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If there is a simple, safe and swift path to recovery of health then it has to be homoeopathy. Founded more than two centuries ago by Dr.Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician, pained with the therapy of the times was on search for an alternative and discovered Homoeopathy.
Airsickness is a specific form of motion sickness affecting the balance and equilibrium. It is combination of spatial disorientation, nausea and vomiting. One feels difficulty while flying in air transports. Signs and symptomsNausea and vomiting.Giddiness and light headedness.Cold perspirationHeadache with fatigueConfusionDrowsinessHeadacheCausesBody has the balance due to the sense organs. For example, standing erect closing eyes is difficult, there is co-ordination between the senses. In the same way inner ear contains the sensors for rotational and linear motion which help in the maintenance of balance and equilibrium. Airsickness is felt when this gets affected.Homeopathic ApproachSensation of imbalance felt by some while flying can be addressed with Homeopathic medicine. Remedies...
It is the irregular heartbeat. It could be a skipped beat or an added beat, increased in heart rate (Tachycardia) or decreased in heart rate (bradycardia).Arrhythmias are harmless and some could be dangerous.Types of arrhythmia:Atrial fibrillation: It is the rapid heart rate caused by electrical impulses in atria which is due to electrical signals bombarding the AV node. These are non- rhythmic.Atrial Flutter: this is due to added heartbeat. These are more-organised and rhythmic.Supraventricular tachycardia: Arrhythmia originating from AV node. These may lead to palpitations.Ventricular tachycardia: Regular heart rate with abnormal electrical impulses that originates from the ventricles. Due to this abnormal electrical impulses the ventricles doesn’t properly fill and leads to reduced bl...
It is the inflammation of appendix. It is a blind pouch like structure originated from colon, at the right lower side of abdomen.SymptomsPain in the lower right abdominal region which is unbearable making the individual to toss in painPain radiating to the umbilical regionVomiting and nauseaConstipationLoss of appetiteFever with uneasiness in abdomenFlatulence with difficulty to pass gasRarely burning micturitionComplicationsAppendicitis left untreated may burst and causes sepsis, and also associated with lymph node enlargement (lymphadenitis).CausesThe exact cause is unknown, but constipated stool, enlarged lymph nodes, intestinal worms and trauma could worsen the pain.Homeopathic approachHomeopathic medicine come to aid in inflammatory conditions, remedies like Belladonna, aconite and Ir...
It is an eating disorder characterised by abnormal low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight. Obsession may become and leads to this disorder.They put extreme efforts on reducing weight even though with normal weight and shape. May also try to lose weight by exercising excessively. There is constant fear of gaining weight, and to prevent this they may severely restrict food.Due to this unhealthy habits, people with anorexia easily fall sick which may become life threatening.SymptomsExtreme weight lossWeak and thin bodyInsomniaAnxiety Fainting and dizzinessAnaemia, low blood pressure and abnormal blood countsDehydrationThinning of hairSwelling of hands and feetUnhealthy dry cracked skinCalluses on knuckles from induced vomitingBehavioural symptomsRestricted food intake thro...
Typically angina is not a disease but is one of the symptoms of heart diseases. Angina is the pain or discomfort in the chest due to reduced blood supply to heart. Pressing and squeezing in the chest is usually felt.Types of anginaStable AnginaIt has a regular pattern and can be managed with rest or medication. It can occur during exercise, usually when the heart is working harder.Unstable AnginaIt has no regular pattern. Rest or Medication doesn’t relieve the symptoms. Variant AnginaIt occurs due to abnormal narrowing or relaxation of blood vessels. Also called Prinzmetal’s Angina or Microvascular Angina. It occurs without any underlying Coronary artery disease.SymptomsChest pain.Cough with breathlessness.Nausea and vomiting.Tightness of chest.Pain in the chest radiating to back,...
Absence of menses consecutively for a period of more than 3months. There are two types of amenorrhea. Primary Amenorrhea is seen in girls who haven’t attained menstruation (Menarche) below 15years of age. Secondary Amenorrhea is seen in those who already attained menstruation.Primary Amenorrhea is caused by due to underdeveloped ovaries or malfunctioning ovaries.Secondary amenorrhea is caused due to various factors like----Polycystic ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - cysts in the ovaries develop due to hormonal imbalance.Hypothyroidism-when the T3 and T4 are not utilised properly by the body TSH increases, this may also cause amenorrheaDue to stress and depression Over consumption of oral contraceptive pillsObesity is also one of the leading cause for amenorrheaMalnutritionOvarian dis...
