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Why Fitness?
You, obviously, do take great care of your body. From conditioning your hair and clipping nails to nutrition and all matters of personal hygiene; everything is the way it should be. But that s not all, right?

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Flatulence Can be Managed by eating Smart and Exercising Properly
Flatulence is embarrassing for the sufferers even though films like "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and "3 Idiots" made us see the funny side of it.

Diet Soda Habit can Cause Dental Problems
Too much intake of diet soda can have a negative effect on your teeth, shows study.

Mexico Paying Heavy Price for Its Diet
In a Mexico City street taco stand, Artemio Martinez balanced his corpulent frame on a stool, downing a sweet soda and eating a final pork-filled corn tortilla.

Study Finds Simple Sensory Exercises at Home Effective Among Autistic Kids
Children with autism showed significant improvement after six months of simple sensory exercises at home using everyday items such as scents, spoons and sponges, according to a study.

Measuring Exercise Levels can Predict Hospitalization Risk Among COPD Patients
A new study suggests that measuring exercise levels of patients with COPD can predict whether or not they will end up needing hospitalization.

Dietary Advice on Added Sugar 'Damaging Our Health', Says Expert
Current dietary advice on added sugar is in desperate need of emergency surgery, says an Indian origin cardiologist.

Research: The Compound in the Mediterranean Diet That Makes Cancer Cells 'Mortal'
A compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death, suggests new research.

Susceptibility to E. Coli Infection may be Increased by High Fiber Diets
A new study has said that consuming diets higher in fiber may increase the risk for Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 infection.

Mother's Diet During Pregnancy Determines Likelihood of Obesity and Heart Disease in Future Life
A new report has indicated that the diet consumed by the mother during pregnancy determines the risk of obesity in her offspring.

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Ageing Brain Power
In older people, intake of Mediterranean diet with added virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power, finds research.

Articles

Low Calorie Diet

Updated information about low-calorie diet and its health benefits.

Low Carbohydrate Diet

A low carbohydrate diet helps achieve weight loss. It is a diet plan that restricts the carbohydrate intake.

General Info About Low Carbohydrate Diet | What are the Basic Principles of Low Carbohydrate Diet? | What is the Food Manual for Low Carbohydrate Diet? | Low Carbohydrate Diet and Weight Loss | What are the Advantages of Low Carbohydrate Diet? | What are the Disadvantages of Low Carbohydrate Diet? | Frequently Asked Questions about Low Carbohydrate Diet | Reference |

Low Cholesterol Diet - PUFA & MUFA

Cholesterol - The Pivotal Chemical in Low Cholesterol Diet

Atkins Diet

Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.

The Cabbage Diet

The plausible reason that can be sited is the inherent low calorie property of cabbage.

Detox Diet

A diet that helps to remove toxins and poisons from the body is referred to as a detox diet.

Diabetic Diet

The diabetic diet most often recommended is high in dietary fiber (especially soluble fiber) and nutrients, but low in fat (especially saturated fat) and moderate in calories.

South Beach Diet

South Beach Diet plan originally developed to prevent heart disease, soon gained popularity as weight loss diet plan. This diet plan was developed by Dr.Arthur Agaston and Marie Almon.

Zone Diet

The Zone Diet is a weight loss program with a 40:30:30 plan for carbohydrates, fats and proteins respectively.

Mediterranean Diet

Mediterranean diet has long been considered one of the healthiest diets on the planet. This diet plan discourages the use of saturated fats and hydrogenated oils while cooking meals.

Pregnancy and Diet

Pregnant women should pay special attention to their diet. The diet before and during pregnancy should be rich in calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals.

Diabetes and Exercise

Regular exercise especially in type II diabetes not only helps reduce the sugar but also reduces the demand for medication by 20% and helps you stay healthy.

Acid Base Dietary Balance and its Influence on Our Health and Wellbeing

Our lifestyles and eating habits can lead to acid build up and push the body to an unhealthy state. Understanding alkaline body state is important for our long term health.

Alkaline Diet

Unlike most diets, alkaline diet focuses on preventing diseases such as urinary tract infection and heart disease.

About | Foods for Alkaline Diet | Benefits of Alkaline Diet | Reference |

Blood Group Diet

What is right diet for you may be the wrong one for another. The diet that suits you will depend on your blood type. This diet is called the blood group diet.

Brain Exercises to Improve Memory

An active brain can certainly help in improving memory by strengthening the connections between neural impulses in brain.

