Breast Tumers- Role of homeopathy in treating breast tumors.

Breast Tumers- Role of homeopathy in treating breast tumors.

1. Tumors and Their Formation:
   • Tumors are abnormal growths of cells in the body. They can occur in various tissues and organs, including the breast.
   • Formation: Tumors develop due to uncontrolled cell division. Normally, our body regulates cell growth and ensures that old or damaged cells are replaced by new ones. However, in the case of tumors, this regulation goes awry.
   • Types of Tumors:
     • Benign Tumors: These are non-cancerous growths. They do not spread to other parts of the body and usually remain localized.
     • Malignant Tumors (Cancer): These are cancerous growths. They invade nearby tissues and can spread (metastasize) to otherrgans.
   • Breast Tumors: In the context of breast health, tumors can be either benign (such as fibroadenomas) or malignant (breast cancer). Fibroadenomas are common benign tumors in the breast.
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2. Role of Homeopathy in Treating Breast Tumors:
   • Natural Approach: Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine that aims to stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanisms. It treats the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
   • Dissolving Tumors: Homeopathic medicines can help dissolve breast tumors, including fibroadenomas. They work gently and gradually.
   • Reducing Recurrence: Homeopathy not only addresses the existing tumor but also helps reduce the body’s tendency to form abnormal growths. It does this by enhancing immunity.
   • Specific Homeopathic Remedies:
     • Calcarea Fluor:
       • Indication: Best suited for treating stony hard fibroadenomas of the breast.
       • Action: Calcarea Fluor has a strong tendency to dissolve hard knots in the breast. It helps reduce the size of these lumps and softens them over time.
       • Result: With consistent use, breast fibroadenomas may shrink and eventually disappear.
     • Conium:
       • Indication: Useful for treating painful tumors in the mammary glands.
       • Symptoms: Pain in the breast before and during menstruation, worsened upon touching.
       • Effect: Conium addresses both the cyclical appearance of breast pain and the reduction of breast nodes.
     • Graphites:
       • Indication: Effective for treating fibroadenomas arising from old scars in the breast.
       • Action: Graphites is particularly helpful when tumors result from scars left after healing abscesses in the breast.
     • Bellis Perennis:
       • Indication: Ideal for breast tumors due to injury.
       • Benefit: Bellis Perennis supports healing and recovery in breast tissue affected by trauma.
     • Carbo-animalis:
       • Indication: Recommended for breast lumps accompanied by burning pain.
       • Action: Carbo-animalis helps alleviate discomfort associated with breast tumors.
   • Avoiding Surgery: Homeopathy can prevent the need for surgical excision of breast tumors. While surgery removes existing tumors, homeopathy also addresses the underlying tendency to form such growths.
   • Duration of Treatment: Complete dissipation of fibroadenomas may take a few months with consistent use of homeopathic medicines.

Remember that homeopathy is individualized, and the choice of remedies varies for each person. Always consult a qualified homeopath for personalized guidance and treatment

Maternal health and childbirth in Pakistan

 

Maternal health and childbirth in Pakistan

20 important facts 

1.    High Birth Rate: Approximately 5.5 million babies are born in Pakistan each year, which translates to around 14,900 births every day.

2.    Early Motherhood: 8% of young women (aged 20-24) give birth by the age of 18

3.    Neonatal Mortality: Around 671 babies die daily before reaching their first month of life.

4.    Stillbirths: Pakistan experiences 665 stillbirths every day.

5.    Urban-Rural Disparities: The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) in rural areas is 62 deaths per 1,000 live births, while in urban areas, it’s 47 deaths per 1,000 live births¹.

6.    Socioeconomic Impact: Neonatal mortality is higher among the poorest households (62 per 1,000 live births) compared to the richest households (34 per 1,000 live births).

7.    Maternal Mortality: Pakistan’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is 178 deaths per 100,000 live births.

