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HMAI conference held at New Delhi NEW DELHI. DEC. 18: The Homoeopathic Medical Association of India (HMAI) hosted the 19th All India Homoeopathic Congress at Hotel Hilton, Janak Puri. Dr. K.K. Juneja welcomed the gathering. Dr.Ramjee Singh, President, Central Council for Homoeopathy inaugurated the seminars. Dr.S.P.S.Bakshi, former President, Central council for Homoeopathy delivered inaugural address. Dr.Arun Bhasme, Vice president, CCH, Dr. Girendra paul, Dr.K.S.Khanna, Dr.V.C.Acharya, Dr.Basker Bhatt, Dr.R.K.Manchanda, Dr.S.M.Desarda also participated the inaugural session. The congress felicitated the state associations, Beer bhumi unit, West Bengal for best activity, Karnataka for scientific excellence and Varanasi for administrative performance. A souvenir commemorating the event also released on this occasion. The two day deliberations contributed in plenary sessions and breakaway sessions in three halls with 46 scientific presentations. Nearly 1200 delegates participated from all over the country.

demonstrated the presence of nanoparticles of the starting materials and their aggregates even at extremely high dilutions, using market samples of metalderived medicines from two reputable manufacturers in India. Researchers have demonstrated for the first time by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction and chemical analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES), the presence of physical entities in these extreme dilutions. The confirmed presence of nanoparticles challenges current thinking about the role of dilutions in homoeopathic medicines. They have found that the concentrations reach a plateau at the 6c potency and beyond. Further they have shown that despite large differences in the degree of dilution from 6c to 200c, there were no major differences in the nature of the particles (shape and size) of the starting material and their absolute concentrations (in pg/ml). Reference: Prashant Satish Chikramane, Akkihebbal K. Suresh, Jayesh Ramesh Bellare, Shantaram Govind Kane., Extreme homeopathic dilutions retain starting materials: A nanoparticulate perspective, Homeopathy, Volume 99, Issue 4, October 2010, Pages 231-242 Homoeopathic remedies improve quality of sleep a study on effects of homoeopathic medicines on polysomnographic sleep of young adults with histories of coffee-related insomnia Homoeopathy, a common form of alternative medicine worldwide, relies on subjective patient reports for diagnosis and treatment. Polysomnography (PSG) offers a modern methodology for evaluating the objective effects of taking homoeopathic remedies that clinicians claim exert effects on sleep quality in susceptible individuals. Animal studies have previously shown changes in non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep with certain homoeopathic remedies. In this study, young adults of both sexes (ages 18-31) with aboveaverage scores on standardized personality scales for either cynical hostility or anxiety sensitivity (but not both) and a history of coffee-induced insomnia have participated. At-home polysomnographic recordings were obtained on successive pairs of nights once per week for a total of eight recordings (nights 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23). Subjects (N=54) received placebo pellets on night 8 (single-blind) and verum pellets on night 22 (double-blind) in 30c doses of one of two

homoeopathic remedies, Nux vomica or Coffea cruda. Subjects completed daily morning sleep diaries and weekly Pittsburgh sleep quality index scales, as well as profile of mood states scales at bedtime on polysomnography nights. Verum remedies significantly increased PSG total sleep time and NREM, as well as awakenings and stage changes. Changes in actigraphic and self-rated scale effects were not significant. The study demonstrated the feasibility of using inhome, all-night sleep recordings to study homoeopathic remedy effects. Findings are similar though not identical to those reported in animals with the same remedies. Possible mechanisms include initial disruption of the nonlinear dynamics of sleep patterns by the verum remedies. Reference: Bell IR, Howerter A, Jackson N, Aickin M, Baldwin CM, Bootzin RR., Effects of homoeopathic medicines on polysomnographic sleep of young adults with histories of coffee-related insomnia, Sleep Med. EVENTS 2010 Jul 27

Prof. Dr.D.P.Rastogi Passed Away New Delhi.Dec.15: Prof. Dr.D.P.Rastogi, the Homoeopathic legend, former Director, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, former principal Nehru Homoeopathy Medical College, passed away following cardiac arrest on 15th Dec 2010 by morning 9-30am at his residence. Dr. Dharam Prakash Rastogi, alias Dr.D.P.Rastogi, aged 71 years , born in 8th July 1939 at, Haldayar, Bijnor District, Uttar Pradesh , India completed his schooling joined at Calcutta Homoeopathy Medical College . He continued his post graduation studies at Royal London Hospital and Glasgow.

