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Question 1. My brother aged 60 years was hale n hearty till about 6 months back when he suddenly developed diarrhea. He took some allopathic treatment. A few days later he developed crippling arthritis-unable to move out of bed. The only abnormal blood finding was a raised ASL-otitre.He is not getting relief from any medicines-including ayurveda.  - Amit Gulati

Many people would associate arthritis with the onset of old age. Although old people may suffer from arthritis, it isn't only the elderly who are affected by arthritis. Many younger people, including some in their teens suffer from some kind of arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and the cartilage of the joints and furthermore it is an ongoing, degenerative disease.

Poor circulation traps stagnant intracellular fluids in the joints and decreases the availability of nutrients needed for repair and growth of healthy tissues. This can be aided by stretching exercises and massage. Stressed mental state can worsen the physical symptoms and so breathing exercises along with walking helps in relaxing the body. Constitutional Homoeopathic remedies after a through evaluation will help in an overall manner. Some acute remedies which can help for the pain are Arnica, Rhus tox, Ruta, Bryonia, Magnesium Phosphoricum.

There are also very effective and safe herbal treatments in ayurveda to stop the progress of the disease condition and slowly to bring back to normal state. After a detailed evaluation it is possible to give all details about the treatment methods and duration of treatment programme.

Question 2. I am a 40 year old woman and have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a neurological disorder. I am not on any medication right now. Still, are there dos and donts and alternate therapies that I should follow?  - Sarita Vagley

Multiple sclerosis is a slowly progressing disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. The myelin sheath, protective covering of the nerve cells, are damaged leading to slowing down or blocking messages between body and brain. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis include muscle weakness, lack or coordination, visual disturbances, numbness, or thinking and memory problems.

Constitutional Homoeopathic medicines, we can slow down the process and help in maintaining the normal functions of the body though the patient should be under the care of a neurologist. It is very important that the patient have a healthy lifestyle with an adequate diet, good stress control and sufficient sleep. Yoga asanas and pranayamas will help to bring about a change in the nerve centres And there are also very effective and safe herbal treatments in ayurveda to stop the progress of the disease condition and slowly to bring back to normal state. After a detailed evaluation it is possible to give all details about the treatment methods and duration of treatment programme.

Question 3. I am on medication for diabetes. Are there any alternate systems that could help me stay off medicines?  - Som Nath

: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and usually occurs due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes. Diabetes develops due to a diminished production of insulin and resistance to its effects leading to hyperglycemia, which largely causes the acute signs of diabetes. There is excessive urine production, resulting compensatory thirst and increased fluid intake, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss, lethargy, and changes in energy metabolism.

Control of Diabetes is possible. The goal of any effective alternative program is to repair and restore the body's own blood sugar control mechanism. Substituting clean healthy beneficial fats and oils in the diet is essential. Consume only flax oil, fish oil and occasionally cod liver oil until blood sugar starts to stabilize. Acupuncture can be useful in helping you to control pain and nerve damage if you are suffering from diabetic neuropathy. Fenugreek seeds, which is high in fiber and is used to regulate blood glucose and also improves lipid levels in your body's system. High fiber content prevents development of type-2 diabetes and lowers average glucose and insulin levels. it is concerned with totality of symptoms or individuality. As regarding the treatment of Diabetes by Homoeopathic medicines, the individual needs a complete miasmatic and Constitutional therapy in the very early stage. Some medicines like Syzygium, Cephalandra, Gymnema, Uranium Nitrate, Acid Phos are used specifically for Diabetes control.

Change can be brought about through packs and dietary changes. Packs focusing on diverting the circulation towards the digestive system like GH pack which could be done at a centre or a simple abdominal pack like a wet cloth wound around the abdomen with a flannel covering it and leaving it on for 20 minutes will help. A cold hip bath taken for 15 minutes every day can also lower the blood sugar level. Take a glass of buttermilk with 25 ml of bittergourd juice added to it or 2 tsps of fenugreek powder added to it. Also reduce on fruits such as bananas, mangoes, jackfruit, dates, custard apples etc.

