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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.
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
- September 10, 2023
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
Truth or Myth: Drinking Milk When You Have Cough Increases Phlegm Production!
Cough is too annoying to deal with. Not to mention the irritating sticky mucus, stuffy nose, and choked throat that comes along with it! Everyone - from your mother to the friendly neighborhood uncle, and grannies – will give you a list of foods to eat or drink. And, ... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 10, 2018
Truth or Myth: Sitting Too Close to the TV Will Weaken Your Vision
Perhaps all of us can recall being warned by our parents that watching TV from too close a distance can damage our eyesight. But do you think this belief, which still abounds about the eye care, is really true? Can sitting too close to the television really weaken our v... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 07, 2018
Hepatitis B Vaccines: What You Need To Know
Hepatitis B is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). HBV spreads when anyone comes in contact with the infected blood or certain body fluids (like urine or semen) of an infected person. The severity of this infection can range from bei... Read More
- Health A-Z
- July 27, 2018
Are You a Diabetic? Do You Find Needle Pricks for Blood Sampling an Ordeal, Then CGM is a Boon!!
As a diabetic yourself, or living with someone who has diabetes, it is a continuous struggle to get a hang of the medications, blood glucose values and other terminologies related to diabetes. And to top it all, now comes this new one - Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CG... Read More
- Diabetes
- July 26, 2018
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Q - Can you check comprehensive health check up report attached?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Sorry for the delay in my response. I have gone through the report attached. Firstly, the cholesterol levels are on higher side, this sometimes can be seen in intermitte...
A - Hello, Thank you for your question. Hope my answer will help you well. According to your information about your CBC result of WBC down to 3.4 that have been confirmed from two separate readings. ...
Q - What are chance of getting pregnant ?
A - Hi, I understand your concerns. Pregnancy chances in such situation is very less. Nothing to worry. The amount semen you described is very less to cause any pregnancy. I don’t see any chance of p...
Q - Should we need to consult doctor for my daughter at 9 having swelling in one eye?
A - Hey thanks for the question. I think she is having allergic conjunctivitis . Its better to get a microscope examination for the same and then start her on anti allergic eye drops . Hope it helps. Reg...
Q - Why does cracking noise come from kuckes?
A - Hello, You have been cracking your knuckles. You have not mentioned any problem you experienced after cracking your knuckles. Many people do crack their knuckles. It has not been reported yet...
Q - Can uric acid level 5.2 cause knee pain ?
A - Hello, You are suffering from knee pain and your uric acid level is detected to be 5.2. I can understand your concern. Normal uric acid level for women commonly ranges from 2.5 to 7.5 mg/dL ...
Q - When should I check my platelets any natural food to increase platelets counts ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Dengue test is usually done as a profile with three different assessments. NS1 antigen, IgM and IgG antibodies. Its rarely possible that all come back negative as a false...
Q - Does Hernia need operation?
A - Hello Thanks for uploading report .Based on the report You seem to have Direct Inguinal Hernia .Ideally surgery is the only best option for treatment of Hernia however if you are not willing to under...
Q - What specialist is appropriate for Syncope?
A - Hello, I have read your query and understand your concerns. In my opinion, two main conditions should be considered in your case: 1. heart function problems such as arrhythmias for example and...
Q - How will I come to know when to to reduce the dose BP tablet or stop this tablet ?
A - Hello, I can understand your concern but before proceeding ahead I I would like to know following things. 1.your height and weight? 2.how much physically active you are? Do you go for daily jog...
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