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Q: Doc thanks for all those helpful health tips. My wife has given birth. Ever since, going to 4weeks now, the baby has been drinking food. Within 3weeks she had finished 4 tins of Nan 1. Her mother’s breast milk … Continue reading →

Q: Please, can I drink aloe vera and lime to lose weight? A: Aloe vera is great with many health benefits. But useful for weight loss in combination with lime? It sounds like one of those fad diets I have … Continue reading →

Global Hand Washing Day was celebrated earlier this week, on the 15th of October with the theme ‘Raise A Hand For Hygiene’ How many of us can confidently raise our hands for hygiene these days? Last year and some parts … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Doc, l am 1 month pregnant now but I have been experiencing loss of appetite. So please may I know what food do pregnant women eat? Thank you. A: Early pregnancy can be a trying time for a … Continue reading →

Q: Dr is it good to have only 1 or 2 days menstrual period? A: There are various shades of ‘normal’ in menstrual cycles with the menstrual flow lasting between 2 to 8 days and the cycle lasting anything from … Continue reading →

Q: Little Blood coming out during early pregnancy…causes and cure??? A: Bleeding during pregnancy can be worrying whether it’s a little or a lot. But, it may not necessarily be the sign of a problem. Bleeding can occur in early … Continue reading →

Q: Hallo Dr, please what can be used to reduce gas in the tummy when one is having gas problems? A: ‘Excess gas’ is produced in the body when we swallow it or when our body produces it as a … Continue reading →

Q: Hi Dr. Please I have passed my due date, am 40+3 and my baby has not engaged yet. What do I do? I’m confused A: Hello dear, thanks for writing in. Your confusion and worry is understandable. In our … Continue reading →

Food poisoning can occur as a result of poor hygiene as food gets contaminated with disease causing bacteria. Food poisoning can cause mild to serious symptoms which include abdominal ache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Contaminated food cannot be discerned by smelling … Continue reading →

Want to hear more old wives tales and advice during pregnancy and my take on them? Here goes… Advice Pregnant women should eat native clay called nzu in Ibo. This helps wash unborn baby’s body so that when born the … Continue reading →