Vaishali Zodgekar

Muscular dystrophies are group of genetic diseases of muscles. The commonest is Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, prevalence been 1:3500 live male births. Disease manifests at approximately 4years of age with the symptoms like clumsy walking, difficulty in standing, and respiratory failure. Life expectancy is about 20years [1]. There is no specific treatment for curing this disease. Homoeopathy, however, provides a better response in such conditions; one such case report is been presented below. Patient attended outpatient department (OPD) chiefly for complaints of weakness of both the lower limbs, difficulty in walking & falling down frequently. Complaints had increased since last 1 year. Occasionally patient experienced pain in both lower limbs. Dissatisfied with the outcome after taking treatment with modern medicine, patient turned to homoeopathic treatment. After detailed case-taking and repertorization ,he recieved Cina 200 followed by Rhus Tox 200 and Rhus Tox 1M.Along with homoeopathic medicines patient continued with physiotherapy and naturopathy. Within two months of treatment, the patient showed significant improvement in his symptoms and biochemical parameters.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences inadequate amount of sleep or have a trouble in falling asleep. Symptoms of Insomnia include, waking too early in the morning, un refreshing sleep ,- trouble falling or staying asleep ,Fatigue or day time sleepiness, Poor attention or concentration, Impaired performance resulting in problems with work or social life.Insomnia is very common, with nearly15-30% of general population complaining insomnia, requiring treatment. Valeriana Mother Tincture is a Homoeopathic remedy that has been used for its potential calming and sedative effects. Valeriana officinalis has mild sleep-promoting effects that make it a choice of remedy for insomnia. Present study was aimed at studying the effectiveness of Valeriana Mother Tincture in cases of Insomnia. Objectives: to study the efficacy of Valeriana officinalis Mother tincture in Chronic Primary insomnia and to find out the increase in duration of sleep.Materials and Methods: 30 patients of which 25 females and 5 males fitting in the inclusion criteria, according to Insomnia Severity Index(ISI) scale were included in the study. Specific homoeopathic medicines Valleriana officinalis Mother tincture, 10 drops in a cup of water, was prescribed before bed time for initial 15 days and the effect was seen in six follow ups at interval of 15 days for six months. Result: At the end of the study, it was observed that out of 30 patients, 25 patients were improved (83.33%). 5 patients did not improve (16.66%). Conclusion: The study found Homoeopathic specific medicineVallerianaofficinalis Mother Tincture is effective in reducing insomnia.

Maternal and Child Health Care is to protect and promote the Health of Mother and Child. Health of mother before, during, after the delivery plays a vital role in Maternal Mortality Rate. Education and implication of proper nutrition, family planning and vaccination may help to reduce the maternal and children mortality rate. The event aimed to assess the health status of mothers and children in the community while providing essential medical services to improve their well-being.

