Monthly Archives: November 2019

#HLWDK Daily Health tips: A ‘Thing’ Under My Armpit

Q: Evening Dr. Please kindly assist. I have a thing under my right armpit. I don’t know whether it’s a folliculitis or a boil. It hurts and it’s affecting my arm. Which home remedy should I use or must I … Continue reading

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Pain relievers: A cause of higher heart risk among people with arthritis? – Harvard Health

Is the use of pain medication by people with arthritis exposing these patients to a higher risk of heart disease? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/pain-relievers-a-cause-of-higher-heart-risk-among-people-with-arthritis

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Daily Health Tips: What Can I Do About These Bow Legs?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello sir, have a sister who is 16 years that is bow-legged. Is there any drug she can take that doesn’t involves surgical attention that she can take? A: Bow legs (genu varum) would usually…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Cold Water And Conception

Q: Good evening ma’am. Please Doctor, can taking of COLD WATER prevent someone from conceiving? Thanks. God will continue to strengthen you in all your endeavors. A: There are so many stories and taboos surrounding pregnancy that we need to … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Hygiene Tips for Laundry

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http://youtu.be/XWT8IZneF2I It is Saturday and the world’s preferred day for laundry. Before you start on yours, perhaps you should take a look at this video to make sure you are doing it just right πŸ˜€

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: ‘False’ Positive Blood Pregnancy Test?

Q: Good day Doc I would like to know. What is the cause of blood always reading positive to pregnancy but urine doesn’t test positive? Looking forward to your response. A:  When pregnancy tests are done, they usually test for … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Nasal Congestion

Q: Hello Dr. Thanks for the selfless job you are doing. I need your help urgently. My son(4yrs) for the past 3wks has been having nasal Congestion, I have used nasal drip but to no avail. What should I do? … Continue reading

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In defense of the salt shaker – Harvard Health

After years of hearing the dangers of eating too much salt, could you be at risk of eating too little salt? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cycle-of-rebound-headaches-2019110718180

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Stopping the vicious cycle of rebound headaches – Harvard Health

Did you know that over-use of medicines that stop headaches can actually trigger headaches? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cycle-of-rebound-headaches-2019110718180

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Daily Health Tips: What Is The Cause of Brown Coloured And Blood Stained Breast Milk?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi Dr Ketch, Please, let me know what is responsible for flow of brownish breast milk, occasionally mixed with blood? What step should be taken to control it if need be. A: Brownish breast milk…

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