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Developmental disorders in Children and its general & Homeopathic Management

Developmental disorders in Children and its general & Homeopathic Management When a baby is born the first question asked by everyone is whether the baby looks like a father, mother or grandparents?? Here we can see the importance of surpassing of Gene to the newborn. Hence, we can perceive disorders also can pass on to the next generation. Let’s start the prevention from that moment itself to have a healthy baby. Influencing Persons are Father (during spermatogenesis period), during conception, Mother (during whole 9moths of the gestational period). Sex is determined by father & Hereditary factors such as Physiological and Psychological traits are fixed. Parents’ unfavorable conditions can stunt their development. Greater development is happening during this period than any other time in a life period. Attitude towards baby i.e.; even the thought of abortion influences baby. The negative ambience creates havoc in mother’s homeostasis. Hence it’s utmost important to have a happy family to have a happy child. Hazards in babyhood and its management Excessive crying- Can later act as a causative factor for gastrointestinal disturbances, regurgitation of food, night waking, general nervous tension, psychological insecurity, affects the relationship with parents which at last ends up affecting in development of personality. Can minimize the severity by having a certain change of response pattern in parents For e.g. While admitting kids in daycares, better to stay with them the initial 3 or 5 days; hence can lessen the feeling of sudden panic in midst of strangers. Illness – If simple fever makes them take rest at home as abstinence from school is good for them as well as other kids. Initially treat them with home remedies like panikurkila water etc. If not controlled or severe, give them Homeopathic drugs which are absolutely free of side effects. Even recurrence can be prevented with Homeopathic Medicines. Many daycares kids are not getting washed in genital areas after micturition or flush toilet after each kid; telling excuses such as it is needed only after defecation or its difficult to do for every kid. In fact, one of the prime cause for fever is urinary tract infection. So careful hygiene in and around can prevent illness. Accidents – Can be prevented by removing dangerous substances from reachable limit or by giving importance even to minute things such as keeping bed cover underarms while covering during sleeping as otherwise there is a chance of obstruction of the nose by falling bed cover over the nose when baby change position of hands while turning around in bed. Malnutrition – can lead to kwashiorkor and marasmus. Malnutrition affects the brain as the first 2 years are considered to be the critical period in the growth of brain cells hence make sure baby is well nourished. Obesity – Advertisement babies indirectly instilled an Eager to have chubby babies; such misconception leads to overfeeding later pave the way to obese kids. And also Bottle-fed babies are overfed than breastfed babies. A number of fat cells of the body are established in early life for up to 3 years. If overfed they will have an obesity problem in rest years of life leading a proneness to lifestyle diseases obesity, heart disease, diabetes etc. Physical habits – Sleeping, Eating, Defecation Sleeping – Initially baby may require every 3-hour feeding so there won’t be continuous sleep as months pass on, the baby starts to sleep for long hours such as 10 to 15 hours. Try to avoid bedroom lamp as happy hormones such as melatonin and serotonin secrete in pitch darkness only. Instead of lamp give them a secure feeling of your presence. Eating –Tradition trailed by your forefathers or living according to the habitat in that particular area helps us to have healthy habits many times. Nowadays all are giving exclusive milk in the first 6 months. Personally, I feel baby should get water along with breast milk till 6 months and continued also. Rationale: Does our thirst goes with drinking milk instead of water? 6 months can be considered as a waiting time for eruption of teeth and to get intestine capable of digesting adult food. Water can be digested within minutes hence please give your kid sometimes water too. Better not to change per changing theories in such basic needs. After 6 months, one can start weaning foods to babies such as raagi or kaya podi in Indian habitat. Combination of rice, dhal and ghee is the best as it contains the required amount of CHO, Protein and Fat. Need to introduce cows milk only after stopping breastfeed as protein formula differs in both and can cause a reaction if given simultaneously. Many times kids started skin complaints or respiratory complaints after Cows milk so it can be continued only to those who didn’t show a reaction. Almost the same protein gets from green dhal; substitute it with that. Around 1 year can slowly start introducing what and all adults are having. Better to avoid junk foods. After one year doesn’t rely too much on breastfeed as they require solid food for their proper development. Elimination – It takes 4 years +/- 1 or 2 years to complete the control over it. According to a famous psychologist, Sigmund Freud Over domination by caretakers in this stage can lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder in adult life. Around 2 months the intestine is slowly got converting to adult-type hence there will be constipation. Usually says motion gets passed in the third day naturally. However, Make sure gas is burped out after every feed otherwise baby will torment with pain.in such case, make it remove by some traditional method or can be the sort to Homeopathic medication which is very safe for kids. Developmental delay – Developmental delay should be differentiated from a developmental disability such as Downs syndrome. Motor Development delay – It is a delay in achieving milestones such as closing fontanelles, rolling, sitting, standing, stepping, speech around the age defined for that. Again, all these depend on the genetic factor. Please don’t compare with other kid and also stop

