Pediculosis

Pediculosis

Introduction Pediculosis, commonly known as lice infestation, is a prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide, particularly children. These parasitic insects infest human hair and skin, leading to itching and discomfort. The most common forms are head lice...
Retention of Urine

Retention of Urine

Introduction: Retention of urine, also known as urinary retention, is a condition where the bladder is unable to empty itself completely, leading to the accumulation of urine. This condition can be distressing and uncomfortable, affecting both men and women of all...
Varicose veins & it’s management

Varicose veins & it’s management

Varicose veins are a common vascular condition characterized by enlarged, twisted veins that usually appear on the legs. These veins, often blue or purple in color, result from weakened valves within the veins, causing blood to pool and veins to stretch. While...
Winter season and Diseases of childhood

Winter season and Diseases of childhood

Winter season can bring about a myriad of health challenges for children. As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, certain diseases become more prevalent among the younger population. Understanding these seasonal health risks is crucial for parents and...
Physiognomy & Disease

Physiognomy & Disease

INTRODUCTION- The term ‘’Physiognomy’’ refers to features of face, to infer the relatively enduring character or temperament of an individual. In simple terms it is the mirror of inner and hidden aspect of a person which is not known to the outer world. Lavater...
Exploring Vitamin D Deficiency

Exploring Vitamin D Deficiency

Introduction:In the intricate tapestry of human health, Vitamin D plays a pivotal role, acting as a crucial regulator of various physiological processes. However, a deficiency in this essential vitamin has become increasingly prevalent, casting a shadow on the...
Gastric Carcinoma

Gastric Carcinoma

Introduction: Needless to say, gastric cancer is still one of the leading cause of deaths all around the globe. A good prognosis follows an early diagnosis, which is uncommon when it comes to gastric cancer. Awareness and education are hence, crucial, at this point....
Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis

Introduction: Conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye,” is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. It is a highly prevalent condition that affects people...
The Monsoon Season and Its Impact

The Monsoon Season and Its Impact

Introduction – The monsoon season, characterized by heavy rainfall and increased humidity, has a significant impact on public health. This article explores the various factors that contribute to the rise of diseases during the monsoon season, highlighting the...
Ayurvedic Management of Gout

Ayurvedic Management of Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe joint pain, inflammation, and tenderness, usually affecting the big toe. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, offers holistic approaches to manage gout by addressing the underlying...
Understanding Hysteria

Understanding Hysteria

Introduction:Hysteria, also known as conversion disorder, is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects individuals both physically and psychologically. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of hysteria, including its causes, symptoms, and...
Natural Ways For Arthritis Management

Natural Ways For Arthritis Management

Arthritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the joints, causing stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are several natural remedies that can help manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life. Here...
Halitosis

Halitosis

Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It is estimated that over 80 million people in the United States alone suffer from halitosis. While it is not a serious medical condition, halitosis can be embarrassing and...
Gynaecological Aspect of Obesity

Gynaecological Aspect of Obesity

 INTRODUCTION-Now a days obesity is not only an individual or a social issue alone along with cosmetic nuisance but it also plays a major role in various health issues and early death due to different systemic problems. Overall, it possesses as metabolic disorder...
Breast Filariasis & Breast Carcinoma

Breast Filariasis & Breast Carcinoma

Breast Filariasis & Carcinoma Breast filariasis and breast carcinoma are two distinct medical conditions that can affect the breast tissue of women. While breast carcinoma is a type of cancer that originates in the breast tissue, breast filariasis is caused by a...
Thyroid Gland

Thyroid Gland

INTRODUCTION:- It is the largest endocrine gland. It’s functions are as follows:-a. Secretes hormones –i. Triiodothyronineii. Tetraiodothyronineiii. Calcitonin Weight – 25g It is a organ in the body which is having rich blood flow. Dimensions – 5cmx2.5cmx2.5cm of each...
H3N2 Virus (Another Outbreak ?)

H3N2 Virus (Another Outbreak ?)

In recent weeks, an outbreak of the H3N2 virus has been reported in various parts of the world. This strain of influenza virus is particularly concerning as it has the potential to cause severe illness and even death, especially in vulnerable populations such as the...
Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a type of autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body. This condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicle, causing it to shrink and stop producing hair. It affects both men and...
Hedonic Hunger

Hedonic Hunger

Hedonic hunger refers to the drive to eat food for pleasure or reward, rather than due to physical hunger. It is often triggered by emotions, stress, or environmental cues, such as the sight or smell of palatable food. People with high levels of hedonic hunger may...
Amnesia

Amnesia

Amnesia is a condition in which a person experiences an inability to recall certain memories or information. The term “amnesia” comes from the Greek word “amnesis,” which means “forgetfulness.” There are several types of amnesia,...
Ayurveda (An Overview)

Ayurveda (An Overview)

Ayurveda is thousands of years old science, which is not only about treating a disease but also teaches us a way to live a life which will help us in preventing many health issues as well. Many ayurvedic vaids and saints such as Maharishi Charak, Maharishi Vagbhata,...
Indisposition (Overview)

Indisposition (Overview)

INTRODUCTION- It is defined as slight alteration of health as well as slight feeling of uneasiness which is manifested by few trivial symptoms observed only a short time due to some exciting cause which can be removed by a slight alteration in diet and regimen which...
Bronchial Asthma

Bronchial Asthma

INTRODUCTION-Bronchial asthma which is termed also as ‘Asthma’ (common name) is a chronic inflammatory respiratory system disease which is marked by bronchial hyperreactivity which needs lifelong management and physician care. It is a life debilitating condition in...
The Save of Y – Chromosome

The Save of Y – Chromosome

‘Ayurvedic approach to refine y-chromosome” Genetics; a beautiful word with infinite questions and answers of the life on earth and universe. Modern medical sciences explain the life in definition of chromosomal bodies and genes 500 years back ago but...
Ayurvedic Concept of Metabolism

Ayurvedic Concept of Metabolism

Introduction Ayurveda is the oldest medical sciences which consist of 8+ specialities and 16+ super specialities. In those ayurvedic specialities metabolism and metabolic disorders like diabetes, ibs, etc. have a main role in ayurved. ACHARYA CHARAK and ACHARYA...
Permanent Maxillary 1st Premolar

Permanent Maxillary 1st Premolar

Chronology- FIRST EVIDENCE OF CALCIFICATION – 1.5 YEARS TO 1 YEAR 9 MONTHSENAMEL COMPLETION – 5-6 YEARSERUPTION – 10-11 YEARSROOT COMPLETION – 12 – 13 YEARS DIMENSIONS- LENGTH OF THE CROWN – 8.5MMLENGTH OF THE ROOT – 14.00MMLENGTH OF THE MESIODISTAL DIAMETER OF THE...
Gripe Water

Gripe Water

Introduction- ग्राइप वाटर एक इतनी प्रचलित सिरप है जिसका प्रयोग बहुत ज्यादा हुआ । परन्तु क्या यह आपके बच्चे के लिए बिल्कुल सुरक्षित है या नही ? क्या इसको आप अपने बच्चे को दे सकते है ? क्या इसके कुछ दुष्परिणाम है ? ग्राइप वाटर का प्रयोग बच्चे के पेट दर्द के लिए बहुत...
Signs of Improvement in Homoeopathy

Signs of Improvement in Homoeopathy

 INTRODUCTION- In Homoeopathy Dr Samuel Hahnemann explained the law of Similia as its basis and he further stated the law of ‘’SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURANTUR’’ which means let like be cured by likes. It is based on totality of symptom, drug individualization as well as...
Juxta Glomerular Apparatus

Juxta Glomerular Apparatus

DEFINITION :-Juxta means near. Hence , it is a specialized organ which is situated just near the glomerulus of each nephron. STRUCTURES OF JUXTAGLOMERULAR APPARATUS :- Juxtaglomerular apparatus includes three important structures:- 1. Macula densa 2. Extraglomerular...
Migraine Headache

Migraine Headache

Migraine is characterized by periodic headaches, typically unilateral, often associated with visual disturbances and vomiting Classification • Classical migraine: visual and sensory symptoms precede or accompany the headache• Common migraine: no visual or sensory...
Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious Anemia

 INTRODUCTION-First of all, anaemia is a broad term but in normal understanding it refers to low haemoglobin count in blood which makes blood unable to provide adequate oxygen in body leads to fatigue and various symptomsAnaemia can be caused by many reasons, so...
Animal Placenta

Animal Placenta

Here’s what you should know about Placenta of Animals! What is a Placenta The placenta is an organ of metabolic interchange between the conceptus and the Dam. The placenta is also an endocrine organ that secretes hormones There are 7 types of Placenta as explained...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

INTRODUCTION- It is a blanket term used for different types of chronic inflammatory disorders of GIT (Gastro intestinal tract) which can be debilitating and can leads to life threatening complications. Researchers in current scenario believed that loss of tolerance...
EARLY EMBRYONIC DEATH IN ANIMALS

EARLY EMBRYONIC DEATH IN ANIMALS

Embryonic mortality refers to the losses which occur in the period between fertilization and the completion of the stage of differentiation at approximately day 45.Embryonic death or mortality denotes the death of fertilized ova and embryo up to the end of...
लम्पी स्किन डिज़ीज़

