One of the most important things that patients with diabetes can do is monitor their blood sugar levels at home. As their physician, I find it extremely useful when it comes to managing their diabetes. However, monitoring blood sugars has to be done the right way. Please note that for the purpose of this article, …
A common lab parameter that is elevated on the blood report is uric acid. Most people understand that it is associated with a condition called gout, and I get asked measures that need to be taken to lower uric acid naturally. I thought I would list out some common foods you can and cannot eat …
Food And High Uric Acid – What To Can Eat, What Your Shouldn’t Read More »
Our brain is the powerhouse of our body. It needs its nutrition to stay healthy and to work at full capacity. Every day, we go about our lives without giving much thought to how much energy it takes just to think, let alone to keep our organs running. In reality, your brain needs a lot …
I love walnuts. When it comes to healthy foods, I believe they are close to the top of the list. 100 g of walnuts contain 15.2 g protein, 65.2 g fat, and 6.7 g dietary fiber. Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids (47.2 g), particularly – linolenic acid (9.1 g) and linoleic acid …
Walnuts Health Benefits – Cool Things About This Superfood. Read More »
If you have suffered from acidity then you will know that sometimes it can be quite a nuisance. Despite multiple medications and lifestyle adjustments, the condition can persist even if you take each and every measure that your doctor advises you. That being said, it is important to understand that taking antacid medication, particularly proton …
Long-Term Antacid (Proton Pump Inhibitor) Use – Is It Harmful? Read More »
The human heart is the most efficient pump in the world. On an average, it beats over 2.5 billion times in our lifetime. It provides oxygen rich blood and nutrients to each and every cell in the body. Every minute it beats, the heart pumps around 5 liters of blood around the body. This blood …
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is unable to produce normal levels of thyroid hormone. We sometimes call it an ‘underactive thyroid’. It is a fairly common condition and it is one of the most easy-to-manage conditions that I see in clinical practice. Hypothyroidism is commonly seen in women, individuals over the age …
Is splitting tablets the right (and safe) thing to do when taking your tablets? In some cases, yes, when absolutely necessary. However, it does come with a risk of wrong dosing. We have seen that sometimes it just may be necessary to break a tablet. A study found that almost 25% of tablets are broken …
Are you a person who always feels cold no matter the temperature outside? Do you always require blankets around you or are constantly rubbing your hands to keep yourself warm. There are days when everyone freezes when it’s a cold winter day, but if this is your every day, then there might be something more …
Daily exercise is important to keep you healthy. I am sure you already know that. But given it is the start of the year, I thought I would quickly ‘run’ through (pun intended!) why exercise is so important. I will also give you a few tips on what constitutes good exercise. Make sure your read …
