Health & Fitness

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

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

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

In the quest for fertility, many couples have turned to traditional remedies to boost their chances of having a baby.  In the Kalenjin community, numerous herbs are believed to have fertility-enhancing properties. These herbs have been used for generations to help couples conceive, from boosting libido to regulating menstrual cycles. Here are the top 10 … Read more