लम्पी स्किन डिज़ीज़

राजस्थान में फैल रही है लम्पी स्किन डिज़ीज़, संक्रमित पशुओं का घट जाता है दुग्ध उत्पादन राजस्थान की बड़ी आबादी पशुपालन से जुड़ी हुई है इसलिए पशुओं में जब कोई संक्रामक बीमारी फैलती है तो उसका एक भारी भरकम नुक़सान पशुपालकों को उठाना पड़ता है। हाल ही में राजस्थान के...
Mental Health & Homoeopathy

Mental Health & Homoeopathy

Abstract: The mental level is the highest and most significant level of human functioning. An individual’s mental plane is what tracks shifts in comprehension and consciousness, revealing the true nature of that individual. It gives someone the ability to think,...
Managemental effects on Animal Reproduction

Managemental effects on Animal Reproduction

The farm manager has the ability to control or manipulate the management of the farm, Examples of how farmers control or manipulate these factors include: •a suitable vaccination program•strategic worm control program•selection of both male and female animals on the...
HEMOSTASIS

HEMOSTASIS

Hemostasis is derived from two words. These are HEMO and STASIS. HEMO means BLOOD and STASIS means STANDING STILL. So Hemostasis is defined as the stopping of bleeding or the arrest of bleeding. WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS STAGES OF HEMOSTASIS?When there is an injury in the...
विष का सामान्य चिकित्सा क्रम (Tricks)

विष का सामान्य चिकित्सा क्रम (Tricks)

विष का सामान्य चिकित्सा क्रम : विष चिकित्सा के दो भेद -१. सामान्य चिकित्सा क्रम – जिस विषाक्तता में स्पष्ट पता नहीं लग पाता कि कौन सा विष हैं उसमें सामान्य चिकित्सोपक्रम का उपयोग किया जाता हैं।२. विशिष्ट चिकित्सा क्रम – प्रत्यक विष की अलग अलग चिकित्सोपक्रम...
Human Pelvis

Human Pelvis

IntroductionThe pelvis is the lower part of the torso. It’s located between the abdomen and the legs. This area provides support for the intestines and also contains the bladder and reproductive organs The pelvic region of the trunk includes the bony pelvis, the...
Drug therapy in Children with PEM

Drug therapy in Children with PEM

Malnourished children have high incidence of intercurrent infections causing frequent use of drugs.The nutritional status is known to alter the biological functions in children. It is essential to know about the pharmacokinetics of drugs for malnourished children in...
योनिव्यापद

योनिव्यापद

योनिव्यापद वर्णन चरक संहिता के चिकित्सा स्थान ३० में किया गया हैं, सुश्रुत संहिता एवं अष्टांग संग्रह के उत्तरतंत्र के ३८ में किया गया हैं, अष्टांग हृदय के उत्तरतंत्र के ३३ में किया गया हैं। योनिव्यापद की संख्या : सभी आचार्यों ने योनिव्यपद की संख्या २० मानी हैं। १. चरक...
Concept of Symptomatology in Homoeopathy

Concept of Symptomatology in Homoeopathy

INTRODUCTION- In general symptom is defined as ‘’circumstances or indications which serve as evidence of something’’ where as in pathology it is termed as ‘’which arises due to a particular disease and act as its indication. The word symptom is derived from a Greek...
EXAMINATION OF PREGNANT LADY

EXAMINATION OF PREGNANT LADY

Aims for performing obstetrical examination -• Access the general condition of the lady and the foetus• Detect the complications• Confirm the diagnosis• Access the severity of condition of woman• Evaluate expected date of delivery (EDD)• Recognize high risk...
Signs Of Death

Signs Of Death

Signs of Death The changes which occur after death are helpful in estimation of time of death. Immediate signsEarly signsLate signs Immediate Signs: the earliest signs of death Stoppage of function of nervous systemInsensibility and loss of both sensory and motor...
Medico Legal Importance of Death

Medico Legal Importance of Death

ABSTRACT Death particularly the death of humans-has commonly been considered a sad or unpleasant occasion due to the affection of the being that has died and the termination of social and familial bond with the deceased. Thanatology – is a branch of science that deals...
FUNCTIONS OF PLASMA PROTEINS

FUNCTIONS OF PLASMA PROTEINS

The different functions of plasma proteins are as follows:- ●ROLE IN COAGULATION OF BLOOD ●ROLE IN DEFENCE MECHANISM OF THE BODY ●ROLE IN MAINTAINING THE OSMOTIC PRESSURE IN THE BLOOD ●ROLE IN REGULATION OF ACID – BASE BALANCE ●ROLE IN VISCOSITY OF BLOOD ●ROLE IN...
Xanthelasma

Xanthelasma

INTRODUCTION-It is often confused with xanthoma but the basic difference is the location of the fatty lumps, so when it is present over the eyelids then it is known as XANTHELASMA and when it is found over hands, buttocks, joints, tendons, elbow, etc. anywhere else...
Hiccups

Hiccups

Introduction :- Hiccups or also spelled as hiccoughs are mostly benign and transient (3 to 4 at a time), but sometime it is excessive ( greater than 30 at a time ) Mostly the benign and transient type of hiccups are infrequent and mostly comes in evening time. But...
Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis

 INTRODUCTION- Cholelithiasis is also known as gall stones in common terminology which is a disease of gall bladder which remains asymptomatic and very common now a days, in cases where they become symptomatic needs medical management.First of all, gall bladder is a...
Medicinal Properties of Common Spices

Medicinal Properties of Common Spices

Garlic (Allium Sativum) – It have Cardiovascular benefits, it acts by reducing total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.Garlic have other beneficial properties , such as preventing and curing common cold. So used for treatment of cough and chest pain due to...
CARBOHYDRATES CLASSIFICATION

CARBOHYDRATES CLASSIFICATION

DEFINITION: – Carbohydrates are defined as the polyhydroxyaldehydes / ketones / compounds which produce them on hydrolysis. CLASSIFICATION OF CARBOHYDRATES:-The other name of carbohydrates is saccharides. These saccharides are majorly classified into 3...
Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections

 INTRODUCTION- It is an infection of urinary system which involves- Upper tract-kidneys and ureters, as well as lower tract- bladder and urethra (any part of tract can be involved). Mostly it involves the bladder and the urethra which is more painful in comparison to...
TOOTH NUMBERING SYSTEM

TOOTH NUMBERING SYSTEM

At the time of clinical practice, it is quite difficult to use the whole anatomical name of a tooth like PERMANENT MAXILLARY RIGHT CENTRAL INCISOR. To avoid this difficulties, there introduced some SHORT HAND SYSTEM of notation. There are many short hand system of...
Hordeolum

Hordeolum

 INTRODUCTION-Hordeolum (medical term) which is commonly known as ‘STYE OR STY’ is a red lump on the edge of eyelid which is very painful formed due to blockage and infection of oil glands present along the eye lashes follicle. It’s common to have a stye on only one...
Hepatitis A (Pathophysiology)

Hepatitis A (Pathophysiology)

 INTRODUCTION-Almost all liver infection which is caused by viruses which leads to inflammation and damage is termed as ‘Viral Hepatitis’. Causative agents are viruses namely hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.In Type A hepatitis is an acute infection which is also called as...
Hernia

Hernia

What is hernia ? • A hernia is a type of disease which happens when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in muscle or tissue..• It is very common in people.• It is also seen after any type of surgical procedure. There can be many types of hernia —-There...
Clavicle

Clavicle

MEANINGClavicle is a Latin word. It means KEY. It looks like f in Italic. It is also known as COLLAR BONE.TYPEIt is placed horizontally. It is the only long bone.LOCATIONIt is present between the junction of neck and thorax. Its anterior aspect lies between the...
Mental Diseases

Mental Diseases

INTRODUCTION- In Organon of Medicine 6th edition, Dr. Hahnemann writes about the mental disease in the Aphorism 210-230 which is considered as one of the genuine and elaborative record of mental diseases till today.Dr. Hahnemann defines it as -‘’all the so called...
Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris

 INTRODUCTION-It is the formation of comedones, pustules, papules, nodules or cysts, etc. due to obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles along with their sebaceous gland in the adjacent areas mostly on face and upper trunk of affected individuals in their...
Anemia

Anemia

According to WHO criteria, anemia is defined as blood hemoglobin concentration <13 g/dL or hematocrit <39% in adult males and Hb <12g/dL or hematocrit <37% in adult females. It can be classified in many ways. Classification Of Anemia- Based on mean...
Adipose Tissue & Cryopreservation

Adipose Tissue & Cryopreservation

The adipose tissue harbors benefits already known since the time of Napoleon, when it is believed to have been used to help the healing of amputated limbs. Over the years, it has been discovered that the cells of the adipose tissue, if infiltrated in the subcutaneous...
Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy

(PART – 1) The term anatomy is coined by Aristotle 2300 years back. It is derived from 2 Greek words. These two words are ANA and TOME. Here ANA means up and TOME means to cut. So, Anatomy means to cut up. Anatomy means dissection in Latin. Now let’s know the proper...
Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania

INTRODUCTION- It is also known as ‘TRICH’ which is mainly characterized by recurrent pulling out of one’s own hair without any cosmetic reasons from different parts like scalp or any other part of the body (eyebrows, eyelids, etc.) resulting in hair loss...
ABORTION

ABORTION

Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the period of viability i.e., 20 weeks of gestation or birth weight of 500 grams. TYPES OF ABORTION: There are two types of abortion: Spontaneous AbortionInduced AbortionSPONTANEOUS ABORTION :It is also known as...
SALIVARY GLAND

