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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I weigh about 75 kg with a height of 5 feet 2 inches. Will yoga help in weight reduction?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. My height is 5 feet and weighs about 165.3 pound. What is the yoga I could do to reduce weight? How many days a week and for how many hours shall I practice yoga? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height and weight, your BMI (body mass index) comes out to 30.24 which is considered to be a clear case of obesity according to the latest guidelines. If you are willing to lose weight, then you just need to understand that weight gain or weight los... 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 ... Read Full »
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, Alpla a... 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 »
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 ofcoffee, you should preferably tak... Read Full »