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valerian
Herbs
November 11, 2022

Valerian Root and Your Health

Valerian root has so many great health benefits. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), is a perennial, flowering plant native to Europe, America and parts of Asia. The plant is also known as an all-heal or garden heliotrope. There are over 250 species of valerian, but the Valeriana officinalis is the specie most used…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
herpes simplex virus
Illnesses
November 11, 2022

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection

Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) infections are part of the 8 herpes viral infection family that affects humans Viz: S/N HERPES TYPE  COMMON NAME INFECTION CAUSED 1 Human Herpes 1 Herpes simplex virus type 1 Herpes labialis Genital Herpes 2 Human Herpes 2 Herpes simplex virus type 2 Genital Herpes 3…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
ingrown toenail
Illnesses
November 10, 2022

Ingrown toenail – Causes and Treatment

Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis (Hidden nail) or unguis incarnates is a common nail disease. It is a very painful condition that results when either the nail grows in such a way that the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh or the toe skin…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
Febrile Seizures
Illnesses
November 2, 2022

Febrile Seizures – Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Febrile seizures, also called febrile convulsions, are the most common childhood seizure disorder associated with an elevated temperature. The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with “convulsion."  The exact pathophysiology of febrile seizures is not clearly understood but it is believed to be due to an abnormal electrical discharge that occurs…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
cataracts
Illnesses
November 2, 2022

Cataracts – Causes, Symptoms and Management

Cataracts is a condition whereby the eye lens becomes cloudy. What’s the importance of the lens? The lens of the eye is a double convex, relatively acellular (not made up of cells or divided into cells), optically transparent intraocular structure that with the cornea serves to transmit light to the retina with minimal light…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
red clover
Herbs
November 2, 2022

Red Clover – Uses and Health Benefits

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a wild, perennial, flowering plant belonging to the legume family just like peas and beans. It can grow up to 15-40cm high. Red clover is a dark-pink herbaceous plant originating from Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is now popularly used in South America as…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
almond nuts
Superfoods
October 26, 2022

Almonds – A Healthy Food Choice

Almonds are the edible seeds of Prunus dulcis, more commonly called the almond tree. It is native to the Middle East and other countries like Spain, Morocco, Greece, and Israel but the US is now the world’s largest producer of almonds. They have a hard, green shell, which cracks open…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle