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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 - Please review and suggest my moms general health checkup
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I have gone through the attached document. Test results are normal except a few derangements. 1. Vitamin D deficiency, this must be treated with Cholecalciferol 60,000 u...
Q - Please advice considering my report with only 1.37 creatine
A - Hello Thanks for your query Based on the reports that you have posted all the test results are normal except slightly raised serum creatinine level . However a single result of raised creatinine le...
Q - I always have a running nose here and this time accompanied with fever and weakness
A - Hi, Welcome to AskaDoctor 24×7! It looks like you are having allergic rhinitis. Nasal spray is best for thos condition. You can use fluticasone nasal spray 2 puffs into each nostril for 1 week and...
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A - Hi, Welcome to AskaDoctor 24×7! Your report is showing borderline high cholesterol and sugar levels. You have vitamin d3 deficiency too. I would suggest you to take some multivitamins and do some...
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Q - What can be this small cut on testicles not bleeding but some reddish area ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Yes, you can use soframycin oint over the cut on the scrotal . Thoroughly was the lesion before applying. Regards ...
Q - Please suggest the supplement my vitamin D is very low
A - Hello and welcome here, You way upload your reports so that I am better able to help. I usually advise Arachitol Nano shots once every 2 weeks for 3 months for a severe vitamin D deficiency. Ho...
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A - Hi, Thanks for contacting us Please share the report via email to YYYY@YYYY and YYYY@YYYY Waiting for your response ...
Q - Why do I sweat too much even with a small physical activity ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I see no report attached here, Please mail me the report to YYYY@YYYY and YYYY@YYYY .. Is there any uncomfortable smell after you sweat? Do you have dandruff or any ...
Q - I am attaching the 3 Thyroid Profile test report of mu mom does she need to change the dosage
A - Hello and welcome here, I have seen the reports. In my opinion, she can lower it to Thyronorm 50 mcg OD as her TSH is only slightly raised in the latest report, while T3 and T4 are normal. She can...
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