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Daily Health Tips: Hygiene Tips for Laundry

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
http://youtu.be/XWT8IZneF2I It is Saturday and the world’s preferred day for laundry. Before you start on yours, perhaps you should take a look at this video to make sure you are doing it just right 😀

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: ‘False’ Positive Blood Pregnancy Test?

Q: Good day Doc I would like to know. What is the cause of blood always reading positive to pregnancy but urine doesn’t test positive? Looking forward to your response. A:  When pregnancy tests are done, they usually test for … Continue reading →

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Nasal Congestion

Q: Hello Dr. Thanks for the selfless job you are doing. I need your help urgently. My son(4yrs) for the past 3wks has been having nasal Congestion, I have used nasal drip but to no avail. What should I do? … Continue reading →

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In defense of the salt shaker – Harvard Health

After years of hearing the dangers of eating too much salt, could you be at risk of eating too little salt? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cycle-of-rebound-headaches-2019110718180

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Stopping the vicious cycle of rebound headaches – Harvard Health

Did you know that over-use of medicines that stop headaches can actually trigger headaches? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stopping-the-vicious-cycle-of-rebound-headaches-2019110718180

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Daily Health Tips: What Is The Cause of Brown Coloured And Blood Stained Breast Milk?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi Dr Ketch, Please, let me know what is responsible for flow of brownish breast milk, occasionally mixed with blood? What step should be taken to control it if need be. A: Brownish breast milk…

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Daily Health Tips: Diabetic With Peripheral Neuropathy…Where Do I Start?!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good Morning Dr. My problem and concerns are as follow 1) I’m a diabetic and eating right/losing weight is a major,major downfall 4 me. 2) I also have R/A causing my knees 2 ache on…

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Always Have Muscle Cramps?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: I usually suffer severe cramps all over my body muscles at night. I wake up, stand and stretch in vain. The pain is usually so intense that I feel like crying loudly like a baby.…

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Daily Health Tips: Breast Lump In A Man

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Happy Easter to you all 😀 I hope you had a great day! My prayer for you all is that all your dreams, hopes and aspirations will receive fresh life, this season. Q: Good day Doctor.…

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Daily Health Tips: Should I Opt For Caesarian Section For My Precious Baby?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: I am advised to go for Caesarian Section because I waited for 12yrs for this baby. What is your advice on this, Doc? A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! I feel truly happy and excited for…

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