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Nutrition and Diet

In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. Dietary habits are the habitual decisions an individual or culture makes when choosing what foods to eat. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight management reasons (with the two often being related). Proper nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, and food energy in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity. It can define cultures and play a role in religion. Dietary intake For Infants, Children, Youngsters, Adults and in Pregnancy. Remember, it is just the average amount that people should try. Naturally, newborns and infants have little control over what they eat, and their parents are responsible for selecting and providing any source of nourishment they receive Infant Food Women who follow a healthy diet before pregnancy may only need to make some basic changes and those who do not follow should start making healthy changes before becoming pregnant to give birth to a healthy, thriving baby.Foodchart Sometimes requires Vitamin or Mineral supplements especially Iron, Calcium, Folate and for some women Vitamin D. Generally, sodium should be restricted to avoid developing high blood pressure .Pregnancy Chart DIET IN HOMEOPATHY Various interactions and experiments on the patient pool have lead us to the conclusion that it is not necessary to remove every article of medicinal nature from the patients diet. Only those items should be restricted to which the patient’s body is not accustomed. If a person is using a particular item for continued period of time, we generally do not restrict it but if the use is occasional or of recent origin it’s advisable to avoid it. We restrict certain dietary substances if there is a direct bearing with the disease condition- like restricting oxalate rich food in cases of Renal calculi and Gout, cold and sour things in cases of recurring cold, Bronchitis and Asthma etc. There are no hard and fast rules but our dietary suggestions may vary from person to person. At the start of treatment a dietary chart is provided to the patient for the betterment of their health. The older Indian concept and to a much larger extent Ayurveda classifies food into 3 basic categories: SATVA or LIGHT FOOD: such as fresh vegetables, rice, milk, butter, honey, fruits, nuts when eaten in right quantity will balance all three dishes, bring mental harmony and evoke conscious awareness. RAJAS or RICH FOOD: such as garlic, coffee, and wine, fried food, too spicy or too hot will stimulate fantasy, jealousy, and ego. Although these emotions may appear as negative aspects, some of these emotions are needed to lead a normal life. Rajasic food should be included in the diet with modesty. TAMAS or DULL/SLUGGISH: food list contain frozen food, certain root vegetables, peanut, left- over and meats that may need more energy to digest. Such food may enhance emotions like ignorance, greed and laziness. This food category must be included in the diet with caution. NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTS Phenomenal growth occurs in adolescence which demands more energy and nutrients. Nutrition and Physical growth are integrally related. Deficiency in teens leads to delayed sexual maturation, arrest or slow linear growth. During puberty the girl’s nutrition need increases sharply. During the peak velocity of growth the nutritional requirement doubles as there is a spurt in linear growth. Deficiency in adults leads to diet related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. BALANCED DIET SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING. CARBOHYDRATE PROTEINS FAT VITAMINS AND MINERALS TRACE ELEMENTS OPTIMUM WATER SUFFICIENT FIBER SALT CARBOHYDRATE REQUIREMENT-It is required for Energy. 130 grams so as to supply 2000 to 2500 k.cl of energy. SOURCE– Cereals, roots and fruits. DIGESTION– Starts in the mouth. Proper mastication is essential. Alkaline digestion-Ptyalin DEFICIENCY– Delayed puberty and growth retardation PROTEIN REQUIREMENT-Required to maintain the existing lean body mass and accrual of additional lean body mass during the adolescent growth spurt. 40 to 45 grams per day or 1 gram per kilo gram body weight. SOURCE – 1. Animal sources- milk, meat, eggs etc. 2. Vegetable sources- legumes and nuts. DIGESTION – Starts in the stomach –Acid Peptone digestion. Acid digestion in stomach and alkaline digestion in the small intestine . DEFICIENCY – Inadequate linear Growth, delay in sexual maturation &reduced accumulation of lean body mass FAT REQUIREMENT –Required for normal growth, energy and development of body. 2.10 to 12 grams of fat is the daily requirement.3. 10 % of the energy requirement is met by fat. SOURCE – Oils and animal fat. DIGESTION – Starts in mouth but mainly in small intestine. Excessive intake of carbohydrate will be converted to fat and deposited in the body. DEFICIENCY – Deficiency of one or more of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. And it affects Skin, Cognition & Vision. VITAMINS Two types – WATER SOLUBLE AND FAT SOLUBLE (a) WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS Vitamin B1 – Thiamin –Helps with the energy production in the body Source- Whole grains, liver, dried beans, nuts and seeds. Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin – Helps the body to use other B vitamins. Source- Soya beans, meat & poultry, liver and eggs, Mushrooms, milk, cheese, yogurt, whole grains. Vitamin B3 – Niacin – Helps the body to use carbohydrate, protein and fat to make energy. Helps the enzymes to work properly in the body. Source- Mushrooms, peanut, butter meat, fish, poultry and whole grains. Biotin – Allows your body to use carbohydrate, protein and fat from the food Milk, yogurt, peanuts, almonds, egg sliver, soya protein. Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine – Helps your body to make and use protein and glycogen which is the stored energy in your muscles and liver. Helps to form hemoglobin which carries oxygen in the blood. Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin Cyanocobalamin Methyl cobalamin Works with the vitamin folic acid to make DNA. Helps to make healthy blood cells and keeps nerves working properly. . Deficiency will lead to

