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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World Blood Donor Day 2020

June 14th every year is World Blood Donor Day. This day is set aside to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. It also raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure that … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: The Dos And Don’ts Of Blood Transfusion

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Dear DR Ketch please I need you counseling, when other people donated blood to someone they used to take some bottle of stout beer to gain back the blood, but we do advice to stay…

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Daily Health Tips: Is Vaginal Discharge Normal?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
A: Some level of vaginal discharge is normal on a daily basis as the vagina sheds cells and produces fluid needed to clean and provide protection for its delicate skin. You would have observed the difference…

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#HLWDK daily Health Tips: Is It Safe To Take Chocolate Drinks In Pregnancy?

Q: Good evening Dr ketch! Please ma’am is it ok for a pregnant woman to drink chocolate drink? I’m few weeks pregnant first pregnancy! Please ma/am educate me on food to avoid A: Thanks for your question and congratulations on … Continue reading

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When Dieting Doesn’t Work – Harvard Health

Most people on diets ‘are going to be disappointed, because even when successful, lost weight is frequently regained within a few months.’ Do you want to know why and what you can do to prevent this? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-dieting-doesnt-work-2020052519889

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HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World Food Safety Day 2020

Today is World Food Safety Day. Below I share one of my favourite posts on food hygiene. Are you aware of the different ways in which your food could become unsafe? Food hygiene is coming more and more under the … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Unequal Breasts In A Male

Q: Hello once again. Is it normal for a man to have unequal breasts? My right breast is bigger than the left breast and when I feel it with my hands they are some lumps in it. What might be … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Diapering For A First Time Mum (FTM)

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Did you find yourself feeling overwhelmed after you had your first baby with all the advice coming from different quarters…all of them struggling for supremacy? Let me help you along with some quick tips on how…

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Daily Health Tips: Anal Itching

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi, Doctor. I want to know what causes the anus to itch and what can someone do to relieve the itching? ? A: I watched a comedy skit once where a lady sat on the…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Leaking Fluid In Pregnancy

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good day Doc. God bless you really good, Please, I’ve been leaking fluid for 2 days now yet no pain. What do I do? I’m 39 weeks pregnant. A: Thanks for writing in dear. Amniotic…

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