This new “enhanced” form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E), developed by researchers at Wellcome Trust, builds on and improves the current leading treatment for bulimia nervosa as recommended by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

CBT-E is the first treatment to be shown to be suitable for the majority of cases of eating disorders.

According to NICE, eating disorders are a major cause of physical and psychosocial impairment in young women, affecting at least one in twenty women between the ages of 18 and 30. They also occur in young men but are less common.

Three eating disorders are recognised: anorexia nervosa, which accounts for around one in ten cases in adults; bulimia nervosa, which accounts for a third of all cases; and the remainder are classed as “atypical eating disorders, which account for over half of all cases. In these atypical cases the features of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are combined in a different way.

The three eating disorders vary in their severity, but typically involve extreme and relentless dieting, self-induced vomiting or laxative misuse, binge eating, driven exercising and in some cases marked weight loss. Common associated features are depression, social withdrawal, perfectionism and low self-esteem.

The disorders tend to run a chronic course and are notoriously difficult to treat. Relapse is common.

This new treatment derives from an earlier form of CBT that was designed exclusively for patients with bulimia nervosa. Both were developed by Professor Christopher Fairburn, a Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow at the University of Oxford.

In 2004, the earlier treatment became the first psychotherapy to be recognised by NICE as the leading treatment for a clinical condition and its use was recommended across the NHS.

Now, in a new study, Professor Fairburn and colleagues have shown that the enhanced version of the treatment is not only more potent than the earlier NICE-recommended treatment, but it can also be used to treat both bulimia nervosa and the atypical eating disorders, making it suitable for over 80 percent of cases of eating disorders.

“Eating disorders are serious mental health problems and can be very distressing for both patients and their families. Now for the first time, we have a single treatment which can be effective at treating the majority of cases without the need for patients to be admitted into hospital,” said Professor Fairburn.

The study is published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

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According to the experts, the chances of developing a malignant tumour are “significantly increased” for people who use a mobile for ten years.

The shocking finding is the result of the biggest ever study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organisation.

The experts found a type of brain tumour called glioma is more likely in long-term mobile users.

French experts analysed data from 13 countries, including Britain.

Although researchers admit the cause is unknown, but according to them radiation from handsets could be the trigger.

“To underestimate the risk would be a complete disaster,” the Sun quoted study chief Professor Elisabeth Cardis, as saying.

However, a British expert insisted mobiles are not dangerous.

Professor Patricia McKinney of the University of Leeds said: “Reasonable use is unlikely to increase the risk of tumours.” (ANI)

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The boffins found that individuals who ate the milk product saw their risk of suffering from the disease drop by 40 per cent compared to those who rarely touched yogurt.

Researchers reckon that bacteria in yogurt gives the protection.

To reach the conclusion, the experts looked at the diets of more than 80,000 volunteers over nine years and found that the 500 who developed bladder cancer were likely not to have eaten much yogurt.

The scientists said that having about two average-sized tubs of yogurt a day reduced the risk by 45 per cent in women and 36 per cent in men.

But not all dairy products were found to have the same benefit.

“Cultured milk products such as yogurt contain lactic acid bacteria and have been shown to suppress bladder cancer in rats,” the Daily Express quoted the researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, as saying.

“Our research suggests a high intake may reduce the risk,” they added.

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Citing published studies, the group said a red or itchy rash, known as “mobile phone dermatitis”, affects people who develop an allergic reaction to the nickel surface on mobile phones after spending long periods of time on the devices.

“It is worth doctors bearing this condition in mind if they see a patient with a rash on the cheek or ear that cannot otherwise be explained,” it said.

The British group said many doctors were unaware mobile phones could cause the condition.

Safety concerns over mobile phones has grown as more people rely on them for everyday communication, although the evidence to date has given the technology a clean bill of health when it comes to serious conditions like brain cancer.

“In mobile phone dermatitis, the rash would typically occur on the cheek or ear, depending on where the metal part of the phone comes into contact with the skin,” the group said in a statement.

“In theory it could even occur on the fingers if you spend a lot of time texting on metal menu buttons.”

Nickel is a metal found in products, ranging from mobile phones to jewellery to belt buckles and is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, according to the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

Earlier this year Lionel Bercovitch of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and colleagues tested 22 popular handsets from eight different manufacturers and found nickel in 10 of the devices.