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Homeopathy & Mental Diseases

According to WHO ‘one in four people’ in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Around 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide. In the most developed country like USA 30 Million people are under Depression as per the current report. A study conducted by the World Health Organization in 2015 shows that one in five Indians may suffer from depression in their lifetime, equivalent to 200 million people. Due to the stigma associated with mental illness, a lack of awareness, and limited access to professional help, only 10-12% of these sufferers will seek help.Dr. Christian Fredrick Samuel Hahnemann (Founder of Homeopathy) in his Medical books ‘The Theory fo Chronic Diseases’ and ‘Organon of Medicine’ elaborately described the nature and its treatment of Chronic Diseases. He categorized diseases into distinct types and specifically narrated the way of treatment of Mental disorder from Aphorism 210 onwards in his book ‘Organon of Medicine’. MENTAL DISEASES –Dr Hahnemann classified Chronic diseases fundamentally into two categories; disease having Venereal Origin and Psoric Origin. Most of the diseases what we are sighted is various forms are of Psoric origin. Yes! Mental diseases are Chronic Developed Diseases having Psoric in origin and it is one of the best examples for ‘one-sided diseases’. The term “One-Sided” itself displays the meaning that most of the symptoms are obscured by ‘Symptoms of Disease, as a result, we get only fewer ‘Symptoms of Patient’. Because of this one-sided nature, it belongs to one of the difficult categories to show a complete cure. Mental diseases are not a sharply separated from all other diseases for this reason that, in other diseases also patient’s disposition is altered; (For example – A severe itching in the skin can evoke anger in a person) hence it has to be cured in the same way as all other diseases. Homoeopathy is a system where we are giving utmost importance to Mental Generals for treating many other diseases (For example Anger when ill in a previously mild natured patient or an angry person when ill becomes moody or sad) hence logically speaking we should be able to treat Mental disease more effectively.Homoeopathic Treatment is always based on the principle ‘Similia Similibus Curentur’ means let likes be cured by likes discovered in 1796 by Dr Hahnemann. Diseases can only be cured by a remedy which has the power to produce a similar morbid state while proving on healthy human beings. Anti Psoric drug analogous to the disorder of mind and the physical symptom are selected on basis of Totality of symptom along with the regulated mode of life are the base in Homeopathic Prescription. In Homeopathy, the totality of abnormal sensations and functions are considered for a prescription. In which it includes mainly 1) Pathological Symptoms (Symptoms of the Disease + Symptoms of the Patient) 2) Physical Generals (Any change in Appetite, Thirst, Stool, Urine, Sleep and Sex) 3) Psychological traits (Habitual pattern of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions) and Disposition (Inherent qualities of mind and character). In short, a Holistic approach can be seen throughout the treatment. At the juncture of prescribing ‘symptoms of the patient’ are given more importance E.g.: In a case of Depression, Sadness is a ‘Symptom of Disease’ while Sadness with time modality makes it an individualized ‘Symptom of Patient’. In Psychiatric cases patients may not be in a state of explaining all these symptoms in a well-defined manner as in other diseases hence we must depend on relative’s narration, objective signs he is showing, and the symptoms shown in lucid intervals. Every person is Unique! Such characteristics of the patient when considered, better and effective treatment can be accomplished in the diseases like Depression, Anxiety, Stress-induced diseases, phobias, OCD, Autism, ADHD, Personality disorder, Insomnia, Alcohol dependency to name a few. Many mental and emotional diseases are nothing more than the transition of Physical symptoms into Mental Disease. E.g. Suppuration of lungs can lead to melancholia and mania like a stage, Hypothyroidism can lead to mood disturbance and cognitive dysfunction, Psychosis. Brief psychotic disorders are short term non-recurring, a time-limited disorder involving abnormal mental function or loss of touch with reality. E.g. Postpartum psychosis and other stress-induced psychosis. It gets affected to those who are more susceptible to personality disorder in response to stress like the death of a child, spouse, relatives, friends, divorce, family and workplace conflict, a natural disaster to name a few. It affects typically to those who have not developed an effective adult mechanism to cope up with life. Identity formation happens by around the age of puberty and those who has not developed identity formation has more chances of conflicts in life where they have to struggle to overcome the threats faced in real life. When life becomes more demanding and difficult than they can tolerate, person lapse into a brief psychotic state. A very important point to be noted in BPD is that it shows early signs of many other diseases such as Schizophrenia or a defensive mechanism in response to stress in some individual with a personality disorder. In a normal course, a person gets back to the normal stage with support and comfort. If not leads to other diseases and requires medical care. In Homeopathy Dr. Hahneman has broadly classified Mental Diseases into 5 categories 1) Mental disease which yet not developed and still somewhat doubtful whether it is aroused from corporeal or not or If it is not from faults of education, bad practices, superstition, ignorance. Treatment suggested is to consider this as, which has to be corrected with friendly exhortations, consolatory arguments, sensible advice, or can say psychological counselling. 2) Real Mental malady depending on bodily diseases – Almost all mental and emotional disease are nothing more than the Physical diseases in which derangement of the mind and disposition peculiar to each of them is increased while Physical

