Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Daily Health Tips: Fore And Hind Milk

Posted on July 11, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Over and over again, I have had breast feeding mothers tell me that they don’t make enough breast milk to feed their babies. Or they would say, their babies get hungry too often and so it is difficult to keep … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Leg Pain

Posted on July 10, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Ma’am, I have pain in my right leg but it usually comes and goes. This time, however, as I started to learn driving the pain came back and this time, it’s really serious to the extent that I fell … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Bleeding Gums!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Doctor, why do my gums bleed while I’m cleaning regularly? A: Gum bleeding during regular cleaning may be due to a number of causes. Gum Infection, wrong cleaning method, use of hard bristle brushes and, bleeding disorders could all … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Has My Period Not Returned After Child Birth?

Posted on July 8, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Doc, please I have a 9-month old daughter (my first) but I haven’t seen my period ever since.Is it normal?And when should I expect it? A:Hello Madam, Congratulations on your new baby! Return of menses following delivery is varied … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: What Are The First Symptoms Of HiV/AIDS?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please, I just want to know, the first symptoms of HIV…. I need awareness A: HIV-Human Immunodeficiency virus is a virus quite different from other viruses in its structure and how it attacks the cells of the body .It … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Is It Okay To Cover My Baby With An Electric Blanket?

Posted on July 6, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hi Dr Ketch,is the electric blanket safe for my 4months old baby? A: Congratulations on your new bundle of joy 😀 No, the electric blanket is not ideal for your baby because of the risk of over-heating burn or … Continue reading →

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Random Recipes…

Posted on July 5, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

I learnt this from the chef on Season 1 of the Dr Ketch Show. Oats are a great source of fibre and help reduce cholesterol levels. If you’re looking for a nutritious and filling breakfast, a bowl of oats in … Continue reading →

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Supplements Versus Real Food?

Posted on July 5, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Are supplements good alternatives to fruits and vegetables? A: Nothing beats a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables to keep you healthy and able to fight all manner of diseases. Supplements, as the name implies are meant to … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How To Reduce Your Intake Of Saturated Fats

Posted on July 4, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

It’s a weekend again and a number of us will be visiting some fast food restaurants for snacks or quick eats. The problem is with the quantity of saturated fats in some of these foods. A diet rich in saturated … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Frequent Penile ‘Injuries’

Posted on July 3, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Doctor! I enjoy your replies to people’s medical challenges. Mine is a bit troublesome because it makes me not to enjoy sex. The challenge I am facing now is that whenever I have sex, I always have an injury … Continue reading →

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