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If famous Lord Ramji and Krishna incarnations are at no. 20 & 21 , that as Doctor Dhanvantri is mentioned at no. 18 as under :—

DHANVANTRI………….LOKE ( verse 21 )

i.e. like Vishnuji’s names , chanting of His incarnation as Doctor Dhanvantri also cures us from all diseases. Lord Dhanvantri appeared during sea-churning with nectar-pot ( AMRIT-KALASH ) and later by developing science of Health ( AYURVED ) , gave all creatures disease -free life so we must humbly bow at His holy feet for happy , tension-free life.

For more on above , please refer special Health Edition of 2001 by monthly Kalyan , Gorakhpur ( page 144 ) . It also reveals that

i) AYURVED ’s original mention is in Vedas which owe their existence to Lord Vishnu.Atharveda’s 13th & Rigveda’s 137th suktas are famous as Disease-removal suktas( page 14 ) .

By His Grace , Vishnuji preached THEM to Brahmaji who preached them to King Daksha , Indra , Ashiwini Kumars , sage Bhardwaj , Angira , Charak , Sushrat in that order. This is revealed by sage Ved Vyasaji thru various Puranas.

Ved Vyasaji ’s most famous treatise is Gitaji and verse YUKTAHAR VIHARSAY by Lord Krishna ( 6/16-17 ) . For complete health in Gitaji , pl refer 2/22,3/30,5/23, 5/29 , 6/6 , 8/10 , 8/15, 9/33 , 15/4 , 17/ 8-10 , 18/65-66… on GITA-DARPAN

ii) Lord Shiva regulates all herbs including MRIT-SANJEEVNI herb that cured Laxmanji during famous Ramji-ravan war …even Chinese Ji Xi-anlin confirms famous Ramji-Ravan war . By His Grace Ashwini Kumars can cure us from any disease. ..RIGVEDA, 1/112/ 3 .

They are twins of Lord Sun i.e. brother of Yamraj and Yamunaji Yamunaji is basis of JALVIHAR and bless all in world. By famous Chayvanprash , they cured old-age and ill-health of sage Chayvan .

iii) Ashwini Kumars confirm that their father Lord Sun is basic bestower of life , health on us ..Makar Sankranti In Various Parts Of India followed by water , earth , air , fire and sky .

iv) Seth Goenkaji’s 19 and Bhai Poddarji’s 51 and Ramsukhadsji ‘ numerous health tips at pages 81-84-118 and are just so divine . Sri Hanuman Prasad Poddarji Utsav is going on at holy Dham Vrindavan these days

Theft of which material by humans creates which diseases is at page 154. Sri Ramnaumi , Jamshtmi , Shivratri , Navratras fast kill these sins … holy NAVRATRAS –before Dussehra v/s before Sri Ramnaumi .

(page 367 ). Milk , curd , buttermilk , Tulsi , amla , honey , Neem , Ghiya , Bel and other fruits increase longevity but eggs , meat , liquor , smoking etc reduce it ( page 369 to 390) . Selfless service to cows & Saints also eradicates diseases ( page 545 )

v) HARE KO HARI NAAM ….Before TEACHERS’ DAY

i.e. where medicines do fail , only remembrance of Lord Hari’s name can help . Saint Santoshji of on 15th Nov , 2005 fame used to say if we chant Tulsidassji ’s choupai

DEHIC DAIVIK BHOUTIK TAPA , RAM RAJ KAHOON NAHI VYAPA ( UTTARKAND , 21 / 1 ) no disease can touch us. Valmiki Ramayna also confirms it in 7/41/18-19 and 6/128/98) …divine lap of God Sri Hari or Lord Shiva

Even remembering Ramji’s disciple Hanumanji removes diseases :–

NASE ROG HARE SAB PIRA , JAPAT NIRANTAR HANUMAT BIRA … one Student asks…….

Finally I conclude with page 546 from PATANJLI YOG SUTRA ( so popularised by Ramdevji of Anulom-vilom , Kapal Bharti fame ….is SANATAN DHARMA only for Indians ? ) that

ACHYUT ANANT GOVIND …….Krishnaay Vaasudevay Harye Parmatmane , Pranatkleshnashay Govinday namoh namah

i.e. chanting of Lord Sri Hari’s pious names destroys all diseases , sins and Kukarmas and makes us happy , disease-free and with long life….

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Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine. Ulcers form in the inner lining, or mucosa, of the colon or rectum, often resulting in diarrhea, blood, and pus. The inflammation is usually most severe in the sigmoid and rectum and usually diminishes higher in the colon. The disease develops uniformly and consistently until, in some cases, the colon becomes rigid and foreshortened.

