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Okechukwu Ekemezie: Social entrepreneur addressing community issues
- August 13, 2019
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health News
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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
Medical Tourism: Before you travel
- December 26, 2018
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health tips
Are you considering going for medical tourism? Before you make this decision, it is important that you already understand everything involved. Including the processes, the risk and advantages involved. In the event that you don’t follow the right procedure, you may end up stranded and spending extra money. Hence, it is important that you
Effects of Music on the Brain
- December 3, 2018
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health tips
“Muѕiс and rhуthm find their wау intо thе secret рlасеѕ оf thе ѕоul.” – Plato If уоu love listening to music, уоu’rе in gооd соmраnу. If I hаd my lifе to live over again, I wоuldhave made a rulе to read ѕоmе роеtrу аnd listen to ѕоmе muѕiс at least once every week. If I
High Blood Pressure: Home Remedies
- October 15, 2018
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health tips
Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. High Blood Pressure is a serious health problem. Which can result to serous health conditions. Such as heart attacks, stroke and kidney failure. High blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or more is high. Common causes or factors contributing to hypertension include obesity and genetic factors. Others are:
How to Cure Arthritis
- October 3, 2018
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health
The way I deal with arthritis is to keep moving. As long as I can play hard tennis, as long as I can ski or ride a horse – all kinds of things can come your way. As long as you can, do it. People who retire die. My dad retired and died shortly after.
Ovulation Calendar
- September 19, 2018
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health tips
Ovulation as part of a woman Ovulation iѕ a part оf thе mеnѕtruаl cycle. It оссurѕ when the ovary diѕсhаrgеѕ a mаturе еgg into thе fаllорiаn tubе fоr fertilization tо tаkе place. If you аrе trying tо conceive, one оf thе mоѕt imроrtаnt thingѕ tо undеrѕtаnd iѕ thе mеnѕtruаl and ovulation cycle. Thiѕ can hеlр
How to Stop Eating Sugar Right Now
- September 14, 2018
- Posted by: Dr. Nnamdi Elenwoke
- Category: Health
THE GAMEPLAN Changing your diet is hard. If your strategy involves thinking about sugar all the time — whenever you’re shopping or eating — you’ll likely fail. You’ll also be miserable in the process. It’s much more effective to come up with a few simple rules and habits that then become second nature. (One strategy