![]() Ensuring a healthy & happy life for our GrandparentsPublished on Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 19:45 | Source : Moneycontrol.com Updated at Wed, Sep 13, 2006 at 12:36
There are about 77 million senior citizens in India comprising 7.5% of total population of the country. The elderly population in India is the second largest in the world, next only to China. 6% of the elderly population of India lives alone or with non-relatives! Insecurity and lack of appropriate care has led to several problems primarily health problems. Some of the common diseases amongst the elderly are physical problems like Special senses related disorders ( Decreased accommodation, Nerve deafness, Decreased sense of smell). Gastro-intestinal System and Genito urinary tract related problems and Musculoskeletal System problems like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. General problems like Weaknesses, Sleep Disturbances, Vertigo and Psychological changes, Social Changes and Emotional adjustments from Loss of spouse or companion, loneliness also lead to several old age problems. Homeopathy being a Non-invasive form of treatment, non-painful is known to be extremely successful in dealing with geriatrics problems.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine with no side effects that stimulates the body's own immune and defense system to initiate the healing process. It cures a disease, rather than merely suppressing its symptoms. The use only natural substances in minute doses in homoepthic pills a s the risks of any other diseases induced due to pill popping or side effects of other medicines. Homeopathic treatment is more beneficial in treating geriatrics problems since it also constantly improves the body's resistance. It is thus, an approach that can potentially be very effective in treating not just common ailments but also serious ailments like asthma, diabetes, sclerosis, etc. Sourced From: Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick
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