Dr. Ravi Dhaliya

World Schizophrenia Day, observed on May 24 every year, is a day to raise awareness about schizophrenia and reduce the stigma attached to this mental disorder. Schizophrenia - is a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel and behave clearly.  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 2.4 million American adults, or about 1.1 percent of the population age 18 and older in a given year have schizophrenia.  The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia may vary from person to person, however, people with this condition usually experience persistent symptoms of what is called psychosis. These include: Delusions - false beliefs that are not based on reality. Hallucinations - this happens when a person sees, hears, feels or smells something that is not actually there. Disorganised speech and behaviour Bizarre or hyperactive behavior In Ayurveda Schizophrenia can be understood under "Unmada disorder" . The term Unmada sta

Good  dental health  involves daily activities. Brushing, flossing, an herbal rinse, and a healthy diet with very little sugar are vital to preventing problems. It is also wise to refrain from smoking and to eat plenty of citrus fruit containing vitamin C. Also, be sure that your body is getting enough calcium and vitamin D to maintain healthy teeth. No matter how much care you take with  oral health , however,  toothaches  always seem to arrive without notice at the most inopportune moment, usually in the middle of the night or on a weekend, when finding medical relief is quite difficult. Even when  dental treatment  is available, it can be so expensive that finding the necessary funds may stress the budget. For this reason, you might want to try some simple  natural remedies  to see if they can effectively reduce the infection or pain. Some of the simplest are below: Simple Natural Remedies for Toothache Relief Place an ice cube next close to the gum and let it

Benefits of  Ashwagandha  (withania somnifera) against covid crisis.  Researchers have found that natural compounds from Ashwagandha have the potential to be an effective anti-Covid-19 drug. In Sanskrit,  Ashwa   means horse and  Gandha  means smell. Ashwagandha roots smell like a horse, which is where it gets its name, ashwagandha because of this reason it said that it gives horse power to a man.  Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera , fam. Solanaceae) is commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”. Withania somnifera  ( Ashawagandha ) is very revered herb of the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine.  It is used for various kinds of disease processes and specially as a nervine tonic. Considering these facts many scientific studies were carried out and its adaptogenic / anti-stress activities were studied.  Rasayana is described as an herbal or metallic preparation that promotes a youthful state of physical and mental health and expands happiness. According to