Preparing for a period of home quarantine means making a household plan of action as well as stocking supplies for the duration of the isolation period, Dr. Lisa Ide, chief medical officer of the national virtual health platform Zipnosis, told Healthline.

Make sure that you have a list of emergency contacts, a plan to communicate with family, friends, and co-workers, and know-how to get food delivered if possible, she said.

Organize a 2- to 4-week supply of food, cleaning materials such as sanitizing wipes and soap, and basic household staples such as toilet paper and facial tissue, suggested Ide.

When you are planning your food supplies, think of food that will store well and be nutritious such as rice, pasta, canned or dried beans, dried fruit, soups, and frozen vegetables as well as pet food, she said.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are also important for health and healing.

Fruit and vegetables provide loads of essential nutrients and there are ways to extend their shelf-life and make them more convenient, notes the website Huel, which markets nutritionally complete food with a 12-month shelf life. For example, soups and sauces can be made straight away and then frozen. You can make a concentrated stock which you can then freeze in ice cube trays and, voila, homemade, low-salt stock cubes.

Other critical supplies to have on hand as you recover from COVID-19 include the following:

Water should be at the top of the list of supplies youll need in the event you contract COVID-19.

COVID-19 is a viral infection and like most viral infections, treatment is all about comfort and keeping well enough while your body heals, Dr. Roy Benaroch, a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Emory University and a pediatrician with a private practice in Roswell, Georgia, told Healthline.

Its crucial to stay hydrated, so plenty of fluids, especially if the fever is high, Benaroch said.

Williams said that COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing, diarrhea, and vomiting can easily impact individuals fluid intake and contribute to dehydration, and rob the body of key nutrients if healthy foods and fluids are not consumed while recovering.

Healthy hydration levels can help your nose by maintaining that the mucous membrane is intact, she added. This could help decrease nasal irritation when coughing, sneezing, and even just breathing. Moisture also helps heal broken membranes so additional bacteria dont get into the body.

In most instances, tap or bottled water is fine. If youre relying on bottled water, experts recommend keeping at least a 15-day supply on hand.

If you cannot drink your tap water at home safely or if you have a sink that is shared communally by any other people in your home, its best to have bottled water that you could keep by your bedside and drink when needed, Dr. Shirin Peters, medical director of the Bethany Medical Clinic in New York, told Healthline.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine defines adequate daily fluid intake as 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women, although sick people likely should drink more. (About 20 percent of this fluid intake comes from foods).

In the minority of cases where COVID-19 symptoms include acute gastroenteritis, solutions such as Pedialyte can help prevent dehydration. Sports drinks like Gatorade are another option.

The most useful medicine is something to decrease headaches, body aches, and fever, like acetaminophen (Tylenol), said Benaroch.

Many people also use ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), but there has been some concern especially from Europe that ibuprofen is less safe, though theres no direct evidence that this is true. Still, if you want to be extra careful, use acetaminophen instead, he said.

Dr. Larry Burchett, a California emergency physician, recommends 650 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as a safe dosage for most adults.

Some of the methods of treatment in the case of a high or low fever that is causing discomfort include cooling blankets, ice packs, and over-the-counter medications [taken according to package directions], Dr. Joshua Mansour, a clinical oncologist with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, told Healthline.

Rest and recovery, as well as staying cool, are very important, he added.

Viral droplets spread by coughing, sneezing, or spitting is one of the primary ways that COVID-19 spreads from person to person.

Have plenty of tissues on hand to help prevent transmitting it to other people in your family.

Many people with COVID-19 have a strong cough, said Benaroch. If you have asthma or any other respiratory condition, its essential that you continue to take your routine respiratory medicines, and follow your asthma action plan or any similar instructions from your doctor for the use of rescue medications.

Over-the-counter cough medicines arent effective, said Benaroch, but can be tried. Honey or cough drops containing honey may also help to soothe coughs.

If you have asthma or another respiratory illness, be sure to have extra inhalers and other medications on hand.

The same is true of any other chronic illnesses you may have, since having conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and immune system disorders place you at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.

Ensure that you have a four-week supply of prescription and over-the-counter medicine, said Peters. And while you are stocking up and preparing, please check in with neighbors who are elderly or need extra help.

