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Raised, red patches covered with silvery scales on the body or spots of dandruff-like scaling are the classic sign of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common lifelong condition and because of its systemic nature, patients exhibit a broad spectrum of symptoms that vary in severity. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, inflammatory skin and joint condition. It can sometimes take different, more serious forms, and has been linked to other physical and mental health problems. People with psoriasis are more likely to have other conditions linked to inflammation, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Although psoriasis requires a long-term treatment several studies suggest that weight loss, vigorous exercise, and proper diet can combat inflammation, improve psoriasis and keep skin healthy. My numerous psoriasis patients improved significantly after I have altered their daily diet. Here are the top 4 FOODS THAT IMPROVE PSORIASIS – Flax seeds, walnuts and pumpkin seeds – These are planted source of Omega -3 fatty acids. Omega- 3 helps in reducing the skin inflammation and controlling the symptoms of psoriasis. Fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, and herring contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Eat fish at least twice a week. It reduces skin inflammation and improves the heart health. Reducing inflammation and improving heart health are important for people with psoriasis. Vitamin D fortified milk, yogurt, and orange juice. Also, fish like mackerel and salmon. Egg yolk is rich in vitamin D. Vitamin D may slow the cell growth in psoriasis. Fresh fruits and vegetables like carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, mangoes, strawberries, and blueberries have shown to reduce skin inflammation. What to avoid when you have psoriasis? Reduce foods that can increase the skin inflammation like: Red Meat Dairy products Refined sugars Processed foods Nightshade vegetables, including potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers   Herbs that can improve psoriasis Turmeric- has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric has the ability to alter gene expression. Curcumin is an orally bioavailable blocker of TNF. TNF (Tumour necrosis factor) -a protein that mediates inflammation. TNFs are major mediators of inflammation and inflammation-related diseases. Using turmeric patients have found it very helpful in minimising psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flares. Add turmeric liberally to your food on regular basis. Aloe Vera- Gel from Aloe Vera plant has anti-psoriatic properties. Some studies have indicated that it can reduce skin inflammation and be scaling of the skin. You can apply Aloe Vera gel 2-3 times a day on affected skin.   Best Homeopathy Treatment for Psoriasis – Homeopathy helps to relieve psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis symptoms without any side effects. Scores of patients at AIS Clinic have reported a very positive outcome when they used our Homeopathy medicines for about 5-7 months. Homeopathy medicines stop the skin cells from growing too quickly and reduce skin inflammation. Regular treatment helps to keep psoriasis from getting worse or flaring up. The scope of treatment extends beyond skin symptoms by addressing the underlying stress and depression that are often seen in several patients. Here’s Dhiraj’s experience after he used homeopathy treatment at AIS Clinic to overcome his Psoriasis. “I had patches of psoriasis on my scalp, elbows, and abdomen since 6 years. The patches were very itchy and would often pain. After trying several treatments I switched to homeopathy. After using homeopathy medicines for 3 to 4 months my patches healed completely. Now it’s been more than 1 year, I am off the treatment and thankfully there are no relapses.”

For women, healthy looking hair is a symbol of beauty. Whether you are young or old, finding clumps of hair when you comb and thinning of your locks can surely be traumatic! Our multi-pronged approach of Homeopathy, Technology and Individualized nutrition plans is a winning combination to fight your hair loss and thinning. The treatments are customized depending on the actual state of hair and scalp condition ascertained by proven medical techniques. Female hair loss is less culturally acceptable, which only adds to the stigma for those experiencing it. In many cases, it affects a woman’s self-confidence and influences her whole quality of life. Determining the cause of hair loss at the first noticeable sign can help in diagnosing many serious medical conditions. The health of hair and scalp are indicators to what is happening deep inside your mind and body. Is it normal to lose hair on daily basis?  Yes, it is normal to lose between 50 and 100 hair strands in a day. If your hair is healthy, it will grow back on its own. But when it doesn’t, it begins to look thin and becomes a challenge to style.  