If you are reluctant to opt for strict diet plans, I am with you. I know it’s not easy to suddenly switch to a no-carb diet or start crash diets. Rather little changes in your daily lifestyle are easy to adopt. And they obviously help you to lose weight. For many people, the weight loss journey is not at all easy. They have plenty of issues that need to be addressed before following a strict diet plan. So the big question of the time is “how to lose weight without much effort or going on crash diets?” Well, in my…
Author: Dr. Sadaf Saleem
Dr. Sadaf Saleem
She is a graduate of Hamdard University first batch. After doing MBBS, she did her PGD in Nutrition and now she is enrolled in Masters in Medical Education. She has been teaching undergraduate medical students for the past 6-7 years. Currently, she is working in Army Medical College.
As you all know, there is no magical cure for diabetes; you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing the disease. Undoubtedly, the main risk associated with developing diabetes is genetic, but lifestyle factors such as exercise and a healthy diet can help reduce it. So, what constitutes a healthy diet for diabetes prevention? Some of the best foods to eat every day to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes include: Choose High Fiber Carbs Refined carbs like white rice, white bread, and sugary breakfast cereals have increased the risk of type 2 diabetes. Whole grains like…
Dark circles are the biggest nightmare of every girl/ women. These are dark blemishes beneath the eyes. The main concern that anyone could have is that these look embarrassing and makes one look older. There are different ways in which one can develop dark circles. A few are listed below: AGE – Majority of people get dark circles under their eyes as they grow older because the collagen in the skin tends to break down, making the eyelids and the surrounding area more transparent. It is just a fact that most people need to come to terms with. GENETICS – Sometimes…
What is PCO? A disease of imbalance between the female hormones i.e. estrogen and progesterone. Since these hormones are responsible for the ovulation therefore what happens next is the growth of small cysts in the ovary. The third component is the insulin resistance which will lead to the increase level of sugar in the blood. Common misconceptions about PCO: As with all other diseases there are lots of misconceptions about PCO. I have tried to list few: PCO is common in old age. Women with PCO cannot have children. PCO is common in overweight women. PCO means that you have…