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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: What Do These Figures Mean?

Q: Kudos to you Doctor. I was given a questionnaire to fill, by a group of Medical Students, in which my blood pressure, weight and height were measured. Can you please interpret the outcome to me ma’am, as it is … Continue reading

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Sweeteners: Time to rethink your choices? – Harvard Health

Aspartame. Saccharine. Some common names bandied around by people who want to live healthier by avoiding sugar. These are non-sugar sweeteners. But….are they healthy? Do they help the weight loss journey? Aspartame has certainly received a bad rap over the … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: How Do I De-Worm?

Q: Good day. I bought a 400MG DE-WORM DRUG. How do I take it? Is it before eating in the morning or I can take it this evening before eating or after eating? A: Hey! Thanks for writing in. How do you … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: It’s Green! Does That Matter?!

Q: Hello Doctor! Help a lady she’s in need, Mmm my 3-month baby worries me. I breastfeed and use formula at the same time. His faeces are green. What might be the problem?? Thanks A: Thanks for writing in. In … Continue reading

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Still On Shoes…

Have you ever bought shoes and then found later that they appear quite tight…and despite everything the salesperson had told you about how the shoes will ‘expand’, it’s just not happening? Or perhaps, you find that when you buy shoes … Continue reading

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Daily health tip…safe heels?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
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…

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#HLWDK Daily Health tips: Hot Flushes

Q: Hello Dr. please post for me and hide my ID. Just wanted to find out when ‘hot flushes’ end.  I am 52 going on 53 years old soon.  I started having hot flushes when I was 39 years old.  … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Nose Bleeds

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good morning Doc. Sorry for disturbing you this early morning. Doc, my two year old son woke up this morning, bleeding from his nose this morning with blood all over the bed sheet, though I…

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Have Acne (Pimples)?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Please Dr, how can I cure my pimples naturally? A: Pimples or acne are always a serious concern for males and females of all ages. When you’re a teenager, it appears life is generally miserable…

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Daily Health Tips: Dripping Nose!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good Evening Dr. Please, I need your help on this. I have been married now for 7yrs and I dated my husband for 2 years. Please, the problem is running nose. His nose never dries.…

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