Medical Advice on "Dietician"

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

How can a 6 feet tall patient weighing 143 lbs gain weight by following a vegetarian diet plan?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should not be looking forward to gaining fat. What you need to gain is muscle strength. It gives you lots of energy with great looks too. You must include proteins in your diet to gain ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suneetha B S

Can a diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins help in weight gain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Please mention your age. I would recommend a diet modification before you start any supplements. Firstly, I suggest you get yourself investigated thoroughly to r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Can I use L-Carnitine to reduce weight?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I am sorry to inform you that it is a myth that L-carnitine reduces weight by burning fat. I know that you can easily find thousands of websites on the internet that claim that consuming their energy drinks and sup...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rathee Rahul

How to determine if an individual is overweight if they weigh 140 pounds?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best method to know if you are overweight is to find out your height in meter square (150 centimeters = 1.5 meters ). Divide your weight by your height in meter square. If the value falls between 18.5 to 24.9, the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

What is the recommended healthy diet for men?

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...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

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 136 lbs. First of all, we have to find whether there is any underlying cause for this. Do thyroid function tests to rule out thyroi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Preethi

What is keto crotch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The keto crotch means a change in the odor of secretion, especially vaginal secretion. So bad vaginal smell or altered smell can be there. This change is seen in those who are on a low carbohydrate diet. Everyone does...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

How water intake helps in weight loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydration is important as the body is made of 60 to 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 ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

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