A Case Of PCOS

Words: Dr Naveen Kumar BOGGARAPU GB, a thirty-five-year-old accounts manager, presented with conspicuous hair growth on her face and hands. Her periods, she reported, were irregular, or lop-sided. She had been diagnosed of ovarian cysts, or polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], following investigations etc., by her gynaecologist. PCOS, a hormonal disorder, is usually triggered by the

Ayurveda: Family Medicine

Words: Dr Ambika P NAYAK Ayurveda emerged during Vedic times — for the well-being of our human race. The origin of Ayurveda, as literature testifies, started when illnesses emerged on earth. When this happened and triggered a cascading effect, our ancient great sages submitted themselves to Lord Brahma for help — to alleviate ill-health. Lord

How Homeopathy Works

Words: Dr Lionel MILGROM Homeopathy works by assisting the body’s own powers of self-healing, rather than brushing them aside, or overriding them, as conventional medical treatments often do. Though not necessarily implying therapeutic superiority [timely conventional medical intervention is often vital in accident and emergency situations], homeopathy has often proved invaluable in the treatment of

Supplement Smartly

Words: Dr Richard FIRSHEIN  Natural supplements are being increasingly used to combat stress, anxiety and depression. They are useful all right, but they need to be taken with prudence and preferably under medical guidance.  St John’s Wort, or Hypericum perforatum, was among the first natural, herbal supplements to break into the mainstream market. It remains

Mindfulness: How Kids Benefit

Words: Dr Hilary A MARUSAK Many of us are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new — there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years — many are turning to these techniques to improve overall well-being. Mindfulness is a technique that involves paying

Sweet Pills For Swine Flu

Words: Dr Deborah OLENEV We have all witnessed the scare, also excitement, over the swine flu epidemic. I want to say a few things about it from the homeopathic perspective. There was a fear that the swine flu epidemic could turn into a pandemic, or worldwide epidemic, of the proportions that the world experienced in the Spanish

‘I Love Being Upbeat Always’

Anushka KULKARNI responds to ThinkWellness360 questionnaire: Your view on beauty? Beauty, I believe, is simply styling with comfort and carrying yourself beautifully and also being relaxed with whatever attire you’re sporting. The triad reflects just about everything — your personality, attitude, and also belief in yourself. Well, you may be wearing clothes designed by the

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