by Shwetha Bhatia | May 14, 2020 | corona virus, covid19, health, Immunity
It is evident that people of all ages can become infected: malnourished elderly people, with low immunity and patients with chronic diseases like diabetes have more complications with disease severity. Good nutrition not only provides the body with immunity to...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 7, 2020 | diabetes, diabetes management, diet, Fitness, health
1. Risk quantification: Ideally, all patients should attend a pre-Ramadan assessment (6–8 weeks prior) with their doctor. Patients who fall in the ‘very high’ and ‘high’ risk categories should not fast. 2. Glucose monitoring: Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 5, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity
Fasting during Ramzan and trying to adhere to your fitness regime can be challenging. The first few days will be marked by changes in sleep patterns that affect hunger/satiety and circardian rhythm. Follow these tips to stay on track:From Iftar to Suhoor Aim for at...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Apr 25, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity
Immunity refers to the body’s innate ability to protect itself from foreign particles. These essentially include allergens, virus and bacteria. When the immune system encounters a foreign particle it produces antibodies that fight the particle. Antibodies linger...
