HOMOEOPATHY FOR SINUSITIS

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. It occurs as the result of an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus.

The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull. They are located behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Most of the time, mucus is able to drain out and air is able to flow through the sinuses.

 When the sinus openings become blocked or too much mucus builds up, bacteria and other germs can grow more easily.Sinusitis can occur from one of these conditions:.Small hairs (cilia) in the sinuses fail to properly to move mucus out. This may be due to some medical conditions..Colds and allergies may cause too much mucus to be made or block the opening of the sinuses.A deviated nasal septum, nasal bone spur, or nasal polyps may block the opening of the sinuses.

There are two types of sinusitis:--Acute sinusitis is when symptoms are present for 4 weeks or less. It is caused by bacteria growing in the sinuses.-Chronic sinusitis is when swelling and inflammation of the sinuses are present for longer than 3 months. It may be caused by bacteria or a fungus.

Symptoms--Bad breath or loss of smell.Cough, often worse at night. Fatigue and general feeling of being ill. Fever. Headache. Pressure-like pain, pain behind the eyes, toothache, or tenderness of the face. Nasal stuffiness and discharge.Sore throat and postnasal drip

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES                                                                                             

Homoeopathic remedies are very effective for curing sinusitis safely without any side effects. Some of the important remedies are given below. Constitutional  remedies like Calcarea carb, Tuberculinum etc are required for complete cure.

SILICEA 200-Silicea is one of the top  homeopathic remedies for sinus  infection with headache. The  headache is  mainly on the right side . Silicea patient  feels chilly and is very sensitive to cold air. Covering up warmly provides relief.Silicea is prescribed when nasal stuffness is marked. The nasal discharges get clogged in hard crusts. On attempting to loosen these crusts, there is bleeding.

KALI BICHROMICUM 30-Kali Bichromicum is prescribed for sinus infection  where the discharge drops back into the throat despite coming out of the nose. The discharge is very thick and mostly yellow. It can be ropy too and the patient experiences pain and heaviness in the nose. The nose can smell and is blocked with an inability to breathe through it. Kali Bichromicum  is also  prescribed when the  headache  occurs above the eyes due to sinus infection. The eyes may also get swollen up.

MERCURIUS SOL 30-Merc Sol is best for  Sinusitis when the nasal discharge is yellowish-green with a burning feeling. The nasal membrane gets corroded and ulcerated due to the offensive and thick acrid discharge. The patient has a headache with heat in head along with nasal discharge.  Increased saliva in mouth is a prominent feature of Merc sol. There is an offensive smell from mouth.

PULSATILLA NIG. Pulsatilla  is another effective  medicine for Sinusitis. Pulsatilla is prescribed when there is  green-coloured nasal discharge that is bland ,without burning and if the patient gets general relief in open air. The discharge is horribly offensive and the patient has headache above the eyes. There’s an absolute absence of thirst in patients.Pulsatilla patients are generally have a mild , yielding temperament.

AURUM METALLICUM 30- Aurum metallicum is effective for chronic sinusitis. Aurum met is prescribed when boring type of pain occurs which is worse at night with fetid and bloody discharge. There is a feeling of nose obstruction , but there is free flow of air through the nose.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200-Lycopodium is effective for frontal sinusitis. There is right sided frontal headache, pain over right eye which is worse from rising up and better from lying down.Nose stopped up at night. There is fan like motion of alae nasi. Discharge excoriating from nose but feels internal dryness of the nose. The patient prefers warm food and drinks, also a craving for sweets.

BELLADONNA 200-Belladona is best  for sinus infections when sinus headache is due to suppressed discharge. Belladona  patients complains of a violent headache. The patient may get relief from the headache by binding the head tightly or applying pressure. The face may also appear swollen with a heated sensation.  Belladona is  prescribed where throat pain and cough occurs  when the sinus infection travels down the throat.

SPIGELIA 30-Spigelia is an effective medicine  for headache when the left-side frontal sinus is infected.The headache starts from the nape of the neck and extend to the lefy eye.  Spigelia patients feel   severe throbbing pain over the left eye. This is  accompanied by discharge dropping back into the throat from the nose.

 BRYONIA ALB. 30Bryonia alb is prescribed when left-side sinus headache is present , which  are a bursting type of pain in forehead over left eye.The pain is worse from   motion and relief by taking rest.