Firstly, it is very important to evaluate reasons for your hair loss from a qualified doctor. Hereditary hair loss accounts for the majority of the cases in women. Hair loss can also be a symptom of stress, pregnancy, crash dieting and the intake of certain medications. Though hair loss is typically associated with males, the problem of baldness is not gendered specific.Hair loss in women is caused due to certain medical conditions, errors in diet and faulty hair care practices. Hereditary hair loss accounts for the majority of the cases in women. Hair loss can also be a symptom of stress, pregnancy, crash dieting and the intake of certain medications. Hormonal imbalances in the body due to conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or menopause can cause the hair follicles to shrink, thereby making the hair look thinner and ultimately fall off. Iron deficiency anemia leads to excessive hair shedding. It affects the hair’s ability to grow. Low iron levels can also cause the hair to change the structure, become dry, not hold the curl, and break easily. At AIS Clinic you can be assured of safe and effective solutions for your hair and scalp problems. We will detect your problem using a non-invasive high-resolution imaging software. This helps us to understand the physical state of the hair and scalp conditions that are not visible to the naked eye. Thyroid disorders, crash dieting and nutritional alterations can result in or intensify hair loss. Hard Facts while Managing your Hair – Most women do not realize why their hair is falling. They usually do not opt for timely medical intervention and keep trying to manage it using different shampoos, oils or even over-the-counter medications. Most of the times, such therapies yield fewer results When hair loss does not respond to the usual home remedies, seek medical advice. Based on your history and clinical signs your doctor will advise you certain investigations which will confirm the root cause of the problem. Knowing what’s causing the hair loss is the first step towards seeing your hair look healthy again. Hard Facts while Managing your Hair – These will save you a lot of time and effort. Shampoos only have cleansing properties – shampoos will never get to the root of your hair to improve the hair texture and make it less frizzy. Conditioners – used only for conditioning – Conditioner helps in softening, detangling and easy combing of hair. But if you have a greasy scalp or hair loss problems, using a conditioner will worsen the situation. Oiling no magic cure – Despite oiling it since childhood you still lose hair. Oiling only conditions and moisturizes your hair. It does not prevent hair loss, does not make it grow thicker and does not reach the hair roots. What should I do if I am losing my hair? Firstly, it is very important to evaluate reasons for your hair loss from a qualified doctor. At AIS Clinic you can be assured of safe and effective solutions for your hair and scalp problems. We will detect your problem using a non-invasive high-resolution imaging software. This helps us to understand the physical state of the hair and scalp conditions that are not visible to the naked eye. Our multi-pronged approach of Homeopathy, Technology and Individualized nutrition plans is a winning combination to fight your hair loss and thinning. The treatments are customised depending on the actual state of hair and scalp condition ascertained by proven medical techniques.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by the frequent backflow of food and acid into the esophagus (a tube connecting the mouth with the stomach). This can occur in healthy people occasionally but is a frequent problem those with GERD. Stomach contents are normally prevented from moving to the esophagus by the esophageal sphincter (a valve-like ring of muscle at the end of the esophagus). When this muscle relaxes and allows reflux or is generally weak, GERD may occur. The commonest causes responsible for GERD are abnormally weak contractions or relaxation of the valve, When the wave of contraction is defective, the refluxed acid is not pushed back into the stomach and it can cause damage to the inside layer of the esophagus. When food remains in the stomach for a longer duration, the stomach is distended for a longer time and this increases the chances of reflux of the stomach contents. Excessive Smoking and alcohol. Eating heavy meals at a time. Lying down shortly after eating. Exerting Physical activity instantly after meals, Overweight, Pregnancy. Certain foods such as spicy, fried, chocolate, caffeine, onions, tomatoes, citrus and carbonated drinks. Stress. If you have GERD, you may experience symptoms like burning feeling in the chest. Acid or food regurgitation, Sour or bitter taste in the mouth, Trouble in swallowing, Choking, Vomiting blood, black colored stools, Hoarseness or a sore throat, Chest pain, Dry cough, Asthma, Bad breath. A details case history and lab investigations will help to diagnose GERD. Homeopathy is very effective in managing all the symptoms of Acid Reflux and furthermore plays a very important role in preventing relapse of the condition. Homeopathic medicines will help decrease acidic build-up, restore the digestive system, and strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter. Homeopathic treatment is natural, safe, gentle and without side-effects. Certain precautions need to be taken for GERD like Avoid alcohol, smoking. Eat small meals. Do not bend over after eating. Eat foods like papaya, pineapple, ginger, cabbage, yogurt.Drink a lot of fluids. Wear loose-fitting clothes. Lose weight. Reduce stress.