Ayurveda – A wide range of herbal medicines are available to control diabetes and to prevent any chances of bad effects of diabetes on our vital organs like kidneys, heart, eyes, brain etc. These herbal medicines are without any side effects. Please find below the naturopathic and Ayurvedic responses

Naturopathic – Need more investigations and have to stay at a centre and undergo treatments,

Ayurveda – For both (a) & (b) cases There are very effective and safe herbal treatments to stop the progress of the disease condition and slowly to bring back to normal state. After a detailed evaluation it is possible to give all details about the treatment methods and duration of treatment programme

b) Naturopathy – Yoga asanas and pranayamas will help to bring about a change in the nerve centres.

c) Naturopathy – Change can be brought about through packs and dietary changes. Packs focusing on diverting the circulation towards the digestive system like GH pack which could be done at a centre or a simple abdominal pack like a wet cloth wound around the abdomen with a flannel covering it and leaving it on for 20 minutes will help. A cold hip bath taken for 15 minutes every day can also lower the blood sugar level. Take a glass of buttermilk with 25 ml of bittergourd juice added to it or 2 tsps of fenugreek powder added to it. Also reduce on fruits such as bananas, mangoes, jackfruit, dates, custard apples etc.

Ayurveda – A wide range of herbal medicines are available to control diabetes and to prevent any chances of bad effects of diabetes on our vital organs like kidneys, heart, eyes, brain etc. These herbal medicines are without any side effects.

Question 4. Dr. Mathai,   I suffer from frequent migraines. Tests have shown nothing significant. Please advise alternate treatment.  - Sheela Thorat

Homeopathy aims to cure the disease and not just palliate the symptoms like pain. It is a science which is based on law of individuals which means various people suffering from same disease present themselves with different individual symptoms and need different medicines. Similarly in cases of headache the patients present with varying symptoms like different triggering factors, varying severity and character of pain , presence or absence of one or another symptom like nausea, vomiting, photophobia etc distinguish one patient from another. Further the temperament, general symptoms and emotional causes differentiate one patient from another and help to find a correct Homeopathic medicine. Acute medicines like Belladonna if the headache is sudden with throbbing pain, Gelsemium if eye symptoms are more pronounced during headache, Iris versicolor especially in right sided headache with nausea and due to mental strain, Bryonia indicated if headache during cold, Kali Bich if headache associated with stomach complaints. They can be taken 3 pills 2 houlry or 4 hourly depending on severity. If symptoms do not subside, contact a professional Homoeopath for constitutional treatment.

Question 5. I am a diabetic for 19 years and with one kidney my creatinine is between 1.6 to 1.9 and urea is 56. I am taking insulin 4 times and it is not of any help. My request is the creatinine and urea can be reversed.  - Sandeep Naik

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where in human body does not produce or properly uses insulin, a hormone that is required to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by constant high levels of blood glucose (sugar). Human body has to maintain the blood glucose level at a very narrow range, which is done with insulin and glucagon. The function of glucagon is causing the liver to release glucose from its cells into the blood, for the production of energy. There are three main types of diabetes - Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes.

The levels of Urea and Creatinine can be maintained and the best way to control your Diabetes is to become more active in managing the disease. Talk with your doctor about an exercise and diet plan. There are some natural remedies like fenugreek seeds, onion and garlic, neem and bitter melon or bitter gourd extracts which are useful in controlling blood sugar levels. Drinking plenty of water is essential to wash away the toxins from the body. Homeopathic remedies are prescribed by symptoms rather than conditions, as each case of a particular illness can manifest differently in different people. Homoeopathy has a vital role to play in the cure and management of Diabetic patients. Each of the diabetic patients presents this disease in a unique way of its own. Constitutional remedies help the body to be stimulated and initiate the abilities to heal itself and does this according to the Homeopathic principles. Specific remedies thought of are Acid Phos 30, Uranium Nitricum 30 which can be had 4 pills in the morning. Syzygium Q, Cephalandra Q can be taken about 20 drops in ½ glass of water 2 times a day.

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