Therapeutic Plans 

Diabetes Management

Well to begin with, let us first understand what Diabetes is. The food that we eat, when enters our body gets broken down into sugar. This sugar generates energy and provides power to the cells. Our pancreas makes a hormone called insulin which helps in moving this sugar from the blood into the cells. However, if the insulin present is not sufficient or is not working properly, then the sugar remains in the blood thereby, rising blood sugar levels.

Diabetes is basically of three types : 

  1. Type 1 – It occurs when the pancreas is unable to make insulin. It usually occurs in children, teens and young adults.
  2. Type 2 – It is the most common type of diabetes. Causes include heredity, being overweight, not doing enough physical activity, having low HDL, high triglycerides or high blood pressure. 
  3. Gestational Diabetes – It occurs during pregnancy and usually fades away with child birth. 

 

Cholesterol Management

Diet and different lifestyle changes have an effect on your blood cholesterol levels. Changing daily habits may prevent the need to take medication to control cholesterol levels, if no other risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are present. Cholesterol-lowering medications are available, but they should be used in addition to and not as a substitute for exercise, dietary changes, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Lifestyle changes ought to be used first and continued  for a time period to manage cholesterol levels.

Diets high in saturated fat are linked to high total blood cholesterol levels and pose an increased risk for heart disease and other vascular diseases. Simply put, cut back all fats in your diet, paying specific attention to saturated fats.

Studies suggest that fats should represent no more than 30% of total calories you consume in a day, but 25% or 20% is even better. Most of the fats in the diet should be unsaturated.

Decide what percentage total calories you would like daily to keep up your required weight. As a rule of thumb, you multiply your required weight in pounds by eleven, if your life is sedentary; thirteen if moderately active; and fifteen if active. The total offers you your suggested daily calorie count.

Determine what percentage grams of fat you ought to dine in daily. Don’t get distracted by trying to measure the grams of saturated and unsaturated fat . Simply focus on total grams of fat.

Hypertension Plan

Hypertension is a long-term medical condition wherein the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. However, if it is not controlled over a period of time then it can lead to coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation, vision loss, peripheral arterial disease, dementia and chronic kidney disease.

By starting a few new food habits, one may be able to lower blood pressure and reduce the medications needed to control high blood pressure. 

 

Track What You Eat

Some individuals aren’t tuned in to how many calories they eat and drink every day. They may underestimate what quantity they eat and marvel why they can’t reduce.

Writing down the foods you eat, including the portion sizes, can let you see the truth about your food intake. You can then start cutting back calories and portions to lose weight and manage your blood pressure. A high-sodium diet will increase blood pressure in many of us. In fact, the less sodium you eat, the better blood pressure control you might have.

 

Know What to Eat

Potassium, magnesium, and fiber, may help control blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are high in potassium, magnesium, and fiber, and they’re low in sodium. Stick to whole fruits and veggies. Also, nuts, seeds, legumes, lean meats, and poultry are good sources of magnesium.

PCOS Plan

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition characterized by hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and/or the development of small cysts on one or both ovaries. The hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and inflammation associated with this condition create it tough for women with PCOS to shed weight. Yet, even a little weight loss of roughly 5% will improve insulin resistance, hormone levels, menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall quality of life in women with PCOS. Here are some tips for losing weight with PCOS.

 

1. Reduce Your Carb Intake

2. Get Plenty of Fiber

3. Eat Enough Protein

4. Eat Healthy Fats

5. Practice Mindful Eating

6. Limit Processed Foods and Added Sugars

7. Don’t Undereat

Hypothyroid Plan

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones.Thyroid hormones help control growth, cell repair, and metabolism.As a result, people with hypothyroidism may experience tiredness, weight gain, hair loss, feeling down, and feeling cold, among many other symptoms.Hypothyroidism affects 1–2% of people worldwide and is ten times more likely to affect women than men.

Since having hypothyroidism will cause your body’s metabolism to act extremely slow, you should understand that maintaining a hypothyroidism diet can save your life.

Anyone with hypothyroidism has a slow metabolism, thus gaining weight is inevitable. If you gain weight, you can acquire a couple more health problems linked to weight gain, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.Adhering strictly to your diet not only alleviates your thyroid gland’s stressful state, it can also cure you from a lot of other underlying conditions that have resulted from your illness. Losing weight can help a great deal in warding off hypothyroidism. It is a undeniable fact that obese individuals have a higher susceptibility to grievous diseases like hypothyroidism.


Since, every individual is unique, hence, every person experiences a different set of symptoms. It is,therefore, important to observe a healthy diet and follow your doctor’s advice.

Diet for Gluten Intolerance

Celiac disease is described as a digestive disorder which is caused by an altered immune reaction to gluten. It is also being termed by different names such as sprue, nontropical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy. The bacteria present in the gut are attacked when gluten is ingested and causes beneficial bacteria to be removed. Gluten is an active protein available in food products that contain wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. People suffering from celiac disease are advised to avoid all forms of gluten foods. The common symptoms associated with celiac disease are anemia, stiffness, and pain in joints, brittle bones, disorders of the skin, erosion of enamel, pale mouth sores, irregularity in periods, and pregnancy-related issues.
 
These test show results based on the presence of gluten or wheat in your body. The blood test shows the adverse antibodies that react with gluten protein. One of the best ways to treat gluten intolerance is to adhere to a gluten-free diet. The severity of the condition determines the extent to which you have to eradicate gluten from your diet plan.
 
 

Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an agonizing disorder characterized by marked changes in bowel movements. Some people experience constipation, while others have diarrhoea. Let us explore them. 

1. High-fiber diet

Fiber is required to add bulk to the stools, which in turn helps aid the bowel movement. It is therefore recommended to have 20 to 35 grams of fiber everyday. 

2. Low-fiber diet

While fiber can help ease symptoms of constipation, but if you experience frequent gas and diarrhoea, then you must focus on having a low fiber diet. 

3. Gluten-free diet

Gluten is a protein found in grain products such as bread and pasta. The protein can damage the intestines in people who are gluten-intolerant. 

4. Elimination diet

An elimination diet focuses on avoiding certain foods for an extended period of time to see if your IBS symptoms improve. However, you should forgo any food you find suspect. Completely eliminate one food from your diet for 12 weeks at a time. 

5. Low-fat diet

Chronic consumption of high-fat foods is a known contributor to a variety of health issues, such as obesity. However, it can be especially hard on those with IBS by worsening symptoms. 

6. Low FODMAP diet

FODMAPs are carbohydrates that are difficult for the intestines to digest. Since these carbs pull more water into the bowel, people with IBS may experience more gas, bloating, and diarrhea after eating these foods.