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Exercise

Exercise is any form of physical activity that helps maintain fitness and improves overall health. It can be done for several reasons. It helps to grow, gain muscles, enhance strength, improve the cardiovascular system, train for athletics, etc. Aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility exercises are different classifications of exercises.

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Which protein drink will help me gain weight without any problem with my health?

Query: Hi doctor, I have started workout at home recently. I have got a pair of dumbells, a resistance band, and a skipping rope. Kindly suggest some good protein powder (good brands) for building body and lean muscle mass and which is safe and healthy. I am a vegetarian. I am prone to acne. I came to know...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MB (muscle blaze), Trikut, One life, etc., are some of the brands that have been noted and used. Make sure that you buy these from a reputable shop and make sure their container is sealed often with a hologram and serial number. No, whey protein, if taken under supe...  Read Full »

Kindly provide information about prediabetes.

Query: Hello doctor, As a 38-year-old male who recently received a diagnosis of prediabetes through blood work, I am seeking insights into what prediabetes is, how it is defined, and its implications. Could you please provide information on the following: What exactly is prediabetes, and what are the ke...  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 96 million American adults have prediabetes. Of those ...  Read Full »

What are the benefits and tips for daily exercise?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I want to know more about the health benefits of doing exercise every day. I am looking to incorporate regular exercise into my lifestyle and improve my overall fitness. I am curious to know about the various benefits of exercise beyond just physical healt...  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Exercise offers numerous benefits to overall health and wellness, making it one of the most effective and safest ways to enhance physical and mental well-being. Here are some of the key benefits: Cardiovascular he...  Read Full »

Please suggest lifestyle changes to manage my father's diabetes.

Query: Hi doctor, My father is 68-year-old dealing with type 2 diabetes for the past decade. Unfortunately, his lifestyle is predominantly sedentary, and he struggle to maintain control over his dietary habits. He weighs around 170 pounds and presently do not use insulin. Could you suggest a suitable diet...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

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. Here are the suggestions to be followed: Strict diabetic diet: It is strongly recommended to adhere to a strict diabetic diet. Advise seekin...  Read Full »

How to reduce my daughter's over weight?

Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is ten years old. She has gained a weight of ten kilograms recently. She looks fat when compared to her friends of the same age. What dietary recommendations should we follow to help our child maintain a healthy weight? Are there specific foods or food groups we should limit...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajdeep Haribhai Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is a common problem nowadays. Always keep in mind, that she should spend more calories than she is consuming. So, reduce high-calorie food and increase physical activity. Cut dairy products, oil, and high carboh...  Read Full »

Will it be fine to swim after 12 hours shift?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28 year old female. I am a nurse and frequently works in night shifts. I am trying hard to include sports in my life. I usually swim, and I need to work harder to swim to lose the extra weight. I gained weight because of my sedentary lifestyle. Will it be fine to swim after 12 hours...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In fact, swimming is the best exercise for you. I always advise my patients to engage in swimming especially after undergoing stressful hours of work as it helps the body to relax. It is fine to swim after your night shift. I will only advise you to get enough slee...  Read Full »

Kindly advise how exercise helps maintain better mental health.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27-year-old. I want to know how exercise helps to maintain better mental health. I feel better when I include walking as a regular morning routine but when I do not walk, I do not feel better. I want to understand how walking gives me that energy. Is it right to think this way? Or i...  Read Full »


Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq. Walking is the best therapy for physical and mental well-being. With exercise, endorphins are released from the brain. Endorphins are the happy hormones. With exercise, adrenaline is also released which gives an...  Read Full »

How can I lower my high blood pressure?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old male. I have a blood pressure of 140/95 mmHg, which is usually high. It has been on the higher side for two to three years. What should I do to bring it down?Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. To bring down your blood pressure, do regular exercise like walking, especially after dinner. Additionally, avoid oily, spicy, junk food, and extra salt.Thank you.  Read Full »

Do I need to check other hormones for erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hi doctor, Recently I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. Now, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and weakness. My testosterone level is 280 ng/dL. Do I need to check other hormones?  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you check this hormone early morning? Preferably, sample should be given before 9 AM to an endocrinology reputed laboratory. Lot of errors can happen and always test for total testosterone. Now you can control your diabetes and start some exercises. Preferably, morn...  Read Full »

How can I reduce my abdominal obesity?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female, and I have grown increasingly worried about my abdominal obesity. I have noticed a gradual increase in the size of my waist, and my clothes no longer fit comfortably around my midsection. Despite maintaining my usual diet and exercise routine, I am concerned a...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am genuinely sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about obesity, the strategies and lifestyle modifications you need to adopt are as follows:Engage in regular daily exercise.Limit the c...  Read Full »

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