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While we are all concerned about COVID let us not forget our general health and all the health screening tests and preventative care we need at this age ! Yes I mean YOU aged 18 and up ! Do you actually know what tests you need to stay healthy even before you have to see a doctor or healthcare provider ? Lately I have heard from people who had legitimate symptoms- non COVID related -that took them to the Emergency…
I started a YouTube channel a few years ago as a fun outlet away from medicine. I didn’t post much on the channel and eventually deleted most of the content. It was not until summer 2016 that I began uploading videos consistently because I wanted to document an important part of my life: closing our medical practice after 10 years and moving out of our country house to live somewhere new. Like most people I was already on Facebook and…
As a little girl living in Nigeria, West Africa, I remember walking around our lush garden admiring the bright tropical flowers like the hibiscus flowers with their red petals, yellow and orange marigold flowers or the oversized green leaves of the elephant plant gently moving in the breeze. During the rainy season the garden seemed so vibrant and alive not only with color, but with little creatures like the lime green grasshoppers or the red velvety caterpillars. Then there were…
We have all heard the horror stories about the child left in the hot car who overheats and tragically dies. As a parent who happens to be a physician I never thought my child could be a victim of over-heating! Before I tell you what happened let me give you a few basic definitions. Normal body Temperature: about 97.7 -99.5 degrees fahrenheit. It fluctuates depending on your environment and physical activity, with meals and the time of cycle for women.…
If you have ever been into a Thai restaurant then you have have certainly seen Pad Thai on the menu: a delicious blend of stir fried noodles, crunchy vegetables & peanuts. My family and I love this warm spicy dish. It is wonderful by itself but I often top it off with peanut dressing and a salad….It is so good! What I love about Thai food and many Asian dishes are the layered or complex flavors created using a balance…
I was recently scrolling through my Facebook page after someone commented on an old post I had written back in 2015. I must have been in a reflective mood but truth be told every thing I said then is what I still believe now. I thought I would share it here with you. As a young girl in Nigeria I remember thinking how perfect my life would be if I lived in the USA. It hasn’t been perfect but despite…
Some days you just need a warm hug, a loving embrace or a meal that puts a smile on everyone’s face. There is nothing like the aroma of all the herbs and vegetables, chicken & scotch bonnet bubbling in a large pot on a Saturday afternoon! The anticipation of a nutritious, delicious and filling meal that transports you to the beaches of the Caribbean or your grandmother’s kitchen. You & your family will love this recipe loaded with protein, vitamins…
I was recently sent a question from a reader who stated she had a hysterectomy last year but still thinks she has her ovaries and wondered why sex felt different and why “it is like no feelings when we have sex?” I thought this was a question that many women may have and not have the courage to ask their doctors so I am answering it here as a benefit to everybody. As I have stated in my previous blogs…