Obesity

A person is considered obese when their body mass index (BMI) is more than 30 kg/m2. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight by the square of your height in meters. Obesity is caused due to lack of physical activity, overeating, hormonal disturbances, genetic susceptibility, certain medications, or some psychological illness.

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What herbal medicine can I take to maintain sexual health?

Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I got my semen test from a laboratory. Detail of the test is as follows: Volume - 3.0 mL, color - gray white, viscosity - thick, total sperm count - 60 million, active motile 20%, sluggish motile 30% and non-motile 50%, pus cell 3-4/HPF and morphology 45 %. I want to know that ...  Read Full »


Dr. Pritam Mohapatra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you seeking help. I would recommend the following in your case. First and foremost, taking good care of your diet and nutrition is indeed critical to maintaining a good health including the sexual health. You need to take a wholesome nutritious diet, ...  Read Full »

I am 260 Ibs and have a slow metabolism. Will homeopathy help in my weight loss?

Query: Hi doctor,I am looking for a homeopathic solution to aid my weight loss journey. I have lifetime issues with clinical obesity. Since adolescence, I have always been over 200 lbs. Now I am staying between 260 to 270 Ibs and would like to bring my weight down to a healthier, more natural place. I am p...  Read Full »


Dr. Neeru Bharadwaj

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.We have reviewed your present weight loss issues, which we can manage with our combinations of homeopathic medicines with excellent results. I would suggest starting with one of the medicines according to the symptoms given by you and matching your constitution,1) Alpla alp...  Read Full »

Should I avoid coffee while taking ayurveda medicines?

Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Manasamitravadakam and Ashwagandharishta along with Indukantham kashayam and Pancatipakkinic chooranam for depression and insomnia. Should I avoid coffee when I am under ayurveda medications? How are Indukantham kashayam and Pancatipakkinic chooranam beneficial?  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. Since you have been facing the problem of depression and insomnia, the coffee intake will also interfere with your sleep pattern. Coffee contains caffeine, which disturbs sleep. So, you should avoid it. Instead of coffee, you should prefera...  Read Full »

Can homeopathy help in managing medicine-induced hyperhidrosis?

Query: Hi doctor,If a patient gets hyperhidrosis due to medications such as antidepressants and stimulants, will exercising help? Does it lower the sweating? Or will make it worse? Can homeopathy assist on this issue? Thank you in advance.  Read Full »


Dr. Nirupam Kishor Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If medications cause hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), then unless you change them or stop them, sweating will not reduce. Homeopathy can help in the problems for which you are taking medicines such as depression, anxiety or any other problem. If you are overweight o...  Read Full »

Is there an ayurvedic remedy for vitamin D deficiency and body pain?

Query: Hello doctor, I have vitamin D deficiency. The test report says that the count is 2 ng/mL. I had an oil massage last week. Now I have joint pain, tiredness and I get depressed very soon. Is it related to the body massage? Is there any cure for it in ayurveda?  Read Full »


Dr. Revathi. T. S.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 27. This suggests that your weight is more than normal. You need to reduce your weight. Obesity also leads to low level of vitamin D in blood and increases j...  Read Full »

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