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19th National Homoeopathic Conference Organiser: Research Society of Homoeopathy. Venue: Clark Khajuaroa, Madya Pradesh. Delegate Fee: Doctors: Rs 1000/- Students: Rs 800/-. Speakers: Prof.C.Nayak, Dr.L.M.Khan, Dr.Pravin Kumar, Dr.B.D.Patel, Dr.L.K.Nanda, Dr.S.K.Tiwari, Dr.S.M.Singh, Dr.R.K.Manchanda, Dr.Arvind Gothe, Dr.R.Gnanasambandam, Dr.K.P.S.Dharma, Dr.Jawahar J Shah, Dr.Sayed Taveer Husain, Dr.Dheeraj Nanda, Dr.Paveen Parick, Dr.K.M.Mishra. Contact: Dr. Anurudh Verma Mobile:9415075558, Dr.Jagannanth Mishra, Opposite to Civil Lines Police Station, Panna Road, Chattapur, Madya Pradesh. Pin: 471001, Phone: 0468-2243750, 09424786110, 9425145175. XXII National Homoeopathic congress 2011 Organiser: Indian Institute of Homoeopathic Physicians (Ranchi). Venue: Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School, PP Compound, Ranchi. Speakers: Dr.Farokh J.Master,Dr.S.M.Singh, Dr.Ajit Kulkarni , Dr.Vishpalla Parthasarathy, Dr.Rajat Chattopadhyay. Contact: Dr.R.R.Tiwary,

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Season change affects our moods. Studies have proved that all the living creatures react to such seasonal changes and humans are not an exception. The short days and long nights of winter usually makes a person distressed and gloomy which is usually referred to as winter blues. But for some, extent of this depression is severe enough to disturb their normal, routine life when it is called seasonal affective depression/disorder (SAD). Rubrics for the symptoms of SAD and their drugs a repertorisation with Kents Repertory Rubrics for the symptoms of SAD Drugs

Nat. m.

Bar. c.

Nux v.

Sulph.

Phos.

Alum.

Lyco.

Generals, winter Mind, sadness, mental depression Sleep, sleepiness Stomach, appetite, increased Stomach, desires, starch Mind, company, aversion to Mind, concentration, difficult Generals, weakness, enervation Mind, irritability Sum of degree No. of rubrics covered

3 2 3 3 1 3 3 1 3 23 9

2 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 19 9

1 3 2 3 3 1 3 3 20 8

2 2 3 3 1 3 3 3 20 8

2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 20 8

1 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 20 8

1 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 19 8

1 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 19 8

1 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 18 8

2 3 2 3 1 1 3 3 18 8

Drugs Nux vomica Alumina Natrum muriaticum Phosphorus Sepia

Sulphur Lycopodium Pulsatilla Baryta carbonica Calcarea carbonica Aurum metallicum Syphillinum

Symptoms Suited to thin, irritable and person of sedentary lifestyle. They are usually hypochondriac, suffer from want of exercise. Melancholic. Ravenous hunger. Craving for starch, deficient in animal heat (winter ailments), low spirited, variable mood, sleepy in morning. Mental affections like marked disposition to weep, sad weeping mood without cause, with consolation worsening the troubles. Great weakness and weariness. Irritable. Wants to be alone to cry. Hungry, but loose flesh. Lowness of spirit, easily vexed. Great weakness and prostration with nervous debility. Hunger soon after eating. Short naps and frequent waking. Predominantly a female remedy. Great sadness and weeping. Dread of men and of meeting friends. Indolent; does not want to do anything, either work or play; even an exertion to think. Feeling of goneness, not relieved by eating. Irritable, depressed, difficult to think or concentrate. Increased appetite; weak, empty, gone feeling in the stomach about 11am, cannot wait for lunch. Melancholy especially in the morning on awakening. Hungry more; more he eats, more he craves. Drowsiness even after long sleep. A women remedy with weeping tendency. Seeks sympathy, highly emotional. Always feeling hungry especially in tea drinkers. Irresistible sleepiness in the afternoon. Suitable to children and elderly. Sensitive to cold. Aversion to meet people. More hungry, but cannot eat food. More indicated in young obese people. Extreme hunger, craving for egg. Sluggish, no mood to do work. Drowsiness in the evening. No love of life; horrible depression of spirit, absolute loss of enjoyment in everything. Increased appetite and thirst. Complaints worse from Sunset to Sunrise. Depressed, hopelessness. Feeling of going to insane.

Calc.

Puls.

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