Back Pain at Workplace: Prevention and Exercises

Understanding the basics about our back and our posture is very important in preventing back pain and improving workplace productivity.

Benefits of Dietary Fibre

Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day takes care of the fibre your system needs to a large extent.

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Candida Diet

Candida diet helps contain candidiasis causing microbes that go on to cause diseases ranging from allergies to immuno deficiency diseases.

About | Candida Diet Foods - What s In | Candida Diet Foods - What s Out | Reference |

Diabetes and Diet

Diet plays a significant role in controlling diabetes. Most cases of diabetes are preventable with healthy lifestyle changes.

About | A Sample Diabetic Diet Plan | Myths And Facts About Diet For Diabetics | Reference |

Exercise and Fitness

Exercise is about revamping your lifestyle, not just weight loss. Exercise to get healthy that way, you ll last longer at it and get better results.

Fitness through Density Training Program

Density Training is an effective weight training workout which helps to quickly build muscle and lose fat mass.

Fruitarian Diet

A fruitarian diet is a diet composed of more than 50% fruit. The type of fruitarian diet varies among fruitarians.

Gout and Diet

In gout excess of uric acid appears in the blood and its particles are deposited in joints as tophi.

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Low Saturated Fat and Low Cholesterol Diet

To avoid obesity we must consciously control the quantity and the quality of fat that we eat and our daily intake of fat should contribute no more than 25% of our calories.

Macrobiotic Diet

Macrobiotics is an Oriental theory that lays down guidelines for promoting wellbeing and longevity through systematic diet consisting mainly of whole grains and beans.

Negative Calorie Diet

The History of dieting probably dates back to the year 1807. It was believed that King William suddenly felt the urge to lose weight after he found it difficult to ride his horse due to weight gain.

Pregnancy Exercises and Massages

Nutritious food, rest, exercise and massage are vital for expectant women.

Pregnancy Exercises

Every pregnant woman should be aware about the basic needs of her body during the time of pregnancy. Proactive physical therapist consult is a must for healthy pregnancy.

Pre and Post Exercise Nutrition

Exercise is a draining process and the replenishment with raw materials has to come from a proper diet. Nourishing the body with wholesome food will make it grow stronger and fitter.

About | Pre Exercise Intake | Post Exercise Intake | Reference |

Raw Food Diet

Raw food diet, made of uncooked and unprocessed food, is gaining popularity in the world of health, fitness and weight loss. However, with its drawbacks it cannot be considered as a wholesome diet.

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Paleolithic Diet

Paleolithic diet is now among the most followed diet trends in the world of nutrition and health. Find out more about the diet inspired by our ancestors.

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Walking for Fitness and Weight Loss

A few extra steps a day are enough to keep you fit.

Walking As An Exercise

People walk for many reasons ranging from pleasure to mental relaxation, finding solitude or for exercise.

Your Winter Dietary Essentials

Every season calls for a food shift. The winter season shift is the best and sweetest. Oranges, amla, carrots, peas, leafy vegetables and guavas are some of the winter must haves.

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Slideshow/Quiz/Calculators

Slideshow

Superfoods In Your Diet
Superfoods should be a part of daily diet as they are packed with nutrients and healing properties.But the best part is that they are tasty too!

Top Vegetables and Fruits for Healthy Diet
Include vegetables and fruits as part of your diet and improve your overall health.

Quiz

Quiz on Fitness
Who wouldn t want to look fit in the current scenario where young and old are hitting the gym to look and feel fighting fit? We invite you to participate in this quiz on fitness and check if you are well informed on what it takes to remain fit all through your life.

Quiz on Dietary Fat
Benjamin Franklin had once said I guess I don't so much mind being old, as I mind being fat and old. This quiz is all about fat and fats! Test your knowledge about how much you know about fats or lipids by taking this quiz.

Quiz on Dietary Minerals for Healthy Body
Dietary minerals are inorganic substances that are obtained by the body through food that we eat. Take this quiz and find out about the minerals that are required to stay in good health. This quiz has 12 questions.

Calculators

Target Heart Rate During Exercise
Embarking on a fitness regime? Find out what your safe heart rate zone while exercising.

Fiber in Diet Calculator
Use this calculator to find out your daily fiber intake and see if it meets the international standards for your age and sex.

Fitness Calculator
Want to know how fit are you? Medindia s Fitness calculator assesses your flexibility, strength and stamina based on your performance in sit and reach test, push up test and aerobic test.

