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Q: Hello Doctor, thanks for being a source of medical education to most of us. Please, I would like to know if it is normal for a baby’s navel to get bigger. My boy is 7 weeks old and his … Continue reading →

Fresh juice drinks have many of the nutrients found in the fruit, but can also raise blood sugar and pack on the calories. Source: Are fresh juice drinks as healthy as they seem?

Q1: Hello ma’am, thanks for your teaching. Please, I have some issues bothering me. I did HVS and urine mcs. Both showed that I have heavy growth of Staph and moderate growth of candida but I’m surprised about the level … Continue reading →

There are a number of reasons why men tend to die younger than women. Source: Why men often die earlier than women

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Hallos people! Do you find yourself forgetting things you just heard? Like somebody’s name…and yet you’ve just been introduced?! Awkward to say the least! These ‘senior moments’ are not just a problem for the ‘oldies’ but…

Q: Hello Dr Ketch please tell me, what is the treatment of fungi in children (usually called Jeti jeti)? A: Fungi are invisible (to the naked eye) micro-organisms that are plant-like. They love and thrive in dark, warm, moist areas … Continue reading →

Ever notice how nutrition takes a back seat when you’re hungry? Packaged and prepared foods somehow don’t seem unhealthy when you need a meal in a hurry. But is there such a thing as a nutritious convenience food? If you … Continue reading →

I’d like to give my baby a great boost in life, but I work…how is it possible to combine that with breastfeeding? Are there potential benefits in doing this? Any tips for breastfeeding while working? The book, Just For The … Continue reading →

A gluten-free diet is unnecessary for most children — and can even be unhealthy. Source: 3 reasons your child shouldn’t go “gluten-free” (unless your doctor says so)

After being confined to health-food stores for years, gluten-free foods have become the latest food fad. Supermarket aisles abound with products proudly labeled “Gluten free,” and many restaurants now offer gluten-free options. For people who can’t tolerate gluten, a protein … Continue reading →