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A recent study suggests that special “unloading” shoes might not be any better than good walking shoes at easing osteoarthritis knee pain. Source: Beating osteoarthritis knee pain: Beyond special shoes

It’s a 2-question night 😀   Q1: Good evening Dr. Thanks for being there for us to share your knowledge with us. God will continue to increase your knowledge in Jesus name, amen. Now to my question…I am age 50-60 and … Continue reading →

When should I start sexual relations with hubby? Immediately after a baby? After 6 weeks or 6 months? Whenever hubby feels like it? When wifey feels like it? Any method to this matter? The book, Just For The Health Of … Continue reading →

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 →