Mukombero root, scientifically known as Mondia Whitei, is a popular African plant native to Kenya and other parts of the continent. It is highly valued for its therapeutic benefits and aphrodisiac effects and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant is widespread in Kenya but predominantly grows in the Western and Central … Read more
Workouts usually involve dancing. Sometimes it’s vigorous and other times it is slow. Nevertheless, dancing is one of many ways of developing one’s muscles in our bodies. Twerking has become a global phenomenon. It is a popular dance move that involves shaking your hips and buttocks in a fast and rhythmic way. You may have … Read more
Cough is one of the leading reasons people seek health care. If the National Library of Medicine (NIH) stats are anything to go by, coughs account for approximately 30 million clinical visits annually. These numbers don’t point to occasional coughs (which are healthy and normal) but those that persist for weeks. Prolonged coughing is uncomfortable, … Read more
The onset of the flu season in many households means a lot of sore throats, raspy voices, and snotty noses. A sore throat can be uncomfortable, and is often caused by viruses, bacteria, or seasonal allergies. Most usually heal within days, but inflamed tonsils and sinuses cause pain or difficulty swallowing food. While doctors will … Read more
There is a centuries-old debate on what should be the average size of a human male penis. Speculation is rife, especially among curious women on the “size matters” bandwagon, about the appearance and size of a male schlong when erect or flaccid. A lot of research has been done over the years in an attempt … Read more
Linda Mama is a free health insurance coverage for pregnant women, intended to help those in rural areas and slums who cannot afford to pay for the NHIF card. Linda Mama program was initially started under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme that was launched in 2018 by the national government. The former president, Uhuru … Read more
Back in the days, our grandparents and their parents before them used traditional herbs for pain relief and treatment. There were no modern hospitals, no modern medicine, and even when they came to be, treatment was not affordable to everyone. I remember a story my grandmother gave me, of how the completely weak would be … Read more
The Corona Pandemic spiked reliance on technology in various industries, including the health sector. With restricted movement measures put in place to prevent the spreading of the virus, the health sector in Kenya had to find a way to relay their services at a time they were critically needed. That’s how healthcare providers in the … Read more
Popularly known as Muteta by the Akamba ethnic tribe in Kenya (a name derived from the syrup derived from the tree’s leaves), the tree’s scientific name is Strychnos henningsii. Not only does the tree have a significant value in the Kamba community, but it’s also generally regarded as one of the most valuable vegetation globally. … Read more
Like many African communities, the Kikuyu community had its own way of staying healthy and treating diseases. That said, the community had a set of healers who intervened in cases of sickness. Kikuyu healers relied upon various trees that the community considered to have medicinal properties. Despite having zero professional background, healers were familiar with … Read more