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Bananas are healthy not just because they help with muscle cramps and lower blood pressure, but also because they contain Manganese and Vitamin B which release Serotonin…the feel good hormone. Nothing like a feel-good boost when you are dealing with stress #DreamYourDream

What you need?
2 medium sized bananas
One small pineapple
Smoothie maker and/or blender

‘A study in the December 2016 Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging showed that drinking tea frequently is associated with a lower risk of dementia, especially for people who are genetically predisposed to the disease.’

To learn more, please click on this link: http://www.health.harvard.edu/alzheimers-and-dementia/regular-tea-drinking-linked-with-dementia-prevention

To learn more about dementia, please click on this link: https://chatwithdrketch.com/2017/02/13/daily-health-tips-avoid-slipping-down-the-forgetful-slope/

Have a great weekend 🙂

Q: Good morning Doctor, please I hope u respond to my question this time MA. My baby is a year & nine months she have been having this kind of rash as long as about three months that have spoilt especially her legs. It appears like mosquito bite & inches her a lot, several cream & antibiotics have been written & used I even have to make agbo (local herb) for her twice now it gets better & reoccur, blood test was done I was told result is OK. Please help because I don’t know what else to do & can’t stand seeing her itching so much.

A: I have seen people who swear by Agbo and claim not to have been to the hospital for ‘gazillion’ 😀 years as a result of the fact that they take this. This cuts across different social strata as I have met people in different strata of the society that use it. So, is it effective? This herb is thought to be effective against malaria, typhoid, sexually transmitted infections etc.

Now, I am always personally worried when one drug cures a multitude of things…it’s sorta worrisome. However, some scientists have done some work and noted that the original Agbo herbs have some anti-oxidant activity and so it could very well be curative of some illnesses.

But, the alcohol and other additives that are packed into it make one even more skeptical about its usefulness in treatments except the aim is to knock out the person taking it 😀 For a baby, this a definte no -no!

Again, there are no specific dosages for these herbs and they are generally hawked in very unhygienic conditions. Some of the components could also pose health threats to children and adults alike if it is not known whether they are allergic to these components.

All in all, a lot of work needs to be done on Agbo, if it is to be accepted as a useful treatment for any ailment. This will help confirm exact components, dosage and possible drug interactions.

So, in the meantime, leave well alone…seriously  😀

Rashes in your baby could be due to different things and so it’s difficult to say what it is over the net 😀 Sorry, this medium has its limitations 😀

Starting with common things, it may very well be heat rashes. If you’re of the school of thought that believes children should be all covered up in warm clothes even what it’s hot, then, this may be the cause of the rashes. To prevent this, ensure that you dress your baby in light clothes when the weather is hot and vice versa. Trust me, they have the same ability to feel hot or cold…just like you :O

Then, it could be due to eczema. This can arise from the soaps and bubble baths et al that you are using.  It could also be due to rough fabrics or allergy to foods. To prevent this, choose mild baby products that are not perfumed, be gentle when drying baby after a bath…just pat dry.

It could also be due to fungal or bacterial infections.

Have you taken your baby to see a paediatrician or did you just go to a pharmacy? You need to take your baby in to see the paediatrician so that a proper diagnosis can be made. If need be, he/she may refer to a dermatologist (a skin doctor) and then proper treatment can be started.

I hope this helps.

Have a good night, y’all 😀

‘Stress in adults, especially older adults, has many causes. You may experience it as a result of managing chronic illness, losing a spouse, being a caregiver, or adjusting to changes due to finances, retirement, or separation from friends and family. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do for stress relief.’

To learn more, click here: http://www.health.harvard.edu/stress/stress-relief-tips-for-older-adults

Have a good night, y’all 😀

We have often heard that breakfast is the best meal of the day; but often times we rush out and without this, we start our day. When we skip breakfast, we are likely to binge on other foods later on, increasing our calorie count and opening us up to lifestyle diseases. Want to count your calories? Download the food tracker on the Samsung health app and find a reliable companion to remind you of the calorie count of all your foods! #DreamYourDream #Mondaymotivation #healthylivingwithdrketch

Q: Doc I don’t know if I’m pregnant or not because 2 months I don’t have monthly period then the next month my period came..I am worried because after its color black. Can you please help me to understand what happening? Thanks.
A: The uterus (womb) usually prepares to receive a fertilized egg every month and when that fails, the thickened lining of the uterus which had prepared to receive a baby is shed. Usually, this blood does not contain clots as anti-coagulants (substances that prevent clotting of blood) in blood ensure that this doesn’t happen.However, if the blood is flowing faster than the anticoagulants can work, then clots appear. This would usually happen on the heaviest day of the flow as appears to be the case here. So, clots do not necessarily suggest a problem.But, if this appears to be the case on all or most days of the period, or you find that you’re using a sanitary towel per hour for several hours, please see your gynaecologist.

Conditions that may lead to excessive bleeding and therefore, clots in blood during a menstrual period include a miscarriage (of a pregnancy), fibroids, dramatic recent weight loss, thyroid problems, large uterus etc If this is further accompanied by feeling of faintness, tiredness and paleness, you should head to the hospital immediately.

Towards the end of a period, the blood usually becomes dark due to older blood not being expelled fast enough from the body. It is not usually a cause for concern and should not prevent pregnancy. If, however, the dark colour is present all through the menstrual period, please see your doctor. Better safe than sorry.

As for the missing period, remember that a ‘regular’ menstrual cycle is supposedly one in which the cycle (the length of time from the 1st day of a menstrual period to the first day of the next menstrual period) is about 28 days but there is nothing abnormal about cycles that fall outside of this range. It could range from about 24 days to 34 days with ovulation happening at mid cycle. Indeed, in some women each period appears to have a different cycle. For young girls who have just started menstruating, skipped or irregular periods may occur.What do people refer to as irregular periods? Well, if the time between each period changes, or the length of days of the period changes or indeed when the quantity of blood lost during each period changes, the period is termed irregular. What can cause these changes?

They include:

• Changes in hormone levels, as is common in the puberty period or menopausal period (not an issue here)Stress

• Excessive weight loss or excessive weight gain

• Fibroids• Problems with the thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

• Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD)

• Scarring from previous surgery in the uterus

• Breast feeding mothers may also experience irregular periods as the hormones released may delay return of menstruation. Remember, however, that this is not an effective means of contraception.

So, it’s always a good idea to keep a record of your periods: length of cycles, number of days the period lasts, presence of pain etc. If you keep a chart of this over time, you would be able to know what is normal for you.

Treatment of irregular periods depends on cause: fibroids, PCOD, hyperthyroidism all have to be treated. If irregularity is due to stress, learning coping mechanisms or relaxation techniques may help. Reduce weight or go easy on your exercise routine, if weight issues are a problem.

So, you might want to go and see your doctor to check you out.All the best.

Good night y’all  😀