Zinc has become one of the most popular suggestions for reducing symptoms of coronavirus, Dr. Morton Tavel, clinical professor emeritus of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, told Healthline.

Although there is no direct evidence at this time to suggest that using zinc lozenges can prevent or treat COVID-19 in people, zinc does have antiviral properties and was shown in a laboratory study to inhibit the replication of coronaviruses in cells, he said.

Tavel recommends taking Cold-Eeze lozenges, an over-the-counter drug containing zinc gluconate, several times a day for upper-respiratory symptoms.

Since there is little harm in such a strategy, it may be worth a try, he said.

It supports the activity of our immune cells, especially when they work more than they should during outbreaks, said Asli Elif Tanugur Samanci, a food scientist and chief executive officer of Bee & You. I would recommend 1 to 3 grams a day, on top of a healthy diet thats rich in fresh vegetables and fruit.

They both have incredible anti-inflammatory properties and also very high in antioxidants, said Samanci.

Further, ginger is full of chemicals that fight off cold and relieves stomach-related problems. Turmeric also has hundreds of active chemicals and is a great pain reliever, Samanci said. You can either add them fresh or juice them to get the full spectrum of benefits.

If you suspect you have a mild case of COVID-19, youll need a thermometer to check your temperature twice a day.

The New York Department of Health recommends that you isolate yourself at home for at least 7 days from the onset of symptoms until symptom-free and fever-free for 72 hours without the use of fever lowering medications.

If your symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider.

Gloves, soap, hand sanitizer, surface-cleaning products, mops, and sponges will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your household.

When you are sick, you can contaminate all the surfaces you come into contact with, said Peters. Hard surfaces can be disinfected, but clothing, sheets, and towels will need to be stored safely and laundered on a hot wash cycle before using them again.

If youre sick, you need to stay in a single, separate room away from other people as much as possible. Ideally, choose a room with a separate bathroom.

With COVID-19 straining healthcare resources, its important to have supplies on hand to treat minor injuries at home.

Its important that you also take care of your mental health during self-isolation, said Dr. Jonas Nilsen, co-founder of Practio, a travel vaccination and infectious disease consulting company.

It is important to remember that if a fever remains very high, or if a patients symptoms are causing discomfort, that they should contact a healthcare professional for further advice on the next step, said Mansour.

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Theres nothing more buzzy than intermittent fasting (IF) when it comes to current weight-loss trends. Tons of celebs tout it as their go-to eating approach to get or stay in shapeincluding Halle Berry, Jenna Jameson, Jennifer Garner, Stassi Schroeder, and Vanessa Hudgens, to name a few.

And the benefits of IF arent limited to weight loss. Research (albeit limited!) suggests intermittent fasting may help lower your cholesterol, improve your concentration, and even help you sleep better.

But if you are using IF for weight-loss purposes, know that it's actually pretty easy to do it incorrectly, and stall your weight loss as a result. You kinda have to nail your eating window to reap the health and weight-loss benefits, down to the timing and the foods you eat when you do break your fast.

So if youve been trying and trying to lose weight with IF and your body isnt changing, keep reading for the biggest mistakes people make on IF diets that may impede weight loss, according to registered dietitiansand how to address each issue.

Intermittent fasting is about when you eat, says Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, CPT, owner of Shaped by Charlotte, LLC. Depending on the IF approach, youre either shortening the eating window each day, or engaging in about 24-hour fasts one or more times a week. One of the most popular approaches is the 16:8 method, which is when you fast for an eight-hour window, like from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. the next day.

Essentially, by restricting your food intake to a shortened time window, you naturally decrease your caloric intake and, in turn, can lose weight. (Remember, weight loss, at the most basic level, happens when you consume fewer calories than you expend each day.) "Not only are you taking in fewer calories, but youre also slowing down your insulin pump, which may boost fat burn," explains Martin.

There are a lot of factors that can contribute to how long it may take for the weight to start coming off. "Rate of weight loss will vary greatly from person to person depending on several factors, including: starting weight, the intermittent fasting approach used, the types of (and how much) food consumed during the eating windows, and more," says Martin.

