THE NATION TTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
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NATURAL HEALTH
Practitioners urged to unite T
RADITIONAL medicine practitioners have been urged to work together for the advancement of natural medicine. The Chairman, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, gave the advice during the African Traditional Medicine Day, organised by his board. It is the Second Decade of African Traditional Medicine (2011 to 2020). It was themed Decade of African Medicine, what impact? In 2000, the African Union declared 2001 to 2010 as decade for the development of traditional medicine. According to Omoseyindemi, traditional medicine is still experiencing teething problems because there are various dichotomies among practitioners, yet the reality is that prac-
By Oyeyemi Gbenga-Mustapha
titioners cannot be relegated to the background anymore, “For there is a growing evidence of the effectiveness of traditional remedies for the treatment of common ailments, including some priority diseases. Traditional health practitioners (THPs) enjoy considerable social status within their local communities and can play an important role in curative, preventive and rehabilitative measures of many diseases, as well as in health education and promotion. “It is high time practitioners and all stakeholders critically examine the issue of traditional medicine intellectually and make informed decisions on the way forward towards the development of the healthcare system that has
Cocoa can cure high blood pressure, diabetes, others
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OCOA has been touted as a natural remedy for the treatment of high blood pressure (HBP), diabetes and malaria. It is cheap and readily available throughout the country. In addition, it contains natural anti-depressants. According to the chairman, Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc, Mr Bayo Akinola, and Managing Director, Mr Dimeji Owofemi, whose company is into the packaging of cocoa into sachets for easy accessibility, said it is also an anti-oxidant. Owofemi said the regular consumption of his product, Frangada,
By Wale Adepoju
a cocoa powder, already listed by NAFDAC as No. B1-5908, and its quality certified by Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), can also fight bouts of malaria attacks. “The product has no additives; it is more than a beverage drink because of the enormous health benefits that it possessed. Cocoa enhances brain power. People are able to recall things easily. It helps people to relax and sleep well. “It is able to fight diseases by mopping up all free radicals. The product helps to increase insulin
•Dr Adeshina
been relegated to the background, despite various resolutions and advice given to all members nations of World Health organisation (WHO), since 1976. And can only be done in unity of purpose. The
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production, thereby reducing diabetes. It also helps to improve sex life of people,” he added.
•Dr Omoseyindemi
work is uphill but it could appear that the challenge is now more than half won.” Dr Omoseyindemi said: “The four new elements of focus in the Point of Action (PoA) are Integration of Traditional Medicine into Public Health system; Community mobilisation (previously Sensitisation and popularisation of Tradi-
tional Medicine); Research and Development and Capacity Strengthening (previously Research and Training).” To ensure there is more capacity for practitioners in the state, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina, said the state is committed to development of a botanical garden for medicinal plants cultivation with quality control laboratory in our universities to facilitate scientific investigations of herbal medicine and validate the use for herbal medicine. She challenged the practitioners that for their practice to gain an esteemed place in contemporary healthcare world, and towards integration of traditional medicine into the health systems, particularly the public Health System, the quality of scientific data and the quality of the herbal preparation must improve. Present at the event are, Chairman, House Committee on Health, House of Assembly, Suru Avoseh; Head of Department (HOD), Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Lagos; Registrar, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, Dr Bodunrin Oluwa among other dignitaries.
2,000 get wellness tips, others
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O fewer than 2,000 will get wellness tips and free screening, among others, at a programme tagged Feel good festival. The event; will hold on October 20 at Jhalobia Gardens, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos. It is organised by an advocacy company, Indulge Nigeria. It is supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Health among other partners, to promote holistic health among people. Managing Director, Indulge Nigeria, Dr Bisi Abiola said
By Wale Adepoju
participants will be sensitised on skin and hair treatment. As many that have stiff neck or pains in the shoulders will also be relieved by massage therapy. Tips will be offered on exercise and injury prevention. "Also, information will be disseminated on healthy eating and weight loss, stress management techniques. There will be free cooking demonstration and sale of healthy foods. Free medical screening would be conducted on eyes, teeth and blood among others by the experts."
Your Sexual Health & You: Novelty Tips, Questions & Answers
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ood day sir. Please is it advisable for one to have sex during her menstruation period? Also, what types of solutions are available for dealing with menstrual pain? Thank you – Amanda Dear Amanda, the medical opinion of doctors is that a couple can have sex during their period if they are comfortable with the idea. Doctors also site that sex during menstruation may help provide pain relief for menstrual cramps and also help shorten a woman’s period. Now that is the medical opinion of doctors. My personal opinion is that a woman’s period is that time of the month where she should get some rest and be taken care of by her partner. Women should not be pressured into having sex at such times. A woman’s body should be respected during this period by her man through patience, understanding and assistance. A lot of women experience pain during their periods and their partners can help them by giving them massages especially on the lower back. Yes I know that men can be under pressure sometimes but they can and should be patient. It is just for a few days. Towards the ending of the period, women can give their men oral sex or a hand job if they want to. Otherwise, the men should remain patient. As for dealing with menstrual pain, doctors recommend lots of sleep, eating foods that are low in fat and high in fibre and also taking the drug Ibuprofen. You can get that in pharmacy stores everywhere – Uche Dear sir, I notice a lot of men listen to your advice. Can you please tell them that women really like oral sex? A lot of men that I know are terrible in bed and just keep doing all the wrong things – Ije Dear Ije, like I have said in the past, a lot of men like the idea of oral sex too but are unable to give it due to vaginal odour. No matter how beautiful a woman is, she can never expect to get oral sex without having a bath. In addition, she must use the Anal Duche regularly to clean both the vaginal and anal passages. The proximity between the
vaginal and anal cervices can be logistically problematic for men. So it is all about hygiene - Uche Hello. I am Mustapha. I am married with two kids and was opportune to read your column. Please I am suffering from weak erection and low sperm count. I cannot last more than one round and I have premature ejaculation too. I am also a bit hypertensive. Thank you – Mustapha Dear Mustapha, the supplement that will be best for your weak erection, considering that you are hypertensive, is Sex Volts. Sex Volts will also help you have intercourse for several rounds. To help with your low sperm count, you need another supplement called Repro Aid. It does wonders for fertility. Finally, to stop your premature ejaculation, apply Rock hard Delay Cream minutes before intercourse. It will delay your ejaculation and enable you last longer – Uche My wife and I are trying to spice up our relationship but we don’t know what to do. Sometimes we are in bed just looking at each other and all I can think of is jumping right into sex– Clement Dear Clement, you can play games together. Romantic adult games like Love Rewards Game or Afternoon Delight Game can give you lots of ideas on what to do – Uche How can a woman who has had children be tighter down there? Grace Dear Grace, a combination of a vagina tightening cream and orgasm balls will help tighten and rejuvenate the pelvic muscles. Use Tight Stuff Oriental Oil and Nen Wa Balls for this – Uche That’s it for today. The names of the people featured here have been changed for their privacy. Adults in need of these treatments/novelties can call 08027901621 or 08051924159 or any other number here to order or they can order online at www.zeevirtualmedia.com. Zee Virtual Media delivers to you wherever you are in Nigeria. For enquiries, send your emails to custserv@zeevirtualmedia.com - Uche Edochie, MD, Zee Virtual Media.