Sexual abuse also referred to as molestation is usually undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. Sexual abuse and sexual assault are umbrella terms to refer to multiple crimes and these crimes include -Rape -Child molestation -Incest -Non-consentual sexual contact -Non-contact sexual abuse. What are the symptoms of sexual abuse? In most...
Are you overweight or underweight? Do you know that your body metabolism plays a major role in determining your actual weight? Body metabolism is simply all chemical reactions your body undergoes in order to maintain and sustain life. It is subdivided into two; Catabolism which means how...
A good number of Nigerians live with various types of mental illness and mental health problems, such as social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, drug addiction, and personality disorders. Treatment options include medication and psychotherapy. Mental illnesses are diseases or conditions that affect how a person think,...
Many underestimate the importance of adequate water intake to general health of the body. Actually, your brain is 90% water and your body is about 70% water, the majority of your blood and every cell in your body is composed of water. The skin is an organ, made up of cells....
The Dermamelan is a very powerful chemical peel treatment. Its primary function is to eliminate melanin patches on the face. It is perfect for conditions such as hyperpigmentation, melasma, and chloasma (pigmentation caused by pregnancy). Dermamelan works to reduce pigmentation by blocking the tyrosinase enzyme, which...
Many people desire improvement in the appearance of their unprojected chin and poorly defined jawline as a well projected chin and jaw line are associated with a slimmer, youthful facial appearance. Before now, the only means for attaining a contoured face was by undergoing surgery. However,...
When your body is deprived of sleep, there is increased production of a stress hormone called cortisol. High cortisol levels can lead to increased stress and inflammation in the body, affecting the quality of your skin and making you more prone to break outs. Increased...
Dr Uju was live on Wazobiamax TV discussing the importance of skincare with Ms Emodi Olive. She cut across so many skin concerns, skin types and the importance of sun protection even for skin of color. Watch the full clip below. https://youtu.be/BnK9FvTC37k...
What is Gluthatione? Glutathione is a combination of three simple building blocks of protein − cysteine, glycine, and glutamine. It is produced naturally in the body and is generally referred to the master antioxidant, acting as a detoxifying agent, keeping our bodies healthy and free from free...
What is Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating. The sweating often occurs in areas of a higher concentration of sweat glands, such as the underarm, palms of the hand, soles of the feet, or the whole body, in some cases. Although not life-threatening,...
