Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie Last week, we saw how stroke develops and what kind of devastation it can bring to a person. Throughout the ages, we have seen the emphasis laid on the prevention of diseases rather than their cure. On this page we have done our bit to promote that orientation. Most diseases are preventable […] …
Sunday Doctor
What do you know about stroke?
Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie Many people are today living with the effects of this phenomenon around the world. It is a sudden illness that strikes without any prior warning. It has nothing to do with the strokes associated with swimming or with tennis; it is a genuine health emergency with very profound effects. Around the world […] …
Health benefits of vegetables
Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie People have known in much of their lifetimes that it is beneficial to take vegetables in our food. For some, it serves as a mere condiment used to garnish the food and make it look more appealing. Others have often used it to improve the taste of their food. Some others use […] …
Telecommunication masts and human health
Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie Many people have been debating the potential harm that a cell phone can cause an individual for more than two decades. Of particular concern has been the potential that these items of modern life have for causing various types of cancers especially in the head and neck region. Till date, no convincing […] …
The penis can also smell
Sylvester Ikhisemojie It is usually the case that whenever we speak about the genitals and talk about those that have a disagreeable odour, we are referring to the female organ—the vagina. It is important to know that the male organ, the penis can also develop a smell resulting from a variety of conditions. Some of […] …
Not every illness can be treated
It is often a source of great anxiety to lots of people when they have ailments that bother them. Many great illnesses have been extensively studied and various modalities have been used in treating such problems. Sometimes, they get better and eventually heal at the hands of a physician. At other times, they heal at […] …
Vaginal infections in pregnancy
Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie The pregnant state is one in which the changes in hormones and their relationship to the individual are so drastic that some researchers have even termed that condition as, effectively, a third sex; a gender that is neither male nor female but one that has yet to be named. That status confers […] …
Why your stomach will get big
It seems the article on having a big abdomen and a large waist has suddenly made plenty of people aware of the feature on their bodies. Further than that, many are very concerned that there are health implications of having it. We have been inundated with questions upon queries about how to reduce the size […] …
A big stomach is bad for your health
When we were growing up, it was fashionable to hear our parents refer to some of their friends and colleagues as people who exuded comfort and good health by putting on some weight. In fact, those who failed to gain weight as expected were derided as not having arrived. Among the people of Cross River, […] …
Side effects of an orgasm
Sylvester Ikhisemojie In several essays in the past, both on this page and by other writers, the unique nature of sexual release has been studied greatly and explained more. The conclusion has been that sex, particularly when it is satisfactory, is said to do many positive things in the body. Importantly, it is said to […] …