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Common health problems in geriatric age group adversely affect their Quality of life. This study was carried out with the objective to identify the commonest geriatric problems and the indicated Homoeopathic remedies. Material and Methods: Thirty cases of geriatric problems were selected based the questionnaire in four domains. I.e. physical, psychological, social, environmental. The improvement in Quality of Life (QoL), using WHO QoL-BREF scale was studied before and after the treatment. Result: Significant improvement in QoL after treatment was observed and verified using paired t test. Common health problems encountered in old age study group were generalized weakness11, joint pain24, constipation13, breathlessness, hypertention15. Commonly indicated Homoeopathic remedies were, Pulsatilla8, Nux Vomica3, Arsenicum album3 etc. Conclusion: The study has explored the potential of using Homoeopathic medicines in improving the quality of life in common health problems of geriatric age group.

This article is an attempt to share the importance of physician’s attention and observation during case taking. Whenever we take case, patient always gives you one outstanding feature about his/her suffering and to catch that, your accurate observation with complete attention is a must. In this case, though we have taken his whole case, he gave characteristic causative modality of his eye complaints i.e complaints were started after exposure to welding flames and we got that outstanding feature which is of highest priority here. Mercurius Solubilis is of great help to Homoeopaths when the patient has complaints after exposure to glares of fire or welding flares.

Case taking is a fundamental aspect of homoeopathic practice, as it enables the physician to understand the totality of symptoms and individual characteristics of the patient for accurate remedy selection. However, taking a chronic case often presents several challenges due to various patient-related, disease-related, and treatment-related factors. Many patients are influenced by modern medical systems that rely on diagnostic instruments and quick prescriptions, making them less accustomed to the detailed questioning required in homoeopathic case taking. Additionally, long-term use of allopathic medications may alter the original symptom picture by producing drug-induced symptoms, leading to complex disease conditions that make remedy selection difficult. Other difficulties include the progression of pathology where symptoms gradually diminish, incomplete patient history due to forgetfulness or modesty, exaggeration or suppression of symptoms, and patients becoming accustomed to long-standing complaints and therefore failing to report them. Periodic or alternating symptoms may also go unnoticed or unreported by patients, though they are often important in homoeopathic prescribing. Self-medication, use of complex homoeopathic formulations, and mixed miasmatic conditions further complicate case analysis. In certain chronic conditions, diseases may present with very few symptoms, referred to as one-sided diseases, making individualization difficult. Understanding these difficulties helps the homoeopathic physician to approach chronic case taking with greater patience, observation, and analytical skill, thereby improving the chances of accurate remedy selection and successful treatment.

The Kali group of remedies in homoeopathy represents a distinct constitutional pattern characterized by sensitivity, dependency, responsibility, and strong attachment to family and material security. Individuals belonging to the Kali constitution often exhibit emotional vulnerability, anxiety, and a strong need for affection and reassurance. During childhood, Kali individuals are usually oversensitive, demanding affection, and closely attached to family members. They may grow up in environments where both pampering and strict moral discipline shape their personality, resulting in individuals who are conscientious, responsible, yet somewhat timid and dependent. In adolescence, emotional sensitivity becomes more pronounced. Relationships and attachments play a significant role in their psychological development. Disappointments, especially in love or emotional bonds, can lead to anxiety, insecurity, repression of feelings, and sometimes neurotic tendencies. Kali individuals often prefer routine, conformity, and stability, avoiding risks and major challenges due to a weakness of will and fear of change. In adulthood, Kali personalities are generally responsible, family-oriented, and focused on providing security for their loved ones. They tend to be practical, morally conscious, and protective of their family members, though they may remain anxious and somewhat self-centered. In old age, dependency and vulnerability increase, often accompanied by anxiety and irritability when neglected or left alone. From a homoeopathic perspective, Kali remedies are often indicated in chronic conditions involving multiple vital organs and degenerative pathologies, especially when accompanied by states of weakness, anxiety, and fluid imbalance. Understanding the psychological and constitutional features of the Kali group helps homoeopathic physicians in selecting appropriate remedies for individualized treatment.

