Dr. Bharti Macchar

Body hair are typically seen as a manly attribution. For this reason, both men and women are constantly trying to keep their body hair free. Common ways of removing body hair includes shaving, waxing and the use of Depilatories. However, none of these techniques can permanently remove hair and hence need to be repeated regularly. The only way to permanently remove body hair is through laser hair removal therapy.

Laser hair removal can be used to address and remove hair on almost any part of the body including the face, arms, legs and bikini line. This procedure involves focusing intense light on the hair follicle pigments known as melanin without affecting the surrounding skin. The melanin absorbs this light energy and converts it to heat energy which in turn stops the stem cells in the hair roots from regenerating. This weakens the hair follicles to the point of falling off.

Hair removal is considered permanent when the hair follicles do not grow back. After the first session, new hair growth is often lighter and less dense than before. On an average, complete hair removal may require 5 to 6 laser sessions. Since laser therapy can be used to address only those follicles that are in the growing stage, these sessions are usually spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. During this time the hair follicles that were in the resting phase can grow out. The number of sessions required also depends on the quality and number of hair follicles, individual’s hormone levels, and metabolism. In some cases where hair growth is very dense, maintenance treatment may be required once in six months or annually.

The procedure is relatively pain free. During the treatment, the patient may experience a faint prick or sensation of warmth. When treating sensitive areas, topical anesthesia may also be used. However, this is rarely needed. This form of laser therapy can take anywhere between 5 to 45 minutes for a single session depending on the amount of area being addressed.

Laser hair removal is considered a safe procedure and has minimal side effects. In some cases, it may cause a temporary change in the color of the skin of the treated area, but this usually resolves itself without medication. This can be prevented by using a good sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and avoiding exposure to sunlight. In rare cases, people with a dark complexion may develop blisters and experience swelling and redness of the skin. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a cosmetic physician.

Cystitis is a painful condition when due to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, an individual is unable to comfortably relieve himself/herself. Such conditions are often painful and cause irritation and frustration among the patients. But it should also be noted that cystitis is not an uncommon infection of the urinary tract and can be treated well. Furthermore, homeopathy tries to use the body’s own defence to cure diseases and infections; thus this is a very natural form of treatment, which is used to cure cystitis.

The common symptoms of this disease include the urge to frequently relieve oneself, an increase in the number of times one goes to urinate, painful urination and at times all these are accompanied with vomiting and nausea.

Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic remedies for cystitis are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc. A miasmatic tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) is also often taken into account for the treatment of chronic conditions. The symptoms listed against each medicine may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications are also taken into account for selecting the homeopathic remedies for cystitis.

1. Cantharis: When the main cause of your cystitis is an inflamed bladder, Cantharis is the best remedy. Such inflammations are often accompanied with burning sensations in the urinary tract apart from a frequent urge to relieve oneself. Cantharis seems to do wonders when it comes to treating any kind of inflammation or infection. As for the burning sensation, it provides immediate relief to this. It might take some time before the cystitis is completely cured with Cantharis, but at least the patient gets some relief, gradually leading to its complete cure. The urinary tract is a very sensitive area of the human body. Any infection or inflammation in the area should be dealt with carefully. Thus, an experienced homeopathic practitioner is the right person to come to your aid. Also, it needs to be seen first whether homeopathy suits you in general or not.

2. Apis Mellifica: Apis has more than one use when it comes to treating cystitis. First, it is seen that Apis helps in reducing pain and burning effect while urinating in this condition, which might give rise to corroded skin. Second, it is used to treat individuals of all ages. It can be administered in the right dosage to an infant who has problems in passing urine. It can also be given to young boys who have developed cystitis due to kidney infections. Moreover, it can be used to cure cystitis in any individual who is suffering from chronic inflammation of the bladder.

Thus, Cantharis and Apis are the two most effective homeopathic remedies to cure cystitis occurring in an individual. It is always recommended to consult a specialized homeopath before taking any medication.

आजकल की व्यस्त जीवनशैली और दिनचर्या के चलते शरीर का मोटापा बढ़ते जा रहा है| इसके पीछे कई कारण है जैसे शारारिक परिश्रम का अभाव, अनियमित खान पान आदि| इस कारणवश लोगो को कई बीमारिया हो रही है, जैसे की खाने का ठीक से नहीं पचना, कब्ज, पेट में गैस होना आदि| यह समस्या शहर के लोगो में ज्यादा देखी जा रही है, वैसे तो गाँव में भी लोग कब्ज, और गैस जैसी समस्याओ से पीड़ित है, लेकिन शहर में इसकी तादात ज्यादा है|
पवनमुक्तासन से इन समस्याओ से निजाद पायी जा सकती है| पवनमुक्तासन योग क्रिया के द्वारा शरीर से दूषित वायु को मुक्त किया जाता है। इसका अभ्यास करने से पेट और कमर की चर्बी कम होती है| इस आसान को करने से महिला और पुरुष दोनों ही पेट के रोगों से निज़ात पा सकते हैं|
आप शायद नहीं जानते होंगे लेकिन स्त्रियों के लिए गर्भाशय सम्बन्धी रोगो में भी पवनमुक्तासन काफी लाभदायक होता है। इस आसन को करने से मेरूदंड और कमर के निचले हिस्से में मौजूद तनाव दूर होता है। तो आइये जानते है, pawanmuktasana in hindi, इसे करने की विधि और इससे मिलने वाले लाभ:
पवनमुक्तासन कैसे करें और इसे करने के लाभ
पवनमुक्तासन करने के लिए भूमि पर चटाई बिछा कर पीठ के बल लेट जायें।
अब अपने दोनों पैरों को मिलाकर रखें तथा अपने हाथों को शरीर के साथ सटाकर रखें एवं हथेलियों का रुख ज़मीन की ओर रखें|
सर्व प्रथम अपने दाएँ पैर को घुटनों से मोड़ें और दायीं जाँघ को छाती की तरफ लेकर आएँ| दोनों हाथों की अंगुलियों को आपस में मिलाते हुए घुटने से थोड़ा नीचे से पकड़ लें|
अब गहरी श्वास भरें और श्वास को छोड़ते हुए पैर को छाती की ओर लेकर आएँ, थोड़ा दबाव देकर रखें|
श्वास को बाहर रोककर रखें और सिर को ज़मीन से उठाते हुए अपने माथे को दाएँ घुटने से छूने की कोशीस करे|
अपने बाएँ पैर को सीधा एवं तानकर रखें| दोनों पैरों की अंगुलियों को भी बाहर की ओर खींचकर रखें|
इस स्तिथि में लगभग चार- पाँच सेकंड तक रहे| तत्पश्चात साँस लेते हुए सिर को धीरे-धीरे ज़मीन पर लेकर आएँ और साँस बाहर करते हुए हाथों और पैरों को सीधा कर लें और पहले की दशा में वापस आ जाएँ|
पवनमुक्तासन में बरती जाने वाली सावधानियाँ