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Pranayama

Pranayama is the practice of controlling the breath. In yoga, breath (Prana) is said to carry a person's life force. It includes several techniques for controlling breathing, which helps achieve a healthy body and mind.

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How do I overcome my persistent fatigue?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I have been struggling with fatigue for two months. I have never been like this before. I am a very active person. But, of late, there has been a lot of stress. I had started some multivitamins. After ruling out lots of possibilities, the doctor suggested it c...  Read Full »


Dr. Omnath A

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I can assist you in this regard. But, before coming to any diagnosis, I would like to know the following. Have you checked your liver function tests?  Are you under any medications? Check your ESR, Hb count, and blood sugar level. Do you hav...  Read Full »

I want to start yoga for weight loss. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old obese boy. My weight is 110 kg and I feel unfit. I want to start practicing yoga for weight loss. But, I do not know anything about yoga. I want to know, how to meditate and relax my body and mind.   Read Full »


Dr. Omnath A

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the data your weight is too high for an individual. You need to rebuild your lifestyle by giving time to exercise and yogic techniques. Especially fast rounds of Surya namaskar will help you with your problems. Start slowly and day by day increase the speed of ...  Read Full »

Is Pranayama advisable for a 90-year-old?

Query: Hi doctor, My father is 90 years old. He has congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is generally in good spirits and is well taken care of. He uses oxygen and his doctors have told him that when his oxygen count goes down, to breathe in and exhale through his mouth. S...  Read Full »


Dr. Vinod Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posing this question. Please find my suggestions below. At age 90, it becomes very important to keep things simple for the patient. Your effort to teach pranayama is appreciable. I would advise you not to go for any difficult pranayama which is tedious to...  Read Full »

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