A community health service programme focusing on anaemia screening was organized on April 14, 2023, at Maruti Mandir, Dhruv Nagar, and MNHMC Hospital, Nashik. Coordinated by the Departments of Human Physiology & Biochemistry and Pathology, the camp involved faculty members and BHMS students. The initiative began with a prayer, followed by systematic screening using Google forms prepared by IV BHMS students during their weekly survey. Pamphlets were distributed to raise awareness, and patients were referred to the camp for haemoglobin estimation and blood grouping. A total of 353 responses were collected through the survey, and 27 patients benefitted directly from blood investigations at the camp. The programme successfully combined academic participation with community service, highlighting the importance of early detection and awareness of anaemia in the local population.

Anaemia is defined as a reduced hemoglobin concentration in blood below the lower limit of normal range, for the age and sex of individual. Normal hemoglobin level of new born at the time of birth is 14-22 %gm/dl, and in infant it is 9.5-13% gm/dl, normal adult hemoglobin lies between 13-16 % gm/dl in males, 11.5-15 % gm/dl in females. The aim of study is to compare Ferrum phos 6x and its combination with homeopathic medicine with randomized controlled trial that homeopathy is somewhat worth for the treatment of anemia. So in this study the expected result was that the treatment of anemia with Ferrum phos 6x and Ferrum phos 6x along with homeopathic medicines will support in increasing Hb level by 1 gm/dl .

This article gives us a clear idea about scope and limitations of Homoeopathy in the Management of Obstetrics emergency cases. It gives us a glimpse on construction of the book & its applicability. This book gives a confidence especially to those practitioners who wants to practice or manage Obstetrics emergencies using Homoeopathy. Obstetrics is the neglected branch in Practice of Homoeopathy. Minor obstetrics emergencies such as convulsion, labor pain, after pains, mild hemorrhage these clinical conditions can be well tackled with the help of this manual. 1 About the Author: W. A. Yingling M.D.; PH.D. Member of international Hahnemannian Association. 2 Full name: Accoucheur’s Emergency Manual. 3 Publisher: This book is published in 1895 in Philadelphia by Boericke & Tafel. 4 Publication date:1895. Copyright: Boericke & Tafel Collection: medical heritage library; cushingwhitneymedicallibrary; americana. 5 Digitizing sponsor: Open Knowledge Commons and Yale University, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library. 6 Contributor: Yale University, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library. Language: English

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.

Motiwala (National) Homoeopathic Medical College, Nashik, Maharashtra has adopted 5 Villages under National level program- ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’. The objective of this ‘Abhiyan’ is to enable the higher educational institutions to work with the people of Rural India in identifying the challenges in development and to find out appropriate solutions for their growth. Being a Homoeopathic Medical College we can identify their overall health problems and other health related issues like hygiene of self & surrounding. Hence we performed a survey in random 36 houses of this village. Objectives: To identify health and hygiene related issues in the adopted Village- Mahadevapur. Methodology: A descriptive health survey of Mahadevapur village of Nashik district, Maharashtra. A Google form was created based on self-made questioner, to identify the problem. Conclusion: Diagnosing or treating a person for a disease will treat him for a day, but educating him or her in healthy dietary life styles treats him or her for a life time.

Dentistry has come a long way from past to present in providing dental care to patients. Now, our main focus is to preserve tooth as we have realized the importance of tooth in our life. Nowadays, many of the dental professionals are facing difficulties in managing acute or chronic toothache or other recurrent dental issues due to recurring symptoms. Sometimes, there may be other health related issues or co-morbidities that works continuously for maintaining the dental health of the individual on which Homoeopathy has great influence. Homeopathy is the system of medicine based on nature’s law of cure i.e. like cures like; that is recognized for safe and effective treatment. Homoeopathy in dentistry is a less visited system of medicine in the management of orofacial diseases. Homoeopathy is a safe and natural alternative that is effective in all ages. Homeopathic remedies are used in the field of dentistry to improve individual’s psychological or emotional condition with minimal or no side effects of conventional drugs. Homoeopathy can be safely used for the pain management that may be acute or chronic including acute dental emergencies. Homeopathy is not a replacement to dental care but can be safely used along with the conventional line of treatment(1).The present scientific literature based review is an attempt to highlight the possible role of Homeopathy in the management of various orofacial disorders.