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With today s lifestyle and eating habits, obesity has become such a common problem. But, food habits and lifestyle are not alone responsible for obesity, genetics and physical movement also play an important role.
Obesity is usually referred to as overweight, but it is a more complex phenomenon than just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical issue that escalates the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and high blood pressure.
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Obesity is usually referred to as overweight, but it is a more complex phenomenon than just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical issue that escalates the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and high blood pressure.
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Diabetologist•Mumbai
A diagnosis of diabetes changes life for the diabetic as well as for a non-diabetic spouse or partner.
Diabetes, which is characterised by elevated glucose levels due to the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin or use it effectively, can have serious health consequences like heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, and nerve damage that can lead to numbness in the foot and possibly amputation if unnoticed wounds on the foot do not heal. A person diagnosed with diabe...more
Diabetes, which is characterised by elevated glucose levels due to the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin or use it effectively, can have serious health consequences like heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, and nerve damage that can lead to numbness in the foot and possibly amputation if unnoticed wounds on the foot do not heal. A person diagnosed with diabe...more
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Knowingly or unknowingly, people often end up consuming food items that affect their digestive health negatively, instead of providing health benefits. Yes, the majority of people think that they can digest any kind of food and won't suffer from any side effects at all. But in reality, based on the preparation, processing, and ingredients present in them, some foods end up triggering digestive problems.
Let's take a look at some such foods that can be bad for the digestive health.
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Let's take a look at some such foods that can be bad for the digestive health.
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Excessive gas can be defined as bloating, belching, flatulence and burping. It does not matter what you call it but what matters is how you treat it and get relieved from the embarrassing symptoms.
Here are some ways in which you can avoid gastric problems:
1. Avoid eating foods that can cause gas or acidity. The vegetables which are known to cause acidity are Brussels, onions, garlic and broccoli; dairy products like cheese, milk, ice cream and whole grains can cause acidity....more
Here are some ways in which you can avoid gastric problems:
1. Avoid eating foods that can cause gas or acidity. The vegetables which are known to cause acidity are Brussels, onions, garlic and broccoli; dairy products like cheese, milk, ice cream and whole grains can cause acidity....more
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Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Diabetes is referred to a condition where your blood glucose or blood sugar is very high. Although, glucose is good as it used by your body for energy, but excessive glucose in your blood can be harmful for both you and your child.
Gestational diabetes is mostly diagnosed in the later stages of pregnancy. If gestational diabetes is diagnosed in the early stages of pregnancy, then it is quite possible that you may...more
Gestational diabetes is mostly diagnosed in the later stages of pregnancy. If gestational diabetes is diagnosed in the early stages of pregnancy, then it is quite possible that you may...more
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Alkaline water is less acidic than regular water - it is rich in compounds like silica, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and bicarbonate. The term alkaline refers to the pH level of the water a number that measures the alkalinity or acidity of a substance on a scale of 0 to 14. A substance with pH level 1 would be very acidic while one having pH level 13 would be extremely alkaline.
You may have heard several health claims concerning alkaline water. Of course, its pH level is higher (...more
You may have heard several health claims concerning alkaline water. Of course, its pH level is higher (...more
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Ulcer pain can be uneasy and unbearable at times. It is caused by a bacterium known as the H. Pylori. Pain medication, lifestyle changes, and healthy eating habits can ensure pain relief from this condition. Here is a list of 4 best ways to get instant pain relief from an ulcer:
Medication - H. Pylori is often found in the digestive tract. Doctors suggest various combinations of antibiotics kill this bacterium. Some of those include tetracycline, levofloxacin, metronidazole, and tinidaz...more
Medication - H. Pylori is often found in the digestive tract. Doctors suggest various combinations of antibiotics kill this bacterium. Some of those include tetracycline, levofloxacin, metronidazole, and tinidaz...more
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Ayurveda, the traditional way of healing is known to be a crucial and effectual therapy for a lot of ailments. Since the primitive ages, mankind has been approaching Ayurveda for remedial purposes and in most instances have reaped fruitful results. Ayurveda seeks to heal diseases using natural herbs that are said to resonate well with the four elemental constituents of beings, i.e air, water, earth and fire. Ayurveda uses myriad herbs and natural ingredients in a unique proportion to impart phys...more
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Hyderabad
Diabetes is often referred to as diabetes mellitus by physicians, which is used for describing a group of metabolic-related diseases. Diabetic patients have high blood sugar (blood glucose) in the blood, the cause of which might be either the inadequate production of insulin or because the body is unable to use the insulin properly. Diabetes might also be a result of the combination of both.
There are three types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes which was formerly known as insulin-...more
There are three types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes which was formerly known as insulin-...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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