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Discover the 7 Myths and Facts About Staying Hydrated | Max Hospital

What is Hydration: Discover the 7 Myths and Facts About Hydration

Proper hydration plays an important role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It regulates body temperature, prevents overheating, and supports digestion and nutrition absorption, ensuring efficient food breakdown and utilisation of essential nutrients. However, hydration remains a topic surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Therefore, it is crucial to dispel these myths and create awareness about the facts of hydration.

Ms. Kalpana Gupta In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 5 min read

Boost Your Haemoglobin Levels Naturally with these Powerhouse Foods

Are you feeling constantly fatigued, experiencing shortness of breath, or noticing pale skin? These could be signs of low haemoglobin levels, a common issue that can impact your overall health and vitality. Fortunately, there are natural ways to boost your haemoglobin levels through diet. In this article, we will explore the role and significance of haemoglobin in maintaining overall health, along with a list of some powerhouse foods that can help increase your haemoglobin levels naturally. But first, let’s understand what haemoglobin is, and the roles it plays.

Dr. Upasana Parv Kalra In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 8 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Weight issues are often associated with obesity, but that’s just one end of the spectrum. Being too thin is also a significant concern, yet it doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. In a world where the media often promotes the idea that ‘thin is in,’ low weight is rarely recognized as a problem. However, for those who constantly struggle with being underweight, it can lead to discomfort and self-doubt. Despite eating well, you may find it impossible to gain weight. You might experience persistent hunger, fatigue by the end of the day, and even a reluctance to exercise out of fear of losing more weight. These challenges can often be linked to an excessively fast metabolism (hypermetabolism) — a condition that’s more common than many realise. While there may not be a surefire way to slow down metabolism, there are strategies to ‘outsmart’ your body, helping you gain weight and achieve a healthier balance.

Dr (Prof) Atul N.C. Peters In Internal Medicine Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 7 min read

Dengue Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species, but also Aedes albopictus. The symptoms range from high fever to severe joint pain, leaving those affected feeling weak and exhausted. When it comes to recovering from dengue, diet plays a crucial role. Eating the right foods helps boost immunity, maintains hydration, and provides the necessary nutrients to aid in the fight against the virus. Conversely, certain foods can exacerbate symptoms or hinder recovery. In this blog, we'll explore what foods to eat and what to avoid when dealing with dengue, offering practical tips to help you or your loved ones on the road to recovery.

Dr. Chittarnjan Yadav In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 9 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 9 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 9 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 9 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 9 min read

What is a High Fibre Diet: Discover the Type and Health Benefits of High-Fibre Foods | Max Hospital

Boost Your Health with High-Fibre Foods

The role of fibre in curing constipation is widely known. Apart from that, it also performs other vital roles in our body, including management of blood sugar levels and efficient absorption of minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 8 min read

A Healthy Diet Can Keep Cancer at Bay

In your fight against cancer, healthy food is a powerful weapon in your arsenal. What you eat has the potential to actively affect your health. While some foods strengthen your body and boost your immune system, there are others which have been shown to increase the risk of cancer. Dr. Sachin Gupta, Senior Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, lists certain items that you should add to your diet in order to stay healthy, energized, and free from cancer.

Dr. Sachin Gupta In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

The Role of Nutrition in Women’s Health: Key Insights

Many women neglect their dietary needs while juggling family and work, often finding themselves too preoccupied with daily responsibilities. As a result, their health and nutrition inadvertently takes a back seat. It is crucial to recognize the significant impact of diet on health. While women's overall calorie and food quantity requirements might be lower than men's, their needs for specific vitamins and minerals are usually higher.

Dr. Suman Lal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 6 min read

Tips on Clean Diet to Keep the Infections at Bay

Due to the treatment, patients are at great risk of infection. This is because the body is unable to produce white blood cells, which fight infection. To minimize this risk neutropenic/clean diet should be followed. This includes avoiding foods which contain higher levels of bacteria and are known to increase the risk of infection . Few tips to share:- Stop purchasing in bulk-start buying in smaller quantities as long time stored food may cause infection Pasteurized /tinned milk and milk products sho

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

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