We recommend drinking 2.5 litres of water in a day, which is equivalent to 8 to 10 glasses. Do not wait to feel thirsty, keep sipping on water throughout the day.

Undoubtedly, water is the best drink to fight dehydration. You can also benefit from fresh coconut water, watermelon juice and electrolyte infused water.

You could either be losing too much water or not drinking sufficient water. Getting dehydrating often could be a result of both as well.

Colas and juices have no nutritional value and high amounts of sugar content. So, even if they do hydrate, it would be best to dilute them with water. It is always preferable to hydrate with fresh juices or simple water.

Some of the symptoms of dehydration include feeling thirsty, tired, dizzy and noticing dry eyes, lips and mouth. If you are dehydrated, you will also be urinating less than 4 times a day and it will be dark yellow in colour with a strong odour.

Oral Rehydration Salts or ORS is an effective remedy for dehydration and usually shows results within 3 to 4 hours. It is a must for any child who is suffering from watery stools.

Electrolytes are required for many essential body processes. Some natural sources of electrolyte include coconut water, bananas, white meat and poultry, watermelon or even avocado.

Glucose helps by fuelling muscles and preventing fatigue and is also used to treat very low blood sugar. This is why it helps rehydrate the body. Unless you have sugar related medical issues, your doctor is right.

Watermelon is the best fruit in summer since it is more than 90% water and also protects you from the sun. You can also enjoy all other melons, grapefruit, papaya, strawberry and cantaloupe since these are good for hydration as well.

Yes, sunscreen is a proven protection against sunburn, premature aging and also incidences of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Food allergies can result in hives – raised and itchy red coloured rashes. You might experience these rashes not only on the mouth, face or neck but even other parts of the body.

Different people have different reactions to an allergy. Some of the common symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, rashes or hives, itchiness, stomach cramps and vomiting.

Nutrients affect your metabolism and how medicines are absorbed. With the right nutritional counselling and dietary changes, you can soon reduce your medication.

Never make changes to your blood pressure medication on your own, meet your doctor. Abruptly stopping your medication can lead to higher blood pressure and put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke among other life-threatening conditions.

Too little or too much of one or more hormones in your body lead to hormonal imbalance. This can be caused due to a variety of reasons including very high stress, menopause or even an unhealthy diet.

There could be any short-term reason like colds, food poisoning or even long-term medical condition such as cancer or diabetes. If you have a reduced desire to eat, you must speak with a doctor for further evaluation.

Hormonal imbalance in women usually leads to symptoms like mood swings, low sex drive, irregular and painful menstruation, infertility etc.

Many medical conditions are associated with fatigue, hence your doctor would guide you best regarding the most helpful tests. Mostly, you will be required to get a blood and urine test panel as well as hormone tests.

There are a number of reasons for being exhausted all the time. It is best to talk to a doctor since these reasons can range from depression and anaemia to a liver or lung disease.

If you notice some of the early signs of diabetes, you must speak with your doctor. Blood tests measure your blood glucose levels and can help determine if you are diabetic.

Some of the early signs that you may have diabetes include frequent urination, feeling thirsty more often, exhaustion, unexplained weight loss, increase in hunger, blurred vision, slow healing and numbness or tingling feeling in hands and feet.

If you have episodes of feeling sad, tearful, empty or hopeless all day long and on most days, you may be suffering from depression. Talk to your doctor for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.

Some of the general signs of cancer include significant weight loss or gain without any reason, extreme fatigue that doesn’t go with rest, lumps anywhere on the body or eating issues. If you have been facing any of these issues, it is best that you consult your doctor.

If you experience shortness of breath, especially wheezing after exercise, feel tired and upset easily, it is time to check if you have asthma. Talk to your doctor for lung function tests to determine if these symptoms are for asthma.

Different people have been known to show different symptoms for Covid-19. Most people face mild to moderate symptoms which can be taken care of without hospitalization. Some common symptoms include cough, fever, fatigue and loss of taste and smell.

Piles symptoms include itching, discomfort and painful lumps in and around the anus. You may also feel discomfort both during and after passing stools. 

The symptoms of Omicron variant are coughing, fever, feeling tired and loss of taste and smell. Most mild to moderate can benefit from symptomatic relief without the need for hospitalization.

If you worry uncontrollably and it causes you distress affecting your every day life, it could be anxiety. If you realize that you worry about all sorts of things, even minor issues, it is time to speak with a doctor to get help.

If you have food poisoning, you will notice one or more of these symptoms:

• Fever
• Cramps and pain in the abdomen
• Feeling of nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea which can be watery or bloody or both

High blood sugar or diabetes causes several warning signs including blurred vision, extreme thirst, feeling hunger pangs, weight loss, tingling or numbness in the feet, urinating often, fatigue and weight loss.

If you have a regular menstrual cycle and no health issues, you should be ready to have a baby. It is still recommended to get yourself examined by your family doctor and eliminate any risks.

When your BMI (Body Mass Index) is between 25 to 30, you are over weight and if it is 30 or above, then it falls in the obese category. You require nutritional counselling to help you make the right lifestyle choices and regain your health.

For most women, missing a period indicates pregnancy. Some other early signs of pregnancy include frequent urination, tender or swollen breasts, nausea, bloating, fatigue and mood swings. If you think you are pregnant, talk to your doctor about testing.

Multivitamins are a necessity for most people due to various nutritional deficiencies. We recommend evaluation before offering a customized plan for multivitamin intake. You can talk to our expert nutritional counsellor to know more.

Any workout routine should include walking since it is the best cardiovascular exercise. Some other beneficial exercises include lunges, pushups, squats, dumbbell rows and side planks – these keep your core strong.

A nutritional supplement is taken orally and mostly contains one or more ingredient like mineral, vitamin, enzyme or amino acids. These nutritional products help improve your diet and enhance your metabolism and absorption.

Most people do not need additional supplements and can get all the required minerals and vitamins from a balanced diet. Most essential nutrients are only required in small quantities for your bodily functions.

Lack of nutrition leads to fatigue and stress in the short-term but in the long run and continued nutritional deficiencies can add to the risk of developing a health issue such as high blood pressure, tooth decay or obesity.

All living organisms require nutrition, it breaks down your food to give you energy. All essential bodily functions, disease prevention and functioning of your immune system depends on proper nutrition.

Malnutrition is a condition wherein your body is deprived of the essential nutrients it requires to function. Whether you are undernourished or overnourished, it is termed as malnutrition. Undernourishment leads to stunted growth, underweight and micronutrient deficiencies; overnourishment leads to obesity and non-communicable diseases that are related to diet.