When actors go through phases of rapid weight gain to rapid weight loss in preparation for film roles, many eyebrows are often raised among health professionals. Dr Shital Raval lists out reasons why it is medically dangerous and unhealthy of such yo-yoing.
Imagine going from 68 kg to 93 kg in six months and then back again to original size. Well...That’s what actor Aamir Khan did recently oscillating from rapid weight gain to rapid weight loss. While Khan’s bulging - thinning programme…
Having witnessed the power of the human-animal bond, Maureen Huang started Pawsibility that specializes in the use of Animal Assisted Therapy in conducting counselling and social emotional development programmes to help children and youth in Singapore overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Tell us how dogs help people with disabilities or conditions. Dogs change the atmosphere of a therapy setting. They help people to relax, be more engaged in the therapeutic process and be more…
Are you looking for recipes that are heart friendly, reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular risk and are diabetes friendly? Have you got tired eating the same bland diet that you have been put on? Did you think that healthy foods cannot be tasty? You liked our previous book on weight loss and are looking for more nutritious recipes? Download our healthy cookbook prepared in conjunction with our panelled dietitians by clicking here or on the image below. If you are already…
Bengal has a reputation for food and fish is, of course, the piece de resistance. These vegetarian and non-vegetarian Bengali specialities help you retain your taste while also keeping them diabetes-friendly. Certainly worth a try! Lau Payesh (Serving size 4 persons) Pic above Ingredients Lau 250Gm (Grated) Milk 500 Ml Bay Leaf 2 Pcs Cardamom 4Pcs Almonds for Garnishing Oil 10 Tbs Stevia 2g (sweeteners) Instructions Heat oil in a kadhai, add bay leaf, grated lau and stir fry for…
Little changes in your daily routine go a long way in managing and controlling Diabetes. We asked people in Singapore and India on the most challenging aspect of diabetes management and the advice/tip they would like to share with the Diabetes Community: 1) What was the most difficult lifestyle change for you to make and why? JAYESH: The biggest problem I had was to start working out; there was a huge inertia and getting over it was not easy. It helps if you don’t think…
Neha Shah, fitness instructor, who was once immobile with rheumatoid arthritis, debunks the belief that exercise increases the risk of injury from broken bones for people with osteoporosis. On the contrary, she counsels that a regular, properly designed exercise program may actually help strengthen bones and muscles and improves balance, coordination and flexibility important for patients diagnosed with osteoporosis. Bones are the support system of our body. Bones are continuously being broken…
Gastritis is an irritation in the stomach as it is intolerant of different kinds of food. Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tries to help matters by suggesting some simple recipes for light and digestible food which are easy on the stomach. It is important to see that the diet for gastritis does not include food like whole milk, garlic, chilli, coffee, tea, and other carbonated drinks that irritate the stomach wall. Gastritis diet should focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fat-free…
How can you reduce blood pressure in the comfort of your home? Ghar baithe apna blood pressure kaise kum kar sakte hain? Hamari Yoga for High Blood Pressure E-book ab Hindi mein. Register karein aur phir yahan se download karein: Yoga Digest High Blood Pressure Ke Liye Aur jaankari ke liye Heart and Cardiovascular Community join karein: https://www.patientsengage.com/communities/heart-and-cardio-vascular Agar aap hindi mein hamari aur e-books chaahtein hain toh apni raaye iss link…
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During National Nutrition week, we bring to you some common questions that you would like answers to. Content provided by National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. 1. Does excessive eating of salt increase blood pressure? Yes, in certain individuals who are salt sensitive, while this does not happen in those who are salt insensitive. 2. What are the foods to be avoided by people with High Blood Pressure? Salted snacks e.g. Potato wafers Pickles and papads Ketchups Salted meat /…