STICTA  PUL. 30-Sticta pul is prescribed when  nasal blockage is present   with inflamed sinus. The sinusitis is dry,   patient have no nasal discharge despite making quite an effort. There’s a constant pressure on the nose. Catarrhal headache before the discharge appears. Worse from change of temperature, night, lying down and better fro open air and free discharge.

AMMONIUM CARB. 30-  Ammonium Carb is prescribed  when the complete blockage of nose makes breathing difficult and the patient has to breathe through the mouth.Complaints worse at night.

KALI IODIDE 30-Kali Iod is best for sinusitis with  thin nasal discharge due to sinus inflammation. The discharge is watery in a large quantity and leads to an intense burning sensation.  Pain in the affected frontal sinus and often facial pain on the same side.

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS 30- Hydrastis is prescribed when sinusitis appear after cold. Dull, pressing pain in the forehead on the affected side. The scalp and neck muscles are painful. Thick tenacious discharge in back of throat. There is  posterior nasal dripping. There is  tough and thick discharges drop back into the throat. The discharge may be yellow in colour and rope-like. Along with post-nasal drip, the patient may also complain of fullness and pressure in the root of nose.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is vital to good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye.

 It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults.

The most common form of glaucoma has no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage.

Vision loss due to glaucoma can't be recovered. So it's important to have regular eye exams that include measurements of your eye pressure. If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented

Types --The types of glaucoma include the following:

Open-angle glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of the disease. The drainage angle formed by the cornea and iris remains open, but the trabecular meshwork is partially blocked. This causes pressure in the eye to gradually increase. This pressure damages the optic nerve. It happens so slowly that you may lose vision before you're even aware of a problem.

Angle-closure glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma, also called closed-angle glaucoma, occurs when the iris bulges forward to narrow or block the drainage angle formed by the cornea and iris. As a result, fluid can't circulate through the eye and pressure increases. Some people have narrow drainage angles, putting them at increased risk of angle-closure glaucoma.

Angle-closure glaucoma may occur suddenly (acute angle-closure glaucoma) or gradually (chronic angle-closure glaucoma). Acute angle glaucoma is a medical emergency. It can be triggered by sudden dilation of your pupils.

Normal-tension glaucoma

In normal-tension glaucoma, your optic nerve becomes damaged even though your eye pressure is within the normal range. No one knows the exact reason for this. You may have a sensitive optic nerve, or you may have less blood being supplied to your optic nerve. This limited blood flow could be caused by atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arteries — or other conditions that impair circulation.

Glaucoma in children

It's possible for infants and children to have glaucoma. It may be present from birth or developed in the first few years of life. The optic nerve damage may be caused by drainage blockages or an underlying medical condition.

Pigmentary glaucoma

In pigmentary glaucoma, pigment granules from your iris build up in the drainage channels, slowing or blocking fluid exiting your eye. Activities such as jogging sometimes stir up the pigment granules, depositing them on the trabecular meshwork and causing intermittent pressure elevations.

Causes--Glaucoma is the result of damage to the optic nerve. As this nerve gradually deteriorates, blind spots develop in your visual field. For reasons that doctors don't fully understand, this nerve damage is usually related to increased pressure in the eye.

Elevated eye pressure is due to a buildup of a fluid (aqueous humor) that flows throughout your eye. This fluid normally drains into the front of the eye (anterior chamber) through tissue (trabecular meshwork) at the angle where the iris and cornea meet. When fluid is overproduced or the drainage system doesn't work properly, the fluid can't flow out at its normal rate and pressure builds up.

Glaucoma tends to run in families. In some people, scientists have identified genes related to high eye pressure and optic nerve damage.