If you end up reducing your overall caloric intake right away and you consistently eat fewer calories than you expend, then you should start losing weight immediately. "However, you likely wont notice any weight loss results for at least a couple of weeks," notes Martin, adding that some weight loss in the beginning will "likely be water weight."

Depending on the calorie amount you consume while intermittent fasting, you could experience an approximate one- to two- pound weight loss per week, which would mean it could take upwards of eight to 10 weeks to notice significant weight loss, says Kristen Smith, MS, RD, spokesperson for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

If youre losing more than that? It could be a red flag. If you notice yourself losing a noticeable amount of weight during the first few weeks of following an intermittent fasting plan, you should likely re-evaluate your calorie intake to ensure you are consuming adequate nutrition to meet your bodys needs, says Smith.

There could be a few reasons. Here are 12 intermittent fasting mistakes that you might be making, and how to fix them.

As mentioned, in general, Weight loss essentially boils down to calories in versus calories out, reminds Martin. If you end up consuming the same number of calories (or more) during your eating windows as before you started intermittent fasting, then you wont lose weight. In other words, if you just pack all of the calories you'd normally eat into your eating window, you're not really changing your diet at all.

How to fix it: Try a calorie-counting app. "Although I dont typically recommend calorie counting, it may help to track your caloric intake for a few days using a calorie-tracking app," says Martin. "These apps will usually tell you the approximate daily calorie amount you need to be at in order to lose weight. Although these estimations are usually off, they can be used as a good starting point." The app can also reveal meals or specific foods that have more calories than you'd expect, and you can adjust your diet accordingly.

When you dont consume an adequate amount of calories on non-fasting days, your body may conserve the energy you consume, rather than burning it, says Smith.

How to fix it: Make a meal plan for yourself for non-fasting days. Make a suitable meal plan for non-fasting periods that includes balanced meals consisting of at least 300 to 500 calories per meal. This way, you take out the guesswork and can ensure that you don't skimp on cals for yourself.

"Although the focus of intermittent fasting is on when you eat rather than what you eat, that doesnt mean you can eat whatever you want during your eating windows and still lose weight," Martin points out. "If your diet consists of mostly calorically dense foods, like fast food, you probably wont lose weight."

How to fix it: Focus on eating nutrient-dense foods. Eating foods rich in lean protein, fiber-rich carbs, and healthy fats will help fill you up and naturally reduce your overall caloric intake," she says. Dont worry: "You can still enjoy some of your less-healthy favorites, like pizza and ice cream, in moderation! she adds.

If you decide on a time-restricted feeding approach and you only shorten your eating window by an hour or so a day, you likely wont see much, if any, weight loss, says Martin. You're just not changing enough from your normal eating routine, tbh.

How to fix it: Most women find success with about a 10-hour eating window, meaning a 14-hour fast," says Martin. "You can always start with a longer eating window and work your way down if your usual eating window is much longer than this, she suggests.

Skipping meals and not eating enough during your eating windows can cause you to be extremely hungry during fasting periods, making it more likely that youll end up breaking your fasts, says Martin. Restricting yourself too much during one eating window can also lead you to bingeing and overeating during your next eating window, which can also increase overall calorie intake.

How to fix it: "Make sure youre eating until you're full and satisfied, but not overstuffed, during your eating windows," she says. Martin also suggests doing some meal prep on the weekends for the week ahead to ensure you don't skip meals when you get busy or thrown off your schedule.

"There are several types of intermittent fasting plans. Not all plans may fit your lifestyle or help boost your specific metabolic rate," says Smith. For instance, if you are training for an endurance challenge and picked a plan that prevents you from eating in the morning, when you need fuel for workouts, you may fall off the IF wagon in the process. (and also harm your body and performance).

How to fix it: Consider choosing an intermittent fasting plan that best matches your lifestyle and can be maintained for the long-haul, says Smith. You might want to consult a registered dietitian to help you make this decision and assess your lifestyle and dietary needs.

Few studies have looked at the direct correlation with weight loss and sleep while following an intermittent fasting plan, however in general,several studies have shown a connection between adequate sleep and positive weight loss outcomes, says Smith.

