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REPORT OF DIAHOM-08

By

Dr. Fatema Chimthanawala

Over the years, The National Academy of Homoeopathy, India, has been conducting bi-annual workshops for students of Homoeopathy. The theme for the present workshop was Diabetes Mellitus. This was a long awaited topic since DM is spreading in pandemic proportions & India leads the world in having the maximum prevalence of this constitutional dysmetabolic state.

          The function was inaugurated by Ms Sushma Pandey (Mayor, Durg) and Mr. Bharat Lal (General Manager- Bhilai Steel Plant). Renowned Diabetologist Dr. Shrivastav was present on the occasion. Rich tributes were paid to Late Dr. J.N.Kanjilal.

          The speakers represented an outstanding team of recognized homoeopathic experts in the field. The first lecture provided an insight of DM from the eyes of a Homoeopath. Prof. Dr. Kasim Chimthanawala lucidly presented the evolution of this dyscrasia from the stage of Diathesis to end results with management of complications. He stressed on the fundamental, exciting and maintaining factors and the entire management with the help of Doctrine of Case types.

                   The subsequent lecture was by Prof. Dr. Sagira. It dealt with understanding and managing a challenging arena of Gestational diabetes. Her statistics revealed that DM affects around 1% of pregnant women in Vidarbha. Irregular habits, sedentary life & obesity in the pre-parturient state, smoking/tobacco chewing also played an important role. She recommended frequent ANC’s/ultrasound for monitoring fetal development, testing of blood glucose levels with planned diet and regular walking.

          The next lecture by Dr. Aadil Chimthanawala provided an over-view of Heart, DM & Homoeopathy. He said that nearly 75% diabetics die of cardio-vascular disease. He stated that the prevalence of Hypertension in Diabetics is 3 times greater than patients who do not have DM which are both classical examples of the manifestive Tubercular state of disposition. He presented cured cases of DM with cardiovascular disease with documentations. “I Am So Sweet!” a poem by Dr. Fatema indicating drugs like Acid phos, Sulphur, Syzygium, and Uranium was presented well.

          While talking about Prediabetes, Dr. Sanjay Chandrakar (Raipur) said that it was an inherited state of predisposition to DM where the tubercular miasm is in a latent state and can react only to a severe exciting factor. In diathesis, reactions are expressed on all or any of the three planes i.e. spiritual, mental and physical but only at the level of sensations.  He ended his lecture by saying that, cure is best achieved in the stage of diathesis and till the disturbances are at the sensational and functional level.

          The subsequent lecture by Dr. Amit Nimbhorkar (Amravati) highlighted the role of Mental State in DM. Persons with a sanguine or melancholic temperament were predisposed to develop DM. Ailments from shock, grief, bad news, over-joy, emotional setbacks, disappointed love, frustrations, humiliations, indignation etc. are well known triggers. Administration of Homoeopathic remedies for both acute/ chronic cases, by proper assessment of the mental state, Psycho-therapy, Meditation & Education regarding self care can manage a case of DM marvelously.

          Then followed an interactive session on Diabetic Foot by Dr. Sanjay Manwani(Durg). He presented cases of Acid Flour and Heckla Lava for effective palliation of DM foot. Dr. Neeta Manwani (Durg) spoke on DM Retinopathy. She commented that diabetics with about 20 years duration, 85% start developing eye problems that can be well postponed if the patient is administered constitutional homoeopathic remedies in early stages. Many repertories have rubrics pertaining to DM retinopathy. Few mentioned in Homoeopathic Medical Repertory – Eyes, Aching Pain, behind (RM 531); Eyes, Amaurosis, Optic nerve paralysis (RM 531); Eyes, Anesthesia of Retina (RM 532); Eyes, Atrophy, Optic Nerve (RM 532); etc. Dr. Nishant Agrawal (Dhamtari) In Nephropathy, at least 35-50% diabetics suffer from minor or major renal pathology which is psoro-sycotic in nature where as in DM Neuropathy, a relatively early and alas one of the most distressing end results of the Diabetic pathogenesis is the affection of nerves. Its extent and intensity depending upon the duration of the disease and the status of glycemic control in which, role of mind and mental state of disposition must be considered while perceiving such a case for management.

          The last two sessions described the role of Diet & Exercise in diabetics.