Symptoms--The signs and symptoms of glaucoma vary depending on the type and stage of your condition. For example:

Open-angle glaucoma--Patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or central vision, frequently in both eyes,Tunnel vision in the advanced stages

Acute angle-closure glaucoma--Severe headache, Eye pain,Nausea and vomiting, Blurred vision, Halos around lights, Eye redness

If left untreated, glaucoma will eventually cause blindness. Even with treatment, about 15 percent of people with glaucoma become blind in at least one eye within 20 years.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

PHOSPHORUS 200—One of the top remedies remedies for Glaucoma .It is also indicated for Glaucoma when the optic nerve is damaged (atrophied). The main symptom guiding the use of this Homeopathic remedy is tiredness of eyes all the time. The eyes seem very tired even when they are not engaged in much work. The eyes seem to be exhausted. Along with the fatigue of eyes, the vision is blurred and the patient feels that every object is under the cover of dust when he or she looks at it. Halos around light is also an important symptom. Another key symptom is the slightly improved vision by shading the eyes with hands. By doing this, the objects that look blurred seem somewhat clear. Homeopathic medicine Phosphorus helps in improving the eyesight and the fatigue of eyes.

COMOCLADIA 30-Amongst the homeopathic remedies for Glaucoma with pain ,Comocladia is indicated in patients, who experience a fullness sensation in eyes. The fullness is mostly accompanied by pain in eyes. The eyes feel very enlarged. The eye pain gets worse by warmth and such a person feels relief in pain and eye fullness in open air.

BELLADONNA 200-Belladonna is the best for acute symptoms in a patient of Glaucoma. The main symptoms include sudden increase in dimness of vision. The eyes appear red. This is accompanied by a severe pain in eyes and head. The pain is very violent in character. Nausea and vomiting may also occur.

OSMIUM 30-Osmium is of great help in improving dim vision. The intraocular pressure is raised in persons needing Osmium. The important symptom listed by the patient is the display of various changeable colours of an object when looked at from different angles like a rainbow (iridescent vision). The patient may also have intolerance to light. Physostigma: Homeopathic treatment for Glaucoma following injury

PHYSOSTIGMA 30-An  effective remedy   following injury. The symptoms may be dim vision, blurring of vision or partial blindness. Along with dim vision, the patient may suffer from pain in eyes. The pain is usually worse after using the eyes. Patients of Glaucoma with myopic condition also respond well to this Homeopathic medicine.

SPIGELIA 30- Severe headache on the left side. The pains are sharp and stabbing through the eye and head, worse on motion and at night.

COLOCYNTHIS 200- Colocynthis is considered a good remedy for glaucoma. There is pain in the eye balls before glaucoma has set in. Sensation as if the eye balls would fall out. When the pain travels to the head and is better by pressure. It acts as a good palliative

PRUNUS SPINOSA  30- -PrunusSpinosa is the ideal l Homeopathic medicine for treatment of sudden pain in right eye as a result of Glaucoma. PrunusSpinosa works mainly for right eye pain. Pain in eye is so acute and violent that it results in a bursting sensation in the eyeball.

CEDRON 30-In contrast to PrunusSpinosa, the action of  Homeopathic medicine Cedron is centered on the left eye of a Glaucoma patient.Cedron is the ideal  remedy for severe, violent pain in the eye, especially left eye. The onset of pain may show certain periodicity in its occurrence. The pain may show radiation to the nose.

GELSEMIUM 200-Gelsemium is also a very effective remedy for glaucoma .There is dilatation of pupils , disturbed accommodation , pain in the eyes, with or without lachrymation .

CONIUM MAC 200- Sensation of pressure in the eyes when reading , writing or doing any fine work

ESERINUM 6X- It is considered a good remedy for glaucoma . There is dilatation of pupils with hardening of eye balls.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR DISC PROLAPSE

A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord

Cause--The bones (vertebrae) of the spinal column protect nerves that come out of the brain and travel down your back to form the spinal cord. Nerve roots are large nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and leave your spinal column between each vertebra.

The spinal bones are separated by disks. These disks cushion the spinal column and put space between your vertebrae. The disks allow movement between the vertebrae, which lets you bend and reach.

With herniated disk:--The disk may move out of place (herniate) or break open (rupture) from injury or strain. When this happens, there may be pressure on the spinal nerves. This can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness.The lower back (lumbar area) of the spine is the most common area affected by a slipped disk. The neck (cervical) disks are the second most commonly affected area. The upper-to-mid-back (thoracic) disks are rarely involved.

Slipped disks occur more often in middle-aged and older men, usually after strenuous activity. Other

risk factors include conditions present at birth (congenital) that affect the size of the lumbar spinal canal

Symptoms- The pain most often occurs on one side of the body.With a slipped disk in your lower back, you may have sharp pain in one part of the leg, hip, or buttocks and numbness in other parts. You may also feel pain or numbness on the back of the calf or sole of the foot. The same leg may also feel weak.

