Once upon a time, in a small town with peaceful easy-going people, a physician of natural medicine arrived to offer his healing touch to the townsfolk. His name was Dr. Elias, a man of wisdom and compassion, whose keen eyes and gentle demeanor set him apart from other healers.
As he settled into his new home, he quickly realized that a common ailment afflicted the townspeople – kidney-related issues plagued many among them. Curious and observant, he delved deep into the community’s habits and customs, seeking to uncover the root cause of their health troubles.
It wasn’t long before he made a significant observation – the townspeople’s staple food was corn, a humble yet versatile grain that formed the basis of many a meal. However, the way they prepared their beloved corn caught the physician’s attention – they would de-husk and de-silk the corn before cooking it, discarding the very parts that held hidden treasures of health and goodness.
Determined to share his knowledge and help his new neighbors thrive, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He gathered the townspeople together in the village square, where he shared with them a simple yet powerful revelation – the importance of cooking corn with the husks intact.
With patient explanation and gentle persuasion, Dr. Elias taught the townspeople the benefits of boiling corn with the husks on, explaining how the husks and silks contained essential nutrients that would seep into the kernels during the cooking process, enriching the corn with added health benefits.
Eager to improve their well-being and alleviate their kidney troubles, the townspeople embraced his teachings with open hearts and willing minds. They eagerly adopted his method of cooking corn, boiling it with the husks intact, and marveling at the enhanced flavor and nourishment it brought to their meals.
As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, a remarkable transformation unfolded in the town. The once-common complaints of kidney issues gradually faded away, replaced by a newfound sense of vitality and vigor among the townspeople. his simple yet profound prescription had worked wonders, restoring balance and health to those who had once suffered.
And so, thanks to the wisdom and kindness of Dr. Elias, the town flourished with renewed health and well-being. The physician’s legacy lived on not just in his herbal remedies and healing touch but in his commitment to educating his patients on the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ensuring that they could continue to thrive long after his departure.
- Prof Kayode Oseni, a Faculty member of African American University Porto Novo, Benin Republic,is the Chiefefical Consultant at Alayo Health Wellness Center, Tanimowo Complex, 100, Abeokuta-Ibadan Road, Car Wash, Adatan area, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
