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January 2010 VOL: V ISSUE: 1
Beat Tiredness
With Homeopathy
Boost Your Brain Power That Sinus Twinge

Positive Change Goodbye, Cough & Cold
I came to Dr Batra’s Fatimanagar Clinic
with severe depression. I was frustrated with
allopathic treatment I had been taking and
its severe side-effects. Under the care of Dr
Swati and Dr Amit, I have now experienced
a great deal of positive change.
My depressive episodes are also a rarity now.
I’d found it difficult to do regular household
chores before, but now I manage them
pretty well. I have even got over my social
phobia and started driving, which I was once
terrified of.
– Vidya [Full name withheld on request],
Fatimanagar [Pune]
Pain Gone
I am under the treatment of Dr Imran Shaikh
for my prostate problem and knee joints pain.
With Dr Imran's treatment and guidance,
more than 80 per cent of my complaints have
reduced. I feel very comfortable with the
treatment.
Thanks to your clinic and thanks especially
to Dr Imran Shaikh.
Excellent Results
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– K Xavier Elias,
Santacruz [Mumbai]
LOOK WHO’S TALKING!
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS FROM OUR PATIENTS
For the past few years, I have been taking
Homeopathic medicines for my respiratory
problem. Since then I have had great relief
from the regular cold and cough I used to
have.
I am thankful to Dr Batra’s and the good
service that they provide. I’d also like to
thank my doctor Dr Jyothi Karbhar who
asked me the right questions to find out more
about my illness. This enabled her to give me
the perfect solution.
Shed Fat, Naturally
– Sushma D Suryawanshi,
Sakinaka [Mumbai]
I was on treatment for a year for reducing my
weight accumulated in my thighs and also for
my overall weight. By the end of the
treatment, I was able to reduce my overall
weight by 4-5 kg. I have also had a
remarkable change in my thighs, where a
great amount of fat had accumulated. Dr
Lakshmi was very kind and pragmatic in
dealing with my case. This has helped me
a lot.
– S H Y Farzana,
Alwarpet [Chennai]
I’m aged 39 years. I was suffering from Psoriasis for the last 35 years. I had tried all kind of
treatments, be it ayurvedic, allopathic etc. with no relief. At long last, I came to Dr Batra’s
Speciality Clinic at Jaipur. I started my treatment under Dr A Mukherjee's care and a miracle
began to happen. After a few months, the results were excellent. What Homoeopathic
medicines can do, other treatments can’t do. Many thanks to Dr A Mukherjee and Dr Batra’s
Jaipur Clinic for turning my life 360 degrees.
– Himmat Singh, Jaipur

WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
Make Your
Resolutions Count
Every New Year, most of us resolve to
seriously re-look at our body weight. We
vow to lose several pounds and also keep fat
at bay. We begin our tryst with a handful of
tough health regimes. This reaches the peak
during early January. As the month ends and
February begins, our resolutions vanish into
thin air. This is the usual story of New Year
revolutions — what’s more, they are often
short-lived.
The failure of a New Year resolution is
invariably an expected event. Resolutions Most resolutions fail because people stop
are not made with serious intent and/or once they’ve made the resolution. It is
deliberation. So, how does one make it work? important to turn your New Year’s early
The first trick lies in choosing the right motivation into something that will carry
resolution, and for the right reasons. Give you through an extended period of required
some thought to what you really want, and effort. Remember — if you are just one step
why you want it. Spot the benefits you hope closer to your goal, you are better off than
to achieve. before you began. Just pat yourself. Keep
Next, think of ways to make your resolutions yourself going… with a smile.
tough. After all, you only try harder when We wish you, and all your loved ones,
you aim high. People tend to perform better A Happy and Healthy New Year.
in difficult situations. But don’t you make it
difficult to the point where you stop
believing they can be accomplished.
Finally, set a goal to fulfil your resolution
within a certain time frame. A resolution “To
lose 10 kg by May 30” is much more effective
than the loosely-phrased goal, “Let me lose
weight.” Now, that you have made a formal
decision, commit yourself to reach
your goal.
I’ll l ose weight from toda y!
Dr Mukesh Batra
Founder & Chairman
DBPHCPL

