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HEALTH BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA

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    Green tea would help brain functions and improve heart health. This is due to the important of its biomedical component. Health benefits of green tea have been proved by medical council. These includes;  Cardiac health:- epigallocatechin (EGCG) compound found in green leaves, which reduces stress and anxiety. Also maintain the lining of the blood vessels. Detoxification of properties; toxins removes throughout the body and improve skin health. Weight loss:- antioxidants in green tea helps to fight against free radical damage and metabolism improvement which lead to the decrease in weight if accompanied with balance diet and exercise. Fluoride:- keeps teeth healthy and add more strength to the bones. Moreover, green tea fight against cancer and stroke. It is not advice to add milk to green tea because the number of fluoride decrease.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON   Lemons are bright yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste. It is rich in citric acid which serves as a health benefits. Lemon is most grows in China, India, Brazil, Mexico and parts of United States of America.  *CONTENTS* High vitamin C Soluble fiber Plant compounds Citric acid Iron  *EFFECTS* 1.Fight against cancer. 2.Improve weight loss. 3.Fight against Anemia. 4.Fight against kidney stone. 5.Reduce heart disease risk factors.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER

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    Ginger root is a flavored flowering plant, one of most healthiest delicious spices in this presence days. It is originated in southeast Asia and belongs to _ziniberaceae_ family often called ginger. Ginger is use as fresh, dried, powdered, ginger oil and juice. The commonly used part of it is the rhizome.  *EFFECTS*   According to some  studies concluded in humans and animals, literature review found that ginger may improve health in various ways. Gingerol is content of ginger which is the most important,has powerful medicinal properties. Also powerful anti inflammatory and antioxidants. All the following effects are supported by scientific research. These are; 1. It aid digestion and stomach emptying. 2. Reduce nausea. 3. Reduce body weight. 4. Fight against flu,common cold and morning sickness. 5. Fight against infection. 6. Powerful anti diabetic. 7. Treat osteoarthritis ( degeneration of joint in the body). 8. Lower the level of cholesterol. 9. Protectio...

PNEUMONIA

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  pneumonia is the inflammation of lung. this may be one or both lungs. it can be virus or bacterial infection. It is causing fever,chills,cough with pus, shortness of breath and chest pain.  *Bacterial infection* bacterial infection is varies with age. Streptococcus pneumonia is often to a male at the age of fifty unlike mycoplasma ,chlamydia and H-influenza may infect the children between the range of three to sic (3-6) years old. While legionella pneumophilia and staphylococcus aureus infect the children two years.  *Viral infection*  These viruses are influenza,para-influenza,measles,corona virus, adeno virus etc.  *Clinical features*  fatigue, headache,chest pain,deep breathing, fever sweating and shaking chills,dyspnea,body aches,nausea,vomiting and confusion.   *MANAGEMENT*   these are; Nsaids Antipyretic Oxygen Fluid for rehydration Cough suppressant Anti emetic.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CLOVES

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   Clove is derived from latin word _clauvus_, meaning nail because it's dried head resembles  nail. Cloves are dried flower buds from a clove tree native to India. People used cloves in food and medicinal purposes for a long time until recently scientist made a research and found that it has abundance health benefits resulting from its contents such as vitamin k, potassium, Beta carotene and eugenol. Cloves are important at any form, dried cloves, clove oil and cloves powder.   *BENEFITS*  Clove oil has effects on plaque, gingivitis and oral bacteria. It helps to maintain oral health. Eugenol found in cloves reduce signs of liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease to improve function of the liver. Cloves reduces ulcer infection by thickening the mucus protecting the stomach lining when taken in large amount. In diabetes, it helps to reduce blood sugar level. The antioxidants in cloves slow the growth of cancer cells. Also it reduces the incidence of obesity. ...

