Lifestyle diseases and Homeopathy

This year’s theme of world health organisation is “Urbanization: a challenge for public health “

WHO health defined as “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being not merely absence of disease or infirmity In Present Rapid urbanization all the three are lacking. Leading to Lifestyle diseases

Lifestyle diseases (diseases of civilization) are a result of an inappropriate relationship of people with their environment. The onset of these lifestyle diseases is insidious, they take years to develop, and once encountered do not lend themselves easily to cure. Common causes of Lifestyle diseases are going from natural diet to artificial diet like junk food , reduction in physical activity and substance abuse like tobacco smoking and alcohol to relive stress.

The top 10 Lifestyle diseases are Alzheimer's disease, Arteriosclerosis, Cancer, Chronic Liver Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Chronic Renal Failure, obesity and Stroke. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that more than 270 million people are susceptible to Lifestyle diseases .By 2020 Lifestyle diseases are expected to claim 7.63 million lives in India, compared to 3.78 million in 1990, a study said.

Stress in Urban areas is more, we can scan body of human being but not the mind, and for example parents are worried about their children return from school as accidents, violence are seen more , worried about future of their children in the competitive world. problem of unemployment in youth, marital disharmony, insecurity and violence in most of the days. 6 –11 years children facing stress at three levels, school, family, neighbourhood, which leading to adjustment problems in some groups of BPL. Cost of sim card of a mobile is cheaper than a nutritive fruit which is a must for a person . The urban population suffer from various communicable diseases such as Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, non communicable diseases, accidents and stress related problems. A recent study had estimated that nearly 11 per cent of India's urban population and three per cent of rural population above the age of 15 have diabetes. Factors in diet, lifestyle, and the house are thought to influence susceptibility to the diseases.

Homeopathic system has vast superiority over other systems in treating Lifestyle diseases and stress related diseases. Patents must be carefully interrogated on mental and physical constitution. The Psychic changes of the patients under the influence of his morbid state are very important. The Rare peculiar and strange symptoms are very important. The psychic sphere which is very important for therapeutically. Dr Hahnemann reminds one in this paragraph that the homeopath must take into account exciting, maintaining, and fundamental causes such as the miasms while recording the totality of the symptoms, causation of disease is very important in selecting the remedy. In Homoeopathic system remedies are prepared from various sources and these are proved on healthy human beings not like animal proving which is done in conventional system. Constitution of an individual is studied in detail (mental, physical aspects) and a constitutional remedy is prescribed. This helps in combating the known and unknown stress and other Life style diseases.

In all life style disorders maintaining factor are important factors in prolonging the disease process . like regular intake of more than required amount of salt, rich food, junk food, Purpose less eating more than required amount of food with less physical exercise leading to obesity, using substances like tobacco, alcohol to relive constant worry and anxiety due to various causes in day to day life.

It is the duty of a Physician to educate the people to avoid such (causa occasionalis) maintaing causes. In reality how mush a physician can succeed depends on the cooperation of the people. Attitude of the people should change. As quoted by Thomas Leonard

A lifestyle is what you pay for; a life is what pays you.”.

DEPRSSIVE DISORDERS and HOMOEOPATHY-- SEMINAR

The Sunday, 28^th march 2010 at 9 A.M the seminar on depressive disorders programme was started with a Prayer by Dr Kiranmyie. Sri.D.Ramakrishna I.A.S. Former commissioner, Dept of AYUSH, Govt of AP, was the chief guest of the function. Dr.P.Raghava reddy, Addl Director, Dept of AYUSH,Govt of Andhra Pradesh & principal JSPS Govt Homoeopathic medical college, Hyderabad was the guest of honour, who lightened the lamp. DR.G.Janardhan Reddy, President, Andhra Pradesh Homoeopathic Association enlightened the activities of APHA .DR.K.Siva Shanker, Emeritus president APHA, released the souvenir and congratulated the team of Institute of Clinical research Of Homoeopathy (ICRH) for their activities.Dr.G.R.Mohan, Director, ICRH, explained the activities of ICRH and various research works done by ICRH. Dr.K.Gopala krishna, General secretary, APHA spoken on future activities of association and recalled contributions made by various officer bears in getting donations from various sympathizers of homoeopathy for the construction of Jupally Balamma Auditorium.Sri.D.Ramakrishna I.A.S. Former commissioner, Dept of AYUSH, Govt of AP spoken human values and declared opened the scientific seminar.

