Although I am already 16 years of age, however, unlike my friends I am very short. Kindly let me know the kinds of foods I should be eating so I can grow taller.
— Haruna (by SMS)
While height depends largely on genetics, getting enough nutrients in your diet is absolutely essential to ensuring proper growth and development. At 16 years of age, it is unlikely that your height can increase any more. However, despite having reached your maximum height, there are certain foods that can help you to maintain your height by keeping your bones, joints, and body healthy and strong. Protein, for instance, plays a key role in healthy development while also promoting tissue repair and immune function. Other micronutrients like calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and phosphorus are involved in bone health, which is central to growth. All that is required of you is to eat to eat a balanced daily meal consisting of the regular foods around you.are on Pin****
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Am I addicted to sex?
I want to know if it is possible for someone to be addicted to sex. I can’t seem to be able to do without sex on a daily basis. If I don’t have sex in a day, I will start feeling restless. Kindly let me know what to do to cure this problem. I am a 25-year-old unmarried businessman.
— Mr Handsome (by SMS)
Although some degree of controversy surrounds the diagnosis of “sex addiction.” It’s still written about and studied in psychology and counseling circles. “Sex addiction” is described as a compulsive need to perform sexual acts in order to achieve the kind of “fix” that a person with alcohol or drug disorder gets from a drink or drug. Sex addiction (the compulsive sexual behavior described here) should not be confused with disorders such as pedophilia or bestiality. For some people, sex addiction can be highly dangerous and result in considerable difficulties with relationships. Some Teaching hospitals have in-patient treatment centers that offer sex addiction recovery programs. Often, people with a sex addiction are removed from their normal daily lives for at least 30 days to help them regain control of their impulses and start healing. These types of programs typically include in-depth individual and group therapy sessions.
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Deaf in one ear
I recently noticed that I can’t hear well in my left ear. I have applied many ear drops despite this approach, the problem has persisted. Kindly let me know what to do about it.
— Oladele (by SMS)
Deafness in one ear may be due to some factors ranging from mild ones such as wax in the ear to serious ones like nerve problems. If you suspect you have hearing loss, schedule a hearing test with an audiologist (ear expert) or an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician at any Specialist or Teaching Hospital near to you. Managing the hearing loss earlier rather than later often yields better results, so it’s important to seek treatment options as soon as your hearing loss is identified.
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Can I use a surrogate mother?
I am a 30- year single lady who is into acting as a career. I had my first child about four years ago and it was a very excruciating experience which I don’t want to repeat. I will appreciate it if you can advise me on the use of surrogate mothers (the act of using another woman whom I will pay to help carry my next pregnancy for me). Thank you.
— Peace (by SMS)
Although Surrogacy is quite legal, it also requires significant commitment from both parties, and it is important to consider all of the pros and cons of surrogacy before beginning the process. A legally binding contract outlining everyone’s expectations will be negotiated and signed prior to the embryo transfer, so everyone will know exactly what to expect during the surrogacy process. A court order can also be obtained prior to birth of the child, confirming the intended parents’ legal rights. Having said this, it is important to know that surrogacy can be complicated. Gestational surrogacy involves complex medical procedures, and surrogacy laws. Legal processes can be overwhelming at times. It is important to work closely with a trusted professional Lawyer to ensure the process is completed safely and legally.
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No beard at 15 years
At 15 years, I noticed that unlike my friends of the same age, I don’t have any single strand of hair on my face. I have used a lot of ointments and Methylated Spirit as suggested by my friends but nothing has happened. Kindly help me.
— Ken (by SMS)
Getting hair on your face is one of the last changes of puberty. On average, boys start noticing hair on their face around age 15 or 16. Exactly when the changes of puberty occur can vary a lot. Hereditary plays some part, but some boys just grow facial, body, and genital hair at different ages. And how fast the changes occur can also vary. That means some boys start growing a beard very early in their teenage years. Others don’t notice a beard starting until they are much older. So if the guys you know have whiskers, while you barely have any fuzz on your cheek, there’s probably nothing wrong with you. Your beard will start growing soon enough.
