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Sports Nutrition and Its Importance
Proper nutrition is the very foundation of good physical and mental health. While everybody needs to focus on maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, sportsperson and athletes need a highly specialised approach to nutrition. Proper nutrition, catering to their highly specialised needs could be the key to optimising the training and performance of athletes. Herein lies the importance of sports nutrition.
Max Team In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics
Apr 19 , 2015 | 4 min read
Cataract Myths and Facts
Myth: Cataract is an old age problem Fact: Most cataracts are senile but can occur at any age. They can also be congenital or caused by steroid intake, injury, diabetes or eye inflammations. Myth: Cataract can be prevented by medicines, diet, eye exercise or yoga Fact: There is no prevention for cataract. Myth: Cataract can be cured by eyedrops, diet or yoga. Fact: There is no medical cure for cataract and the only definitive treatment is surgery if it is progressive and causing a problem in
Dr. Parul Sharma In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Apr 16 , 2015 | 1 min read
Stroke - Know the risk factors and warning signs
Although stroke is one of the leading causes of death globally, many people remain unaware of the signs and symptoms to look out for, therefore putting their health at risk. What is stroke? A stroke occurs when an artery or blood vessel becomes blocked, restricting blood flow to the brain. This leads to brain cell death, and, subsequently, brain damage. How a person is affected by stroke depends on where in the brain the stroke occurs and how much of the brain is disturbed. Many stroke patients exp
Dr. Vinny Sood In Neuro Oncology
Apr 10 , 2015 | 1 min read
What are Good and Bad Fats? Everything You Need to Know
Know the benefits of adding good fats to your diet and avoiding the bad ones. The human body needs fat to provide energy and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Certain fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids and hence need to be consumed. Our body produces two types of cholesterol LDL and HDL . LDL is the bad cholesterol which causes clogging of the arteries and heart disease while HDL is the good fat which helps cleanse the arteries and protect against heart disease. The risk of var
Apr 06 , 2015 | 2 min read
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Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h
Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine
Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read
To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.
Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics
Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer
Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read
A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.
Ritika Samaddar In Nutrition And Dietetics
Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read
Type II diabetes management and weight loss
India is currently in the midst of two closely linked epidemics: obesity and type 2 diabetes . Type 2 diabetes, which represents over 90 percent of all cases of diabetes, occurs when cells become insensitive to insulin, the hormone which regulates blood sugar levels. Over 80 percent of type 2 diabetics are obese. India leads the world in this epidemic of diabetes. The country currently has the highest number (50.8 million) of people suffering from diabetes By 2010 almost seven percent of India's adult po
Max Team In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic
Mar 19 , 2015 | 2 min read
Healthy Woman - eating well, eating right
Committing to a healthy diet is the best way to care for yourself. Women of all ages should consume a healthy, nutritious diet to give them sufficient energy to perform their various activities, provide a means to support lifelong weight control through their different phases of life – starting from pregnancy to menopause. TIP 1 - Eat to boost energy and control cravings Skipping breakfast can leave you hungry and tired during the day. Get your metabolism going by eating a wholesome, healthy breakfast
Cheenu Prashar Vig In Dietetics
Mar 14 , 2015 | 1 min read
9 Dry Skin Treatment and Prevention Tips from Dermatologist
In summers, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable if routine skin care is followed. Dry skin can itch, flake, crack, and even bleed. To help heal dry skin and prevent its return, dermatologists recommend the following: Prevent long baths and showers from making dry skin worse. When your skin is dry, be sure to: Close the bathroom door Limit your time in the shower or bath to 5 or 10 minutes Wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser Apply enough cleanser to remove dirt and oil,
Dr. Ajita Bagai Kakkar In Dermatology
Mar 13 , 2015 | 3 min read
Healthy Diet Tips for Working Women
Women strive hard to balance their personal & professional lives, and tend to compromise on their lifestyle, which can lead to many health issues. It's important for women to ensure, proper healthy diet to be followed. Start with the right breakfast Avoid having too much caffeinated drinks, tea, coffee, cola as it dehydrates the body. Eat at regular intervals, not leaving your stomach empty for not more than 4-5 hours. As it keeps your gut functioning properly. Drink plenty of fluids & not just water
Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics
Mar 11 , 2015 | 1 min read
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