Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Daily Health Tip: Adult Bed Wetting

Posted on November 24, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Readers’ choice topics Bed wetting hardly happens once a child gets to the age of 7 years. However, for a small percentage of children, this continues for a while longer. We will talk about bed wetting in children another time. … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tip: Bloating

Posted on November 23, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

As part of our readers’ choice, our health tip today is on bloating…you know that feeling of ‘gassiness’ with abdominal discomfort that you get after a meal? Have you found that it is associated with some meals? Do you know … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tip: Menstrual Cramps

Posted on November 22, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Hello everyone, for the next two weeks or so, I will be writing on ‘readers’ choice’ issues, that is, issues that fans of this page have written in to ask me to discuss. So, do you have a burning health … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tip: Epilepsy Triggers, Treatment et al

Posted on November 21, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Still on epilepsy….some people may have found out that a seizure is usually provoked by certain things or situations. These triggers include flashing bright lights, stress, sleep deprivation, during monthly menstrual cycle, certain foods, alcohol or certain drug use, poor … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tip: Epilepsy

Posted on November 20, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Good morning, everyone! Ever heard of epilepsy? You probably have. You have also most likely heard that it is contagious and so sharing cutleries, hugging and sitting close to epileptics puts you in the direct path of the problem, right? … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tip: Healthy Snacking

Posted on November 19, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Hallos! Do you find yourself getting sort of hungry around 3pm…even if you’ve had lunch? Do you usually give in and get a doughnut or meat pie or take a soft drink perhaps? Well, none of those things are part … Continue reading →

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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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