HEALTH

GET HEALTHY NOW, ASK ME HOW – VIII – By Dt. Akshita Aggarwal

A very warm hello to all my readers. I here by present the 8^th chapter of my series.

Q1. I am a Cardiac patient, my LVEF is around 30% I have been advised to reduce my water intake  to 1.25 liter . Can u explain why? ABHINAV

Ans:-Hi , The LVEF percentage pertains to the pumping capacity of the heart .Minimum 55% is considered to be normal. Since the pumping capacity of  your heart has reduced to 30% intake of fluid more than 1.25 liter will lead to increase in the volume of the blood hence it will exert more pressure on your heart. This may lead to chest pain.

Q2.Does diet cold drinks have any side effect? PURNIMA

Ans: Hi, as I described in my last chapter as well, sugar free products are not digested in our body. Therefore too much consumption may have adverse effects on our body. The most common side effects that I have observed in my patients is hair loss. Excess amount of “ASPARTAMATE” a common artificial sweet is associated with hair loss. Therefore it is advice to consume these products in moderation.

Q3.  Hi , I had recently joined a weight loss programme I was associated with them for two months I lost around 8 kg. But I regained that weight within 5 week’s time . They used to give me a special drink made from methi dana and few more condiments every time I restart that drink I start losing weight. Can you tell me is this drink a fat cutter? Anonymous

Ans:- hello, Well whenever you lose weight more than 5 kg and regain it very fast you should know that you lost water weight and not fat. Fat loss is comparatively permanent. There are many ways of dehydration. Dehydration is perceived as weight loss but is actually a very temporary condition. As far as this combination is concerned since I don’t have full ingredients it is difficult to comment. But weight loss through dehydration will always  induce weakness, dryness of skin , hair loss , lethargy , sagging of skin, decreased concentration , headache ,low blood pressure etc. you may relate if you had any of the above you were dehydrated.

Q4:- Are brown rice ok to consume for weight loss? Nitu

Ans:- Yes, brown rice have more fibre than white rice. You should prefer roti but in case you 

want to have rice prefer brown rice.

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