Frequently Asked Questions

There are many diets out there, and as you have probably discovered they are too exacting and hard to stick with. That's why Dr. Jyoti Ramakrishna will work with you to understand your needs and help you with a diet that works for you.

Firstly, being focused on weight alone is never the right approach. As you improve your habits including eating, sleeping and being active, the weight will follow.

To answer your question, a healthy BMI is below 25; 25-30 is considered 'overweight' and over 30 'obese'. To calculate your BMI follow this link:

Adults https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

Children and Teens https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/bmi/calculator.html

First, I will get to know you - your goals and struggles, your medical history, family history, lab values and medications. I will discuss what you have tried and together we will explore why things did not work before. Based on this we will make a plan. Over time we will slowly adapt this plan and fine-tune it. Eventually we will find what works for you. There is a solution for everyone, and we will find the right solution for you.

Here are some recent thought provoking articles you can read before or after our consultation:

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/protein

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/diet-and-weight/

Some babies have colic, others have underlying issues. Be reassured that if your baby is gaining weight well, and is happy for many hours in between, it is unlikely to be anything scary. The first thing to do is to talk to your Pediatrician. If they feel it is something that needs exploring, they will refer you to a specialist. I can talk to you but it is preferable for you to go through this path first.

Your main source of care should always be your Pediatrician. Make sure they have reviewed all the tests and given you their recommendations. I am happy to review the tests, discuss your further concerns with you and guide you.