A Wish Fulfilled...
Mrs Hema came to Dr Batra’s Clinic in
Indiranagar. Her complaint: irregular
periods, hypothyroidism, and infertility.
Having been married for four years, she was
desperate to conceive. But, her HSG report
revealed a right tubal block. Besides this, her
USG revealed polycystic ovaries — the most
common of hormonal disorders in women of Because of this, she used to be depressed
reproductive age. It is also a leading cause of always. Also, the difficulty of not having
infertility. To add to her woes, she had borne a child was adding to her strain. Based
already undergone several attempts of IVF on this information, we prescribed her
with no real success. She had been on Natrum Muriaticum 200. As the treatment
hormonal treatment continuously for her progressed, her cycles became regular. We
irregular menses too.
advised her to discontinue her hormonal
treatment. Soon, her complaints such
A detailed case history, followed by analysis,
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thyroid problems, PCOD [Polycystic
revealed that hers was a love marriage. Her Ovarian Disease], acne, hair loss,
in-laws had accepted her reluctantly. embarrassing facial hair and mood swings,
Fact-File
� Ovulation abnormalities and
sperm deficiencies are probable
causes for two-thirds of infertility
problems.
� About 15 per cent of female
infertility cases may be due to
fallopian tube disease; irregular
ovulation accounts for about 25
per cent.
� A 28-year-old woman has a better
per cent per month chance of
getting pregnant — compared to
a woman aged 38.
CASE OF THE MONTH
also stopped. A few months after treatment,
a repeat USG showed no PCOD changes.
The block, however, remained the same —
this being irreversible. The icing on the cake
was she conceived naturally and delivered a
healthy baby. The couple's quest for their
little bundle of joy had succeeded. They
attribute their happiness to Dr Batra’s Clinic
and Homeopathic treatment.
Case handled by
Dr Vishal Katoch
Indiranagar Branch,
DBPHCPL

O
TABLE TALK
normal brain function. Studies show that
people with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids
have a greater decline in cognitive function.
People with Alzheimer’s disease [memory
loss], for instance, have low levels of DHA.
ur brain produces approximately You get the point. Supplementing your diet
45,000 thoughts, everyday. This with proper amounts of omega-3 fatty acids is
amounts to approximately 18 million vital to maintaining healthy brain function.
thoughts in a single year. Yet, the irony is, we The best way to do this is to consume foods
take our mental activity for granted, until it’s that contain omega-3s: flaxseed and
no longer something we can bank upon. pumpkin seeds. For non-vegetarians:
After that, we turn to crossword puzzles, or seafood [such as salmon, sardines, and
Sudoku, to help “sharpen our mind.” Would mackerel] and eggs. If you can’t consume
it not be better for us to feed our brain with these foods regularly, a good omega-3 natural
brain-boosting nutrients — to prevent supplement [fish oil capsules] can
reduced brain, or mind, power? certainly help.
There are two excellent, natural dietary Vitamin E is an essential vitamin necessary
supplements you’d use to for life. It also protects the
preserve the well-being of brain from the ravages of
your brain and maintain, or aging. In people dealing
e v e n i m p r o v e , y o u r with a decline in cognitive
cognitive function. abilities, vitamin E is
A major part of our brain’s
useful. Vitamin E is found
tissue is composed of fat.
naturally in wheat germ,
When the cells that make
soybeans, vegetable oils
u p b r a i n t i s s u e a r e
and many nuts. It can also
replaced, our body requires
be taken in supplement
dietary fats to create new,
form. Natural vitamin E
healthy brain cells. About 20 per cent of our [known as d-alpha tocopherol] is twice as
powerful as its synthetic form [dl-alpha
brain comprises of docosahexaenoic acid
Boost Your
Brain Power, Naturally
tocopherol]. Speak to your physician, today
[DHA], and eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] — for optimal dosages — to boost your brain
— they are a component of omega-3 fatty power, naturally.
acids, a vital part of a healthy diet. They
contribute greatly to the regulation of
5 I JANUARY 2010

W
e all sometimes feel tired for no
apparent reason. This is normal.
Blame it on long working hours, stress, or
what you may. You get over it, sooner than
later. It is only when that awful, tired feeling
comes to stay should you think of a problem
results were normal — her tired
that may be deep-rooted than meets the eye.
appointment with life, however, continued
Add to this constant drowsiness, or a sleepy
unabated.
feeling, along with body ache, you have a
good, real need to seek professional help. Judith now realised that this was more than
just routine stress.
This was the case with Judith — or, so she
thought on the surface.
Her trouble to deal with tiredness was one
thing. Her apprehension that it would create
Judith was just 29, but she felt she was 60+.
major, major problems led her to think of the
She was always “dog-tired,” even during
Homeopathic option. She came to us for
weekends. This was the song of her burden
treatment. Based on her symptoms, we
for over a few years. She would also feel
surmised that she was suffering from Chronic
totally exhausted after returning home from
Fatigue Syndrome [CFS], or "Yuppie Flu,"
work. For a corporate manager, and a picture
because of its tendency to affect young, busy,
of dynamism, she did not know what had hit
on-the-go, professionals.
her. She’d feel tired all the time, even after 8-
10 hours of sleep. Her fatigue interfered with We put her on Silicea 200, based on her
everything. It added agony to her frustration. symptoms and detailed case study. The
Her cooking, gardening and creative medicine restored her energy within a few
interests and projects, which always weeks. Her creativity and productivity
captivated her, seemed just too much of returned. She soon regained her normal,
an effort.
vibrant life.
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CHRONIC FATIGUE AND HOMEOPATHY
Tired To The Bone
ALL ABOUT CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
What is CFS?
She began to have trouble sticking to her
normal routine and suffered from body pains, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [CFS] is a
including lapse of concentration. She complex debilitating disorder. It is often
stretched her sleeping hours — but, she characterised by excessive fatigue, even
never felt refreshed. Her productivity at while attending to normal, routine activities.
work dipped. No amount of painkillers to It may also emerge suddenly with no
combat her aches helped. She underwent a apparent cause. Worse still, the problem does
battery of tests and investigations. The not ease by rest, or sleep. You feel so worn

