Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Q: Hi Dr I have acne/pimples. What can I use to get rid of them? A: Questions on pimples are very frequent as people wonder how to stop getting them or what to do to get rid of them. So … Continue reading →

Help! I’m pregnant and my doctor says my baby is big! Just in case you weren’t quite convinced by the ‘you don’t have to eat for two’ advice, this question on big babies should help. Q: Doc, I am an … Continue reading →

September 29 each year is set aside as World Heart Day. This day was founded to spread the news that heart diseases and stroke remain the leading causes of death worldwide. This year the theme for the day was Creating … Continue reading →

Q: Please doctor, what can I use to grow tall and slim? I’m 20 years old. Hello dear, thanks a lot for writing in. To be slim is really a function of diet and exercise. If you eat healthy and … Continue reading →

Q: Dr can someone who is HIV positive marry someone that is HIV negative provided she or he is taking drugs? A: Thanks for writing in. Couples like the one you described above are known as sero-discordant couples. Can they … Continue reading →

Q: Thanks Dr for your advice. Could you help me with the food to eat when having cancer? A: Thanks for writing in Our diet plays a huge role in our health. Some food tips to help you fight cancer: … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening Dr. Ketch. I want to ask if it’s healthy for a pregnant woman to eat banana. God bless A: God bless you too. Bananas are healthy to eat during pregnancy along with other fruits and vegetables. Aim … Continue reading →

Q: Hello doc, I’m having a reaction in between my breasts. Although I’m busty and I wear I very good bra. I itch each time I remove the bra to have my bath. After scratching it, I notice little swells … Continue reading →

Q: Please, can I drink aloe vera and lime to lose weight? A: Aloe vera is great with many health benefits. But useful for weight loss in combination with lime? It sounds like one of those fad diets I have … Continue reading →

Nobody wants to die young and heart diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. Eating healthy is a task that may appear daunting especially in a place like Nigeria, as we really do not have a culture of reading … Continue reading →