What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it is found early through a Pap test.

Causes of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer is mostly caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV), which can be gotten by having sexual contact with someone who has it. Although, it is not all types of HPV causes cervical cancer. Some of them cause genital warts, but other types may not cause any symptoms.

Many adults have been infected with HPV at one time or the other, but the infection usually goes away on its own. Sometimes it can cause genital warts or lead to cervical cancer. This why it's important for women to have regular Pap tests. A Pap test can find changes in cervical cells before they turn into cancer. If you treat these cell changes, you may prevent cervical cancer.

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding such as bleeding between menstrual periods, after sex, or after menopause.

2. Pain in the lower belly or pelvis.

3. Pain during sexual intercourse.

4. Abnormal vaginal discharge

5. Bleeding after going through menopause

6. Longer or heavier menstrual periods than usual

Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer

1. Cervical cancer can be diagnosed using a Pap smear or other procedures that sample the cervix tissue.

2. Chest X-rays, CT scan, MRI, and a PET scan is usually used to determine the stage of cervical cancer.

All these tests could be done at any of our diagnostics centres

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Can cervical cancer be prevented?

1. The Pap test is the best way to find cervical cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer. Regular Pap tests almost always show these cell changes before they turn into cancer. This may help prevent cervical cancer.

2. The virus that causes cervical cancer is spread through sexual contact. The best way to avoid getting a sexually transmitted infection is to not have sex. If you do have sex, practice safer sex, such as using condoms and limiting the number of sex partners you have.

3. If you are age 26 or younger, you can get the HPV vaccine, which protects against types of HPV that cause most cases of cervical cancer.

Take advantage of our 25% (not decided) discount for all cancer test throughout the month of February.

For more information on how you can diagnose cervical cancer, call us on 016291000

Visit www.afriglobalmedicare.com to book a test today

Getting it down with carrot juice this week.

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber. But you don’t have to eat carrots to receive these nutritional benefits. Drinking carrot juice is an easy way to add carrots to your diet. Here are Five reasons why you should add carrot juice to your diet.

1. Increased metabolism
Since carrot juice is filling and low in calories, substituting this juice and ditching sodas and other sugary beverages can help you drop pounds faster.

Carrot juice also increases bile secretion, which can increase metabolism — the rate at which your body converts energy into food.

2. Stronger vision
It’s often said that eating carrots is good for your eyes. It turns out there’s the truth behind this claim. Carrot juice is a good source of beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A, which is one of the most powerful antioxidants.

3. Improved skin disorders.
If you have a history of skin problems, such as rashes or psoriasis, adding carrot juice to your diet may improve the appearance of your skin. Carrots contain vitamin C, which has healing properties. It helps skin recover faster from external wounds and trauma.

4. Boosted immune system
A cold or the flu can stick around for one or two weeks, making it difficult (or impossible) to go to work or school. To strengthen your immune system and help your body fight off infections, add carrot juice to your daily diet and maintain your physical health.

5. Reduced cancer risk
Cancer develops when abnormal cells form and multiply uncontrollably. Since antioxidants help stop cell damage, carrot juice may offer protection against various types of cancers.

4 reasons why you should chew your food properly before you swallow.

Healthy digestion and nutrient absorption begin with the simple act of chewing your food. When you chew your food properly, your body releases digestive enzymes in the stomach that helps to break down food so that your body can convert it into energy.
Here are the reasons why you should chew your food properly before you swallow

1. Activates digestion process
Digestion process begins with chewing: chewing your food many times, breaks the food into tiny particles and secrete saliva that further helps in breaking down the food. Saliva has enzymes that help digest starch and fats in your mouth.

2. Helps absorb more nutrients
When you chew your food multiple times, it becomes easier for your intestines to absorb nutrients from the food

3. Exercises your teeth
Chewing food thoroughly is a wonderful exercise for your teeth. The saliva secreted while chewing food cleans up bacteria from your teeth and prevents tooth decay.

4. Benefits your intestine
When you eat in a hurry, there are chances that large food particles remain undigested in your intestine, leading to health problems such as constipation, gas, and diarrhea.

Glaucoma is an eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristics optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to the damage of optic disc of the eye.

The resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

In most cases, glaucoma is associated with higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye which If untreated or uncontrolled, it can cause peripheral vision loss and can then lead to blindness.

