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 Weeks back, I wrote an article on Diabetes, I still want to share it with you, it’s certainly worth reading, you can as well share with others so we can conquer diabetes in its entirety. Conquering Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide to Taking Control of Your Health Diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar, has become increasingly prevalent in our society. Research conducted by the Diabetes Association of Nigeria reveals an alarming estimate of 3,623,500 cases of diabetes among adults in Nigeria.  It is crucial to understand that diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body's ability to convert food into energy. Insulin, a hormone naturally produced by the body, plays a vital role in this process by converting sugars from our diet into u sable energy or storing it for later. However, individuals with diabetes either lack sufficient insulin production or have difficulty using it effectively, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and potential health...

Amazing Health Benefits of Scent Leaves

Most people are not aware of the immense benefits of Ocimum gratissimum popularly known as scent leaf, efirin (Yoruba), nchanwu leaf (Igbo) and daidoya (Hausa). Efirin, daidoya, nchanwu or scent leaf, whose botanical name is Ocimum gratissimum , is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family of Labiatae. It is usually a homegrown shrub used mainly as spices for cooking delicacies due to its unique aromatic taste. Scent leaves are high in calcium,phophurus, iron, potassium, carbon and vitamin A . The scent leave has been reported to be rich in plants chemicals. Oil from the leaves has been shown to posses antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. 1. Scent leave aids digestion. If you are the type of person that eats late at night, it is likely you will experience indigestion and bloating. Scent leave has immense health beneļ¬ts such as easy bowel evacuation and weight management.   2. Scent leave can be used to treat stomach ache, diarrhoea, chronic dysentry and v...