Health Sciences

Aquaponics offers a promising solution for food security in urban areas where agricultural land is rapidly being repurposed. However, its wider use is limited by the high cost of commercial fish feed. Consequently, many aquaponic operators are exploring alternative and less expensive feed options. The major challenge in aquaponics is identifying fish feeds that not only promote healthy fish growth but also enrich the water with nutrients essential for plant development.

Alopecia Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, commonly known as a herniated disc, a debilitating spinal condition that can lead to severe pain, stiffness, and restricted mobility. This paper focuses on a 61-year-old woman suffering from PID for three years came to Dr Batra’s. After two years of homeopathic treatment her symptoms dramatically improved. The patient is now fully mobile, pain-free, and engaged in her daily activities. This case highlights the potential of homeopathy in managing chronic spinal conditions.

Lichen Lacunar hemorrhagic contusion is deep brain bleed caused by the rupture of tiny blood vessels. A 32-year-old female initially presented at Dr. Batra’s clinic with complaints of severe hair fall. Further evaluation led to diagnosis of lacunar hemorrhagic contusion, Under individualized homeopathic treatment, her symptoms gradually resolved, and a follow-up CT scan showed no visible clots. This healing journey highlights the depth and precision of homeopathy in addressing not only visible pathology but also subtle, lingering imbalances in the system.

Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) is a rare, chronic dermatological condition marked by dark, non-itchy, non-scaly pigmentation, typically on sun-exposed areas. It is more prevalent in individuals with darker skin types, especially in tropical regions. A 48-year-old male presented with gradually spreading pigmented lesions on the neck and face since 2019, following emotional stress. At Dr Batra’s, a holistic homeopathic approach led to long-term improvement, highlighting the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic care in LPP.

Sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinus cavities, is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional treatments like antibiotics and nasal decongestants offer symptomatic relief, they often fail to address the underlying causes of the disease and may lead to recurring episodes. This case study presents the treatment of an 8-year-old boy suffering from preauricular sinusitis, with recurrent sneezing, nose block, and a history of dust allergies.

Onion is vital ingredient of Indian cooking. Its test, flavor enhance test of food. This is the reason why onion is important crop. In recent years onion production in Solapur have been increased. Farmers showing interest in cultivating onion crop. In Solapur district farmers cultivates Red onion and white onion prominently in Kharif and rabbi season. Red onion cultivation is high throughout the district. Farmers get benefits by cultivating onion but sometimes situation becomes opposite and Onion cultivators could not get even minimum output.

Alopecia areata is a chronic, autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to sudden, non-scarring hair loss, often triggered by stress or infections. A 6-year-old girl presented with patchy scalp hair loss with individualized homeopathic treatment at Dr. Batra’s, significant regrowth was observed, suggesting positive efficacy in pediatric alopecia areata.

Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare and severe form of psoriasis characterized by widespread redness, scaling, and inflammation of the skin. It requires prompt and holistic intervention due to its potentially life-threatening complications. This case highlights the homeopathic management and successful healing of a 30-year-old case of erythrodermic psoriasis at Dr Batra’s. With consistent treatment, the patient began to show marked improvement, including reduced scaling, subsiding redness, and enhanced overall well-being.

Endocrowns have emerged as a conservative and effective restorative option in endodontically treated teeth, particularly for posterior teeth with significant structural loss. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of endocrowns, highlighting their design principles, material choices, biomechanical advantages, clinical indications, and long-term performance. Compared to traditional post-and-core systems, endocrowns offer a minimally invasive approach by utilizing the pulp chamber for macromechanical retention and adhesive bonding for micromechanical stability.

The objective of this study was to formulate mixed flours based on corn and sesame for children aged 6 to 18 months. Thus, 1630 g of corn flour and 524.93 g of sesame were purchased from the Matoto market. Thus, three formulations were manufactured: i) F10 (90% corn and 10% sesame), F20 (80% corn and 20% sesame), and F30 (70% corn and 30% sesame). The moisture, ash, protein, fat and carbohydrates contents were determined according to AOAC standards for single and mixed flours.