Ans: Hi Vivek,
Intermittent fasting usually helps reverse the adverse effects of diabetes but since every individual responds a diet different because of our lifestyle, we suggest you to monitor your insulin every 3-4 hourly while you are intermittently fasting.

Ans: Try to have proteins in diet - that will surely help you to gain lean muscle mass and also won’t affect your blood glucose levels . Carbohydrates can surely help you to gain weight but will affect your blood sugar levels .
So can have proteins and fiber in diet
Eg sprouts
Lentils
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
Soya products
Milk and milk products
Nuts etc
Sugar free Protein supplements.

Ans: Hi,
You’ll need to get on a weight bearing strengthening protocol. Please visit a near by physio centre so they can customize it for you and also help you with pain management.

Ans: Eat a variety of foods and vegetables.
Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Also consult a neurologist as they could guide you with the best treatment method.

Ans: Hi Ameet,
A burning sensation isn’t normal in the knee. You could consult a near by orthopedic and get medicated for the same. Meanwhile an mri scan of the knee could give you a clear picture of what the issue is.

Ans: Hi Kushal,
There are a lot of government and private physiotherapy setups that can help your brother perform his day to day activities with better ease. You could always look for centre near you.

Ans: Ideally it’s best to check it at the same time everyday since the weight differs throughout the day. Most people prefer checking it in the morning after they wake up

Ans: Hi Puliyan, thank you for writing to us.
Yes, there are a lot of exercise protocols for muscular dystrophy. It’s best to go to a near physiotherapy centre where they could evaluate the level of strength and girth of the muscle and guide you on a plan customized for you.

Ans: Hi,
It’s best to get a complete blood profile and vitamin tests done to find out the exact reason for the weakness particularly. Consult with a nearby physician and get the tests done.

Ans: Your ideal weight should be around 77 to 80 kgs and hence protein requirement is 70 gms per day .

Pre workouts you can have
Carbs so as to perform max during your workouts .

Eg

Oats / nuts with fruit like banana / orange / apple
Overnight soaked almonds / walnuts / pista -5 to 7 pcs each

Post workouts you need to include proteins in diet
Eg protein supplement - isopure or muscle blaze -30 gms or GNC muscle gain -30 gms in a glass of milk or water

Can have eggs -2 to 3 / sprouts -1 bowl / paneer grilled -100 gms

Or Smoothie - protein supplement + nuts + milk + fruit of your choice .

Rest in the meals you can add
Paneer
Sprouts
Dal
Lentils
Eggs
Chicken
Fish
Curds
Milk and milk products
Soy beans etc
Which are loaded with proteins and will help achieve your requirements of protein in the body .
Also help built lean muscle mass .

Ans: Hi M,
Since this is a multiple level disc problem, you will need to understand the trigger to it so that it doesn’t get worse in the near future. Also every person with a disc problem has different symptoms so it’s best to go to a nearby orthopedic or physiotherapist and seek a treatment course.

Ans: Hi Harish,
Thank you for writing to us.
The best fruits to have on summer are the ones that have high water content like watermelons, muskmelons and citrus fruits.

Ans: Hi Sonu,
We would advice you to get your back pin diagnosed before trying any tips. Also something that works for all is working on the core strength.

Ans: Hi Anil,
None of these are better. One needs to under that these are hacks to treat acidity and not a cure. It’s best to go to a physician or a gastro specialist to get the issue resolved

Ans: Hi Ravi,

Thank you for writing to us.
The pain in your back and your neck is both related to your spine so it’s best to go to a nearby orthopedic or physiotherapy and they will examine your lumbar and cervical to get a clear diagnosis. You should be able to recover in a week or two

Ans: Hi Anil,

Yes, grapes have 82% of water approx which is why it is juicy and refreshing.

Ans: Hi,

There is no standard duration for a treatment. It primarily depends on the nature of the pain and how long standing the condition is.
Treatment plans are subjective to a condition and there is no definite time to it. Treatments are usually result based and not time based.

There are no side effects even if one takes physiotherapy regularly provided they are under the physiotherapist’s supervision.

Ans: Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.

Depending on the condition there are various techniques that could be used such as exercise rehab, pain management, strengthening etc

Ans: Hi,

The best measure to stay safe during the heat wave is to stay hydrated and have your electrolytes.

Foods that one could avoid are basically foods that dehydrate you, such as
-excess of coffee or tea: since caffeine have a dehydrating property
-junk food or salty food: high amount of sodium will leave you dehydrated
-high protein food: body will use up water to metabolize the protein.
-alcoholic

Try and fuel up on summer fruits and probiotics to keep the digestion smooth.