Sweet Pills, Big Miracles

Sweet Pills, Big Miracles

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]‘Carrom ramvanu, juice pivanu, majjha ni life,’ these famous lines from the movie Munnabhai MBBS depict the typical spirit of ‘Parsipanu’ in most Parsi homes. It is a close take on our fun loving community, where people know how to brave through the tough times. Unfortunately, like Rustom’s ‘pappa’ in this movie, many…

Your Guide To Homeopathy

Your Guide To Homeopathy

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Getting to the root of illnesses, Dr. Mukesh Batra presents PT readers an exclusive four-part series that provides answers to the most frequently asked questions related to Homeopathy. [/otw_shortcode_info_box] Q. I suffer from frequent headaches. I also suffer from excessive sweating on my scalp and face, which leaves my pillow soaked. I feel…

Your Guide To Homeopathy

Your Guide To Homeopathy

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Getting to the root of illnesses, Dr. Mukesh Batra presents PT readers an exclusive four-part series that provides answers to the most frequently asked questions related to Homeopathy.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Q.: My sister gave birth to a healthy baby a few weeks ago but she’s now showing signs of depression and even tends to avoid…

Your Smile And You! Part II

Your Smile And You! Part II

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]In Part – I, we spoke about Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentistry and how it can enhance your smile. PT Guest Columnist, Orthodontist Dr. Nilofer Currawalla provided invaluable insights into two kinds of procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry – those for Hard Tissues or Teeth (including Enameloplasty; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics; and Laminates/Veneers – covered in last…

Homeopathy For Skin

Homeopathy For Skin

Your skin is the mirror of your inner health. Different types of skin problems depict various underlying ailments which, if not treated on time could lead to serious health problems. For example, itchy and non-healing skin may indicate diabetes; dry itchy skin might indicate thyroid problems and sweaty skin may be a sign of fungal…

Body Postures and You – III

Body Postures and You – III

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]In the third part of our exclusive series on ‘Ergonomics’, Orthopaedic Specialist and Sports Physiotherapist, Dr. Zahra Hussain highlights the need to break away from ‘Monotonous and Repetitive Working Movements’ in order to sustain comfort and productivity at our workplace.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Amongst the various factors responsible for Musculo-Skeleton Disorders (MSDs), the most common cause…

Managing Diabetes

Managing Diabetes

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Diabetes is a leading health concern across the globe. Over 194 million adults are diabetic worldwide. Homeopathy emphasises the holistic management of diabetes to enable patients maintain ‘normal’ levels of insulin and prevent progression or complication of the disease.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] We love food! Non-vegetarian food dominates Parsi/Irani households, and our normal diet of bakery products…

Your Smile And You – Part-I

Your Smile And You – Part-I

A beautiful, perfect, attractive smile is something everyone aspires to have since the time fairy-tales were woven into our lives! Ancient Egyptian mummies and Etruscan excavations have been found to have wires woven between teeth, and varied types of tooth jewels placed for the effect of increasing the individual’s attractiveness. There are various aspects of…

Heal Acne With Homeopathy

Heal Acne With Homeopathy

Acne, also known as pimples, occurs when oil and dead skin cells accumulate on hair follicles. They mostly appear on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders. Various forms of pimples exist based on the severity of the condition. Acne affects virtually everyone at some point in their lives. It’s most frequent amongst teenagers, affecting…

Homeo Truths: 5 Facts About Homeopathy

Homeo Truths: 5 Facts About Homeopathy

Homeopathy is an evidence-based, empirical medicine that works by strengthening and stimulating the body’s own curative powers to heal any distress within the body. In this article, Dr. Batra, known worldwide for his expertise and contribution to the field of homeopathy, discusses 5 facts about homeopathy that reveal some of the most salient features of…

Body Postures And You – II

Body Postures And You – II

Continuing our exclusive four-part series on correcting body postures for pain-free health benefits, Parsi Times presents the second part with Physiotherapist Dr. Zahra Hussain, specialist in Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy, and a certified therapist in Kinesiology Taping and Mulligan Therapy. Today we shall elaborate on one of the prime factors responsible for Musculo Skeleton Disorders…