Dr. Amjed Muhanna

21/08/2017

05/08/2017

List of few 1800 ADA Diet for Diabetics -

Breakfast -

Eating breakfast is an important first step in healthy eating throughout the day. For a person on a diabetic diet of about 1,800 calories, breakfast should include three sources of carbohydrates, or about 45 grams; one meat or meat substitute; and one fat. A sample breakfast may consist of a 1-ounce egg white omelet with mushrooms and green peppers, two slices of wheat toast with a tablespoon of trans fat-free margarine and a cup of skim milk. For those who prefer a cold breakfast, try 6 ounces of plain, low-fat yogurt topped with a cup of fresh blueberries and an ounce of slivered almonds.

Lunch

Planning ahead for lunch may help people who are on the go during the day or have busy work schedules ensure they eat a healthful meal. Lunch should consist of four servings of carbohydrates, or roughly 60 grams, two meat exchanges, two vegetables and two fats. For example, a grilled cheese sandwich prepared on whole-wheat bread, 1 1/4 cups of cubed watermelon and a glass of skim milk make for a filling and healthful lunch. Pair it with a small side salad with low-fat dressing to round out the meal. Another option is one-half cup of chicken salad with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and other veggies of your choice, packed in a whole-wheat pita pocket and paired with 10 baked potato chips and a small apple.

Dinner

Round out the day with a balanced dinner consisting, again, of four carbohydrate servings, two vegetable servings, two fats and three meat exchanges. Baked salmon provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids; a 3-ounce portion alongside two-thirds of a cup of wild rice, a cup of steamed green beans, a cup of skim milk and a half cup of unsweetened apple sauce for dessert makes for a filling and diabetic-friendly dinner option. Vegetarians may enjoy 1 ½ cups of meatless chili made with kidney beans and sautéed vegetables spooned over a small baked potato with a side of steamed broccoli.

Snacks

Ideal snacks for diabetics on an 1,800-calorie diet consist of a combination of one serving each of protein and carbohydrate. An example may include a tablespoon of peanut butter or other nut butter spread on three squares of graham crackers. Or try a half cup of low-fat cottage cheese with a half cup of peaches canned in their own juices. You could also make a trail mix with small pretzel twists, raisins and almonds. A serving size would be about a third of a cup. Throughout the day, water and other calorie-free beverages can be consumed as free foods, which are foods that can be eaten without concern for them affecting blood glucose levels.

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With a diagnosis of diabetes comes a strict diet regimen to help control blood sugars by watching carbohydrate consumption. Carbohydrates, such as starches, fruits, dairy and starchy vegetables, is ...

03/08/2017

How to Increase Muscle Mass and Decrease Body Fat Percentage

Body composition means what percentage of your total weight is from fat and what is from fat-free mass, consisting of muscle, bone, blood and other fluids. The American College of Sports Medicine publishes categories of body-fat percentage for adult men and women. You can reduce body fat by losing weight, and add in exercise to build muscle. For example, a man with 19 percent body fat can work out with weights, change up daily nutrition to eat fewer calories than expended from daily life and exercise, and gradually and safely reduce body fat to 15 percent, considered "athletic" body composition.

Step 1

Measure your body fat by using the calipers to take skin-fold measurements, then comparing the total with published tables. Make a note on the calendar.

Step 2

Measure the circumference of your waist, hips, upper arm, thigh, calf and chest. Write down all measurements on the calendar.

Step 3

Spend 30 minutes or more every day doing some form of exercise that you enjoy. Good choices are biking, walking, swimming, gardening, and playing in the park with your kids or your dog. Remember to warm up for a few minutes beforehand.

Step 4

Eat well. This can be the most difficult part of changing your body composition. Use the calendar to write down what you eat, and watch portion sizes. You do not have to eliminate a food you love, however, try to eat smaller portions.

Step 5

Weigh yourself after one week. If you have lost 1 or 2 lbs., your exercise and daily activities are burning more calories than you eat. Continue on this plan. If you have not lost weight, or have gained weight, you need to eat fewer calories and exercise another 10 to 15 minutes daily.

Step 6

Weigh yourself again after the second week. You should be losing 1 to 2 pounds per week. You must adjust your exercise level and food intake to obtain this rate of weight loss in order to lose fat and build or maintain muscle mass.

Step 7

At the end of four to six weeks of consecutive weight loss, repeat the caliper and circumference measurements. Record your progress on the calendar. Congratulations, you are now increasing your muscle mass while losing body fat!

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Body composition means what percentage of your total weight is from fat and what is from fat-free mass, consisting of muscle, bone, blood and other fluids. The American College of Sports Medicine publishes categories of body-fat percentage for adult men and women. You can reduce body fat by losing w...

