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General Physician - Answered on Feb 26, 2023

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan has been practising for 30 years.
She specialises in general medicine, child development and senior citizen care.
A graduate from Madurai Medical College, she has DNB training in paediatrics and a postgraduate degree in developmental neurology.
She has trained in Tai chi, eurythmy, Bothmer gymnastics, spacial dynamics and yoga.
She works with children with development difficulties at Sparrc Institute and is the head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities.... more

Question by Neelabh on Feb 20, 2023Hindi

Hi I am 53 Year Male . I was diagonsed with coronary artery blockade and placed two stent in Sept 22 . . Now i am regilar medicines prescribed by doctor for BO, Chlostrol etc. I am doinf intermittent fasting for 16 hour daily. is it goods for me . pls advicse

Ans: What is the intention behind intermittent fasting?
Is it for weight loss or to sort out digestive issues?
For a 53 yrs individual
two meal is good enough along with a fruit/Veg salad in the mid day
Having early dinner before 7 pm is always good for all

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Hi Komal I have been placed two srent after coronary herat blokage diagnosed in sept 22 . I am doing Intermittent fasting 16 hour from last 7 days . My medicine also going on. I read some plcaes , in a video by Ms Rujuta also the fasting can increase chlostrol and triglyacide which is not good for heart, While Dr Berg in a video says the when Fat used by bosy during fast the chlostrol also relesed from fat but it is not harmful for person. Can you clarify the subject please.

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