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Types of diseases

Here we give a very simple explanation of common diseases. If you have not found out the disease you are searching, Please leave a comment. We will include it within 24 hours. I. Indisposition – slight derangement in health which can be brought back with removing the cause or just by waiting to self heal. Example: Gastric derangement after fatty food. 2.A.Acute disease – due to physical cause 2.B. Acute disease – due to the emotional cause 2.C. Acute infectious diseases – due to microbes 3. Chronic diseases – Lifestyle disorders, Autoimmune disorders, common diseases in Kids, Males, Females, Old age, Psychiatric disorders etc. due to chronic infectious cause, psychic cause or physical cause. 3. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHRONIC DISEASES I. Lifestyle Disorders Metabolic Disorders – Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity Brain – Atheroscleroma, Stroke, Alzheimer’s, Dementia Heart – Coronary Heart Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension Lung- COPD, Asthma Digestive system – Peptic ulcer, GERD, IBS Kidney – Kidney failure Uterus – PCOD Bone – Osteo Arthritis, Osteoporosis Cancer Psychiatry – Depression – Suicide II. Autoimmune Disorders Thyroid – Grave Disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Pancreas – Type 1 Diabetes Digestive disorder – Celiac disease Adrenal gland – Addison’s Disease Bone- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic Fever Glands – Dryness – Sjogren’s syndrome Muscles and nerves – Myasthenia gravis Nerve – Multiple Sclerosis Skin – Psoriasis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Blood – Pernicious anaemia III. Other common chronic diseases Hair Fall Infertility Kidney Stone Polyp Peptic Ulcer Pimples/Acne Shoulder Pain Thyroid Disease IV. Common chronic diseases in Kids Allergies & the Immune System – Recurrent cold, Excema, Food Allergy, (Non-veg/veg) Adenoid Inflammation Asthma Bones & Muscles – Bone pain at growing age, Stretch mark during growing age. Brain & Nervous System – Epilepsy Digestive System – Constipation, Diarrhoea, Lactose intolerance, Loss of Appetite Ears, Nose, Throat/Speech & Hearing – Polyp, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions- Down Syndrome Learning Disorders – Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia Lungs & Respiratory System – Asthma, Pneumonia Sexual & Reproductive System – Testicular problem in boys and menstrual problem in girls Sleep Disorders – Nocturnal Aneurin(bedwetting), Night terrors, Obstructive sleep apnoea, Sleepwalking. Tonsillitis V. Common chronic diseases in Men Prostatitis VI. Common chronic diseases in Women PCOD Ovarian Cyst VII. Common chronic diseases in Old Age Senile Dementia Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s Disease Prostatitis Bedwetting – DR. ANASWARA DEV

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Life Style Management

