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Breast Cancer Awareness Month The fight is on! Support the fight, let's give hope. Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It affects women mostly but rarely in men. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women and the cause of 15% of all cancer deaths among women  - WHO(2018) What is Breast cancer awareness? Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of breast cancer through education on the signs, symptoms and treatment. Breast Cancer Awareness helps to increase the attention and support for the awareness, early detection, treatment and as well as care of the disease.  Worldwide, the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, popularly known as PINK OCTOBER . What are the causes? Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) throug...

WHY SHOULD I? COVID-19 Prevention Campaign Efa Care answers the whys. On a daily basis, we are overwhelmed at the rate at which the Corona virus keeps spreading rapidly. Nonetheless we are still to remain calm and adhere to all the precautionary measures authorized by our local government. All over the world today, as we stand firm in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the government, health organization and other agencies like the WHO, MOH and the GHS have put in place certain precautionary steps to be followed in order to stay safe and avoid contracting and transmitting the virus from person to person. But my question is - DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU ARE DOING WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO DO? A number of us will ask why we should be doing these things when actually you have or have not been doing them before the rise of the Corona virus. Here are some credible answers to frequently asked questions to why we are to heed to these preventive protocols especially during the d...

Healthy Tips For The Harmattan Season Maintain a healthy skin this season Harmattan - Oh what a sight to see this time of year! The white face, the dried cracked lips, the dried nostrils and the easily dried up skin. Such discomfort. Here are some health tips to help you get through the harmattan season with no stress. Skin and Hair Care 1. Alternate the temperature of your bathe water to suite your needs. Bath warm water when you feel cold and vise versa. Regular baths are recommended. 2. Wear heavy clothing(sweater, socks, woolen clothes) when you are cold and light clothing(tank tops, sleeveless shirts) when its warmer. 3. Moisturize your skin thoroughly paying much attention to your face, neck, arms, legs and feet to prevent excessive dryness and cracks. Use shea butter! it works plus it's affordable. 4. Lubricate your lips with a lip balm, gloss or  shea butter(nkuto) and by licking them more often to prevent cracks and also maintain its natural look. 5. Wash...

  Achieve your 2020 health goals It's a new year again and there's a chance that you are making or have already made your New Year's resolutions. Does your resolutions include a health goal? Yes, I am sure it does. We might have made some headway in our health goals in 2019 and the previous years. But did we achieve them? New year's resolutions can be really tough to stick to. Research proves most new year's resolution would be forgotten by the second month of the year. Many people are guilty of setting New Year's goals only to give up a month or two later. Often times, this is due to the lack of a planning. Achieving your health goals can be simple, fun, and easy when approached correctly. In this article, you’ll discover 5 powerful tips that will help you achieve your health goal this year. 1. Get Educated Like all good goals, you need to research on the goal before you commit to it and to enable you to prepare suitable action plans for achieving...

Should you healthify your holidays? The holiday season is here again and there's going to be lots of merrymaking as well as more than enough to wine, dine and lots to do. But don't forget about your health. You should consider your health plan in whatever you do. But what if you could enjoy the glorious holiday without sabotaging your health? By following these simple steps, you can stay healthy during the holiday season: 1. Moderation in everything I will never, ever tell you to avoid all the delicious foods that make this holiday season worthwhile but rather practice moderation. Even if you are on a diet, allow yourself some room for indulgence if you want to. It is the holidays, after all, and it's not every day you can eat Grandma's home baked cake or take a sip of your favorite wine. Eat a balanced meal and drink responsibly. You shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying the foods you love while spending time with people you love. Plus, restricting your...