Tag Archives: Dr Ketch

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: 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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Daily Health Tips: Germy Hands

Posted on January 24, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Have you ever raced into the toilet and raced right out…without washing your hands? Tut! Tut!!Tut!!! Let me tell you why you must never do that again. • Even if you are neat, not everyone is clean about using the … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Are 3 Square Meals Sufficient?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: How many meals should I eat in a day? A: The jury is really still out on this one. One school of thought insists that small mini-meals every two to three hours is great and improves metabolism. The other … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Breaking A Fast?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: How should I break a fast? A: Breaking a fast is usually not as easy as it should be. You haven’t been eating and now it’s time to eat, so you pick anything you like to eat. Pretty open … Continue reading →

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