03/08/2017

Bio-Identical Injectable HGH Human Growth Hormone MD Therapy > HGH Declines with Aging

The decline of growth hormone and IGF-1 levels with age is directly associated with many of the symptoms of aging, including cardiovascular disease, increased body fat, osteoporosis, thin skin, age spots, wrinkling, gray hair, decreased energy, reduced sexual function and interest, and other aging archetypal symptoms. Many of these same age related symptoms have been found in younger adults who have growth hormone deficiency.

Research over the last 40 years confirms the decline of HGH as we age in our adult years and unfortunately the decline of HGH production in our bodies accelerates as we get older. As we continue to get older each year after the age of 25, our bodies are not stimulating the regenerating new healthy cells as fast as they are dying off, and as a net result, aging seems to be the process of our bodies slowly dying faster than it can replace itself or recover from damage and stress. The slow dying process in humans accelerates as we continue to age.

HGH is produced at a rate that peaks during adolescence when accelerated growth occurs. Growth hormone secretion decreases with age in every animal species tested thus far. In humans, the amount of growth hormone after age of 25 to 30 declines about 14% per decade (or 1% to 2% per year), so that total daily growth hormone production is reduced dramatically with age. In numerical values, we produce on a daily basis about 500 micrograms of growth hormone at age 20, 200 micrograms at age 40, and 25 micrograms at age 80. At age 40 our growth hormone production is only 40% of what we produced at age 20. The fall in IGF-1 levels with age is identical to the decline of growth hormone.

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HGH Human Growth Hormone Research is about HGH Human Growth Hormone Therapy

02/08/2017

The six-minute walk test is used to monitor patients with chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary hypertension (PH).

02/08/2017

Stress management techniques are useful in combating depression such as getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise. It’s important to find what works for you. How do you relieve stress?

إن بعض تقنيات إدارة الإجهاد المفيدة في مكافحة الاكتئاب تشمل الحصول على قسط كاف من النوم و تناول نظام غذائي صحي و ممارسة التمارين الرياضية بانتظام. لهذا من المهم العثور على التقنية المناسبة لك لكي تخفف من التوتر.

01/08/2017

Criteria of diagnosing metabolic syndrome -

1) Waist in inches more than 35
2) Low HDL in men below 40 and in women below 50
3) High Triglycerides more then 150
4) Fasting blood sugar more than 100
5) High blood pressure more than 130/85

Risk factors -

• Age - Your risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age.
• Race - In the United States, Mexican-Americans appear to be at the greatest risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
• Obesity - Carrying too much weight, especially in your abdomen, increases your risk of metabolic syndrome.
• Diabetes - You're more likely to have metabolic syndrome if you had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or if you have a family history of type 2 diabetes.
• Other diseases - Your risk of metabolic syndrome is higher if you've ever had cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or polycystic o***y syndrome.

Complications -

Having metabolic syndrome can increase your risk of developing -

1) Diabetes
2) Cardiovascular disease

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01/08/2017

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) - Dr. Amjed Muhanna, Internal Medicine Consultant, now available at Dr Rami Hamed Center. For free telephonic consultation, call - 052 668 2386 (Bilingual - English and Arabic). For booking, please call: +971 4 279 8200, Email: info@drhc.ae
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31/07/2017

Dr. Amjed Muhanna, Internal Medicine Consultant, now available at Dr Rami Hamed Center. For free telephonic consultation, call - 052 668 2386 (Bilingual - English and Arabic). For booking, please call: +971 4 279 8200, Email: info@drhc.ae
For more info: http://www.drhc.ae/dubai-internal-medicine-clinic/dr-amjed-muhanna

31/07/2017

Stress is any demand placed on your brain or physical body. The feeling of being “stressed” can be triggered by an event that makes you feel frustrated or nervous. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry, or unease. It can be a reaction to stress, or it can occur in people who are unable to identify significant stressors in their life.

الاجهاد هو حالة توتر جسدي أو فكري. و يحدث نتيجة لعدد المهام المطلوبة إتمامها في آن واحد مما يجعلك تصاب بالإحباط أو العصبية. أما القلق فهو الشعور بالخوف و عدم الارتياح و يعد القلق أحد ردود الفعل الطبيعية للإجهاد كما يمكن أن يعاني منها الكثير ممّن لم يتمكنون من تحديد أسباب الاجهاد الرئيسية في حياتهم

31/07/2017

Long-Acting Insulin: How It Works. Dr. Amjed Muhanna, Internal Medicine Consultant, now available at Dr Rami Hamed Center. For free telephonic consultation, call - 052 668 2386 (Bilingual - English and Arabic). For booking, please call: +971 4 279 8200, Email: info@drhc.ae
For more info: http://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/long-acting-insulin

30/07/2017

10 Diseases Most Guys Will Have by Age 50. Dr. Amjed Muhanna, Internal Medicine Consultant, now available at Dr Rami Hamed Center. For free telephonic consultation, call - 052 668 2386 (Bilingual - English and Arabic). For booking, please call: +971 4 279 8200, Email: info@drhc.ae
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