Odiere_desk

Disclaimer This article is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please speak with a healthcare professional. If you grew up in Nigeria, you’ve probably heard it at least once: "Don’t swallow guava seeds o, it will cause appendicitis."   I believed it too. Every time I ate guava, I’d sit there picking out every tiny seed with my teeth, scared that one missed seed would land me in the hospital. But here’s the question: Is it true? Do guava seeds actually cause appendicitis? Honestly, No Guava seeds do not cause appendicitis.  In this post, we’ll break down where this myth came from, what science actually says, what really causes appendicitis, and how you can keep enjoying guava and other fruits without fear. If you’ve been worried about seeds, corn, or nuts, this is the truth you need to know. 1 . The Guava Seed Myth: Where Did It Come From? Let’s be honest. This myth has been passed down for generations. Our...

My niece just turned 2 years old and last weekend, my mom was talking about shaving her hair.   The reason? " She has come of age, and her hair is getting harder to comb.” My mom proposed that shaving her hair now would make it grow back thick.   And it made me wonder... how?   What if the hair doesn’t grow thick?   My niece basically has virgin hair right now because we haven’t started using artificial products to soften it. So why rush to shave it? That one conversation sent me down a rabbit hole. Because it wasn’t just about hair. It was about how we learn, what we believe, and who we trust for answers now.   For generations, Nigerian children didn’t learn about life from Google or YouTube. They learned from grandparents under the moonlight, from parents at the dinner table, and from community elders during gatherings.   Stories, warnings, and advice passed down through oral tradition shaped how young people unde...

  Disclaimer: I am a blogger, not a doctor! The information in this post is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any medical concerns. Last week, I was having a chat with my cousin. He was telling me about one of my aunts who was neither married nor had any kids. He claimed she developed fibroids because she had never gotten pregnant before. But the truth is, fibroids occur in both mothers and non-mothers alike. Before we dive deeper into this article, I must clear up a common mix-up between two completely different medical terms: fibrosis (general organ scarring) and uterine fibroids (benign growths in the womb) . Fibrosis : This is general tissue scarring caused by injury or chronic inflammation (like liver cirrhosis or lung scarring). Not giving birth has absolutely nothing to do with this. Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas): These are non-cancerous, rubbery tumors mad...