It is called hair loss on scalp or entire body. Typically it is seen more often in women. Baldness is more seen in men which is patterned hair loss.It can be due to heredity, hormonal and other medical conditions.SymptomsGradual thinning of hair.Sudden hair loss with spilt ends.Hair loss associated with greying of hair.Circular round patchy hair loss also appear called alopecia areata.Hair loss associated with dandruff and itching.CausesMedical disorders like polycystic ovarian disease, hypothyroidism, vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia contribute hair loss.Family history of baldness is the most common in males.Stress could also be the leading cause of hair loss.Excessive hairstyling that damage the roots of hair and also repeated application of heat to the hair could damage th...
It is autoimmune disorder where in hair falls out in small patches. Bunch of hair falls off unnoticed in most of the cases. It is seen in any age group but mostly children and elderly are affected.Round circular patches are seen and there may be itching and burning in the areas. SymptomsCircular patches of hair begins to fall out mainly from scalp, rarely from beard and eyelashes.Itching rarely felt.No eruptions as such seen.Causes:In autoimmune disorder body attacks the own cells. It is unknown precisely what causes the body’s immune system to target the hair follicles. Homeopathic approachHair fall in patches is usually seen and can be treated best with Homoeopathic medicine. Remedies like Phosphorus and Sulphur help in reducing the hair fall in patches. Acid sulph and Ustila...
Alcohol Abuse is increased consumption of alcohol everyday leading to addiction. It is termed as alcoholism, alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder.Dependency is usually seen in these individuals so much that they cannot stop from drinking.SymptomsDrinking more and more quantity in order to satisfy their urgeLoss of appetiteSocially do not maintain any contact, losing their job due to misbehaviourpoor personal hygieneAlcohol cravings, withdrawal symptoms like nausea and vomiting, shaking or trembling of handsDehydrationDizziness and sometimes unconsciousnessComplications include cirrhosis of liver.Causative factorsChemical changes in the brain are seen when there is alcohol use. Due to this pleasurable feelings arouse which when taken more often may lead to addiction or alcohol abuse.E...
It is anxiety or fear of feeling that being trapped and unable to get out. There is a fear of being stuck in areas and unable get out of that place without any external stimuli. For example Fear of being in public places and unable to leave the place Fear of escaping from the line Fear could be so overwhelming that they tend to be at home and avoid going out. Fear of large open places like parking lots, playground, malls, etc.Fear of closed places like movie theatres, cabin with less ventilation.Fear of escaping in from standing line or crowd.Fear of public transportation like buses, cabs, trains, ships or planes.Fear going outside.Needs company when at home or any other places. These situation can cause anxiety because of fear of being unable to escape an...
People usually experience rupture or tear of the Achilles tendon, heel pain while exercising or due to Achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendonitis Achilles tendon is the tendon which attaches the calf muscles to the heel. This tendon help in walking, balance, posture and jumping. Tendon gets inflamed due to physical exertion or injury, this leads to Achilles tendonitis. Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis Pain and discomfort in the back of heel which is worse with first step and early morning Swelling is usually seen with tightening of calf muscles Movement restriction Pain on slightest touch Causes Walking and vigorous exercise causes inflammation of the tendon. Athletes are more prone for Achilles tendonitis because of repeated injury and excessive phys...
It is disorder where the food or liquid passing from the oesophagus entering in to the stomach is difficult. This is due to failure of lower oesophageal sphincter to open completely leading to choking feeling in the pit of stomach. Symptoms include Difficulty in swallowing even liquidsChoking feeling Breathlessness and bloating sensation of stomachBurning in the chest region with pain due to obstruction of foodPain and discomfort after eatingFeels something is stuck in the chestReflux of food back in to the throatSour eructations Causes It can occur due to failure of lower oesophageal sphincter to open completely. Function of valve gets affected due to damage of nerves of oesophagus. Sometimes it may be autoimmune disorder where the cells attack own body. It...
