Q. I suffer from frequent headaches. I also suffer from excessive sweating on my scalp and face, which leaves my pillow soaked. I feel awkward because of my excess sweating. Please help. Dr. Batra: You should undergo medical tests to rule out certain causes such as a thyroid disorder for your sweating distress. Your headache […]
Q.: My sister gave birth to a healthy baby a few weeks ago but she’s now showing signs of depression and even tends to avoid her child. We want to avoid psychiatric medications. Can homeopathy help? Dr. Batra: Your sister seems to be suffering from puerperal depression which usually occurs during the first few weeks […]
Procedures For Soft Tissues/Gums (Cont’d): Surgical Procedures: Most film actors choose to undergo procedures to enhance their features – be it jaw narrowing/reshaping, obtaining high cheekbones, increasing the size of a small lower jaw, reducing an over-sized upper/lower jaw, to the simplest of all – Botox! Among the Parsi community a deficient or underdeveloped lower […]
Your skin is the mirror of your inner health. Different types of skin problems depict various underlying ailments which, if not treated on time could lead to serious health problems. For example, itchy and non-healing skin may indicate diabetes; dry itchy skin might indicate thyroid problems and sweaty skin may be a sign of fungal […]
Amongst the various factors responsible for Musculo-Skeleton Disorders (MSDs), the most common cause in our daily work life is ‘Repetitive Movements’. Repetitive movements are usually those actions that are repeated every few seconds for extended periods of time. They are often a concern when combined with awkward positions, high forces (speed) or significant amounts of […]
We love food! Non-vegetarian food dominates Parsi/Irani households, and our normal diet of bakery products and sweets invites several health ailments. Therefore, there’s a high prevalence of obesity and related disorders like diabetes in the community. However, wrong eating habits might not be the only cause of this disorder. Other major causes include: Family History – The […]
A beautiful, perfect, attractive smile is something everyone aspires to have since the time fairy-tales were woven into our lives! Ancient Egyptian mummies and Etruscan excavations have been found to have wires woven between teeth, and varied types of tooth jewels placed for the effect of increasing the individual’s attractiveness. There are various aspects of […]
Acne, also known as pimples, occurs when oil and dead skin cells accumulate on hair follicles. They mostly appear on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Various forms of pimples exist based on the severity of the condition. Acne affects virtually everyone at some point in their lives. It’s most frequent amongst teenagers, affecting […]
Homeopathy is an evidence-based, empirical medicine that works by strengthening and stimulating the body’s own curative powers to heal any distress within the body. In this article, Dr. Batra, known worldwide for his expertise and contribution to the field of homeopathy, discusses 5 facts about homeopathy that reveal some of the most salient features of […]
Continuing our exclusive four-part series on correcting body postures for pain-free health benefits, Parsi Times presents the second part with Physiotherapist Dr. Zahra Hussain, specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy, and a certified therapist in Kinesiology Taping and Mulligan Therapy. Today we shall elaborate on one of the prime factors responsible for Musculo Skeleton Disorders […]
The problem of constipation is representative of a disturbing trend in the country, as about 14 per cent of India’s urban population suffers from chronic bowel movement. It affects almost 2 per cent of the population globally. It is more common amongst females. Let us know more about this common gastrointestinal problem, its causes and […]