Category: Medicine

Diabetes is more prevalent than ever in Kenya and 95% of cases diagnosed are type 2 diabetes. Although for some the development of diabetes is inevitable, perhaps due to hereditary and other factors, for the vast majority prevention and care of diabetes in Kenya can be achieved by taking these 7 simple steps… Before diabetes type 2 becomes fully developed you go through a stage known as pre-diabetes. This is where you start to show some of the symptoms, which if ignored, can lead to full blown diabetes. Make these…

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It is very difficult to make a right and wise decision on which policy to buy when it comes to Medical Insurance in Kenya. This is truly a confusing task. Here is a guideline. Here are the five most important things you have to pay attention to. These items are also your keys to picking a policy that’s right for you: The insurance company’s record of complaints: Every large company will have some complaints. You can obtain more information from the Insurance Regulatory Authority. Avoid companies that have a high…

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Today’s Kenyan woman is more knowledgeable and conscientious than ever about the risks and prevalence of breast cancer in Kenya. This is especially true for women over 40 years of age, who have crossed the threshold of increased risk of breast cancer. Age is so important to the development of breast cancer that about 76% of women who develop it have no other risk factors other than age. However, all women, regardless of age or race, need to acknowledge the risk of developing it. All women are at risk. Prevalence of…

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Not a few women who have been confronted with the reality of unwanted pregnancy have chosen to resolve their problem through abortion in Kenya. Abortion is a procedure that makes use of medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus to end a pregnancy. The procedure is usually done by a licensed physician or someone acting under the supervision of a licensed physician. But lately, it has been done by even unqualified personnel endangering the life of the woman. Women even buy abortion pills…

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Flu and the Immune System COVID 19 cases in Kenya are basically influenza like infections. Influenza (“flu”) strikes every year in Kenya and afflicts millions. Under normal circumstances, flu is not considered a general public health risk. Of course, any disease must be taken seriously for two reasons. First of all, any disease, including flu, can become dangerous through complications. But, let’s also understand the far more important issue with regard to flu (and not just the Corona Virus Disease) but disease in general. Every flu is a problem primarily because…

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Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing are all common symptoms which a vast majority of us experience as allergy symptoms at specific times throughout the year. Many individuals do everything in their power to avoid allergies including changing their diets, staying indoors or taking vitamin supplements like vitamin c. These may contribute to fighting allergies, but there is another effective way to do so. Immunotherapy or allergy shots in Kenya are gaining popularity. Getting an allergy shot can be scary for some people, so we thought it would be…

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For thousands of years, ginseng tablets Kenya has been revered in the Orient as an almost magical natural supplement with amazing benefits for those who use it regularly. It is said that ginseng will boost the immune system, enhance vitality, increase physical endurance, increase mental alertness, and treat illnesses like colds, fevers, headaches, and vomiting. It is even believed to be an aphrodisiac. Letís face it, if ginseng actually had the properties to give all the benefits it is believed to give, people would be taking it with every meal. The…

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