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What is Arsenicum Album? Arsenicum album is a homoeopathic medicine, prepared from the potentization of arsenic trioxide. Arsenic trioxide is said to be a poisonous substance, but after its potentization, it becomes non-poisonous due to its minimal quantity which is not even traceable. This medicine has been proved upon healthy human beings...

Life with joint pain is not only difficult, it is also downright limiting. Every action, every task that we generally do not give a second thought to, becomes a chore with aching joints. Something as simple and routine as going to the washroom becomes a herculean task. The condition is so common that we can think of at least a few people around...

With the attack of coronavirus in the country, a state of total lockdown with few relaxations has been in effect in India since March 24th, 2020. This has brought life to a standstill for some sections of the population, whereas others struggle to modify their work and livelihood accordingly. Every person has been affected one way or the other,...

In modern times, street food is becoming not only accepted but also glamorized and glorified. While previously, only people who had no other option ate at carts and dhabas, today street food is an entire industry. Recent years have seen the emergence of events such as Street Food Festival etc. which celebrate the entire culture of enjoying a...

Illness is a part and parcel of life, and only the luckiest among us escape illness in all forms at all times. For most of us, it is quite common to feel under the weather every once in a while. For a significant number of people, illness becomes a permanent part of life in the form of a seemingly incurable disease. It is natural and logical,...

Asthma is a respiratory disorder in which the air passages narrow down, leading to the production of mucus and swelling of the tubes resulting in breathing difficulty. This condition is characterized by difficulty in breathing, cough and wheezing. This condition can interfere with your physical activities and hinder your work efficiency,...

Losing weight refers to reduction in body mass which can be a result of mean loss of body fluids and/ or body fat. Loss of weight can be a result of nutritional deficiency, some underlying disease pathology or because of physical efforts to reduce weight intentionally in persons who are over-weight or obese. Weight loss due to some underlying...

INTRODUCTION The term acidity is used when the acid produced by our stomach reflux back into our food-pipe and/or mouth, producing a sensation of burning, discomfort and other symptoms depending upon the etiology.   But why does it happen? Our food passes from mouth to food pipe and from there to stomach which produces acid and other...

Kidney stones or renal calculi or nephrolithiasis is a condition where there are hard deposits of minerals and salts in the renal tract. A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of the urinary tract from the kidneys to your bladder. The stones...

Tonsils are a pair of lymphatic tissue on either side of the back of the throat. It is a part of the first line of defense of the body’s immune system, which filters and traps the bacteria and viruses which enters through the mouth. It helps to produce antibodies and fight any infection. The inflammation of the tonsil is called tonsillitis which...