The bite-should be on food, not on baby
As I researched on the content of this story, I was reminded of a story that happened several years ago, at our village in Bungoma. That fateful morning, my two younger sisters had been sent to the shops to buy breakfast when they spotted a wild dog walking by the roadside. In an attempt to…
Read MoreHave TB? Take heart you can be cured
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease brought about by bacteria scientifically known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its characteristic name is a result of the appearance of the bacteria, which is the shape of a tuber. A German physician, Dr. Robert Koch, discovered the cause of Tuberculosis in 1882. He was awarded a Nobel Prize for this discovery, which was a great milestone in diagnosing and finding…
Read MoreAcquire first aid skills for rescue during emergencies
Accidents and emergencies are part of the everyday life of small children. Therefore, parents need to take precaution to guard the little ones against unnecessary injuries. According to George Kirubi, an Emergency Medical Trainer at AAR Emergency Rescue Services, ‘First Aid is the provision of emergency treatment and life support for people who are ill or injured, including…
Read MoreMy treasured breast…pure and natural
I recently had surgery on one of my breasts (a story for another day) and the first thing I revealed to my girlfriend when she called to comfort me was my fear of this huge scar being left forever imbedded on my breast. The healing process aside, I was worried about my sexual appeal. When…
Read MoreFighting incontinence via the internet
At last, your challenge with incontinence can now be alleviated, thanks to the internet, which is providing information, help and guidance. Incontinence is a condition in which a person involuntarily loses urine or bowel control. It is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is most prevalent among women and older…
Read MoreBasis of HIV and AIDS
Granted, the subject of HIV/AIDS is not strange to many of us. But though familiar, it is easy to forget the basics, the facts about this scourge. We seek to remind you of what you may have forgotten, and what you may not know. Early this year, findings released by the government showed that Kenya’s…
Read MoreMy partner is HIV positive, but I can’t leave her
Some couples struggle to keep marriages afloat because of differences such as finances, infidelity and lack of children. There are others that are struggling to swim against the tide of HIV. Just what happens when a partner becomes HIV positive while the other is negative? David Njoroge* and his wife, Linet*, have been married for 12 years.…
Read MoreInfertility in Men
All about sperm count There is an almost instant conclusion in society that when a couple cannot conceive, the woman must be the cause; she is barren. Relatives and friends would hope-and sometimes have the audacity to suggest-that the woman should be abandoned. The man should move on with his life. Today there is increasing awareness…
Read MoreOooops! Because of stress: urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is when one loses urine from the body uncontrollably. It happens to both women and men. Stress incontinence however occurs mostly in women. It happens because the sphincter, which acts as the gate to your bladder, can’t stay closed when there is pressure in the abdomen. As a result, the sphincter opens slightly allowing…
Read MoreThe rainbow of benefits of omega 3
The ancient Romans and Old wives tales had it that fish was good for the brain long before anyone took this seriously. Then the eighties brought with it new discoveries about the health benefits of fish oil. Scientists by then had noted that despite Eskimos living on a regular diet of seal blubber so high…
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