Author: Tanweer Fatima

For women of all races in different countries, reproduction involves considerable physiologic stress, as pregnancy, childbirth and lactation make great nutritional demands on their bodies and are accompanied by additional health hazards. If you are overweight, it’s a good idea to lose some extra pounds before getting pregnant, since weight loss diets are not recommended during pregnancy. Your physical health as well as your dietary health determines whether you are going to have an easy or difficult pregnancy. It is always better if you get a complete check-up from your doctor before planning to conceive. If you have diabetes, hypothyroidism,…

The holy month of Ramadan falls every year during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a great time to build self-discipline, give your digestive system a rest and help your body get rid of toxins. Ramadan is the month in which Muslims all over the world fast from dawn until sunset and prevent themselves from drinking or eating anything during this time. People with diabetes, kidney disease, women who are pregnant and lactating mothers are exempted from the fast. For people who have other specific medical conditions and wish to fast during this time should always do…

Diabetes is a complex, chronic illness which requires continuous medical care with different risk reduction strategies beyond just glycemic control. Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by abnormal glucose metabolism in the following forms: Less production of insulin by the pancreas. Insulin that is manufactured is not utilized by the body. Symptoms The symptoms include hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose), polyphagia (increased appetite), polyuria (increased urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), nocturia (excessive urination at night) and unplanned weight loss. Factors Causing Diabetes Genes Obesity Stress Classifications of Diabetes Type 1 (IDDM): Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus commonly appears in youth but can…

Roughage is an important component of our diet. We consume roughage, or fiber, from complex starches, fruits and vegetables in our diet. Fiber is an elongated, thread like structure of organic tissue such as a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber. In terms of nutrition and diet therapy, fiber consists of non-digestible materials which include plant fibers such as cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, gums, agar, pectin and mucilage along with animal tissues such as ligaments in meats and undigested pharmaceutical products. Your DNA is a strong force behind your weight and overall health. However, most of the time, it’s not pulling…