The most common type of glaucoma is known as “primary open-angle glaucoma”. This type of glaucoma gradually reduces your peripheral vision without other symptoms which by the time you notice it, the permanent damage already has occurred. It affects millions of Nigerians today without individuals knowing of its existence in their eyes and it is also the second leading cause of blindness in Africa.



How will I know I have Glaucoma?

Glaucoma, called the "silent thief of sight," because most types typically cause no pain and produce no symptoms until noticeable vision loss occurs, However, glaucoma often progresses undetected until the optic nerve already has been irreversibly damaged, with varying degrees of impaired or permanent vision loss.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma, symptoms that occur suddenly can include blurry vision, halos around lights, eye pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you have these symptoms, make sure you see an eye care practitioner or visit Afriglobal Medicare eye clinic so that measures can be taken to prevent permanent vision loss.

For prescription and diagnosis, call Afriglobal Medicare on 01-6291000/ 01-6290998 so that we can diagnose glaucoma before a long-term visual loss happens.

7 Medical test every woman should have

1. Bone-Mineral Density Test
Why you need it: To find out whether you're at risk for osteoporosis.

2. Clinical Breast Exam and Mammogram"
Why you need it: Both types of screening can detect breast cancer when it is confined to the breast.

3. Colonoscopy:
Why you need it: To detect colorectal cancer before symptoms occur. In Its early stage, this disease is more than 90 percent curable

4. Comprehensive Eye Exam:
Why you need it: To catch any eye health problems, from vision changes and sties to cataracts and glaucoma.

5. Heart-Health Test:
Why you need it: To ensure that you're not at risk for heart disease, the number one killer of women. Sixty-four percent of women who die from sudden cardiac death have no previous symptoms of this disease.

6. Lipid Profile:
Why you need it: One of the most effective ways to track your heart-disease risk is to check your cholesterol levels.

7. Pap Smear:
Why you need it: It's the tried-and-true way to detect cervical cancer in time to treat it effectively.

Visit us at Afriglobal Medicare Limited
Address: 8 Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way, Ikeja
Call: 016291000

Quit Smoking. Lung cancer is deadly.
Lung cancer is a malignant lung disease primarily caused by cigarette smoking. It often has no obvious symptoms until the disease is quite advanced, and has a low rate of survival.

Treatment for lung cancer mainly involves surgery and chemotherapy, while radiation therapy and targeted drug therapies may also be used.

Causes of lung cancer:

The development of lung cancer is strongly associated with cigarette smoking, about 90% of lung cancers are attributable to tobacco use. Tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, many of which are cancer-causing (carcinogens). Passive smoking, i.e. the inhalation of tobacco smoke by non-smokers who live or work with smokers, is also an established risk factor for the development of lung cancer.

Signs, symptoms, and diagnosis

Symptoms of lung cancer are varied and warning signs are not always obvious. Up to 25% of people who get lung cancer display no symptoms. In people who do display symptoms, they include the following:

A persistent cough and hoarseness

Shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest pain

Blood-streaked sputum

Chest pain

Frequent episodes of bronchitis or pneumonia

Weight loss, weakness, and fatigue.


Diagnostic Testing:

Most patients with lung cancer develop symptoms late in the course of the disease. When symptoms arise, several tests are performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Chest X-ray provides a basic image of the lungs.

Computed tomography (CT) of chest provides more detailed images than a chest X-ray.

Sputum cytology is a test that detects cancer cells in secretions from the respiratory tract.

Biopsies are usually obtained during a bronchoscopy, a procedure in which a flexible instrument with a camera is passed through the mouth and trachea into the lungs, and samples of lung tissue are removed for examination under a microscope.

When enlarged lymph nodes are present, a lymph node biopsy is performed to check for cancer.

Prevention of Lung Cancer:

The most effective measure that can be taken to prevent the development of lung cancer is to stop smoking. Reducing exposure to passive smoking is also an effective method of prevention.

Quit Smoking. Lung cancer is deadly.
Lung cancer is a malignant lung disease primarily caused by cigarette smoking. It often has no obvious symptoms until the disease is quite advanced, and has a low rate of survival.

Treatment for lung cancer mainly involves surgery and chemotherapy, while radiation therapy and targeted drug therapies may also be used.

