This pandemic is causing anxiety for a lot of our patients and possibly some of us too, who are continuing to work and support patients. Currently the management recommendations put in place by the U.K Chief Medical Officer are commendable however until now there are no orthodox treatments available for COVID-19 only support, of additional […]
Addressing the use of prophylaxis Read More »
Prophylaxis refers to measures taken to maintain health and prevent the spread of disease. Prophylactic medicine encompasses a broader range of interventions, including medications, vaccines, and even surgeries aimed at preventing illnesses or recurrences of conditions. For instance, a woman at high risk of breast cancer might opt for a mastectomy as a preventive measure.
A pandemic refers to the widespread outbreak of a disease that affects a large geographic area and a significant portion of the population. Unlike an epidemic, which is confined to a specific region, a pandemic extends across multiple countries or continents. What Causes a Pandemic? Pandemics can arise from various factors. For instance, a new
Nosodes are homeopathic remedies derived from diseased pathological secretions, excretions, or microbial cultures of viruses, bacteria, and fungi. They are used to treat and prevent both infectious and non-infectious diseases. The term “nosode” originates from the Greek word “nosos,” meaning disease. These remedies are made by diluting causative agents of diseases, such as bacteria, viruses,
In Aphorisms 100, 101, and 102 of the Organon of Medicine, Dr. Hahnemann introduced a method for collecting symptoms and forming a group totality for an epidemic, which aids in identifying a specific remedy for both treatment and prevention. Although Hahnemann did not explicitly use the term “genus epidemicus,” he discussed the concept of a