SALIVARY GLAND

Salivary gland consists of two words. One is salivary came from the word saliva and other is the gland. So let’s know what is saliva? Saliva is the fluid / liquid which is present in the mouth and secreted and produced by the salivary gland. Now let’s understand the...
Eczema & Homoeopathy

Eczema & Homoeopathy

INTRODUCTION- Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a collective term used for non-contagious inflammatory chronic skin condition (different types of skin swelling) whose onset is early childhood present in the form of dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, elbows,...
Routes of Drug Administration

Routes of Drug Administration

Definition –  Routes of drug administration means how the drug is given to the patient , it can be of various methods whether it can be orally , rectal, sublingual , injectable , inhalation, nasal etc Classification- Drugs are classified on the basis of how they...
HUMAN CELL

HUMAN CELL

CELL : DEFINITION :- On the basis of no . of cells present in organisms , organisms are divided into two types. One is unicellular organisms and other is multicellular organisms. Organisms possessing only one cell are called as unicellular organisms and organisms...
Pediatric Dentistry & Caries

Pediatric Dentistry & Caries

Introduction to pediatric dentistry and Caries in children Pediatrics is part of the health care that deals with infants, children through adolescence along with those with special needs Pediatric dentistry is such a speciality in which you deal with oral health...
Constipation in Children

Constipation in Children

Introduction Passing of hard stools less than 3 times in a week , or more infrequently is known as constipation. Some children normally do not pass stool at regular intervals and  feels no problem while passing stools ,and there is no irritable problems and...
Buccal Cavity (Basics)

Buccal Cavity (Basics)

INTRODUCTION Cavity means space. So buccal cavity is the space in the mouth. It means when we open our mouth we see a space inside it. That space is called Buccal cavity. If we hold our cheek , then we will observe that there is also a space between our cheek and...
Neck Pain & Cervical Spondylosis

Neck Pain & Cervical Spondylosis

Introduction- Neck pain , a very common problem which we all have gone through, atleast once in our lifetime. In this article we will learn about basic causes of it and some bits of information about Cervical spondylosis and its management. Causes- Mechanical causes-...
हिक्का श्वास चिकित्सा अध्याय ( With Tricks )

हिक्का श्वास चिकित्सा अध्याय ( With Tricks )

इस व्याधि को दुर्जय अर्थात बहुत कठिनता से ठीक होने वाली व्याधि माना गया हैं। हिक्का और श्वास की चिकित्सा न की जाए तो शीघ्र ही प्राण को हर लेने वाला होता हैं। जब किसी अन्य रोग से पीड़ित व्यक्ति जब मरने वाला होता है तो वो हिक्का और श्वास अवश्य ही होती हैं।हिक्का और...
Alcoholism

Alcoholism

Abstract Alcohol is a new problem of the modern society. Alcohol when used in a low amounts might be good for health but in higher amount it is really hazardous for health. Alcohol distributes throughout the body ,affecting almost every system of the body and altering...
Raktmokshan

Raktmokshan

Abstract Raktmokshan is one of the therapy of Panchkarma. Raktmokshana deals with removal of toxic or polluted blood.It has been seen raktmokshan has been  very effective in the treatment of various skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis etc. Rakta is mainly a...
Pathophysiology of Dysmenorrhoea

Pathophysiology of Dysmenorrhoea

Introduction- It is defined as painful lower abdominal cramps or pain that occur with menstruation also known as ‘menstrual pain’ in common words, it is known as most common gynaecological problem in form of pelvic pain in women in their reproductive life....
MEASLES IN CHILDREN

MEASLES IN CHILDREN

INTRODUCTION- • Commonest vaccine-preventable illness.• Highly contagious viral infections of respiratory system.• Characterized by fever ,URTI , generalized maculopapular rash.• Self limiting course but high morbidity and mortality. EPIDEMIOLOGY-A) Measles virus is...
Adulteration & Ayurvedic Herbs

Adulteration & Ayurvedic Herbs

Introduction to Adulteration :- If you are taking local unauthentic herbal preparations and it’s not working people usually blame Ayurveda or herbal drugs but the deep rooted problem is not the drugs but the “Quality of Drugs”. Adulteration is a...
Hahnemannian Classification of Disease

Hahnemannian Classification of Disease

Introduction- Dr. Samuel Hahnemann believed in the dynamic origin of the disease and could not accept the nosological classification of the diseases. He observed the patient and disease as an individual entity. Disease for Hahnemann is the deviated state of health...
Adverse Drug Reactions

Adverse Drug Reactions

Let us first understand the difference between Adverse Drug Reactions and Adverse Events. Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)- These reactions may occur acutely and chronically and can result from interactions with multiple medications. Adverse Event- It is any negative...
GIT Diseases – I

GIT Diseases – I

Hope this article is going to clear your concept about diseases of gastrointestinal tract. Let’s start up with congenital abnormalities. Omphalocele- This happens when abdominal musculature is incomplete and the viscera herniate into ventral membranous sac.Imp note-...
Role Of Minerals in Nutrition

Role Of Minerals in Nutrition

Introduction- The term ‘minerals’ refers to elements in their simple inorganic form. Minerals are vital to health as they help in regulating and building the body cells along with vitamins and amino acids. Each of the essential food minerals does a specific job in the...
Fingernails Analysis

Fingernails Analysis

  What do your  “fingernails” say about your health? (आयुर्वेदिक दृष्टिकोन)       आयुर्वेद में निदान हेतु आमतौर पर बहुत उपकरण प्रचलित है। जैसे जीभ, बाल, नाखून, त्वचा आदि बाहरी गुण उसे व्यक्ति की आंतरिक स्वस्थ के बारे में बताते है।...
Cyanosis

Cyanosis

What is cyanosis ? Cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the skin , nails  and lips .ie the color of the skin is turned blue and lips colour also changes from pink to blue or purple. Why cyanosis occurs ? What is the cause of cyanosis ? Cyanosis is caused due to...
Tongue Analysis  (Ayurveda perspective)

Tongue Analysis  (Ayurveda perspective)

       आयुर्वेद के अनुसार, जीभ एक प्रणालीगत स्वास्थ्य को देखने के लिए एक मजबूत निदान उपकरण है। यह एक व्यक्ति के आंतरिक स्वास्थ्य में एक बहुत ही सटीक दृष्टिकोण है। जीभ विश्लेषण को नाड़ी, नाखून और चेहरे के निदान के पूरक के रूप में इस्तेमाल...
Pathophysiology Of Warts

Pathophysiology Of Warts

Introduction- They are noncancerous rough elevations on the skin. Causative agent are human papillomavirus (HPV) when enters the skin through cut or break and thus causes infections. Symptoms- Mostly they are asymptomatic but sometimes they may cause pain(in soles),...
GINGIVAL  DEPIGMENTATION

GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION

INTRODUCTION :             Pigmentation is a discoloration of the oral mucosa or gingiva due to the wide variety of lesions and conditions.  Oral pigmentation has been associated with a variety of endogenous...
Dhatu (Introduction)

Dhatu (Introduction)

 Human physiology depends on balanced state of dosha, dhatu, malas.Doshas are the three main bio energies which control all physiogical activities. Dhatus are the building blocks of the body while malas are excretory products formed during metabolic activities of...
PRAKRITI (Constitutional body type)

PRAKRITI (Constitutional body type)

Introduction:-  According to Ayurveda, every individual is unique. Not only each individual has different size and shape but also physiological and even psychological characters are different. Prakriti is nothing but the nature of an  individual .We can also...
BONE LOSS & PATTERNS IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE

BONE LOSS & PATTERNS IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE

INTRODUCTION:-           The height and density of alveolar bone are normally maintained by equilibrium, regulated by local systemic influences between bone formation and bone resorption.   When resorption exceeds...
APPROACH TO HEMOPTYSIS

APPROACH TO HEMOPTYSIS

Definition: It is defined as expectoration of the blood from the respiratory tract. Massive hemoptysis: Massive hemoptysis is broadly defined as production of 500-600 ml of blood over 24 hours; 100 ml within 1 hour or bleeding necessitating transfusion or causing...
PHYSIOLOGY OF MENOPAUSE

PHYSIOLOGY OF MENOPAUSE

       BASIC TERMINOLOGIES- Menopause- The term ‘menopause’ means cessation of menstruation. It can be defined as physiologic or iatrogenic cessation of menses (amenorrhea) due to decreased ovarian function.(Age of menopause is normally...
PROCEDURAL FAILURES

PROCEDURAL FAILURES

PROCEDURAL FAILURES Pre-therapeuticTherapeuticPost therapeutic PRE-THERAPEUTIC Incorrect patient selection:Age : older v/s younger  prognosis is better in younger individualsSocio-economic status indirectly reflect on the periodontal therapy outcome as a poor...
Inflammation (Modern & Ayurvedic Aspect)

Inflammation (Modern & Ayurvedic Aspect)

Inflammation (Introduction) : Inflammation in simple words may be defined as a fundamental protective response. There are mainly 4 cardinal signs of inflammation given by Celsius W- Warmth( Latin- Calor) E- Erythema (Latin-rubor) E- Edema (Latin – Tumor) P- Pain(...
FAILURES IN PERIODONTAL THERAPY

FAILURES IN PERIODONTAL THERAPY

Introduction: Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. In periodontal treatment, when we don’t achieve the desired results we term it as failure. Treatment success: Bleeding...
HOLISTIC APPROACH TO OSTEOARTHRITIS