Dr. Srinivas Rao, National Vice President, IHP, Hyderabad, chaired the Pre Lunch session scientific seminar. Dr. Murali T, R F A, EMR project on Depressive disorders, Hyderabad acted as Rapporteur.

Dr.K.Niranjan Reddy Clinical Psychologist, who was first speaker, dealt with “Psychological factors in Depression” he explained Depression as not a single category of Psychiatric disorder, is much more prevalent than any other psychiatric condition. Explained the theories of depression as:1) Psychodynamic View 2) Behaviour View 3) Cognitive tried maladaptive attitudes, errors in thinking and Automatic thoughts lead to unipolar depression.

Prof.M.Venkata Reddy Former Director, Vemana YOGA Research Centre, Hyderabad. Dealt with “The Role of Yoga in present stressful world” he explained disease is a major contributor to the disturbances in one’s emotional, social and family life associated with two basic challenges pollution and stress.

Dr. prabhakar korada HOD & Psychiatrist, Mediciti Institute of medical Sciences, Medchal dealt with diagnosis of depression.

Dr K Siva Shanker, Former Principal JSPS Govt Homoeopathic Medical College& Former Addl Director AYUS, Govt of AP, chaired the Post Lunch session scientific seminar. Dr Poonam acted as Rapporteur.

Dr. Kannan A , Tiruvantapuram, Spoke on Technique of selecting the Rubrics in Depressive disorders

Dr Sampat Rao, principal, H K E S Homoeopathic Medical College, Gulbarga spoke on Homoeopathic principles in treating Depressive disorders.

Dr G.Janardhan Reddy, Former Principal JSPS Govt Homoeopathic Medical College& Former Addl Director AYUS, Govt of AP, spoke on Homoeopathic management of Depressive disorders.

Nearly 200 delegates from various parts of the country attended the seminar. Vote of thanks were offered by Dr Durgaprasad,

DEPRSSIVE DISORDERS and HOMOEOPATHY,SEMINAR

SEMINAR ON DEPRSSIVE DISORDERS and HOMOEOPATHY

28 March 2010 (Sunday)

ORGANIZED BY

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH IN HOMOEOPATHY

Andhra Pradesh Homoeopathic Associatio, Hyderabad. 500 029.

The Sunday, 28^th march 2010 at 9 A.M the seminar on depressive disorders programme was started with a Prayer by Dr Kiranmyie. Sri.D.Ramakrishna I.A.S. Former commissioner, Dept of AYUSH, Govt of AP, was the chief guest of the function. Dr.P.Raghava reddy, Addl Director, Dept of AYUSH,Govt of Andhra Pradesh & principal JSPS Govt Homoeopathic medical college, Hyderabad was the guest of honour, who lightened the lamp. DR.G.Janardhan Reddy, President, Andhra Pradesh Homoeopathic Association enlightened the activities of APHA .DR.K.Siva Shanker, Emeritus president APHA, released the souvenir and congratulated the team of Institute of Clinical research Of Homoeopathy (ICRH) for their activities.Dr.G.R.Mohan, Director, ICRH, explained the activities of ICRH and various research works done by ICRH. Dr.K.Gopala krishna, General secretary, APHA spoken on future activities of association and recalled contributions made by various officer bears in getting donations from various sympathizers of homoeopathy for the construction of Jupally Balamma Auditorium.Sri.D.Ramakrishna I.A.S. Former commissioner, Dept of AYUSH, Govt of AP spoken human values and declared opened the scientific seminar.

Dr. Srinivas Rao, National Vice President, IHP, Hyderabad, chaired the Pre Lunch session scientific seminar. Dr. Murali T, R F A, EMR project on Depressive disorders, Hyderabad acted as Rapporteur.

Dr.K.Niranjan Reddy Clinical Psychologist, who was first speaker, dealt with “Psychological factors in Depression” he explained Depression as not a single category of Psychiatric disorder, is much more prevalent than any other psychiatric condition. Explained the theories of depression as:1) Psychodynamic View 2) Behaviour View 3) Cognitive tried maladaptive attitudes, errors in thinking and Automatic thoughts lead to unipolar depression.