How to fix it: You've heard it before, but, Make an effort to sleep at least 7 hours per night, says Smith. (Tough, but do your best!)

"Oftentimes people will start a new eating regimen, like a fasting diet, at the exact same time they decide to start a new exercise plan or boost the current exercise plan theyre on," says Martin. "Over-exercising or working out too intensively, especially while attempting to reduce food intake, can cause energy levels to drop and hunger levels to skyrocket." As a result, you may end up eating more calories during your eating windows than youre burning, even with the intense exercise, she notes.

How to fix it: If practicing full-day fasts (like with the 5:2 method, for example), be sure to keep exercise light on fasting days. "In general, make sure your exercise regimen is challenging but still doable and enjoyable. If you notice you feel ravenous on the days you exercise, it may mean youre pushing yourself too hard," says Martin.

Not drinking enough water during your fast may not only leave you dehydrated, but by not drinking enough, youre also missing out on water's benefits when it comes to quelling hunger.

How to fix it: Drink up! And you can get fancy with your water. Intermittent fasting-approved drinks include: hot tea, black coffee, seltzer water, iced tea, tea or coffee with Stevia.

Following an intermittent fasting plan can be difficult for some dieters as they arent used to going long periods of time without eating, says Smith. So if you keep cheating your plan week to week or cutting corners, it probably isn't going to yield the weight-loss benefits you were hoping. So, you may want to reconsider whether IF is right for you and your lifestyle.

How to fix it: Choose an intermittent fasting plan that best matches your lifestyle and can be followed for longer periods of time, says Smith.

Planning ahead is an important aspect of maintaining any type of healthy intervention, says Smith.

How to fix it: Try to plan all your meals and snacks at least a day in advance. Having a plan of what you will prepare, including packing meals and snacks in advance, or scoping out restaurant menus to decide what you will order, says Smith.

IF takes practice and patience. "Most individuals who try IF, regardless of the approach they choose, will end up breaking a fast ahead of schedule at some point or another," says Martin. "If youre serious about continuing IF, its important not to feel guilty, ashamed, or mad at yourself for doing so and to get back to a regularly scheduled program as soon as possible."

How to fix it: Its important to give yourself some grace and to move on! "Remind yourself that IF takes some trial and errorits inevitable that your IF schedule wont always go according to plan," says Martin.

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We have all heard the expression, "You are what you eat," but we could also take this one step further and say, "You are what you feed the bacteria that live in your gut." The lining of your gut is mostly covered with bacteria, otherwise known as tiny organisms that create a micro-ecosystem called a microbiome. In fact, the healthier your microbiome is, the healthier you are. Balance in the microbiome depends on two things: stimulating the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut by giving them the foods they like (prebiotic) and adding living microbes directly to your system with foods rich in probiotics. Here are five gut healing and probiotic-rich foods that you can start to include in your diet.

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Yogurt is one of the most well-known food sources for gut healthand for good reason. Yogurt is formed when bacterial cultures are added to milk, resulting in a fermented or cultured milk product. Not all yogurts contain probiotics, however, as they can be destroyed during the pasteurization process; look for "live and active cultures" on the ingredient label. Look for the strains Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcusthey have been widely researched and linked to better health outcomes, including improved immune system function and better digestive health.

Kimch is a spicy, fermented Korean side dish made of cabbage, other vegetables, and ingredients like ginger, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Kimchi can contain many different strains of probiotics, with lactic acid bacteria being the dominant strain. Research has shown that kimchi can boost cognitive and immune health and aid in weight loss, among other benefits. Enjoy kimchi alongside typical Korean dishes like spicy tofu soup or bibimbap, a rice dish with plenty of vegetables, meat, and a fried egg; you could also add it to your own soups or stir-fries.

When you hear "miso," do you think first of miso soup? If you do, you're not alone, but it's far more than just a type of broth. Miso, a Japanese seasoning, is actually a paste made from fermented soybeans, salt, and koji (a type of fungus). The main strain in miso is called Aspergillus oryzae and has been shown to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms. Miso soup is the go-to option for including miso in your diet, but you can also use it to flavor other broths, marinades, sauces, or spreads.

