Lips are a very important part of the body. For the attentive lady, the lips deserve special care.The protective skin layer on the lips is thin as they do not contain sweat glands and are thus prone to dryness.If not taken care of, the lips crack and can be painful. They could also develop infections. Here are a few tips on how to take care of your lips.

•  Apply vaseline or ghee as this keeps lips moisturized.                          
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• Use lip balm to prevent moisture loss.
• While you brush, gently move in circular motion with the brush on your lips to remove any dead cells.
• Eat foods rich in vitamins A, B and C.

As a little girl (5), in 1985, I lived in Ngoma village, Luweero district. At that time, the Bush War in what was known as the Luweero Triangle, was at its climax.Many relatives, including my two elder sisters, died of measles because they could not easily access treatment.

Mercy met Phillip, her neighbour’s cousin at church. Incidentally he would spend the holiday. And because she hanged out a lot with Janet, Philip always tagged along. Two months later, Mercy began to develop a liking for the lad. She enjoyed his company. 

Qn: Dr. I have suffered from UTIs three times in eight months. How does one catch this infection? 

Ans: A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is any infection that attacks the urinary tract. This infection is most common in females.