The conventional wisdom has always been that we should all strive to keep our blood pressure low. Even though this is true, having really low blood pressure can be dangerous, as it can impair your body's ability to absorb oxygen, resulting…
Wellness nuggets for 2023 & beyond
This has been the shortest January I can remember. Is it a matter of perspectives or there is so much happening that time seems to speed by?
Whatever the reason may be we will continue to focus on o…
Whoever coined the phrase, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” may have been onto something bigger than he or she had intended. We can now authoritatively state that this pathway applies to women and children as well and it m…
Many of us are beginning to cheat on sleep through no fault of ours. As the year draws to a close and it dawns on you that you have spent more money than you should have, and as the extremely “long” January stares at you, a myriad of thing…
I have realized three groups of people normally make up any audience I speak to. The first group are people who already know the basics of healthy eating, another who do not know and a third who think they know. However, what all these gro…
Over the past few months I have noticed a worrying trend of people getting repeated episodes of heart burn as well as unbearable burning sensation in their bellies. Many of the “victims” seem to be in a long-term relationship with nonstero…
I am aware that a few years ago, Cuba “postponed” Christmas so that farmers could harvest produce and it appears Sikaman should be considering doing something similar in 2022. We are only a few days away from the most magical holiday in th…
When we discuss HIV, prevention is key BUT even for those who may have the virus already it is heartwarming to know that there is treatment so that you can live the life you want to live with or without HIV. Our goal in treatment is to ens…
A few decades ago when I walked the corridors of “The Grey City of The Outlaws Hill….where.. we are brothers and our mother is the School” and long before one village one dam, one district one factory and one man one wife became common par…
“Doctor, I am so tired. I still feel drained even after a 10-hour sleep.”
“I feel lonely, unappreciated and extremely tired. Help me doctor.” These are two of the numerous examples that clients complain of on a daily basis. We are in “a…
Few diseases command the “respect” that diabetes does, even atheists break into uncontrollable “tongues” once you diagnose them with this disease or merely suggest that they may have the condition. Unfortunately many of us out of fear of t…
When it comes to cancer risk factors; ALL RISK FACTORS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL. Someone may have several risk factors and another may have only one or none yet end up with breast cancer or other cancers.
Our best weapon in fighting breast…
1. What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast tissue.
Ghana is estimated to records 20.4% new breast cancer cases, majority between women 35-50yrs (2020 GLOBACAN report).
Breast cancer can cause…
Time seems to be in sprint mode. A few decades ago when we used to indulge in gutter to gutter and trekked on foot several miles to take part in major counters-ball tournaments (you know if you know) it appeared the days and nights wer…
We will limit our discussion of arthritis to osteoarthritis, which is the breakdown of the smooth hyaline cartilage inside the joint. Without a smooth articulating surface, movement in or about the joint becomes painful. It is commonly ref…
Supplements do exactly what their name implies; they supplement i.e. add to. They DO NOT replace medication that your health professional started you on to control your blood pressure or blood sugar. They also supplement what our food give…
In our culture as Ghanaians, snacking is not a big deal even though we have traditional or local snacks. Most of us don't plan to eat snacks. However, people tend to replace main meals with these snacks, giving them a bad reputation. Our “…
Exercise is often described as the wonder-pill, laughter referred to as the best medicine but these two will struggle to make their impact felt if SLEEP is left out of the equation. These days many people wear sleep deprivation like a badg…
“Me nyare n’anso me nti ap)” this is a popular akan saying that can be translated into English as “I am not ill, yet I feel unwell.” It’s that feeling when you just can’t place a finger on what is not right with you.
Today, I can confid…
Over the past three weeks, I seem to be bombarded with challenges involving the heart and mental health and it appears it’s an appropriate time to dig into the archives to reproduce an article I wrote in 2011. It is over a decade ago but t…
"Ghana has confirmed its first two cases of the deadly Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease in the same family as the virus that causes the feared Ebola.”
As deadly as this disease is, all the 2 who tested positive for the virus d…
Over the years, I have built a store of exciting and relevant health tips from several sources. I believe that if we are able to master a few of them it will go a long way to enrich our lives.
