diet and nutrition

Dieting – Know Side Effects Of It!

By Dr. Suneet Khanna, Dietitian/Nutritionist The word ‘diet’ has come to deviate from its original meaning since past few years. It comes from the Greek word ‘diaita,’ which means the manner of living. Millions of people all over the world involve themselves in various dieting fads to lose weight, not realizing its…

Depression – Can Diet Help?

By Prana – Centre For Integrative Medicine, Multi Speciality Unfortunately, there is no diet that is specifically produced to combat depression. There are individual foods that help fight depression symptoms. They can be combined in different ways and the effects vary from person to person. Here are some foods that should be…

PCOS – Know Regimen For It!

By Dr. Parnamita Bhattacharya, Gynaecology Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by abnormally high amounts of male hormones in women. The symptoms of condition are irregular menstruation, high blood sugar, acne, obesity, sleep apnea, excess facial and body hair and difficulty in conceiving. There is no cure for PCOS but…

Dieting – Know Basics Before Starting It!

By Dt. Diksha Gulati, Dietitian/Nutritionist Dieting is a lifestyle change that can do wonders for not just your health, but your mind as well. But it might happen that dieting fails to give you desirable results. Here are certain things you should know before you start dieting that will help you…

Food To Eat And Avoid While Travelling!

By Dr. Priti Bhatia, Dietitian/Nutritionist Traveling is a wonderful way to explore new places, cultures and even exciting cuisines. But before you reach your destination, it is essential to decide what you must eat and what you must avoid before and while traveling. This is because certain meals or snacks can upset…

Adding Vegetables And Fruits To The Diet – Know The Ways And Importance Of It!

By Dt. Jyoti Deshmukh, Dietitian/Nutritionist Not getting enough vegetables or fruits in your diet? If not, then it might end up affecting your health in the long-run. Fruits and vegetables are the most important part of the diet and are loaded with vital minerals and vitamins that are essential in maintaining all-around…

PCOS – Know Diet Helpful During It!

By Dr. Kavitha.L.S, Gynaecology Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by abnormally high amounts of male hormones in women. The symptoms of the condition are irregular menstruation, high blood sugar, acne, obesity, sleep apnea, excess facial and body hair and difficulty in conceiving. There is no cure for PCOS but…

Food To Eat During Winters!

By Dr. Hemangi Jhaveri, Homeopathy Winter is full of joys, but it can also be harsh as it brings freezing cold weather in which the chances of getting ill increases. In this cold weather, it is very important to take some rest and preventive measures to maintain optimal health. It is necessary…

Diet Therapy – Role Of Diet In The Treatment Of Bars (Vitiligo)!

By Dr. N S S Gauri, Unani Diet plays an important role in the treatment of Bars. Accordingto Unani philosophy all cold and phlegm producing food items are harmful in this condition. Frequent use of such items not only delays the response but also aggravates the lesions. There is not enough scientific…

Amla Juice – How It Can Help?

By Dt. Chetu Singhi, Dietitian/Nutritionist Amla or Indian gooseberry has been used in Indian households for a long time for making pickles, chutneys, jams and murabba. Amla is rich in Vitamin C and other important nutrients that contribute to its health and beauty benefits, making it an essential part of any diet.…