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You may not have acne scars or deep frown lines on the face, but your uneven skin tone is a hindrance to flaunt your flawless skin. 

Experimented to remove a tattoo at your home in different ways which don't work? 

Based upon the skin type one has to undergo with the help of laser.

Treatment of Hangovers

Homeopathic Treatment of Hangovers
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hangovers
Psychotherapy Treatment of Hangovers
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hangovers
Surgical Treatment of Hangovers
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hangovers
Other Treatment of Hangovers
What is Hangovers
Symptoms of Hangovers
Causes of Hangovers
Risk factors of Hangovers
Complications of Hangovers
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Hangovers
Precautions & Prevention of Hangovers
Treatment of Hangovers 

Homeopathic Treatment of Hangovers

Homeopathy quickly relieves the sick feeling of hangover. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of hangover are: 

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Hangovers

Acupuncture relieves by improving the physiological function of the organs and organ system. It reduces both physical and psychological after effects of alcohol.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Hangovers

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hangovers

In the allopathic Treatment of Hangovers, a small dose of an over-the-counter pain reliever may ease your headache.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hangovers

Eat a carbohydrate-rich meal before consuming alcohol
Before you drink alcohol, drink as much water as you can
Lunch should include potatoes, rice, pasta and bread.
Before drinking, take vitamin B and C supplements

What is Hangovers?

A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. There is no set amount of alcohol that will cause a hangover, since each individual reacts to alcohol differently, but generally, the more you had to drink, the more severe the hangover symptoms.

Symptoms of Hangovers

Thirst
Feels sick
Headaches and muscle aches
Nausea and vomiting
Poor sleep
Increased sensitivity to light and sound
Dizziness
Rapid heartbeat
Red, bloodshot eyes
Shakiness
Decreased ability to concentrate
Mood disturbances, such as depression, anxiety and irritability

Causes of Hangovers

Drinking too much alcohol

Risk factors of Hangovers

Drinking on an empty stomach
Family history of alcoholism
Drinking darker colored alcoholic beverages
Using other drugs, such as nicotine, along with alcohol

Complications of Hangovers

poor Concentration
memory problems
Falling asleep on the job
Trouble completing your tasks
Dexterity

 Precautions & Prevention of Hangovers

Eat something before drinking alcohol
Sip water between drinks
Limit yourself to just one drink each hour.

Homeopathic medicines can provide remedies for women who have suffered hair loss post childbirth. True or false? Take this quiz to find out.

Q1. Homeopathic drugs are helpful in reducing hair loss.

• True
• False

Answer - True

Homeopathic medicines such as Silicea is a popularly prescribed hair loss medicine, mainly derived from sandstones and human cells. It is excellent for strengthening hair, eliminating dryness and providing  overall nourishment to hair. It also works as an enhancer, helping in hair growth.

Q2. Which of the following are the causes for hair loss?

1. Seborrhea
2. Thyroid (Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism)
3. Insomnia
4. Both 1 and 2

Answer - Both 1 and 2

There are a number of skin disorders that affects the scalp and serves as a causative factor for hair loss. The most common are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and an increased sebum discharge from the sebaceous gland, leading to loosening of hair follicles, thus aiding hair loss. This condition is commonly known as seborrhea.

Q3.  Phosphorus and Floricum acid are the most widely used homeopathic remedies for hair loss.

• True
• False

Answer - True

Fluoric acid, found in the homeopathic medicine Floricum, is a brilliant remedy for hair loss, particularly for patches leading to partial baldness. Phosphorous is an excellent option for prevention as well, especially when the loss of hair occurs in large patches or strands.

Q4. Which of the following fatty acids are essential in maintaining good hair health?

1. Omega-3
2. Omega-6
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Answer - Omega-3

Inflammation, one of the major causes for hair loss, occurs when your body does not receive the requisite nutrients or is under excessive stress. Omega-3 fatty acids, in this regard, works brilliantly in reducing inflammation. They not only prevent hair loss but also helps in hair growth. Fish oil or flaxseeds work great in this regard. The dosage can be 2 capsules a day or 1 tablespoon.

Q5. Homeopathic medicines can provide remedies for women who have suffered hair loss post childbirth.

• True
• False

Answer - True

A number of homeopathic medicines such as Pulsatilla and Natrum muriaticum are excellent for women post childbirth who are also suffering from iron deficiencies (one of the chief causes for hair loss) or severe headaches. It helps not only by preventing loss of hair but also helps in regrowth of the same.

Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia

Homeopathic Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
Psychotherapy Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
Surgical Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
Other Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia
What is Hairy cell leukemia
Symptoms of Hairy cell leukemia
Causes of Hairy cell leukemia
Risk factors of Hairy cell leukemia
Complications of Hairy cell leukemia
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Hairy cell leukemia
Precautions & Prevention of Hairy cell leukemia
Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia

 Homeopathic Treatment of Hairy Cell Leukemia

Homeopathy improves cell metabolism and helps in improvement of overall health. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment support of hairy cell leukemia are:

Aran
Carb S
Hecla
Nat A
Nat S

 Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia

Acupuncture is the use of needles on the body to stimulate or direct the meridians (channels) of energy flow in the body. It is an effective treatment for nausea, a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia

In the allopathic treatment of hairy cell leukemia, chemotherapy drugs are used such as Cladribine (Leustatin) and Pentostatin (Nipent).

Surgical Treatment of Hairy cell leukemia

If your spleen ruptures or if it’s enlarged and causing pain, then surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy) might be an option. Removing your spleen usually restore normal blood counts.

What is Hairy cell leukemia?

Hairy cell leukemia is a rare, slow-growing cancer of the blood in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). In hairy cell leukemia, too many blood stem cells develop into lymphocytes. These lymphocytes are abnormal and do not become healthy white blood cells.

Symptoms of Hairy cell leukemia

A feeling of fullness in your abdomen
Fatigue
Swollen lymph glands
Easy bruising
Recurring infections
Excessive sweating
Weakness
Weight loss

Causes of Hairy cell leukemia

It is not clear what causes the DNA mutations that lead to hairy cell leukemia.

Risk factors of Hairy cell leukemia

Exposure to radiation
Exposure to chemicals
Exposure to sawdust

 Complications of Hairy cell leukemia

Infections
Anemia
Bleeding

 Diagnosis of Hairy cell leukemia

Diagnosis of Hairy cell leukemia involves the following tests and procedures:

Physical exam
Blood tests
Bone marrow biopsy
Computerized tomography (CT) scan

Precautions & Prevention of Hairy cell leukemia

There is no known way to prevent hairy cell leukemia.

Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Homeopathic Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Psychotherapy Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Surgical Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Other Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
What is Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Symptoms of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Causes of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Risk factors of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Complications of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Precautions & Prevention of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes
Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes 

Homeopathic Treatment of Hammer Toes and Mallet Toes

Homeopathy is supportive. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of hammer toes and mallet toes are:

Calc
Graph
Lyco
Ruta
Caust 

Surgical Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Surgical treatment of hammer toes and mallet toes is recommended, if your toe has become tight and inflexible. Two types of surgeries are:

Making an incision in the toe and releasing the tendon
Your doctor may not only cut or realign tendons but also remove some pieces of bone to straighten your toe
Other Treatment of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Do exercises at home or at work to strengthen your toe muscles such as picking up marbles with your toes and stretching your toe muscles.

What is Hammer toes and Mallet Toes?

A hammertoe is a toe that’s curled due to a bend in the middle joint of a toe. Mallet toe is similar, but affects the upper joint of a toe. Both hammertoe and mallet toe are commonly caused by shoes that are too tight or shoes that have high heels.

Symptoms of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

A hammer-like or a mallet-like appearance
Pain in the toe
Corns and calluses resulting from the toe rubbing against the inside of your footwear
Difficulty in moving the toe

Causes of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Wearing improper footwear
Inherited
An injury in which you jam or break your toe
Arthritis or stroke 

Diagnosis of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Your doctor can diagnose hammertoe or mallet toe by physically examining your foot.

Precautions & Prevention of Hammer toes and Mallet Toes

Avoid high heels
Avoid vinyl and plastic shoes
Avoid shoes with pointed toes
Select comfortable shoes or strapped sandals

Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease

Homeopathic Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
Psychotherapy Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
Surgical Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
Other Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease
What is Hand foot and mouth disease
Symptoms of Hand foot and mouth disease
Causes of Hand foot and mouth disease
Risk factors of Hand foot and mouth disease
Complications of Hand foot and mouth disease
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Hand foot and mouth disease
Precautions & Prevention of Hand foot and mouth disease
Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease

 Homeopathic Treatment of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Homeopathy improves immunity. It relieves fever pain and other complaints. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease are:

Am C
Apis
Carb An
Rhus Tox
Spigelia

 Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease

In the allopathic Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease, topical oral anesthetic is prescribed may help relieve the pain of mouth sores. Over-the-counter pain medications other than aspirin, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help relieve general discomfort.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Hand foot and mouth disease

Eat ice cream or sherbet
Eat soft foods that don’t require much chewing
Drink cold beverages, such as milk or ice water
Avoid acidic foods, citrus fruits, fruit drinks and soda
Avoid salty or spicy foods

 What is Hand foot and mouth disease?

Hand foot and mouth disease is a viral infection common in young children. It is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus.

