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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are over 30 crore asthmatics in the world – over 2.5 lakh people die of asthma yearly. Don’t let the wheeze of asthma strangle your zest for life. Asthma is a chronic disorder in which the airways or bronchial tubes that allow air to come in and out of the lungs, get inflamed. This […]
Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which there is an irritation and inflammation of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. It is neither a serious problem, nor is it a contagious. However, the red, swollen and itchy skin can cause emotional and psychosocial stress in affected individuals. Eczema is […]
No one is exempt from depression, the ‘common cold’ of psychiatric illness. We all go through it sometime, or the other — each in our own way. Besides, we all react to life’s innumerable problems differently. Depression affects more than 200 million people worldwide. In the worst scenario, it can lead to suicide. Over the […]
Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin disorder typically characterized by red, itchy and scaly patches on the skin. It is a relapsing skin disease in which skin cells rapidly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin and mount up on the surface before they mature resulting into thick patches on the skin. Psoriasis […]