Gayatri Nimbhore

ABSTRACT Homesickness is known as “mini grief”. It is defined as “a negative emotional state primarily due to separation from home and attachment of persons, characterized by a longing for home and with difficulties in adjusting to the new place. Objective: To evaluate the impact of most similar homoeopathic medicines in treatment of after effects of homesickness. Materials and methods: A prospective study was carried out within the duration of 6 months at Motiwala National Homoeopathic Medical College, Nashik. Patients between 19-25 years of age staying away from home for study, were screened with john archer et al, 1998 questionnaire scale. The most similar medicines after case taking and repertorization were prescribed and followed up for 6 months. Outcome for treatment was assessed with before and after questionnaire provided. Result: After analyzing 45 patients, 6 cases (13%) were improved, 36 cases (80%) are improving and 3 cases (7%) were not improved. This research concluded that homoeopathic individualized medicines are effective in treatment of ailments from homesickness in professional course students. Significant difference (t-0.05=2.014, < t=17.2) using paired t-test was observed at the end of study. Natrum muriaticum, pulsatilla, phosphorus, ignatia were found to be the most useful medicines in treating after effects of homesickness. Conclusion: This study conclude that individualized homoeopathic medicines are effective in cases of ailments from homesickness.

Hypertension is a global public health problem with increasing prevalence. There is limited updated information on the prevalence of hypertension in the given population. Survey based on data collected during health screening camps held at given locations in Nashik. A total of 369 patients were included in this study.

Allergic Rhinitis is an atopic disorder presenting with symptoms of nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge andsneezing. Avoiding of allergens or desensitization against allergen is ideal treatment,Homeopathyhasgoodscopeintreating allergicrhinitis.Objective: -To study the effect of Arsenic album 200 against homeopathic indicated remedy in casesof Allergic Rhinitis. Method: 46 Patients with Allergic Rhinitis of 10-50 years of age wereseparated in 2 groups. Group 1 was treated with arsenic album 200 and the group2 was treated with Homeopathic indicated remedy. The Visual Analogue Scale was assessedintheprocessbeforethe treatment.Eachsymptominthevisualanalogue scalecarriedsumof10 marks in total, which was further divided into 3 categories— a) mild. b)moderatec)severe. Result: Group 1 from total no of patients 23 out of which 15(65%) patientswere improved and 8(35%) patients were not improved, whereas in group 2 18(77%) patients wereimproved and5(23%) patientswerenotimproved.Conclusion:HomoeopathicIndicated remedy is more effective than Arsenic album 200,as Homoeopathic indicated remedy acts onthe individualization of each person differently according to his PQRS symptoms, where asArsenicalbum actson thetotalityofthediseasesymptom andnot thepatient asawhole.

Stress affects most population emotionally as well as physically. Sources of stress includes academics, occupational, financial, social and physiological changes. Sometimes stress persist in spite of resources, regular relaxation practices. Objective: To screen the youth for analyzing various sources and levels of their stress. Materials and Method: By using ISMA stress questionnaire. Results: The common causes of stress were: academic stress- 17 cases (37.77%); career stress - 8 cases (17.77%); familial stress - 8 cases (17.77%); assumed responsibility stress - 2 cases (4.44%); stress related to relationships & past events- 9 cases (20%); stress about health- 1 case (2.22%). Which shows the academic stress is present more in youths. Conclusion: Once identifying the stressors in day to day life, by choice of integrated mode of therapy like homoeopathy, counseling etc. one can reduce the levels of stress. Mechanism to cope up with such stress will improve the functioning ability of the youth which will be having great impact on their productivity.

Buffaloes share 44.1% of milk production in Maharashtra. Jafarabadi breed is highly rendered breed in western Maharashtra.(1) Lactation period in buffalo ranges from 295 to 300 days. Genetic and non-genetic factors affect lactation efficiency in buffalo.(2) National action plan of dairy development vision 2022 aims increase milk productivity throughout country. But we are facing challenges like low productivity of bovine and lack of preventive action against adulteration of milk and use of synthetic steroids as galactagogue i.e., oxytocin. It causes various deleterious effects like decrease fertility of cattle, excessive hemorrhage. The aim of this study was to observe effectiveness of Urtica urens 6C in increasing milk quantity in lactating Jafarabadi Buffaloes For 6 months from the same stable. Using cluster sampling technique, a sample of 30 healthy lactating, Jafarabadi buffaloes who had not yet received oxytocin injections were studied for 6 months. Pilot study for 15 days capturing the yield before administration of the medicine. For a total of six months, 15-day admission cycles of the medication and a placebo were repeated. After analyzing all data in SPSS, the results indicate that Urtica urens 6C is effective in boosting lactation efficiency in lactating Jafarabadi buffaloes

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition among women aged 40 to 80 years, significantly impacting their quality of life. Despite available conventional treatments, interest persists in alternative therapies like Homeopathy. This case series investigates the efficacy of Homeopathic interventions in managing SUI. Through consecutive sampling, with a total of 45 patients with clinically diagnosed SUI were recruited. Additionally,the study aimed to identify the most commonly prescribed remedy for this condition. Homeopathic medicines were administered based on symptom similarity. The Questionnaire for urine incontinence diagnosis (QUID) scale was used for diagnosis whereas Symptom Severity Score (SSS) Scale was utilized to evaluate the severity of SUI Before and after treatment. Thorough homeopathic consultations and personalized prescriptions led to significant reductions in SUI severity post-treatment, with mean score of SSS decreased from 7.8 before treatment to 5.3 after treatment. The findings of this study indicate that homeopathic medicines significantly help in controlling the cases of SUI.

Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, poses significant challenges in its management due to limited efficacy and adverse effects associated with conventional therapies. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Bacillus no.7, a probiotic agent, and individualized homeopathic medicine in the treatment of gout. A comparative interventional study was conducted on 46 patients diagnosed with gout, systematically assigned to two groups: Group A receiving individualized homeopathic medicine , Group B receiving Bacillus no. 7. ACR EULAR Criteria was utililized for screening the potential patients of gout.The primary outcome measures serum uric acid levels, assessed at baseline and follow-up visits over a period of 6 months. Secondary outcomes encompassed reduction in intensity of pain (using NPRS). Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in pain intensity and serum uric acid levels in both intervention groups. However, significant difference was observed between Bacillus no.7 and individualized homeopathic medicine groups in terms of efficacy. Furthermore, both interventions demonstrated a favorable safety profile with minimal adverse effects. Overall, our findings suggests that individualized homeopathic medicine may offer promising alternative therapeutic options for managing gout as compared to Bacillus no.7, warranting further investigation into their mechanisms of action and long-term effects.[1][4]

Halitosis or breath odor is defined as an unpleasant or offensive odor emanating from the mouth In the general population, halitosis has a prevalence ranging from 50% in the USA to between 6% and 23% in China, and a recent study had revealed a prevalence of self- reported halitosis among Indian dental students ranging from 21.7% in males to 35.3% in females. The homoeopathic studies on halitosis are very much limited and thus the research wants to know the importance of homoeopathic management in cases of halitosis. Aim and Objectives: This research aimed primarily to explore the efficacy of Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine in cases of Halitosis of age group 3 to 18 years. The secondary objectives is to know the prevalence and to find out the most commonly indicated homeopathic medicine. Materials and Methods: A thorough case-taking process, guided by Homoeopathic principles, was conducted on 45 participants having halitosis. The Organoleptic Scale was utilized to gauge halitosis. Indicated Homoeopathic medicines were prescribed based on symptom totality. Regular assessments, follow-ups, and statistical analysis using t-tests and Microsoft Excel were integral components of the methodology. Results: The result reveals 80% participants shown improvement in halitosis after homoeopathic intervention while 20% shown resistant to the improvement and statistically the study is highly significant as collected t value (13.33) exceeded the table t value of 2.02 at 5% significance. Conclusion: The study found that the indicated homoeopathic medicines exhibited a notable effect in ameliorating the halitosis, assessed by organoleptic scale of age group 3 to 18 years.

Background Haemorrhoid complaint is a common anorectal conditions seen in day to day practice by general physician, general surgeon and gastrointestinal surgeons. It affects significant portion of global population, with roughly 80% of individuals facing this condition Objective- To find out the effectiveness of homoeopathic drugs in reducing inflexibility of symptoms, to enhance the quality of life of patient suffering from hemorrhoids and to find out the generally indicated homoeopathic drugs in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Materials and methods- This study employed case series design, exercising simple random sampling, to prove the effectiveness of homeopathic drugs in treating hemorrhoids, with data collected through symptom questionnaires, case record formats, and the Short Health Scale( SHS- HD), and follow- up assessments conducted at 15- day intervals. Result-Medicines were administered on base of symptom similarity. Among them 44 cases( 97.2) were bettered, 1 not bettered( 2.8) and Mean of Symptom questionnaire all 45 cases before intervention was 3.8 and after intervention score 1.9, this shows significant enhancement in the case. Mean of SHS- HD of 45 cases before interventions score was 20.9 and after intervention score 8.8 shows the significant enhancement in quality of life of case. The generally indicated drugs are Sulphur(17.7) Phosphorus( 15.5) Nux vomica( 13.3) Lycopodium( 11.1) Lachesis( 11.1).

Background: Tobacco dependence is a major health concern globally, and finding effective treatment options is essential for reducing its prevalence and associated health risks1. Aim: To study the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic medicine for reducing the tobacco dependence in age group of 18-60 years. Objectives: Primary objective: To study the effect of individualized homeopathic medicine in reduction of frequency for tobacco. Secondary objective: To find the most frequently indicated homeopathic medicine in reducing the tobacco dependency. Materials and Methods: Case series study was done among 30 subjects with Tobacco dependence randomly selected from M(N)HMC OPD and peripheral camps. Status of dependence of subjects was measured with Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence scale. Individualized homoeopathic medicine was administered. Result: Statistical analysis was done using Paired t test. Out of 30 patients, effectiveness of Individualized homoeopathic medicine is seen in 26 patients (86.66%) and frequency & dependency remains same in 4 patients (13.33%). Conclusion: According to statistics of nicotine addiction calculated before and after intervention of individualized homoeopathic medicine for dependency and frequency of tobacco eaten per day gives the t value of 10.16 and 7.15 respectively Hence, we concluded that Individualized homoeopathic medicine is effective in reducing the tobacco dependency.