Holistic Medicine

 

Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person. That is, to look at the person as a whole beyond just the particular symptom or the disease.  It looks at an individual's over-all physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being before recommending treatment.

 

Why is Holistic of medicine required?

A patient being treated with conventional medicine, holistic therapies may support the body during treatment and alleviate the symptoms that often come with drug treatments and surgery. In addition, holistic therapies aim at the underlying source of the illness to prevent recurrence. Moreover, they have the following benefits-

• Minimal side effects.
• Simplicity, Familiarity

WHO fact Sheet

According to a research conducted by the WHO

• In USA, 158 million of the adult population use complimentary medicine
• 70% of the Canadian population has used complimentary medicine.
• In Africa, up to80% of the population uses traditional medicine for primary health care
• Traditional medicine widely used in India especially in rural areas, where70% of the Indian population lives.

What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is an effective and scientific system of healing which assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. It recognizes that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that it is the patient who needs treatment not the disease.


Benefits of Homoeopathy

• Natural medicines
• Gentle, effective treatment
• Safe, no side effects
• Holistic therapy treats the mind, emotions and body
• Naturally strengthens the immune system
• Improves energy levels
• Safe for use during pregnancy
• Safe and effective for children
• Can prevent chronic conditions from further deteriorating
• Clinically proven for over 200 years

Where can we help you?

There are no limits to the range of diseases and disorders that can be treated in a homoeopathic way as the principle of homoeopathic healing is to balance the body, mind, spirit, and emotions so that the person's whole being functions smoothly. We at Artemis Health Institute, under the able guidance of Dr Rachna Khanna Singh, Homeopathic Consultant, try to achieve the same and can help you in the following areas:

Life style disorders

» Hypertension

» Dyslipidemia

» Diabetes mellitus

» Cardiac ailments and longstanding Angina

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Stress and its ailments

» Depression

» Anxiety

» Insomnia

Obesity Management

Allergy

» Skin

» Respiratory

De-addiction

» Alcohol

» Smoking

» Substance abuse

Pain Management

» Post-surgical

» Arthralgia

Geriatric care

Pediatric care

Feeling like there are too many pressures and demands on you? Losing sleep worrying about tests and schoolwork? Eating on the run because your schedule is just too busy?. Everyone experiences stress at times - adults, teens, and even kids. But there are things you can do to minimize stress and manage the stress that's unavoidable.


Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina and heightened alertness.

The events that provoke stress are called stressors, and they cover a whole range of situations - everything from outright physical danger to making a class presentation or taking a semester's worth of your toughest subject. Everything in limit is usually healthy. Similarly healthy amount of stress called “eustress” or positive stress shows optimistic response. For example when the pressure's on one with no actual danger - like stepping up to take the foul shot that could win the game, getting ready to go to a big dance, or sitting down for a final exam etc. A little of this stress can help keep you on your toes, ready to rise to a challenge. And the nervous system quickly returns to its normal state, standing by to respond again when needed.


Although just enough stress can be a good thing, stress overload is a different story - too much stress isn't good for anyone i.e “distress” or negative stress. For example, feeling a little stress about a test that's coming up can motivate you to study hard. But stressing out too much over the test can make it hard to concentrate on the material you need to learn. Pressures that are too intense or last too long, or troubles that are shouldered alone, can cause people to feel stress overload. Here are some of the things that can overwhelm the body's ability to cope if they continue for a long time:

• Being bullied or exposed to violence or injury
• Relationship stress, family conflicts or heavy emotions due to death of a loves one etc.
• Ongoing problems with schoolwork related to a learning disability or other problems.
• Crammed schedules, not having enough time to rest and relax and always being on your toes can accompany a lot of stress

Some stressful situations can be extreme and may require special attention and care. Posttraumatic stress disorder is a very strong stress reaction that can develop in people who have lived through an extremely traumatic event, such as a serious car accident, a natural disaster like an earthquake, or an assault like rape. Some people have anxiety problems that can cause them to overreact to stress, making even small difficulties seem like crises. If a person frequently feels tense, upset, worried, or stressed, it may be a sign of anxiety. Anxiety problems usually need attention, and people should turn to professional counselors for help in overcoming them.

Signs of Stress Overload
People who are experiencing stress overload may notice some of the following signs:

• Anxiety or panic attacks
• A feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled and hurried
• Irritability and moodiness
• Physical symptoms, such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain
• Allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma
  Problems in sleeping
• Drinking too much, smoking, overeating, or doing drugs
• Sadness or depression

Everyone experiences stress a little differently. Some people become angry and act out their stress or take it out on others. Some people internalize it and develop eating disorders or substance abuse problems. And some people who have a chronic illness may find that the symptoms of their illness flare up under an overload of stress.

Signs of Stress Overload

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Heart disease
• Skin problems
• Depression
• Cosmetic complaints- Premature baldness, hairfall, acne etc
• Hormonal problems- Early puberty/menopause
• Weight gain or loss
• Eating disorders
• Respiratory complaints

When a person exerts a lot of strain on his mind the tension arouses on his/her mind. Due to excess stress in the mind of the person he/she losses his/her mental balance. Stress is certainly harmful to the health of the person. It creates an adverse effect on the health of the individual.  Stress can be of various types and differs in varied degrees. It can be social stress like daily hassles or minor irritating event which this stress creates tension in the mind of the person which ultimately leads to depression . Some major traumatic events, recent life events, or hassles at home or office are the major cause for depression in any individual. Live events including developmental traumas, physical illness problems in relationship may leads to depression. Certain conditions or situation may effect whether depression is identified or not. Coping with stress is really essential to avoid frustration and tension in the mind of the person. People must become stronger mentally and emotionally. In this way there are less chances of getting into depression or avoiding it completely by adapting to all kinds of stresses.

Keep Stress Under Control

What can you do to deal with stress overload or, better yet, to avoid it in the first place?
The most helpful method of dealing with stress is learning how to manage the stress that comes along with any new challenge, good or bad. Stress-management skills work best when they're used regularly, not just when the pressure's on. Knowing how to "de-stress" and doing it when things are relatively calm can help you get through challenging circumstances that may arise. At this point some professional help if required is readily available with us.

At Artemis Health Institute a team of professionals are there under the able guidance of Dr Rachna Khanna Singh to help you cope with these. Here are some strategies that we offer that can help you keep your stress under control:

• Relaxation therapy
• Deep breathing
• Counseling
• Guided imagery
• Stress management workshops

Learn to think of challenges as opportunities and stressors as temporary problems, not disasters. Spare time for relaxation, be optimistic and believe in yourself. And let a little stress motivate you into positive action to reach your goals rather than building a problem that calls for help.

Services at the STRESS CLINIC-

• Stress management
• Marital Counseling
• Family counseling
• Adoloscent and child counseling
• Positive living
• Positive self development
• Specialization in relaxation therapies
• Therapy for treatment in depression, anxiety, personality issues and other such psychological issues
• Emotional Problems
• Fear and anxiety management
• De-Addiction
• Anger Management
• Self Development
• Self confidence and self esteem management

Team of Specialists:

• Rachna Singh Consultant- Holistic medicine and Life Style Management- Holistic Medicine View Profile