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I wanted to know good healthy alternatives of milk since I feel that milk is not so good for me and also it creates a lot of skin problems... . . So I was looking for alternatives of milk... I know I can use Almond or Soy Milk instead but would like to know more much better alternatives of milk... . . How can I replace milk completely from my diet.

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I wanted to know good healthy alternatives of milk since I feel that milk is not so good for me and also it creates a lot of skin problems like breakouts, acnes and pimples.... So I was looking for alternatives of milk... I know I can use Almond or Soy Milk instead but would like to know more much better alternatives of milk... How can I replace mi

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Hi we drink milk for the protein content and Calcium . If you are worried about your bones then have Calcium from other sources like dark green leafy vegetables like spinach,kale etc. Also some cerea ...  Read More

I was advised to avoid dairy products because of my acne. So I will be avoiding drinking milk for a month. Please let me know the alternative for milk.

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almond,soya, addd more dry fruits & green vegetables in your diet ...  Read More

I am a curious 19 year old and I am in short of calcium. I am on supplements now and I was just wondering about the natural sources of calcium. What are the sources of calcium other than milk? How can I work on my calcium content with natural foods?

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I am lactose intolerant. So I don't consume milk. What all other products I can consume to compensate for calcium and other important nutrients available in milk? Kindly help me. Thank you

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Hi you can take soya milk , available in market. You can try tab.Yamoo.chew this tablet along with milk , so this will prevent the reaction. Calcium is found in many food. You can take sea foods. ...  Read More

I was having joints pain from 2 months,, doctor gave me bitd3 tab with calcium 1000mg By mistake i took it with whey protien milk Is it okay ? Helpppp

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Yes, it's not an issue...and always take calcium after meal and in divided doses for better absorption. ...  Read More

Hey, I have GERD, so I'm unable to drink milk or any dairy products except butter milk, so I just wanted to know whether calcium tablets would be a good enough substitute for my daily calcium intake, if yes which should I buy and if not, what are the foods I can eat to maintain my intake. I'm a vegetarian, so please limit the options to vegetarian

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Share details of your entire food consumption pattern in order to suggest the right EAR of calcium for your age and gender ...  Read More

My son is 3 years old. Almost whole year(from his childhood) he is suffering with coughing, cough, sneezing and fever. As the doctor's advice, we did a allergy test and found allergy in cow's milk or milk products, banana, brinjal, house dust and prawn. The doctor said soy/soya milk. I do not understand which soy or soya or any other alternative

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your child may be suffering from childhood asthma. The alergy test is done on skin. More over this test are nonspecific for food products. Do not omit food items unless it has shown alery rash after i ...  Read More

As for 4 years kids...can I know which food is rich in calcium...doesn't drink milk...can I know alternative solution for this

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Green leafy vegetables, beans, seeds, Almond, RAGI, soyabean, etc ...  Read More

I had a c-sec delivery. My baby is 4 weeks old and I am not producing enough milk to feed her well. I am only able to express 30-45 ml in one session and have no idea how much my baby sucks during breastfeed but I have to give her formula milk after 1 hour of breastfeeding as she demands milk. For first 2 weeks we only gave her formula milk as she

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Try to get breast milk from milk bank if available in your city.Cow's milk is certainly not recommended for such small babies.Consult your Gynaecologist to increase your breast milk. Take Shatavari PW ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 1 year old now and she doesn't eat anything properly. I have tried a lot of homemade recepies. Do I have an alternative like something I can give her in milk like Horlicks or something . Can you suggest please

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Greetings, kindly go through the article below you will get idea about the food. https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/are-you-finding-difficulty-in-feeding-your-little-one-try-this-diet-for-1-3-years-c ...  Read More

Dear All, I have 8 months baby. I was adviced to intake iron and calcium until I breastfeed. Calaruba calcium tablet Mumfer xt However these tablets I am unable to get now. Please help me with any best alternatives. TIA

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Gemcal xt/shelcal hd No need to continue iron tablet after 8 months Dr Dyuti Navadia MBBS DNB (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) ...  Read More

Which calcium supplement I can take without any side effect of kidney stone. I have history of kidney. I am not able to consume milk and my bones feel weak.

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The best natural source of calcium is seeds like sesame watermelon honey due melon sunflower. Eat two tsp daily. Also include seasonal vegetable like amaranth leaves ( also called chaulai) and guar ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Ma'am, Can you please let me know apart from milk products what other foods are rich in calcium as I am allergic to all milk products, so please let me know what other foods are as rich in calcium as these milk products. Kind Regards, Manas.

