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Lately my office has been receiving many panicking phone calls about the H1N1 or Swine Flu epidemic. This current Flu outbreak in humans known as “Swine Flu” is due to a strain of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, which is analogous to the Flu Pandemic that had occurred in 1918. Swine Flu is a respiratory illness of pigs activated by contamination with the virus that can seldom encroach on humans. Homeopathy was successful in treating the Swine flu contagion of 1918 and can provide an outcome to questions about the 2009 Swine Flu. Causes of H1N1 Flu: •             A subdued immune system. •             Airborne. •             Being in close proximity with an infected person. •             Unhygienic measures. Symptoms of H1N1 Flu: ...

Benign prostatic hypertrophy Benign prostatic hypertrophy is nonmalignant (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland, a common occurrence in older men. It is also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia and abbreviated as BPH. Prostrate gland, what it is? The prostate is a small organ about the size of a walnut. It is found below the bladder (where urine is stored) and surrounds the tube that carries urine away from the bladder (urethra). The prostate makes a fluid that becomes part of semen. Semen is the white fluid that contains sperm.  Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a benign tumor of prostate gland which is located at the neck of the bladder. It originates from the peri- urethral prostatic tissue and has underlying SYCOTIC MIASM. It is very common in men after the age of 45 and maximum cases follow treatment between the age of 50 to 60yrs. Urban population is more affected than rural may be because of the diet habits and sedentary life style. Most of the cases ...

It is a set of symptoms includingpain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve —or by compression or irritation of the left or right or both sciatic nerves. Symptoms include lower back pain , buttock pain, and numbness, pain or weakness in various parts of the leg and foot. Other symptoms include a” pin and needles” sensation, or tingling and difficulty moving or controlling the leg. Typically, symptoms only manifest on one side of the body. The pain may radiate above the knee, but does not always. Sciatica is a relatively common form of lower back and leg pain, but the true meaning of the term is often misunderstood. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve to cause the pain. Treatment for sciatica or sciatic symptoms often differs, depending on underlying causes and pain levels. Causes include compression of the sciatic nerve roots by a herniated (torn) or protruding...

It is a very fat body. In other words, it is a condition in which there is much accumulation of fat in the body. Obesity is usually said to be present when a person is 20% above the recommended weight for his/her height, age and build. Set realistic goals It's best to aim for losing 0.5 to 1 kilogram a week. Don’t aim to lose 5-10 kg in one month and don’t let such ads lure you to unhealthy eating practices. When you're setting goals, think about both process and outcome goals. ‘Exercise regularly’ is an example of a process goal, while ‘Lose 15 kg’ is an example of an outcome goal. It isn't essential that you have an outcome goal, but you should set process goals, because changing your habits is a key to weight loss. Your goals should be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited. An example is aiming to walk for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, and recording your results. The foods we eat contribute to our well-being. It provides all nutr...

SCIATICA (Sciatic) Nerve Compression Pain Definition: If you are feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates down from your buttock to the back of one thigh and into your leg, then you might be suffering from Sciatica. Sciatica is the term given to low back pain which travels in the distrubution of the sciatic nerve and is caused due to compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body which runs from each side of the lower spine through deep in the rear and back of the thigh, and all the way down to the foot, connecting the spinal cord with the leg and foot muscles. Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. The term "sciatica" indicates that the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the buttocks and into the leg, is thought ...

Impotence or Erectile dysfunction is the condition in which the male organ does not have the proper erection to have a satisfying sexual act or Inter-course. The male loses his retention power or gets discharged without any satisfaction for him or his partner and some times the penis loses the capacity of erection also. http://www.askdrmakkar.com/Impotecy_loss_of_Erection_male_Homeopathic_Treatment.aspx Agnus castus: Melancholy; absence of mind; low-spirited.  Yellow discharge in gonorrhoea after pain and inflammation have subsided; gleety condition.  No sexual desireThis remedy may be helpful if problems with impotence develop after a man has led a life of intense and frequent sexual activity for many years. A cold sensation felt in the genitals is a strong indication for Agnus castus. People who need this remedy are often very anxious about their health and loss of abilities, and may have problems with memory and concentration. Argentum nitricum: This remedy may be h...

LEUCORRHEA, VAGINAL DISCHARGE  Leucorrhoea commonly known as white discharge, refers to a whitish discharge from the female genitals(organs). Leucorrhoea is common among the women of almost all ages the world over. This diseases was recognised thousands of years ago by the ancient therapists in the ancient societies like India, Greece and China. It could be embossing, painful and may cause lot of discomfort, stress and even affect the sexual preferences and libido. It may be mild to severe, and varies from person to person. The vaginal discharge plays very  important role in maintaining a healthy vagina. The secreti...

Kidney stones(Urolithiasis) (Renal Calculi)-overview Definition: Kidney stones(Urolithiasis) or Renal calculi, are solid pieces of material that forms in the kidney out of substances in the urine. They are composed mostly of calcium oxalate. A stone may stay in the kidney or break loose and travel down the urinary tract. It is a painful condition.           Different types of Kidney stones(Urolithiasis) occur in different parts of the world, and dietary factors probably play a part in determining the varying patterns. There are four major types of Kidney stones(Urolithiasis). The most common type of stone contains calcium. A struvite stone may form after an infection in the urinary system. These stones contain the mineral magnesium and the waste product ammonia. A uric acid stone may form when there is too much acid in the urine. If you tend to form uric acid stones, you may need to cut back on the amount of meat you eat. Cystine sto...

Eczema-overview Definition: Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder. It is described by patches of dry, red, flaky skin, often accompanied by areas that are inflamed, broken, moist and oozing. Eczema can be Acute, short-lived, or Chronic, lasting for several years with periods of remission. If eczema is chronic, then the skin may become thick and scaly and may change color. The itching caused by eczema can be so severe and intolerable that scratching may cause the skin to crack and bleed. Eczema can affect any part of the body, but is most commonly found on the face, scalp, hands, behind the ears and in the creases of the elbows, knees and groin. It is not contagious. People who have eczema usually have very dry, itchy skin that struggles to hold moisture. Eczema often runs in families and may be aggravated by stress or contact with certain chemicals or allergens http://askdrmakkar.com/Eczema_Dry_Itch_Homeopathic_Treatment.aspx Homeopathic medicine for eczema ,weeping skin,it...