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Through this dedicated desk, EB reaches out to practitioners and the public with life-changing messages aimed at improving health choices. The messages are delivered via sms, whatsapp and other social media platforms.

Creams with Vit A are routinely used to treat acne & reduce wrinkles. Foods rich in Vit A include milk, sea food, sweet potato & carrot.
Ginseng improves mental performance & ability to withstand stress. It also helps with weight loss and boosts immunity.
Do you know men need more zinc than women? The semen has the highest level of zinc in the body. About 15mg of zinc is lost per ejaculation.
When menstruating or on veg diet, take lots of grapefruit juice. Its Vit. C aids iron absorption from plant food. Tea & milk impair this. 
Risk factors for uterine fibroids include age, genetics, obesity, red meat and alcohol. Green vegetables, fish & fruits lower the risk
Everything you eat or drink passes through your liver. Alcohol increases the risk of liver disease. Coffee, exercise & weight control reduce the risk.
Men need 20% more protein than women. Adults need more protein than children to maintain muscles. Who gets the last piece of meat? SHARE.
A strong sense of emotional vitality and happiness helps lower your risk of a heart disease. Don’t worry. Be Happy.
Vit. C is an excellent antioxidant. Pepper & guava, pawpaw & kiwifruit have more Vit C than orange.
How does alcohol cause beer belly? When your liver is busy breaking down alcohol, it spares the fat. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. DRINK SLOWLY.
The liver detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs. Garlic, olive oil, avocadoes, green tea and green leafy vegetables cleanses the liver, keeping it healthy and effective 
Garden egg is low in sodium and very rich in dietary fiber and potassium. Potassium helps in maintaining the function of the heart and regulates blood pressure.
Fish oil supplements may cause Vitamin E deficiency. Vit E is an antioxidant and is vital for the immune system. Check if your oil supplement has additional Vit E.
Yoghurt is rich in protein, calcium & B vitamins. It improves digestion & absorption. It is claimed it helps control yeast infections in women.