GENOTYPE NEVER CHANGE

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   Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism.It determines the specific characteristic of an individual known as phenotype. In human, DNA is the genetic material that encode genetic information. Therefore, features of any human being is based on his genotype and this will never change. Consider a patient suffering from sickle cell Anemia,his genotype is found to be SS. After undergoes a successful bone marrow transplant, the patient restricted from any symptoms relating to sickle cell disease.The  genotype  test can show AA in replication to the donor's blood. But genotype S can pass onto their offsprings because genotype is DNA that can not be change forever.  It is advice for any person to know his/her own genotype and get appropriate partner in order to deteriorate the distribution of offsprings  with SS genotype. A person with a genotype AS is not allowed to marry any of genotype AS or SS except with genotype AA. Genotype SS is only possible with a ...

HEMOGLOBIN

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  HEMOGLOBIN   Blood is a connective tissue in form of fluid.Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are the non-nucleated formed elements of blood. While hemoglobin is the iron containing protein in blood that is responsible for the transport of respiratory gases. It is a chromoprotein and has a molecular weight of 68000. Hemoglobin increases oxygen solubility in blood by about a  hundredfold.  NORMAL HEMOGLOBIN CONTENT;Average hemoglobin content in blood is 14-16 g/dL.  The value  varies depending  upon  the age and sex.  AGE  At birth : 25 g/dL   After 3rd month : 20 g/dL After 1 year : 17 g/dL From puberty onwards : 14 to 16 g/dL  SEX  In adult males :  15 g/dL In adult females : 14.5g/dL. STRUCTURE AND TYPES OF HEMOGLOBIN Hemoglobin is a conjugated protein.  Its molecule is globular in shape, and is made up of 4 sub units. It consists of a protein combined with an iron containing pigment. The protein part is glo...

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA

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     Moringa oleifera  is a fast growing tree that has resistance to drought, it is  also known as moringa or drumstick tree. It grows in subtropical region India and Africa, widely cultivated  for it's  young seeds and leaves. Moringa  leaves are used as vegetables, herbal medicines and cusmetics.   Scientific research has shown that all part of moringa is a well preventive measure and medication for so many diseases. Moringa can be used in different ways, it can be mixed up with the food we eat or substances we drink i.e moringa tea, moringa powder and dried moringa. People in the olden days are healthier than us living in the modern days especially in African region because we abandoned the use of moringa and other medicinal herbal substances. This maybe one of the reasons why our hospitals are full of patients.  How moringa is beneficial to human health?   As a protein, it contains all nine essential amino acid, these are the es...

SALIVARY GLANDS

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     Any gland in mouth that produces saliva is called salivary gland.There are  three pairs of major (larger) salivary glands   1. Parotid glands.  2. Submaxillary or submandibular glands.  3. Sublingual glands. Minor salivary glands  are; lingual mucus glands, lingual serous glands, Buccal glands or molar glands, Labial glands, Palatal glands.   Parotid glands  are the largest of all salivary glands,  Each gland weighs about 20 to 30 g in adults.Secretions from these glands are emptied into the oral cavity by Stensen duct. This duct is about 35 mm to 40mm long and opens inside the cheek against the upper second molar tooth.   Submaxillary glands or submandibular glands.Each gland weighs about 8 to 10 g.  it  empties into the oral cavity by Wharton duct, is about 40 mm long.The duct opens at the side of frenulum of tongue, by means of a small opening on the summit of papilla called caruncula sublingualis.  ...

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF HIBISCUS

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     Hibiscus is a flowering plant known as hibiscus sabdariffa or Roselle. Hibiscus is a native to India and Malaysia. It also grows in a country like Nigeria,China,Sudan, Thailand and Mexico. The types of hibiscus includes trees,shrubs and herbs while the most common one is shrubs marked by red stems. The parts of hibiscus includes flowers,seeds,leaves and stems are all used for medicinal preparation, culinary and cosmetic. It's believed that hibiscus has no standard dosage and no part of it is poisonous. Hibiscus is a healthy plant that improve human life in various ways as follows; 1. Decrease blood pressure. 2. Promote weight loss. 3. Reduce blood cholesterol/fat which is a risk factor of heart disease. 4. Improve liver healthy and keep it working efficiently. 5. Improve metabolic syndrome. 6. Fight against cancer cells. 7. Packed with antioxidants which prevent damage of cells. 8. Lower neuroinflammation. 9. Decreases bacterial growth. 10. Prevent hair loss. 11. Thi...

