Monthly Archives: February 2017

In Africa, most of our foods are starchy. How does one find good and cheap proteins that can help one keep eating healthy? Is rice and beans a good combination? What of beans and corn? How do I eat healthy … Continue reading →

Q: Hi doc I am from Kenya. I had a 3° hemorrhoid removed .I had been suffering from the hemorrhoid for the last 7 years. Now that it has been removed I am sore, going to the toilet is a … Continue reading →

The first-ever guidelines for preventing stroke in women don’t fool around. They offer ways to prevent this disabling and potentially deadly event from adolescence to old age. Source: New guidelines aim to help women prevent stroke

Q: Good day Doc. Thanks for your teachings. Please I went to ask u if it is advisable to give a pregnant woman ACTM tabs or injections or is there any order treatment for as it regards malaria during pregnancy … Continue reading →

Q: Dr. Ketch, I have a painful breast. I have been to a doctor and they say it’s nothing…no signs of breast cancer. What could it be?? A: Breast pain can be experienced as a burning or stabbing pain or … Continue reading →

Yesterday, 6th February was the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Sadly, this trend still continues in our Nigerian society. Please read below, a post I had made on this before. For those who don’t know, Female … Continue reading →

Diabetes can lead to a host of complicated health problems, so keeping prediabetes from becoming diabetes is wise and studies show that it is possible. Source: What is prediabetes and why does it matter?

Yesterday was World Cancer Day with the theme, We can, I can! So, what are you doing, individually and with any group you can influence to stop the burden of cancer?   Here are some tips…   If you smoke, … Continue reading →

Q: Please Doc what can be used to treat ring worm on the scalp in children?   A: Fungal infection of the scalp, called Tinea Capitis, is often found in children and is commonly called ringworm too. If you’re a … Continue reading →

Hi y’all! Hope you had a great week? If you’re one of those that indulge in those suspicious looking drinks in funny looking bottles that supposedly cure any and everything from fever to jedi jedi, malaria and cancer, you should … Continue reading →