Your favorite burger topping also has probiotics! Just make sure to choose pickles whose brine is made from a salt and water solution that naturally ferments and forms probiotics, as opposed to vinegar, which does not contain probiotics. Look for "live and active cultures" on the label.

Kefir is made by adding kefir grainscultures of lactic acid bacteria and yeastto milk. While yogurt might be the better known probiotic-rich dairy food, kefir actually contains many more strains of probiotics and has been linked to improved digestive health.

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Published: March 24, 2020 8:50:05 pm A balanced diet alone cannot be fruitful, unless food hygiene and healthy cooking practices are ensured. (Source: File Photo)

Undernutrition is the most widely prevalent risk factor for development of tuberculosis (TB) in India, as per Sandhya Pandey, chief clinical nutritionist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. Not only this, it is the major driver of the TB epidemic in India contributing to around half of annual incidences. It impairs immunity and makes the patient vulnerable to multiple infections. Absence of nutrients in the diet can lead to drug-induced hepatotoxicity or drug-induced liver injury, death, relapse after the cure.

Measurements like Body Mass Index (BMI), dietary recall, weight loss history, pathology tests like haemoglobin are analysed to check the nutritional status of TB patients.

Much like the importance of regular medication, TB patients and their caregivers need to understand the importance of nutritional requirements. Ones nutritional counselor should emphasise on consumption of a healthy balanced diet to attain the desired protein-intake for energy.

A balanced diet is one that contains an adequate quantity of the nutrients that we require in a day i.e. fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Though there is no special diet or requirements for TB patients, a diet plan is created according to a persons BMI and physical activities, mentioned Pandey.

TB patients have higher energy and protein requirements to refill the exhausted deposits from the body. As recovery occurs, it is very important that patients do not remain completely sedentary, and engage in some physical activity (such as house chores and walking) as tolerated; since it helps build muscle mass and excess fat deposition should be avoided in the regained weight.

The proportion of carbohydrates in the diet recommended is 55-75 per cent of total energy intake, and this is derived from intake of cereals, pulses, roots and tubers and vegetables.

In India, major sources of carbohydrates are cereals like wheat, and rice, and local millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi (high in calcium content, especially recommended for children and lactating women).

The requirements of protein would be 1.2-1.5 g/kg ideal body weight per day. Proteins or the building components can be of animal or plant origin. Proteins of animal origin includes milk, eggs, and meat, whereas a mixture of vegetable proteins from cereals and pulses are available for vegetarians.

These can comprise 15-30 per cent daily energy intake. Fats are present in oils, nuts, milk and milk products and meat. Groundnuts act as a good source of calories as well as protein. Soyabean oil, mustard oil, butter and ghee can also be taken in moderate amount.

Anaemia is one of the most prevalent nutrient deficiency disease in TB patients. Micronutrients such as iron and folate, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin D are important for immunity development and fighting mechanism of the busy. Leafy vegetables and fruits are vital sources of vitamins and minerals and these should be a part of the daily diet with five-six servings in each day.

Skip tobacco in all forms. Dont drink alcohol it can add to the risk of liver damage from some of the drugs used to treat your TB. Limit coffee and other caffeinated/carbonated drinks. Limit excess use of spices and salt or refined products, like sugar, white breads, and white rice.

A balanced diet alone cannot be fruitful, unless food hygiene and healthy cooking practices are ensured. Simple steps can avoid several infections like diarrhoea.

*Washing hands before cooking, eating and after using toilet.*Cleaning vegetables and fruits before consuming.*Cooking vegetables with a lid to preserve the nutritive value*Cooking at controlled temperature to prevent destruction of nutrients.

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This 100 percent pure and natural ayurvedic plant-based seeds can make you healthier and happier. Ayurvedic Sativa nubs are supreme quality dehulled (remove seeds hard shell) hemp seeds in India that can be enjoyed straight out of the bag. This high-quality storage proteins product houses a significant amount of all nutritious essential amino acids. Also, protein from hemp seeds is more digestible than meat, whole eggs, cheese, human milk, cow's milk or any other high protein food. Price: 150gm: Rs 399 and 500gm: Rs 1099

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World TB Day 2020: As per best estimate, globally 10 million people developed TB out of which 27 % were from India. As per estimate, there were new 27,90,000 cases in India in 2016 alone.