CHRONIC FATIGUE AND HOMEOPATHY
out — you sense you have no energy to such as a runny nose. The problem is: these
complete half of your normal daily activities. medications are often habit-forming.
Physical, or mental, activity makes you feel Besides, they also carry their own set of sideeven
worse. effects, some of them serious.
CFS can affect anyone; it often affects more Homeopathy has proven to be not only safe,
women than men. It usually develops in but also effective in the treatment of CFS.
one’s early 20s and/or up to the mid-40s. Homeopathic medicines like Acid
Children may also be affected, usually Phosphoricum and China Officinalis are useful
between age 13 and 15. in CFS. Homeopathic medicines strengthen
What actually causes CFS is not known.
There are no diagnostic tests available. CFS
immunity; they also help ease fatigue. This
helps bring balance to the body and its
innumerable functions. Clinical trials have
is suspected after conditions that may also proven the efficacy of Homeopathic
cause extreme fatigue are ruled out. Experts medicines in the treatment of CFS.
suggest that prolonged, or long, extended
working hours, lifestyle changes, highly
stressful professions, mental stress and viral
illnesses, may trigger the illness.
A diagnosis of CFS is made only after the
patient has experienced extreme fatigue for
at least six months. This also takes into
account constant fatigue, or tired feeling,
listless sleep, impaired memory and
concentration, muscle pains, headaches,
sore throat, aches or pains in multiple joints.
Other notable symptoms may include
sensitivity to light, eye pain, neck tenderness
[sensitivity to touch] and lymph node
enlargement in the armpits, allergies and
sensitivity to foods, odours etc., There may
also be irritability and mood swings. In
extreme cases, there may be intense anxiety
and depression. Some patients may also
become detached and/or have trouble
performing at work.
Conventional medicine offers no effective
treatment, except for non-steroidal antiinflammatory
drugs [NSAIDs] that suppress
body ache and/or fever, besides
antihistamines to relieve allergic symptoms,
Self-Help
� Try to avoid, or reduce, stress.
Evaluate your lifestyle factors and
nutritional deficiencies, including
certain medications that may trigger
CFS, with your physician.
� Take adequate rest; let go, accept
things as they are.
� Regular aerobic exercise [20-25
minutes, daily], or brisk walk for halfan-hour,
daily, followed by a 20minute
meditation session and
listening to soft, soulful music, are all
helpful.
� Take vitamin C [1,000-2,000 mg],
with B-complex, beta-carotene
[25,000-50,000 IU] and zinc [30
mg], daily. These supplements boost
your immunity and also protect
from illness.
� Dark chocolate is useful for easing
CFS symptoms.
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That Sinus Twinge
Your head aches badly. You feel miserable.
Your eyes ache. You feel as if they could
pop out from the socket. Your face also aches,
and you can’t bear the slightest touch.
Many people go through such a
predicament. Reason: they are all affected by nasal drops, and the like. Not just because of
chronic sinusitis.
their side-effects, but because she felt they’d
Mrs Vijaya came to us with such symptoms. never give her relief beyond containment.
She had been suffering from frequent cold This made her seek Homoeopathic
and cough, since she was ten. She often had treatment — her quest brought her to our
post-nasal drip, leading to cough, blocked Clinic. A detailed case analysis revealed that
nose and severe headache. This used to be she was a strong-willed, intelligent,
worse at night — she would get up and take dominating, career-oriented women, with
steam inhalation. She would feel a wee bit equally strong feministic views. She liked to
better — not relatively at ease. She was perform at her best, always. After few doses
frustrated with conventional treatment, of Ferrum Metallicum 200, based on her list of
Types
Sinusitis is classified by the sinus cavity
it may affect:
� Maxillary sinusitis — pain or pressure
in the maxillary [cheek] area [e.g.,
toothache, headache]
� Frontal sinusitis — pain or pressure in
the frontal sinus cavity [located
behind/above eyes]; headache
� Ethmoid sinusitis — pain or pressurepain
behind the eyes; headache
� Sphenoid sinusitis — pain or pressure
behind the eyes; this may refer to the
vertex of the head.
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SINUSITIS AND HOMEOPATHY
s y m p t o m s , f o l l o w e d b y d i e t a r y
modifications, she never complained about
her headaches and blocked nose.
Sinusitis, in simple terms, is inflammation, or
infection, of the paranasal sinuses — this
may include the frontal, ethmoid, maxillary,
and sphenoid sinuses. These sinuses are
hollow air spaces within the bones
surrounding the nose, which produce
mucous. One of the main functions of the
sinuses is flushing mucous secretions into
the nose.
When the sinuses are blocked, due to
inflammation, it leads to a moist
environment in the sinuses. This may often
provide the ‘soil’ for infection and also spurt
symptoms, such as headache, while bending
forward, mild-to-moderate form of fever,