Increased incidences of myopia, especially in Asian countries, have been attributed to excess near work. Topical use of Atropine was effective in controlling myopia but has got side effects and rebound effects after stopping the treatment. Myopia treatment has come a long way from glasses/contact lenses to advanced minimally invasive refractive procedures and tremendous improvement in technology and increased dependence on digital devices, control of myopia progression remains a big challenge. Homoeopathy mentions Ruta graveolens (Ruta) 30 for myopia with its action on accommodation. Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Ruta Graveolens 30 in terms of static, reducing, or improvingvisual acuity in cases of simple myopia in the age group of 8-30 yrs. in both sexes. Materials and Methods: A total of 320 subjects were screened by Dioptric Test and Vision acuity by Snellen chart, 52 subjects who were diagnosed to have simple myopia were divided into 2 groups by Lottery method sampling, where one group was treated with Ruta graveolens 30 and another group with Placebo, out of 52 subjects 6 subjects were dropped during follow-up. 46 cases of simple myopia from the aged 8–30 years were studied by randomised control method. before the study symptoms were recorded according to the Myopic questionnaire, Dioptric Test and Vision acuity. For the study group Ruta 30 and for the Control group Placebo was given in BD oral dose for 1 day & repeated after every 15 days for 3 months, thereafter, treatment was discontinued. After stopping treatment again symptoms were recorded. Design: This is a randomized, single-blinded, experimental study. Results: Before the study, the mean of the study group was -2.11 D (Right eye) -1.72 D (Left eye), while in the placebo group -2.23D (Right eye) -1.95 D (Left Eye). The difference in means between the two groups of -0.12 (Right eye) and -0.23 (Left Eye). In Dioptric Test, marked improvement was seen in 14 (60.86%) subjects in the study group where the average reduction in dioptric number was -0.75 D, and in 3 (13.04%) subjects’ Dioptric number was static but in 6 (26.08%) subjects no improvement was seen. In visual acuity, 9 (39.13%) subjects show mark improvement with a reduction in visual acuity by 6/3, and 12 (52.17%) subjects show static numbers whereas 2 (8.69%) subjects show an increase in Visual acuity. The mean change after 3 months was 1.91 (Right Eye) and -1.65 (Left Eye) inthe Ruta group and 1.91(Right Eye) and -1.65 (Left Eye) in the placebo group respectively and the difference in their means of -0.34 (Right eye) -0.61 (Left Eye). Conclusion: The results of this study show that the use of Ruta 30 in BD orally dose for 1 day & repetition after every 15 days for 3 months has reduced significantly Myopic progression as compared to the Placebo Group.

Background: Home sickness is the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home. Symptoms of both depression and anxiety are frequently reported by sufferers, along with withdrawn behavior and trouble focusing on things unrelated to their homes. In its mildest form, homesickness drives positive attachment behaviours, such as reestablishing contact with loved ones, and encourages the development of coping mechanisms (1). Homesickness may place individuals at risk for poor adjustment outcomes, such as emotional and social difficulties (1) In the present study we take approach to examine weekly levels of homesickness and to study the effectiveness of homoeopathic management against counseling alone in cases of homesickness. The present study also addresses two main questions. First do homeopathic medicines reduces symptoms across 24 weeks? Also, how counseling reduces symptoms of Homesickness over 24 weeks. The current study extends previous work in several ways. We will examine individual homesickness using assessment (Questionnaire for homesickness) The present study advances the past work on homesickness by using a comparative method of study to find out the effects of homoeopathic management in contrast to counseling alone. Objectives:1) Primary objective-To access the comparison of homoeopathic management versus counseling with placebo in Homesickness. 2) Secondary objective– To evaluate the reduction of symptoms using John archer questionnaire scale of homesickness

Anorexia means loss of appetite. Patient feels fullness after just few mouthfuls.Appetizers are the conventional management prescribed by Allopathic physician. In Homoepathy, Dr. W. Boericke and S.R. Phatak have mentioned alfalfa mother tincture as an appetizer. Objective: 1)To evaluate effectiveness of Alfalfa mother tincture in patients suffering from anorexia 2) To determine effectiveness of Individualized homoeopathic medicine in patients suffering from anorexia.3) To assess the effectiveness of Alfalfa mother tincture over individualized homoeopathic medicine in patients suffering from anorexia.Materials andMethods:The study includes46cases of Anorexia; of which 23 cases were administered Alfalfa Mother Tincture and 23 patients were administered Individualized homoeopathic medicine.Result: t value for paired t-test for group A was 22 and for group B was13.4 and t-value for unpaired t-test were 5.The test result is statistically significant at 5% and 1% level. Conclusion:Alfalfa mother tincture is more effective than Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine in the management of Anorexia.

