GENITAL WARTS VS GENITAL HERPES

In just one week, I’ve seen the same mistake from both patients and some prescribers.

The mix-up between drugs given for warts and herpes

This can lead to inefficient treatment, wasted money and risk of spread.

What’s the difference? WHAT IS GENITAL HERPES?

Genital herpes is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), mostly type 2 (HSV-2), but HSV-1 can also cause it through oral-genital contact.

Once contracted, herpes stay in your body for life.

How do they appear?

They appear as painful, fluid filled blisters that can burst, crust over and healed.

They also appear in clusters or groups.

Some of their symptoms include:
- Burning, tingling or itching before sores appear
- Pain during urination
- Swollen lymph nodes in the groin region.

ARE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS SAFE?

There’s been a lot of talk about birth control pills.

“It causes infertility”
“It gives you cancer”
“You’ll gain uncontrollable weight”

These statements are just half truths mixed with fear and misunderstanding.

Here’s everything to know 👇🏼 WHAT ARE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS?

Birth control pills are oral contraceptives that are taken everyday to prevent pregnancy.

They contain man-made versions of the female hormones, and can be:

- Estrogen + Progestin (Combined pills)
- Just Progestin (Mini pills)

B-COMPLEX VITAMINS

Today at work, my colleague couldn’t stop talking about B-CO.

According to her, any time she has a sore throat, mouth sores, or just feels run down, she pops a B-CO tablet and feels like a brand new person the next day.

That caught my attention. So I thought to talk about it👇🏼 What is B-CO or B-Complex?

B-Complex vitamins are a group of 8 essential water-soluble vitamins that play key roles in the body.

They serve for energy production, nerve health, red blood cell formation, and skin repair.

HORMONES 101

Your hormones control EVERYTHING.

From your mood, metabolism, menstrual cycle, energy, sleep, skin to your vitality and libido.

Hormonal imbalance is a major, but often overlooked cause of many health issues in both men and women.

Let’s break it down 👇🏼 WHAT ARE HORMONES?

Hormones are chemical messengers released by glands in your body.

Their job is to control and coordinate key functions in your body, e.g reproduction, sleep, emotions, blood sugar and stress.

Basically, they keep your body system running smoothly.

HOW TO GER READY FOR MENOPAUSE

Menopause is a natural biological transition every woman goes through.

It is not an illness, however it comes with certain life changes you need to be prepared for.

What are those changes?
How do you prepare ahead of time? 👇🏼 Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation.

It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period, marking the end of reproduction.

It’s a normal part of aging — not a sign of illness — but it can bring about major shifts in your body, mind, and emotions due to changing hormone levels.

5 SAFER WAYS TO RELIEVE CONSTIPATION

Constipation is a signal that something’s not right.

If you experience it often, you need to slow down a bit and listen to your body.

Here’re 5 ways to say goodbye to constipation for good.

🔑 You have to be consistent. 1. Hydrate Aggressively

Constipation often starts with dehydration.
- Aim for 2–3 liters of water daily
- Add warm water + a slice of lemon first thing in the morning
- Limit caffeine & alcohol (they dry you out!)

Why? Water softens stool and stimulates bowel movements naturally.

EVERYTHING CAN BE TRACED BACK TO INSULIN RESISTANCE

- Type 2 diabetes?
- Cardiovascular disease?
- Erectile dysfunction?
- PCOS?

Everything can be traced back to insulin resistance.

What exactly is this concept?

Let’s talk about it 👇🏼 WHAT IS INSULIN RESISTANCE?

Let’s imagine your body is a house and insulin is the key that opens the doors to let sugar (glucose) into your rooms (cells), where it’s used for energy.

In insulin resistance, your house suddenly stops recognizing the key.

Even though insulin is there, the doors don’t open properly anymore.

POSTINOR-2: THE EFFECTS OF ABUSE

Postinor-2 is still one of the most popular, and most abused drugs out there.

And the problem?
Most people don’t understand the consequences until their cycle becomes a mess.

Let’s get informed👇🏼 WHAT IS POSTINOR-2?

Postinor-2 is an emergency contraceptive pill.

It contains a high dose of levonorgestrel, which is a synthetic hormone that delays or stops ovulation.

Its job is simple:
Prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

Key word: EMERGENCY
It was designed for rare, unexpected situations—not routine use.

YES, YOUR PERIOD IS LATE.
NO, IT’S NOT ALWAYS PREGNANCY.

For many women, their heart skips when they have a late period.

Could they be pregnant?

Here’s the truth: Pregnancy is not the only reason your period can go missing.

5 other reasons your period is late..and more 👇🏼 1. STRESS

Your brain is the boss of your cycle, as it’s in charge of secreting hormones.

When you’re emotionally, physically, or mentally stressed, your brain may delay or skip ovulation. No ovulation = no period.

This is your body’s ancient survival response:
“If she’s stressed, it’s not safe to reproduce—shut it down.”

What to do:
Try stress-reducing routines—deep sleep, light exercise, journaling, or therapy.

Once your cortisol settles, your period often returns.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

IBS feels like having diarrhea one day, and being constipated the next.

It feels like being bloated after every meal, or having constant stomach pain.

It is one of the most under diagnosed conditions, but it is real.

Here’s everything you need to know WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

IBS is a disorder of the movement and sensitivity of the nerves of the intestines.

It is a miscommunication between the gut and brain, which causes your digestive system to become overly sensitive and react to foods, stress and hormones.

