Doctors for Weight Management Tips

1. Eat less salt and less sugar.
2. Eat the right food, avoid red meat
3. Regular exercise.
4. Keep bp under control.
5. Keep sugar levels in control.
6. Avoid overweight/obesity. Maintain ideal body weight.
7. Avoid pain killers, over the counter medications.
8. Quit smoking.
9. Drink plenty of water.
10. Get the kidney check-up done regularly.

Losing weight may be easier than maintaining weight loss. In fact, there are many people who lose weight only to regain it within two to three years. Losing weight promotes health benefits. One can bring down blood cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and stress on cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. But if one loses weight only to gain it, these risk factors can come back and nullify all the gains.

This is why it is very important that one maintains lost weight and reap it...more

Energy food for winter

As we all know, India is a country which has 4 seasons & every season has its own food delicacies. Now winter has come & in this weather, one can feel lethargic and low. Binge sugary snacks, biscuits and energy drinks, which often lead to unnecessary weight gain. This time around, pick from these healthy options to boost your energy levels as well as your mood. Here are some food choices which can improve health in winter!

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Here's what you can do to lose weight or avoid becoming overweight or obese?

1. Eat breakfast
2. Eat more fruit, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.
3. Exercise, even moderately, for at least 30 minutes a day.
4. Cut down your consumption of fatty and sugary food.
5. Use vegetable-based oil rather than animal-based fats.
6. Choose the smart portion and eat slowly.
7. Eat at home.
8. Eat mindfully.

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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Eggs are one of the healthiest food items they are full of healthy fats, essential minerals, vitamins and are a great source of protein. The goodness of eggs is known to all. However, many people think that eggs make you gain weight while it is really the other way around. The latest research indicates that eggs are actually great for weight loss.

Here is why you should include eggs in your daily diet if you are aiming to lose weight

Eggs are low in calories - We all know...more

A healthy immune system and optimum physical strength is maintained by an adequate nutritional status of the body. Unexpected loss of weight, loss of appetite, low dietary intake due to ulcers in the mouth and an altered rate of metabolism are common in HIV infected individuals. It is essential to regain the lost weight and the muscle mass in the early stages of the infection since the correction of nutritional status becomes difficult with the progression of the disease.

Certain measur...more

A permanent disability such as loss of a limb can pose multi-dimensional challenges besides affecting a person s mobility, it also greatly impacts self-image and sensation. A relatively new branch of Psychology, namely Rehabilitation Psychology, can help patients cope with grief after amputation surgery.

As the name suggests, Rehabilitation Psychology focuses on providing help and support to people with mental/physical disabilities following an illness or injury. Rehabilitation after...more

Tip of the day!

How helpful is exercising for the body?
1. It makes you feel happier.
2. It helps with weight loss.
3. It increases your energy level.
4. It also helps with skin health.
5. It boosts your brain health and memory.
6. It makes you relax and improve sleep quality.

Seldom you will come across a person who is satisfied with their body weight. While some people try everything under the sun to lose the extra and unwanted kilos, other pray for some healthy weight gain. There can be a plethora of factors responsible for the weight gain (unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle, overeating, or medical condition such as Hypothyroidism) and the weight loss (chronic illness, depression, parasitic or viral infections, to name a few). However, leaving the condition attended...more