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Power Oil Saturday Challenge.

Please note that the answers to this challenge have to be submitted on our blog on this same post titled Power Oil Saturday Challenge.

On our 5-minute show on Wednesday, we listed some causes of heart disease.

“For a chance to win any of our prizes, answer the question below’:

How does high cholesterol level lead to heart disease?

The first person to answer correctly, will win our star prize.

Terms and conditions:

Participants must be followers of our blog. If you’re not a follower, click on the link http://www.chatwithdrketch.com and click on the follow button to qualify. The follow button is on the bottom right hand corner of the page and floats with the page.

Answers are based on our TV show as broadcast on Silverbird TV on Wednesday, 24th December.

The first correct answer is the winner of the 1st prize (a 3 litre bottle of Power oil, a Power oil apron, a Power oil T-shirt and pens)

The next 2 correct answers get a Power oil apron, a Power oil T-shirt and Power oil branded pens.

All winners will be entered into the grand finale challenge for this season happening in the 11th week. Mouth watering, exciting gifts!!!

(To qualify for the grand finale draw, all winners should send in pictures of themselves wearing their Power Oil aprons and cooking up a storm in the kitchen using Power Oil. The winners will be revealed in the 11th week.)

Only one answer per participant will be accepted.

If a participant provides more than one answer, the first answer will be used.

Edited answers will be disqualified.

This challenge lapses by 11.59 pm on Tuesday, the 30th of December, 2014

So, what are you waiting for?! Best of luck, guys!

Q: Dr is it compulsory to have sex during pregnancy in order to have a safe delivery? Does every woman or lady have dry vagina during pregnancy which leads to painful sex? What is the cause?

A: Thanks for the question and since I’ve received a couple of this same type of question ever since we discussed sexual intercourse during pregnancy, it’s important to re-iterate the finer points of that discussion.

Sexual intercourse is generally considered safe during pregnancy unless there are reasons why your obstetrician has suggested against it. This, however, does not mean that sexual intercourse is a necessary condition for a baby to be delivered safely. No! One could very well be pregnant for nine months and deliver safely without having had even one episode of sexual intercourse during pregnancy. Think about all the split families you know (husband in one country and wife in another!)

During pregnancy, the hormone estrogen is in abundant supply and should ordinarily make vaginal dryness a rarity. However, this is not always the case. A woman may not have the urge for sexual intercourse and indeed, has vaginal dryness such that if intercourse were to go ahead, it would be a painful ordeal for her as described above.

What are the causes of vaginal dryness in pregnancy (a period where ordinarily, the abundance of the hormone, estrogen should make vaginal lubrication a matter to be taken for granted)? They include:

• Lack of adequate foreplay
• Stress
• Emotional disconnect
• Douching
• Diabetes
• Childbirth and breastfeeding

Being overly tired is a reason why you may not be interested in sexual intercourse too and thus, vaginal dryness is a natural consequence of that.

Remember that communication is key, especially during this time to ensure that you and your husband understand what’s going on in each other’s minds. Getting a massage from hubby may be a good way to de-stress you and get you to emotionally re-connect with hubby.

You could also try out other means of exploring sexual intimacy together. Whatever you do, be sure to keep the communication lines open.

For more on this topic, please click on the link below:

Daily Health Tips: When Should I Stop Having Sex With My Pregnant Wife?

I hope y’all had a great day? Have a fabulous night 😀

Merry Christmas, y;all 😀

Be sure to share love with the people you care about and people you don’t even know.

Read the Christmas story to yourself, children, friends and family. Let’s not forget the real reason why we celebrate.

Try to go easy on the drinks and food 😀 Try healthier substitutions of your favourite meals and snacks. For a quick reminder class on that, please click on this link https://chatwithdrketch.com/2014/12/10/daily-health-tips-healthier-substitutes-for-foods-we-love/

Remember, a second on the lips…a lifetime on the hips!

Have a wonderful day!