World TB Day: Early detection can help you fight tuberculosis effectively

24th March is observed as "World TBDay" and the theme for the year 2020 is "It's Time to End TB". While the world battles the deadly new coronavirus, TB still remains world's deadliest infectious killer. As per best estimate, globally 10 million people developed TB out of which 27 % were from India. As per estimate, there were new 27,90,000 cases in India in 2016 alone.

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has developed an ambitious National Strategic Plan 2017-25 for elimination of TB. Various measures taken by Government include free diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis cases, health education measures and active case findings. However, any government programme cannot succeed without active participation from people.

Here are few steps that every individual should follow:

Seek medical help and encourage others to do so when symptoms such as chronic cough lasting more than 3 weeks, blood in sputum, chest pain, fever, night sweats, loss of weight, loss of appetite and fatigue present themselves. Early detection and treatment are highly effective in controlling the spread of the disease. Family members and close contacts of TB patients also should be screened.

Full treatment for at least 6 months or more as advised by doctor should be undertaken. Even a single dose of medicine must not be missed. It is the duty of family members to see that the patient takes the medicine regularly and completes the treatment as per advice of the doctor. In case of any side effects, the doctor should promptly be consulted.

Also read:Understanding The Symptoms Of TB And Importance Of Early Detection

Follow common precautions such as covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing. Do not spit on roads or in public.

Adequate nutrition plays an important role in recovery as it boosts the immunity system which fights against the infection. A person suffering from TB should consume well balanced and nutritious diet consisting of adequate carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Our Indian diet is usually a balance of vitamins, minerals, carbs, protein and fats in the right quantities. In addition, follow the advice of your doctor regarding the diet.

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While on treatment, the TB patient should ensure that she/he gets adequate sleep, remains active (unless she/is very sick), drinks adequate water and strictly avoids alcohol, smoking, tobacco or narcotic drugs. If patient has any associated illness such as diabetes or HIV, it should be treated adequately. Adopting healthy lifestyle even in non-infected individuals enhances immunity thus contributing to TB control

Ensure each new-born child is administered BCG vaccine at birth.

Also read:This Blood Test May Predict Onset Of Tuberculosis

TB can lead to psychological distress for the patient as well as their family members. This can result in depression and a sense of loneliness. Hence, it is necessary to keep a lookout for symptoms of mental illness and help them cope with the disease. This will help in improving their thinking pattern, readiness for treatment and accelerate the recovery.

Also read:Here's Everything You Need To Know About Spinal Tuberculosis

Awareness in general public should be enhanced through print media, television, posters, pamphlets, social media etc.

Inputs by- Dr. Santosh Datar, Medical Director, Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL)

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The ketogenic or keto diet is low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, and high fat. The diet produces elevated levels of ketones in the blood, which can be used as an alternative fuel when sugar levels are low.

Ketones are produced in the liver from fat, which has contributed to the diets growing popularity amongst those wanting to lose weight.

From a medical perspective, the effectiveness of the diet has only been established for intractable epilepsy. Aside from weight-loss, a ketogenic diet is also often self-administered for cognitive and memory enhancement, type II diabetes, or cancer.

However, following keto has been associated with flu-like symptoms within the first few weeks of the diet.

Now, a fresh study has analysed the pattern, severity, and time course of these symptoms, as reported in posts by users of online forums.

The transient symptoms (or side-effects) of the ketogenic diet are frequently referred to as keto flu.

Common symptoms such as flu, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, decreased energy, feeling faint, and heartbeat alterations may lead people to cease the diet prematurely, or be misdiagnosed by medical professionals which could lead to unnecessary medical interventions.

The experiences of symptoms by many people strengthens the evidence for side-effects following the initiatives of a ketogenic diet, according to co-author Dr Emmanuelle Bostock, from the University of Tasmanias Menzies Institute for Medical Research.

These consumers have the most immediate experience of effects and side-effects and many choose to report and share these in online forums.

Together with colleagues in Australia, Bostock identified 43 online forums that refer to keto flu. The team gathered personal experiences of 101 people who described keto flu symptoms, to determine their severity and time course.