Although the causes of inflammatory bowel disease are not yet known, genetic factors certainly play some role. Up to 25% of people with IBD also have family members with the disease. The inherited risk is highest if a mother has the condition, followed by a sibling.

A father with IBD poses the least inherited risk to his children. Although different genes play weaker or stronger roles in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, some experts believe that genetic mapping will allow detection of the genes responsible for both diseases, most likely on chromosomes 6, 12, and 16.

Some researchers believe that the disease develops in people who have a genetic susceptibility that enables an agent such as a virus or bacteria to trigger an abnormal immune response. If such

Symptoms

Symptoms can be mild or very severe ,and disabling. They can develop gradually or have a sudden onset. The severity of symptoms and relapse rates also vary with seasons, with highest risk in the winter and autumn and lowest in summer.

Diarrhea

The most common symptom of both ulcerative colitis is diarrhea. Blood may appear in the stools, especially with ulcerative colitis. The blood may be readily visible or visible only using a microscope, in which case it is called occult blood.

Constipation

Constipation may develop during active flare-ups of ulcerative colitis. In ulcerative colitis, constipation may occur when the inflamed rectum triggers a reflex response in the colon that causes it to retain the stool.

Abdominal Pain

Cramps can occur from intestinal contractions caused by inflammation. The severity of the pain usually depends on the severity of diarrhea. Intestinal pain may also be an indication of a serious condition, such as an abscess, or a perforation of the intestinal wall.

Other Symptoms

Fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite are often present, and the patient may lose weight. Tenesmus (a painful urge for a bowel movement even if the rectum is empty) can occur in response to inflammation. Neurologic or psychiatric symptoms may be early signs of Crohn’s disease when accompanied by gastrointestinal problems.

Complications

1. Toxic megacolon is a serious complication that can occur if inflammation spreads into the deeper layers of the colon. In such cases, the colon enlarges and becomes paralyzed. In severe cases, it may rupture, a surgical emergency that carries a 30% mortality rate. Symptoms include weakness and abdominal pain and bloating; the patient may be disoriented or groggy

2.Cancer. Chronic ulcerative colitis increases the risk for colon cancer. In different studies, this risk has been estimated to be 5% to 10% after 10 years and 15% to 40% after 30 years. People with ulcerative colitis should consider annual screening with colonoscopy beginning as early as age 25, depending on other risk factors, particularly any evidence of precancerous tissue (dysplasia). Individuals should discuss with their physician the risks and benefits of these screening procedures. It should be noted that inflammation can produce changes in tissue that resemble precancerous or cancerous changes, increasing the chance for a false diagnosis of cancer. Inflammatory bowel disease in the rectum and lower (sigmoid) colon does not significantly increase the risk for cancer.

3.Complications Occurring Outside the Gastrointestinal Tract. Inflammation may occur in tissues beyond the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the joints, which can cause stiffness and arthritic-like symptoms. Inflammation in other sites can also cause skin ulcers, mouth sores, problems in the eyes, hepatitis, and complications in the kidneys. Sometimes the large airways in the lungs are impaired. Gallbladder disease and gallstones are common complications of IBD. The pancreas may be more often affected than previously thought in IBD, since the symptoms of these conditions are similar. Internal blood loss from ulcers in the intestine can cause anemia; it is a particular problem in Crohn’s disease, because of the impaired ability of the small intestine to absorb vitamins and minerals necessary for blood production. People with IBD are at higher risk for forming blood clots (thromboembolism). Women with inflammatory bowel disease have a higher risk for menstrual abnormalities, with 25% reporting problems in fertility.

Diagnosis

Endoscopic Procedures. Flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are procedures that involve snaking a fiberoptic tube called an endoscope through the rectum to view the lining of the colon. The physician can also insert instruments through it to remove tissue sample. Sigmoidoscopy, which is used to examine the rectum and left (sigmoid) colon, lasts about 10 minutes and is done without sedation. It may be mildly uncomfortable, but it is not painful. Colonoscopy allows a view of the entire colon and requires a sedative, but it is still performed on an outpatient basis.

