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Diet and Kidney Stones
The incidence of urolithiasis ( kidney and ureteric stones ) is on the rise in few states of India. This problem usually affects the young population.
Dr. Pawan Kesarwani In Urology Nutrition And Dietetics
Apr 10 , 2015 | 3 min read
Skin & Hair Care Tips for Safe Holi
Before Holi Apply a thick layer of moisturiser, petroleum jelly or coconut oil on your face and other exposed parts to keep the skin greasy and slippery preventing colors from settling down deep in the skin. Apply a thick coat of sunscreen to prevent the sunburns as the sun is usually harsh with a high UV index this time of the year. Wear glasses instead of contact lenses. Do not apply any kind of makeup while playing colours. Applying olive oil around the eyes will help one to remove the color easily.
Max Team In Dermatology
Mar 03 , 2015 | 1 min read
Power foods for Women
A must in all women's plates: Yogurt: A bowl or two daily is excellent for the digestive system as yogurts are loaded with probiotics besides being a good source of protein and calcium too Greens: Any greens from spinach to coriander to mustards add to the fiber content besides being loaded with antioxidants to fight the free radicals. Flaxseed: a tablespoon is all that is needed to provide the recommend dose of omega 3 fatty acids to fight inflammations, heart diseases and obesity. Oats: the best sou
Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics
Mar 01 , 2015 | 1 min read
Know how to deal with Lymph edema
Lymph edema Lymph edema is a swelling in the limb, which is precipitated by surgery of the draining lymph nodes or radiation or infection. Protein-rich fluid, fat globules and debris accumulate in the subcutaneous tissue. Persistent accumulation leads to brawny swelling. Infection along these vessels can give rise to redness, pain and accompanying fever. Lymph edema is known to occur in 15-25 % of women who undergo removal of lymph nodes from the armpit during surgery for breast cancer . This can occu
Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology
Feb 24 , 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
Swine Flu - Know the symptoms and precautions one should take
What is Swine Flu? Swine flu (swine influenza) is a respiratory disease caused by Type A influenza virus Swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and spreads from human to human What are its signs and symptoms of swine flu? Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue Some people may have diarrhoea and vomiting associated with swine flu Swine flu may cause worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions How does it spread? Swine flu is very contagious and spre
Max Team In Internal Medicine
Feb 16 , 2015 | 3 min read
Tips on Clean Diet to Keep the Infections at Bay
Due to the treatment, patients are at great risk of infection. This is because the body is unable to produce white blood cells, which fight infection. To minimize this risk neutropenic/clean diet should be followed. This includes avoiding foods which contain higher levels of bacteria and are known to increase the risk of infection . Few tips to share:- Stop purchasing in bulk-start buying in smaller quantities as long time stored food may cause infection Pasteurized /tinned milk and milk products sho
Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics
Feb 03 , 2015 | 1 min read
Why are nutritional supplements important?
To complement the diet with nutrients that may be lacking in sufficient amounts to provide maximal benefit. To provide a select nutrient or combination of nutrients to support a specific body function. Nutritious drinks are beneficial if patients are unable to manage meals Nutritional supplementation help patients get the micronutrients also needed to maintain strength, prevent body tissue from breaking down, rebuild tissue, heal wounds, fight infection and recover from surgery .
Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics
Feb 03 , 2015 | 1 min read
Why is it important to eat during cancer treatment?
Cancer directly affects the nutritional status by changing the body's metabolism and causing the patient to lose appetite. Body increases energy use, which means the patient needs more calories to maintain the current weight and lean body mass. Cancer-associated loss of appetite is probably the result of physical changes but may also be due to a psychological response to the disease. Researchers have shown that people who eat well, including diets high in proteins and calories are able to tolerate surge
Ritika Samaddar In Cancer Care / Oncology
Feb 03 , 2015 | 1 min read
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