Point to note: IBS can only be identified by the symptoms since there’re no structural abnormalities found when any form of test is carried out.

However, it is a real condition.

THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE EXPLAINED.

Every month, your body goes through the same process over and over again starting from adolescence till menopause.

This process is totally out of your control, as nature bids it to be.

However, knowing about it is powerful and helps inform your decisions.

Are you curious yet? Let’s get into it As a woman, your body naturally primes you to get pregnant and that’s what the menstrual cycle is all about.

During the cycle, your ovaries and uterus go through changes simultaneously but we’re going to simplify that.

Your cycle is divided into four phases:

- Menstrual Phase
- Follicular phase
- Ovulation
- Luteal/secretory phase.

These phases translate into one another as the hormones in charge of them rises or falls.

WHAT’S NORMAL VS WHAT’S NOT

Every woman should know her discharge types like she knows her skincare routine.

If your discharge could speak, what do you think it’d be trying to tell you?

Let’s decipher that with this thread👇🏼 First off, it’s completely normal to have a vaginal discharge.

In fact, it points to a healthy vaginal microbiome.

Vaginal discharge, also known as leukorrhea, is a clear or whitish fluid that comes from the vagina.

It cleans out your vagina and keeps it infection free.

POWER OF THE GUT

Many people are not aware of just how powerful the gut is.

Your gut is the command center that affects almost everything from your skin, to your immune system and mood.

When the gut is out of whack, your whole existence feels out of whack

Let’s give context👇🏼 WHAT IS THE GUT?

The gut is simply your digestive system, particularly the gastrointestinal tract that runs from your mouth to your anus.

However when we talk about gut health, we’re referring to the stomach, small intestine and large intestine where trillions of microbes live.

This is called the “Gut microbiome”.

5 WAYS TO CARE FOR YOUR PROSTATE GLAND

As men age, they become more aware of the prostate.

This is because it doesn’t just grow larger, but poses a problem to their reproductive health.

If you’ve ever wondered what the prostate “fuss” is about, this thread is for you 🫵🏻 WHAT IS THE PROSTATE?

The prostate is a small walnut sized gland that’s part of the male reproductive system.

It is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum, surrounding part of the urethra (that carries urine and semen out of the body)

UNDERSTANDING ENDOMETRIOSIS

A friend of mine has terrible period pain. When I asked if she’s seen a doctor, she said it’ll go away once she gives birth.

Many of us have been told the same myth—that pregnancy cures endometriosis.

But is that really true?
What exactly is endometriosis? WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS?

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the endometrial lining grows outside of the uterus.

This tissue still behaves like the normal lining, it thickens, breaks down and bleeds every month.

However, there’s no exit route. The blood gets trapped inside the body and it causes pain.

MANAGING ARTHRITIS

My daughter, can NSAIDs cure this pain?
No dad, they only help in management.

This was a real conversation
And it reflects what many of our parents face daily.

Arthritis is a chronic condition that can become a lifelong companion if not managed properly.

A thread WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints. But it is not a single disease.

It’s an umbrella term for over 100 different joint related conditions.

How do they present?

They present with pain, swelling, stiffness and reduced mobility in affected joints.

HOW STOMACH ULCERS FORM AND WORSEN

Despite all we know about stomach ulcers, they still plague us,

Most people don’t know how they form, why they do, the habits that perpetuate them and ways of avoiding or healing them.

Here’s everything you need to know. WHAT ARE ULCER SORES?

A stomach ulcer is an open sore that develops on the lining of the stomach or upper small intestine.

These sores form when the protective mucus lining in the stomach is damaged or weak, allowing acid burn through the tissue.

10 REASONS YOU’RE AGING FASTER THAN YOUR FRIENDS

Why do some people age faster than others?

Aging is natural, but how fast it happens depends mostly on your lifestyle and environment.

What makes you age prematurely?
How can you prevent that?

Everything you need to know 👇🏼 1. Chronic stress

Long term chronic stress increases cortisol, a hormone that accelerates aging by:
- Breaking down collagen
- Weakening immunity
- Damaging heart and brain cells.

TOP 5 NUTRIENTS FOR MEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH

Men’s sexual health depends on a mix of hormones, blood flow, and energy levels.

Some particular nutrients are essential for maintaining these functions.

What are those nutrients? ZINC FOR SEXUAL HEALTH

Zinc is an essential nutrient for production of testosterone, the primary hormone responsible for male sexual health.

It also supports production and quality of sperm.

Low levels of zinc can lead to infertility, decreased libido and erectile dysfunction.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Mama says her legs are swelling again.

She barely eats, always tired and keeps going to pee at night— however you brush it off as old age.

But what if it’s not?
What if her kidneys are silently failing?

Here’s everything you need to know 👇🏼 WHAT IS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE?

Chronic kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys are damaged and lose their ability to filter blood effectively.

This damage develops gradually, over months to years and is irreversible.

CKD also doesn’t show symptoms till significant damage has occurred.

COLLAGEN: HEALTH OR HYPE HERO?

Everyone’s adding collagen to their smoothies, skincare and even coffee.

But what exactly is collagen? And should you be taking it?

Let’s break it down 👇🏼 WHAT IS COLLAGEN?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body.

It forms the framework of your skin, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and even your blood vessels.

Think of it as the “Glue” that holds your body together.

Without it, everything loses structure - your skin, joints and organs.