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HOMEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

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Premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual tension (PMT- as it has been commonly called) is characterized by a variety of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms occurring in the second half of menstrual cycle. Typically, the symptoms start after a few days of ovulation, reach a peak about 4-5 days before menstruation and disappear usually around menstruation. The period between menstruation and next ovulation is normal. Causes Exactly what causes premenstrual syndrome is unknown, but several factors may contribute to the condition. ·          Cyclic changes in hormones.  Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome change with hormonal fluctuations and disappear with pregnancy and menopause. ·          Chemical changes in the brain. Fluctuations of serotonin, a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that is thought to play a crucial role in mood states, could trigger PMS symptoms. Insufficient amounts of...

HOMEOPATHY FOR SMNILOQUY OR NIGHT WALKING

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Smniloquy , also known s sleep-talking , is a sleep disorder characterized by unconscious or unintentional talk while asleep. Smniloquy isa type of parasomnia, which is usually uncontrollable such as teeth grinding or sleep-walking. The patient talks during stages 3 and 4 of sleep, but does not remember anything about it in the morning on awakening.   Somniloquy usually occurs during Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) or Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. It occurs equally in males and females, and in some cases, it may be hereditary. Somniloquy usually occurs in the dominant language of the individual. Causes The cause behind sleep talking is not clear. It may be due to: ·          Genetics: Children who sleep talk are likely to have parents who did the same or still do the same. ·          Psychological factors: Sleep talking is predominantly seen in individuals with mental health issues or conditio...

HOMEOPATHY FOR SOMNAMBULISM OR SLEEPWALKING

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Somnambulism or sleepwalking is a behavior in which the child gets up during the night and walks or does other activities. The child usually does not remember getting up or being engaged in the activities. The patient carries out automatic motor activities that range from simple to complex. He may leave the bed, walk about or leave the house. Arousal is difficult and accidents may occur during sleepwalking. Sleepwalking tends to occur during the first part of the night, usually within an hour or two of falling asleep. Causes Causes of somnambulism include: ·          Hereditary (the condition may run in families). ·          Lack of sleep or extreme fatigue. ·          Interrupted sleep or unproductive sleep, from disorders like sleep apnea. ·          Illness or fever. ·        ...

SENEGA: A REMEDY FOR BRONCHITIS

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SENEGA BOTANICAL NAME: Polygala senega Linn. FAMILY: Polygalaceae COMMON NAMES: English: Senega snake root.    DESCRIPTION:   Stems several from a thick root, erect, angled, and simple. Leaves lanceolate to lance-elliptic or ovate-lanceolate, scabrous on the margin. Racemes spike-like. Fruit a capsule. DISTRIBUTION:   United States PART USED: Root. HOMOEOPATHIC USES BRONCHTIS: Cough. Cough often ends in a sneez. Bursting pain in back on coughing. Rattling in chest. Albuminous or blood –streaked sputum. Bronchial catarrh with sore chest walls, much mucus, sensation of oppression and weight of chest. Bronchitis of old people.   Difficult raising of tough, profuse, mucus in the aged. POTENCY:   Mother tincture to 30 potency.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR ALBUMINURIA

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Albuminuria or Proteinuria is a condition of having too much protein in the urine which results from damage within the kidneys. Albuminuria in diabetes will usually be the result of either long term hyperglycemia or hypertension. When the kidneys are working correctly they filter waste products out of the blood but keep in important elements including albumin. Albumin is a protein which helps to prevent water from leaking out of the blood into other tissues. Causes Conditions that can cause a temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine, but do not necessarily indicate kidney damage, include: ·          Dehydration ·          Emotional stress ·          Exposure to extreme cold ·          Fever ·          Strenuous exercise Diseases and conditions that can cause pers...