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Continue reading →: Boosting Breast Milk Supply: A 7-Day Nutrition Plan for New MomsBringing life into the world is beautiful, but let’s be real — the postpartum journey can feel overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, back pain, and the pressure to “do it all,” many new moms also struggle with low milk supply. If you’ve ever wondered: — you’re not alone. As a Nutritionist…
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Continue reading →: 🌸 Do Galactagogues Really Work? Here’s the Truth Every Breastfeeding Mom Should Know… 🍼
Happy New Month — and what a powerful one it is!As we launch World Breastfeeding Week August 2025, let’s kick off with a much-asked question from moms in my inbox and coaching sessions: 👉🏽 “Do galactagogues really help boost milk supply?” 📌 Short answer? Yes — but it’s not that…
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Continue reading →: The Lingering Impact: How Unnecessary Use of Teargas by Police Exposes Communities to Chronic Respiratory Illnesses
Introduction In recent years, Kenya has witnessed increasing use of teargas by police during protests—often unnecessarily and in densely populated areas. While the immediate effects—coughing, eye irritation, panic—are visible and short-term, the long-term health impacts are often ignored, especially in the context of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), one of the…
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Continue reading →: Why Eczema? And What You Can Do About It (For You or Your Child)
Let’s be honest—eczema is tough.It’s more than just dry skin. It’s the persistent itching, the flare-ups that come and go without warning, and the emotional toll it can take—especially when it affects your face, your child’s cheeks, or areas you can’t easily hide. As someone who’s had countless DMs from…
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Continue reading →: 🧠Could Integrating Nutrition into Urbanisation Be Kenya’s Best Weapon Against Diet-Related Diseases?
When we talk about urbanisation, we often picture high-rises, expressways, fast-paced jobs, and an endless buffet of convenience — including fast food. But what we rarely stop to ask is: at what cost to our health? As Kenya urbanises rapidly, we’re seeing a simultaneous surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) —…
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Continue reading →: 8 Common Breastfeeding Myths You Need to Stop Believing – and How Your favourite social media app Is Not a Lactation Expert
Scrolling through TikTok the other day, I came across a trending video from a well-known lawyer turned mommy influencer. She confidently shared how she used formula from week one, introduced pacifiers early, weaned her twins at four months, and still managed to “raise strong babies.” Her tone? Persuasive. Her vibe?…
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Continue reading →: 🧠If We Don’t Act, Food Will Be the Next Pharma
Kenya is at a critical crossroads. Once largely defined by hunger and micronutrient deficiencies, our nation now faces a Triple Burden of Malnutrition—undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and a sharp rise in overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS 2022): Let that sink in.…
