UNDERSTANDING MOUTH ODOUR
Mouth odour, also known as halitosis, is a common problem that affects many people. It is often caused by poor oral hygiene, but it can also be a sign of an underlying health condition, see Oral cancer. Having bad breath can be embarrassing and may impact your self-confidence. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent and […]
I Spoke To Kidney – “Drink water, problem no dey finish”
I spoke to Kidney about his job. He told me how he sees his job as babysitting human beings, his relationship with Liver, hatred of salt, and fear of Hypertension. There’s something for people that like mixing creams as well. Hi Kidney, it’s so nice to have you today. Kidney: The pleasure is mine. Sorry, […]
I Spoke To Malaria & Typhoid – “Nigerians, Stop Blaming Us For Your Problems”
We spoke to different important entities in health care, as we try to get to know them better. This week, Docki finally got a few minutes with the deadly duo of Malaria & Typhoid. M & T are famous among those who self-medicate, in many Nigerian chemist shops and even some Hospitals. Thank you for […]
Are You Happy?
4/December/2020 Hi You, December is here. November was a hectic month for me. How was it for you? There’s this fantastic book I read some time ago, ‘The Book Of Joy’. It was written by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. I find myself thinking about the book from time to time, especially when things are tough. […]
Health Stories with Hygeia HMO: Lupus, the Enemy Within
Health Stories with Hygeia HMO explores the health struggles of everyday Nigerians. We’ll share these stories regularly – they will be tragic sometimes but will always be educative. By Okonkwor Oyor C. This edition of Health Stories with Hygeia HMO, we speak with a medical doctor with Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) or Lupus. Lupus is […]
Being Alone Is Not Easy: Health Stories With Hygeia HMO
Health Stories With Hygeia HMO explores the health struggles of everyday Nigerians. We’ll share these stories regularly – they will be tragic sometimes but will always be educative. By Okonkwor Oyor C. This edition of ‘Health Stories’ we had a conversation with a man whose brother committed suicide over a year ago, how life […]
“The Woman With The Issue Of Blood In The Bible Probably Had PCOS”: Health Stories With Hygeia HMO
“The Woman With The Issue Of Blood In The Bible Probably Had PCOS”: Health Stories With Hygeia HMO Health Stories With Hygeia HMO explores the health struggles of everyday Nigerians. We’ll share these stories regularly – they will be tragic sometimes but will always be educative. This edition of ‘Health Stories’ focuses on a young […]
Webinar On Geriatric Medicine: How Can We Best Take Care Of Our Parents & Elders
We had our webinar on caring for the elderly on the 29th of August, 2020. The webinar started at 1 pm, and we had over 100 attendees in attendance. Our speakers, Dr Ajala of JBS Medicare and Dr Ofrey of Gerocare, experts in geriatric care were on hand to give succinct presentations. Dr Ajala gave […]
Health Stories With Hygeia – Beauty Spots
Health Stories With Hygeia HMO explores the health struggles of everyday Nigerians. We’ll share these stories regularly – they will be tragic sometimes but will always be educative. By Dr. Okonkwor Oyor C. This edition of “Health Stories with Hygeia HMO” was done to mark World Vitiligo Day, so, we had a chat with […]
Health Stories With Hygeia – Baby’s First Meals
Health Stories With Hygeia HMO explores the health struggles of everyday Nigerians. We’ll share these stories regularly – they will be tragic sometimes but will always be educative. By Dr. Okonkwor Oyor C. Health Stories With Hygeia – Baby’s First Meals Exclusive breastfeeding is feeding your baby only breastmilk for the first 6 months of […]