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Eating Healthy Over The Weekends!

Hello Family! I hope you had a good week. The weekend is upon us! Have you noticed how, even if you do all the right things in terms of your diet during the week, over the weekend, you break all … Continue reading

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What Does The Black Line On My Tummy Mean?

Q: Hey Doc! What is the meaning of that black line under the belly button and on top just a little? A: Hello dear, thanks for writing in. What you’re noticing is most likely related to something called the linea … Continue reading

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Diarrhea, Period with Cramps and Clots – Can This Be Pregnancy?

Q: Hello doc I have diarrhea together with period cramps but I’m not on my period so today I’m bleeding dark red blood with small clots can it be that I’m pregnant A: Hello dear, thank you for reaching outLet’s … Continue reading

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Can I Get Pregnant During My Period?

Q: Hy Doc I want to know .,..is it possible to get pregnant when you have unprotected sex during your periods A: Well, having sexual intercourse during a lady’s menstrual period does not make a man impotent, neither does it … Continue reading

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No Longer Seeing My Periods Monthly After Taking Contraceptive Injections

Q: I have a problem..I was using 2 months injection last year and now I don’t see my periods every month but I am no longer using it. A: Thank you for writing in. Many women experience the same thing … Continue reading

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Spotting After Having A Baby!

Q: Good morning doc. Please I gave birth 3 months ago. Few days before six weeks doc’s appointment, I had spotting that lasted for days. I complained to my doctor and he said it’s menstruation. Now last week the spotting … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Banging Headache in My Ears and Back of My Head!

Q: Hi Doc, I have a headache that is banging inside my ear, at the back of my head and it’s been days. Please help. A: My first question is whether you are getting enough sleep? This is enough to … Continue reading

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Mixed Berry Banana Cream

Hello Family! Can you believe it! It’s the 10th day of January already! The year is off and running! How are we doing on all those resolutions we made a few days ago? To encourage you, I am sharing one … Continue reading

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More facts and fiction – Nutrition Edition

“Brown (Ofada) rice makes you lose weight.”Verdict: Not exactly. Brown rice does not automatically cause weight loss.What it does do is this: But, brown rice and white rice have almost the same calories. If you eat a big plate of … Continue reading

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Bleeding at 29 Weeks of Pregnancy!

Q: Hello Doctor. I’m a woman 29yrs of age and pregnant for the second time. I am 29 months gone, went for a doctor’s check up; they ruled out I’m having infection. But since then I’ve been bleeding/ spotting whenever … Continue reading

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