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Homeopathy or homoeopathy is a system of alternative medicine. It was conceived in 1796 by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on a doctrine called “similia similibus curentur” or "like cures like". Homeopathic preparations are termed remedies and are made using homeopathic dilution.

Homeopathy is based on the philosophy of treating the whole person based on mind, body and life force relationship. It gives great importance to mental health both in the treatment of physical and mental illnesses.

Dr Archana Kabra – BHMS, MD-Psychiatry has over 11 years of experience in the psychiatry field & is on the forefront in spreading awareness about mental health issues.

She talks about the use of homeopathy in psychiatry, its benefits, types of mental conditions, their homeopathic remedies & more.

Quality is an important factor as far as healthcare is concerned. The Quality Council Of India (QCI) provides various Accreditation / certificates for healthcare establishments like medical institutes, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, diagnostic labs etc through its various boards such as NABH - National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers , NABL - National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories. 

Dr Savitha N, CEO - Medicuality Healthcare Services has over 20 years of experience in assisting healthcare establishments about quality services.

She talks about importance of Quality in Healthcare, benefits of accreditations/ certifications & procedures to obtain them.

In todays era, smartphones are impacting you in various aspects of your life by improving your accessibility to various services and making lives easier. It can prove to be a boon or a bane depending on the way it influences you.

Ms Jyoti Dadlani, a Psychologist with over 15 years of experience talks about the effect of smartphone usage on Your mental health, means to de addict, tips to manage your screen time plus much more.

India is bracing against the 2nd wave of the deadly COVID 19 Virus. Unlike in case of the 1st wave, where COVID 19 mainly affected adults and persons with co-morbidities, This time around COVID 19 has already affected more than 79,000 in the 5 worst hit states of India.

Dr Sandip Gupta , a child care expert talks about 'Care for Children During COVID 19' on this episode of Health Matters - Discussions About Health.

Piles are also called haemorrhoids, they are swollen veins in the terminal part of the anus An anal fissure is a break or tear in the skin of the anal canal. Anal fissures may be noticed by bright red anal bleeding on toilet paper and undergarments, or sometimes in the toilet.  

 Dr Rajesh Yadav, a GI Surgeon with over 20 years of experience tells us more about the causes, diagnosis. misconceptions associated with them and Tips on managing these disorders.

The effective management of food intake and nutrition are both key to good health. Smart nutrition and food choices can help prevent disease. Eating the right foods can help your body cope more successfully with an ongoing illness. Understanding good nutrition and paying attention to what you eat can help you maintain or improve your health.

Dr. Roma Sarnaik, a Lifestyle Medicine answers questions related to Nutrition Management and its impact on Your health plus much more.

Yoga is an Art and Science of healthy living. It is a spiritual discipline  based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. The holistic approach of Yoga is well established and it brings harmony in all walks of life.  Yoga has become popular & widespread across the globe & is being practiced as part of a healthy life style.  

Dr Tarannum Renavikar, a Wellness Advisor answer questions related to Yoga, its overall benefits, its different forms plus much more.

Mental health is an important factor during Palliative care. All the stakeholders involved in palliative care are impacted mentally & emotionally. Be it the Doctor, caregiver, family plus the patient. It is necessary to understand the importance of mental health management during such trying times.

Dr Manisha Singh explains the methods & ways to manage your mental health during palliative care in this episode of Health Matters.

In our last episode, we had discussed about Infant Nutrition. Breast milk is the primary source of nutrition for newborns, containing fat, protein, carbohydrates and variable minerals and vitamins. In this episode we are in discussions about breastfeeding with Dr Sandip Gupta, a Senior Pediatrician & a Child-care expert. Breastfeeding comes with its own set of challenges and can be confusing plus overwhelming for new & inexperienced mothers. Dr Sandip Gupta explains in detail about the benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother & baby, its challenges and many more queries which will provide clarity to all the moms & make breastfeeding a lot easier for them. #breastfeeding #newmoms #pediatrician #healthsaarthi

In this episode, Dr. Roma Sarnaik, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, talks about Infant Nutrition which is a very important component of a young mom's child care program. 

Taking care of your bundle of joy can be quite overwhelming, especially with so much information around the internet. 

Nutrition is a fine balance between the high energy & nutrient content required for growth, development of Your baby. Dr. Roma Sarnaik explains in detail the various infant nutritional needs, their basis and the benefits of providing the correct & right nutrient for Your baby for a healthy growth & development.

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Fitness is defined as the quality or state of being fit and healthy. A personal training coach  works one-on-one with their client to plan or implement an exercise or fitness regimen.  Shubham Sanghrajka is an avid fitness enthusiast as well as an entrepreneur. He is a professional footballer, trekker and a fitness counsellor. He provides fitness counselling solutions for everyone who desires to stay healthy from the comfort of their own surroundings. Shubham has started MyCoach with an objective to highlights the importance of multi-domain specialized training methods & to alchemize your body and nurture your mind. He joins us on Health Matters and provides insights about Personal Training by shares his views on Personal Fitness Training, his passion for fitness and his dream project MyCoach.

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Palliative care is an approach to improve the quality of life of patients (including adults and children) and their families suffering from life limiting illnesses like cancer, HIV, end stage kidney disease, Stroke, Dementia and other cardiovascular diseases by providing  relief from pain and other distressing symptoms along with physical, psychosocial and spiritual support.  In order to tell us more about Palliative care, we are joined by Ms Manisha Singh who is a Palliative care consultant with a M.D in Anesthesia, MBA in Healthcare Management and a Fellowship in Pain & Palliative Medicine with an experience of over 20 years in this field. She is the founder of a NGO -  Aatmaja Cancer Care & Support Centre, based out of Ahmedabad. Her vision being To provide home care service to all patients suffering from life limiting illnesses and providing holistic care to the patient and caregivers. Her belief is “ Death with Dignity" should be a basic fundamental right of all humans.

Nutrition is a very important concept that we often overlook while we are busy with the daily hustle of our lives. To tackle the various lifestyle-induced diseases and disorders, we are joined by Dr. Roma Sarnaik, Lifestyle Medicine Physician, as we talk about awareness regarding the origins of nutritional disorders, their causes and diagnosis along with their early symptoms. Watch out for the practical healthy choices that Dr. Roma suggests to improve our wellbeing by making small changes to our daily routines.