"Heels fissures," another name for cracked heels, are a quite common foot condition.[1] In this study an attempt has been made to study the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Graphites30 and Individualized homeopathic medicines in the cases of cracked heel in age group of 18-70 years. Aim & Objective:1] To Study Effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Graphites30 and Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in cracked heel in age group of 18-70 years. 2] To find out the most commonly prescribed Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in cracked heel. Material & Method: 30 samples with cracked heels were consider according our inclusion criteria and divided into two group: Experimental group was given Graphites30 while control group was given individualized homeopathic medicines and “SPSG Scale” was utilized for treatment assessment. Participants with a history of diabetes, hypothyroidism, taking steroid treatment, Pregnant and lactating women were excluded. Result: By using Unpaired t test calculated t value (-1.6345) which was less than table value of t (2.05) hence Null hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: In these study Individualized Homeopathic Medicines (5.26) shows more improvement in cases cracked heel than Graphites30 (7.06) on the basis of “SPSG Scale” (Six Point Special Grading Scale)

Pica = magpie, pica disorder is characterized by an appetite pattern and craving for non- nutritive substances. Pica usually does not exhibit any dangerous situations but at times can create complications. Pica clinical manifestation varies greatly and may be linked to the particular features of the substances consumed and its subsequent complications. For mild to moderate case of pica, individualized homoeopathic medicines can be prescribed. Here in, we conducted a study to identify the efficacy of individualized homoeopathic medicines in treating pica for the age group 5-40 years. Out of 45 cases assessed on the basis of PARDI and CGI scale, 40 cases responded to the individualized homoeopathic medicine.

Aim: To Evaluate the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Helonias Dioica 30 and Individualized Homeopathic Medicine in Chronic Low Back Pain of age group between 13 to 60 years using Defense Veterans Pain Rating Scale. Objective: To study the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Helonias Dioica 30 in Chronic Low Back Pain for age group 13-60years and to identify the most indicated Homeopathic Medicine in cases of Chronic Low Back Pain. Materials And Methods: The Randomized Control Trial, includes 46 cases of chronic Low Back Pain, out of which 23 were in experimental group receiving Heloias Dioica 30CH, and 23 were in control group receiving Individualized Homoeopathic medicine. Result: According to reliability of Defense Veterans Pain Rating Scale) DVPRS from group N1(23 cases): 36.95% cases improved, 60.86% cases were improving, and 2.17% case not improved. Since the calculated value of t (10.9547) is greater than table value of t (2.08), Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine is more effective than Helonias Dioica 30 in Chronic Low Back pain for age group 13 -60 years.

Background: Anaemia in females of reproductive age are at high risk. Objective: The objective of this study is compare the effectiveness of Individualized Homoeopathic medicine along with Ferrum phos 6X and Lecithin 12C alone in treatment of anemia and secondary objective is to find out common causes of anemia. Materials and Methods: Comparative study was done for 6months and sample were taken from Motiwala Hospital OPD and Medical camps through Simple random Sampling technique 46 sample size were selected according to our inclusion criteria (females of 13 to 49 years of age, Hb ranging from 7 to 12gm/dl, patient who have given consent and who have fulfilled the criteria for questionnaire) and complete blood count was done. The sample were divided into two, Group A were given Individualized homoeopathic medicine along with Ferrum phos 6X and Ferrum phos 6X was repeated in every follow up. Group B was given Lecithin 12C and it was repeated in alternate follow up. After 6 follow ups again complete blood count was done and result were formed accordingly. Results: 135 patients were screened and out of which 46 sample size was selected, the calculated t value 2.20 significantly exceeds the table t value 2.02. Hence it was considered that the study is statistically significant. Among 46 cases of anemia, the most common cause was nutritional deficiency due to improper dietary intake (36 cases, 78.26%) followed by recurrent infection (5 cases, 10.87%), heavy menstrual bleeding (4 cases, 8.70%) and hemorrhoids (1 case, 2.17%).. Conclusion: Hence we concluded that both individualized homeopathic medicine with Ferrum phos 6X and Lecithin 12C are effective in treating anemia, but their impact is unequal. The combination of homeopathic medicine with Ferrum phos 6X showed significantly better improvement in anemia compared to Lecithin 12C.