Always prevention is better than cure. We can prevent many diseases & can make your body perfect by following few simple steps Brush teeth Good oil bath Comb hair Trim nails Regular open air exercises Neat cloths Organic & fresh Vegetables and fruits 8 glasses of clean water daily Hygienic ambiance especially wash room and kitchen And lastly a contented & happy mindset Proper management of life style definitely improves the quality of life. Proper exercise, proper breathing and proper thinking is also essential for keeping positive health. The retrograde steps taken in the name of style and comfort has already taken the toll in the form of poor physical and mental health. Rise & Shine To start with, ”early to bed and early to rise” was an old dictum, which has been completely forgotten by the present generation. Nowadays people go to bed as late as possible and get up as late as possible. This has to be changed. Nature intended man to work for 8 hours when the sun shines, take rest and recreation for 8 hours and sound sleep for 8 hours at night. This time schedule of working, resting and sleeping is essential for harmonization of circadian rhythm. Cleansing teeth Naturally available materials can do better for cleaning teeth instead of modern tooth paste available in the market. A soft brush should be used properly to clean the teeth, flossing to clean the inter space of teeth and gum massage has to be done properly. Bathing An early morning bath is highly recommended for physical and mental conditioning. Whole body oil bath with self massage at least twice a week or preferably on alternate days or daily at home. A good scrubbing is recommended. Better if you do dry brushing to shed off dead cells before water bath. Make sure to scrub off dirt from toes and heels. Environmental Hygiene Its as important as your personal hygiene because it plays an important factor to prevent spread of disease. Food Non irritating nutritious vegetarian food rich in fiber, in moderation is recommended. Brown rice with bran is better than white rice. Wheat is also good. Non – vegetarian food is not essential for keeping us healthy. The biggest and strongest animal on the face of the earth is elephant, which is a strict vegetarian. Some kind of fruits should be included in the daily menu. Always chew thoroughly as first step of digestion starts in the mouth. Breaking down of carbohydrates happens in mouth by Salivary Amylase enzyme present in saliva. Never drink water while having food as it will dilute enzymes for proper digestion. You can have it before or after food with at least 1o minutes gap. Exercise A must for your physical and mental fitness. Simple walking or jogging can do well if you don’t have time for other exercises. Thinking Always think positive and quality productive thoughts. keep no revenge to anyone as it will do more harm to your mind and body than the person whom you have revenge. Live like you have only few days of life, by enjoying each & every minute. Do your responsibilities, enjoy music or any hobbies you have and always keep time with your family and friends to talk with. Before going bed just keep sometime to think how you can make next day better than today. Sleep Sleeping in the pitch darkness is essential for the feel – good hormones like Serotonin and Melatonin to secrete. Now take few deep breath and think only good because while you are about to sleep, whatever you think will go to subconscious mind. Solve that day problems before sleep so that you will get good undisturbed sleep which is essential for health and longevity.

