Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Daily Health Tips: Prevention of Cross-Contamination of Food

Posted on December 23, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Hello everyone! Merry Christmas!!! AS we all race around town trying to get the last of the Christmas shopping done, please be sure to prevent cross-contamination of food. Harmful bacteria can pass to raw foods to other food produce some … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Food Hygiene

Posted on December 22, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

As we enter the last few days of the count down to Christmas, let’s remind ourselves of some cardinal hygiene rules for the kitchen (which will witness a lot of action in the next few days :D). Whether you’re going … Continue reading →

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Are you a new mum trying to figure out what it all means? What’s my baby saying when he whimpers, when he cries, when he screams (do you think, perhaps, someone pinched him?)…what does it all mean. It can be … Continue reading →

Posted on December 20, 2013 by chatwithdrketch | Leave a comment

Daily Health Tips: Diapering your baby

Posted on December 19, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Compliments of an awesome season everyone!!! There’s something about Christmas that brings out the child in me…perhaps it’s the memory of a time when it was someone else’s responsibility to look after my every need :D. Oh those were the … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Snacking Smart

Posted on December 18, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Good morning, everyone! Wow! It’s exactly one week to Christmas…can you believe it?! Do you usually snack at your desk while working? Well, snacking doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Here are some tips to help you do it … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: The Dark Hole of Depression

Posted on December 17, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Depression is a mood disorder that is beyond the ordinary ups and downs experienced daily. It is a serious health concern. Some people have described depression as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom. Can … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Substance abuse

Posted on December 16, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Substance abuse is becoming a major problem in our environment as teenagers move from the stages of  experimentation to total dependence on these drugs. Here are 5 ways to help your children avoid substance abuse: Spend time with them. WE all … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Low Sperm Count

Posted on December 15, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

I was at the Redeemed Camp last week to present a seminar on ‘what to eat and why’ . It was an hour long talk with questions. Needless to say, we couldn’t get around most of the questions. I will … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Preparing and Cooking Your Veggies

Posted on December 14, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Hi y’all, hope you’ve had a good day, so far. It’s a weekend and some of us may have a bit of cooking to do. I’m hoping, praying and keeping my fingers crossed that veggies will feature in this cooking … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Salt

Posted on December 14, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Rule of thumb for the use of salt in food: If you can taste it, it’s way too much! Dr Ketch

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