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Nutrition

Nutrition is the method of providing or receiving the food required for health, growth, and the replacement of tissues. It includes ingestion, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism, and excretion. Nutrients are taken as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

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Can eating superfoods improve my mental health?

Query: Hi doctor, I recently heard we must concentrate on eating superfoods. What are they and does eating superfoods help in giving good mental health? Are they easy to digest? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Superfoods is a term often used to describe nutrient-dense foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. While there is no official scientific definition for superfoods, many include items like berries, leafy greens, nuts, ...  Read Full »

How to get 6 feet tall?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old guy. I am just 5'5" tall. I want to be at least 6 feet tall. Is there any way to stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete growth hormones?  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Growth depends on many factors: Hereditary influence of growth. Nutrition during childhood (at the growing ages). Any illness during the growing age that results in stunted growth. Growth after 21 years is not possible since the growing ends of the bone would ha...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest a diet chart or tips to lose weight faster.

Query: Hello doctor, My weight is 178.57 lb and age is 18. I always try my best to lose weight but I cannot. I joined a gym today and really do not have any knowledge about nutrition. So, it is my request. Please suggest a diet chart or tips on how I can lose weight as soon as possible.  Read Full »


Dr. Suneetha B S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Without prior knowledge of your dietary patterns, lifestyle, existing health conditions and family history, it is difficult to suggest a diet plan that is perfect for you. I will give you a set of tips. Always keep these in mind and continue your gym routine. You will ...  Read Full »

Is multigrain cereal a healthier option than the regular ones?

Query: Hi doctor, I was just wondering. I like cereal and I try to go with a healthier option that still tastes good. So I found multigrain Cheerios and I thought they would be a healthier alternative to something like Froot Loops, Lucky Charms, and other sugary cereals. I know there are healthier options ...  Read Full »


Dr. Suneetha B S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When it comes to the content of sugar or high fructose corn syrup or chemicals, multigrain cheerios has it in the same amount as the normal one. Another good habit to follow is to eat one grain in a meal. For example, You should not be eating rice and wheat together in...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old who is 5 feet 1 inch. Is it possible to increase my height?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I am about 5 feet 1 inch only. I would like to increase my height. I eat well and exercise regularly. Is there any supplements that I can have? Name them if possible. I would also like to know if they have any side effects. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand you are having constitutional short stature. Your stature depends on your overall nutritional status, your mid-paren...  Read Full »

Why many teens do not take breakfast. Is it due to hormones?

Query: Hello doctor, What is the importance of eating breakfast in teens? Please comment on it. Why so many teens do not have breakfast? Is it due to hormones? How important is it for them to eat? What are some ways to get something nutritious into their system before going to school?  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The teens especially adolescent groups people are very irregular in their breakfast and meal habits. After waking up, your body needs glucose and nutrients to work properly for the whole day. So, taking breakfast is a good habit. It should be consumed daily like brea...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old who is 5 feet 1 inch. Is it possible to increase my height?

Query: Hi doctor,I had an open wound on my hand that came into contact with sperm. I am concerned about sexually transmitted diseases. If infected with chlamydia or gonorrhea, would these infections show up in a urine test, as the site of infection is my finger and not any sexual organs? Would this infecti...  Read Full »


Dr. Shahad Alshehri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern. The transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like chlamydia or gonorrhea is due to sexual activity with an infected patient rather than bloodborne. They usually spread through any kind of sexual activity....  Read Full »

Are there any special foods for common health issues in men?

Query: Hello doctor, What are all the foods men should eat every day? Kindly name them. Why they should eat it? Why men specifically should be eating those foods daily due to unique and common health issues the gender faces. i.e. men tend to be low on fiber and this packs X grams of fiber per serving. An...  Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Men can take: Berries which are good to heart, steak prepared with lean meat to give full of protein especially for active men, dark leafy greens to get fiber and Folic Acid for proper functioning of metabolism. Eggs to provide lutein for boosting brain function plu...  Read Full »

How to increase my daughter's height?

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 4 years 5 months old. Her height is 3 feet 2 inches, and weight is 33 pounds. I want to know whether the height and weight are normal for that age. My height is 5 feet 7 inches and her mother is 5 feet tall. I am worried about her height. I want her to be at least 5 feet 4 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing all the details. I would like to congratulate you that your child is growing quite well right now. The final height depends on many factors. Parent's height determines the genetic potential of the child by which we can have an idea of child's final...  Read Full »

Can a child's height be increased with protein powder?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a son and a daughter. My height is 5 feet 7 inches and wife is 5 feet 1 inch. I am extremely worried about my children height as we are short. My daughter is now 3 years 10 months old and of 31.9 pounds in weight and 38 inches tall. She had seizure thrice and taking some sodium liq...  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will try to sort it out for you. As you told me father's height 5 feet 7 inches that is 170 cm and mother's height is 5 feet1 inch that is 155 cm. According to both of your heights, which is an average height of most of the people, the ta...  Read Full »

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