We focused on social media because of its widespread use for discussion on health topics, which makes it practical to harness the experience of people who have tired the treatment in question, said Bostock.

In the present study, we responsibly and respectfully used public domain online forum posts and analysed their content to produce new insights into side-effects of the ketogenic diet.

Overall, personal experience of keto flu was reported by approximately one-third of the online forum users. Symptoms were typically reported within several days of commencing the diet peaking within the first week and dwindling after four weeks.

In particular, researchers noted reports of headaches (24.7%), difficulty concentrating (10.9%), and gastrointestinal discomfort (10.9%) in the early stages of following a keto diet.

Additional symptoms reported by individual users were flu (44.5%), fatigue (17.82%), nausea (15.8%), dizziness (14.8%), decreased energy (9.9%), feeling faint (7.92%), heartbeat alterations (5.9%), sore throat (5.9%), decreased appetite (4.9%), shaking (4.9%), and body aches (3.9%).

Such findings suggest that the physiological and perhaps psychological changes associated with the ketogenic diet result in the manifestation of an induction and adaptation related syndrome, noted the authors.

However, it is not clear whether this should be understood as an illness state produced by nutritional and perhaps immune imbalance, or is indicative of an adaptive bodily process triggered by the diet.

"Taken together, such reports can bring an illness or side effects into focus and can complement clinical observations and questionnaire-based research," noted Bostock.

"We see potential for research of this nature to inform all aspects of health care on a continuous basis."

Source: Frontiers in NutritionConsumer reports of keto flu associated with the ketogenic dietPublished 13 March 2020DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2020.00020Authors: Emmanuelle C. S. Bostock, Kenneth C. Kirkby, Bruce V. Taylor and Jason A. Hawrelak

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In the last few weeks, Adele it has garnered hundreds of headlines for reasons extramusicales, after which come to light a photo of yourself at the party organized by Beyonce and Jay-Z after the gala Oscar Awards. The singer Someone Like You caused a sensation with her tight dress bright leopard-print, which showed a pronounced loss of weight: 45 pounds in record time. To achieve this new image, the interpreter has undergone the popular diet sirtfoodan eating plan that promises great results, but that can be dangerous. The dietician-nutritionist at O2 Centro Wellness Neptuno, Manuel Alejandro Ruiz Lpezhe explains the secrets of this eating plan that it is in the mouth of all.

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The sirtfooddesigned by nutritionists Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten, it is a diet that limits foods that you can eat those that are rich in sirtuin, or compounds that enhance the action of these. Sirtuins are proteins that act by delaying the cell aging or the onset of diseases associated with age, explains the expert, who reports that the plan consists of two stages: In the first, the caloric intake is reduced to 1000 kcal / day. These they would use in the form of smoothies and you can only make a normal meal a day, but always be food sirt. In the second stage you can climb up to the 1.500 kcal a dayand , you can do two normal meals, but equally, without leave of the foods considered sirtcontinues the nutritionist.

The foods allowed are very limited. Would be the dark chocolate (with over 85% cocoa), apple, chicken, turkey, shrimp, citrus, capers, kale, spices, green tea and red wine. The rest of food are prohibited. It is a diet with a restriction, as much caloric as food, which, according to Manuel Alejandro Ruiz Lpez, it is neither healthy nor sustainable in time, both physical and mental. The patient undergoing this treatment will not have the energy to develop a daily activity, in addition to the risks associated with malnutrition. On the other hand, the restriction to which they are subjected can trigger problems such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, etc., alert the dietitian. Long-term, diet sirtfood can cause in patients, deficiencies of essential nutrients, and the appearance of symptoms associated with malnutrition, such as fainting, dizziness, anemia, or vitamin deficiency.

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The relationship between sirtuins and the weight loss is not demonstrated or proven scientifically. What happens in these cases is that a caloric restriction so big will cause a loss of weight yes or yes. In addition, if we add the effect of marketing and you can only include these foods we give a novel appearance and attractiveness, or at least, distinctive to the person who has dieted in the past and want to try something different, concludes the specialist, which explains the pros and cons of the miraculous diet with which Adele has transformed her silhouette.

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