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO OSTEOARTHRITIS

INTRODUCTION-Osteoarthritis of Knee, is a very common disease all over the world after Diabetes & Hypertension. Commonly, it is known as wear-and-tear arthritis because the natural cushioning between joints & cartilages wear away. Due to this, the bones of the...
Nocturnal Enuresis

Nocturnal Enuresis

Introduction :- Nocturnal Enuresis commonly known as bed wetting , it is a type of voiding disorders in children, upto the age of 5 years as a part of normal childhood development. But in adults, it may occur due to alcohol intoxication. Normally at the age of 3 to 5...
Artavavyapad or Menstrual Disorders

Artavavyapad or Menstrual Disorders

Introduction – Artava refers to menstruation or menstrual blood, ovum and also ovarian hormones. Ovum influences fertilization, fetus and also causes certain gynecological disorders. Ashtartavadusti or eight menstrual disorders- Etiology of astartavadusti :...
Vitiligo (Homoeopathic management)

Vitiligo (Homoeopathic management)

INTRODUCTION- Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder generally characterized by white patches of skin on different parts of the body. Melanocytes or skin-pigment cells present in the skin are usually affected (Melanocytes responsible for skin-pigment are either...
URINARY TRACT INFECTION

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

UTI : An overview on disease and management Urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in any part of the urinary system, which includes  kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. The infective organism enters through the urethra causing inflammation of the...
Carbon group

Carbon group

GROUP INDICATIONS :- 1. Carbons are characterized by long-standing lingering disease slowly progressing. with tendency to chronicity and malignancy. 2. Sluggishness is another Hallmark of carbon group. i) Sluggishness of circulation leading to varicosity of veins and...
Acid Group (Materia Medica)

Acid Group (Materia Medica)

GROUP INDICATIONS :- 1. DEBILITY All acids have marked debility that is expressed at the level of both mind and body. It is a chronic progressive debility arising from deep-seated pathology or constitutional disturbance Acid produce marked neuro-asthenia. Debility...
Water soluble vitamins

Water soluble vitamins

Introduction :- Water soluble vitamins do not get stored in the body (except vitamin B12) so they can run out of the body in a shorter time. So they need to be continuously supplied to the body Most of them act as a coenzyme in several metabolic pathways Vitamin B1...
Homoeopathic Group Study of “Fe” Group

Homoeopathic Group Study of “Fe” Group

FERRUM GROUP (Fe) INTRODUCTION- Iron is a grayish or silvery white, lustrous,malleable and ductile metal which is a good conductor of heat and electricity with the symbol Fe which comes from the latin word ferrum which means iron.It is one of the  most common...
बालग्रह

बालग्रह

बालग्रह का शाब्दिक अर्थ है शिशु को ग्रहण करने वाला अर्थात वह व्याधि जो शिशु को ग्रहण करता हैं। बालकों के शरीर में ग्रहों का प्रवेश सामान्य लोगो के द्वारा नहीं देखा जा सकता बल्कि उसे सूक्ष्म दृष्टि से देखा जा सकता हैं। ग्रहों से रक्षा करने के लिए देवव्यपाश्रय एवं...
नवजात शिशु परिचर्या (Tricks)

नवजात शिशु परिचर्या (Tricks)

शिशु के जन्म होते ही परिचर्या के कर्मो का क्रम अलग अलग आचार्यों ने अलग अलग क्रम वर्णन किया है जो निम्न है : १. चरक संहिता में निम्न ८ परिचर्या के क्रम का वर्णन मिलता है : Trick – ” PSM पर गर्भ की नजर ” P – प्राण प्रत्यागमनS – स्नानM...
DIET AND REGIMEN

DIET AND REGIMEN

GENERAL PRINCIPLES- Hahnemann asserts that in order to achieve rapid cure three conditions must be fulfilled –‘SIMILIMUM’, ‘MINUTEST DOSE’, ‘PROPER REPETITION’.Here second condition of minute dose is very critically important as it should be given ,so as to produce...
DERMATOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

DERMATOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

SKIN IN AYURVEDA-TWACHA The embryological evolution of the skin(twacha) is attributed to the union of sukra and sonita by Acharya Susruta. It is a collection of various elements(dhatus and updhatus) distributed with their function. A/C to Vagbhata, due to the paaka by...
कुमारों में संस्कार (Trick)

कुमारों में संस्कार (Trick)

संस्कार का महत्त्व गुणों की वृद्धि एवं गुणों में परिवर्तन करना होता हैं। संहिताओं में बाल्यकाल में ८ संस्कारों का वर्णन मिलता हैं। ८ संस्कार निम्न वर्णित हैं जो निम्न है : जातकर्म, नामकरण, निष्क्रमण, अन्नप्राशन, कर्णवेधन, चूड़ाकर्म, उपनयन, वेदारम्भ संस्कार। Trick...
Role Of Systemic Antibiotics In Acne  Vulgaris

Role Of Systemic Antibiotics In Acne Vulgaris

INTRODUCTION :- Systemic antibiotics and retinoid are the main therapeutic classes of treatment available for management of moderate to severe acne, especially of cane are unresponsive to topical treatments or have significant effect on quality of life.But in view of...
The Seven Chakras

The Seven Chakras

 CHAKRA EXPLAINED :- The word Chakra is a Sanksrit word meaning “wheel” or “circle”, and it refers to the individual circular spinning wheels of energy located throughout the body.The Chakra System is a complex network of energy channels connecting these wheels and is...
ACNE VULGARIS

ACNE VULGARIS

Acne vulgaris is a disorder of pilosebaceous unit which predominantly affects the peribubertal population and clinically manifests as comedones , papules , nodules, pustules, and cysts and heals with scars. PATHOGENESIS Although the exact cause of the acne is unknown...
Sequelae of dental caries & Apical periodontitis

Sequelae of dental caries & Apical periodontitis

Dental caries being the most common disease in oral cavity is often ignored and untreated it develops further complications, including chronic irreversible pulpitis and further down necrosis of pulp. The pulpal necrosis is followed by periradicular diseases of either...
Group study of Mg & KALI grp.

Group study of Mg & KALI grp.

MAGNESIUM GROUP (Mg) INTRODUCTION- Magnesium is a silver white lightest metal (2/3rd of aluminium weight) known used in construction. It plays an important role in life processes of plants and animals.Chlorophyll contains magnesium,it also takes part in duplication of...
  Epilepsy

  Epilepsy

Introduction It is estimated that there are greater than 10 million people with epilepsy in India.Its prevalence is around 1 % in our society. According to various data it is estimated that the overall prevalence of epilepsy in India is is 5.59-10 per 1000. Epilepsy...
कल्प स्थान ( सारांश )

कल्प स्थान ( सारांश )

कल्प स्थान को दिव्य स्थान या विकल्प स्थान भी कहते है। इस स्थान में १५ द्रव्यों का आश्रय बनाकर कुल ६०० विरेचन ( वमन + विरेचन ) योगों का वर्णन किया गया हैं। अध्याय १ – मदनकल्पम् मदनफल – Randia spinosa ( Family – Rubiaceae )मदनफल के पर्याय – मदन,...
Acupressure For Stress

Acupressure For Stress

INTRODUCTION :-                 Acupressure is the process by which normal energy flow in the meridians is restored by the application of pressure to certain points in the body. Meridians are...
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Introduction- Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune chronic disease which may become systemic disease. It is three times more common in in women, it’s onset is during 4-5th decades of life with 80% patients developing arthritis in 35-50 years. The most common...
Homoeopathic Aspect

Homoeopathic Aspect

ACUTE & CHRONIC DISEASE 1)ACUTE DISEASE CAUSE- Due to transient explosion of latent psora induced by exposure to some exciting causes.Sometimes (in epidemic diseases)acute miasams both recurring and non-recurring type are responsible. ONSET- Sudden with rapid...
Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus – The Sweet and Silent Killer Introduction :- November 14th, World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating...
Depression

Depression

Introduction- Depression is a common mental disorder and approximately 5% of adult suffer from it worldwide.Depression is now a trending disease worldwide you may find even celebrities commenting on this disease on social media.Depression has become a major...
आसन

आसन

पीठ के बल लेटकर किए जाने वाले आसन – १. पवनमुकतासन : विधि – पीठ के बल लेटकर दोनों एड़ी और पंजे मिलाकर रखे। श्वास भरते हुए दाएँ पैर को दाएँ दायी ओर ले जाए। श्वास छोड़ते हुए दाए पैर को वापिस लाकर जमीन से 4 अंगुल उपर रखे। श्वास भरते हुए दाहिने पैर को मोड़कर अपने...
Ophidia Group (Materia Medica)

Ophidia Group (Materia Medica)

NAME OF DRUGS & COMMON NAMES 1. Bothrops Lanciolatus ( Yellow viper ) 2. Bungarus Fasciatus ( Banded Krait ) 3. Cenchris Contortrix ( Copperhead snake of North America ) 4. Crotalus Cascavella ( Brazilian Rattle Snake ) 5. Crotalus Horridus ( Rattle snake of North...
रसायन अध्याय

