Little Bits of Stuff

Hey there, amazing listeners! It's your host, Nicolas Atte, and I'm thrilled to bring you another exciting episode of the Little Bits of Stuff podcast. 🎉

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of kidney health and how our habits can impact the well-being of our kidneys. It's all about helping you take care of your kidneys and live a healthier life. So, without further ado, let's jump right into the three key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Take Care of Your Bladder: We often underestimate the importance of proper bladder care. Holding in urine for extended periods of time can put unnecessary pressure on our kidneys. This pressure can affect their ability to function properly and clear waste from our bodies. So, remember to listen to your body and take those bathroom breaks when needed. Your kidneys will thank you!

2️⃣ Stay Active and Hydrated: If you're working a remote job, it's easy to fall into a sedentary lifestyle. But don't be like Lizzie! Make sure to incorporate exercise into your daily routine and get moving. Going for a 30-minute to 1-hour walk in the evenings can do wonders for your overall health, including your kidneys. And let's not forget the importance of staying hydrated. Water is the best drink for your kidneys, helping to prevent kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So, drink up and make water your go-to beverage!

3️⃣ Say No to Herbal Medications: We've all heard of those popular herbal drinks and mixtures that are trending in Nigeria. However, it's crucial to understand the potential harm they can cause to our kidneys. These herbal medications often lack proper research and regulation, making them risky for our health. It's time to prioritize your kidney's well-being and avoid consuming these mixtures. If you're struggling with addiction, seek help and start cutting down on these harmful substances.

🌟 Special Announcement: Dialysis Drive in Nigeria 🌟

I'm incredibly excited to share a special announcement with you all. Little Bits of Stuff is embarking on a dialysis drive in Nigeria to support individuals with kidney failure who have financial constraints. We want to ensure that everyone who needs dialysis sessions can access them without worrying about the financial burden.

If you or someone you know is in need of financial assistance for dialysis sessions, please send us a direct message (DM) with their story and why you believe they should receive support. We're also inviting anyone who wants to be part of this drive to reach out and find out how they can contribute. Together, we can make a difference and provide much-needed help to those in need.

Thank you all for being the best fans ever and for joining us on this journey to better kidney health. Don't forget to listen to the full episode for more valuable insights and tips. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes coming your way!

Until next time,

Nicolas Atte 🎙️

Hello, dear listeners! This is Nicolas Atte, your host for the Little Bits of Stuff podcast. After a long hiatus of over a year, we're back with a crucial series focusing on kidney health and the importance of making informed lifestyle choices.

In this episode, we delve into the significance of kidney function, the detrimental effects of certain habits on our kidneys, and the alarming statistics surrounding kidney failure, particularly in Nigeria. We discuss how excessive alcohol consumption, the use of bleaching products, and traditional herbal concoctions can lead to kidney damage. Additionally, we highlight the silent but deadly impact of diabetes and hypertension on kidney health.

The cost of treating kidney failure through dialysis or transplant is staggering, with many Nigerians unable to afford the necessary care. We emphasize the importance of prevention and early detection of kidney issues to avoid the financial and health burdens of treatment.

In the coming episodes, we'll explore ways to support those in need of dialysis and how we can contribute to raising awareness about kidney health. We encourage you to reflect on the information shared, consider how you can be part of this movement, and reach out to us with your thoughts and willingness to help.

Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on kidney health, and let's work together to make a difference. Remember, your kidneys, your choice—let's protect them.

Connect with us on our social media handles and website to join the conversation and learn how you can help in the fight against kidney failure.

Until next time, take care of your kidneys and yourself.

Kopa Wi!!!

We are back again!!!🥁🥁🥁

This time we are hearing gist about NYSC experience, unfiltered😮😮😮

From camp to POP!!!

You don't want to miss this hot gist oh!!!

Learn from other corpers' experience what to expect, what to do and how to survive throughout the one year NYSC experience.

Learn how to serve and survive being served breakfast in NYSC!!!😁😎😎

What are your thoughts? Do you also have an NYSC story to tell?

You can engage in the comment section below!

If you thought back pain would go away even after childbirth and it didn't, well, there may be a reason for that, and that's what we've discussed in this new episode of Physio Wednesdays with Abiola.

The First of its kind Med-Podcast, bringing topics on health in the community, health topics for corpers, health and lifestyle and much more more to your listening ears!

As part of the Medical CDS Heath Initiative for Rural Development program, and considering the part of the world we live in and the need for dissemination of the right information as regards health, this program has been developed to reach out to the community, corpers and all who will benefit from the great topics we have brewing, both in and outside. Oyo State.

*Kópà Wí*!!!🥁🥁🥁

The answer, if you were waiting for it is NO! Absolutely not, atleast not on the recommendation of our dentists. What if that's the only choice you have at the time you may ask, well, maybe... But in this journey of dental redemption you can't just leave anything to chance.

Join Temi and Ruth on this exciting episode.

Have you ever considered physiotherapy during labour? Oh I get, you probably thought they had no role to play right? Let's shock you! There are several ways they can help your childbirth process go as smooth as possible and these are discussed in this episode.

We've all been there and I'll say HALITOSIS is not your mate lol. Do you have that friend, that makes you turn your face whenever they open their mouth? Don't worry, simply send this episode to them and they'll understand.

Temitayo and colleagues talked about bad breath, causes and what you can do in this episode.

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A lot of people wear braces just because they feel the need to, irrespective of the injury. A prescription from the physio? Heck No! This can be taken care of by a simple brace. Just as there are different kinds of injuries, so do braces work in different ways depending on how you are using them.

Join Abiola for a scintillating discussion on braces.

Some people think dental braces look cool, will make them feel fly and look rich, while others want a brace for absolutely genuine reasons.

Braces are tools dentists use to correct problems with your teeth and it definitely comes with some change in lifestyle, diet and many more.

So if you are looking to get a brace, listen to this episode as Temitayo and Folakemi talk about cost implications and things you must start doing while using a brace.

Share your thoughts with us.