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Daily Health Tips: Sores And Rashes After Wearing My Sanitary Towel For 6 Hours!

Q: Hello Doc, I wore a pad for almost 6 hours. After I removed it, I developed itchy rashes. I scratched for days. I’ve now discovered sores and I don’t know which drugs to take. I even started suspecting my … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

The month of May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Are you a teenager? Are you able to have honest and open conversations with your parents, guardians or mentors about issues concerning sex or contraception? Do you feel comfortable telling them … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Why Does My Daughter Love Eating Soil/Sand?

Q: My kid of 2 years has a craving for soil. How can I stop her? A: As children grow and discover their hands and their ability to pick up things, they also decide on a favourite destination….the mouth! 😀 … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Why Does My 11-Year Old Daughter Have Painful Lumps In Her Underarms?

Q: Hello Dr Ketch, My eleven-year old daughter is having pains under her armpit with tiny swellings in one spot. Please help me. What is this and what do I do? Thanks. A: Hallos 😀 Pain and swelling in the … Continue reading

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Losing The Belly Fat After A Baby!

Just had a baby and wondering how to lose all of that baby weight? Well, read my story 😀 I remember those years before I had my first baby! I see some of those pictures and I gaze in awe. … Continue reading

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Oral Hygiene Tips Brought To You By Oral B Toothpaste

Ever heard of the baby bottle tooth decay? The baby bottle tooth decay is a condition that occurs when babies’ teeth are exposed to prolonged contact with sugary liquids or substances. In children, this would occur by allowing children to … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Skimmed Vs Full Cream Milk

As a follow up to the post of yesterday, I’ll make some comments and I’ll take on some on the questions raised. Full cream milk is advised for children from 1 year when they can start taking regular milk till … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: How Much Milk Do I Need?

Q: Thank you Dr Ketch for the wellness information you share.  It’s really helpful. Please what’s the right portion of milk to take per day? A: Thanks for writing in. Milk is full of protein, calcium and other nutrients needed … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Why Does My 3-Year Old Son Repeat Questions He’s Asked?

Q: Good day Dr Ketch! Please, I have a 3 year old son (adopted). I’m concerned about his development. When he is asked a question, he repeats that same question instead of answering it. He does this also in school … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: How Can I Lose 20kg In 6 Weeks?

Q: Dr good evening. Thanks for your teachings on healthy living. My question is – I presently weigh 90kg and my height is 147 cm. I need to get down to 70kg without exercises within 6wks. Please, tell me the … Continue reading

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