Causes of lung cancer:

The development of lung cancer is strongly associated with cigarette smoking, about 90% of lung cancers are attributable to tobacco use. Tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical compounds, many of which are cancer-causing (carcinogens). Passive smoking, i.e. the inhalation of tobacco smoke by non-smokers who live or work with smokers, is also an established risk factor for the development of lung cancer.

Signs, symptoms, and diagnosis

Symptoms of lung cancer are varied and warning signs are not always obvious. Up to 25% of people who get lung cancer display no symptoms. In people who do display symptoms, they include the following:

A persistent cough and hoarseness

Shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest pain

Blood-streaked sputum

Chest pain

Frequent episodes of bronchitis or pneumonia

Weight loss, weakness, and fatigue.


Diagnostic Testing:

Most patients with lung cancer develop symptoms late in the course of the disease. When symptoms arise, several tests are performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Chest X-ray provides a basic image of the lungs.

Computed tomography (CT) of chest provides more detailed images than a chest X-ray.

Sputum cytology is a test that detects cancer cells in secretions from the respiratory tract.

Biopsies are usually obtained during a bronchoscopy, a procedure in which a flexible instrument with a camera is passed through the mouth and trachea into the lungs, and samples of lung tissue are removed for examination under a microscope.

When enlarged lymph nodes are present, a lymph node biopsy is performed to check for cancer.

Prevention of Lung Cancer:

The most effective measure that can be taken to prevent the development of lung cancer is to stop smoking. Reducing exposure to passive smoking is also an effective method of prevention.

In adults, loneliness is a major precipitant of depression and alcoholism. And it increasingly appears to be the cause of a range of medical problems, some of which take decades to show up.

Here are five major ways loneliness can affect your health

1. Heart Disease: Middle-aged adults who live alone have a 24% increased risk of dying of heart disease, according to a 2012 Harvard study. “Research has consistently shown lonely people have a higher risk of heart disease.

2. Depression: When you are lonely, your brain hormones associated with stress such as cortisol become active, which can cause depression

3. Physical and mental problems: People who are lonely have more physical and mental health problems than those who feel connected to others

4. Less sleep: Lonely people are light sleepers, tend to toss and turn more, and feel more tired in the mornings — which of course, can be hazardous to psychological and physical wellbeing.

5. Blood pressure: Loneliness raises levels of circulating stress hormones and levels of blood pressure. It undermines regulation of the circulatory system so that the heart muscle works harder and the blood vessels are subject to damage by blood flow turbulence.

The urinary tract is comprised of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary system. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract.

Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and starts multiplying in the bladder. However, the urinary system is designed to keep out such microscopic invaders, but sometimes, these defenses fail, and when that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract.

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection

How do you know if you have a urinary tract infection?

To identify a UTI, keep an eye out for the following symptoms:

1. A burning feeling when you urinate.

2. A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do.

3. Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen.

4. Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine.

5. Feeling tired or shaky

6. Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone

If urinary tract infection remains untreated

If urinary tract infection remains untreated its complications may include

1. Permanent kidney damage from chronic kidney infection due to an untreated UTI.

2. Risk in pregnant women delivering low birth weight or premature infants.

3. Urethral narrowing in men from recurrent urethritis

4. Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection, especially if the infection works its way up your urinary tract to your kidneys.

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If a person has recurrent UTIs, a doctor may request further diagnostic testing to determine if anatomical issues or functional issues are to blame. Such tests may include:

Urinalysis and Urine MCS

Diagnostic imaging - assessing the urinary tract using ultrasound

CT and MRI scanning

Radiation tracking, or X-rays

At Afriglobal Medicare, we advise patients with the above-mentioned symptoms to have a urinalysis, and Urine MCS test with us, this will help you know exactly what you are treating

Visit us today at our diagnostic center or book for an appointment via our social media to get a 10% price discount for diagnosis

Traditional X-ray methods broke the ground and have been used in medical diagnosis for over 120 years. However, technology has come a long way and its only natural things change in the field of medical diagnosis too.

Digital radiography provides so many advantages over the conventional film that it’s easy to see why practices are making the transition to digital dental X-ray systems in waves. X-rays tend to get a bad rap for radiation and health concerns – but when done digitally, there are many benefits;

1. Less Exposure to radiation:

Digital x-rays use no less than 70% radiation than traditional film x-rays. Digital image receptors are much more sensitive to low levels of radiation compared to film/screen, therefore require less quantity to produce a diagnostic radiographic image.



