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Diet And Lifestyle

Your diet and lifestyle habits influence everything from your digestion to your immune system. A balanced diet and active lifestyle help maintain overall good health. Healthy eating is not about starving or depriving yourself of food, but to eat food that is beneficial for your health.

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Please suggest a diet suitable for me to reduce my overweight.

Query: Hi doctor,Due to a heavy workload and an unhealthy lifestyle, I became overweight, and I also have fibroadenoma in my left breast, which causes pain sometimes. I used to eat oily foods. Can this cause fibroadenoma, high cholesterol, and gallstones in the future? I am in my early 30s, a female, and I...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Fibroadenoma has no direct relationship with fatty meals, but high cholesterol due to fatty meals can cause hormonal disturbances, contributing...  Read Full »

How do I modify my diet for PCOS and prediabetes?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman, and I have been dealing with PCOS. Recently, my doctor informed me that I am also in the prediabetic stage and need to be mindful of my diet. I would appreciate more detailed insights and recommendations regarding dietary changes for diabetes prevention. I am ...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepika Joshi

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.PCOS(polycystic ovary syndrome) increases the risk of diabetes, but lifestyle changes can be effective. I suggest the following If overweight, prioritize weight loss, as excess body fat contributes to PCOS and insulin resistance...  Read Full »

My diabetes is not under control despite taking medications. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I take GP3 before lunch and dinner, Obimate SR 1 gm after lunch and dinner, and Tryglynase 2 before breakfast but my diabetes is not coming under control. I have attached my report.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There are three ways to control diabetes. Diet, exercise, medicines (oral or Insulin). No matter how good your blood sugar reports are, you should definitely follow a strict anti-diabetic diet and do regular daily aerobic exercises like wa...  Read Full »

I am having side effects after taking Metpure. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had my BP 140/90 mmHg. The doctor advised me to take tablet Metpure XL 25 mg in the morning. I am using the tablet in the morning for last 20 days. Soon after taking it, I feel lazy and dull. I also experience a headache after taking the tablet. So, I am using Metpure XL 12.5 mg in the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand all your concerns. You have mild hypertension which requires lifestyle changes with a small dose of antihypertensive. Lifestyle changes include low salt diet and 30 minutes walking for five days a week. Metpure XL 25 mg tablet is a good choice. It is ta...  Read Full »

I want to know about intermittent fasting. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40 year old female. Please provide an overview of intermittent fasting and how it differs from other dietary approaches. What are the different IF methods (e.g., 16/8, 5:2, eat-stop-eat) and their potential benefits? What are the potential health benefits associated with intermit...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Intermittent fasting simply means skipping a meal in between a possible meal due to medical reasons. There are 6 to 6, 12 to 6, and 8 to 12, depending on the conditions. The benefits are for those who are obese, hypertensive, or diabetic. Meal timing is critical when fas...  Read Full »

How to reduce cholesterol by diet control?

Query: Hi doctor, My health issues are borderline total cholesterol and triglyceride. I have been suffering from hyperlipidemia for the past five years and I have attached all the reports for your reference. I have reduced down weight from 165 pounds to 147 pounds. With diet control, I have reduced my trig...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com We are here to help you. This level of rise in triglycerides does not require treatment with any medicines (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You need to start more of a cardio workout and avoid fat in diet. Replace all kitchen cooking utensils with ...  Read Full »

What is the treatment option for Parkinson's disease other than Levodopa?

Query: Hi doctor, I feel extreme fatigue in the morning. I have tremor and right leg tingling. I am experiencing brain fog, Parkinson like symptoms but I did not feel any improvement with Levodopa. My manganese levels are high. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to assure you that do not worry as everything is going to be fine soon. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine concerns. First thing is unless the diagnosis is made by an expert physician, the resembling symptoms do not mean ...  Read Full »

I would like to follow a healthy lifestyle. Kindly advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female. I have been reflecting on my lifestyle choices and their impact on my overall health and well-being. What are the key components of a healthy lifestyle, and how can I assess my current lifestyle choices? How do factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep, s...  Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to give you the best medical advice. Let me present the answers to your questions as follows: Key components of a healthy lifestyle include: Balanced diet: Eat a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, a...  Read Full »

I want to know about a healthy diet plan. Please guide.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male. I am reaching out to seek your expertise and guidance in formulating and maintaining a healthy diet plan. I am interested in knowing a comprehensive nutritional assessment to understand my current dietary habits and nutritional needs. I would like to work with y...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your request on how we can work together on how I can assist and guide you in formulating a comprehensive nutritional assessment and healthy lifestyle living will be a g...  Read Full »

I have high hs-CRP and lipoprotein levels. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Eight months back my hs-CRP level was 3.86 mg/dL and CRP was 0.24 mg/dL. One month later hs-CRP was tested again and it was 0.4 mg/dL. My ESR also seems to be higher along with lipoprotein. Please advise the treatment. Is there any further investigation for high hs-CRP? What does high hs-...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Raised hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) indicates your risk to cardiac issues. Your blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) have to be correlated with your clinical symptoms. These reports alone cannot give you any conclusion. I need to...  Read Full »

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