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83 5Feel Great Every Day Eating Should Be Fun Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow

When The Bowels Don’t Move

CONSTIPATION

Wart A Way To Go!Vitiligo Treated

I was suffering from psoriasis for the past 35 years. I tried conventional treatment with no relief. I finally came to Dr Batra's Homeopathy and started treatment. I could notice a miracle happening — after a few months of treatment, I felt better than ever before. I thank Dr Arnab Mukerjee for his immense patience and skill in treating my condition effectively.

— Himmat Singh Shekawat, Jaipur

I was suffering from vitiligo [white patches] for the past two years. I was obviously upset and depressed. I came to Dr Batra's. I am now taking medicines under Dr Neelam Tiwari’s care. The patches have eased, with no relapse. I thank and appreciate Dr Tiwari for her sincere efforts and wonderful moral support.

— Archana Mehta, Noida

I first came to Dr Batra's for my warts, which disappeared astonishingly, after treatment. My migraine attacks, for which I could never find a “cure,” is also much better after two years of treatment, under Dr Rashmi’s care. I now feel stress-free, thanks to Dr Batra's Homeopathy. My special thanks to Dr Rashmi for her effective treatment.

— Geetu Reehi, Rajouri

Scale Respite Dual Relief

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LOOK WHO’S TALKING! FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS FROM OUR PATIENTS

Tress Returns

I was suffering from dysmenorrhoea [painful periods] and backache, for over two years. After having tried many allopathic medicines, which did not give me any relief, but only worsened my condition, I switched over to homeopathic treatment. My obvious choice was Dr Batra's. Dr Mamta Arora treated me, after evaluating my case. Today, the pain [during periods] is gone. Besides, there is no trace of my backache. Many thanks to Dr Arora for her excellent treatment.

— Thara R Joy, Gurgaon

I was suffering from severe hair loss. This was not getting “cured” by conventional treatment. I was fed up of taking medicines. I finally decided to visit Dr Batra's Clinic in Mangalore. Dr Sujatha who analysed my case, took personal care and guided me throughout my two years of successful treatment. I recommend Dr Batra's for all those people looking for holistic health solutions for their problems.

— V S Ravi Kumar, Mangalore

WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

his is one of my favourite stories. Long ago, a king had a huge rock placed near T

the central square. He began to secretly watch if anyone would take the trouble to remove the obstacle in the path.

People from all walks of life — including the king's advisors, merchants and courtiers — came and simply avoided the rock. They walked around it. They all blamed the king for the hindrance, but none ventured to remove the impediment. One day, a farmer came to sell vegetables and fruits. When he approached the boulder, he stopped his cart, got down, and tried to move the stone. After extraordinary efforts, he was able to relocate

This is an achievable prospect, although we the obstacle. When he walked back towards may not lose all the extra flab we want to, or to his cart, something caught his eye. It was a find all our dreams fulfilled, or win a lottery pouch, lying in the same place where the prize. It would be well worth the effort, if we boulder earlier was. can only tell ourselves that, “I’m here and I’m

When he opened the pouch, there were doing my best.”

many gold coins. Besides, there was a letter The reason is simple. Taking pride in what we from the king which exclaimed, in bold do is the only thing that matters, any which letters, that the gold coins were a reward for way you look at it... no matter what others whoever moved the boulder from the path. say. The farmer was a practical man; he knew

what many of us know, but don’t seize: that eve r y ob s t ac l e p r e s en t s u s w i th opportunities. It is up to us to leave, or grab them with both hands.

Success is not an illusion. Success is also not just a dream that makes us happy. Success is what we seize today, and turn it around, for our good and everyone’s good. Success is also what we find in everything we do — in life and career. Living with passion and feeling great every day is what we should all aim at.

Dr Mukesh BatraFounder & Chairman

DBPHCPL

Feel Great Every Day

ivas Gupta [19] presented with symptoms of ringworm of the nail and D

detachment of the nail from the nail bed — in all his fingers and toes. He first noticed the problem in October 2008. Soon, it began to spread its “tentacles.” He consulted a local physician, and took conventional medicines for over six months. There was no i m p r o v e m e n t . H e b e g a n t o f e e l uncomfortable and avoided social interaction, because of his apparent cosmetic glitch — especially finger nails. This was the time that he came to us for treatment.

