That drugs and alcohol abuse are a major problem in our urban populace is not in doubt. We even have a National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), whose vision is to free our nation from the effects of substance abuse. And the media has recently been awash with news about drug barons, and even presidential decrees on deportation of suspected foreign traffickers.
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Traditional medicine is a holistic discipline involving herbalism, spirituality, beliefs and experiences of indigenous cultures that are used to maintain health and prevent, diagnose or treat illnesses. There is no doubt that lots of Kenyans make occasional choices between traditional and modern medicine. In fact, WHO estimates that about 80% of the population in some African and Asian countries depend on traditional medicine for primary health care.
Read more ..... When it comes to good health, there are hardly any secrets. Some people appear to breeze through life without ever suffering major ailments, while others have trouble keeping their doctors away. Granted, the constantly sick may have inherited bad genes or are just unlucky. But that’s not the whole story. The choices we make every day impact on our health. Here are some tips you already knew about but choose to ignore daily, practice them and get back to better health.
Read more ..... The school run is back with us, after a well-deserved break for kids. We can expect more and more academics in this last term of the year.But we must give kids more value for their schooling, emotional intelligence and health should always be in the mix. Emotional intelligence is for another day, let’s talk about how we can inculcate healthy behavior in our children. Integrating health as part of day to day learning reinforces long-lasting healthy attitudes. Healthy minds and bodies in turn become the backbones of a generation’s health.
Read more ..... Dengue (say "DEN-gee" or "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitos. Mild cases cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. Some people, especially children, can get more serious forms of the illness, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome.
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