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Kanika Kulshreshta is a post-graduate in Food and Nutrition with more than 10 years of experience in the field of medical and health writing. During her career she has been involved in writing for both the digital and print media. She has expertise in writing for in‐depth multimedia (e-Learning) training programs on different disease states, drug pharmacokinetics, scientific abstracts, articles, blogs and web content. Presently, she is working with Ebixcash as a medical writer and associate editor.
Can Intermittent Fasting Help in Weight Loss? Know the Pros and Cons
Fasting is an ancient practice followed by different communities worldwide for religious and health reasons. It may involve eating only at a fixed interval (intermittent fasting), or having only specific foods or drinks, (e.g. only protein-rich foods, juices, or soups t... Read More
- Fitness
- November 11, 2024
Learn How Ashwagandha Can Improve Your Mood, Stress, and Cognitive Function
The Indian ginseng or the Indian winter cherry, commonly known as ashwagandha, is an ancient ayurvedic herb used for thousands of years for its numerous therapeutic properties. Due to its powerful rejuvenation attributes, ashwagandha is considered a miracle herb. K... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- October 16, 2024
Things You Should Know About Kidney Function and Ways to Protect It
The two little bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage on either side of your body are the wonder organs. They work day and night allowing your body to function properly. Your very own filters, the kidneys purify the blood and remove extra fluid and wastes fr... Read More
- Health A-Z
- April 01, 2024
Does the KETO Diet Show Promising Results in Managing Type 2 Diabetes?
Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of diabetes management. Regular exercise, and adequate nutrition, in combination with drug therapy, if required, can significantly improve long-term outcomes. There are several eating patterns or diets that may work for a diabet... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- September 19, 2023
Sticking to a Regular Sleep Schedule Matters! Here's Why?
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep.” – E. Joseph Cossman.Sleep is vital for our health just like a healthy diet and exercise. Good sleep revitalizes our body and mind and aids cognitive and behavioral functions. Adequate sleep also s... Read More
- Lifestyle
- September 08, 2023
Smoking in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Birth Defects: What, Why, and How?
Smoking during pregnancy can have detrimental effects on the fetus that may not only result in developmental complications but can also have life-long consequences for your baby. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 toxic chemicals. Nicotine and other harmful substanc... Read More
- Women Health
- August 24, 2023
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Q - How to control high uric acid serum value?
A - Hello Thanks for your query. Based on the report of Serum Uric acid which higher than normal is mostly due to excessive consumption of vegitables and food rich in Purine like red meat , bit root,cau...
Q - I feel the anticipation of pain in case I put a lot of weight on the left foot
A - Hi , Reports show deficiency of Vitamin D , For which you have already taken medicines. To me it appears to be beginning of Osteoarthritis Knee. I suggest the following treatment: 1. Painkillers...
Q - Why skin turned to dark burnt like spot near neck ?
A - Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It looks like eczema an allergic reaction. Apply ointment mometasone daily in night for 7 days for immediate relief. I would like to know whether you Apply ...
Q - What can be the cause of such a senstaion and how long can residual dizziness last?
A - Hi, After reviewing your symptoms, I believe you may be experiencing benign positional vertigo. This condition is usually triggered by turning your head or rolling over in bed. The episodes of v...
Q - What can be dark spot near neck ?
A - Hi, The imaged attach looks like a fungal infection incase of dandruff issue use zocon kz shampoo weekly twice for your hair as per instructions in the medicine. Apply loceryl cream over the rash u...
A - Hi, It would be helpful incase you have any test reports. However considering your age the first step to control cholesterol levels would be diet restriction and excercise. Avoid fatty foods, deep ...
Q - I have skin tag/bumps on finger
A - Hello Thanks for the query. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area? This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management. Waiting for your response. Thank you....
Q - Is it safe to continue to take calcium supplement that my bones do need?
A - Hello, the calcium in your blood is a different story! It's regulated by the endocrine glands of your body and has nothing to do with the calcification of the arteries. Stiff blood vessels are due t...
Q - Why my anus itching since 4 months ?
A - Hi there and thank you for your query, Have seen the photos attached by you, They are warts. Warts are basically caused by a virus called Human papilloma virus. Don't use razor in this area because t...
Q - Whether I can immediately drop this zolfresh 5 mg?
A - Hi , In view of stopping zolfresh you need to tapper dose such as incase taking everday make it alternate days for a week followed by weekly twice and once and stop to avoid withdrawal symptoms. I ...
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