Treatment

Drugs cannot cure inflammatory bowel disease, but they are effective in reducing the inflammation and accompanying symptoms in up to 80% of patients. Many such drugs are available, including corticosteroids, aspirin-like medications, and drugs that suppress the immune system. The primary goal of drug therapy is to reduce inflammation in the intestine. The success of therapy is determined by its ability to induce and maintain remissions without incurring significant side effects. The patient’s condition is generally considered in remission when the intestinal lining has healed and symptoms, such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps and tenesmus, are normal or close to normal. Immunosuppresive drugs are also used. A recent development is the use of biologic response modifiers, such as infliximab. You should ask your doctor about specific treatment for ulcerative colitis.

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I don’t find the need to cut any part of it. Hope it will appeal and may help to redress agony of those who are suffering and tackling the disease .

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As a major fallout of the rapidly advancing modern civilization, depression has become the most common psychiatric illness. Recent data suggests that depression takes in its grip one in 10 adults, and nearly two-thirds of such cases do not get the help they need. Depression is an impairing illness that affects both women and men, but women experience the problem at roughly twice the rate of men.

Having some depressive symptoms does not mean a person is clinically depressed. For example, it is not unusual for those who have lost a loved one to feel sad, helpless, and disinterested in regular activities. Only when these symptoms persist for an unusually long time is there reason to suspect that grief has become a depressive illness.

No two people become depressed in exactly the same way. Many people have only some of the symptoms, varying in severity and duration. This is where the homeopathic treatment has an edge over the conventional ones. While treating depression, the homeopathic approach realises the individualistic nature of the mind. A lot of emphasis is laid on one’s individual symptoms and causative factors while prescribing a medicine. An experienced homeopath would do a detailed analysis (constitutional analysis) considering all important factors such as genetic predisposition, thermal sensitivities, emotional responses to a certain given situation, food habits, etc, before prescribing any medicine

Ignatia and Natrum Mur

Ignatia is a great remedy for milder forms of depression. It is often given in cases with low moods, stress and strain connected with shock or loss of loved ones or disappointment having completely unhinged normal judgement and self-control. When this condition recurs and tends to become chronic. Natrum Mur is the right medicine. Ignatia is also given in depression that occurs during the menopausal period.

‘Depression major’ and Aurum Met

“Depression major” refers to those forms of the disease where symptoms such as extreme hopelessness, excessive guilt, recurring thoughts of death, or suicidal thoughts or actions are predominant. Homeopathic medicine Aurum Met is often a great help in such cases. It is strongly recommended in the case of the patients who have lost the love of living, are weary of life, feel an absolute loss of enjoyment in everything and, most importantly, long to die and seek methods to commit suicide.

Constitutional analysis

In such disorders, a thorough constitutional analysis by an expert homeopath is a must before using any medicine, and self-medication should be avoided.

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Veratrum album is one of the most frequently prescribed homoeopathic medicines in violent cases of gastroenteritis. Sudden diarrhoeas with large evacuations and profuse, violent vomiting associated with great weakness and coldness in the body is most characteristic of veratrum album. When such symptoms develop after eating watery fruits (melons), veratrum is the best bet. It also works well in the treatment of severe cases of cholera.

If diarrhoea is caused by sudden chilling of the stomach with ice water or ice-cream, arsenic album is the right choice. In such conditions stools are attended by very distressing heartburn, burning pain and sometimes burning in the stomach. These are followed by great weakness and coldness. There is a feeling of intense thirst. The patient’s condition worsens after midnight.

Podophyllum is a very frequently used medicine for summer diarrhoeas. It helps greatly in cases of gushing diarrhoea, wh en stool comes out like water from a hydrant, hurrying the patient out of the bed early in the morning.

When diarrhoeas are attended by gripping, cutting pains in the abdomen area while passing stool, colocynth is the right medicine. Taking food or a drink, even in a small measure provokes evacuations as also pains.

Summer diarrhoeas can be very distressing. So, if the symptoms correspond, three doses of 30c potency of the indicated medicine can be taken. Although a repetition will depend on the intensity the disease, the safest way is to take a dose after every hour. It is always better to consult a physician.

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Homoeopathic treatment of neck pain or cervical pain can provide great relief to the patients as it not only treats the pain but also cures the underlying causes to make sure that pain does not recur.

Although neck pain may be caused by many factors, cervical strain is the most frequent diagnosis. The pain can be severe and can temporarily limit the patient’s everyday activities. This condition is very often (by mistake) thought of as spondylosis. Although both the conditions – strain and spondylosis – are different from each other, their symptoms resemble closely.

