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Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
How to stop any habit (3 Steps)
- September 26, 2020
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health
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A habit (or wont as a humorous and formal term) is a routine of behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. Wikipedia From Aristotle to Noam Chomsky, there is a big list of authors that have contributed to the study of Habit. Special thanks to their significant contributions we have a better understanding
A pandemic and the future by Ekene Okwechime
- May 18, 2020
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Diseases and Conditions
The world is ill-prepared to respond to a severe influenza pandemic or to any similarly global, sustained and threatening public-health emergency. International Health Regulations Review Committee (2011) Freedoms are fragile. The coronavirus pandemic shows how fragile our individual freedoms are — and even overrated. The basic perception is that we have to do something
Coronavirus Disease – Busting the Myths
- April 14, 2020
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health
In my opinion, the rationale behind these misinformation and fake news is called INFODEMIC. So, it’s very critical to be fighting a pandemic as well as an infodemic. Infodemic is more dangerous than the virus because it spreads faster and even kills. Dr. L. Kaumi. Everyone is at risk. This is true. SARS-CoV-2, like other
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH
- February 4, 2020
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health tips
Last week Saturday my phone rang in the morning. Usually I receive calls from Nigeria on this day at this time. This call however was different. It was my long-time friend. He told me that his uncle of 60 years just had his left body paralyzed. They were in the hospital. “The doctor said he
8 NATURAL WAYS TO LOSE BELLY FAT
- January 13, 2020
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health tips
Getting rid of your belly fat or bulge is important for more than just vanity’s sake. Excess abdominal fat-particularly visceral fat, the kind that surrounds your organs and puffs your stomach into a “beer gut”-is a predictor of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and some cancers. Read on for 8 sure ways you
5 ways to make the health system of a society better
- September 20, 2019
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health
The presence of a healthcare system for each country is not sufficient to reassure the health of the population. That is why we still find high morbidity and mortality rates in certain countries (especially in developing countries) even in the presence of a national health system. There are many ways to improve a health system
Okechukwu Ekemezie: Social entrepreneur addressing community issues
- August 13, 2019
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health News
Many entrepreneurs are driven by a passion to solve societal problems. For Okechukwu Ekemezie, co-founder, Docotal Health Foundation, his driving force is to address rural poverty by providing free medical care to low-income earners in rural communities. Through Docotal Health Foundation, Okechukwu established a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for rural communities by undertaking humanitarian work regarding…
Should Marijuana Be Legalized? Pros and Cons
- March 9, 2019
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Diseases and Conditions
“Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.” ― Bob Marley There is this popular saying “there is always a good and bad side to everything”. No matter how you or any other person looks at it; marijuana has its good and bad side. In the world of science, there is this debate that
FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INFLUENZA AND VACCINATION
- January 14, 2019
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health
Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by influential virus that can determine from less to very serious illnesses that could lead to death. Influenza is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in communities and worldwide. According to World Health Organization, Influenza has been a significant public health problem worldwide with three
Counting costs: 10 Top destinations for Medical Tourism in the World
- January 9, 2019
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health News
When we are talking about the phrase “Medical tourism”, we mean seeking medical care in another country. Millions of people travel overseas for treatment every year. There are so many factors which trigger the decision to seek medical help abroad. A lot of individuals worldwide travel for treatment. Sometimes because of the affordable cost of