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Natural Healing the Ghanaian Way - Herbal Poultices & Compresses in Ghana: Remedies from Our Soil

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In Ghana, before pharmacies were everywhere, our grandmothers and herbalists knew how to heal with nature. One of the oldest and most trusted methods is the use of herbal poultices and compresses &mda...

Breastfeeding Techniques: A Guide for New Mothers

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Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial acts a mother can do for her baby. It provides the ideal nutrition, strengthens immunity, and builds a powerful emotional bond. However, wh...

Breast Health Matters: A Guide to Self-Breast Examination for Ghanaian Women

3 min read • 20 views

🩺Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women globally. Early detection remains one of the best ways to improve survival and outcomes—and Self-Breast Examination (SBE) is a...

What Is Premature Ejaculation and When Should You Worry?

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What Is Premature Ejaculation? Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual condition where ejaculation happens sooner than a man or his partner would like during sexual activity. It can occur ...

Black Soap: The Traditional Ghanaian Skincare Treasure – Benefits, Uses, and Side Effect

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In Ghana, black soap (locally known as Alata Samina in Twi or Anago soap in Ewe) has been used for generations as a natural skincare solution. This dark, earthy soap, traditionally made from plan...

Beware of Bisphenol A (BPA): The Hidden Danger in Some Plastics

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  In Ghana, it's common to find hot waakye, rice, stew, or soup served in black polythene bags or plastic bowls from roadside vendors. While it's convenient, this practice may be silently exposi...

Breast Cancer in Ghana: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives

3 min read • 46 views

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Ghana—and one of the deadliest. Each year, over 5,000 women are diagnosed, and tragically, more than 2,300 lose their lives to the disease ...

Cervical Cancer in Ghana: A Preventable Tragedy

3 min read • 36 views

Cervical cancer is a silent but deadly disease that continues to claim the lives of thousands of Ghanaian women each year. Despite being preventable and treatable, it remains the second most comm...

Street Food in Ghana: Delicious but How Safe?

3 min read • 79 views

Street food is an essential part of Ghanaian culture. From koko and bofrot in the morning to kebab, waakye, or fried yam in the evening, street food is affordable, accessible, and tasty. But whil...

Cooking for a Healthy Heart: Traditional Ghanaian Recipes Made Better

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How to Modify Popular Dishes to Reduce Salt, Fat, and Sugar Ghana’s rich culinary heritage is a source of our pride and comfort, with flavorful dishes enjoyed across families and communities. H...

Hypertension and Pregnancy: What Expectant Mothers in Ghana Need to Know

3 min read • 76 views

Pregnancy is a special time filled with hope and anticipation, but it also comes with health challenges that require extra care. One important condition to be aware of is hypertension (high blood...

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