I'm 18 and I'm curious if there's a natural way to boost my height. Is it still possible to grow taller at this age? If so, how can I do that naturally?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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-Yes, it's still possible to increase your height after 18, though growth plates usually close around this age. You can support this by maintaining good posture, doing regular stretching exercises, staying active, eating a balanced diet rich in calcium an

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I'm really concerned because my wife has developed sugar in her 8th month of pregnancy. Her RBS is at 372, but everything else seems normal, including her urine tests. Can you give us any advice on how to manage this? We're really eager to make sure everything goes smoothly for her and the baby.

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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Can I take insulin 2 hours after eating?

For prevention of insulin induced hypoglycemia it should be given after meal or breakfast.

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My dad is 64 years old and weighs 100kg. Can he lose weight naturally without surgery and get down to 70-80kg? Is that even possible at his age?

The golden rules of weight loss still apply: Burn more calories than you eat or drink. Eat more veggies, fruits, whole grains, fish, beans, and low-fat or fat-free dairy; and keep meat and poultry lean. Limit empty calories, like sugars and foods with little or no nutritional value.

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