Accumulation of pus at the tip of tooth root or below the root or in the gums. Severe pain with swelling of jaw is usually seen. Bleeding from gums is associated with pus. Symptoms Pain in the jaws radiating to earsSwelling of gumsOozing of blood occasionally from the gumsSoreness of gums with increased sensitivityBad breathFoul smell in mouthDifficulty in chewing and bitingPain radiating to ears Headache Causes Bacterial infection usually lead to abscessed tooth. It can be due to infection caused by caries of tooth. Any foreign body pricking the gums can also lead to abscess. Jarda and tobacco chewing can also increase the risk of infection to gums when the substances are stuck in the gums, this increases the formation of pus in the gums due to poor hygiene. ...
A multi-pronged approach can help tackle the breathing disorder. "I have difficulty in breathing." "My sleep is disturbed with cough and breathlessness." "My child snores at night with wheezing sound from chest." Well these are the few symptoms of asthma, a respiratory illness, the awareness day of which was held on May 1. Our airways carry the oxygen into the lungs and predominantly carbon-dioxide on exhalation during breathing. The exchange of gases takes place in the bronchioles or the functional unit of the lung tissue, which retains the necessary oxygen to bind with haemoglobin to carry on the combustion necessary to produce the e...
As a parent it is a disturbing time for me with my kid snoring at night and every now and then having to rush in the middle of the night to the nearby hospice with a earache”. Well this is the usual refrain from a parent of a less than seven year old child and more so in the cold winter months as the blocking of the nose and earache are common symptoms which disturb the child and the parent’s peace at night which are more often due to the condition of Adenoids. Adenoids are soft, bulgy tissues which lie hanging in the nasal passage, above the throat and are called as lymphoid tissues which answer the clarion call to fight or neutralize any bacteria, virus or any other infective agent seeking its way into the child’s system. As this happens the gland...
Homoeopathy can help contain Alzheimer’s disease. The path breaking developments in Medicine and Surgery have definitely led to longer life-spans. At the same time, diseases of the aged have increased due to the rise in the elderly population. One such disease, which can start as forgetfulness can rapidly progress to a stage where normal tasks of thinking get derailed. It can also be physically debilitating, confining one to the bed. For a growing population like ours, it is imperative that we have better knowledge about it. Alzheimer’s disease affects that part of the brain which controls thought, memory and language. This part of the nervous system consists of millions of nerve cells which communicate wit...
One of the commonest complaints is an abdominal pain at some time or the other, but the causes are myriads. It would be useful to identify the usual ones and those that require you to call your healthcare professional. If the pain is more a sort of pressure in the upper abdomen at the pit of the stomach and gets worse after eating it could be gastritis or an inflammation of the layer of the stomach wall either due to increased secretion of acid or increase in intake of foods that trigger its production. This could also cause the upper end of the stomach where the oesophagus ends, to be more irritated by the gastric juices. The oesophagus does not have a protecting layer to face this acid. R...
Hormonal havoc can hurt self esteem and leave scars. Teenage is also a time when any minor comment can have an effect on the self esteem. It is under these circumstances that acne vulgaris or pimples can create a sense of insecurity for the adolescent. The skin lining all over the body is filled with sebaceous glands or something similar to sweat glands and are usually referred to as hair follicles or pores. These are fine sac like structures which give the smooth texture to the skin by producing an oily substance on to the surface of the skin. But under certain circumstances especially during adolescence when the production of testosterone is at its peak, this hormone tends to block ...
Read on to find out remedies for those recurring mouth ulcers. If you have a tongue-in-cheek expression and are surreptitiously refraining from partaking the better part of the dinner at the party, despite being the guest of honour, most probably you are suffering from a mouth sore. Aphthous or stomatitis as it is usually termed is an appearance of a few, small ulcers in the mouth, usually inside of the lips, cheeks and on the tongue. These fine ulcers tend to have a yellow crust and a deep red base and are painful, which is the only troublesome symptom. This can cause difficulty in speech, swallowing, etc. It could take about two weeks to resolve but in cases where it is recurrent, there would be a new ulcer, which frustrates t...
Defaecation or passing stool is the end process of digestion but may kickstart various activities of metabolism. It is imperative that this is free of any symptoms. But it can be otherwise in the sense that if there is a severe, excruciating pain while and after passing stool which could remains for a few hours into the day it could be due to condition called as anal fissures. Anal fissures are minor tear or cracks in the lining of the rectum which in turn could bleed and cause pain. There is an appearance of bleeding with stool or at the end of stool. Pain while and after stool could be so troublesome that the act of bowel movement becomes a forgettable ordeal. It can occur in ...
