INSPOHEALTH

Nobody's saying you shouldn’t use your skincare products — your moisturizer, your cleanser, your SPF — they all matter. But here’s the truth: if you're not addressing what’s going on inside your body, especially through what you eat, your skincare routine can only do so much. Your skin is a reflection of your overall health. When your physical, emotional, or even mental well-being is off-balance, it often shows up on your face — in the form of breakouts, dullness, or irritation. And one of the biggest contributors to skin health is your diet. No matter how consistent you are with skincare products, if your eating habits are working against your skin, you won’t see the glow you’re hoping for. As the saying goes: you are what you eat. In this post, we’re breaking down the worst foods for your skin that you should try to avoid — and more importantly, the best foods you can eat to nourish your skin from the inside out. Here’s a look at some diets and foods that could negatively aff...

Let’s be honest—these days, people are just slumping and dying. No sickness. No accident. No warning. Just gone. “He was fine this morning... laughing, eating, doing life. Next thing? He slumped and died.” It’s heartbreaking. And worse—it’s becoming all too common. Especially in Nigeria, stories like this are everywhere. But listen: this is not normal, it’s time we address it—straightforward, real, and urgent. The many conditions that causes people to suddenly die without any prior disease or warning signs is classified as Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) What Is Sudden Death Syndrome? Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) refers to unexpected, unexplained death—usually caused by issues related to the heart or brain—that happens suddenly, with little or no warning. Most often, two major organs are involved: The Heart The Brain While it may feel random, it's usually not. Many times, there are underlying causes—health issues we ignore, downplay, or simply aren’t aware of. What Can Cause Sudden Deat...

  Breast Cancer in Africa: Why Are So Many Women Affected? Working in the surgical outpatient department of the hospital, I noticed something that deeply troubled me —  the overwhelming number of women seeking help for breast-related issues . Day after day, women would come in for post-surgical dressing after mastectomies, for check-ups after breast surgery, or to report strange lumps and abnormal discharges. It wasn't just a few cases here and there —  it was a heavy, constant flow . And it wasn’t only older women. I encountered young women in their twenties, teenagers, and even a  27-year-old woman  who had to undergo surgery due to a condition called  gigantomastia  — a rare medical condition that causes abnormal and excessive breast growth. It was heartbreaking to see that at such a young age, she had to go through something so life-changing. Breast issues seem to have become an everyday burden for African women . The breast — an organ tied so clos...