Medical Advice on "Fitness Expert"

Why do we drink a protein shake after a workout and stretch before a run?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, very often we follow the necessary safe and healthy things that should be observed in our day-to-day life, but many people are not aware of the reason of these lifestyle changes. They simply know that it is good to fo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra

I am 18 years old. Will I grow taller with proper nutrition, running, and stretching?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about gaining height. Height is a genetically predetermined one and we cannot change anything beyond a certain limit. Height gets affected due to the growth of long bones and it becomes fixe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

My current workout program is not helping me lose weight. Should I switch to cardio?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The main thing is, you have to be patient like you are doing cardio (aerobic exercise plus strength training). In the exercise prescription, you give more weightage on aerobic exercises like swimming, walking, jogging, a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

I am going on losing weight after shifting to hostel. Shall I take some supplement?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry about your health because this happens to every student who stay in hostels. First of all, do not skip any meal in a day. Have bananas in your room, so that you do not keep yourself fasting for long. You can...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra

Kindly provide your guidance for fitness.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query completely. I feel that you are genuinely very much health conscious and I like such people. Even though you stay away, you have a lot of things that can be done for a healthy leaving. F...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra

I am 30 years old, and I want to reduce my belly fat without exercise. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it work that makes you sleep so late? This is one of the factors that needs change. The other thing is that you need to exercise and eat regularly. You need to burn 3000 Kcal daily, and to do that, you will need to ex...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

I want to lose weight and gain muscle simultaneously. What do I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You cannot lose weight and gain muscle weight by just dieting. You need to do these together as muscle building will help you lose weight faster as muscle requires more energy. Also, it is the recommended way to lose wei...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Should I cleanse my body before starting workout to reduce weight?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really nice to hear that you want to have a change in your life. This will be an example for other ladies also. Cleansing the body is essential, but before that cleanse your mind with lots of positive attitude toward...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra

My 7-year-old daughter is diagnosed with osteochondral defect in left ankle. Kindly help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your daughter's MRI report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is an osteochondral defect in the medial talar dome. These are uncommon lesions seen on MRI (magnetic resonance imagi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How to reduce fat in my belly without looking odd?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to recognize the problem and have the insight too. The important thing is that your rectus and lower abdominal musculature's resting muscle tone is poor, allowing the contents to bulge out. It would help ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash