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Daily Health Tips: Debunk The Cancer Myths!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Cancer Day with a focus on debunking the myths. there are so many myths (untrue) stories that surround cancer that often times we are none too sure what is helpful and what is not. I have heard … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: First Milestone!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

It is month 2 and the first milestone, as the year that started a few days ago, starts making a run for it (for what???) 😀 How are you keeping up with your ‘resolutions’? What’s going on with those plans … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Agbo and Malaria: a match made in heaven…or not?

Posted on February 2, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Many people take ‘agbo’ herb drink…especially Lagos people. What is the effect in the body? A: I have seen people who swear by Agbo and claim not to have been to the hospital for ‘gazillion’ 😀 years as a … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Should my children be on a diet?

Posted on February 1, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Is this diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains applicable to children? I feel that, because they are growing, they need sugar and the likes. A: You are certainly right. They need sugar to fuel all that activity that … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Am I Always Constipated?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: What is the cause of constipation and how can it be prevented? A: Constipation occurs when faeces passes too slowly down the digestive tract causing the stool to become hard and brittle. It leads to a situation where a … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do Diabetics Sweat Excessively?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Why is it that diabetics sweat a lot? A: Everyone sweats when they have exerted themselves like after exercise, staying out on a hot day, staying in a poorly ventilated room or even when anxious. However, sweating in a … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Laundry tips

Posted on January 29, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Did you know that there are basic hygiene rules for doing laundry? Did I hear you say, ‘seriously’? Isn’t it enough that I want to do the laundry? Now there are rules of hygiene for that too? Well, I’m sorry … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Posted on January 28, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Hello everyone! 😀 Having a good day? This might interest you. 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 … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How many servings of fruit should I take daily?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: How much fruit should I eat in a day?Q: What fruits are the best to eat? A: Fruits are part of a healthy diet and everyone should have at least 5 servings in a day. However, fruits are also … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Sensitive Teeth

Posted on January 25, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a great week? Do you love your ice cubes and just love to chew on it? Well, here’s news for you. You just might be contributing to the development of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth … Continue reading →

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