OVULATION IS NOT CONFUSION

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                   Ovulation is the discharge of ovum or egg from the ovary of female which occurs for about fifteen (15) days after menstruation. It occurs when the follicle surrounding the ovary breaks up in response to the hormonal signal. The released ovum moves in to the fallopian tube purposely for fertilization. However, when fertilization occur, hormones called progesterone prepares uterus for pregnancy, in the absence of this menstruation take place. Menstruation is the discharge of monthly blood from the uterus.  How does the women experience ovulation period without doubt. Some certain features occurs often but not to all woman. These are;Increase in sexual desire,vaginal discharge becomes sticky,lower abdominal pain,mastalgia(breast pain), perceiving pleasant smell, yearning of sweet and inflammation of stomach. All these features mentioned above experiences during ovulation period. It is advice to the parent to give an ...

EXOCRINE FUNCTION OF PANCREAS

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  Pancreas is a soft glandular organ lies beneath the stomach. It is function on both endocrine and exocrine secretions.Endocrine part containing about 20 percent,islets of langerhans secretes insulin and glucagon. While that of  Exocrine part containing about 80 percent,large compound acinar gland secretes pancreatic juice which is collected by system duct. Pancreatic juice and its composition;Pancreatic juice is alkaline with ph value of 7-8 and the most important digestive juice secreted abundantly in response to the presence of chyme in the upper part of small intestine.These juice are varies with flow rate,mainly Sodium(Na) ion and Chlorine (Cl)ion at low rate.while Sodium(Na)ion and bicarbonate(HCo3)ion at high rate. About 1500ml is secreted daily with high content of bicarbonate.  It is composed of first and second part.First part is an aqueous bicarbonate ion, Na+, K+, Cl- and water secreted by the epithelial cells lining the pancreatic duct.Second part is an enzy...

THE MENSTRUAL WOMAN

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  MENSTRUATION Menstruation is the discharge of periodic blood from the uterus. This occurs each an every month approximately. The period at which menstruation occur is known as menses. Women undergoes a certain changes at this period which affect their normal condition physically and mentally. As a result of this their emotion alter rapidly due to hormonal activities. These features are; low energy, tiredness, crying spells, sadness, sudden unexplained changes in mood, irritability, poor or high sleeping,lack of interest in daily activities and higher trouble concentration.  However, eating food with calcium and vitamin B6 content might help to control the changes. Examples of food that contain calcium and vitamin B6 are; milk, cheese,yoghurt,orange juice,leafy green vegetables,fish, fruit,cereals and chicken.  Moreover, women can experience lower abdominal pain in some days during menstruation cycle,as the uterus contract to expels its unwanted content. This also called...

THE HEART

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  The heart is an enclosed muscular organ with two separate pumps divided by a septum and a well known part of cardiovascular system. Heart is enclosed by a thin fibrous connective tissue called pericardium. This contain a watery fluid that lubricate the heart and enable it to move freely. The wall of the heart is formed of a special muscle fibres called myocardium which is supplies by a branch of aorta known as carotid arteries. Myocardium is lined by a thin layer endothelial cells called endocardium which is also lined with a vascular system. The heart muscle is striated like that of the skeletal muscles and its made up of three types namely; 1. Atrial muscle 2. Ventricular muscle 3. Special excitatory and conductive muscle fiber  Atrial and ventricular muscles contract contract the same as skeletal muscles but differ in duration. While special excitotary and conductive muscle fiber provides an excitotary that controls the rhythmical heart beat as a result of a conductive ac...