Miasmatic perspective in nutritional deficiency disorders

Abstract

Though centuries, food is essential for human beings in health and disease. Nutrition is the science of food and its relationship to health. Poor nutrition leads to poor immunity and susceptibility to a different type of infectious disease, metabolic diseases, so forth. Significant advancement has been made during the past 50 years in nutrition and causes of deficiency at cellular levels. A deficiency results from either absolute lack of required food nutrients or defect in assimilation at internal milieu, resulting in Malnutrition. The causes of Malnutrition are multifactorial, particularly in Homoeopathy, the causes of disease or deficiency by the fundamental causes, i.e., Miasm. A thorough understanding of miasms makes easier to treat the innumerable type of chronic diseases, especially Nutritional deficiency disorders. It is necessary to diagnose these deficiency disorders with clinical tools, assess the underlying Miasm, and prescribe the remedy based on the totality of the patient's symptoms.

A Skin‐Interfaced, Miniaturized Microfluidic Analysis and Delivery System for Colorimetric Measurements of Nutrients in Sweat and Supply of Vitamins Through the Skin

“…Deficiencies can lead to myriad conditions, ranging from digestive complications, skin disorders, cardiac diseases, bone defects, and even dementia. [1,2] Lack of nutritional balance can create complications in disease recovery because consumption of vitamins and minerals (calcium, zinc, and iron) at adequate levels is critical for maintaining the immune system. [3][4][5] One of the most serious concerns is that malnutrition in children can impede proper physical and mental development, with longlasting and often permanent effects.…”