Role Of Homeopathic medicines in treating Zika Virus Zika virus is transmitted to people through bite of an infected mosquito belonging to Aedes species. These mosquitoes are day biters and are the same ones involved in spreading the dengue and chikungunya fever. However the illness caused by Zika virus is much milder than that in dengue fever. The illness from Zika virus can last from few days to a week. Zika virus can also be transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact and also from infected mother to fetus. Severe complications and death are uncommon. Symptoms of Zika virus Infection Eighty percent of the infected with Zika virus do not develop any symptoms. Those having symptoms complain of fever, skin rash of maculopapular nature, joint pains, headache and conjunctivitis. In December 2015 an association was found between serious birth defect called as microcephaly (small heads) in babies born in a mother having Zika infection during pregnancy due to transplacental crossing of virus. Microcephaly leads to developmental issues in children. Ongoing Researches are also trying to find out if any relation exists  between this virus and Guillain –Barre syndrome where life threatening paralysis appears.  Homeopathic Medicines for Zika Virus Homeopathic medicines Eupatorium Perfoliatum, Belladonna, Rhus Tox can be safely used in Zika virus infection treatment. These medicines come the closest in treating the symptoms of Zika virus infection. In an epidemics when a huge number of person are attacked by acute and similar sufferings from similar cause, Homeopathy can …

Writer’s Cramp refers to an involuntary muscle contraction in the fingers or hand while writing leading to uncontrollable movements. Since there is no muscle coordination, it becomes difficult to hold a pen. The main symptom is tight gripping of the pen along with flexion (inward movement towards the body) of the wrist. In Writer’s Cramp, the brain sends false signals to the muscles leading to increased muscle contractions and abnormal hand posture while writing. At times, there is a pain in the hands or shaking of the hand. The main reason is the overuse of hands. Homeopathy offers highly effective treatment for cases of Writer’s Cramp. The homeopathic remedies for this disease cramp are made of natural substances hence are totally safe to use. These medicines work on the root cause to help in relaxation of the muscles of the hand. Signs of improvement appear within the first few months of homeopathic treatment. In conventional mode of treatment, anticholinergic drugs and botox injections are usually recommended for Writer’s Cramp. These medicines offer temporary relief and can result in several side effects as well. While homeopathic medicines have zero side effects and Writer’s Cramp can be rooted out completely with the continuous intake of these remedies in most cases having mild to moderate intensity. Homeopathy relies on the characteristic signs and symptoms present in each case of Writer’s Cramp. The same medicine cannot be prescribed in every case and the most suitable medicine has to be decided from amongst the various medicines recorded in homeopathic …

The wrist is a joint connecting the hands and the forearm. The bones that make the wrist joint are eight carpal bones (present in the wrist), the distal end of ulna and radius (bones of the forearm), and proximal ends of five metacarpal bones (bones located in the hand and extending between the wrist and the fingers). The carpal bones are scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate. These bones of the wrist are connected with each other, with the bones of the hand and forearm by ligament bands. Muscles get attached to bones via tendons. The wrist also has a carpal tunnel—a passage on the palmar side of the wrist through which several tendons and median nerves pass. Damage to any of the structures forming the wrist joint can lead to wrist pain. Along with pain, swelling, tenderness and stiffness in the wrist may also be present. Numbness, tingling in the hands and fingers are other accompanying symptoms. Wrist pain can be wonderfully treated with homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines for wrist pain are natural remedies that treat the problem at the roots. These medicines, along with treating wrist pain, also manage well-attending complaints like stiffness, swelling, tenderness, redness of wrist, wherever present. In mainstream medicine, usually pain killers, steroid injections are given to relieve pain but these offer temporary results. While homeopathy is a great alternative treatment mode that, after giving relief in acute symptoms, aims to eradicate the complaint from its origin by fixing the root …

Worm infestation is a very common disorder among children. The common worm infestations include pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), tapeworm and hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale). The main symptoms of worm infestation include anal itching, abdominal pain, excessive hunger, teeth grinding and irritability. Other complaints that may attend are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, vaginal itching, sleeplessness weight loss, weakness, anemia and cough. One may get worm infection by consuming contaminated water / food, maintaining improper hygiene (like not washing hands after toilet or before eating), consuming fruits / vegetables contaminated with faeces of human / animals, playing in contaminated soil, eating undercooked meat, sharing personal objects like towels / clothes of person infected with pinworms and walking barefoot on contaminated soil. Homeopathy is a safe and reliable mode of treatment for cases of worm infestations. Homeopathic medicines for worms help treat the problem naturally and are safe for use in children. These can effectively manage complaints of worms like abdominal pain, anal itching, excessive hunger, teeth grinding, irritability, diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting and weakness. Homeopathic medicines work naturally in cases of worms. They help to strengthen the infection fighting mechanism of the body to fight the infection and eradicate worms from the body. Homeopathic medicines for worms not only eradicate them, but also help improve the overall health condition of the individual. Homeopathy treats every case of worms as per law of individualisation means homeopathic medicines for worms are selected as per the characteristic symptoms in every individual case. Since no …

Is It a Behavioral Issue or an Appetite Problem ? I had seen plenty of poor eaters in my practice, but this one had left me with no doubts that he was the worst amongst all. . With a history of bird’s appetite, this time he was breaking all records. It was nearly three days since he had taken a morsel. It looked as if he had taken recourse to some kind of Satyagraha. Any attempt to feed him forcefully would end up in a vomit. The young parents were nearly on the verge of a breakdown, when on the fourth day he ended his fast.     When kids don’t eat, why is it that they don’t eat? What makes them a poor eater? The Eating disorders are complex disorders. It could be a simple behavioral disagreement to food or as some Research shows that its origins can have more than one reason – Biopsychosocial. A neurobiological brain disorder with a strong heritability component is also under investigation. Some individuals with eating disorders have an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain that control hunger, appetite, and digestion. The exact meaning and implications of these imbalances remains under investigation. Behavioral disagreement occurs if the child is force-fed or over -fed. When kids don’t eat, it can be very distressing for their parents, but is this disorder treatable? Yes, but first it is important to understand the relationship between the child?s total family environment and his eating disorder. The individuality of each child is an important …

Wheezing is a characteristic high-pitched sound produced in the respiratory airways while breathing. It can be heard in the chest using a stethoscope. The whistling sound is produced due to the narrowing or obstruction of some part of the respiratory tree, mostly while breathing out air, what we call the expiration process. It may, however, be present while breathing in as well. Wheezing is mostly accompanied by dry cough and rattling of mucus in the chest. Wheezing is not a disease, but a marked symptom of respiratory diseases such as asthma, acute bronchitis, COPD or others. It may result from swelling or mucus in the airways. Wheezing with great dyspnoea is commonly observed asthmatics. Homeopathic medicines for wheezing stimulate the disease-fighting mechanism of the body. As the healing system of the body is strengthened, the disease is completely eradicated. Advantage of Homeopathy Homeopathy is the alternative science of healing disease in the most gentle, safe and rapid manner. These medicines are natural and safe from toxic side-effects. They are curative in nature and do not suppress the disease process, which is why they are considered a better alternative option to conventional medicine. Suppressing symptoms makes the disease process even more stubborn and increases the chances of recurrence of the disease. Homeopathic Medicines for Wheezing Kali Carbonicum, Antimonium Tartaricum, and Spongia are the three most recommended medicines for wheezing. Kali Carbonicum is well indicated for wheezing with cough and stitching pains in the chest. Antimonium Tartaricum is one of the best …