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Neha Garg is a clinical dietician and health writer with an outstanding academic and clinical background. A post-graduate from the prestigious Lady Irwin College, she was also a Delhi University topper. With a work experience spanning more than a decade, she has worked for renowned healthcare organizations such as Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and HealthifyMe. An avid reader and health enthusiast, she also develops customized diet plans along with personal diet consultations. Presently, she is working with EbixCash as a senior medical writer.
Common Monsoon illnesses That Affect Children and Tips to Prevent Them
For most of us, the monsoon season brings joy in the form of piping hot tea, mouth-watering pakoras, and pleasant weather after the scorching hot summer season. But, such is not the case for 36-year-old Neha, a lecturer by profession. Neha dreads the monsoon season. Bri... Read More
- Home Remedies and Traditional Therapy
- August 23, 2023
Recognize 5 Common Postpartum Mental Health Problems and Ways to Deal With Them
You have just delivered your bundle of joy. People around you are exuberant. You and your baby are getting showered with blessings, love, and gifts. The atmosphere is that of cheerfulness and celebration. Looking at your baby, it suddenly hits you – Aww! I feel no hap... Read More
- Women Health
- July 05, 2023
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Thoracic Back Pain
It's Friday. You are at work, looking forward to the upcoming weekend and an exciting Friday evening out with friends. You reach home, get ready, and just when you are about to head out, an excruciating pain hits your mid-spine. The dreaded thoracic back pain is back, a... Read More
- Lifestyle
- May 07, 2023
Eating Too Much Cheese Might Give Your Kids Constipation! Here's What Science Says
If you are a parent and your little munchkin loves biting into a pizza slice oozing with cheese or her favorite snack is anything that has cheese in it, then this is a must read for you. With a lip-smacking flavor and huge variety, cheese is commonly touted as kids’ f... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- March 02, 2020
5 Tips for Driving When You Have Arthritis or Back Problems
If you have arthritis or back pain, carrying out daily activities can turn out to be an agonizing affair. In fact, suffering from arthritis or pain in the back could be debilitating in more ways than one. For instance, driving a vehicle is one activity that you can no l... Read More
- Health A-Z
- April 16, 2019
Why Hangovers Hurt Worse After 30? Here are the Reason and a Definite Solution to it!
If you are in your 30s and reading this article, chances are that the above topic has struck a chord. Yes! Hangovers exist and they seem to get worse as we age. While your 20s may have buzzed by smoothly in terms of dealing with the ‘morning after’ an office party o... Read More
- Lifestyle
- February 12, 2019
Why Zinc is Important to Include in Your Diet?
Zinc is one nutrient, which although is only needed in tiny quantities, has a tremendous impact on your health and well-being. An important trace mineral, zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system, and it also plays a role in wound healing, fertility, and the breakd... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- January 02, 2019
Troubled With Joint Pain Due to Hypothyroidism? Try These Steps to Get Relief!
The thyroid gland is a 2-inch butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of your neck that controls the way your body uses energy for day-to-day functions. Simple enough! But, do you know what changes take place in your body when the activity of this gland slows down a... Read More
- Health A-Z
- January 07, 2019
Do You Know Why Our Elders Always Stop Us From Drinking Water While Eating?
Is drinking water with meals healthy? This is a common doubt many people have. While our elders forbade us from sipping on water while eating, the doubt continues to linger. A common belief is that drinking water in between the meals interferes with the digestion proces... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- November 14, 2018
Fix All Your Hair Woes Using Amla - The Superfood for Your Hair!
A healthy mane is a reflection of your inner health and personality, and attaining one is not such a mammoth task as it is made out to be. In fact, the secret to gorgeous hair lies in your own kitchen.The magic ingredient talked about here is Amla or the Indian gooseber... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- October 11, 2018
Truth or Myth: Size of Your Brain Determines Your Intelligence!
It is a common belief that people who are more clever and intelligent have larger brains. But when it comes to intelligence, does the size of the brain really matter?Intelligence is a person's ability to solve problems occurring in their natural and social environment t... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- October 04, 2018
5 Foods That You Should Never Consume On an Empty Stomach
The goal of healthy eating is not just about choosing foods that are good for you. Instead, for maintaining good health – ‘when’ you eat is just as important as ‘what’ you eat! If you are eating all the right foods but at the wrong time, it can do more harm th... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- September 25, 2018
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Q - Is there an extended release Diltiazem?
A - Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that extended release formulations of Diltiazem are commonly used in your daily practice. There are different doses of extended release formulati...
Q - Can Dexilant interfere with sleep?
A - Hello, Dexilent is a very effective medication to treat reflux. It is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by lowering the level of acid in the stomach. Dexilant can change the absorption of ...
Q - Can Sudafed affect urination?
A - Hi, Sudafed is epinephrine, used as a decongestive. It does not typically affect urination. Hope this helps....
Q - Is hypertension related changes seen in an ECG report a serious issue?
A - Hi, It's a sinus rhythm with left axis deviation, regular rhythm. Qrs is of rbbb pattern with corresponding St t changes. No other significant St t abnormalities seen. This is usually a a...
A - Hello, Such a small object will easily pass out of the intestines with the stools, please do not worry. You can observe your stools for the next 24 to 48 hours to see if you have passed it o...
Q - How serious are elevated SGOT, SGPT and GGT levels?
A - Hello, Your husband's labs show a mild elevation of SGOT and SGPT, with a more marked elevation of GGT. This pattern is suggestive of a disease process that affects the bile ducts that drain th...
Q - Can I actually lower high MCV?
A - Hello, Kindly let me know the value of MCV, MCHC, HB and other RBC parameters, folate and B12 levels in blood. MCV usually rises due to flow folate or B12 levels. Their supplementation can low...
Q - Why can I feel a lump in my left lower abdomen?
A - Hi, From the details you have provided, you seem to be having symptoms pertaining to Inguinal hernia. You may need to consult with a surgeon for proper examination in order to find the extent ...
Q - Suggest treatment for inexplicable weight gain and nerve pull
A - Hi, Your TSH level is borderline high and thyroid hormones levels were within limit. So for that no treatment is needed as your thyroid hormones are within range and TSH not much high. You ...
Q - What can I do about insomnia while on Diclofenac Potassium and Zolpidem Tartrate?
A - Hello, Well, if it's pain that's bothering you then you can safely take another 25mg (half of the dosage) of Diclofenac. However, please note Zolpidem should not be taken more than the pres...
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