With a slipped disk in your neck, you may have pain when moving your neck, deep pain near or over the shoulder blade, or pain that moves to the upper arm, forearm, and fingers. You can also have numbness along your shoulder, elbow, forearm, and fingers.

The pain often starts slowly. It may get worse:After standing or sitting, At night, When sneezing, coughing, or laughingWhen bending backward or walking more than a few yards

You may also have weakness in certain muscles. Sometimes, you may not notice it until your doctor examines you. In other cases, you will notice that you have a hard time lifting your leg or arm, standing on your toes on one side, squeezing tightly with one of your hands, or other problems.

The pain, numbness, or weakness often goes away or improves a lot over weeks to months.

TOP HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

RHUS TOX  1M- CM--Rhus Tox is the best and most frequently used  Homeopathic medicine to treat pain in lower back or Lumbago. Rhus Tox is the ideal Homeopathic remedy if a person gets relief from lower back pain through motion. The person needing Rhus Tox complains of pain in lower back which gets worse by sitting. Lying down or any rest position also worsens the pain. Such individuals get relief from motion or by walking. Rhus Tox is also a wonderful  Homeopathic medicine for relieving stiffness in the spine. The stiffness gets worse after a period of rest and better by walking. The persons who have pain in lower back that gets worse by lifting can also greatly benefit by Homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox.

BRYONIA ALB 1M- CM--Persons who have lower backache which gets better by taking rest will find  Homeopathic remedy Bryonia of great help. Such persons experience worsening of pain in back from a slight motion or walking. Stiffness and rigidity also accompany pain in back. The pain forces the patient to sit or walk or bend. Such persons have difficulty in holding an upright position. Lumbago or pain in lower back thus gets better by rest and aggravated from motion or walking. Along with these symptoms, the person may have an increased thirst for large quantities of water.

COLOCYNTHIS 200—CM MAG PHOS 200- CM-- --Sciatica refers to pain in the lower back radiating down to lower limb due to the nerve pressing between the damaged discs. To relieve Sciatica pain, Homeopathic medicines Colocynth and Magnesium Phos are the best remedies. Colocynth is mainly prescribed for left-side Sciatica cases. The persons needing Colocynth have severe pain in the lower back extending down the left lower limb. The pain mostly gets better by pressure or heat application for using Colocynth. Magnesium Phos, on the other hand, is the best Homeopathic remedy to relieve Sciatica of the right side. For using Magnesium Phos, the Sciatica pains can be of varying nature like stitching, shooting or cutting. The person for whom Magnesium Phos can be very beneficial gets relief from Sciatica pain by applying pressure or warmth. To get best results, Magnesium Phos should be taken by dissolving it in hot water.

 GNAPHALIUM 200-Gnaphalium is the top natural Homeopathic medicine to treat Sciatica pains accompanied by numbness. Gnaphalium is of great helpf or all those persons who have a dominant complaint of severe Sciatica pains with a numb feeling. Gnaphalium is a Homeopathic remedy that is very beneficial for degenerative disc disease presenting itself with Sciatic nerve impingement, leading to pain and numbness.

 PHOSPHORUS 200- CM--Phosphorus is a  Homeopathic remedy of great help in treating spine cases. Phosphorus is the best remedy for disc bulge when when burning in spine accompanies the other symptoms, including backache. The most important indication for using Phosphorus is lower backache that worsens when rising from a stooping posture. Getting up from a seat after prolonged sitting also seems to heighten the pain. The persons needing Homeopathic remedy Phosphorus have a burning sensation in spine as well. A broken feeling in spine also dominates.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER

It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that interfere with day-to-day activities may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder.

It's possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder as a child or an adult. Generalized anxiety disorder has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety, but they're all different conditions.

Living with generalized anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge. In many cases, it occurs along with other anxiety or mood disorders. In most cases, generalized anxiety disorder improves with medications or talk therapy (psychotherapy). Making lifestyle changes, learning coping skills and using relaxation techniques also can help.

Causes--As with many mental health conditions, the exact cause of generalized anxiety disorder isn't fully understood, but it may include genetics as well as other risk factors.

