How I found out i had cancer in my my first year of pharmacy school
Going to university as a young black woman from a disadvantaged rural area in Africa is sort of a miracle. For me, it was not just about going to university. It was the fact that I was going to the university of my dreams. And to study for a…
3 things you need to know about antibiotics
Antibiotics (also known as antibacterials) are one of the most popular and commonly used medications in the world. These medications are used for the treatment of infections caused by different bacteria. Ever since the discovery of the first antibiotic, Penicillin, by Alexander Fleming in the late 1920s. Many other…
Postpartum depression; how to spot it and how to help those who may have it
Living in rural areas or underdeveloped remote areas, one’s quality of life is highly affected compared to those who live in urbanized and developed areas. For women, who have just given birth for the first time (or the 9th time), it is difficult and in some rural areas, close…
Coping with sudden disability; what I learnt from becoming disabled because of cancer
On my last visit to my oncologist, I asked her if my condition qualified to be called a disability. And whilst the question may sound weird. I had to know. She asked me why I kept asking her the same question even though I had the answer right in…
The (sustainable) 2020 HEAL She Evolves Gift Guide
With the holidays around the corner, it can be hard to get into the festive spirit. Especially given everything we have gone through this year. But, thats exactly what we should do. It is after all the bad times that help us to appreciate the good times. Which is…
Managing chemo side effects
When I first found out that I had cancer, I was terrified. The word cancer itself upholds a weight that is shattering, draining, and discouraging. To add on to the fear, I tortured myself by reading about cancer and watching fictitious cancer films where almost everyone with a cancer…
Bite Size: How to minimize stress, anxiety and emotional triggers
It feels like everywhere we look something is going wrong in the world. Whether it’s the protests in Nigeria, or the elections in the US or even the raping of a young girl in Malawi. The constant flow of information can be overwhelming and even triggering. Factor that in…
