Dr Pete's Health Secrets

    The kidneys are a pair of organs about the size of your fist lying at the back of your abdominal cavity just under your ribs.  In this article I shall examine current reseach based information on the major causes of kidney disease which leads to its failure to perform its crucial role of filtration. I shall also give you health tips and proven preventive measures.  The kidneys perform several funtions which include the manufacture of hormones, regulation of blood pressure and most importantly the filtration of blood.  The kidneys fiter your blood continously to get rid of unwanted toxins and minerals.  About 25% of your blood volume passes through your kidneys every minute. On my visit to Africa after several years practicing medicine in Europe I was surprised by the number and age of people suffering from Kidney disease. According to the World Health Organisation WHO, in 2019, diabetes and kidney disease due to diabetes caused an estimated 2 million de...

     Watermelon  whoose scientific name is Citrullus lanatus is grown in tropical a nd sub tropical regions and has several varieties.  In this article I will examine its scientificaly proven health benefits. A study in 2022, traced a 6000 year link to the Egusi (Melon seed) , very popular part of the cuisine in Southern Nigeria, West Africa. It does not only contain natural sugar and water, it is one of the most nutritious fruits. It contains vitamin A and C which are very important for the body.  It is commonly eaten raw in salads, can be juiced and its rind is efible when cooked.  Its black or dark brown seeds have a high concebtration of L-citrulline.  Lets look at the many other health benefits of watermelon. Exercise muscle fatigue It also contains amino acids and L-citrulline, which helps the body repair muscles faster after exercise. Juice 1/3 of fresh watermelon and drink before your next workout. This contains approximately...