Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud
Family Medicine
If I waxed today, after how many hours can I go to beach? Is tanning okay? Is swimming okay (in pool or beach) directly after?
Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud,
Family Medicine
- There is no definite time from waxing to swimming and tanning but usually it is advisable to wait for 24 hours. The reason for that is that waxing exposes the skin to irritation, skin burns, itching, ... Read More
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Hi doc ,i am 24 and i have hight blood pressure i m taking micardis 80 as a medecin is it ok to go to gym and practice all types of sports (running,swimming...etc) ??thank u
Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud,
Family Medicine
- The recommended mode, frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise in people with hypertension are generally the same as those for persons without hypertension.
Blood pressure should be controlled b... Read More
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Dear Doctors, I keep on having the flu and Pharyngitis mainly in cold time of the year and during weather change. Is there any way that I can enhance my immunity system & prevent frequent illness?
Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud,
Family Medicine
- The best way to avoid getting the flu is to get the influenza vaccine. You should get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available each fall, but you can also get it any time throughout the flu season ... Read More
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I wish to take arginine c heard that this amino acid is really helpful in many ways. is it true or ds it have bad side effects? when and how should i take and how many a day? it increase testosterone?
Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud,
Family Medicine
- Arginine is a semiessential amino acid; although the body normally makes enough of it, supplementation with additional amounts is sometimes needed.
Arginine is a chemical precursor to nitric oxide (a ... Read More
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I have an HDL Cholesterol level of 75, which on the test is stated as above average, should i be worried?
Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud,
Family Medicine
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often called “good” cholesterol. It removes cholesterol from the bloodstream and hence protects against coronary (heart vessel) diseases. That is why a hi... Read More
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About Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud
Graduated as an MD from American University of Beirut
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