Symptoms--Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. They may include:

·         Persistent worrying or obsession about small or large concerns that's out of proportion to the impact of the event

·         Inability to set aside or let go of a worry

·         Inability to relax, restlessness, and feeling keyed up or on edge

·         Difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that your mind "goes blank"

·         Worrying about excessively worrying

·         Distress about making decisions for fear of making the wrong decision

·         Carrying every option in a situation all the way out to its possible negative conclusion

·         Difficulty handling uncertainty or indecisiveness

Physical signs and symptoms may include:

·         Fatigue

·         Irritability

·         Muscle tension or muscle aches

·         Trembling, feeling twitchy

·         Being easily startled

·         Trouble sleeping

·         Sweating

·         Nausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome

·         Headaches

There may be times when your worries don't completely consume you, but you still feel anxious even when there's no apparent reason. For example, you may feel intense worry about your safety or that of your loved ones, or you may have a general sense that something bad is about to happen.

Your anxiety, worry or physical symptoms cause you significant distress in social, work or other areas of your life. Worries can shift from one concern to another and may change with time and age.

Symptoms in children and teenagers

In addition to the symptoms above, children and teenagers who have generalized anxiety disorder may have excessive worries about:

·         Performance at school or sporting events

·         Being on time (punctuality)

·         Earthquakes, nuclear war or other catastrophic events

A child or teen with generalized anxiety disorder may also:

·         Feel overly anxious to fit in

·         Be a perfectionist

·         Redo tasks because they aren't perfect the first time

·         Spend excessive time doing homework

·         Lack confidence

·         Strive for approval

·         Require a lot of reassurance about performance

Risk factors--These factors may increase the risk of developing generalized anxiety disorder:

Personality. A person whose temperament is timid or negative or who avoids anything dangerous may be more prone to generalized anxiety disorder than others are.

Genetics. Generalized anxiety disorder may run in families.

Being female. Women are diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder somewhat more often than men are.

Complications-Having generalized anxiety disorder does more than just make you worry. It can:

·         Impair your ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently because you have trouble concentrating

·         Take your time and focus from other activities

·         Sap your energy

·         Disturb your sleep

Generalized anxiety disorder can also lead to or worsen other mental and physical health conditions, such as:

·         Depression (which often occurs with generalized anxiety disorder)

·         Substance abuse

·         Trouble sleeping (insomnia)

·         Digestive or bowel problems

·         Headaches

·         Heart-health issues

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

ACONITUM NAPELLUS 30 - Aconite is  one of the  top homeopathic remedies for anxiety   as it covers the acuteness of anxiety attacks .  The key symptoms of aconite  to be used as a homeopathic remedy for anxiety is the ‘suddenness of symptoms’ . Anxiety or distress will come very suddenly and without any premonition and can come at any time . Feeling of impending doom and also fear of death is there.Anxiety attacks happen out of nowhere , at any time and there might not be any perceptible trigger or a reason for it to occur

ARGENTUM NITRICUM 200-Argentum nitricum is an excellent remedy for anxiety , especially chronic type.It is for anxiety with dizziness.  It is more suited to people who suffer from ‘Generalised Anxiety Disorder ‘ . The main symptoms are – there is constant sense of anxiety – here it differs from Aconite as it is used more when the attacks of anxiety are sudden in nature and are violent. In Argentum patient the anxiety is not violent  but is constant . the patient is more of  a “worrier type ” and this is what leads to a state of constant anxiety .  The patient that requires Argentum lives in a world full of fear, irrational impulses and a forsaken feeling. They  are always in a state of worry. They anticipate all kinds of worrisome things  They suffer suffer from a severe anticipatory anxiety – the thought of meeting a new person gives palpitations, trembling, a cramping pain in the abdomen and at times a strong urge to pass stool.Argentum patients suffer from all kinds of phobias claustrophobia , acrophobia etc. they usually  Avoid crowded places, parties, narrow streets and alleys ; fear of height is very strongly marked and looking down even from the second floor sends shivers down the spine.

ANACARDIUM ORIENTALE 200- Anxiety. Fear of examination. Fear he is being pursued and prosecuted . Stage fright in musicians.Ancardium patients think that they are possessed of two persons or wills. They are very easily offended. Lack of confidence in himself and others. They have digestive problems.

