Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

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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Daily Health tip – Body itch after a bath

Posted on November 6, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Are you one of those who experience a severe itch after taking a bath on most days? Have you ever wondered why? That itch is usually caused by skin that has been excessively dried out by soap, cold or dry … Continue reading →

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Make Polio a failure!

Posted on November 2, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

A couple of years ago, I was notified of a case that involved one of the hospitals on our private Health Insurance scheme and the child of one of our enrollees. This child had a fever that had been on … Continue reading →

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Baby in the tummy; it’s all up to mummy…is it?

Posted on October 26, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Do you remember your first pregnancy? This question is directed at the ladies (obviously :D). We know how all the pains and stress of pregnancy melted away once we held our babies. I remember mine very vividly.To start with, I … Continue reading →

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Sugar Rush!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by chatwithdrketch

Years ago, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) was a disease associated with old age. For young people, this wasn’t really an issue and it wasn’t very common to see children with insulin injections setting up shots etc. But it’s not such a … Continue reading →

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