2. No chemical developers: Nobody likes dealing with harmful developing chemicals and fixing solutions. Digital radiography eliminates the need for automatic film processors, taking with it the odor, wait times and space they require.

3. Time and productivity savings: Beyond the convenience and patient comfort perks, digital x-ray technology displays viewable images in as little as three seconds, saving time for both the patients and technicians.

4. Achievability: Storage of images occurs on servers, rather than entire warehouses of archived hard copies that need to be manually purged every 7 years.

Using digital imaging is more environmentally friendly, as it alleviates the need for chemicals and film paper to be disposed of. These facts aren't lost on us at Afriglobal Medicare and that's why we put the best and environmentally friendly technology for the treatment of clients above all other considerations.

Are there rodents in your vicinity? Do you live in Nigeria or anywhere in West or Central Africa? Then you should know about monkeypox.

Yes, it was first identified in laboratory monkeys, hence the name, but it is transmitted to humans by rodents or primates and by a secondary human-to-human transmission.

So how do you get it?

1. It is infectious: The monkeypox virus is transmitted via contact with an infected animal’s blood, flesh, bite, or an infected human.

2. It is a virus: Viral infections are generally harder to treat than bacteria’s and the Monkeypox virus is a rare type.

3. It can cause fatal illnesses and quick deaths, especially in younger age groups.

4. It has NO treatment or vaccine but outbreaks can be controlled.

5. The incubation period is 5 -21 days: Symptoms typically last 14 – 21 days with severe cases occurring among children with longer virus exposure.

6. Monkeypox virus can only be diagnosed definitively in the laboratory by a number of different tests.

Symptoms

It manifests as various stages of rash and an intense weakness among other things.

Rashes, ranging from a few to several thousand, begins on the face, then palms and feet. The lesions (or rashes) later become fluid-filled blisters and lastly crusts which can affect the oral membranes, Instruments, eyelids, and eyeballs.

What do you do?

1. Cook animal flesh properly before consuming: Monkeypox virus remains active in infected primates or rodent even after their death.

2. Stay away from body fluids, lesions, respiratory tract secretions, or objects recently contaminated by Monkeypox patients.

Transmission occurs via droplets respiratory particles.

3. Don’t pick up stray animals especially if you live in the tropics.

4. Immediately quarantine infected animals or humans. Close physical contact is a significant risk factor and protective equipment must be worn while providing care for patients.

5. Regular hand-wash is encouraged.

You could try more of tomatoes in your dishes this weekend

It does not matter whether tomatoes is fruit or vegetable because this juicy berry is so delicious as part of the food and even beverages. You could find a lot of kinds of dishes made from tomatoes in your dining tables like pasta sauce, tomato soup, salad mix, pizza topping, tomato juice and much more. Some people prefer to consume in simply raw and round tomato because of the taste which is juicy, sweet and a bit trace of sour flavor.

Therefore, Tomato is not only delicious but also beneficial for health. Below are 8 health benefits of tomatoes that you should know so that you cannot just enjoy the delicious flavor of tomato but also get all the benefits that tomato could give for the sake of your healthy life.

Health Benefits of Tomatoes:

1. Tomatoes Prevent the Development of Cancerous Cells: Tomatoes are powerful antioxidant. Lycopene, one of the types of antioxidant, is found in high amount in tomatoes. The antioxidant has a prominent role in protecting the development of healthy cells and reducing the development of cancerous cells. Recent studies have proven that lycopene is found more in cooked tomatoes than in raw tomatoes.

2. Tomatoes help Maintain the Bone Strength: Tomato Health Benefits for bone strength must be the best choices. The essential nutrients that could help in maintaining the strength of bones and teeth are vitamin K and calcium. Tomatoes contained an adequate amount of those two substances.

3. Tomatoes Could help Reduce Blood Pressure: Potassium is a natural enemy to fight sodium in the blood. Since tomatoes are so high in potassium, it could help in reducing sodium that is the main cause of the increase of blood pressure level.

4. Tomatoes Good for Heart: All foods that are rich in potassium will be considered to be good for the heart because it could help in maintaining the blood pressure level, so the heart doesn't need to work hard just to produce and regulate blood.

5. Tomatoes is Excellent Food for Kidney It is true that the high potassium amount could be dangerous for those who have kidney condition, however tomatoes have the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease that considered to be one of the major cases in a patient with the kidney condition.