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Chronic Psychiatric Disorders

1. Anxiety 2. Depression 3. Personality Disorder 4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. Signs and Symptoms People with OCD may have symptoms of obsessions, compulsions, or both. These symptoms can interfere with all aspects of life, such as work, school, and personal relationships. Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common symptoms include: Fear of germs or contamination Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts involving sex, religion, and harm Aggressive thoughts towards others or self Having things symmetrical or in a perfect order Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that a person with OCD feels the urge to do in response to an obsessive thought. Common compulsions include: Excessive cleaning and/or handwashing Ordering and arranging things in a particular, precise way Repeatedly checking on things, such as repeatedly checking to see if the door is locked or that the oven is off Compulsive counting Not all rituals or habits are compulsions. Everyone double checks things sometimes. But a person with OCD generally: Can’t control his or her thoughts or behaviors, even when those thoughts or behaviors are recognized as excessive Spends at least 1 hour a day on these thoughts or behaviors Doesn’t get pleasure when performing the behaviors or rituals, but may feel brief relief from the anxiety the thoughts cause Experiences significant problems in their daily life due to these thoughts or behaviors Some individuals with OCD also have a tic disorder. Motor tics are sudden, brief, repetitive movements, such as eye blinking and other eye movements, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging, and head or shoulder jerking. Common vocal tics include repetitive throat-clearing, sniffing, or grunting sounds. People who have experienced abuse (physical or sexual) in childhood or other trauma are at an increased risk for developing OCD. In some cases, children may develop OCD or OCD symptoms following a streptococcal infection—this is called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). – DR. ANASWARA DEV

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Psychological Health

How can we help you? Some of the issue that we specialize in are: PERSONAL: Lack of confidence, anger management, bereavement, loneliness and depression, shyness, sexual concerns, overcoming habits (smoking, pornography, alcohol, drugs), traumatic past experiences, personality development, behavioral problems, conduct disorders etc. RELATIONSHIP: Marriage (frequent conflicts, unmet expectations, in-law concerns, infidelity, sexual difficulties, deciding to have a baby, child care), and pre-marital issues, relationships with friends of same and opposite sex, break-up of romantic relationships, family concerns, lack of assertiveness WORK: Relationship with boss and colleagues, lack of motivation and concentration, career growth and performance concerns, work-life balance, stress, harassment, time management, fear of speaking in meetings, handling shift work. CHILD HOOD PROBLEMS: Hyper activity, sibling rivalry, gloominess, pressure at school and from parents, bullying, relation with friends and teachers, handling teenagers. IQ assessment for kids can be done here so that proper diagnosis and treatment to the point. OLD AGE PROBLEMS: Depression, feeling of being neglected, mental trauma associated with degenerative disease DE-ADDICTION HELP DESK (We do not provide legal or financial assistance. This is not a complete list; intended to give you a general idea only) Advantages of online counselling: • Convenient at any time ,any place • Anonymity is protected • Flexible • Easy accessibility • More cost and time effective We are happy to lend an ear. Life doesn’t treat everyone in the same manner or rather we react to lives challenges in different way. There is nothing to be ashamed of the way you react / not react to different circumstances because each individual is unique and priceless. What is counselling? Counselling is a process in which regular discussions and sharing of thoughts, fears and feelings with a trained counselor can help you to understand and resolve what is troubling you whether it comes from circumstances, other people, or yourself. It can therefore assist you to make decisions or changes which could enable you to lead your life more fully. Who can be benefited? Any normal person who is facing a difficult situation and is in a dilemma as to how to face the problem. Resorting to counselling is definitely not a sign of weakness but a sensible recognition as to when help is needed. Even the best counselors sometimes need counselling. Online Unique Counselling Online counselling is communicating to a qualified professional your problems via chat, email or other online methods. If you like to speak to us you can through a microphone, or want to see face to face we could do video calling or if the anonymity is to be maintained stay connected through emails. Yes! Choice is of course yours. In certain cases mere counselling may not suffice hence we couple it with homeopathic medicines.