“The doctor of the future will give no medici…
The internet may make one feel you can become an expert in a field overnight BUT DO NOT be fooled. It is impossible! Even getting the right source for the information can be dicey. At best you end up with information that gives the impress…
Vitiligo is a disease that causes the skin to lose its colour. This appears as patches which get bigger as the patient ages and this makes it a chronic condition. Melanin is what determines the colour of the human skin and hair, Vitiligo o…
There are a 1001 reasons to postpone donating blood or even being an advocate or sponsor for blood donation BUT those who need blood do not have the luxury of time. Every minute counts and the only way to save lives is to keep our blood ba…
Introduction
It was a warm day in October 2003 in San Diego, California, USA. I was attending the Infectious Disease Society of America’s annual conference. I passionately stood up at a meeting to express my thoughts about media reports…
Whenever there is a change in seasons such as the onset of rains as we are experiencing now we tend to experience a surge in number of people sneezing, coughing and generally feeling unwell. As more people stay indoors and have close conta…
“Once AGAIN, torrential rains have hit the Accra Metropolis, creating heavy floods in various parts that have caused great havoc to lives and property. The team of ministers, the mayor of Accra, officials of the National Disaster Managemen…
It is important to feel comfortable in your doctor’s presence so that you can freely discuss all your challenges including Finances since Financial Health is an important component of holistic wellness. Sometimes the malaise you are experi…
17th May is World Hypertension Day and please do not panic. This is not a stress-filled day that aims at increasing your blood pressure but rather it’s a day set aside to increase awareness of a serial yet silent killer. That is exactly wh…
Sleep comes in different shades. There are those who sleep pretty and hardly move an inch in bed. Then we have those who are virtually at war when in bed and may turn a whole 360 degrees several times in the land of the unknown. Woe betide…
Malaria for centuries has been so common in our part of the world that people tend to associate any form of fever or “bitter taste in mouth” or even general feeling of not being well as malaria. Everyone seems to be an authority on diagnos…
The conventional wisdom has always been that we should all strive to keep our blood pressure low. Even though this is true, having really low blood pressure can be dangerous, as it can impair your body's ability to absorb oxygen, resulting…
Many days in a year are dedicated to important events and awareness creation and in the field of health alone there are so many important days one often gets overwhelmed. Yes, in this era of information overload it is necessary that we get…
Autism spectrum disorder also known as ASD according to the Centre for Disease Control is a developmental disability that can cause significant social communication and behavioural challenges in an individual. According to the World Health…
Over the past few weeks the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Ghana has reduced markedly.
The president of Ghana upon the advice of medical professionals has announced that with effect from Monday 28th March 2022, the we…
Many of us developed a love for afternoon naps while in school because it was mandatory to “sleep” after lunch. It may have been a luxury to get restful sleep in one’s junior years but our brains got the message: sleep after lunch to get a…
Can one exercise too much? The exercise addicts are wondering what the verdict is while the majority of us who dream of new excuses daily to avoid exercising are up in prayer hoping the answer favours them.
Nothing compares to exercise …
World Kidney Day is observed every second Thursday in March. This year's date is March 10th. The goal of the day is to promote awareness of how vital our kidneys are to our overall health. It also aims to decrease the prevalence and impact…
Your Health is Your Responsibility – Take Control!
It is important that we do everything possible within our power to ensure that we stay healthy. Having the appropriate knowledge is very important in our quest to remain healthy so that…
Variety is definitely the spice of life and this year we will read from different professionals who will provide us with priceless nuggets to enhance our health and wellness. In our quest for weight loss, FAT LOSS should be the goal so eve…
The past couple of years may have witnessed less media hype on and before Valentine’s Day and many people have been spared unnecessary heartache. I am sure Cupid is often amazed at the extent some of us go on this single day when ideally w…
I am in no way suggesting that you take a break from your phone even though it is a good idea to do that sometimes.
This year has taken off in a way that can only be described as “fast and furious” but certainly in a good way. It is my …
When you are lucky enough to have those who make your heart tick close by do make the best out of the time especially now that it’s proven that enjoying life does benefit the heart. At the same time act responsibly at all times; if you hav…
COVID-19 seems to be at the receiving end of every missed target, it is the first name to pop up when countries even face mismanagement of their economies through incompetence or sheer greed. I do agree COVID-19 did and continues to disrup…
There is something special about Christmas; just the thought of it either overwhelms you with excitement or you may be drowned with anxiety as panic bells keep ringing. When a budget is read close to Christmas then you can imagine its impa…
I love the years when we competed on whose urine stream could go the farthest, then as time went on we engaged in “more important” competitions but recently the topic quite often centres on how often one wakes up at night to urinate. Sleep…
I have on several occasions had the unpleasant duty of telling family, friends and clients about a medical condition that they may be challenged with; heart disease, stroke, HIV, COVID-19, cancer etc. but none of them seem to have the same…
It’s another brilliant day in Sikaman but I am at a loss as to why so little is said about Climate Change especially at this time when thousands of Climate Change experts, pretenders and world leaders are deliberating on the way forward. T…
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