6. Tomatoes Could Improve Vision: There is no doubt that all foods which are rich in vitamin A are good for the eye. Furthermore, tomatoes are not only rich in vitamin A but also vitamin B complex and thiamine. Thiamine has the important role in improving vision because those who are suffering thiamine deficiency will have a higher risk of blindness.

7. Tomatoes Good for Diabetic Patient: Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin A, E, C and iron. They are recommended to be put in daily menu of diabetes type 2 patients. Nutrients contained could help in reducing the cardiovascular issue and at the same time improve the production of HDL instead of LDL, since heart condition always closely associated with diabetes patients.

8. Tomatoes aid Digestion: As high in fiber of course tomatoes are good for digestion. Besides that, tomatoes are so juicy that could provide liquid to ease digestive system inside the intestine. Tomato is such a delicious way to provide enough fiber and water for your body.

ARE YOU A WOMAN? THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells that starts in the breast tissue. It is the second most common cancer in women.
Breast cancer is most commonly diagnosed in women ages 55 to 64. The disease can also occur in men, but it is much less common.

Causes of breast cancer
Although, the exact causes of breast cancer are not known, however, the combination of a person's genes and their environment likely plays a role in the development of the disease
risk factors.

1. Age: The risk of getting breast cancer increases with age. At 20 years, the chance of developing breast cancer in the next decade is 0.6 percent. By the age of 70 years, this figure goes up to 3.84 percent.

2. Genetics: If a close relative has or has had, breast cancer, the risk of getting it is higher.

3. A history of breast cancer or breast lumps: Women who have had breast cancer before are more likely to have it again, compared with those who have no history of the disease.

4. Body weight: Women who are overweight or have obesity after menopause may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, possibly due to higher levels of estrogen. High sugar intake may also be a factor.

5. Alcohol consumption: A higher rate of regular alcohol consumption appears to play a role. Studies have shown that women who consume more than 3 drinks a day have a 1.5 times higher risk.

6. Radiation exposure: Undergoing radiation treatment for cancer that is not breast cancer increases the risk of breast cancer later in life.

Symptoms of breast cancer
Listed below are the most common symptoms of breast cancer in women
1. A lump in the breast or armpit
2. A thickening or swelling of the breast
3. Dimpling of the breast or skin irritation
4. Red or flaky skin in the nipple area
5. Nipple discharge other than breast milk
It's important to note that even these symptoms don’t necessarily mean a malignancy is present and often signal a benign condition, such as a cyst or infection.
Also, most lumps are not cancerous, but women should have them checked by a healthcare professional.

Why you should go for screening
Imaging tests such as mammograms, MRI scans or breast ultrasound. Each of these methods produces internal pictures of the breast that help doctors see a potential mass.
Our doctors at Afriglobal Medicare are always on ground to screen women for breast cancer, our screening test ranges from mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI (Imaging)

1. A mammogram is a type of x-ray commonly used for initial breast cancer screening. It produces images that can help detect any lumps or abnormalities, a suspicious result can be followed up by further diagnosis.

2. An ultrasound scan can help differentiate between a solid mass or a fluid-filled cyst.
If cancer is confirmed, doctors will perform additional tests to determine whether cancer has spread within the breast, to the lymph nodes or to other parts of the body.

If you have any symptoms of breast cancer listed above, Visit Afriglobal Medicare for breast cancer test today.

Quick facts about breast cancer
1. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.
2. Symptoms include a lump or thickening in the breast and changes to the skin or the nipple.
3. Risk factors can be genetic, but some lifestyle factors, such as alcohol intake, make it more likely to happen.
4. A range of treatments is available, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
5. Many breast lumps are not cancerous, but any woman who is concerned about a lump or change should see a doctor.

Are you prepared for tomorrow?

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HsLBroker:
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Coconut water is one of the ultimate thirst quencher and offers a tasty alternative to water. This pure liquid is packed with nutrients that yield an array of health benefits.

Here are 6 Benefits of Coconut Water.
1. Aids in Weight-loss Efforts.
The fat content in coconut water is extremely low, so generous quantities can be consumed without the fear of immediately packing on the pounds.

2. Lowers Blood Pressure
Coconut water is considered good for controlling high blood pressure, thanks to its vitamin C, potassium and magnesium content. Potassium, in particular, helps lower blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of sodium.

