Diabetes Mellitus can be controlled

I am a 72 year old male with Diabetes Mellitus. I am currently on conventional medicines. Can homeopathy help me?

• Diabetes is a hereditary, life-style induced, life-long disease. Any medical treatment including homeopathy can only control but not cure it. That said, homeopathy can certainly help. Clinical trials have shown that having conventional medicine like oral hypoglycaemics alone achieves only 47 per cent control of the disease. However, augmenting conventional treatment with homeopathy increases diabetes control to 97 per cent. Homeopathic medicines also help better absorption of insulin. A detailed case study would be required to prescribe the appropriate medication for you. Without stopping your conventional treatment, start homeopathic remedy insulin 6c, 5 pills twice daily. Consult a doctor, if symptoms persist.
At the age of 23, I am already 20 kg overweight. Please help as my obesity is so depressing.

• Overweight can be caused by a variety of factors including a sedentary lifestyle, overeating, hormonal imbalance, hereditary, stress and others. Certain diseases can lead to overweight like thyroid disorder and PCOD. Do the investigations to rule these out. A modified or controlled diet minus meat and dairy, in conjunction with exercise is the first step in weight management. In order to have long term effects, this should be combined with medical therapy. Homeopathy can help lose weight by improving digestion, metabolism and elimination and also taking care of the underlying medical cause if any. Take Phytolacca berry Q 10 drops twice daily.
I am a 36 year old male with itching and redness on my face which is aggravated by sun exposure. I have tried many creams with no result. Please guide.

• Your skin is probably allergic to the sun as it reacts to UV rays and can develop a rash, blisters or redness on the exposed parts. The condition is known as photo-allergic dermatitis. Limit exposure to the sun especially intense midday sun. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a wide-brimmed hat or take an umbrella. As your skin is sensitive use mild soaps, use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15-30 to protect against UV rays. Eat food rich in omega-3- fatty acids like flaxseeds which will help to reduce skin inflammation. Drink 8-12 glasses of water a day. Take Arsenic Alb 30 5pills, once daily. Meet Dr Batra's® Team at stall nos. B16 & E18 of Times Health & Beauty Show 2008 to be held at The World Trade Centre, Mumbai from 21st - 23rd November 2008 to know more on how to achieve wellness through homeopathy.

Dr Mukesh Batra