रसायन अध्याय

चरक चिकित्सा स्थान में कुल ३० अध्याय है, चिकित्सा का अर्थ है रोग उत्पादक कारणों को शांत करना या उत्पन्न न होने देना । चिकित्सा स्थान की शुरुआत रसायन व वाजीकरण अध्याय से की गई है, रसायन और वाजीकरण चिकित्सा में रसायन चिकित्सा की प्रधानता है, अतः रसायन की व्याख्या प्रथम...
HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT

HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT

Hypertension, or High blood pressure is classified as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mm Hg and diastolic pressure over 80 mm Hg. To prevent high blood pressure, everyone should be encouraged to make lifestyle modifications, such as eating a healthier diet,...
Dental surveying

Dental surveying

What is a Dental Surveyor? –        An instrument to determine the relative parallelism of two or more surfaces of the teeth and or other part of cast of the removable partial denture. What is Surveying?...
DYSMENORRHOEA AND PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

DYSMENORRHOEA AND PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

DYSMENORRHOEA means cramping pain accompanying menstruation. CLINICAL VARITIES OF DYSMENORRHOEA: SPASMODIC DYSMENORRHOEA: most prevalent; manifest with craping pain usually on starting two days of menstruation.CONGESTIVE DYSMENORRHOEA: manifest as pelvic discomfort...
Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia

It is defined as sudden, usually unilateral, severe, brief, stabbing, lancinating paroxysmal recurring pain the distribution of one or more branches of 5th cranial nerve. It is an extremely painful condition as it is unique to humans. it is a syndrome in which...
HIGHEST IDEAL OF CURE

HIGHEST IDEAL OF CURE

(Organon of Medicine, Sec. 2) In the beginning of Organon Hahnemann gives an idea about the very object of the physician which is expressed as the “Mission of the Physician”. When the objective of the physician has thus been fixed, we should have a very clean concept...
MULLERIAN  ANOMALIES

MULLERIAN ANOMALIES

Mullerian anomalies are congenital disorders i.e. present since birth which is developed during embryonic morphogenesis of female foetus. These are caused by some errors in mullerian ducts during morphogenesis.Classification of Mullerian Anomalies :Class 1 –...
आसन

आसन

योग का शाब्दिक अर्थ है जोडना। योग का हमारे जीवन में महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है। आसन तीन प्रकार से किए जाते है।1.खड़े होकर किए जाने वाले आसन।2.बैठकर किए जाने वाले आसन।3.लेटकर करने वाले आसन। पेट के बल करने वाले आसन। पीठ के बल करने वाले आसन।यहां पर हम खडे होकर किये जाने वाले...
Trigeminal Nerve

Trigeminal Nerve

Any effective treatment and diagnosing of a problem can only be done when there is a proper understanding of the anatomy and innervation. To properly understand the dental problems and further actions towards treatment requires the knowledge of trigeminal...
ORGANON OF MEDICINE

ORGANON OF MEDICINE

The Whole book is divided into two parts:I. IntroductionIt is a review of the allopathic system of medicine, it deals with the various prefaces of different editions of the Organon of Medicine.2. Organon properIt is again subdivided into two:(a) The Doctrinal part...
Dhatu & Updhatu

Dhatu & Updhatu

                  BODY TISSUES ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA(DHATU) Sharira (body) according to Ayurveda is made of many substances. The substance that gives form to the body in Ayurveda is...
Dental Cements

Dental Cements

What are dental cements? –       Material formed by mixing powdered oxide and acidic liquid (except for resin cements)  What are the general characteristic of dental cements?...
Adverse Drug Reactions- Skin manifestations

Adverse Drug Reactions- Skin manifestations

-An adverse drug reaction is any noxious change which is suspected to be due to a drug. It occurs at doses normally used in humans, requires treatment or decrease in dose of drug and requires caution in future use of same drug. -Cutaneous reactions are among the most...
Ayurvedic concept of wellness

Ayurvedic concept of wellness

Abstract- “Necessity is the mother of invention.”The most necessary thing in today’s era is health. Ayurveda is a great invention present since time immemorial. Ayurveda is a great gift to mankind. We may see that lifestyle disorders are trending in today’s modern...
Angina Pectoris

Angina Pectoris

Angina also called Angina Pectoris, is a symptom of underlying heart condition. It happens when some part of the heart doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen. This decrease of oxygen being delivered to the muscle of the heart happens if one or more coronary...
Identification of drug by suffix

Identification of drug by suffix

Learning the drugs name is for sure a difficult task. Fortunately, generic names tend to follow patterns, with prefixes and suffixes often determining the class of medication.In this article we will be talking about the drugs with similar suffix. -afil :- Vasodilators...
AGNIKARMA (THERMAL MICROCAUTERY)

AGNIKARMA (THERMAL MICROCAUTERY)

DEFINITION OF AGNIKARMA- त्वऽ.मांससिरास्नायुसंध्यस्थिस्थितेऽत्युग्ररुजिवायौ । Thermal Cautery should be done in presence of very severe pain in the skin, muscles, veins, ligaments, jointsand bones caused by vata (aggravation). (SUSHRUTA SAMHITA – SUTRASTHANA...
विशिष्ट कर्म ( परिभाषा )

विशिष्ट कर्म ( परिभाषा )

कर्म : संयोग च विभाग च कारणं द्रव्यमाश्रितम्।कर्तव्यस्य क्रिया कर्म कर्म नान्दयपेक्षते।। आचार्य चरक के अनुसार जो संयोग और विभाग में अर्थात शरीर मे परिवर्तन में कारण हो , द्रव्य में आश्रित हो और कर्तव्यों के लिए होने वाली क्रिया को कर्म कहा जाता है। कर्म किसी अन्य कर्म...
त्रिविध नाडियां एवं षट् चक्र

त्रिविध नाडियां एवं षट् चक्र

नाड़ियां असंख्य बतायी गई है, जो हमारे पूर्ण शरीर में व्याप्त होकर, परस्पर सम्बन्धित रूप से कार्यों का निर्वाहण करती हैं । यह नाड़ियां मन एवं कर्म शक्ति का वहन करती है तथा जाल के सदृश संपूर्ण शरीर में ऊर्ध्व:, अध:, तियर्क होकर सभी अंग प्रत्यंगो में व्याप्त होती है ।...
Yoga ?  सूर्य नमस्कार

Yoga ? सूर्य नमस्कार

योगा के बारे में निश्चित रूप से सुना तो सबने होगा हि और कभी न कभी अभ्यास भी करा होगा, परंतु क्या आप जानते है कि जिसे आप योगा समझते है वह योगा है ही नहीं परंतु योगा का एक अंग है । तो आइए जानते है की असल मे योगा है क्या ?? योग का शाब्दिक अर्थ ‘जुड़ना’ होता...
Dental caries & Etiology

Dental caries & Etiology

Dental caries is the most common complaint that a patient comes to a dentist with. So what exactly are dental caries ? To be defined they are preventable chronic and biofilm mediated disease modulated by diet. This multifactorial, oral disease is caused primarily by...
Fat Soluble Vitamins (PEDIATRIC OVERVIEW)

Fat Soluble Vitamins (PEDIATRIC OVERVIEW)

Vitamins are organic proteinaceous compounds required in small amounts for maintenance of health and normal growth that are not synthesized in the body and must be obtained from diet Vitamins are categorised in mainly two groupFat soluble : A,D,E,KFat insoluble : B,C...
CLASS 1 CAVITY PREPARATION FOR AMALGAM RESTORATIONS

CLASS 1 CAVITY PREPARATION FOR AMALGAM RESTORATIONS

Principles of Cavity Preparation for Amalgam Restorations1) OUTLINE FORM -Area of tooth surface that will be included within the outline of the cavity.-The outline form of the prepared cavity is approached from some central position of the tooth surface, extending...
DISORDERS OF MENSTRUATION

DISORDERS OF MENSTRUATION

-a normal menstrual cycle is usually of 28 days measured by the time between the first day of one period and first day of next.-duration of bleeding is 4-6 days and estimated blood loss is around 80ml.-the deviation of ±7 days from 28 days rhythm is common.-menstrual...
भैषज्य कल्पना (Imp. points & Tricks)

भैषज्य कल्पना (Imp. points & Tricks)

नव्य – पुराण द्रव्य ग्रहण नियम :- नव्य – Trick – ” गुवा में कुकु अश्व को शतावरी, सौंफ चरा कर प्रसारित कर रही थी ” गुडुची, वासा, कुटज, कुषमांड़, शतावरी, अश्वगंधा, सहचरी, सौंफ (शतपुष्पा), प्रसारणी पुराण – गुड़, शहद, घी, अन्न, बाह्य...
औषध संग्रह काल एवं संरक्षण

औषध संग्रह काल एवं संरक्षण

औषध संग्रह काल : १. प्रयोज्यांग के अनुसार औषधियों का संग्रह – (a) आचार्य चरकानुसार, औषधियों का संग्रह- Trick – ” MSMS”(M – मूल, S – शाखा पत्र ) शिशिर ऋतु – इस ऋतु में मूल का संग्रहण करना चाहिए वसंत ऋतु – इस ऋतु में शाखा...
CINA

CINA

ASCARIASIS IN CHILDREN AND COMPLETE DRUG PICTURE OF CINAAscaris lumbricoids worms known as the “small intestinal roundworms”, which is a type of parasitic worm, is the most common affecting worm in the human population. It affects hbhumans causing the...
Kennedy’s classification

Kennedy’s classification

Kennedy’s classification of partially edentoulus areas Tooth loss is one of the most common problems with which a patient comes to a dental clinic. This can either be a completely edentulous or partially edentulous area The causes of tooth loss are many from age to...
Menopause – II