3. Heart Tonic
Cholesterol- and fat-free tender coconut water offer cardioprotective benefits. It helps lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL or the ‘bad’ cholesterol) and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL or the ‘good’ cholesterol) levels, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.

4. Weight Loss:
Coconut water is an ideal drink for weight loss. It is low in calories and easy on the stomach. In fact, this light and refreshing drink contain various bioactive enzymes that aid digestion and boost fat metabolism.

5. Facilitates digestion
If you constantly encounter difficulty during the digestion process, coconut water may provide a source of relief. Because of its high concentration of fiber, it aids in the prevention of indigestion and reduces the occurrence of acid reflux.

6. Rehydrates the Body
Coconut water could be used to rehydrate the body in case of dehydration and fluid loss due to diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. A good source of carbohydrates, it also helps lift your energy level.

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https://www.nairaland.com/3917576/hypertension-high-bp-reversal-therapy

Glaucoma-What you need to know.

Glaucoma is an eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to the damage of optic disc of the eye.
The resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.
In most cases, glaucoma is associated with higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye which If untreated or uncontrolled, it can cause peripheral vision loss and can then lead to blindness.

The most common type of glaucoma is known as “primary open-angle glaucoma”.

This type of glaucoma gradually reduces your peripheral vision without other symptoms which by the time you notice it, permanent damage already has occurred. It affects millions of Nigerians today without individuals knowing of its existence in their eyes and it is also the second leading cause of blindness in Africa.

How will I know I have Glaucoma?
Glaucoma, called the "silent thief of sight," because most types typically cause no pain and produce no symptoms until noticeable vision loss occurs, However, glaucoma often progresses undetected until the optic nerve already has been irreversibly damaged, with varying degrees of impaired or permanent vision loss.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma, symptoms that occur suddenly can include blurry vision, halos around lights, eye pain, nausea, and vomiting. Visit Our eye clinic for diagnosis.

Hypertension the silent killer.
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them.

According to businessdayonline health page, Hypertension prevalence in Nigeria is about 30–45%, but only about half of Nigerians know this, primarily because it rarely causes any noticeable symptoms and is usually detected only incidentally during a routine physical examination.
When hypertension is left untreated, it promotes atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and destruction of tiny blood vessels in the eye, which can result in vision loss.

For these reasons hypertension is often called “the silent killer.”
It is therefore important to check your blood pressure on a regular basis, at least 3 times year. If you have risk factors for high blood pressure, including being overweight, sedentary or if you have a family history of hypertension or heart disease, you should have it checked more often.

Causes of High Blood Pressure
Age: The older you are, the higher your risk of having high blood pressure
Family history: If you have close family members with hypertension, your chances of developing it are significantly higher
Obesity: Both overweight and obese people are more likely to develop high blood pressure, compared to people of normal weight.
Smoking: Smoking also reduces the blood's oxygen content so the heart has to pump faster in order to compensate, causing a rise in blood pressure.
Other causes can be alcohol intake, high salt intake, high fatty diets, etc.

Noticeable symptoms of High Blood Pressure
1. Headache - usually, this will last for several days.
2. Nausea - a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit.
3. Vomiting - less common than just nausea.
4. Dizziness - Lightheadedness, unsteadiness,
5. Blurred or double vision (diplopia).
6. Epistaxis - nosebleeds.
7. Palpitations - disagreeable sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart.

Although high blood pressure cannot be cured, it can be controlled with lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication. Be sure to see your doctor for regular checkups and to monitor your blood pressure.

Take more fruits and vegetables than carbonated drinks.

Recent research has shown that 80% of the world population take more of sugary drinks and beverages than in the 1980s. This is due to the presence of more beverages and drinks companies in the world, leading to the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages which has increased fivefold since the 1950s.
Did you know that 75 percent of processed foods and drinks contain added sugar? This shows the pervasiveness of sugar in our everyday diet.
Studies have also pointed out a link between sugar-sweetened beverages and cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes
It is important to know that Soft drinks, fruit juices, flavored water, and ready-to-drink coffee and tea are all artificially sweetened and have no energy content.

Why more fruits and vegetables are preferred to carbonated drinks.