When we began to take his case and speak to him, at length, we found that he was a gentle, organised type of person. It was apparent that he did not like to share his stresses with anybody. When under stress, he reported that he had the habit of biting his nails — an individual’s unique nature, temperament, obvious defence mechanism. His associated sensitivities, likes and dislikes, among other complaint was sinusitis. things. This was what that led us to prescribe We found him to be a responsible individual, Natrum Muriaticum, which matched his who trusted his friends, and was helpful. He dis t inct ive indiv idual i ty and a l so would often go out of the way to help sensibilities. He responded to homeopathic everyone — but, he also had a tendency to treatment favourably, and is now free of his postponing things for another day, for “nail-wracking” complaints.himself. When his stresses got the better of him, he wanted to be alone. He simply did not like anyone consoling him. Interestingly, he showed signs of being an impulsive “shopaholic” — he just loved shopping. He also loved salty food.

Homeopathy does not just treat symptoms on the surface, but it goes to the “root,” or cause, of the problem, including the

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CASE OF THE MONTH

Case handled by

Lucknow Clinic Dr Shomit Kumar Singh

DBPHCPL

Nail Good As New

Before Treatment

After Treatment

helped to pick up different fruits. This should

be part of a fun, special time that families can

spend together and get involved. Children,

when given the opportunity, love to help —

making it fun only adds to positive emotions

to the whole event.

When we give our children healthy choices,

they will certainly feel like they are in control

of their food choices. They will feel

empowered and good about making

decisions for themselves. It’s just fine to

enjoy a candy or cookies, now and then,

more so during vacations — but, one should

not get hooked to them.any people are eating sticky, fatty

What Makes A Quick Healthy Snacktreats today. This has become MApples with peanut, or almond contagious. Children, who often pick up buttertheir elders’ habits, seem to be the most

influenced. Brown bread with cottage cheese

Children want to be like us. They look up to Curd [yogurt]their parents for direction and guidance to Frozen grapes, or blueberriesknow what is “good” food and what is “bad”

Fruit smoothiesfood. There are too many children who are

Whole grain crackersfussy eaters; they need positive examples to

change. It’s no surprise that some youngsters Carrot sticksnowadays avoid attending dinner when they Dried fruitsknow they get healthy food. This should

Nuts and seedschange. They should be gently made to

Hard boiled eggsunderstand that lunch or dinner means

Sliced avocado on crackers.healthy food, not junk-food, or a quick bite

at the mall. Kids, after all, want to learn from

us — even if they don’t like the TV serial you

watch, and vice versa

It would be an excellent idea to have a fruit

salad time, at home, where children are

5 AUGUST 2010I

TABLE TALK

Eating Should Be Fun

6 AUGUST 2010I

onstipation is a common digestive disorder.C

It typically presents with having difficulty in bowel movement, or when your bowel movements are irregular. The stools, as a result, may be hard, or difficult to pass without straining. Or, you may feel like you need to have another bowel movement, even after you've had one.

It is also interesting to note that a large number of people mistakenly believe themselves to be suffering from constipation,

to men. The male-female ratio is 1:3. if they do not have a bowel movement, every Constipation is common during pregnancy day. The medical definition of the disorder is and after childbirth, too. having less than three bowel movements a

week. In addition to this, having hard stools, Symptomsor straining at stool, also constitutes Bloated feeling in the abdomenconstipation.

LethargyThe most common causes of constipation are

Unsatisfied feeling after passing stools; poor intake of fluids, ignoring the urge for or, a sense of incomplete evacuation stools when it comes, “purging” with Rectal fullness needing manual purgatives, and thyroid problems, among evacuation of stools in long-standing others. cases.Constipation affects two per cent of the

Diagnosis global population and people of all ages. It is, of course, more common among children This is largely done on the basis of symptoms and the elderly [above 65 years of age]. in a clinic consultation. Apart from this, Statistics suggests that nearly 40 per cent of certa in test s l ike bar ium enema, people in the age group 65-75 years colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and thyroid e x p e r i e n c e c h r o n i c [ l o n g - t e r m ] tests to find out the causes, if any, for constipation. Constipation also tends to be constipation may sometimes be required.more common among women as compared

CONSTIPATION AND HOMEOPATHY

When The Bowels Don’t Move

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Healing With Homeopathy

Homeopathy takes into consideration not only the individual's physical symptoms, but also psychological aspects, while prescribing medicines. Thus, the individual's habits, nature and behaviour are all taken into account. This helps to treat from the root rather than simply treat symptomatically.

Homeopathic remedies gently turnaround the functionality of the bowels to normal. This helps in the regularisation of bowel movements as well as formation of stools of normal consistency.

After starting homeopathic treatment, most people reduce their dependence on laxatives and purgatives successfully. However, the importance of a proper, balanced diet and regular exercise cannot be over-emphasised, when it comes to treating constipation, safely, gently, and also effectively.