 Symptoms of Hand foot and mouth disease

Fever
Sore throat
Painful, red, blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums and inside of the cheeks
red rashes on the palms, soles and sometimes the buttocks
Irritability in infants and toddlers
Loss of appetite

Causes of Hand foot and mouth disease

The common cause of hand foot and mouth disease is infection with the coxsackievirus A16. It spreads by person-to-person contact with an infected person’s:

Nasal secretions or throat discharge
Saliva
Fluid from blisters
Stool
Respiratory droplets sprayed into the air after a cough or sneeze

Risk factors of Hand foot and mouth disease

Children younger than age 10

Complications of Hand foot and mouth disease

Dehydration
Viral meningitis
Encephalitis  

Diagnosis of Hand foot and mouth disease

Diagnosis of Hand foot and mouth disease is based on the signs and symptoms and the appearance of the rash or sores.

Precautions & Prevention of Hand foot and mouth disease

Wash your hands thoroughly, especially after using the toilet or changing a diaper, and before preparing food and eating.
Practice good hygiene to keep yourself clean
Disinfect common areas
Isolate contagious people

The ‘Sharad’ in Sharad Purnima signifies the ‘Sharad Ritu’ (season) of the year, a harvest festival. Sharad Ritu in Ayurveda is consistent with Pitta predominance. In Allopathy terms Pitta correlates to strong metabolism. Balancing Pitta requires cooling atmosphere and cooling foods.

The importance of Sharad purnima: the sharad season marks the boundary of summers and winters, So in the Sharad season, the days are warm ( Like Summer) and Nights are Colder( like winters) so the temperature difference between day and night is very large,resulting in the Higher Levels of Pitta prakriti , On the Night Of Sharad full-moon or Sharad Purnima, the Moon-light keeps the Pitta in balance ( Pitta-Shamak) ,thus the overall health of the person is Improved, traditionally in the Night of Sharad Purnima , between 9 p.m. -12:00 a.m. when there is great Effect of Moonlight, Rice Pudding ( Kheer or ksheeram or Payasam) is kept in the moonlight so as to absorb all the Moonlight and then consumed in small amounts in the mid-night and also on the next day. 
This marks the overall Improvement of the person's health physically,mentally and Spiritually. thus the person doesn't suffer from any problem arising due to Tri-dosha as the Doshas are purified by the Elixir of the Moonlight . But this happens only Once a Year, so its best to try this natural Moonlight therapy so that you keep on with Your Mind ,body and The Soul.

Decline in muscle strength and flexibility, slower balance reflexes and some vision problems are some of the prevalent causes of falling down amongst elders.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a blend of stomach discomfort or pain and issues with bowel routines: either constipation or diarrhea; or having a different kind of stool (slender, hard, or delicate and fluid). A healthy routine diet by and large comprises of eating a wide number of nutritious, low-fat nourishments with some restraint. Be that as it may, you may see an increase in your symptoms after you eat certain kinds of food when you have an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Since side effects can fluctuate between patients, there is not just one list of off-limit foods, but with that said, there are a plenty of foods that are good for your health and do not irritate your bowel habits. By staying away from the most basic irritants of IBS, you may see more consistency and also less cramps and bloating. Some of the foods that you can consume during IBS are as follows:

1. Fiber adds bulk to your digestive system. It is broadly accessible in grains, vegetables and natural products. Eating a lot of insoluble fiber as grains can increase your trips to the bathroom. Concentrate on soluble fiber. This includes vegetables and natural products.
2. While the insoluble fiber content in whole grains might be an irritant in IBS indications, certain grains cause different issues. Items containing rye, wheat, and grain contain gluten. This is a sort of protein that can harm your digestion tracts and increase symptoms of IBS. While a hypersensitivity to gluten is known as celiac infection, in any case half the patients in IBS are gluten-intolerant. Fortunately, more gluten-free items are available in the market these days. In case you cannot manage without pizza, pasta, cakes, you can simply substitute them with gluten-free products of the same kind.
3. Consume plenty fruits and vegetables.
4. Take carbohydrates in required quantity like bread, rice, oats, pasta, potatoes, chapattis and plantain.
5.  If you happen to be lactose intolerant, include substitutes like soya, rice or oat, milk and yogurts that are rich in calcium.
6. Some meat, fish, eggs and alternatives like beans.
7. Take a limited amount of foods high in fats and sugars. Decrease intake of saturated fat that is found in butter, ghee, cheddar, meat, cakes and baked goods. Substitute these with unsaturated fats found in vegetable oils, for example, sunflower, rapeseed and olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds.
8. Drink a lot of liquid, no less than two liters every day, for example, water or natural teas.

Whenever you go out to eat, make sure you ask for gluten-free food. Sometimes, certain kinds of food might appeal to you but try not to get tempted too often by the menu and harm your health because of it. Stick to a healthy diet.