1. Regular consumption of fruits lowers your chance of developing cardiovascular disease.
2. Regular consumption of fruits lowers the chance of developing some cancers, such as bowel and lung cancer.
3. Taking more fruits and vegetables lowers the chance of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.
4. It Contains lots of fibre which helps to keep your bowels healthy. Problems such as constipation and diverticular disease are less likely to develop.
5. It Contains more vitamins and minerals, which are needed to keep you healthy.
6. They are naturally low in fat and calories which helps keep your weight in control.

Do you want to live a healthy Lifestyle? You should know this.

Get regular cancer screenings
Early detection saves thousands of lives. Your family history and certain risk factors sometimes indicate that a person's screenings should start at a younger age. Ask your doctor, or visit Afriglobal Medicare for more inquiries

Watch your weight
those extra pounds can cause big trouble. They strain your heart, raise your blood pressure and significantly increase your risk of a heart attack. Eat more high-fiber, nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and fewer high-fat foods.

Get regular checkups
Regular checkups and screenings are vital, especially if you or your family are predisposed to certain medical conditions. Wondering about which screenings and immunizations you need? Ask your primary healthcare provider or visit Afriglobal Medicare offices at 8 Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way Ikeja, Lagos-Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria

Quit smoking
it’s no secret that nicotine use has been linked to a variety of life-threatening illnesses, from cancer to heart disease and stroke. Quitting smoking will reduce your risk of serious health problems.

Avoid excessive drinking
while drinking in moderation is usually fine, heavy alcohol intake can lead to liver damage and other serious health risks.

Regular exercise.
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several health issues like type 2 diabetes, heart attack, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease etc.

Water, a vital nutrient to the body.

Did You Know that drinking water regularly has wonderful therapeutic effects for a multitude of health conditions in your body?
It has long been known that drinking water regularly purifies the body’s internal system and cleanses the colon, which makes the body much more able to absorb nutrients from food.

Importance of taking water regularly
1. Water is responsible for hydrating and keeping moisture in the body
2. Water helps to promote good skin health and maintain the balance of body fluids
3. Drinking water helps transport oxygen in the blood stream and carry nutrients throughout the body.
4. Regular drinking of water promotes optimum functioning of various organs.
5. Drinking sufficient amounts of water can reduce episodes of constipation
6. Staying hydrated may reduce your risk of having kidney stones, asthma, urinary tract infections and coronary heart disease.

Make a U-turn on drinking more water from today.

Thank you.

olasam218:
Good write up

Lol. but it depends on your taste. I tried it ate it yesterday and drank water but didn't get the bitter feel.

airmirthd1:
Always bitter after drinking water.

Still in the spirit of Childhood Cancer Awareness in the month of September.

Did you know that cancer can be treated if diagnosed early?

That is why Nigerians should know the importance of regular health check with their children.

Many cancer affected children feel like abomination to the society, sometimes, they feel forgotten, rejected and alone.

We have a responsibility as members of society to use our voice to uplift children suffering from cancer.

Join the us for a Walkathon to support Children Living with Cancer Foundation on Saturday, September 23rd 2017 from LUTH to the National Stadium, Surulere, from 10am- 2pm.

If you would like to be a part of the Walkathon simply send a message with your name and phone number and request a free T-shirt which will be given at the start venue of the Walkathon.

Send a mail to info@afrigloblmedicare.com or on Facebook @afriglobalmedic, Twitter: @afriglobalmedic.

You can also participate by making a short video of yourself, your family, colleagues or friends with encouragement words for children living with cancer.

Post the video on your Instagram page with the following hashtags #ICareChallenge #Afriglobal.

Make sure you tag @AfriglobalMedic @CLWC to have your videos re-posted and shown to these children.
Use your voice and save a child!

For donations, send a mail to info@afriglobalmedicare.com or call 016291000

1. One-quarter cup of walnuts, provides more than 100 percent of the daily recommended value of plant-based omega-3 fats, along with high amounts of copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin
2. Walnuts may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer and breast cancer as well
3. Walnuts contain the amino acid l-arginine, which offers multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease, or those who have increased risk for heart disease due to multiple cardiac risk factors
4. Walnuts contain several unique and powerful antioxidants that are available in only a few commonly eaten foods
5. Walnuts may improve sperm quality, help with weight control, and offer support for brain health and type 2 diabetes

6. Induces sleep: Walnuts contain a compound called melatonin, responsible for conveying messages regarding the cycle of light and dark to the body. Since melatonin is already synthesised by the body, consumption of walnuts increases the blood levels of melatonin, thereby inducing sleep.

