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Allergy and Homeopathy

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Allergies , also known as   allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. These diseases include hay fever, food  allergies , atopic dermatitis,  allergic  asthma, and anaphylaxis. So Allergy is generally a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.Most common types of allergies are Drug allergy; An abnormal reaction of the immune system to a medication. Food allergies; An unpleasant or dangerous immune system reaction after a certain food is eaten. Contact dermatitis; A skin rash caused by contact with a certain substance. Latex allergy; An allergic reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex. Allergic asthma; Asthma triggered by exposure to the same substances that trigger allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies; An allergic response causing itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other similar sym...

Fear

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Introduction F ear   is a feeling induced by perceived danger or   threat   that occurs in certain types of   organisms , which causes a change in metabolic and organ functions and ultimately a change in   behavior , such as fleeing, hiding, or freezing from perceived traumatic events. Fear in human beings may occur in response to a certain   stimulus   occurring in the present, or in anticipation or expectation of a future threat perceived as a   risk   to body or life. The fear response arises from the   perception   of   danger   leading to confrontation with or escape from/avoiding the threat (also known as the   fight-or-flight response ), which in extreme cases of fear ( horror and terror ) can be a freeze response or   paralysis . In humans and animals, fear is modulated by the process of cognition and learning. Thus fear is judged as rational or appropriate and irrational...

Baldness

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Hair loss, also known as alopecia or  baldness , refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body. Typically inflammation or scarring is not present. Homeopathic Treatment Some important homeopathic medicines that help in treatment of baldness- 1. Fluoric acid: – Alopecia, tendency to develop alopecia in families – Alopecia areata – Brittle hair – Idiopathic hair fall – Hair falls in spots, vertex baldness – Hair tangles easily – Buoyant attitude towards life – Extreme irritability and anger – All complaints aggravated by warmth and better by cold application etc 2. Phosphoric acid: – Any sort of grief leading to hair fall – Takes stress easily – Early graying of hair (sometimes in childhood) – Progressive thinning of hair – Difficult comprehension of things – Long-standing effects of mental agony and patient lives in the ...

Acne

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Skin is the best indicator of health. It reflects the physical, mental and psychological state of individual. Skin is a sign of beauty and thus confidence. So any skin disease affects the external appearance and becomes an issue of concern, irrespective of age. Acne is one of the most common medical problems of adolescence. It is a disease of sebaceous glands, manifesting with pleomorphic lesions like comedones, papules, nodules and cysts. Extensive scarring can follow. HISTORY The term acne comes from a corruption of the greek ‘akun’ in the writings of Aetius Amidenus. This disorder was first described by Aristotle and Hippocrates 2500 years ago. Early Roman physicians used thje word. ‘varus’ means ‘pimple’ a term that appears in the medical literature well into nineteenth century. AETIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY Levels of circulating sex hormones and ration of androgen to estrogen. Alteration in the pattern of keratinization within the sebaceous follicles. Colonization of...

Pain Management

Introduction People had misconception that various pain can be easily managed by modern medicine fast,but actually it was not true. Now with the growing consciousness among the new generation and educated people realized the very deep side-effect of readymade available painkillers.Homoeopathy offers a very wide range of sure shot and fast acting permanent pain killer remedies without any harmful effect.Here I am discussing some remedies with their physical indications. Homoeopathic Remedies. *Aconite 30* 1. Inflammatory pain, sudden onset of severe pain. 2. Great restlessness, anxiety, fear of death means pt will say treat me give me medicine otherwise I will surely die. 3. Thirst for large quantity of water at short intervals. *Belladonna 30* 1. It is also the medicine for inflammatory pain but part is red hot very painful. 2. Pain sudden comes and goes. 3. No thirst 4. Inflammation of the part. *Bryonia 30* 1. Pain worse by motion and better by rest or pressure. 2. ...

Exam Phobia

Introduction Exams are really tough times for most students irrespective of the level of their preparation. It is natural to get anxious before and during the exam time. Anxiety is a natural state in which people are either uneasy or fearful, depending on the situation that is making them anxious. Generally, students suffer from anxiety and fear when exam time approaches: Forms of ailment: Depending on the medical studies conducted throughout the world, anxiety is divided into the following types: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: People suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder usually feel nervous and anxious. They even experience fear in conducting routine tasks and worry a lot about the same. Students suffering from this anxiety tend to worry a lot during exam time even after knowing that they are fully prepared to take the exam. Usually, the sufferers here are unable to control their worrying. Phobias: Phobia refers to the feeling of excessive fear for any particular thing or o...

IMMUNITY

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Introduction ☑The immune system is defensive mechanism which protects our body from disease-causing microorganisms. For this to function properly, it requires balance and harmony. But it can be weakened by so many factors from diet, work, food habits, deficiency of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, pressure, environmental factors, etc. ☑The changing life style pattern results in frequent infections and allergies such as cold, cough, running nose, tonsillitis, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic skin problems, etc. ☑ Reports suggest that taking too much of antibiotics might weaken the immune response. ☑The much elusive immune system can be boosted by a healthy food habit and lifestyle along with proper exercises. Some of the ways to enhance the immune system are by Including micronutrients in diet: Food rich in micronutrients such as zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, and E helps to increase the immune reaction. Citrus fruits, red pep...