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Paleo Diet

Paleo diet refers to sticking to a diet plan that primarily includes foods that were being eaten by our pre-historic ancestors who belonged to the Paleolithic age. It stresses on excluding processed, refined and modified foods from our diet and taking crops, eggs and meat grown from natural sources. This diet is said to help combat our new age lifestyle-based diseases.

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According to my report, what can be my paleo diet?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41 year old male. I am a non-vegetarian and intend to take paleo diet. For the last 20 years, I have been having IBS symptoms, sinus, ringing in ears, extreme anxiety, depression, respiratory allergy to dust and smell, muscle tension around nose and rectum, bad breath, stomach gett...  Read Full »


Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Welcome to low carbohydrate high fat lifestyle. From your report, you have the following problems- Elevated anti-CCP (A...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest me a diet plan for vegetarian paleo diet.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female. My height is 5.35 ft and weight is 132.28 lb. I intend to take on paleo. Please give me your suggestions. I am a vegetarian. If I am eligible for taking paleo, then please give me a diet plan. I have attached my reports for your kind reference.  Read Full »


Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. I welcome you to low carbohydrate high fat lifestyle (LCHF). 1. You have the following problems. Iron deficien...  Read Full »

I have PCOD. Can I follow a paleo diet?

Query: Hi doctor, Today I am in the 48th day of my cycle. I have PCOS. Still I did not get my periods. I took HPT on 45th day. It was negative. Tomorrow I am planning to take blood test. Currently I am taking Glycomet 500 mg. Is there any chance for positive blood test? Is HPT accurate? Suppose if I get my...  Read Full »


Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Chance for pregnancy depends on status of ovulation. If ovulation has occurred, normally there is 25-30% chance of pregnancy. HPT (home pregnancy test) is fairly about 99% accurate in predicting pregnancy if done in 14 days after ovulation. If done before th...  Read Full »

I am following a paleo diet. Please review my reports.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been following paleo diet for the past 20 days. I have attached my reports here for your reference. Kindly review my report and let me know your feedback.  Read Full »


Dr. Hariharan V

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I think you have started paleo diet 13 days before you have taken the blood test. It should be taken a day before you start paleo. Anyway, the only way to compare the health benefits of paleo is by taking a repeat test by the end of this month and comparing with this ...  Read Full »

My 53-year-old mother was advised to follow a paleo diet because she has bipolar disorder and other health issues. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My mother has been taking medication for 30 years to treat her health concerns, which include bipolar disorder and heart troubles. Her height is 5 feet, and she weighs 207 pounds. She is 53 years old. She is also suffering from wheezing problems while walking and doing simple work. She ...  Read Full »


Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your mother has been on psychiatric medications for quite some time. Weight gain is a potential adverse effect of lithium. But, weighing its benefits with adverse effects, it is the gold standard for treating mo...  Read Full »

Why am I not pregnant despite ovulation induction?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. My height is 5'1" and my weight is 61 kg. I am a bit overweight. I have pcod problem. I got married 2 years back and I cannot get pregnant. I had Clomid and hCG injections twice. Both were failed. But, doctor said that my egg growth is good. I have attached my hormon...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The hormone reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) submitted are normal and the ultrasound seems fine. But, as there is no detail about the sizes of follicles reached during both cycles of ovulation induction it is difficult to make a comment here. Ho...  Read Full »

Why could I shed only two kilograms of weight being on a vegetarian paleo diet?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 66-year-old female and have been following a paleo vegetarian diet from the last month. My sugar level has dropped from 280 to 160 mg/dL, and my weight has reduced from 88 to 86 kilos, shedding only 2 kilos. I need advice on how to lose weight. Please suggest. Thanking you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For weight loss i suggest you to follow these instructions: Get yourself fully investigated, including a complete hemogram, blood sugar test, thyroid profile, lipid profile, blood pressure, urine analysis, etc. Rule out any medical or surgical conditions, and if any ...  Read Full »

I am hypertensive and diabetic. Will the paleo diet help me?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, TSH elevation, and vitamin D insufficiency four years ago. My diabetic levels are not under control, and I am taking Vinicor D 50 for high blood pressure, Zita Met Plus 20 to 50 mg for diabetes, and Thyroxine for TSH levels, which I have been t...  Read Full »


Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have increased levels of blood sugar, blood pressure, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), and lack of vitamin D deficiency, I recommend you take the following drugs. Capsule. Unipower D3 or NeuroD3 (Vitamin ...  Read Full »

I have hypothyroidism and PCOD. Can I start paleo?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 266 lbs, and I have been taking homeopathy treatment for hypothyroidism and PCOD for the past three months. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two years back. I started taking Thyroxine 100 mcg for that. I discontinued Thyroxine three months back and started homeopathy treatment for...  Read Full »


Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Four years before, you had the following problems: Weight 121 kg (overweight by 55 kg). High HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c). High TLC (total leukocyte count). High LP(a) (lipoprotein A). Low vitamin D. ...  Read Full »

Are the values in my blood report abnormal?

Query: Hi doctor, I am on paleo diet for the past 20 days and took the blood test today. My result reported elevated triglyceride from 109 to 150 and homocysteine levels of 32. I have attached the report for your reference. Do I need to panic?  Read Full »


Dr. Hariharan V

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Your hs-CRP is normal. No need to worry. 2. But, homocysteine levels are moderately high. It does not mean that you have heart problem in the near future. 3. What I am worried about is your liver reports. They are little bit too much. Liver enzymes may rise if you are...  Read Full »

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