8.    Education Matters: Newborns with less educated mothers are 2.4 times more likely to die during the first month compared to those born to mothers with higher education.

9.    Postnatal Care: Only 51.7% of mothers receive postnatal care within 2 days of childbirth.

10. Family Planning: The demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods is 48.7%.

11. Infant Survival: Approximately 665 stillbirths occur daily in Pakistan.

12. Slow Progress: While progress has been made in reducing maternal and child mortality, the decline in neonatal mortality has been slow.

13. Health Disparities: Urban-rural disparities persist, affecting access to quality maternal and newborn care.

14. Physician Density: Pakistan has 0.8 physicians per 1,000 population.

15. Nurse and Midwife Density: There are 0.6 nurses and midwives per 1,000 population.

16. Educational Divide: Neonatal mortality is higher among mothers with less education.

17. Coverage Challenges: Ensuring care for mothers remains a challenge, especially in rural areas.

18. Stagnant Progress: Child mortality reduction has been stagnant in the last decade, with only a 27% decline in neonatal mortality rates.

19. Quality of Care: Efforts are being made to improve the quality of care around childbirth in Pakistan.

20. Continued Efforts Needed: Addressing maternal and newborn health disparities requires sustained attention and targeted interventions.

ALARMING FACTS ABOUT DIABETES THAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BE AWARE OF:

ALARMING FACTS ABOUT DIABETES THAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT BE AWARE OF:

1.     Etymology: The word “diabetes” comes from Greek, meaning “siphon,” referring to the excessive urine output in uncontrolled diabetes. “Mellitus” (Latin for “honey” or “sweet”) was added when physicians discovered that the urine of people with diabetes is sweet due to glucose.

2.    Ancient Recognition: The earliest recorded mention of a disease resembling diabetes dates back to the Ebers papyrus (1500 B.C.), which included remedies to manage frequent urination.

3.    Insulin Discovery: Insulin, essential for managing diabetes, was named after the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas (from the Latin “insula,” meaning “island”).

4.    Pancreas Link: In 1889, Oskar Minkowski discovered the connection between diabetes and the pancreas by removing a dog’s pancreas, leading to diabetes.

5.    Pre-Insulin Era: Before insulin’s discovery, diabetic patients often faced starvation diets, and gangrene was a severe complication.

6.    Tragic Case: In 1996, a 16-year-old girl died in Pennsylvania because her parents relied on prayer instead of providing her with diabetes medicine.

7.    Type 1 Diabetes and Viruses: Some studies suggest a link between Type 1 diabetes onset and viruses like mumps or Coxsacki.

8.    Disparities: African-Americans and Hispanics have higher rates of Type 2 diabetes than whites, with varying death rates.

9.    Diabetes and Alzheimer’s: Individuals with diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

10.    Amputations: Approximately 86,000 lower-limb amputations occur annually among diabetics in the United States.

11.    Heart Attack Risk: Diabetics are more likely to die from heart attacks than non-diabetics.

12.    Prevalence: Over 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and 1 in 5 may not know they have it.

13.    Kidney Failure: Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of new cases.

14.    Type 2 Symptoms: Type 2 diabetes often presents without noticeable symptoms.

15.    Prediabetes: About 98 million U.S. adults have prediabetes, with most unaware of their condition.

16.    Eighth Leading Cause of Death: Diabetes ranks eighth among causes of death in the United States.

17.    Diabetes and Blindness: Diabetes contributes to cataracts and blindness in a significant percentage of cases.

18.    Unknown Reasons: The link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s remains unclear.

19.    Gender and Amputation Rates: Rates of amputation are higher among men and African-Americans.

20.    Dietary Misconceptions: Contrary to popular belief, diabetes isn’t solely caused by excessive sugar consumption.

Remember, awareness and education are crucial in managing diabetes effectively.

With thanks to follwing sources

1. nm.org 2. apollosugar.com3. cdc.gov 4. factretriever.com 5.v en.wikipedia.org