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Can vitamin C prevent a cold? – Harvard Health

Most people stock up on Vitamin C tablets as soon as they suspect they have a cold. Is this a useful practice or not? Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/cold-and-flu/can-vitamin-c-prevent-a-cold

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#HLWDK Irregular Periods With Clots And Vomiting of Blood!

Q: Hello, I am getting sick for one or two weeks and I vomit blood when I am on my menstrual period. And when I menstruate, I am on heavy flow with thick clots. My period doesn’t stop on the … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Why Am I Bleeding?

Hello Ma’am, I’m having a serious problem, I had my periods from the 9th till the 13th of October, the 14th I slept with hubby.  After 5 days, on the 18th, I saw drops of blood. On the 21st I went … Continue reading

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Cholesterol and heart disease: The role of diet – Harvard Health

‘ Your diet clearly plays a role in determining your cholesterol levels, but if you’re like most people, the most important factor isn’t how much cholesterol-rich food you eat. Rather, it’s what else you eat. Figuring this out has been a learning … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Could I Be Pregnant?

Q: Good morning, I need an answer. Please. I gave birth to my 7 month-old baby last August 24, 2019. Then I got my period from September 29 to October 4 (very light period) but it takes almost 4 days. … Continue reading

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Losing steam? Avoid these energy zappers – Harvard Health

‘What may seem like harmless lifestyle habits may really be robbing you of your get-up-and-go.‘ Examples, you demand? Well, read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/losing-steam-avoid-these-energy-zappers

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: On Panty Liners….

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
If you don’t know what panty liners are, just imagine a very flat sanitary towel worn on the panties to absorb vaginal secretions. So, is there anything wrong with wearing them every day? Well, these liners…

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

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
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…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: ‘Doc, Which Is The Best?’

Q: Doc, which is the best? Please,,, A: This question in response to the post yesterday on side effects of the copper IUD, I assume, is referring to the best type of contraceptive. The question below which I answered a … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Abdominal Cramps With IUD

Q: Hey Dr what’s the cause of having cramps after a week of putting the iud (copper one)and comes in the evening? A: Hi dear! Thanks for writing in. The Paragard IUD is a copper-containing IUD. This is probably the … Continue reading

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