Dr Sonali Rohom

Background: The various levels of severity are defined on the basis of adaptive functioning, and not IQ scores, because it is adaptive functioning that determines the level of supports required. Moreover IQ measures are less valid in the lower end of IQ range. Mental retardation is a disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills. Although MR is not treatable, many associated impairments are amenable to homoeopathic intervention and therefore benefit from early identification. Objectives: 1. To study different clinical presentations of mental retardation. 2. To evaluate the usefulness of homoeopathic medicines in the improvement of adaptive behaviors of mentally retarded children. 3. To evaluate the usefulness of homoeopathic medicines in the improvement of IQ of mentally retarded children.

Kola nitida is one of rarely used drug in homoeopathic system. It is homoeopathic medicine for drinking habits, it promotes the digestion and lessens the craving alcohol.(1) Kola nitida is mainly acts on vital systems, indicated for conditions related to the nervous system and regulates the cardiac rhythm and acts as diuretic.(2) Kola nitida contains caffein and theobromine which acts as a stimulant and indicated in Neurasthenia, Weak Heart, anti- diarrheic, tonic, Asthma as well as gives power to prolonged exertion without feeling fatigue even in empty stomach.

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.