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Common Myths About Pregnancy Diet

However scientific your bent of mind is, a part of you remains irrational, a part that believes in myths. It is my policy to allow family members to propagate myths that are harmless but put my foot down when it comes to traditions that harm the mother and fetus. However, one thing about myths is that they are interesting. Let us examine some common myths concerning diet in pregnancy and decide which can be followed and which should not. A pregnant woman should eat for two – false. A balanced nutritious

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Aug 21 , 2019 | 2 min read

Know about PCOD/PCOS

What is PCOD/PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/ Disease in short is referred to as PCOS/ PCOD What happens in PCOD/ PCOS? Excessive amounts of "male" hormones such as testosterone are produced by the ovaries leading to infertility, menstrual irregularity, acne, weight gain and excessive hair growth over face and other parts of the body. How common is PCOD/ PCOS? Recent studies have shown the prevalence in young adolescents to be almost ranging from 10 to 36%, making it one of the most common no

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Aug 21 , 2019 | 1 min read

How to deal High Risk Pregnancy

A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential complications that could affect the health and well being of the mother, the baby, or both.At Max Pitampura, we have a dedicated team of gynaecologists who work closely with clinicians of other specialties' to help ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. Risk Factors for High-Risk Pregnancy Maternal Age. Women who will be under age 17 or over age 35 when their baby is due are at greater risk of complications such as miscarriage and

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Aug 21 , 2019 | 1 min read

Hair Care in Monsoon

Monsoons are the time of the year when your skin and hair needs extra attention: Monsoon is the favourite season for Bollywood and most of India. Though the rains provide respite from the dreaded summer heat some people fear the monsoons because it may cause hair damage. The weather is sticky, there's too much humidity in the air and as a result, there's an increase in hair-fall/ hair breakage too. Therefore, in monsoons hair care is essential. Rains and excess humidity in the air can cause injury to

Max Team In Dermatology

Jul 25 , 2019 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Eat Right This Monsoon

Monsoon showers come as a relief and are welcome after the scorching summer heat. But they also bring with them health problems like allergies, infections and indigestion. High temperature and humidity are ideal conditions for the growth of microorganisms. This can cause diseases such as food poisoning, typhoid, jaundice which are food borne-diseases. Also this season peaks in malaria, dengue due to water stagnation. But there's no need to panic, small variations in eating habits can keep problems at bay. D

Max Team In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jul 25 , 2019 | 1 min read

11 Ways To Prevent Viral Infections This Monsoon, Plus Tips To Recover

While you might love to get drenched in the first shower of the season, REFRAIN is the word that you must bear in mind if you wish to stay healthy and at a safe distance from viral infections.There's finally some respite from the heat. It's time for the colourful umbrellas, waterproof bags and raincoats to come out of the closet. Every monsoon season, the risk of catching various viral diseases is extremely high due to unhygienic conditions and not adhering to basic preventive measures. early diagnosis an

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Jul 25 , 2019 | 3 min read

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic liver disease is a condition in which liver is damaged secondary to alcohol intake. The severity of the disease varies and ranges from hepatitis to progressive and end stage liver disease and cirrhosis. Alcohol is the leading cause of fatty liver disease in young and is associated with unhealthy food habits & lifestyle. Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver becomes scarred and the damage is irreversible and the symptoms include: Jaundice Hepatitis Swelling over abdomen & feet Bleed

Dr. Subhasish Mazumder In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Jul 22 , 2019 | 1 min read

Is your diet cola making you dumb

The artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas—and thousands of other processed foods—are anything but sweet. In fact, they can be toxic to the brain. Consuming these sugar substitutes on a regular basis is not a recipe for a healthy memory. We see a lot of patients who believe artificial sugar drinks are good and would help them lose weight. On the other hand these drinks tend to cause digestive issues, arthritis, forgetfulness, and confusion. In fact, these chemical laden drinks can hurt your brain and c

Max Team In Neurosciences Nutrition And Dietetics

Jul 15 , 2019 | 2 min read

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