SINUSITIS AND HOMEOPATHY
fatigue, sneezing, cough, and congestion of Conventional treatment is usually
the nose. Other symptoms may include post- antibiotics and surgery. They may be
nasal drip, or mucous drainage at the back of only palliative.
the throat.
Sinusitis can be acute [less than four weeks],
subacute [4-12 weeks], or chronic [12
weeks, or more]. Nearly 90 per cent of
sinusitis occurs as a result of a lingering cold
or allergy. Factors predisposing sinusitis may
include nasal polyps, tumours, adenoids,
deviated nasal septum, smoking etc.,
When left untreated, sinusitis may
sometimes create its own sequel: bronchitis,
pneumonia and asthma. It is often diagnosed
clinically on symptoms. An X-ray of Homoeopathy has gained immense
paranasal sinuses and CT scan may confirm popularity in the treatment of sinusitis.
the diagnosis.
Unlike conventional medicines which
Self-Help
��Identify and try to avoid allergens
[allergy-causing substances]
� Eat a high fibre diet; take vitamin C
[1,000 mg, daily]
� Add cayenne pepper and raw onion
to your diet
� Drink adequate water
� Place a hot, damp towel on the face
frequently
� Avoid smoking
� Avoid sugar, soft drinks, white flour,
white rice, and all refined and/or fast
foods
� Use salt water nose drops. They help
keep the nasal passages clean; they
also lower the risk of infections.
suppress symptoms, Homeopathic medicines
boost the body’s defence mechanisms. This
leads to a significant reduction in the
frequency and intensity of sinus infections,
along with total removal of the inherent
tendency itself. Homeopathic medicines are
also safe and effective — they provide longterm,
tangible results.
Homoeopathy, being a holistic therapy, lays
emphasis on the onset and on actual
symptoms, type and odour of discharge,
temperament and emotional factors of the
individual, rather than just the source of
infection. For e.g., yellowish-green mucous
that comes out in strings calls for Kali
Bichromicum. Yellowish-green mucous,
which is offensive, calls for Mercurius
Solubilis. Likewise, an irritable individual
may need Hepar Sulphurica; and, a mildtempered
person, with sinusitis, may need
Pulsatilla.
9 I JANUARY 2010

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HEALTH QUIZ
1. Tuberculosis of skin is known as 6. Koplik’s spots are seen in the
a. Lupus vulgaris following condition
b. Psoriasis vulgaris a. Measles
c. Acne vulgaris b. Small pox
d. None of the above c. Mumps
2. Colour Blindness is more
d. Chicken pox
common in 7. The following is a rich source
a. Women of Silica
b. Men a. Oats
c. None of the above b. Egg yolk
d. All of the above c. Cucumber
3. Chromosome representing
d. Cabbage
female is 8. Omega fatty acids are found in
a. XY b. XXY the following
c. XXX d. XX a. Tomato seeds
4. Pitting of nails is seen in the
b. Flaxseeds
c. Halim seeds
following conditions
d. All of the above
a. Lichen planus
b. Psoriasis vulgaris 9. Sensitive scalp is due to
c. Alopecia areata deficiency of
d. All of the above a. Silica b. Zinc
5. Which is the commonest cause of
c. Biotin d. Ferritin
parotid gland swelling 10. World Diabetes Day is on
a. Measles
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b. Mumps
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b. 25 December
c. Chicken pox
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c. 14 Novemeber
d. None of the above
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d. 11 July
1. a - Lupusvulgaris 6. a - Measles
2. b- Men 7. c- Cucumber
3. d- XX 8. b-Flaxseeds
4. d- All of the above 9. b- Zinc
5. b- Mumps
10. c- 14 November
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interfaced with HIRAS [Healthcare
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