COVID-19 infection rates are soaring rapidly in our country. In the last week alone, I have had over a 200+ calls and many more text messages about patients or their relatives/friends who have contracted the virus. It is disheartening and deflating to say the least to see so many people suffering from an infection caused […]
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We Indians love our tea. Various kinds of research have been conducted with the aim to find out the possible health benefits found in tea drinking. Presently, there is growing evidence showing that drinking tea could ward off some of the very serious conditions including dehydration, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Actually, studies show that drinking
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Hand washing has probably become the most talked about health hygiene practice in the last year. With COVID-19 affecting millions across the globe, hand washing as a primary prevention strategy has gained high importance. The interesting fact is that hand hygiene is no new practice. We knew it all along. The medical faculty recognised it
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One of the most common problems I see in practice is varicose veins. Today, I will be giving you an overview of this condition, and will touch up on common treatments used. I will also answer some of the most common questions patients ask me about this problem. What Are Varicose Veins? Veins are blood
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In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis, numerous home remedies that help boost immunity have emerged. Some talk about garlic, some about turmeric, but many talk about popping in vitamin C supplements regularly to boost immunity. The thing is though – the immune boosting properties of vitamin C is really old news. Our forefathers have
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting millions globally. The active infection is tested by undergoing an oral and nasal swab for RT-PCR, looking for the COVID antigen. An antibody is a protein that is generated in the body in response to an infection. The COVID-19 antibody test looks for the presence of antibodies that might have
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Whey protein? Soy protein? Which do I choose? Which is better? Choosing the right protein supplement to stay healthy and to build muscle can be a challenging task. There are so many brands on the market that it can be hard to decide what is best for you. But we are not going to talk
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One of the most commonly searched term in the last few months has been immunity boosting foods. With the COVID-19 crisis at hand, many are looking at ways to power up their body’s ability to fight off the infection. There have been messages galore shared on social media. Some claim remarkable benefits, while some have
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Is your treadmill test positive? I know, you might be a little worried about it. But it doesn’t always have to be concerning. Let’s take a look at what a positive treadmill test means, and what steps you need to take after that. The Treadmill Test I will not go into too much detail about
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Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes and are worried what it might be? Are you concerned that you might develop diabetes in the future? This article should clear your doubts about prediabetes and it’s progression to diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a rapidly rising problem across the world, and India is no exception. It is
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