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Therapeutic diets are prepared to optimize the nutritional requirements of an individual in order to treat a range of ailments or to improve one s ability to eat. A diet prescribed by a physician is a part of the treatment plan for a clinical condition or a disease to eliminate, increase, or decrease specific nutritional needs in the diet and minimize the risk of injuries.

Dieticians recommend therapeutic diets either to improve the patient s overall health or to maintain a healthful li...more

Whether we are a fitness freak or a low key exerciser, we all want to get the best out of our workout routine. You have the enthusiasm, time, workout gear and are all set to hit the gym. But before you do, here are the top things you must avoid before your workout.

Eat too much - Don t eat right before your workout time as this will not give your body enough time to digest the food. Eat healthy and well ahead of your workout schedule in order to prevent acid reflux or heartburns during ...more

Today, our lifestyle is a serious threat to our health. We do not provide the right food to the body, nor do we exercise it right. Taking into account the fact that we consume so much processed food and even more unhealthy food, is there something that can be done? Well, of course! Without having to put much effort, follow some simple steps, which will result in plenty of benefits.

Remember, the main area of focus, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, is your diet. After all, it is...more

During pregnancy, a woman needs to take care of her body and her baby. One of the most important parts of pregnancy is the level of nutrition and diet of the woman. This has a direct bearing on the growth of the baby as well as the progression of the pregnancy. Nutrition is a matter of deciding what kind of food one should eat and the kind of food that one should stay away from, at this point. Weight management and looking after your sugar and blood pressure levels is also a part of this nutriti...more

Sensory Processing Disorder refers to a condition in which the brain has problems in receiving and responding to information, which comes through the sense organs. The problems of sensory processing are usually found among children but they can even affect the adults. People receive all kinds of input through how we see, taste, smell, touch and through all our body-centred senses of touch, movement, gravity as well as the position of the body. Occupational therapy is an appropriate treatment tha...more

Low Glycemic Index food items are those that cause minor changes in blood sugar levels.

Previously, most meal plans, designed to improve blood sugar, analyzed the total amount of carbohydrates (including sugars and starches) in the food items themselves. GI goes beyond this approach, looking at the impact of edibles on our actual blood sugar. In other words, instead of counting the total amount of carbohydrates in food items in their unconsumed state, GI measures the actual impact of th...more

When it comes to athletes and sportsmen, merely having a balanced meal is not enough. Athletes burn much more energy than an average person and hence need to consume additional calories. Getting the right nutrition can make a big difference in an athlete s performance. To calculate the required calorie consumption, one must take into account the individual s height, weight, gender and level of physical activity. An athlete must pay special attention to three categories of foods; carbohydrates, f...more

Research proves that exercise is a great way to improve sexual function in both men and women. Whether one suffers from sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or may just want to improve their sex life, exercising the sex muscles is effective in both cases. A particular group of muscles function together and are involved directly in the process. Exercising these muscles will naturally increase the flow of blood to your penis and help improve sexual performance.

Here are ways to exer...more

Being the first to be noticed, every person (especially woman) tries their best to make sure that the face does not show signs of aging. As soon as dark circles or pigments appear or the skin begins to sag, people start to look for ways to control this and reverse the aging look.

What is a thread lift?

A thread lift is a convenient and safe method that is less invasive and can help in reducing the sagging skin around the jawline and neck. The results are far better than convent...more

It is common for most of us to wonder how some celebrities just don't seem to age - both in terms of looks and physique. It is not easy and requires, in addition to a lot of hard work, loads of determination and self-constraints to achieve that.

Different bodies react differently to different food items and there is no one size fits all. Though media claims and promotes various celebrities' diet plans, a word of caution. A detailed physical examination and discussion should be done to ...more