Shoulder arthritis is a degenerative condition in which the normally smooth cartilage covering the ball and socket of the shoulder joint is lost due to joint wear and tear, injury or autoimmune disease like Rheuamtoid arthritis. In shoulder arthritis the smooth cartilage that covers the ends of the bones gets worn away causing the rough bone ends to rub against each other. This bone-on-bone contact produces pain, stiffness, difficulty sleeping and the inability to do day to day activities. Shoulder arthritis may result commonly from Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Tears or may follow surgery for Recurrent Dislocations. When arthritis occurs in a younger person it is often due to injury or problems from a previous surgery or rheumatoid arthritis. When arthritis occurs in an older person it is usually from wear and tear i.e., Osteoarthritis or from a rotator cuff problem. Loss of shoulder motion is common in shoulder arthritis. Shoulder arthritis may affect the individual daily activities such as sleeping, housework driving as well as the individual ability to shake hands, and hug. “Symptoms include pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, swelling and tenderness of the joint” Individuals with chronic shoulder pain often feel fatigued because of the extra effort required to cope with the condition. Diagnosis can be done by physical examination of the patient and through imaging techniques like x-rays, MRI. In Homeopathy a detailed case history, clinical examination and Lab investigations help in diagnosis of Shoulder arthritis. Since it is a degenerative joint disease, the pathological changes in the joint are irreversible. The main goal of treatment is the prevention of further damage, reduction of joint pain and any swelling and maintenance of joint function. With Homeopathy medicines you will get relief from the joint pain and stiffness, the severity and frequency of the symptoms will reduce, the mobility of the joints will be improved and the progress of the disease will be slowed down. Since there is no side effects or drug dependencies the medicines can be used as an alternative to pain killers. Along with Homeopathic medicine you need to carry out exercises in order to maintain the joint mobility and improve the range of motion of the joint. Lifting of heavy weights needs to be avoided.

Regular  exercise  is one of the best things what you can do for your health. exercise  has numerous health benefits, here we are dealing with exercises which we can adopt for minimizing or preventing  joint pains. 1. Walking Walking is one of the best and easy to do exercise which one can incorporate in our daily life style. walking daily for 30 minutes for 5 days in a week will helps in strengthening your leg muscles, increases the bone density and also helps in reducing the weight. 2. Cycling Health benefits of cycling include strengthening and muscle toning of the lower extremities, it is also an overall physical workout and involves almost every movement of the body. 3. Swimming Swimming will help you in building stronger muscles minus the harsh impact on bones and joints. arthritis foundation suggests that stretching and strengthening muscles in pool brings on quick relief. 4. Neck Isometrics Neck pain is one of the most common condition which is encountered in day to day practice because of sedentary life style. These exercises helps in strengthening the muscles of the neck, and can be done practically anywhere, anytime. 5. Pelvic Bridging Pelvic bridging is an easy to do exercise which will strengthen your muscles, it will help in strengthening the back muscles, thigh muscles ,abdominal muscles and gluteal muscles simultaneously,8-10 repetitions can be done every day. 6. Back extension These extension exercises are used to strengthen the muscles of the back which will in turn minimize the likelihood of injury.8-10 repetitions of the these exercises will help. 7. Single leg raising exercises These exercises will help in strengthening the lower abdominal muscles, low back muscles and the thigh muscles,10 repetitions on each side should be done. 8. Squats Primarily known as a leg strengthening exercise, but is also a whole body workout it helps in burning the calories and tones your abdomen and back muscles. 9. Plank Plank is one of the best core strengthening exercise one can do. It  is also an safe exercise as body is maintained in neutral position and it strengthens the shoulder, arms ,upper back ,lower back, abdomen and thigh muscles simultaneously. 10. Side planks Side planks is also a core building exercise which not only builds strength in the shoulder, back and abdominal muscles it also helps in improving the flexibility . These exercises when done 4 times a week will prevent or minimize your chances of getting Joint Pains in future.

Raised, red patches on the body, covered with silvery scales or spots of dandruff like scaling, are theclassic signs of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common lifelong condition and because of its systemic nature patients exhibit a broad spectrum of symptoms that vary in severity. An immune mediated inflammatory skin and joint condition, it can sometimes take different, moreserious forms and has been linked to other physical and mental health problems. People with psoriasis are more likely to have other conditions linked to inflammation, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Although it required a long term treatment, several studies suggest that weight loss, vigorous exercise and proper diet can combat inflammation improve psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis symptoms without any side effects. It stops the skin cells from growing too quickly and reduces skin inflammation. Regular treatments keep psoriasis from getting worse or flaring up. The scope of treatment extends beyond skin symptoms by addressing the underlying stress and depression often seen in patients. Dhiraj, who underwent homeopathy treatment at AIS Clinic to overcome his psoriasis, describes the experience, “I had patches of Psoriasis on my scalp, elbows and abdomen for six years. The patches were very itchy and would hurt. After trying several medicines, i switched to homeopathy. After 3-4 months my patches healed completely. It’s been more than one year now, I am off the treatment and thankfully there have been no relapses.” Dr. Vishal Verenkar is a leading authority in the field of applied homeopathy with over 12 years ofexperience. His areas of expertise include Allergy, Chronic diseases and Skin health. For health queries write to drvishalverenkar@yahoo.co.in; Appointments call 9595564995/6528287. For more info, log on to www.aisclinic.in