A good measure of knowing one’s ideal weight is Body Mass Index (BMI). A healthy BMI is between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. The higher your BMI, the greater your risk of diseases. Often medical conditions can impact BMI, and this is where professional help is needed to help you reach normal BMI in a healthy gradual manner.
Obesity is more than having too much body fat. Obesity is the accumulation of fat in the body which is life threatening as it predisposes one to diseases. People over the BMI (body mass index) of 30 kg/m2 are considered obese.
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders amongst women, affecting 1 in 5 Indian women. It results in a women’s sex hormones being imbalanced, and production of excess male hormones called androgens.
Your thyroid is your body’s silent workhorse. This little, butterfly shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck, helps regulate your metabolism, temperature, heartbeat, and more.
Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, is the build-up of fat in the liver. It’s normal to have small amounts of fat in your liver, however too much fat (>5%) can lead to several health problems.
Gestational diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar rises during pregnancy but returns to normal after giving birth. Pregnancy hormones can sometimes cause insulin resistance, leaving extra glucose in your blood.
What you eat during your pregnancy is not your baby's main source of nourishment. Learn how to incorporate food's of all nutritional value, so your baby gets the right amount of vitamins and minerals for healthy development. You require increased amounts of calcium, folic acid, iron and protein that you were consuming before pregnancy.
A good measure of knowing one’s ideal weight is Body Mass Index (BMI). A healthy BMI is between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2. The higher your BMI, the greater your risk of diseases. Often medical conditions can impact BMI, and this is where professional help is needed to help you reach normal BMI in a healthy gradual manner.
Obesity is more than having too much body fat. Obesity is the accumulation of fat in the body which is life threatening as it predisposes one to diseases. People over the BMI (body mass index) of 30 kg/m2 are considered obese.
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders amongst women, affecting 1 in 5 Indian women. It results in a women’s sex hormones being imbalanced, and production of excess male hormones called androgens.
Your thyroid is your body’s silent workhorse. This little, butterfly shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck, helps regulate your metabolism, temperature, heartbeat, and more.
Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, is the build-up of fat in the liver. It’s normal to have small amounts of fat in your liver, however too much fat (>5%) can lead to several health problems.
Gestational diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar rises during pregnancy but returns to normal after giving birth. Pregnancy hormones can sometimes cause insulin resistance, leaving extra glucose in your blood.
What you eat during your pregnancy is not your baby's main source of nourishment. Learn how to incorporate food's of all nutritional value, so your baby gets the right amount of vitamins and minerals for healthy development. You require increased amounts of calcium, folic acid, iron and protein that you were consuming before pregnancy.