Menopause – II

In my previous blog , I had covered the gross knowledge about menopause and it’s treatment, now in this blog I will be dealing with the endocrinal concepts behind the menopause and will emphasis on future HRT.Endocrinology of menopause :-Prior to menopause ,...
SARCOIDOSIS

SARCOIDOSIS

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unkown etiology that is characterized by the presence of non caseating granulomatous granulomas. Etiology: – common in northern parts of Europe; severe among west Indian and Asian backgrounds – common...
Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety is a normal defensive mechanism of our body to cope with unwanted and threatening situations. Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives in response to physical and psychological stress. According to DSM-5, the diagnosis of GAD is made when...
Mission Of the Physician

Mission Of the Physician

(Organon of Medicine Sec. 1) Introduction :- Hahnemann was dissatisfied with the medical practice during his time. He believed that medicine was practiced more as ‘an art of physic’ (drugging) than ‘art of healing’. Hahnemann realised the necessity for a strict...
Menopause

Menopause

Clinical diagnosis of Menopause is absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months without any other pathology .This is also known as retrospective menopause Firm diagnosis of menopause: • FSH is elevated around the period of menopause (around 45 -55yrs)•...
ESTHETICS IN DENTISTRY

ESTHETICS IN DENTISTRY

Esthetic is concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. Esthetic dentistry is a field of dentistry concerned especially with the appearance of dentition. It might be in the form of arrangement of teeth or change in colour of teeth. It not only covers the...
पारद संस्कार :

पारद संस्कार :

” शोधनं दोषहरणं संस्कारञ्च बलतेजसोअभिवर्धनम्। ” पारद का शोधन करने से पारद दोष मुक्त हो जाता है और पारद संस्कार से दोषो की निवृत्ति के साथ साथ उसमे विशिष्ट गुणोंं की उत्पत्ति और बल और तेज की वृद्धि भी होती है। रसायन कर्म के लिए पारद संस्कार कराने के बाद ही...
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

History – Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is named after popular Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto (1881−1934) studied at medical school of Kyushu University,he was first to describe the symptoms of persons with struma lymphomatosa.Despite Dr.Hashimoto’s...
Septic Shock

Septic Shock

A little brush-up on Shock: Shock is the Clinical syndrome, that results from inadequate tissue perfusion and Cellular Oxygenation, affecting Multiple Organs. (Harrison’s) If not managed, MODS (Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome) sets in, leading to death....
TOOTH NOTATION SYSTEM

TOOTH NOTATION SYSTEM

What is the Tooth Notation System?Tooth Notation System or Numbering System serve as abbreviations. Instead of having to write out the whole name of a tooth, e.g permanent maxillary left lateral incisor, it is easier to assign it a number, alphabet or symbol such as...
मर्म

मर्म

• “मर्म मारयन्ति इति मर्माणि।” (डल्हण) मर्म वह होता है जिस पर आघात लगने से मृत्यु हो जाती है। • “अग्नि: सोमोवायु: सत्वं रजस्तम: पंचेन्द्रियाणि भुतात्मेति प्राणा:।।” (सुश्रुत) अग्नि, सोम, वायु, सत्व, रज, तम, पंच इन्द्रियाँ और भूतात्मा इन बारह को...
बन्ध का नाम (Tricks)

बन्ध का नाम (Tricks)

Trick- कसम से चीन का दाम अनुराधा को खट्टा लगा, विवाह स्थगित हुआ, विमान में उड़कर गौ यमक मण्डल गई पंचायत में Meaning- क – कोश बन्ध (Sheath bandage) स – स्वस्तिक बन्ध (Figure of eight spiral bandage) म – मुत्तोली बन्ध (Recurrent bandage) चीन –...
यन्त्र (Tricks)

यन्त्र (Tricks)

यन्त्र के भेद , वाग्भटानुसार – Trick- “S3 NAT” Meaning- • स्वस्तिक यन्त्र – स्वस्तिक यंत्र वह होते है जो आकृति में मध्य में स्वस्तिक के जैसे होते है। इन यंत्रो की लंबाई अठारह अंगुल होती है। यह प्रायः लोह धातु से बनी होती है। इसका प्रयोग...
CONGENITAL  HEART  DISEASES

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASES

Congenital defects develop during the intrauterine life. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of defects present at the time of birth. Some congenital heart diseases cause no sign and symptom and may be diagnosed later in life when the child grows up....
BRONCHIECTASIS

BRONCHIECTASIS

Bronchiectasis is a chronic suppurative airway infection resulting in irreversible abnormal dilatation of bronchi with production of foul smelling sputum and progressive scarring and damage of the lungs. Aetiology: a) Congenital: Due to defective airway ion transport...
निघण्टु (Tricks)

निघण्टु (Tricks)

निघण्टु शब्द निगमनात् निगन्तव:इति औषमान्यव से बना है। निगमनात् शब्द ज्ञान करने के अर्थ में उपयोग किया गया है। निगम ( निश्चित रूप से ज्ञान ) नि उपसर्ग और गम धातु से बना है जिसमे दोनो पदों का स्पष्ट रूप से वर्णन किया गया है। निगम प्रत्यक्ष पद वृत्ति है। इसके बाद निगन्तु...
PUERPERIUM

PUERPERIUM

Puerperium is the time period after delivery during which reproductive organs of mother in pregnancy comes back to the non pregnant state. Time period of this puerperium is about 6 weeks. Both physiological and anatomical changes during pregnancy comes back to non...
BENEFITS OF AYURVEDA

BENEFITS OF AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is praised by the Sages and Acharyas as the knowledge that is Virtuous. It is useful and beneficial for this world and the next. Why as it considered so? This is because of the following reasons: The objects of Ayurveda are: • Dharma • Karma • Artha • Moksha...
DIABETES IN PREGNANCY

DIABETES IN PREGNANCY

Physiologically during pregnancy insulin resistance increases which is maximum at 24 weeks of pregnancy. This occurs due to hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, prolactin and human placental lactogen(HPL). This increase in insulin resistance causes...
ANTENATAL CARE

ANTENATAL CARE

Antenatal care is the routine control of pregnant women. Antenatal care is essential for the well being of pregnant lady and the fetus. Antenatal care is started before 12 weeks of gestation (known as early gestational period). It is done for screening both mother and...
DIABETES AND ORAL HEALTH

DIABETES AND ORAL HEALTH

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which there is an increase in blood glucose level, now it has become a lifestyle  globe. The disease will lead to several complications like eye related problems, delay in wound healing, heart diseases, kidney diseases, nerve...
ECLAMPSIA

ECLAMPSIA

Eclampsia is a rare condition seen in pregnant woman. It is a severe complication of preeclampsia. It is a serious condition which is characterised by high blood pressure and convulsions. It is preeclampsia complicated with generalized tonic clonic convulsions....
Reye’s Syndrome

Reye’s Syndrome

Reye’s syndrome also known as Reye-Johnson syndrome, although it is a rare but a serious condition which is more common in children with less then of 10 year age. It’s symptoms may include uncontrolled vomiting, confusion, convulsions, altered...
Important points for DG – II

Important points for DG – II

सूतिकादशमूल – लघुपंचमुल, सहचर, प्रसारणी, गुडूची, विश्वा, मुस्तक (लघुपंचमुल में आने वाले द्रव्य – शालपर्णी, पृष्नपर्णी, बड़ी कटेरी, छोटी कटेरी, गोक्षुर ) वरी – वरी शब्द शतावरी के लिए प्रयोग होता है। वरा – वरा शब्द त्रिफला (हरितकी, आमलकी,...
VITILIGO

VITILIGO

A DISEASE THAT CAUSE THE LOSS OF SKIN COLOUR IN BLOTCHES. Vitiligo occurs when pigment producing cells die or stop functioning. It is also known as, : LEUCODERMA : ACQUIRED LEUKASMUS : LEUKOPATHIC : ACHROMIA : ACQUIRED PIEBALD SKIN DEFINITION :- An acquired disease,...
पारद (Tricks)

पारद (Tricks)

• सप्त कंचुक – औपाधिक दोष को ही कंचुक दोष की संज्ञा दी जाती है, कंचुक से तात्पर्य है सर्प की केचुली के आकृति के समान पतली परत का आवरण पारद के ऊपर प्रतीत होता है, यह आवरण पारद की ऊपरी सतह को आवृत किए रहता है । इस आवरण को औपाधिक या कंचुक दोष कहते है। Trick –...
उपरस- शोधन, मारण एवं मात्रा [Video]

उपरस- शोधन, मारण एवं मात्रा [Video]

रसरत्नसमुच्य के अनुसार गंधक, गैरिक, कासीस, फिटकिरी, हरताल, मन: शिला, अंजन और कंकुष्ठ इन आठ द्रव्यों को उपरस की संज्ञा दी हैं । परंतु रसार्णव ने गंधक, गैरिक, कासीस, फिटकिरी, हरताल, मन: शिला, राजावर्त और कंकुष्ठ को उपरस की संज्ञा दी हैं । रसहृदयतंत्र में गंधक, गैरिक,...
रत्न (शोधन, मारण, मात्रा) [Video]

रत्न (शोधन, मारण, मात्रा) [Video]