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Hello Sir/Ma'am, I have been suffering from disc bulge since last year, I have had treatment, the orthopedic doctor advised to take more calcium from diet as I cannot forever depend on calcium tablets, I know that milk, yoghurt etc are rich in calcium however I have allergy from all milk products so can you please kindly advise me apart from milk

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Kindly take normal balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Do yoga based exercises regularly. You can visit my YouTube channel dr NC Gupta- me and my yoga ...  Read More

My baby is having cows milk protein allergy and I am breastfeeding her so avoiding milk products eggs and nuts . In what alternative I can get those nutritions instead of those to compensate

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I am suffering from fever so can you please suggest me formula milk as alternative for breast milk.

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Need More information like month of Baby ,ur other symptoms ,so contact me for detailed conversion through practo . ...  Read More

Can i take calcium supplement first thing in the morning with some milk. Or should k have it after meal

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Hello Doctor, My age is 29 and I don't have diabetes. My query is jaggery better alternative of white sugar? Should I stop eating sugar completely and use jaggery in milk, tea and coffee. What is the best alternative of Sugar please advice. Thanks

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Hello user If you want to add jaggery in your diet it is good because it will help in your digestion. You can have honey in spite of white sugar. Even there is brown sugar in market it is good as c ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My age is 29 and I don't have diabetes. My query is jaggery better alternative of sugar? Should I stop eating sugar completely and use jaggery in milk, tea and coffee. What is the best alternative of Sugar? Thanks

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Jaggery has similar content of carbohydrates as normal sugar, therefore it acts like sugar containing products to increase risk of diabetes. Stevia is a plant based sugar substitute which can be use ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter is 3 months old and doctor has suggested Dexolac premium milk powder for her but we are not getting it anywhere. Can you please suggest some alternative like Nestle Lactogen? Are they same Or should I find Dexolac Premium only?

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Yes you can use lactogen. ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter is 3 months old and doctor has suggested Dexolac premium milk powder for her but we are not getting it anywhere. Can you please suggest some alternative like Nestle Lactogen? Are they same Or should I find Dexolac Premium only?

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Hi You can get advance Similac which is good . ...  Read More

Is there any alternative for q sera hair serum? my doctor suggested me for white hair and hair fall and also I have oily hair. Hairfall was reduced but I couldn't see much change regarding white hair.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from premature canities causing white hair.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detai ...  Read More

Does drinking milk every day help our bones become stronger? I am lactose intolerant, I don't like milk. I want to know foods apart from dairy products that are rich in calcium which are good for bones.

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Hello, Its true that milk is a good source of calcium. In your case u can always go for non dairy products rich in calcium like Awla juice , bread from fortified flour , leafy vegetables , soya produ ...  Read More

Due to my gastritis related problem that started after typhoid I had to give up milk consumption.can I become calcium deficit?if so then what should I include in my diet instead of milk ?recently I developed gums and tooth problems which I never had before.

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  Read More

My kid is 3 yrs old.. I have stopped giving her milk completely for past 3 months. Would like to know how else can I add calcium in her food.. afraid of calcium deficiency! Since the weather is rainy n cold, I'm afraid to give citrus fruits as it may cause cold. Please suggest how to go about this.

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Hello mam, First I would like to know the medical history of the child. If your child cannot be given milk,then you can give curd,sweet banana curd,palak paneer. Paneer,Curd,green leafy vegetables ,Ch ...  Read More

I get problems to drink milk. Is their any other options to take calcium other than milk without any side effects?

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  Read More

Does drinking milk daily causes oily skin and pimples? If yes.. Kindly suggest alternative calcium rich food

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No it doesn't work like this. Pimples need proper treatment. If not treated properly, you will end up with ugly scars for life. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination di ...  Read More

Hello My daughter is now 10th month ,teething starting from last week. My question about calcium tablets . It's necessary for her during teething calcium tablets needed. Proper diet she taking like mother milk, powder milk, cerlac, etc. And from birth we giving vitamin D sirup as prescribed by doctor. Plz anwer me.

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No need to give calcium medicine.. vitamin-D is going so need to give calcium.. ...  Read More

I am calcium deficient and back pain and whole body weakness.I have IBS. Doctor give me neurobion forte tablet with gemsoline(calcium )tablet and unienzyme tablet 2bd and told bloating problem.i am taking once calcium tablet. If i take calcium after meal then i feel bloating. At night More gas, as i think main reason to take milk at night . So i a

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U r a young man with calcium defecit??? How much calcium value. What's the need of so many medication. Aciloc before meal though we r avoiding it these days. ...  Read More

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