Tag Archives: health

Pregnancy Comes With Surprises… But Excessive Saliva Can Be One Of The Most Frustrating

Posted on March 31, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Pregnancy made me produce so much saliva… I didn’t know what to do with it. This is a problem many pregnant women are shy to ask about… but it can be very uncomfortable. A mum asked me: Q: Good evening … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do When Everything Suddenly Starts To Smell Bad In Pregnancy?

Posted on March 18, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Pregnancy can do strange things to the body. Suddenly foods you once loved smell terrible…Sometimes even water becomes difficult to drink. One expectant mother asked: I am 15 weeks pregnant, every food smells bad to me, and I do not … Continue reading →

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World Kidney Day 2026

Posted on March 13, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Are your kidneys healthy enough to take you through the next 10…20…50…maybe even 100 years of your life? Today is World Kidney Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness and educate people about kidney health. So, are … Continue reading →

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Milk Coming From Your Breast…But You’re Not Breastfeeding?

Posted on March 12, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good evening ma’am. I noticed milk-like fluid coming from my breast, but I’m not breastfeeding. What could be causing this? A: Thanks for your question. Here are 5 things you should know about nipple discharge: 1) The colour does … Continue reading →

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World Hearing Day!

Posted on March 10, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

A few days ago was World Hearing Day. How come you feel sad or cry when a sad song is played? Think about it…that’s right. It’s because you heard the lyrics and perhaps it tugged at a memory. What about … Continue reading →

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Left Breast Pain

Posted on March 3, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

March is that month when we celebrate the women in our lives, intentionally. Since it’s Women’s Month, I will focus a lot on women’s health. Be sure to celebrate all the women around you Q: I woke to pain in … Continue reading →

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Does The Mixture of Milk and Raw Egg Make You Fat?

Posted on March 3, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good afternoon ma’am. Is it true that mixture of milk and raw egg can make someone fat? A: My mum told me the strangest story about something I used to do when I was a child. According to her … Continue reading →

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Educate Me On Protein In Urine

Posted on February 18, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good day Dr. I went for a lab test and the result came out that I have protein in my urine. Please can you educate me more about it? Thanks. A: Hey! Thanks for writing in. In another version … Continue reading →

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After the Babies, the Travels, and the Weight… I Had to Begin Again.

Posted on February 16, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

After 14 days of walking, dancing, sweating, and choosing health…I found myself thinking about my own journey with weight, motherhood, travelling and forgetting to keep my wellness hat on, and starting again. I remember those years before I had my … Continue reading →

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Re-Visiting Johnny Walker In Honour Of Becoming More Active!

Posted on February 9, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

In the spirit of having you become more active, I’m sharing this post I made some years back. The children in the post are all young adults now. How time flies!!! Johnny Walker!!! Okay! This is certainly not what you … Continue reading →

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