रत्नों का सामान्य शोधन:जयन्ती स्वरस/ कुमारी स्वरस/ अम्ल द्रव्य/ तण्डुलीय स्वरस/ क्षार द्रव्य/ गोमूत्र इनमे से किसी 1 स्वरस में दोलायंत्र विधि से 3 घंटे तक स्वेदन या प्रतप्त कर 7 बार बुझा लेने से रत्नों का सामान्य शोधन हो जाता हैं।रत्नों का सामान्य मारण:रत्न के साथ...
Mucormycosis

Mucormycosis

Mucormycosis formerly known as zygomycosis is not the new fungal infection which all of sudden have developed instead it’s a old fungus known from years.Now talking about this, we know as of like in any fungal infection the infection occurs when the patient is...
Organon of Medicine and its Different editions

Organon of Medicine and its Different editions

The word ‘Organon’ is a Greek derivation of the word ‘Organum’ which has the following meaning: 1. Literary work 2. A method of scientific investigation 3. Instrument of thought, system of logic Definition Organon of Medicine is a book written by Master Samuel...
PREECLAMPSIA

PREECLAMPSIA

Clinical Presentation: • High BP of pregnant lady beyond 20 weeks of gestation.• Proteinuria.• End organ changes.• No complaints of any headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or visual changes.Severe preeclampsia: • BP shooting more than 160/110 mm Hg• Any end...
Brief Introduction to Ayurveda

Brief Introduction to Ayurveda

Ayurveda – The wisdom of life is found in the knowledge it contains. Ayurveda is not only a science that treat disease, but it is a way of living. What is ayurveda?? Ayurveda is formed by two shabda(sounds); Ayu which means life and Veda which means knowledge....
Gilbert’s syndrome

Gilbert’s syndrome

Gilbert’s Syndrome pronounced as zheel-BAYRS syndrome is quiet common congenital disease which is harmless liver condition. In this condition liver doesn’t properly process bilirubin. It’s diagnosis is generally accidentally/incidental.In this...
FEMALE TUBAL STERILIZATION (TUBECTOMY)

FEMALE TUBAL STERILIZATION (TUBECTOMY)

Tubectomy is a permanent method of contraception. It is irreversible method of contraception. It is a surgical method of female sterilization. Vasectomy is male tubal sterilization. Vasectomy is safer and simpler method of sterilization as compared to tubectomy. Even...
Long Acting Reversible Contraception

Long Acting Reversible Contraception

This category includes contraception devices which have long duration of action and fertility can be regained at any point of time by its expulsion from the body. These includes: • Injectable DMPA • Progesterone Implants • Intrauterine devices – CuT • MIRENA...
Contraception contnd….

Contraception contnd….

Now I’m going to talk about rings and patches which are methods of hormonal contraception :Transdermal Patch – ORTHOERVA • Patch applied to buttocks, lower abdomen, outer arm which releases fixed amount of EE and norergrstromin every day.• For 3 weeks...
विपाक-वीर्य-गुण-रस याद करने की Trick

विपाक-वीर्य-गुण-रस याद करने की Trick

सर्वप्रथम विपाक और वीर्य के अनुसार 4 वर्ग बनाते हैं जो इस प्रकार वर्णित हैं:१. मधुर विपाक, शीत वीर्य२. कटु विपाक, शीत वीर्य३. मधुर विपाक, उष्ण वीर्य४. कटु विपाक, उष्ण वीर्यअब इन वर्गों में आने वाले द्रव्यों का उल्लेख किया जाएगा (with tricks) :१. विपाक – मधुर...
CONTRACEPTION

CONTRACEPTION

Contraception is the method of controlling unwanted pregnancies. It is a method of birth control. It is now-a-days considered very vital due to population explosion. Some common methods of contraception includes condoms, diaphragm, etc. Different contraceptive devices...
Delusions

Delusions

Delusions are characterized as an unshakable belief in things that are not true, and often there is a continued belief in the delusion despite contrary evidence. Why Delusions?? These delusions may appears due to a variety of genetic, biological, psychological, and...
Adrenergic Drugs

Adrenergic Drugs

Adrenaline- It have action on beta 1 & Alpha 1 receptor of blood vessels.So used in where FOC needs to be increased or where vasoconstriction is needed.It can be given as infusion,as injection,nebulizer, and sometimes even intra cardiac adrenaline is also...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

PCOS is known as “polycystic ovarian syndrome” or also known as “Stein- leventhal syndrome”. PCOS is common in women of reproductive age group. It’s prevalence is as high as 25%. It is a disease of long term. PCOS is most common endocrine...
संधान एवं स्नेह कल्पना (Tricks)

संधान एवं स्नेह कल्पना (Tricks)

• ब्राह्मी घृत – Trick – “गाय को ब्रह्मा जी के शंख कुष्ठ से बचाओ” घटक – गोघृत (१ प्रस्थ), ब्राह्मी स्वरस (२ प्रस्थ), ब्राह्मी कल्क (१ तोला), शंखपुष्पी (१ तोला), कुष्ठ (१ तोला), वचा (१ तोला) • नारायण तैल – Tricks – “अश्व...
Psychosis

Psychosis

In this mental disorder condition , patient’s thought and emotions are so impaired that his actual contact is lost with the reality and the person will never accept his abnormal behaviour / activities,that he is doing something wrong or weird.These persons have...
ANALYSIS OF MIASM

ANALYSIS OF MIASM

INTRODUCTION OF HOMOEOPATHY Homoeopathy is a Medical Science developed by Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) a German Physician. It is based on the Principle that ‘LIKE CURE LIKE’ in simple words it means that any substance which can...
मिश्रक वर्गीकरण (Tricks)

मिश्रक वर्गीकरण (Tricks)

• बृहतपंचमूल- Trick- “BTPTG” Meaning- बिल्व, तरकारी, पाटला, टिंटुक, गंभारी • लघुपंचमूल – Trick- “SPBCG” Meaning- शालपर्णी, पृष्णपर्णी, बड़ी कटेरी, छोटी कटेरी, गोक्षुर • कंटकपंचमूल – Trick- “हस कार गोश” Meaning-...
Fever (ज्वर)

Fever (ज्वर)

ज्वर का उल्लेख चरक संहिता के निदान स्थान के प्रथम अध्याय में तो किया ही है साथ ही अन्य जगह पर भी वर्णन किया गया है जैसे, •चरक संहिता के चिकित्सा स्थान, अध्याय ३• सुश्रुत संहिता के उत्तर तन्त्र, अध्याय ३९• अष्टांगहृदय के निदान स्थान , अध्याय २• माधव निदान अध्याय २•...
भैषज्यकल्पना के योग (Tricks)

भैषज्यकल्पना के योग (Tricks)

• वासावलेह – Trick- “बस पिप्पली को घृत मधु दो” घटक – वासा, शर्करा, पिप्पली, घृत, मधु •च्यवनप्राशावलेह – Trick – “पुष्कर वंश के मस्त गुरु का बल जो उनमे वास करता था वह उनसे विदा होने लगा,उनके – •बाल लाल हो गए •चहरे पर छोटे...
रस शास्त्र / भैषज्य कल्पना के योग (Tricks)

रस शास्त्र / भैषज्य कल्पना के योग (Tricks)

• आरोग्यवर्धनी वटी – Trick- “PG लात तेरा सगा चिकु” घटक – पारद, गंधक, लौह भस्म, आभ्रक भस्म, ताम्र भस्म, त्रिफला, शिलाजतु, गुग्गलु, चित्रकमूल, कुटकी • शंखवटी – Trick- “शंखवटी त्रिकटु हिंग पंचलवण पर चिल्लाया” घटक – शंखभस्म,...
Bleaching

Bleaching

Colour of the teeth is determined by the translucency & thickness of the enamel and by the color of the underlying dentin and pulp. Classification of discolouration •Extrinsic- These stains are found on outer surface of teeth and are of local origin ex. Tobacco...
Terminology related to Obs/Gynae

Terminology related to Obs/Gynae

•Abortion- Termination of pregnancy before even completion of full term, it may be done by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.Also when an abortion occurs without any intervention then it is know as misscarriage or spontaneous abortion....
Maternal Adaptation To Pregnancy contnd..

Maternal Adaptation To Pregnancy contnd..