ARSENICUM ALBUM 200-Arsenic alb is best for anxiety, anxiousness and mental restlessness. Arsenic alb patients always moving from place to another, physically too weak to move, so he wants to be moved from place to place . Marked feature of Arsenic alb is fear of death, fears that he is having some incurable disease . They are always sad and hopeless of recovery. Fear and in anxiety when alone , fears as if he will die soon. They have suicidal tendencies , weary of life. Impulse to commit suicide, over sensitiveness to circumstances and surrounding. Arsenic alb patient is extremely fastidious , wants everything in proper place even when he or she is sick.

CALCAREA CARB 200- Calcarea carb is also useful for anxiety. The patient thinks that he has done something wrong . He feels uneasy and anxious with palpitations. He fears loss of reason. Calcarea carb patients are desperate of life. Fears insanity. Bores others by repeatedly describing his ailments

GELSEMIUM 200- Anxiety due to fright, fear, emotions, exciting news or forthcoming examination and interview . Stage fright. Diarrhoea from emotional excitement, fright, bad news.For anxiety chills and hot flushes.

IGNATIA AMARA 200- Ignatia is prescribed when anxiety occurs due to any grief. The patient has a changeable mood. They are introspective, silently brooding , melancholic, sad and tearful, sighing and sobbing.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200-Anxiety with lack of confidence. The patient is unable to sleep due to the happenings during the day. Anxiety about forthcoming events. Lycopodium patients prefer warm food and drinks. They have a craving for sweets.

NATRUM MURIATICUM 200-The Natrum mur. Patient is anxious about everything, even has anxious dreams. Anxiety with chest pain.

PHOSPHORUS 200- Very restless patients who are sensitive. They need security and constant reassurance. Anxious , restless and nervous due to the fear of darkness, thunder, alone or dying.

PULSATILLA NIG. 200- Pulsatilla is prescribed when anxiety occurs  after bad news or an emotional upset. The patient is weepy , touchy and needs company

PHOSPHORUS 200- Phosphorus is an  effective remredy for anxiety of those people who are  very restless and  are sensitive. They need security and constant reassurance. Anxious, restless and nervous due to the fear of darkness, thunder, alone or dying.

SULPHUR 200-Sulphur is one of the best remedies for anxiety disorder.There is anxiety with fainting spells , profuse sweating, which is worse in morning. Sulphur persons are mentally lazy, always tired, occasionally restlessness and hasty. They are irritable, impatient of others, selfish, easily excited and offended. They are always in dreams , delusions, things rags to be beautiful things. He is a ragged philosopher , very unclean, does not care for neatness, he thinks there is no need of cleanliness. Sulphur patients are suspicious and mentally depressed , very forgetful , confused, absent minded, having aversion to mental , as well as physical efforts and aversion to bathing.

SEPIA 200- Anxious towards evening. Dreads to be alone . Indifferent to those loved best.A feeling of bearing down in pelvis.

SYPHILINUM 200—Syphilinum is best  for anxiety. An important feature of Syphilinum  patients is that they repeatedly wash their hands and they feel compelled to do so in order to relieve their anxiety. Marked fear of night time, the patient dreads the approach of night. There is intense anxiety and a constant feeling that he  may go insane

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 200- Thuja is one of the very good remedies for generalized anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive neurosis. The patient generally gets anxious over trifles and cannot concentrate on whatever he does. He has many fixed ideas and he finds it difficult to get rid of them. Social phobia is also commonly seen in these patients who begin to get nervous and get twitching on being approached by strangers. Overall a very good drug for controlling anxiety states

HOMOEOPATHY FOR DANDRUFF

Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by flaking of the skin on your scalp. Although dandruff isn't contagious and is rarely serious, it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.

The good news is that dandruff usually can be controlled. Mild cases of dandruff may need nothing more than daily shampooing with a gentle cleanser. More stubborn cases of dandruff often respond to medicated shampoos.

Causes

Dandruff can have several causes, including:

·         Dry skin. Simple dry skin is the most common cause of dandruff. Flakes from dry skin are generally smaller and less oily than those from other causes of dandruff, and you'll likely have symptoms and signs of dry skin on other parts of the body, such as your legs and arms.

