Monthly Archives: October 2015

Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can occur as a result of poor hygiene as food gets contaminated with disease causing bacteria. Food poisoning can cause mild to serious symptoms which include abdominal ache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Contaminated food cannot be discerned by smelling … Continue reading

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Old Wives’ Tales Or Not?

Want to hear more old wives tales and advice during pregnancy and my take on them? Here goes… Advice Pregnant women should eat native clay called nzu in Ibo. This helps wash unborn baby’s body so that when born the … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Sexual Weakness And Low Sperm Count

Q: Hey Doc. Please I want to ask you a very sensitive question. I am a young man who is experiencing sexual weakness. I did a test which showed my sperm count is low. Which drugs do I take to … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Can We Have Slim Children If My Fiance And I Are Fat?

Hello doctor, I am fat individual and my wife-to-be is also fatter than me. Is there any chance of having slim children? Yes it is possible to have slim children. However, it will take significant will-power from both you and … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: My Son Has Body Odour

Q: Please Doc, my 8year old boy has started having this odour especially when he sweats. Please, what can I do to stop this or is it normal because when I checked his armpit I found some hair coming out? … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Urinate A Lot At Night?

Q: Good evening Doc. I drink a lot of water during the day and at night and sometimes I pee more often than the amount of water I take. When I am at work, I don’t pee a lot but … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: How Do I Get Rid Of Acne?

Q: Hi Dr I have acne/pimples. What can I use to get rid of them? A: Questions on pimples are very frequent as people wonder how to stop getting them or what to do to get rid of them. So … Continue reading

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Pregnancies And Big Babies!

Help! I’m pregnant and my doctor says my baby is big! Just in case you weren’t quite convinced by the ‘you don’t have to eat for two’ advice, this question on big babies should help. Q: Doc, I am an … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: World Heart Day 2015

September 29 each year is set aside as World Heart Day. This day was founded to spread the news that heart diseases and stroke remain the leading causes of death worldwide. This year the theme for the day was Creating … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: What Can Help Me Grow Taller?

Q: Please doctor, what can I use to grow tall and slim? I’m 20 years old. Hello dear, thanks a lot for writing in. To be slim is really a function of diet and exercise. If you eat healthy and … Continue reading

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