Have you ever recovered from a bout of illness and found it difficult to get your appetite back? You know that situation where everything you eat tastes like sawdust? Most of us have probably gone through this. The question below typifies someone going through the same experience and then you get some great tips for dealing with this, the next time it dares come your way! 😀

Q: Hello Dr Ketch, I have just recovered from a bout of malaria. I have not had malaria for over two years and so this really destabilized me. I was really ill for about two weeks. Even when the fever resolved, I struggled to get my strength back. It’s been about a week after my illness, but my appetite is still not what it used to be. I basically force myself to eat every day. Is this appetite loss normal and what can…