·         Irritated, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis). This condition, one of the most frequent causes of dandruff, is marked by red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. Seborrheic dermatitis may affect your scalp and other areas rich in oil glands, such as your eyebrows, the sides of your nose and the backs of your ears, your breastbone, your groin area, and sometimes your armpits.

·         Not shampooing often enough. If you don't regularly wash your hair, oils and skin cells from your scalp can build up, causing dandruff.

·         Other skin conditions. People with skin conditions such as eczema — a chronic, inflammatory skin condition — or psoriasis — a skin condition marked by a rapid buildup of rough, dry, dead skin cells that form thick scales — may appear to have dandruff.

·         A yeast-like fungus (malassezia). Malassezia lives on the scalps of most adults, but for some, it irritates the scalp. This can irritate your scalp and cause more skin cells to grow. The extra skin cells die and fall off, making them appear white and flaky in your hair or on your clothes. Why malassezia irritates some scalps isn't known.

·         Sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis).Sometimes sensitivities to certain ingredients in hair care products or hair dyes, especially paraphenylenediamine, can cause a red, itchy, scaly scalp. Shampooing too often or using too many styling products also may irritate your scalp, causing dandruff.

Symptoms

For most teens and adults, dandruff symptoms are easy to spot: white, oily looking flakes of dead skin that dot your hair and shoulders, and a possibly itchy, scaly scalp. The condition may worsen during the fall and winter, when indoor heating can contribute to dry skin, and improve during the summer.

A type of dandruff called cradle cap can affect babies. This disorder, which causes a scaly, crusty scalp, is most common in newborns, but it can occur anytime during infancy. Although it can be alarming for parents, cradle cap isn't dangerous and usually clears up on its own by the time a baby is 3 years old.

Risk factors

Almost anyone can have dandruff, but certain factors can make you more susceptible:

·         Age. Dandruff usually begins in young adulthood and continues through middle age. That doesn't mean older adults don't get dandruff. For some people, the problem can be lifelong.

·         Being male. Because more men have dandruff, some researchers think male hormones may play a role. Men also have larger oil-producing glands on their scalps, which can contribute to dandruff.

·         Oily hair and scalp. Malassezia feeds on oils in your scalp. For that reason, having excessively oily skin and hair makes you more prone to dandruff.

·         Poor diet. If your diet lacks foods high in zinc, B vitamins or certain types of fats, you may be more likely to have dandruff.

·         Certain illnesses. For reasons that aren't clear, adults with neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, are more likely to develop seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. So are people with HIV infection and those recovering from stressful conditions, particularly heart attack and stroke, and those with compromised immune systems.

Treatment

1.    Dandruff accompanied with eruptions like eczema

Falling of hair                                                                       Graphites       6

2.    Dandruff  worse margin of the scalp

White dandruff , alternating with

 catarrh or loss of smell                                                       Natrum mur   12x

3.    Dandruff in circular patches like ringworm                     Sepia              30

4.    White scaly dandruff

Hair dry and falls out                                                           Thuja occ       30

5.    Dandruff with sore, dry, tetter like scalp                           Badiaga         6

Apply an oil of Badiaga on the scalp

6.    Specific for dandruff                                                           Armoracia sat.           30

Mixed Armoracia Q with equal quantity of mustard oil and apply on the scalp for complete cure

7.    Scaly dandruff over the scalp ,

Eye brows and other hairy parts                                       Sanicula        200

8.    Intercurrent remedy                                                             Sulphur         200                                                                                                            

Medical advice

In addition to regular shampooing, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing dandruff:

·         Learn to manage stress. Stress affects your overall health, making you susceptible to a number of conditions and diseases. It can even help trigger dandruff or worsen existing symptoms.

·         Shampoo often. If you tend to have an oily scalp, daily shampooing may help prevent dandruff.

·         Cut back on styling products. Hair sprays, styling gels, mousses and hair waxes can all build up on your hair and scalp, making them oilier.

·         Eat a healthy diet. A diet that provides enough zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff.

·         Get a little sun. Sunlight may be good for dandruff. But because exposure to ultraviolet light damages your skin and increases your risk of skin cancer, don't sunbathe. Instead, just spend a little time outdoors. And be sure to wear sunscreen on your face and body.