HMIs & IPCs

Ovarian Cysts? Let Your Diet Do the Work! In an already worrying time when ailments are afflicting the modern-day population owing to erratic lifestyles, unhealthy diets and increasing stress – another name in the list is gaining occurrence, especially in urban populations – PCOD/PCOS. This stands for Polycystic Ovary Disorder/Syndrome and as the name suggests, it is becoming a cause for worry among the women population. What further adds to its hazard is that it usually goes undiagnosed as the symptoms are subtle, though commonly related to other normal conditions such as hair growth, acne, etc. In addition to these, it can also trigger onset of early diabetes and infertility if not treated in time. For there is no exact sure of PCOD/PCOS as such till date, patients are usually prescribed a strict diet regime and lifestyle modification.

There Are No Shortcuts, No Magic Pills for Weight Loss Only if losing weight was as easy as downloading an app on your smartphone these days! We, the modern day people have become accustomed to convenience and fast pace that we expect the same to apply in wellness and health goals too. In the race to achieve weight loss in minimal time, most of us have a tendency to follow diet plans and habits which are not only unrealistic but also result in disappointment with no results. Internet searches and following a routine that a friend has been following prove to be very ineffective as those really don’t take into account an individual perspective and need. The foods we consume don’t work by themselves, they have to be in sync with a proper meal plan and lifestyle so as to deliver actual results for losing or gaining weight. Green tea has proven to be a catalyst in weight loss but depending solely on drinking multiple cups of green tea will not do any good unless you are taking care of other parts of diet too. Same is true for detox waters, such as Jeera Paani, Cucumber and Mint Water, Coriander Water, etc. which are doing trend these days. Over consumption of these can even be lethal, leave alone being beneficial. Supplementing a balanced and well tailored diet with Aloe Vera Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Isabel Husk, etc. can undoubtedly expedite your weight loss journey if you stay focused and ensure that you don’t compromise on eating healthy foods in addition to only the popular and easy-to-lose-weight items! There are no shortcuts, no magic pills and certainly no overnight spell that can help you achieve weight goals except the right plan that fits your requirement. Happy Living!

In an era of increasing awareness about myriad diet plans and regimes, the one gaining popularity with leaps and bounds in Keto Diet. People from all age groups are finding it convenient and not-so-boring kind of a diet plan, however, with few questions in head going unanswered. What is known is that being low in carbohydrates and rich in proteins, this diet ensures adequate nutrition and conversion into fat which is used as an energy source rather than accumulating as fat in the body. However, little is thought upon when it comes to side effects, if not followed under expert advice. Opposite to the regular carb diet in which food is converted into glucose, which further becomes source of energy to perform routine functions, in a Ketogenic diet, the liver tends to convert fat into fatty acids and ketones, which presumably replace glucose as a fuel. Against a normal fat requirement of 5-10%, Keto diets comprise as much as 80% fat, which endorse cholesterol spikes and many other ailments arising out of high fat consumption and accumulation. These include indications such as fatty liver, tachycardia, shakiness, consistent fatigue and alike. Especially women fall into the high risk category with being prone to amenorrhea which means disruption of menstruation cycles. Children also should not fall prey to Keto diet as it increases chances of retarded growth, bone fractures, renal stones and reduced insulin growth factor 1. Originally Keto diets were formulated for patients with epilepsy, hence making the diet a therapeutic one rather than one meant for weight loss. For a person following this diet without a medical need for it, it is a mere case of a imbalanced diet causing serious health issues in longer run such as clogged arteries, ironically weight gain, disrupted metabolism and unhealthy rise in fat to muscle ratio. Remember, weight loss is more about wellness and balance than sudden, quick and shocking drop in the number on the weighing scale.