Medical Advice on "Dietician"

How to reduce obesity caused due to thyroid and PCOS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Compared to your wife's height her weight is high. She has to maintain her weight below 62 kg. First of all, we have to find whether there is any underlying cause for this. Do thyroid function tests to rule out thyroid ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Priety

How water intake helps in weight loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydration is important as the body is made of 60-70 % of water. Intracellular hydration is very important and it is often ignored. It can lead to cell death and takes longer recovery times in long term injuries of ten...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Will fasting help with irritable bowel syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fasting is not better for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Fasting in IBS causes hypoglycemia, and further causes giddiness, so it cannot favor IBS. MMC (mucosal mast cell) is associated with IBS with autonomous dysfun...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Babu T G

Kindly explain about the pros and cons of the Mediterranean diet.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Mediterranean diet is my favorite and I always recommend my patients to follow this diet. With regards to pros and cons, should focus on what this diet consists of: Mainly of fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

I want to gain muscle weight without any protein powders. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height, you are slightly underweight. Your IBW (ideal body weight) should be 70 kg and you should consume 70 gm of protein daily. Protein supplements are for people who do not consume enough protein ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jesal Parag Shah

I need to tighten up my body. Is whey protein or fiber powders advisable?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can definitely get a more toned body. However, you need to work out four to five times a week, maybe around 40 minutes a day, and also give adequate rest to your muscles. Have high protein foods such as eggs (whites...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Kindly give a diet plan to regulate my creatinine, uric acid and protein.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following diet chart is designed for you according to your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please follow it properly. Wake up time - 7 AM. Breakfast:  Milk - half cup (200 mL). Arrowroot bisc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manidipa Dey

What are the home remedies used to treat sore throat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are the home remedies followed to treat a sore throat. Drink a mixture of lukewarm water with honey and lime juice a couple of times a day. It gives immediate relief. Grated ginger with green tea is quite helpful. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Is Garcinia Cambogia a good slimming product? Can you suggest low carb diet chart ?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to have low calorie, low carbohydrate and high protein balanced diet chart for your weight loss. According to your height, your ideal body weight should be 63-65 kg. Diet and exercise both are important for ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manidipa Dey

What diet can I take to increase my weight? I am lactose intolerant. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned that you are suffering from lactose intolerance, which means a decreased ability to digest milk sugar that is, lactose. You need not worry because you can have soy products like soy milk, tofu, and so...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Durga Kumari