Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Daily Health Tip: Prematurity Awareness

Posted on November 18, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

November is prematurity awareness month. What is prematurity? A premature baby comes into the world before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Babies born prematurely have to be in intensive care (Special Care Baby Unit) so as to give them a … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Foods to avoid

Posted on November 17, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Food is very important to life and health. Some foods are particularly important as they help build our immunity against certain diseases. In the same vein, research has shown that some foods when eaten regularly, set us up for disease … Continue reading →

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The gateway to the heart!

Posted on November 16, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

How come you feel sad or cry when a sad song is played? Think about it…that’s right. It’s because you heard the lyrics and perhaps it tugged at a memory. What about the pain you feel when that person you … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tip – still on autism

Posted on November 15, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Still on autism, who is at risk? Autism can affect anyone but boys are more likely to have it, families with one autistic child are likely to have another and it is also thought that perhaps children born to older … Continue reading →

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Daily health tip – Autism

Posted on November 14, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Ever heard of autism? It is major developmental problem that usually appears in early childhood and usually affects a child’s communication and interaction with other people. These children usually do not respond to their environment or people. They may not … Continue reading →

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Daily Health tip – Spitting

Posted on November 13, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Our health tip today is on my pet peeve, people spitting in public places! Sometimes, you’re just walking and minding your business when you happen across this ‘disgusting’ blob; other times, someone just spits out without minding if anyone is … Continue reading →

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Daily health tip…safe heels?

Posted on November 11, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Yesterday, after my post on shoe shopping, someone asked me about the effects of wearing very high heels! That was like a blow below the belt! I love my heels! I am petite (that’s fancy grammar for vertically challenged or … Continue reading →

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Daily Health tip…happy feet

Posted on November 10, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Hello everyone. It’s Sunday…just in case you hadn’t quite figured it out :D. For some of us, it will be a quick dash into church and back. For others, it will be a long day of services, meetings and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Daily health tips…protect your heart

Posted on November 9, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

The football match yesterday went down like a fabulous dream for Nigerians and like a nightmare for Mexicans. Well, such is the way of life. Congratulations Nigeria and commiserations to Mexicans…there’s always another time!   Sometimes, after football tournaments we … Continue reading →

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Daily Health tip…Neck pain

Posted on November 8, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck that lasts for a while…perhaps due to the position in which you slept? That pain can be uncomfortable and may be due to other reasons. Here are ways to … Continue reading →

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