Learn with Nurse Precious

25/03/2026

🧠 The gut is your second brain—and it runs more than digestion.

The gut has its own nervous system (the enteric nervous system) with hundred (100) million neurons. It talks to your brain 24/7 via the vagus nerve and chemical messengers—this is the gut-brain axis.

😄 Mood:About 90% of serotonin (a key neurotransmitter) is made in the gut. Gut bacteria also influence other chemicals that help calm inflammation.
😔When the gut is unhealthy: low mood, anxiety, brain fog, irritability. That’s why stress upsets the stomach and a poor diet can mess with yor mood.

🛡️ Immunity: 70% of the immune tissue lives around the gut.
✔️Good bacteria train the immune system
✔️strengthen the gut barrier, and keep inflammation in check.
😔When there is gut imbalanced: more frequent sickness, lingering inflammation, higher risk of infections/allergies.

✔️Foods to eat to wins daily : fiber (beans, oats, yams, veggies, fruits), fermented foods (yoghurt, kefir,ogi/iru)

25/03/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Lily Cruz, Jamilu Anzagi
Welcome my people am so grateful

23/03/2026

🚨 Colore**al Cancer (CRC) – Know the Signs Before It’s Too Late! 🚨

Colore**al cancer is a malignancy that develops in the colon( large intestine) or re**um, usually starting as growths called polyps on the inner lining. It's prevention and treatment is highly effective when detected early. These cancers may also be called colon cancer or re**al cancer, depending on where they start and is one of the most common cancers worldwide.
Risk factors: Age above 50 but can still occur in men under the age of 50, family & personal history, low fiber diet, obesity, smoking, alcohol,high red/processed meat intake.
Symptoms: Blood in stool, bowel changes(diarrhea, constipation), abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, fatigue,iron deficiency anemia due to chronic blood loss, lack of exercise etc
Prevention: Regular screening (from age 45 and above), healthy diet, exercise, avoid smoking & alcohol.
✅ Early detection saves lives! Don’t wait – get checked! Today

**alCancer

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

One Simple Vitamin Can Save Your Baby from a Serious Birth Defect! 🧠

Spinal bifida is a neural tube defect where the spine doesn’t fully close during fetal development. Severity ranges from mild, hidden forms to serious conditions affecting mobility and organ function.Some of the causes and risk factors are thus;Low maternal folate,Genetics,Maternal diabetes/obesity,Certain medications,alcohol etc
TYPES
✔️ Occulta – Hidden, often symptom-free
✔️ Meningocele – Membranes protrude; minor disability
✔️ Myelomeningocele – Spinal cord + membranes protrude; can cause paralysis
PREVENTION
Take folic acid (400–800 µg daily) before conception and in early pregnancy.

18/03/2026

🚨 “That stubborn cough isn’t always ‘just a cough’—it could be TB.”

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection caused by the bacteria "Mycobacterium tuberculosis". It mainly affects the lungs but can also involve other organs.

🦠 HOW IT SPREADS

Through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks—especially in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces causing symptoms like Persistent cough (2–3+ weeks), Chest pain,Weight loss,Fever & night sweats,Fatigue etc

TYPES OF TB

✔️ Latent TB: No symptoms, not contagious
✔️ Active TB: Symptomatic and contagious—needs immediate treatment

📢 TB is curable and treatable, but early detection is key. Donot ignore that persistent cough.

17/03/2026

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal and metabolic condition affecting women of reproductive age and is one of the leading causes of infertility. In PCOS, the ovaries produce higher-than-normal male hormones (androgens), which can interfere with ovulation or small fluid filled sac (follicles) on the o***y.

The exact cause is uncertain but is linked to genetics, elevated androgen, insulin resistance, and hormonal imbalance.

Signs & Symptoms: irregular or missed periods, difficulty conceiving, acne or oily skin, excess facial or body hair (hirsutism).

Management: medications, healthy diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes.

📢Share this post- someone out there needs this information today!

16/03/2026

📢 MANY PARENTS DON'T’ KNOW THIS. SHARE THIS POST TO EDUCATE SOMEONE TODAY.

🚨 Don’t squeeze your newborn’s breast!
What you’re seeing might actually be normal.
Neonatal Mastauxe is a temporary enlargement of the breasts in newborns. It is very common and can occur in both boys and girls.
👶 Why does it happen?
During pregnancy, maternal hormones pass from the mother to the baby. After birth, these hormones can cause the baby’s breast tissue to temporarily enlarge.Sometimes, a small amount of milk-like discharge may come out. This is often called “witch’s milk.”
✔️ It is important to know that this condition is normal and harmless.
✔️ It usually disappears on its own within a few weeks to months.

🚨 Do NOT massage, squeeze, or press the baby’s breast.
Doing this can lead to infection such as Neonatal Mastitis, which can be painful and require medical treatment.
Instead, just leave it alone and keep the area clean. It will resolve on its own.

💬 Before today, did you think newborn breast swelling was normal?
A. Yes
B. No

12/03/2026

🚨 Stop! That glass 💧 of water after eating might be ruining your digestion.

Did you know that drinking water 💧 immediately after meals is not actually harmful? In fact, water is important for digestion. The real issue is the quantity you drink.

Yes, you heard that right.
You can drink a small amount of water, but it’s better to wait about 20–30 minutes before drinking a large quantity to avoid discomfort like bloating.
Do you drink water immediately after eating, or do you wait for some time?
Tell me in the comments section 👇🏼

07/03/2026

HOW TO BOOST FERTILITY NATURALLY 🌱💑

For Women:
⚡ Eat leafy greens, whole grains & protein
⚡ Maintain healthy weight
⚡ Track ovulation & manage stress
⚡ Avoid sugar, smoking & alcohol

For Men:
⚡ Eat antioxidant-rich foods (berries, nuts, veggies)
⚡ Keep a healthy weight
⚡ Avoid hot baths & tight underwear
⚡ Limit alcohol & quit smoking

Do you know that Small changes can make a very big difference?

06/03/2026

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS ???👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
🚨 Which Organ Do think People Damage the Most Without even Knowing it ?
The body has many vital organs which are working 24 hours non stop day in day out to keep you alive.
The hilarious thing is that , many people damage some of these organs through daily habits without even realizing it.

So which of these organs do you think people damage the most? 🤔you can drop your answer in the comments section.

A. Liver
B. Kidneys
C. Heart 🫀
D. Brain 🧠