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Neha Garg is a clinical dietician and health writer with an outstanding academic and clinical background. A post-graduate from the prestigious Lady Irwin College, she was also a Delhi University topper. With a work experience spanning more than a decade, she has worked for renowned healthcare organizations such as Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and HealthifyMe. An avid reader and health enthusiast, she also develops customized diet plans along with personal diet consultations. Presently, she is working with EbixCash as a senior medical writer.
What Is Conscious Parenting? 5 Things That You Can Do to Become One
Recently, a movie was released that delved into a complicated father-son relationship. The film portrayed something called ‘toxic parenting’ wherein the father was never available for his son owing to work commitments, would yell at the child for small mistakes, and... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- January 29, 2024
Shingles: Things That You Must Know
Most of us have had chicken pox as kids. It is one of the most common childhood infectious diseases. Are you aware that the same varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that causes chickenpox also causes another rather painful disease? The ailment is called shingles, also known as... Read More
- Health A-Z
- January 02, 2024
Can Drinking Coffee Prevent Kidney Disease: Get the Facts!
With café culture gaining popularity in cities, coffee has attained cult status among young and old alike, making it one of the most favored beverages. Originally from Ethiopia, coffee has become a world-famous brew and is known for its stimulating effects as well as s... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- October 03, 2023
Common Monsoon illnesses That Affect Children and Tips to Prevent Them
For most of us, the monsoon season brings joy in the form of piping hot tea, mouth-watering pakoras, and pleasant weather after the scorching hot summer season. But, such is not the case for 36-year-old Neha, a lecturer by profession. Neha dreads the monsoon season. Bri... Read More
- Home Remedies and Traditional Therapy
- August 23, 2023
Recognize 5 Common Postpartum Mental Health Problems and Ways to Deal With Them
You have just delivered your bundle of joy. People around you are exuberant. You and your baby are getting showered with blessings, love, and gifts. The atmosphere is that of cheerfulness and celebration. Looking at your baby, it suddenly hits you – Aww! I feel no hap... Read More
- Women Health
- July 05, 2023
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Thoracic Back Pain
It's Friday. You are at work, looking forward to the upcoming weekend and an exciting Friday evening out with friends. You reach home, get ready, and just when you are about to head out, an excruciating pain hits your mid-spine. The dreaded thoracic back pain is back, a... Read More
- Lifestyle
- May 07, 2023
Eating Too Much Cheese Might Give Your Kids Constipation! Here's What Science Says
If you are a parent and your little munchkin loves biting into a pizza slice oozing with cheese or her favorite snack is anything that has cheese in it, then this is a must read for you. With a lip-smacking flavor and huge variety, cheese is commonly touted as kids’ f... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- March 02, 2020
5 Tips for Driving When You Have Arthritis or Back Problems
If you have arthritis or back pain, carrying out daily activities can turn out to be an agonizing affair. In fact, suffering from arthritis or pain in the back could be debilitating in more ways than one. For instance, driving a vehicle is one activity that you can no l... Read More
- Health A-Z
- April 16, 2019
Why Hangovers Hurt Worse After 30? Here are the Reason and a Definite Solution to it!
If you are in your 30s and reading this article, chances are that the above topic has struck a chord. Yes! Hangovers exist and they seem to get worse as we age. While your 20s may have buzzed by smoothly in terms of dealing with the ‘morning after’ an office party o... Read More
- Lifestyle
- February 12, 2019
Why Zinc is Important to Include in Your Diet?
Zinc is one nutrient, which although is only needed in tiny quantities, has a tremendous impact on your health and well-being. An important trace mineral, zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system, and it also plays a role in wound healing, fertility, and the breakd... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- January 02, 2019
Troubled With Joint Pain Due to Hypothyroidism? Try These Steps to Get Relief!
The thyroid gland is a 2-inch butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of your neck that controls the way your body uses energy for day-to-day functions. Simple enough! But, do you know what changes take place in your body when the activity of this gland slows down a... Read More
- Health A-Z
- September 10, 2023
Do You Know Why Our Elders Always Stop Us From Drinking Water While Eating?
Is drinking water with meals healthy? This is a common doubt many people have. While our elders forbade us from sipping on water while eating, the doubt continues to linger. A common belief is that drinking water in between the meals interferes with the digestion proces... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- November 14, 2018
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Q - I have dry skin , what should i do?
A - Hello, and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' Thanks for posting your query. You should use deep moisturizer. You can use Cetaphil intense daily advanced moisturizer. Do not use hot water to bath. Use XXXXX...
Q - Hi Doctor, I have been having issues with my periods,
A - Hi, I understand your concerns about delayed periods. Th possible reasons are 1) Being overweight or obese. Please check your BMI and let me know. 2) Polycystic ovaries (PCO). Please get an ultrasoun...
Q - Please suggest suitable medicine for corn-like growth on one of toe
A - Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is an outgrowth of skin. It needs to be removed by radio-frequency ablation. Creams won't be effective. Please meet a dermatologist and get it removed. ...
Q - Please review the health test results
A - Hi. Tanks for your query. Please post reports attached to this query. And also give detailed history. You can mail the reports to YYYY@YYYY ...
Q - Having early pregnancy symptoms nausea light giddiness faint
A - Definitely, the symptoms described by you may be related to early pregnancy, still, these symptoms are very vague & not confirmatory for pregnancy. Hence the best option, in your cas...
Q - Can a scar appear after a periareolar incision?
A - HI Olivesey, Periareolar incision would have comparatively lighter area than surrounding breast skin to start with.But over the time it would match with the skin color provided there is no se...
Q - By mistake I have taken 2 montair lc will it be harmfull ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Need not worry, Its not harmful, you might feel a bit more sleepy for next few hours though. Drink more water. Hope, I answered your query Wish you good health ...
Q - I have a bulge in groin area It is causing discomfort
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I would like to know some more details Since when do you have those lumps ? Are the lumps painfull? Is it on both sides ? Do you have any wound infections in the legs ? ...
Q - Hair loss due to nutritional deficiency need to know if treatment is necessary for this ?
A - Hello dear. I have gone through your reports and all of them look good. Few of them as red cell count, are a variation from normal but has to taken as fine as it may vary from time to time and becaus...
Q - Can chocolate boost drink cause dark stool and constipation?
A - Hello, I read your query and here is my advice. You can first check the ingredients of chocolate boost drink or any supplements he is taking. Iron supplements and pepto bismol can be a reason f...
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