That's funny, nevertheless, it is more important than to lose your life

ElSherriff:
No be who chop de go do check up

These are some of the regular health destructive habits you may be doing unconsciously. Some of these habits may have adverse effects on your health without your knowledge. You will maintain proper hygiene if you cut these habits.
1. Picking of Nose in Public:
This is mostly done unconsciously in the public. You can pick your nose and wash your hands in your private and not in the public

2. Sneezing or coughing without a handkerchief or tissue:
Using a handkerchief could reduce the viral/bacterial load aerosolized and perhaps significantly reduce the risk of spreading the infection such as tuberculosis and other airborne diseases. Learn to cough or sneeze your upper sleeve, not your hands

3. Probing your fingers inside your ears during irritation: There is nothing more irritating and distracting than an itch in your ear. Anyone who has ever suffered from this common ailment knows how frustrating it is. It seems as though the only feeling of relief comes from scratching or probing with fingers or q-tips. While this may bring temporary comfort, it is actually a very harmful way to tackle the problem. It is therefore advisable to clean your ears with cotton buds. However, experts have warned excessive cleaning out your ears with cotton buds may also irritate the ear canal, and cause infection

4. Using the restroom without washing of hands: Thorough washing of the hands with soap and water following bathroom use is vital in preventing the spread of hand-foot-mouth diseases. Hands come in contact with many bacteria and other contaminants when using the restroom, touching surfaces touched by other people, handling raw eggs or poultry, or changing a diaper. If you don't wash your hands before eating or preparing food you can ingest these bacteria, which could cause severe illnesses.

Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that help your chances for living a longer, healthier life.

However, getting health check-ups with your family on a regular basis can actually increase your families’ life expectancy.
The Diagnostic checks performed in our Diagnostics centres provide health information that can be valuable in detecting early signs of health issues such as cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, etc and other complications that can reduce the quality of life.

Our doctors can also help your family discover unhealthy family lifestyle habits and other risk factors can also help us improve their lifestyle.
Just like the saying goes "Prevention is better than cure” Regular health checkup not only improves long-term health quality but also reduces long-term healthcare expenses.

Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that help your chances for living a longer, healthier life.
Visit us at 8 Mobolaji-Bank Anthony Way Ikeja, for comprehensive health check for the family.
Call 016291000 to book a test

There are so many types of cancers in human body system such as:

Bladder cancer, Lung cancer, Brain cancer, Melanoma Breast cancer, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Cervical cancer, Ovarian cancer, Colorectal cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Esophageal cancer, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Skin cancer, Leukemia Thyroid cancer, Liver cancer, Uterine cancer etc

The good news is that earlier detection increases the chances for successful treatment.

There are two major components of early detection of cancer:

1. Education to promote early diagnosis and screening.

2. Recognizing possible warning signs of cancer and taking prompt action leads to early diagnosis.

Therefore, it’s important to be aware of any unexplained changes to your body, such as the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your urine, or a change to your usual bowel habits.

Check your body if you have any of these symptoms of cancer

1. Breathlessness

2. Unexplained vaginal bleeding

3. Persistent heartburn or indigestion

4. Croaky voice or hoarseness

1. Looser poo or pooing more often

2. Persistent bloating

3. Difficulty swallowing

4. Sore that won’t heal

5. Mouth or tongue ulcer that won’t heal

6. Unusual breast changes

7. Blood in your poo or pee

8. Unexplained weight loss

9. Persistent coughing or coughing up blood

10.Unusual lump or swelling anywhere etc.

In this Childhood cancer awareness month, if you have any cancer related symptoms as explained above, don’t assume it could be your routine way of getting sick and healed, Visit Afriglobal Medicare for diagnosis immediately.

Call 016291000 now!

Facts About Cancer

1. Breast cancer: More than 90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at the earliest stage survive their disease for at least 5 years compared to around 15% for women diagnosed with the most advanced stage of the disease.

2. Ovarian cancer: More than 90% of women diagnosed with the earliest stage ovarian cancer survive their disease for at least 5 years compared to around 5% for women diagnosed with the most advanced stage of the disease

3. Bowel cancer: More than 9 in 10 bowel cancer patients will survive the disease for more than 5 years if diagnosed at the earliest stage