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DR NIKITA KULKARNI, MD HOMOEOPATHY, FOUNDER OF DR NIKITA'S HOMOEOPATHIC CLINIC, ALWAYS WANTED TO BECOME A DOCTOR. SHE HERSELF HAS BEEN UNDERGOING LONG-STANDING TREATMENT FOR SINUSITIS SINCE CHILDHOOD, AND HOMOEOPATHY HAS BEEN A BOON FOR HER. FASCINATED BYTHE SCIENCE BEHIND THE POWER OFTHE SMALL PILL, SHE DECIDED TO TAKE PURSUE IT AS A CAREER OPTION. TODAY,SHE IS HELPING COUNTLESS OTHERS WITH THIS RAPIDLY GROWING SCIENCE THAT IS SEEING INCREASING POPULAR ITY AND ACCEPTANCE WORLDWIDE.SHETALKS TO FEMINA ABOUT HOMOEOPATHY IN DETAIL.

PLEASE EXPLAINWHAT EXACTLY IS HOMEOPATHY ANO THE PRINCIPLES IT IS BASED ON.

Homoeopathy is a system of medicine discovered by a German scientist. Dr Samuel Hahnemann.Just as every science is based on certain principles,homoeopathy is too.There are seven cardinal principles, but the main fundamental law on which homoeopathy is based is 'Similia Similibus Curenter', or 'Like cures like'. It is this principle that sets homoeopathy apart from allopathy and naturopathy.

HOW HAS HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT ADVANCED IN THE LAST DECADE?

In India, homoeopathy is included as a national system of medicine under Ministry of Ayush. It is the second largest system of medicine in the world where more than 100 million people entirely depend on it as a first line of treatment. Just as every science has undergone a revolution. homoeopathy is also stepping ahead towards revolution with vast increase in homeopathic medicine manufacturing companies.both nationally and internationally. Company patents,cosmetics are on increasing demand.

THE CURRENT SITUATION GIVEN THE PANDEMIC IS VERY STRESSFUL. DOES HOMOEOPATHY HAVE A MEDICINE THAT WILL HELP INDIVIDUALS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVI0-19?

Homoeopathy can offer very promising results not only at physical level,but also mentally. in relieving distress. Bachflower medicines can especially be considered in this situation. These can be used efficiently for pre and post COVID-19 care.

ARE THERE ANY MEDICINES TO HELP INCREASEIMMUNITY?

Yes,definitely there are effective medicines in homoeopathy which will help in strengthening immunity. Homoeopathic medicine helps boost the natural defense mechanism by strengthening immunity.

WHAT ARE SOME HEALTH TIPS YOU WOULD SUGGEST TO THE READERS TO STAY SAFE IN THE CURRENT TIMES?

My advice to everyone is to try to follow a healthy balanced lifestyle by keeping a check on your diet,exercise. Indulge in stress relieving activities like meditation and follow up regularly with your doctor because health is not one of the priorities. it is the only priority.

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