Forget the urban myth about the size of his shoes being an indicator of the size of his…Penis. Did you know that the penis tells you a lot about his heart health? Just like the heart needs healthy unclogged blood vessels to carry oxygen to it, the penis needs healthy blood vessels to become erect…. […]
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Ramadan is the 1st-30th April this Year. What do you need to do to prepare? Well, Islam says that if you have diabetes you do not need to fast. However, some people with Diabetes might still like to fast. It may be safe, but the risks include high blood sugar leading to severe illness, extremely
Diabetic? What about Ramadan? Read More »
Today I am sharing the details of an interesting study regarding Gut Health. It’s not my study but I have been asked to share it. The subject of Gut bacteria is one that I have been meaning to write about for some time, so this seems like a good opportunity. But what is Gut Health?
There’s a Party Happening in your Gut….Want to know how good it is? Read More »
People have asked me why I have been unusually silent on the use of “Ivermectin” the supposed wonder drug for preventing and treating COVID. The answer is simple: Just like most business people would not advise investing in something they don’t understand, I don’t believe doctors should prescribe a drug unless they know is likely
Invermectin: Knowing what we don’t know. Read More »
This is a COVID 19 vaccine made by the Chinese state company “ Sinopharm”. It’s real name is BBIBP-Cor V. It is not to be mixed up with other commonly exported Chinese COVID 19 vaccine called the “Sinovac” vaccine. Does it Work? Trials by the same state owned manufacturer have given it an efficacy rate
So What is the “Sinopharm” Vaccine and Should you Take it? Read More »
So as a healthcare worker I finally got my first dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine on Saturday! I feel like I have won the lottery, and I was so happy to have seen many of you there also… So how did I feel after? Well, truth be told on Sunday I had a mild
So I’ve finally had my first dose of the Astra Zeneca COVID 19 Vaccine Read More »
Cervical Cancer is one of the commonest and yet the most preventable cancers in Women worldwide. We are so lucky to have a good screening test to help us detect precancerous changes in the cervix. – The “Pap” test introduced in the 1940s has reduced the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer by 77% in
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Read More »
Long COVID What is it? Much like Chick V, the virus which causes COVID 19, SARS -CoV-2- can leave longer lasting symptoms in about 10% of people. We say these “post acute” Covid symptoms are symptoms going on longer than three weeks after the start of symptoms. The symptoms can last for months,
Did you know that we do minor surgery? If you have a lump or bump that you want removed, we can do a minor procedure under local anaesthetic, right here in our new treatment room. We also remove ingrown toenails, abscesses and do cyst and comedone extractions too! Have a pesky wart or verruca or skin tag that
Minor Surgery Available at Ames Medical Services Read More »