Nikkyo's blog

Category: Health

  • Sickle Cell Awareness

    Sickle cell is a disorder of the haemoglobin in the red blood cells. Haemoglobin is the substance in red blood cells that is responsible for the colour of the cell and for carrying oxygen around the body.  People with sickle cell disorder are born with the condition, it is not contagious. It can only be…

  • Colostrum

    Since it’s the breast-feeding awareness month. I will like to talk about Colostrum. Colostrum is the first milk your breasts produce in the few days following birth. It is thick and golden-yellow in colour. Colostrum is very concentrated and full of vitamins and antibodies. All of this helps your baby grow and fight off infections.…

  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (the endometrium) grows outside your uterus. It is a chronic and debilitating condition that causes painful or heavy periods. Endometriosis can have a significant impact on a woman’s life in a number of ways including; Chronic pain Fatigue…

  • Fibroid

    Fibroid is a benign tumour of muscular and fibrous tissues, typically developing in the wall of the uterus. Many women are unaware they have fibroids because they don’t have symptoms. Women who do have symptoms (around 1 in 3) may experience: Heavy periods or painful periods Abdominal pain Lower back pain Constipation Pain or discomfort…