Worldwide, obesity is on the rise India is the third most obese country in the world 9.8 million obese men and 20 million obese women. Considering the health risks of obesity and the number of people suffering from it, obesity can be safely assumed to be epidemic. So what exactly is obesity? Is it just […]
Meher, a fourteen year old (name changed for confidentiality purposes) had been wanting a bicycle for her birthday. However, knowing that her parents could not afford one, she never asked. So imagine her delight when her neighbour gifted her one on that day. Meher was overjoyed and kept asking her neighbour how she could possibly […]
. Q.: I’m a 41-year-old teacher. I tend to burp excessively. Can this be treated with homeopathy? Dr. Batra: Burping could be due to several reasons, the commonest being swallowing of air while eating or drinking hurriedly or by the intake of carbonated drinks. It may also be caused by anti-diabetic drugs and other medical […]
Our emotions often determine our health. It is said that all health issues are first reflected in our aura. If we’re able to deal with these, we’re able to handle the issue in that auric layer itself. We can then avoid most health challenges. But this is easier said than done. Invariably all of us […]
Q.: I’m suffering from sciatica with numbness in the legs since the two years. Can homeopathy help? Dr. Batra: Sciatica is usually a symptom of a prolapsed inter-vertebral disc. Follow certain simple preventive measures: ensure a good sitting posture, especially at work; use a chair with the right height and support for the work you […]
How would you feel if every time you went to a restaurant, you’d need to check with the table attendant each and every ingredient that goes into the making of every dish you wish to order? Wouldn’t it be annoying? Or just imagine the trauma of a child who cannot eat his favourite food because […]
One out of six children (roughly 10 crore) in developing countries is underweight. Most parents’ concern makes them wonder if something is wrong with their child’s growth. While some children grow slower because of genetics, others have a growth disorder – usually symbolised by inadequate gain in height or weight. Growth Chart For Mapping Your […]
Though all children are prone to illnesses, some are more prone to infections than others. The answer lies in the immune system of your child. Immune system is our body’s defense against organisms and substances that invade our internal systems and cause disease. Some children have good immunity and therefore are less prone to infections, […]
India is slated to become the Osteoarthritis Capital of the world with over 60 million ailing people by 2025 – currently osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in India, affecting over 15 million adults every year. More prevalent in women post 55, osteoarthritis is most commonly detected in the knees, in addition to […]
Rheumatic conditions, a predominant ailment most older Parsis suffer from, can cause deformities so severe that those who suffer from it cannot even bathe or dress themselves. Even a simple task such as walking becomes painful or impossible. Arthritis affects 15%, ie. 18 crore people in India. Homeopathy treats arthritis without side-effects, offering symptomatic relief […]
Q.: I’ve been stammering since childhood, but I stammer only when tense. Else I speak normally. My stammering is destroying my life. Please help. Dr. Batra: Stammering is a speech disorder; it affects fluency of speech with hesitation, repetition of words and involuntary pauses. It is considered to be psychosomatic [where the mind affects the […]