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Humans have practiced fasting

Humans have practiced fasting since time immemorial. Recently there has been a resurgence of interest in Intermittent Fasting (IF). IF is practiced in many ways, including fasting on alternate days, twice a week, 5 consecutive days a month and others. However, the most popular form is the concept of 16- hour fasting daily- which means that you confine eating to 8 hours every day. So if you have your breakfast at 8, your last meal has to be at 4 pm. And for the remaining 16 hours, you observe near abst

Dr. Ambrish Mithal In Endocrinology & Diabetes

Mar 02 , 2020 | 2 min read

Holistic Approach to Cancer Care

It is human nature to believe that anything that is “all natural” is intrinsically good. That line of thought can be misleading because, one of the most deadly diseases, that is cancer is also all natural. While some are caused by smoking or chemical exposures, most of them are sporadic, meaning they aren't caused by any lifestyle factor, food, or chemical exposure. Making a decision about treating cancer shouldn't be based solely on a natural versus unnatural argument. We should focus on realistic and e

Dr. Shefali Sardana In Cancer Care / Oncology

Feb 17 , 2020 | 2 min read

Travel Tips for Diabetics

The do's and don'ts when you cross time zones. A CONSTANT REFRAIN from many people with diabetes is their concern about the tricky business of travel. For diabetics, especially those on insulin, the prospect of travelling appears to be all the more incommodious and bothersome. Many of my patients are frequent travellers. Some of them spend half their lives travelling: at airports; in transit; in the aircraft; in hotels. They traverse time zones and zig-zag continents constantly and spend long periods in

Dr. Ambrish Mithal In Endocrinology & Diabetes

Feb 11 , 2020 | 4 min read

Atrial Fibrillation

Is your heart normally beating? Rhythm disorder in the heart is common says Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman and Head of cardiology Max Hospital Saket in Delhi. A pioneer in the field of Atrial fibrillation, he says not only is it treatable, it is also a common cause for strokes, which can be avoided if treated in time. What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and what is the risk of AF? Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. AF is also known as arrhythmia, which can lead to blood clo

Dr. Balbir Singh In Cardiac Sciences

Feb 11 , 2020 | 8 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Cures

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 | 8 min read

Indian diet plan in pregnancy

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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 8 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Dr. Charu Dua In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 8 min read

Advanced laser treatment for piles, fissures & fistula

A Proctology Clinic with an emphasis on LASER based treatment for anorectal conditions has been started. The aim of the clinic is to help the patients get over the fear of surgery and find a solution for the problem.

Dr. Manish Agarwal In Department of General Surgery and Robotics General Surgery

Nov 07 , 2020 | 8 min read

The Changing Spectrum Of Breast Cancer Management

With the burgeoning incidence of cancer all across the globe, the management of cancer patients is also witnessing rapid change. The emphasis on clinical and laboratory research has led to a scenario where oncologists all over the world are trying to make patients not only live longer but also live better. Surgery for breast cancer patients has evolved with focus on improving cosmetic outcomes with oncoplasty and whole breast reconstruction. The availability of a wide range of oncoplasty techniques inclu

Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi In Surgical Oncology

Feb 06 , 2020 | 1 min read

How Reading is a Stress Buster

Everyone who reads might have noted how once you start reading a book, it takes you into another world synthesized out of words, imagination and interest. Reading gives every person a chance to interpret and imagine his or her own version of mental imagery of what has been described in the book, that is actually what separates it from a passive experience like watching a movie which doesn't leave much for your imagination. The mental effort required to read, interpret and imagine provides creative engagemen

Dr. Madhusudan Singh Solanki In Clinical Psychology

Feb 06 , 2020 | 1 min read

Lumbar Spine Surgery - Post Operative Care

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedures used to treat the fractures of the spine. These painful, wedge-shaped fractures can be caused by osteoporosis and injury. Left untreated, they can lead to a humped spine (kyphosis). By restoring the vertebra height with a balloon and injecting cement into the fractured bone, patients can recover faster and reduce the risk of future fractures. People with bones weakened by osteoporosis (a depletion of calcium) or multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) a

Max Team In Neurosurgery

Jan 16 , 2020 | 3 min read

Delay in Diagnosing Cancer

Why is cancer detected in late or advanced stages? Why is there delay in diagnosing cancer? What can we do to catch it in early stages? I recently saw one young man in his late 30s - he had persistent headache and pain in neck for almost a year- which he self-attributed to long working hours and desk job. He would self-medicate himself with pain killers or analgesics. Incidentally his mom was admitted in hospital with typhoid fever. Since he was in the hospital, he thought of consulting a physician. Base

Dr. Vineeta Goel In Cancer Care / Oncology

Jan 02 , 2020 | 1 min read

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