‘Twas the night before Christmas! Have you read or heard that story? It’s a Christmas classic. On Christmas eve, in my home, we have a tradition…we all dress up and have dinner and then sit around the tree to read this story and have the children perform for us. Do you have any Christmas traditions? They make Christmas that much more special! But I digress…

Are you thinking of what to serve up on the day? Or for the different guests coming over? Are you worried that, though you want to cook and eat healthy, you just may not keep up with it?

Let me share one of my favourite recipes for cooking delicious chicken. I actually learnt to do the very first time while in med. school…don’t worry 😀 It’s a lot more than student grub!

Cut up your chicken into sizes you’re comfortable with. It would really be a great idea to remove the skin of the chicken 😀 Add onions and your spices to the chicken pieces (garlic, ginger, a little salt, pepper if you like spicy etc). If you can, cover with cling film and let it marinade overnight (let the spices really penetrate into the chicken).

Then add the chicken pieces to a pot and place over very low heat and allow the chicken to cook. Keep stirring such that the chicken cooks and even ‘sorta’ fries itself 😀 This is my brand of broiling 😀 You can also do this in the oven. Serve some pieces up with salad as a meal, or with jollof rice or alone as finger food for your guests. It tastes really, really delicious!

By the way, it wasn’t an error that there were no added oil or water. They are not needed.

Try it out and let me know what you think!

I hope y’all had a great day 😀

Q: Hello, please ma’am I need your help, what can I use for ringworm?

A: Infection with ringworm can be very embarrassing…especially if it’s in a visible area of the body. I’m sure we all know that ring worm is not really a worm but a fungal infection and really prevention is focused on personal hygiene. Take a bath, clean up well and keep your personal things, personal. No sharing of towels and underwear.

Treatment is with an antifungal cream (you can ask for one in your pharmacy shop) but more severe infections would require an oral agent too (that is a tablet taken by mouth).

For more on this, please click on the links below:

Daily Health Tips: I Have Ringworm All Over My Body!

Daily Health Tips: Is This A Fungal Infection?

Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Keep Having These Itchy Rashes In My Groin?

Daily Health Tips: I Am Embarrassed By The Bald Patches On My Son’s Head!!!

I hope y’all had a great day?
Good night, people 😀

Q: Hello Doctor, I am a mother of a year and six months old baby girl. Is it possible to see my menstrual flow and yet be pregnant? I saw my flow on the 8th of this month although it didn’t flow normally, I feel weak in the mornings and most times, feel like spitting.

A: Technically, you cannot menstruate while pregnant. However, you may bleed at about the same time that you would have your period. This is an implantation bleed as the fertilized egg gets comfortable in the uterus 😀 There are other causes. Please click on the link below for more on this topic.

Daily Health Tips: Can I Menstruate When I’m Pregnant?

So, I suggest you go to the hospital to check out these symptoms.
It’s almost Christmas!!! Why not surprise someone who is really not expecting it this Christmas? That colleague at work who appears to be a pain in delicate places…or the neighbor who you feel has a huge chip on his shoulder…or that friend who’s no longer a friend…The list is endless. Pick at least one person and show them serious, unexpected love 😀 It is, afterall, the season of love….For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son!

Have a good evening, people 😀

Have you ever wondered what the best time to register for Antenatal care should be? Immediately? First trimester? Second Trimester? Third Trimester? What’s even a trimester? What will the doctor ask me and what information am I expected to provide? What are those drugs that women are usually given? Do I need to take them?

The book, Just For The Health Of It With Dr Ketch, explores these and other issues

Get a copy by clicking on this link http://www.buywiseng.com/index.php…

You can pay with your card or through the banks. A copy will be delivered to your doorstep 😀

Have you ever wondered what the best time to register for Antenatal care should be? Immediately? First trimester? Second Trimester? Third Trimester? What’s even a trimester? What will the doctor ask me and what information am I expected to provide? What are those drugs that women are usually given? Do I need to take them?

The book, Just For The Health Of It With Dr Ketch, explores these and other issues

Get a copy by clicking on this link http://www.buywiseng.com/index.php…

You can pay with your card or through the banks. A copy will be delivered to your doorstep 😀

If you’re outside the country and want a copy please call 08093141644 or email healthylivingwithdrketch@gmail.com.