For constipation with a feeling of dryness in the rectum — or, where the problem is often a result of stress, Bryonica Alba is a useful

remedy. Likewise, when there is pain after the bowels have moved, or when stools look like “little balls” attached together with mucous, Graphites is often useful. For constipation, with indigestion, gas and bloating, along with great craving for sweets, Lycopodium is most helpful.

Nux Vomica is another effective remedy. It suits impatient, tense, and ambitious individuals who love partying and gulping down their “good” fill of alcohol, or cigarettes, and leading a sedentary life.

CONSTIPATION AND HOMEOPATHY

Eat more fruits, vegetables and grains, high in fibre

Drink plenty of water and other fluids [juice; green tea]

Get adequate exercise

Take time to have a bowel movement when you need to

When simple measures don’t w o r k , s e e k p r o f e s s i o n a l homeopathic treatment.

Self-Help

That constipation is a classical outcome of wrong eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. The problem is most often under-diagnosed, since most of us prefer to try a lot of unwanted medications, rather than report for treatment. What's more, the belief that constipation leads to accumulation of toxins in the blood also results in a significant abuse of laxatives.

Did You Know?

8 AUGUST 2010I

HAIR AND HOMEOPATHY

Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow

9 AUGUST 2010I

HAIR AND HOMEOPATHY

10 AUGUST 2010I

HELLO DOCTOR

Blues Calmed

V Prabhu [36] was troubled by depression and phobia since 2004. He would often sit in total darkness, and talk to himself — not with others. He did not like to socialise. He detested his relatives that visited his home, no less. He used to ask them, without ado, “Why have you come to my house; when will you leave?" His depressive spells affected him greatly, so much so he was not able to stick to a job for more than a few weeks. He worked in 6-8 companies in as many months, but stopped going to work after a while. Being jobless began to affect his personal life. It caused great mental agony to his parents. After taking treatment at Dr Batra’s for a year, Prabhu is now fine. He is able to mix with his friends, and is also much better disposed towards his relatives. Much to his parents’ delight, he is also now working in one of the city’s top-most schools, as a computer professional. He tells us confidently, "I am perfectly all right, thanks to Dr Batra’s holistic treatment. I work 9-12 hours a day, at present, without any fear, fatigue, depression, annoyance, or anxiety.”

— Dr Suganthi, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad

Blues CalmedDr Batra’s launched its first Clinic in South India at Ulsoor, Bengaluru, in 1996. Since then, we have expanded into 18 Clinics, located at five major cities in South. With the launch of our two new Clinics at HiTech City, Hyderabad, and Whitefield, Bengaluru, we now have a total of 58 Clinics worldwide. The launch of these Clinics is due to the growing demand of our homeopathic healthcare services in

Hyderabad and Bengaluru. These Clinics are ideally located for the convenience of our patients, many of whom live in close proximity to HiTech City and Whitefield. More than making quality homeopathic healthcare available for our existing patients, these clinics also offer the goodness of homeopathy to their near and dear ones in the vicinity. Services at both Clinics have commenced. Patients who wish to transfer their case histories to these Clinics may contact the front desk person on 4235 1734-37 [4 lines] for Whitefield, Bengaluru, and 92468 30938 for HiTech City, Hyderabad.

Dr Batra’s Launches Two New Clinics In South

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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HEALTH QUIZ

1. Lack of vitamin B-1 [thiamine] c. Earachecauses d. Ringworm infection of the scalpa. Beriberib. Scurvy 6. The homeopathic remedy Allium c. Cold Cepa is made from d. Flu a. Brinjal

b. Turmeric2. What is tinnitus? c. Chillies

a. Webbed feet d. Red onionb. Cold feetc. Ringing sound in the ear 7. What do Indian tennis ace Vijay d. Warts Amritraj and English cricketer Ian

Botham have in common?3. A myologist is a doctor who studies a. Asthma

a. Bones b. Heel painb. Muscles c. Carpal tunnel syndromec. Hair d. Arthritisd. Eyes

8. This is found in certain deodorants 4. Where on the human body is the and anti-perspirants and linked to

skin thinnest? skin toxicity and cancera. Nose a. Chromiumb. Eyelid b. Ironc. Ear c. Aluminiumd. Feet d. Lead

5. What is tinea capitis? a. Noseblockb. Joint pain

1. a- Beriberi2. c- Ringing sound in the ear3. b- Muscles4. b- Eyelid5. d- Ringworm infection of the scalp6. d- Red onion7. a. Asthma 8. c- Aluminium

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