Fasting is a state of being refrained from eating food and drinking fluids willingly. Fasting helps in weight loss and improves overall fitness. It boosts cognitive performance and decreases the risk of developing metabolic diseases in the body. It decreases the development of obesity and other chronic diseases. It is good to follow short fast periods of 8 to 24 hours. Long fast periods increase the risk of developing problems due to fasting.
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I want to know about intermittent fasting. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old, weigh 189 pounds, and am interested in learning more about intermittent fasting for health and weight management. As I aim to reduce my weight to 154 pounds, I would like to know about the associated health benefits, its impact on metabolism, and overall well-being. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Intermittent fasting with the right approach helps, but it has different results and impacts depending on medical issues, especially diabetes (low blood sugar) and low blood pressure. Intermittent fasting is a major ea... Read Full »
Kindly provide detailed information about intermittent fasting.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Can you provide an overview of what intermittent fasting is and how it differs from traditional eating patterns? What are the potential health benefits associated with intermittent fasting? Are there specific methods of intermittent fasting that are more effe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Yes, intermittent fasting, when approached correctly, can be helpful, but it yields different results and impacts depending on the specific medical issues one may have. Intermittent fasting is a major eating pattern invol... Read Full »
I am interested in understanding what intermittent fasting is and how it works. Please explain.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 50-year-old male. I am writing to discuss intermittent fasting. I am interested in understanding what intermittent fasting is and how it works. Please provide an overview of the various fasting schedules and methods commonly practiced. I would like to know more about the potential h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, intermittent fasting with the right approach helps, but it has different results and impacts depending on which medical issue, especially diabetes and low blood pressure. Its major eating pattern involves regular, short-term fasts — or... Read Full »
How can I incorporate fasting into my lifestyle?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old female. Over the past few days, I have developed a growing interest in incorporating intermittent fasting into my lifestyle. However, I have some questions and concerns that I would like to discuss with you. What are the different fasting schedules available, and how ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, intermittent fasting, with the right approach, can be helpful, but it has different results and impacts depending on the medical issues one may have, especially diabetes and low blood pressure. It is a major eating pattern that involves regular, short-term fasts, or... Read Full »
I want to be fit, both physically and mentally. Is Keto diet the right choice?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. My main goal is to optimize my brain performance, thinking clearly, and no brain fog. I am trying to be shredded and working on overall body strength and abdominal muscles. I have been following a mixture of IF (intermediate fasting) and Keto diet for about... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to incorporate a vitamin D supplement. Your diet pattern and exercise are good, but I need a few more details like BMI (body mass index) to comment on any changes and to calcul... Read Full »
Is it advisable for a person with BP, sugar, and gas problems to fast or skip meals?
Query: I am having b.P, sugar, gas problem, all under control. Sometimes gas problem s, chest burning, belching etc 1) Can I do fasting, skipping meals as everyone suggesting . What shall I take before taking medicine s as when on fast 2) Suggest multi grain s, 3) Eating non veg not shoot up sugar ? I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. Since all your problems are under control, you can do fasting. What kind of fasting you want to do? Is it totally not eating anything or eating like tiffin items without rice? I would suggest the second option as it will be easy for you to follow. Just avoid rice and eat any... Read Full »
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