How Hair Works – Summary
( Diagramatic Representation )

Hair grows in stages, with a certain percentage of hair either growing or resting at any one time. The hair follicles — the little bags under the skin where hair Read the rest of this entry »

Hypothyroidism and its Homoeopathic Management

By Dr Anmol Arora ( Sr Homoeopathic Specialist )

What is hypothyroidism?

The thyroid gland’s production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) is triggered by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is made by the pituitary gland.

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body’s needs. Women are much more likely than men to develop hypothyroidism. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr Anmol Arora ( Sr Homoeopathic Specialist )

NASAL POLYP

Introduction

Nasal polyps are pearly white, painless, prolapsed, pedunculated parts of the nasal mucosa. Depending on the sinus of origin, they can be ethmoidal or antral. Ethmoidal polyps are chiefly allergic in origin. Nasal polyposis present with nasal obstruction, discharge, headache, sneezing and occasional epistaxis if severely infected.

Nasal polyp ; Defination

Broadly defined, nasal polyps are abnormal lesions that originate from any portion of the nasal mucosa or paranasal sinuses. Polyps are an end result of varying disease processes in the nasal cavities. The most commonly discussed polyps are benign semitransparent nasal lesions  that arise from the mucosa of the nasal cavity or from one or more of the paranasal sinuses, often at the outflow tract of the sinuses. Read the rest of this entry »

migrane

It is a condition which is characterized by severe headache usually in one or both sides of the head. Migraine which occurs in episodes is usually accompanied by nausea, hypersensitivity to light and noise.

The word Migraine is French in origin comes from Greek word hemicrania which means one half of the head. Women are affected three times more often than men. This has been related to the hormonal changes occurring in females during their lifetime.

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Introduction
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem for many people after middle age. OA is sometimes referred to as degenerative, or wear and tear, arthritis. OA commonly affects the knee joint. In the past, people were led to believe that nothing could be done for their problem. Now doctors have many ways to treat knee OA so patients have less pain, better movement, and enhanced quality of life.
This guide will help you understand
•    how OA develops
•    how OA of the knee causes problems
•    how doctors treat the condition

knee

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