Animation

How to Exercise on a Plane
Are you taking a long flight? Learn some simple exercises to help prevent the risk of DVT or deep vein thrombosis and swelling of your feet.

Health Reports

Self-Reported Dietary Fibs Distort Survey Results
Under reporting of dietary intake can be corrected for measurement error by adding psychosocial and diet behavior factors to the assessment.

New Research Suggests Guidance for Prescribing Exercise to People With Major Depressive Disorder
New study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice suggests form, length and intensity of workout for Major depressive disorder patients.

High Protein Diet May Not be Very Effective in Reducing Body Weight and Risk of Heart Disease
A recent study has suggested that there is no significant evidence supporting the long term benefits of high protein diet in reducing obesity and risk factors for heart disease.

Junk Food Diet During Pregnancy Turns the Child into Junk Food Addict
Eating junk food during pregnancy can make children addicts to junk foods, finds new study.

Midlife Fitness to Minimize Risk of Dementia
Higher fitness levels in midlife, which is associated with increased mental sharpness and agility, could lead to a lower risk for dementia in later life.

Diet May Not Influence Health Outcomes in the Elderly
Diet taken by elderly people may not affect their health, says a study. However, those who are wise with their food intake are likely to enjoy good health.

Is Yo-Yo Dieting Deleterious for Your Heart?
The continuous process of losing weight and regaining it is termed as yo-yo dieting or weight cycling. Scientists believe that yo-yo dieting can be harmful for your health.

Giving Up Fatty Foods Could Send Dieters on a Downward Spiral
People on a high-fat diet experience changes in the brain which can bring about a cycle of poor dieting and depression.

Lose Weight by Cutting Out Fat from Your Diet
It is possible to bring about weight reduction by cutting out fat from the diet, says study.

Moderate Exercise is the Key to Knee Health
Both rare and frequent exercising are likely to cause degeneration of the knee cartilage, says a new study.

Medications

Chlorpropamide Chlorpropamide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. This medication helps to keep blood sugar levels under control. ...	Citric acid and Sodium Citrate Citric acid and Sodium Citrate is an alkalinizing agent, prescribed for the treatment of metabolic acidosis....
Duloxetine Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, prescribed for depression, anxiety disorder, and also used for managing pain cau...	Exenatide Exenatide is a incretin mimetic, prescribed for type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise, either alone or with other medications. ...
Folic acid Folic acid is a vitamin, prescribed for anemia due to vitamin C deficiency....	Gliclazide Gliclazide is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug), prescribed for type 2 diabetes....
Glimepiride Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes....	Glutamine Glutamine is an amino acid, prescribed as a dietary supplement. It is also used for short bowel syndrome along with growth hormone....
Glyburide Glyburide is an antidiabetic compound, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. ...	Indomethacin Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for fever, pain, stiffness and swelling. ...
Insulin glargine Insulin glargine is a long-acting form of the insulin hormone, prescribed for diabetes along with proper diet and exercise program....	Ketoprofen Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID), prescribed for mild to moderate pain, fever and inflammation. ...
Magnesium Hydroxide Magnesium Hydroxide is an antacid, prescribed for hyperacidity. It is also used as a laxative....	Multivitamin Multivitamin is an essential nutrient, prescribed for patients with vitamin deficiency. ...
Nabumetone Nabumetone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent(NSAIA), used to treat pain and inflammation associated with muscle, bone and joint diso...	Niacin Niacin is an antihyperlipidemic agent, prescribed for hyperlipidemia. ...
Pyridoxine Pyridoxine is a vitamin, prescribed for the treatment and prevention of vitamin B6 deficiency. ...	Sitagliptin-Metformin Sitagliptin-Metformin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and biguanide combination, prescribed for type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise. ...
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, prescribed for thiamine deficiency, beriberi and acute alcoholic intoxification. ...	Tolazamide Tolazamide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic, prescribed for type 2 diabetes either alone or with other medications. ...
Tolbutamide Tolbutamide is an antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. ...	Tolmetin Tolmetin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or juvenile arthritis....

Yoga

relaxation exercise Know all about the Relaxation, the classic ancient system of India, and how it flourished under various civilizations...	easy breathing exercise Know all about the EASY BREATHING EXERCISES, the classic ancient system of India, and how it flourished under various civilizations...
acuyoga - neck exercises as therapy Method of neck roll exercises to increase the enery flow from the neck to other parts...	yoga breathing exercises or pranayama The healing effects of yoga benefit those suffering from backpain, by alleviating their pain and also preventing its recurrence...