          The scientific program was comprehensive & innovative in its scope, covering current areas of hot interest in Diabetology. Sessions were planned in a manner conducive to a good interaction between the faculty and the audience. Realizing that all the delegates may not be able to attend all the scientific presentations the articles were printed for perusal of one and all. The Chhatisgarh core group of The Academy (former participants of the postgraduate residential training schools) accepted the challenge of hosting for the first time a regional workshop in the twin cities of Durg-Bhilai.

The Core group under the guidance of Dr. Aadil Chimthanawala - Drs. Sanjay & Neeta Manwani, Preeti Majithia, Sanjay Chandrakar, Praveen Rai, Bharne, Nishant Agrawal & all committee members worked as a team. Without their untiring efforts on all fronts, this “DiaHom-08” would not have seen the light of the day at Durg.

Report by

Dr. Fatema Chimthanawala

Shaad Homoeopathic Hospital,

Near Itwari Railway Station, NAGPUR -2

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• New Book of Dr. Luc De Schepper Published

Advanced Guide for Professional Homeopaths
By  Luc DE SCHEPPER, MD, PhD, LicAc, CHom, DIHom

This book is intended to bridge Dr Luc's two books: Achieving and Maintaining the Simillimum and the book due out in 2009--Jung: Delusions, Dreams and Homeopathy, which has been the core material of his latest seminars. The latest findings about potencies, miasms and observations of Hering are fine tuned for clinicians. Furthermore, eleven intra-uterine questions and eleven questions for the homeopath to see if the clinician has the right remedy are explained in detail with clinical examples. In addition, the core delusion is defined and ways of finding it in the clinic. Jung's introduction of extrovert and introvert types, as well as the functions of consciousness, give the homeopath a solid introduction to use these characteristics to know the constitution and temperament of the patient. This is an invaluable guide for any professional in practice.

Dr. Mahendra Gaushal Delivering lecture at CCRH (Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy) New Delhi on Role of Biomedical Instrumental Parameters in Homoeopathy

New Book of Dr. V.K. Chauhan on UPSC & MD Entrance Exam Preparation released by B Jain Publication, New Delhi

Need Natural Healing Tips - What Is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is the process through which the body can cure itself of illness with remedies that contain minute amount what probably caused the illness to begin with. “Like cures like” is one of the base principles of homeopathic healing. This theory is similar to the way vaccines work. To prevent certain childhood illnesses, a child is given a shot that contains an anti serum derived from the illness itself. This helps the body build up a tolerance on its own and boosts the immune system.

All over the world, homeopathy has become the second most preferred method of healing. One distinct advantage of homeopathic remedies over herbal treatments is the homeopathic remedy offers instant results - providing you have taken the right remedy for your affliction.

Unlike over the counter drugs and prescriptions, there are no unpleasant side effects with homeopathic remedies. These remedies are safe enough for babies and pregnant or nursing women to use. The remedies will not interfere with any regular medication taken either.

The whole idea of homeopathy for the medication to work with your body to help it cure itself. Most conventional medicines mask the symptoms, or cover up the pain. You take an aspirin, your pain is gone, but the problem is still there. Got a cough? Take some cough medicine to cover up that tickle in your throat, but that does not necessarily mean you are cured of the base cause. Homeopathic medicine treats the illness as a whole, no one symptom becomes singled out and treated. By treating the illness in this manner, the cause itself receives treatment, thus effectively eliminating the illness.

Another plus to homeopathic remedies is they are not addictive. As soon as the symptoms stop and you start to feel better, you can stop taking the remedy. On the other hand, should you find that your symptoms are not going away, and then you are probably taking the wrong remedy and should look into using a different one?

So, what is the downside to homeopathy? Firstly, trying to find the right remedy to fit your symptoms can be tricky. For example, there is no across the board homeopathic remedy for headaches. To find your remedy you have to look at where the pain is centralized, what were the circumstances that brought on the headache and what makes it feel worse. Every aspect of an illness has to be considered before you can begin to narrow down your options for remedies.

Homeopathic remedies are widely varied and it would be impossible for a pharmacy or health food store to contain all of them. There are about thirty or so that are commonly used and these you can usually find easily. However, if your remedy is not one of these, then you might find yourself embarking on a very long search to find it.

Source: http://www.freshnews.in/need-natural-healing-tips-what-is-homeopathy-20048, http://naturalhealtharticles.ezinesbydawggone.com/