Cervical strain affects the muscles of the neck, particularly those at the back of the neck. This straining occurs after an overuse of the muscles – prolonged studying, driving, awkward positions such as cradling the phone between the ear and the shoulder, sitting in a chair that offers no support, or working at an ill-designed computer station or any activity where one has to hold the head in one position for hours.

This actually causes the muscles at the back of the neck to get tired, resulting in pain and stiffness in the back of the neck and at times this pain can also be felt in the shoulders and the back part of the head. When this overuse of muscles is repeated again and again, the pain becomes chronic. This is also called as “repetitive stress injuries”. Pain can also occur due to cervical sprain. Sprain occurs due to trauma to the neck as in whiplash (when the head is suddenly and quickly forced forward and backward) injuries in car accidents, falls and sport injuries.

Another major cause for neck pain is cervical spondylosis. Like other joints, cervical joints tend to deteriorate with age. This includes the wear and tear of the vertebrae, degeneration and herniation of the cushions between the vertebrae (also commonly called as disks). Abnormal growth of the bones also occurs on the vertebrae (cervical bones). These accumulated changes (cervical spondylosis) result in pressure on the nerve root. This results in the symptoms that are produced in spondylosis – neck pain, loss of sensation or abnormal sensation in arms and shoulder, stiffness in neck, episodes of loss of balance, headache at the back side of the head.

The treatment of neck pain with homoeopathy has distinct advantages unlike the conventional system of medicine, it does not suppress the pain symptoms. Homoeopathy treats the underlying condition that is causing pain. For example, if one suffers from pain due to spondylosis, the treatment will be aimed at treating the degenerative changes. Medicine for pain due to the straining of cervical muscles are different from the ones that will treat spondylosis. Further differentiation is also made on the individual variations of symptoms.

Thus homoeopathy customises the treatment based on individuals underlying disorder and symptom. This high level of customisation is what provides homoeopathy an edge in stopping the recurrence by curing the disease. Cervical strain can be very effectively and speedily treated with homoeopathy. The treatment of cervical spondylosis require more time as the changes are at the physical level and also have occurred over a long period. The treatment in cervical spondylosis depends upon the extent of damage.

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IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease. It is a functional disorder, which means that the bowel (large intestine) is not functioning properly, though physically there is nothing wrong with it. With IBS, the nerves and muscles in the bowel are extra-sensitive. For example, the muscles may contract too much when you eat. These contractions can cause cramping and diarrhoea during or shortly after a meal.

The exact cause of IBS is not known. Symptoms appear to result from a disturbance in the interaction between the gut, the brain, and the nervous system that alters the regulation of the bowel motor or the sensory function. IBS is not caused by stress. However, because of the connection between the brain and the gut, symptoms can be exacerbated or triggered by stress. Certain things like milk and caffeine are also known to have a disturbing effect on IBS patients.

IBS is characterised by abdominal pain or discomfort and the abnormal bowel function, which may include chronic diarrhoea, chronic constipation, or an alternating pattern of both. Patients may feel the sensation of not being able to fully empty their bowels. Other symptoms may include gas formation, bloating as well as nausea.

IBS is a spectrum disorder, which means that there can be a great variety of symptoms and also that their intensity can range from very mild to severe. Primarily, homeopathy is a method where the individual symptoms of patients are given more preference than the labels of the disease and are matched with those of the drug. Thus, treating diseases like IBS with homeopathy in an effective manner becomes easier. However, it may take a while before appreciable results are achieved. One must keep in mind that the goal is not to have a temporary relief but a permanent one.

Homeopathic medicines like Nux Vomica, Colocynth, Aloes, Sulphur, Carbo Veg, China and Lycopodium are among the very effective ones that are often employed by experts for treating irritable bowel syndrome. However, please make sure that such conditions are not treated without the help of a professional homoeopath

Managing IBS

Experiment with fibre

When you have IBS, fibre can be a mixed blessing. Although it helps reduce constipation, it can also lead to diarrhoea, gas formation and cramping worse. The best approach is to gradually increase the amount of fibre in your diet over a period of weeks.

Avoid problem foods

If certain foods make your symptoms worse, don’t eat them. Common culprits include alcohol, chocolate and caffeinated beverages such as coffee and sodas.

Eat at regular times

Don’t skip meals and try to eat about the same time each day to help regulate the bowel function.

Beware of dairy products

They usually are the biggest culprits in IBS. If you’re lactose-intolerant, try substituting yoghurt for milk.

Exercise regularly

Exercise helps relieve depression and stress, stimulates normal contractions of your intestines and can help you feel better

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