Q: Good morning, Dr. Ketch. Please my mum is 56yrs old and is having BP issues. She’s been on Lexotan for 2 weeks now, because she’s having difficulty sleeping. Is there any other remedy to help her sleep well at night apart from drugs because she’s scared she might be addicted? Also tests were conducted on her last week and the result shows she has high cholesterol level which she needs to cut down on. Please, what are the things she needs to avoid and what can help cut down cholesterol fast? Please, this is very urgent as she’s getting more worried. Please help!!!

A: Not getting enough sleep is a challenge at any time and your mum is right, becoming dependent on a sleeping pill is not the way to go.

Sleep problems may show up as difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep if one wakes up in the night, waking up too early and being unable to fall back asleep or waking up feeling very tired etc. This is called insomnia. These problems may (secondary insomnia) or may not (primary insomnia) be related to other health/disease conditions. Women over 60 years of age are more prone, people who are stressed and travel long distances across time zones are also more likely to have insomnia.

Causes of insomnia include stress of life (divorce, death of a loved one etc), medications, depression, anxiety, pain or discomfort etc
Insomnia without underlying medical conditions can be treated with lifestyle modifications like the under-mentioned ones:

Have a regular sleep routine that allows you (an adult) about 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily. Go for the higher limit, by the way 😀 Cultivate good sleep habits (no TVs in room, no work before bed time, a warm bath before bed etc). Lay off the caffeine and alcohol before bed time too. Regular exercise helps relieve everyday tension but vigorous exercise before bedtime may lead to inability to sleep too. Make your room a haven for sleep and clear out all clutter and be sure that you have invested in a good mattress and pillows. It’s a good idea to ventilate the day’s issues before you actually start getting ready for bed, so you can mentally file every issue away in a ‘to-do’ or ‘done’ box ahead of the next day.

Insomnia due to underlying medical condition needs the medical condition to be addressed.

High cholesterol level can be addressed with lifestyle modifications:
Exercise can help increase your level of good cholesterol. Aim for 150 minutes of activity weekly. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting on an exercise regimen, especially if you have been sedentary for a while.
Smoking reduces the level of good cholesterol. So, if you smoke, stop and if you don’t smoke, don’t start
Eat more fiber. Soluble fiber in wheat and oats can help reduce cholesterol levels.
Fatty fish (sardines, salmon, mackerel), walnuts, soya beans etc contain Omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce cholesterol levels.
Use healthier oils to cook. Oils high in mono-unsaturated fatty acids provide health benefits for the body

Her doctor will determine if this is sufficient or she needs medication.

I hope y’all had a great day! 😀

Big hugs 🙂

And now for the real challenge for today….

Power Oil Saturday Challenge for 20th December.

Please note that the answers to this challenge have to be submitted on our blog on this same post titled Power Oil Saturday Challenge for 20th December.

On our 5-minute show on Wednesday, we gave tips to help keep cholesterol levels normal.

“For a chance to win any of our prizes, answer the question below’:

How does eating healthy help to maintain heart health?

The first person to answer correctly, will win our star prize.

Terms and conditions:

Participants must be followers of our blog. If you’re not a follower, click on the link http://www.chatwithdrketch.com and click on the follow button to qualify. The follow button is on the bottom right hand corner of the page and floats with the page.

Answers are based on our TV show as broadcast on Silverbird TV on Wednesday, 17th December.

The first correct answer is the winner of the 1st prize (a 3 litre bottle of Power oil, a Power oil apron, a Power oil T-shirt and pens)

The next 2 correct answers get a Power oil apron, a Power oil T-shirt and Power oil branded pens.

All winners will be entered into the grand finale challenge for this season happening in the 11th week. Mouth watering, exciting gifts!!!

(To qualify for the grand finale draw, all winners should send in pictures of themselves wearing their Power Oil aprons and cooking up a storm in the kitchen using Power Oil. The winners will be revealed in the 11th week.)

Only one answer per participant will be accepted.

If a participant provides more than one answer, the first answer will be used.

Edited answers will be disqualified.

This challenge lapses by 11.59 pm on Tuesday, the 23rd of December, 2014

So, what are you waiting for?! Best of luck, guys!