Prof.M.Venkata Reddy Former Director, Vemana YOGA Research Centre, Hyderabad. Dealt with “The Role of Yoga in present stressful world” he explained disease is a major contributor to the disturbances in one’s emotional, social and family life associated with two basic challenges pollution and stress.

Dr. prabhakar korada HOD & Psychiatrist, Mediciti Institute of medical Sciences, Medchal dealt with diagnosis of depression.

Dr K Siva Shanker, Former Principal JSPS Govt Homoeopathic Medical College& Former Addl Director AYUS, Govt of AP, chaired the Post Lunch session scientific seminar. Dr Poonam acted as Rapporteur.

Dr. Kannan A , Tiruvantapuram, Spoke on Technique of selecting the Rubrics in Depressive disorders

Dr Sampat Rao, principal, H K E S Homoeopathic Medical College, Gulbarga spoke on Homoeopathic principles in treating Depressive disorders.

Dr G.Janardhan Reddy, Former Principal JSPS Govt Homoeopathic Medical College& Former Addl Director AYUS, Govt of AP, spoke on Homoeopathic management of Depressive disorders.

Nearly 200 delegates from various parts of the country attended the seminar. Stalls were installed by B.Jain publications, Bio force AG Switzerland,

Vote of thanks were offered by Dr Durgaprasad,

urinary incontinence Homoeopathy

A Case of urge incontinence :

Ms LBV,Patient aged 49,femal sex, cook by occupation, moderate built with 62.5 Kgs weight, who was diagnosed as urge incontinence came to my clinic Sept 2008, with following symptoms, on interrogation she said as she is cook in a orthodox family.

Presenting complaints: depressed look, pain in lower back, <> walking, suddenly dribbling of urine <>

Past history: Menorrhagia, late menopause.

Family history: mother OA patient,

Past treatment history: Hysterectomy in 2007 underwent various treatments for urinary incontinence without any benefit for one year.

Personal history

Appetite: good, Thirst: thirst less, desires and Aversions: NP, bowel movement: regular /satisfactory, urination: normal flow, occasional urge incontinence, perspiration: cold perspiration on either physical or mental exertion, habits: nil, Sleep: refreshing, Dreams: occasional, thermal state: not able to express and menstrual history: Status Hysterectomy

life space investigation: parents belongs to lower middle class family, 3 brothers and three sisters, she is second, educated up to middle school level, , discontinued studies, started working as helper in houses, married at 18 the year blessed with 3 children, husband is a heart patient, for his health she has incurred heavy expenditure. Family in financial crisis.

Physical examination: Not Anemic, no Jaundice, no Clubbing, no edema

With pulse rate of 70 PM, regular, Blood pressure: 126/80 mm Hg

Provisional diagnosis: Urge Incontinence

Results of repertorisation:

Choice of remedy: Sepia Sepia covered first four symptoms(10), including mind symptom(2)

Sepia 200c, 3doses were given, Rubrum for 15 days were given, case was followed every 15 days, there was no improvement, and Sepia 200C to 10M was given up to without any relief. case was reviewed, causation was taken as important factor in selection of remedy (urinary incontinence was after Hysterectomy). BLADDER - URINATION - involuntary - surgical operation; after a staph. was only single remedy 3^rd grade. Staphysagria suits all three of the miasms, Staphysagria 200c was given on above reason, followed by rubrum for 30 days. The number of involuntary urination has came down; she stopped treatment on 20^th july 2009, reported back after three months with out any incontinence (4)

In above case causation was considered which gave breakthrough in the case. Knowingly or un knowingly we commit mistakes in selecting a remedy.

*** Full article is published in Feb,2010,

Homeopathic Horizon, http://ezine.homeorizon.com/organon.php

International seminar on recent advances in Homoeopathy

International seminar on recent advances in Homoeopathy held at Kolkata on 19to 21st of feb2010.It was well organised under the Dynamic leadership of Director, Dr Eswar Das ji. Quality of papers were very highs standard, they were scrutinised by expert team. Post presentation discussions were there, very few participants took part in discussion, seminar was conducted in three halls, simultaneously which was not familiar to most of the audience.

