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Types of Insomnia

There are two types of insomnia: primary and secondary.

• Primary insomnia: This means your sleep problems aren’t linked to any other health condition or problem.
• Secondary insomnia: This means you have trouble sleeping because of a health condition (like asthma, depression, arthritis, cancer, or heartburn); pain; medication; or substance use (like alcohol).

Weight gain & weight loss

Weight Loss: The best and most effective way to lose weight is through a combination of exercise and a healthy diet. Even though homeopathic remedies may promise to help you lose weight quickly, they might not be safe for your health.

Weight Gain: While most resort to vitamin and protein supplements to gain body mass, some believe in homeopathic medicines’ less invasive and more herbal approach. There are a number of homeopathic medicines, which treat the root cause behind the body’s inability to gain weight or bulk up. These are the best ten such weight gain homeopathic medicines that will increase your appetite and give your metabolism a healthy boost.

Thyroid Disorder Treatment

Thyroid is a small pear-shaped gland located just below your neck. It controls almost all the major functions in your body. It regulates how your body uses and stores energy. It is responsible to regulate your body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood and bone maintenance. However, when this regulator doesn’t work, it causes thyroid problems.Read More...

Psychological Problems

The term mental disorders is a broad term. It comprises a wide range of diseases with varying symptoms that affect a person’s thinking, mood, feeling, learning, memory and behaviour. These symptoms may appear occasionally or last for a long time (chronic) and affect an individual’s ability to relate to others and function normally.

Mental disorders are generally caused by multiple factors such as genetic mutations, family history, stress, history of abuse, chemical imbalances in the brain, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, serious medical conditions like cancer, loneliness and traumatic brain injury. Some of the common types of mental disorders include:

• Depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder
• Delirium, dementia
• Personality disorders
• Psychotic disorders
• Eating disorders

Some of the common symptoms associated with mental disorders include: 

• Feeling disconnected from the surroundings
• An unusual drop in functioning at work or school
• Loss of desire to participate in any activity and social withdrawal
• Difficulty in concentrating, memorising and logical thinking
• Dramatic changes in sleep and appetite
• Nervousness
• Unusual behaviour and illogical thinking

Liver Disease Treatment

What is liver disease?

Liver disease is any disturbance of liver function that causes illness. The liver is responsible for many critical functions within the body and should it become diseased or injured, the loss of those functions can cause significant damage to the body. Liver disease is also referred to as hepatic disease.

Liver disease is a broad term that covers all the potential problems that cause the liver to fail to perform its designated functions. Usually, more than 75% or three quarters of liver tissue needs to be affected before a decrease in function occurs.

The liver is the largest solid organ in the body; and is also considered a gland because among its many functions, it makes and secretes bile. The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen protected by the rib cage. It has two main lobes that are made up of tiny lobules. The liver cells have two different sources of blood supply. The hepatic artery supplies oxygen rich blood that is pumped from the heart, while the portal vein supplies nutrients from the intestine and the spleen.

Normally, veins return blood from the body to the heart, but the portal vein allows nutrients and chemicals from the digestive tract to enter the liver for processing and filtering prior to entering the general circulation. The portal vein also efficiently delivers the chemicals and proteins that liver cells need to produce the proteins, cholesterol, and glycogen required for normal body activities.

What causes liver disease?

Many diseases and conditions can affect the liver, for example, certain drugs like excessive amounts of acetaminophen, and acetaminophen combination medications like Vicodin and Norco, as well as statins, cirrhosis, alcohol abuse,
hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, infectious mononucleosis (Epstein Barr virus), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), and iron overload (hemochromatosis).

What are the signs and symptoms of liver disease?

Symptoms of liver diseases include weakness and fatigue, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice).

PCOS & PCOD

What is PCOD?

All women have two ovaries that release an egg alternately every month. The ovaries produce androgens or male hormones in minute quantities. PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a condition where the ovaries release a lot of immature or partially-mature eggs which eventually turn into cysts. Some of the common symptoms are abdominal weight gain, irregular periods, male pattern hair loss and infertility. In this condition, the ovaries usually become enlarged and secrete large amounts of androgens that can cause havoc with a woman’s fertility and her body. The best treatment for PCOD often looks at reducing the severity of such symptoms.

What is PCOS?

In women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), the ovaries produce higher levels of androgen than usual, which interferes with development and release of the eggs. Some of the eggs develop into cysts, which are the little sacs filled with liquid. Instead of being released during ovulation, these cysts build up in the ovaries and at times even get enlarged.

How are the two conditions different?

Nature of the condition: PCOS is a serious condition. PCOD is not considered to be truly a disease since with the right diet and exercise, it can be managed. PCOS, on the other hand, is a metabolic disorder.

1. Causative factors:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a disorder of the endocrine system, while PCOD is a condition developed by the imbalance of hormones. It is believed that hormonal imbalances and genetics play an essential role in both conditions. The theory is that high levels of male hormones prevent ovaries from producing hormones and producing eggs normally. Insulin resistance and inflammation have also been linked to excess androgen production.

2. Occurrence:

PCOD is more common in comparison. Almost one-third of women around the globe suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Disease. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has a lower number of patients.

3. Impact of PCOD & PCOS on pregnancy:

Polycystic Ovarian Disease does not lead to infertility in all women and shouldn’t be considered an obstacle towards pregnancy. In about 80 per cent of cases, women can possibly conceive with a little aid and experience a smooth pregnancy. For women with PCOS, conception can be a challenge due to the hormonal irregularities. To conceive, one should have balanced hormonal cycles that can create an environment for the ovum to release and infuse with the sperm post-intercourse. Since the levels of androgens in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are very high, if one falls under the syndrome, conception can become a bit of a challenge.

Maintaining good health is essential to prevent as well as treat hormonal disturbances and conditions. The best treatment for PCOD and PCOS will include timely diagnosis and the appropriate steps that can help overcome the syndrome and make the journey towards conception a success.