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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Too Soon?

Q: Good day Doctor. It’s not up to 3 months I gave birth through CS but I have already started seeing my menstruation. Is it normal Doctor? Thanks   A: Hello and Congratulations on your new baby! Return of menses … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Menstrual Hygiene Day 2017

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day. When I was younger, I hated going shopping with my mum to buy sanitary towels or pads. She would ask me to pick them out and I would absolutely feel the whole world was looking … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Faith!

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#HLWDK Saturday Recipes

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Should I drop calories or boost exercise? – Harvard Health

‘Q. To lose weight, should I focus more on my calorie count or the amount of time I spend exercising? A. It is very, very hard to lose weight without both watching your calories and regularly exercising. But it’s not … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Do I Need An Antibiotic After Childbirth?

Q: Please Doctor, is it advisable to take medicines like Flagyl immediately after childbirth to avoid any form of infection? Please I am confused. Thanks ma’am.   A: Hello dear. Thanks for writing in and congratulations on your new baby. … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: How Can I Control My Blood Sugar?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good morning Doctor, I noticed in recent times that each time I take yoghurt or any ‘too-sugary’ drinks my urine will taste sugary, but when I check my blood sugar, the range is always 95/105.…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Does Ulcer Cause Chest Pain?

Q: Ma’am, I have chest pain and they said it’s ulcer. Please can you recommend tablet or drugs for me to take or probably what I can be eating and not eating? A: Thanks for writing in. As every regular … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Shortage Of Iron

Q: Hi doctor, I’m short of iron in my body so what must I eat? A: Shortage of iron can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia because iron is needed to produce new red blood cells. Folic acid and Vitamin B-12 are … Continue reading

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Controlling your weight is key to lowering stroke risk – Harvard Health

People often wonder how how to control their risk of having a stroke…especially if they have a family history of stroke.  Well, now you have your answer! Your weight plays a critical role. Here’s how to control that. Click on … Continue reading

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