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A Guide about Yoga

Yoga gives relief for a lot of conditions and is proved to be effective for: GENERAL – Physical and mental fitness, Stress relief, Tummy reduction, etc. OLD AGE – Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s, Senile dementia, Joint problems, Respiratory problems, etc. GENTS AND LADIES – Hormonal irregularities, Genitourinary complaints, Thyroid, Cholesterol, Diabetes etc. KIDS – To increase memory, Concentration, Emotional balance, Physical fitness and Immunity through fun and enjoyment. BENEFITS Physical fitness Personality development Concentration improves Stillness of mind is achieved Equanimity – Samachithatha Elimination of anxiety, stress & fear Reduce tension and improves sleep Enhances self confidence & self esteem Improves the physical and mental energy, Removes lethargy and Laziness by removing the energy block We are running a branch of Patanjali Yoga Samithi affiliated to Patanjali YogPeeth (Trust) Haridwar, India. AIM Yoga is the physical, mental spiritual practices or disciplines that aim to transform body and mind. It aims at promoting health and keeping body in optimum condition by bringing perfect co-ordination of different bodily functions, physical and mental cleansing and strengthening. Medical Importance Body and Mind are under electrical as well as chemical control. Electrical control through nervous system and chemical control through endocrine system – Hormones. All yoga practices helps the deranged nervous and endocrine system into perfect co- ordination, so that they work for the good of whole body. Q. Why Do We Live? We choose to be born and hence have to live. Life poses lot of challenges before us which makes us wither but we can live fully and happily by incorporating certain changes in our life. Q. How To Live ? – Requirements For A Happy And Contented Life 1.Healthy Body 2. Sound Mind 3.Social well being 4. Spiritual Awareness Q. How to attain this state of health? 1.Proper Exercise 2. Proper Breathing 3. Proper Diet 4. Proper Thinking Pre-Conditions Best time of day is early morning Sit in any comfortable position with straight Vertebral column Stomach should be empty Preferably after bath History The term ‘YOGA’ is derived from the literal meaning of “yoking together” a span of horses or oxes, but came to be applied to the “yoking” of mind and body. Originated around 3000 BC or more than that and is developed as a part of the TANTRIC civilization which existed in India. The first book to refer yoga were ancient TANTRAS and later the Sacred VEDAS. SAGE PATANJALI – Father of modern yoga lived around 400 BC – 200 AD codified the first definitive, unified and comprehensive system of yoga. Ancient time yoga techniques were kept as a secret and were passed on from teacher to disciple by word of mouth. In this way there was a clear understanding of their meaning and aim removing any misunderstanding. Baba Ramdev – Founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth – is the now popular Yogi in India as well as abroad. Patanjali Institutions under University of Patanjali are the world renowned institutions for Medical Science and Research in yoga and Ayurveda. Basic yoga includes (1)YOGASANAS : Physical postures (2) PRANAYAMA : Breathing exercises (3) YOGA NIDRA : Deep relaxation 8 LIMBS OF ROYAL YOGA – ASHTANGA RAJA YOGA 1. YAMA→ • Ahimsa • Sathyam • Aastheyam • Aparigrahyam • Brahmacharyam 2. NIYAMA → • Soucham • Santhosham • Thapas • Swadhiayam • Eeswarapranidhana 3. YOGASANA → Different Body Postures – • Stretching • Relaxation • Contraction 4. PRANAYAMA → Pranayama are a set of breathing exercises helping to upkeep the health of the lungs, to increase general vitality of the body and immunity and to increase the longevity. Pranayamas are • Anulomaviloma • Nadishudhi • Kapalbhadi • Brahmari • Seethali 5. PRATHYAHARA → is internalizing the out flowing awareness into the opposite direction or in other words withdrawal of the mind from the senses. Ajapa japam • Yoga Nidra • Thratakam • Anthar mounam (Inner silence) 6. DHARANA→ Dharana is to hold or bind the mind at one point by internalizing the awareness. The senses ultimately follow the mind contrary to the usual course. Pratice of Dharana → • Sambhavi Mudra • Bhrumadhya Dhyanam • Nasal tip gazing • Thratakam 7. DHYANA(Meditative state)→ is attained when one is established in psychic awarenes . Prathyahara dhyanam • Dharana dhyanam • Dhyanam ( Samyamam – perfect control over senses) 8. SAMADHI →Meditation or dhyana leads to samadhi Samadhi is a state where object appears without the consciousness of one’s own self Total absorption to the extent that the external world no longer exist Self realization-self identification-non distinction (knowing BRAHMAN from sacred book VEDA) Q.WHO AM I ? A.PANCHA KOSHAM which constitute the following 1. ANNAMAYA KOSHAM Physical body is made up of annam hence known as annamaya kosham.its called as sthoola sareera or physical body Annam is made up of Pancha Bhuthas Akasham – Sabdam – Ear Vayu – Sparsham -Touch Agni – Roopam – Image Jalam – Rasam – Tongue Prithvi – Gandham – Nose 2.PRANAMAYA KOSHAM Energy body/Bio-Plasmic body/Energy Network SHAD CHAKRAS Mooladhara chakra Swadhishtana chakra Manipooraka chakra Anahatha chakra Vsudhi chakra Ajna chakra PRANA → The energy with inherent intelligence and ability to move 5 Pranas are • Pranan • Apanan • Samanan • Vyanan • Udanan Upa Pranas are Naga – Belching Koorma – Blinking and opening of eyes Krikara – Hunger, Thirst, Sneezing and Coughing Devadatha – Sleep and Yawning Dhananjaya – De-composition of the body after death 3. MANOMAYA KOSHAM → Mind – Logical Thinking 4. VIJNAYAMAYA KOSHAM→ BhudhI – Intellect – Intuition Pranamaya kosha, Manomaya kosha and Vijnananmaya kosha are collectively called Sookshma sareera or Astral body Manomaya kosha and Vijnananmaya kosha which constitute the ‘ANTHAKARANA’ which has 4 aspects namely Bhudhi – Intellect Manas – Analytical mind Chitham – Subconscious mind Ahankaram – Ego 5.ANANTHAMAYA KOSHAM → Causal body or Karana sareera, experience of bliss. Feeling of intense and powerful happiness, anandam – fusion of individual mind with cosmic mind. Yogasanas helps the physical body (Annamaya kosha) mainly and Pranayamas helps the Astral body (Sookshma shareera) mainly. Both yogasanas and pranayama have no reach to causal body ( Karana sareera). Only sound waveshave the reach to the above. The individual personality trait or the personality is inculcated in the causal body. So “Manthra‘s” are sounds arranged in such a way that they have an impact on causal body (karana sareera). MANTHRA YOGA ‘Mananaath’ – Bondage of mind ‘Thrayathe’ – Freed or liberated ‘Iti’- Through ‘Mantra’ – Force of vibration SO MANTRA IS FORCE THAT LIBERATES MIND FROM BONDAGE Q. How Mantra Acts? Activation of Chakras