A case of PIVD failed Back Syndrome:

A case of PIVD failed Back Syndrome: Age: 50,M, years, Marital status: Married, Occupation: supervisor, P/H: 1996-foot drop left was operated, Underwent laminectomy, L4/L5 Discectomy, F/H: One Brother is suffering from cervical spondylosis, Other is suffering from CAD. RBS --112mg /dl, CBP, ESR, - Normal, and MRI (110604): Post operative L4/L5 Laminectomy, diffuse disc bulge at L4/L5 region causing complete obliteration of bilateral neural foramina. Minimal bulge at L3-L4 causing thecal sac indentation minimal narrowing of bilateral exiting nerve root. Clinical diagnosis: PIVD failed Back Syndrome. Clinical classification: dynamic chronic fully developed miasmatic disease, Miasmatic diagnosis: psoro syphilitic. Reportorial totality 29/09/04: Mind - Brooding, Mind – weeping tendency, Generals – cold air – desire, Generals – warmth aggravation, Stomach - thirst small quantities. Sleep - sleeplessness - thoughts - activity of thoughts; from, Back - pain - drawing - sitting, while Back - pain - drawing –moving –aggravation, Back-lying back--aml , Extremities: tingling prickling buttocks.nates Repertorial result: Calcaria Carb 14/8, Lycopodium.17/8, RhuTox 16/8, Sulphur 17/8 . Lycopodium covered all the mental, generals and particulars symptoms, also and suits the patient’s constitution. On 30/9/04 Lycopodium, 200, 3 doses,29/10/04 Able to walk, difficult to pass stool, tingling in both feet, pain in calf muscle still persisting, < sitting for long time, Rubrum for 30 days ,15/11/04, In general patient was feeling better. Tingling in both feet, pain in calf muscle still persisting, < sitting for long time, Lycopodium 2003dose, 14/12/04 Pains are better, sleep is better. Rubrum for 15 days 10/01/05, Able to walk 100meters without pain, tingling is less, sleep better. Lycopodium,1M 1dose, 14/02/05, Able to walk ½ KM without pain, tingling is less, sleep better. Joined duty, Sulphur 200 3 doses, Patient stopped treatment. (1,2,3)

Depressive disorders & Homeopathic Treatment at Hyderabad

A Depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. 17 million people; approximately 4% of adolescents get seriously depressed (NIMH); annually 12% of women ; 7% of men; lifetime risk of an episode for women 20%. 3-4 million men USA. . Women are twice more often affected with depression than men.

Mood disorders tend to run in families. Common cause’s depression is normal emotional reactions to grief and stress. The most common causes influencing the minds of population appear to be unhappy home, unhappy marriage, disappointment in love affairs and business, frustrated ambitions due to mismatch between the per-capita income, psychic suppression, sexual excess due to half-truths and untruths about sex-life and excessive mental exertion. Stress due coping with any type of chronic illness such as stroke, a heart attack, cancer, Parkinson's disease, and hormonal disorders.

Depression results from a complex, partly understood biochemical changes in the brain, which are influenced and supported by multiple causes inclusive of genetic trait, circumstantial factors, hormonal factors, socio-personal reasons.

Common symptoms are depressed mood , loss of interest and enjoyment, increased fatigability, diminished activity, reduced concentration and attention , reduced self-esteem self-confidence ,idea of guilt and unworthiness [even in a mild type of episode] ,bleak and pessimistic view of the future ,ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide ,disturbed sleep and diminished appetite

Homoeopathy has a good scope, efficacy and superiority in treating such disorders. It offers an excellent treatment for all stages of Depression, especially in the early stages.

Recently CCRH, Department of AYUSH, Ministry of health and Family welfare, Govt of India sanctioned an extra mural research project on Depressive Disorders

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Multi-Specialty Clinic and Research Centre of

The Andhra Pradesh Homoeopathic Association

3-6-369/A/1, Street No.1, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad – 500 029,

Persons who are suffering with above symptoms can avail free Homoeopathic treatment at above center.

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