Thyroid metabolism: • Demand by fetus increases for development of fetus brain, especially in 1st three months (fetus’s thyroid gland doesn’t produce thyroid hormone initially for 3 months). • Increased metabolic requirements by mother. • Thyroid hormone...
Anti Obesity Drugs

Anti Obesity Drugs

Obesity itself is the cause and house for many diseases.Generally obesity should not be treated with drugs unless the situation is not controlled by normal dietary and exercises activities.So if in case obesity is becoming a problem then these drugs can be used...
Anti Adrenergic Drugs

Anti Adrenergic Drugs

In our previous post we have already talked about the normal adrenergic actions and now after reading and understanding them it will be very easy to understand these anti adrenergic drugs.These anti adrenergic drugs will block the receptors on which adrenaline acts...
Organophosphate Poisoning

Organophosphate Poisoning

Organophosphates are used as insecticides,medications and nerve agents.These compounds are widely used as pesticides which cause great hazards to human health.Some people consume these hazardous compounds with intend to do suicide. Organophosphates are cholinergic...
MATERNAL  ADAPTATION  TO  PREGNANCY

MATERNAL ADAPTATION TO PREGNANCY

Cellular adaptation is the morphological changes adapted by cells due to increase demand and then revert back to normal after removal of stress. The most important example of cellular adaptation is hypertrophy and hyperplasia of uterus during pregnancy which becomes...
Effects of Adrenergic Drugs

Effects of Adrenergic Drugs

Adrenergic drugs are basically sympathomimetic drugs. They act on adrenergic receptors i.e beta 1,beta 2,beta 3 and on  Alpha 1 receptor.Adrenergic drugs have same action as of adrenaline or nor adrenaline but the difference is that adrenergic drugs are synthetic...
Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects patient’s ability to wake and sleep.People with narcolepsy have irresistible desire to sleep at day time.They may also suddenly fall asleep at any time , during any type of activity.Narcolepsy affects less than...
Terminology Related to GIT

Terminology Related to GIT

•Achalasia- It occurs when nerves in the esophagus becomes damaged.As a result it becomes paralyzed and eventually loses the ability to squeeze food down into the stomach. •Anorexia- Lack of appetite ime person has no desire to eat....
Gait

Gait

What is Gait ?? The manner or style of walking is called gait.Normal gait requires strength,balance,sensation and coordination.Their is always a slight variation in everyone’s pattern of gait.Human gait is phasic forward propulsion of the centre of gravity of...
Terminology Related to CNS

Terminology Related to CNS

•Ambylopia- When nerves pathway of eye doesn’t develop properly then one eye becomes lazy in seeing object and then the brain start seeing from the healthy eye this causes weakness of eyesight from the other eye this condition occurs in early childhood.This can...
Effects of Acetylcholine (Ach)

Effects of Acetylcholine (Ach)

Acetylcholine is the important neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system.As cholinergic and Anticholinergic drugs are widely used for many pathological conditions,so before rushing into the drugs we must be knowing about the normal effects of acetyl...
Cholinergic Drugs

Cholinergic Drugs

Cholinergic drugs are parasympathomimetics or cholinomimetics because they mimics the PSN system or they mimics the Ach activity.These are classified into two wide groups.Some drugs acts just similar to the normal Ach and other drugs just decreases the metablism of...
Monsoon & Homeopathy

Monsoon & Homeopathy

Due to sudden weather change and approach of monsoons some common complaints are quiet oftenly confronted by the people. Complaints like: Mild feverCoryzaFever with chillsItchy noseSkin eruptionsCough etc. Most common monsoon diseases that prevail in India, are:...
Anti Cholinergic Drugs

Anti Cholinergic Drugs

Anti Cholinergic drugs are the group of drugs that acts just opposite to the effects of Ach,they blocks the action of Ach on its receptors.There are wide range of drugs that have anti cholinergic action,few of the drugs have been named here with respect to the main...
Sulfonamides

Sulfonamides

Action- Bacteriostatic P/D- Sulfonamides stops PABA synthesis,which is required for the Folic acid synthesis of bacteria.Now as these drugs stops PABA synthesis which causes stoppage of folic acid synthesis so the bacteria fails to makes it’s DNA due...
Anti Tussive Drugs

Anti Tussive Drugs

A) Demulcents They are the type of drugs which acts on upper respiratory system.They have soothing action and decreases the irritation in the throat. •Lozenges- These are the Demlucents which are in the form of sweet tablets.example- Strepsils,vicks,etc....
Cotrimoxazole

Cotrimoxazole

Action:- Bactericidal Trimethoprim when used alone then have bacteriostatic action but when it is used along with sulfa drugs then it show bactericidal action. P/ D:- The SULFAMETHOXAZOLE stops PABA and the TRIMETHOPRIM part blocks production of...
Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol

Action- Bacteriostatic P/D- Stops protein synthesis of bacteria and hence stops bacterial multiplication.Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a variety of susceptible and serious bacterial infections. Route of...
Tetracyclines

Tetracyclines

Action:- Bacteriostatic P/D:- Tetracyclines moves inside bacteria via porin channels and stops the protein synthesis of bacteria which causes stoppage of bacterial multiplication Tetracycline are synthetic drugs.They are wide spectrum drugs. They are...
Menstrual cycle

Menstrual cycle

Menstrual cycle is a series of natural events that occurs within a healthy woman’s body as it prepares the uterus for the possibility of pregnancy each month.In this process uterus grows and sheds a lining which could support the development of a fertilised...
Important Prefixes for Medicos

Important Prefixes for Medicos

Adeno :- Gland Arthro :- Joint Brady :- Slow (Bradychardia) Broncho :- Air passage way Balano/Balan :- Head of the penis Circum :- Around Cyano :- Blue Cephal/Cephalo :- Head (Cephalgia) Chol/Chole :- Gall bladder Cardio :-...
Drug of Choice

Drug of Choice

•For Acute Bronchial Asthma- Salbutamol •For Acute Gout- NSAIDS •For Acute Hyperkalemia- Calcium gluconate[Calcium gluconate is a cardioprotective.] •For Acute Migraine- Sumatriptan •For Atropine Poisoning- Physostigmine •For Alcohol...
Boost your immunity without any drugs.

Boost your immunity without any drugs.

As we all are going through tough times.It’s time to follow and understand the Ayurvedic approach to maintain our healthThe ancient science belives that if an individual is following the healthy lifestyle along with healthy and balanced diet then no one can ever...
Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)

Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)

GIC was introduced in 1972 by Wilson and Kent.It was developed in attempt to combine the favorable properties of silicate cement and polycarboxylate cement.The first introduced GIC was opaque, limited shade selections, mixing and handling problems and technic...
CNS Depressants (Basic understanding)

CNS Depressants (Basic understanding)

CNS depressant drugs are the group of drugs that slow down brain activity to normal by lowering the neurotransmitters levels and by doing so they treat may diseases or they manage the various brain conditions. Majorly CNS depressants includes- •Sedatives- These...
Drugs for Bronchial Asthma

Drugs for Bronchial Asthma

Bronchial asthma is a condition in which their is an inflammation in Bronchus which causes activation of mast cells.These mast cells secrete histamine and leukotrines which causes spasm in Bronchus and increase secretion in the Bronchus which leads to obstruction in...
All About Cranial Nerves

All About Cranial Nerves

Mnemonic for cranial nerves- Old- Olfactory nerve ( 1)Opie- Optic nerve (2)Occasionally- Occulomotor nerve (3)Truly- Trochlear nerve (4)Their- Trigeminal nerve (5)Are- Abducens nerve (6)Five- Facial nerve (7)Very- Vestibulochochlear nerve/Acoustic/Auditory nerve...
Understanding Nature Of Bacterias

Understanding Nature Of Bacterias

Microorganisms and the drugs used- For bacteria- Anti Bacterial DrugsFor virus- Anti Viral DrugsFor fungus- Anti Fungal DrugsFor protozoa- Anti Protozoal DrugsFor worms- Deworming Drugs In this post we will be talking just about the basic understanding of bacterias....
Macrolides

Macrolides

Action- Bacteriostatic (mainly) but when given at high dose then they act as Bactericidal,but keep in mind that in high dose risk of adverse effect also increases. P/D- Stops protein synthesis of bacteria Points to note-Food interferes with absorption of...
Anti Psychotic Drugs

Anti Psychotic Drugs

We know in psychotic person, activity of Dopamine and 5HT is increased. A) Typical antipsychotic drugsThese are mainly dopamine activity suppressors and have some action on 5HT activity also.Various groups comes under typical antipsychotics like, 1) Phenothiazines-...
Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of fear or worry that interferes with one’s daily activities. Types- Broadly we can classify anxiety into two types- A)General Anxiety disorders (GAD)- It generally effects body and is not like any...
Anti Anxiety Drugs (Anxiolytic Drugs)

Anti Anxiety Drugs (Anxiolytic Drugs)

In our previous post we have already talked about types of anxiety and basic understanding,so here we will be talking about the drugs used in anxiety i.e anxiolytic drugs. Anxiolytic Drugs- A) Benzodiazepines (BZD)-BZDs are sometime knows as benzos, there chemical...
Drugs for Tuberculosis

Drugs for Tuberculosis

FIRST LINE DRUGSThey include drugs like- •INH- INH means isonicotinic acid hydrazide commonly known as isoniazid, they inhibit the synthesis of mycolic acid which is important component of the mycobacterium.It is the back bone for treatment of TB.INH can kill...
Udan Vayu Mudra

Udan Vayu Mudra

Udan Vayu Mudra is a type of hand gesture that is believed to promote the flow of energy to the upper parts of body especially to respiratory passage and brain.So,firstly talking about the Vayu, in ayurveda we believe the Vayu is of five types, प्राण वायु, उदान...
Medical Abbreviations

Medical Abbreviations

These are some of the most commonly used medical abbreviations which you can see on doctor’s prescription.So,after reading this article you will be able to understand the prescription. tds- Three times a dayOd- Once dailyqhs- At nighto/e- On examinationp/c-...
पंचकर्म

पंचकर्म

Backbone of Ayurveda – According to ayurveda , when individual is captured by any of the disease then due to the various factors of that disease , our body gets polluted by pollutants.These pollutants in ayurveda are known as ‘आम’ (am).This pollutant...
आयुर्वेदा

आयुर्वेदा

Ayurveda is not only a pharmaceutical science , instead its an ideal science which guides us to live a healthy and fruitful life. That’s why  महर्षि चरक said – “त्रियोप्ष्टम्भा आहार – निद्रा – ब्रह्मचर्यमिति” Which...
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