by Shwetha Bhatia | Oct 30, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity, L-arginine, supplement
L-Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid found in the diet. Good food sources of L-arginine include eggs, meats, milk, soy proteins, peanuts and walnuts. Conditionally essential means it is particularly important during periods of illness and chronic...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Oct 24, 2020 | breast cancer, cancer, cancer care, diet, psychology
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. High risk factors- Being female. Increasing age. A personal/family history of breast conditions. A personal history of breast...
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...
