THE HEALTHY PATH: Everyday Health Tips for a Stronger Body and Mind

  10 Everyday Habits That Are Secretly Draining Your Mental Health Let me guess… You feel tired all the time. You’re snapping at people over little things. You don’t even remember the last time you truly felt peaceful. But when someone asks how you’re doing, you smile and say:  “I’m fine. Just tired.” Ah., The international lie of the century. Truth is, you’re not lazy.  You’re not dramatic. You’re just mentally exhausted. And the scary part is, you might not even know what’s draining you. Let’s break it down. Here are 10 sneaky habits you probably do every day that are quietly messing with your mental health and what to do instead. 1. Checking Your Phone Before You Even Pee in the Morning Be honest. You haven’t even opened your eyes properly, but you’ve already scrolled through 3 WhatsApp chats , checked Instagram , and read one depressing headline. The damage? You’re feeding your brain chaos before it’s even fully awake. No wonder you feel anxious by 9 AM. Try this ins...

10 Nutrition Myths That Are Secretly Ruining Your Health. Let me guess. You stopped eating rice because someone on Instagram said it gives you belly fat. You bought one “detox” tea and spent the next 24 hours in the toilet, wondering if your ancestors were punishing you. You’ve been trying to eat healthy, but everywhere you turn, someone’s shouting: “Carbs are the devil!” “Fat is the enemy!” “Don’t eat after 7 PM or you’ll explode! Chill. 😅 Let’s fix that today. Because some of these so-called “healthy” rules you’re following are actually making things worse. Let’s bust 10 popular nutrition myths that are secretly messing with your health (and sanity). 1. “Carbs Will Make You Fat” When I told my aunty I was eating yam, she looked at me like I was drinking poison. The truth? Carbs are your body's main source of energy. It’s not the carbs making you gain weight.  It’s the excess calories, fried everything, and no portion control. Rice is not the enemy. The mountain of rice with 5 sp...

In recent times on social media platforms like Twitter, there have been ongoing discussions about PCOS, PCOS management and what it is.  If you have heard about this term and wondered what it is and its effect on women, you should read this post Why am I gaining weight without eating? Why is my period always doing hide and seek? Why is my chin growing a full-blown beard? Why do I cry over ice cream and then yell over toothpaste? If you’ve ever asked these questions, congrats sis… Your hormones are probably misbehaving  and PCOS might be behind it. Let Me Tell You a True-Life Story Once upon a time, in the mighty city of Port Harcourt, there was a lady named Ada.  Ada was your typical 25-year-old, smart, beautiful, funny, and in love with shawarma. But one day, Ada noticed her body was acting somehow: Her period vanished for 3 months (and she wasn't pregnant). Her skin turned into a teenage war zone. Her jeans suddenly stopped fitting, even though she hadn’t changed her d...