What’s Out Addis info on Health and Wellness
Established in 2019, the Deborah Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Ethiopian youth with mental disabilities through support in the areas of education, health, and policy advocacy. When the fourth daughter of his Excellency Abadulla Gemeda and W/ro Rahel Welde Deborah was born with Down syndrome in 2008, the family […]
Relaxation massage is a smooth, gentle, flowing style of massage that promotes general relaxation, relieves muscular tension, plus improves circulation and range of movement. Swedish massage is probably the best known form of relaxation massage. These are the basic types of massage you will find performed at day spas. Massage is designed to relax, revive and rejuvenate you at
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The proposed construction of the new Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is expected to begin this year, ahead of schedule. Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China, made the proposal to begin the Center’s construction earlier during the recent China-Africa summit. The decision aims
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There are plenty of facial treatments that use ingredients that you can source locally and are cheap to buy. In addition to being natural, they are also very easy to make. These treatments can give you beautiful clear and glowing skin.Cucumber and Honey MaskYou will need 1 cucumber and 2 teaspoons of honey. Cucumber and
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For millennia, massage has been used as a treatment. It provides relaxation and releases tension on various parts of the body. Massage is the manipulation of muscle to bring a desired result on the body part by practitioners or your own hands. Facial skin needs special care, such as selecting the skincare product based on
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Benefit#1: Accelerates the Healing of BurnsOne of the most ancient uses of aloe vera was as a cream to protect the skin from sun as well as a treatment for wounds and burns. Its use for these purposes is still commonly approved. In fact, in 1959, the FDA approved aloe vera ointment as an over-the-counter
We know that lifestyle-related chronic diseases (Non – Communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes) are placing an increasing burden on health systems around the world and account for 35 million deaths each year. This is 60% of all deaths. And these diseases have common risk factors: inappropriate diet, physical inactivity and tobacco
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Teff, an ancient grain originally from Ethiopia, is a staple crop for 50 million people in the country. It is also increasingly popular worldwide, touted as a superfood for its gluten-free, high fiber and protein, and low-sugar properties. Yet dramatic temperature increases projected in Ethiopia by 2070, could force farmers to grow it only in
Ethiopia’s harvest in unique! In most countries harvest of Hass variety occurs between November to May. In Tigray they are harvesting in June and expect to have a second harvest in November. This places Ethiopia at a huge comparative advantage for Avocado production and primarily for export. Ethiopia has favorable agroclimatic conditions to produce and
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Non communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity have become common causes of disability, death and illness and are emerging as a major public health issue in the developing countries such as Ethiopia.Lifestyle and preventive medicine is the use of lifestyle interventions in the prevention and management of
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