Heart and Cardio-vascular

Have you tried to lose weight many times, tried multiple diets and given up because you don't feel good while dieting? Have you tripped off your weight loss diet because you felt hungry all the time? If you don't believe in crash diets and fad diets but want to lose weight the healthy way, we have just the right starter e-book for you with recipes designed by nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju Want to find out if you are overweight:https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/do-i-look-fat Why…

Here is a round up of the PatientsEngage top 10 most popular stories of 2015 1. My Special Child Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication. Mousumi Dutta shares her stirring narrative about bringing up her daughter, Aria who is on the Autism Spectrum with remarkable fortitude, dignity and unwavering optimism.  http://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/autism/my-special-…

Did you know an individual gains an average of 2-5 Kgs in winter? Winter is a season of indulgences pushing us often to have food loaded with calories. Dietician and diabetes educator, Ujjwala Baxi tells us how to enjoy the winter without gaining weight. Come winter, the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, and we tend to gear up for both warm clothes as well as those mouthwatering season-specials that make every nippy evening worth its while. We throw our calorie-consciousness to the winds…

What to do when the munchies strike and you feel like snacking? Hear it from Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Ujjwala Baxi. One of the questions I ask my clients is: How often do you snack and what do you choose to snack on? A client, Mrs. Juneja (name changed) complained of weight gain of 5 kg in 2 months since starting her job. On interviewing her, it became clear that more than her main meals, her snacks, along with her sedentary desk job, were contributing to her weight problem.…

Are eggs off-limits? How to make sense of the numbers on ‘low-cholesterol’ packaged foods? Is extra virgin coconut oil all it is made out to be? These and other questions answered by nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju  Does our body need cholesterol? The surprising answer is Yes! Cholesterol, a fatty substance that circulates in the blood is an important component of human cells. It is often viewed as an all-out villain, but our body needs some amount of cholesterol to…

3 Key takeaways on this topic: Is Coconut Sugar or Coconut Palm Sugar more nutritious than Regular Sugar? Yes, it is. But while Coconut Sugar is more full of nutrients, it also has the same amount of calories as regular sugar.  Does it have a lower glycemic index than table sugar? While it has a lower glycemic index compared to glucose, it has not been tested against table sugar. Does it have less fructose than regular sugar? Coconut sugar supplies almost the same amount of fructose as…

If your acid reflux or GERD is under control, you may have no serious problems from it. But if you do not keep it in control, it can cause complications. If it is not treated, acid reflux can cause inflammation and bleeding in the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Even cancer can happen, but it’s rare. The most important thing is to work with your doctor to manage the condition and avoid these problems.

Take all medications exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking any prescription medication without first consulting your doctor. If you have any side effects, please discuss with your doctor. Make sure your doctor knows about all your other drugs and supplements, including over-the-counter medications and vitamins.  Monitor your pulse especially if you have a pacemaker Put the second and third fingers of one hand on the inside of the wrist of the other hand, just below the thumb OR…

Rahul did not take his high cholesterol and high BP seriously and this is what happened. https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/athlete-cardiac-patient-series-avoidable-events Another example of meditation and calming those nerves: https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/medication-and-meditation How can you reduce blood pressure in the comfort of your home? We hand picked simple asanas for our members and put it together in this E-book.  You can download it from here: …

Heart disease can be prevented if we control the risk factors associated with the disease. Quit smoking Maintain healthy weight Manage your blood pressure and diabetes Watch your diet  Exercise regularly Manage stress Have regular check ups with your doctor Ask your doctor about taking aspirin (80-160mg once a day) for primary prevention