Category: Health

4 Health Signs You Must Never Ignore

Damilola Ojo
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Our health is something we must take utmost care of, unfortunately, many times this isn’t always the case. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 health signs from your body that you must never ignore. Pain After Exercise If you are someone who exercises (everyone should exercise by the way) and you realize that you feel significant pain after exercising, not just muscle soreness but long-term pain and swelling, you should never ignore this. This pain might indicate temporary muscle or bone damage that can become permanent. If you have…

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6 Things You Should Know About Your Cholesterol Level

Damilola Ojo
Cholesterol level

You’ll be surprised how little people know about something as important as their cholesterol level. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 6 things you should know about your cholesterol level. Your Body Actually Needs Cholesterol Cholesterol actually has health benefits which your body needs. Cholesterol helps to make key hormones, synthesizes vitamin D, is an essential component of cell membranes and is needed for brain and nerve function. The problem, however, is when the level of cholesterol in the body is excessively high. There’s Bad Cholesterol and Good Cholesterol…

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5  Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Adeniyi Ogunfowoke
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Sugar is a chemical substance that our body requires for proper function. However, you are at risk if the sugar content in your body is too high or too low. Hence, it has to be balanced. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can cause both short and long-term complications. In line with this, Jumia Travel discusses the warning signs of low blood sugar. Serious hunger If you’ve already eaten but still not satisfied, or if you suddenly, feel as if you’re starving, your body is telling you that it needs more sugar. Restless nights…

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6 Health Benefits Of Coconut Water

Damilola Ojo

It’s delicious, refreshing, contains many nutrients and has amazing health benefits. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 6 health benefits of coconut water. Rehydrates the Body Coconut water is a great thirst quencher and because of its electrolyte composition, it helps to rehydrate the body in the event of dehydration and fluid loss through diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. It’s also a great source carbohydrate, helps lift energy levels and helps soothe tummy troubles like indigestion, acid reflux and gastroenteritis. Helps to Control Blood Pressure Coconut water is great…

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6 Simple Practices To Protect Yourself from Meningitis

Adeniyi Ogunfowoke

Meningitis has affected 16 states in Nigeria and over 300 people have lost their lives to this outbreak which started in Zamfara, Northern Nigeria. It is, therefore, paramount for you to protect yourself and your family from this outbreak. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of these practices. Wash your hands This is the ultimate way you can protect yourself from any diseases including meningitis. After we tackled Ebola, some Nigerians have abandoned washing their hands and the use sanitizers. So, whenever you go…

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6 Everyday Habits That Are Risky To Your Health

Adeniyi Ogunfowoke

Habits are like glue. When it gets stuck, it either becomes indelible or takes forever to remove. This is why it’s not advisable to allow a habit overwhelm you because it requires painstaking efforts to abandon. If you, however, continue with these habits, it will affect your health and general well-being over time. Thus, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency identifies habits that are putting your health at risk. Sitting all day Since jobs are now performed mostly with computers in the 21st century, it is very possible that you will…

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6 Reasons You Should Replace Sugar With Honey

Adeniyi Ogunfowoke

Sugar came in the middle of the night, chased away honey and became king in the morning. A classic case of usurpation. Today, so many people can’t do without sugar. In their morning tea, they must add several cubes of sugar. Regardless, no matter how widely spread the use of sugar, the fact remains that it is a sweetener that cannot be compared to any other. Hence, the recommendation that you should always take sugar rather than honey. Honey features sugar, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acid. If you have…

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5 Things That Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Tongue Daily

Adeniyi Ogunfowoke
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You brush your teeth daily. It is as white as snow. However, you don’t clean your tongue because you always forget. This is not good as you may be at risk of some mouth diseases. Brushing your teeth is therefore as important as flossing your tongue. This is because bacteria are oftentimes lurking around the tongue and the only way you can get rid of them is to brush. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 5 things that usually happens if you don’t clean your tongue. Halitosis Halitosis is…

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8 Common Habits That Damage Your Eyesight

Damilola Ojo

There are a number of habits that pose a threat to a healthy vision. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 8 of the most common habits that damage eyesight. Rubbing Your Eyes This, especially when done forcefully or vigorously, can break the tiny blood vessels under the skin’s surface causing dark circles, puffy eyes or drooping eyelids. Using your hand to rub your eyes when you feel something in your eye can also scratch and permanently damage the cornea. In addition, if your eyes are itchy rubbing them tends…

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5 Ways To Ease A Toothache

Adeniyi Ogunfowoke

Typically, toothaches have two main causes: when cavity damages the inside of the tooth and exposes a nerve ending before it is dead, and when fibers holding down your tooth at the socket become infected. Other causes of toothaches are the growth of a wisdom tooth or decay or gum recession. It’s safe to say a toothache is one of the most uncomfortable and sometimes, one of the most painful feelings you will ever experience.  Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 ways to help you ease a…

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