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A Glance into the Human Brain

A Glance into the Human Brain – Structure and Functions of the Human Brain (Human Brain’s Anatomy and Physiology) – A Voyage Into the Human Brain!

This article describes the structure of human brain (anatomy of human brain) and functions of human brain (physiology of human brain), which is the most complex and mysterious organ of the human body. This article is expected to cater the needs of a variety of audiences including the students, teachers, healthcare professionals, and the laymen. The article has been written in an easy-to-understand language and richly annotated with definitions of difficult medical terms including etymologies.
   

The human brain is the most sophisticated organ of the human body, and can aptly be called as a biological marvel. The brain and the spinal cord constitute the central nervous system (CNS). The brain plays the role of the control tower or control center of the human body, and relies on a vast network of nerves (bundles of fibers of nervous tissue carrying impulses) spread throughout the body. Nerves can be compared to the electrical wiring as they carry electrical impulses.

Noteworthy Facts about the Human Brain!

  • The brain of human beings resembles a small cauliflower in its size and appearance.
  • Human brain is comprised of about 100 billion neurons or nerve cells.
  • The weight of an adult human brain is about 1300 g (about 3 pounds), whereas the weight of a newborn’s brain lies in the range of 350 – 400 g.
  • Although the brain of a human being accounts for only 2 % of the total body weight, it utilizes 20 % of the of the resting total body oxygen consumption.
  • Human brain contains 77 to 78 % water, 10 to 12 % lipids, 8 % proteins, 2 % soluble organic substances, 1 % carbohydrates, and 1 % inorganic salts.
  • The cerebral cortex forms 77% by volume of the human brain.
  • Cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain, whereas Cerebellum is the second largest.
  • Left side of the brain (left cerebral hemisphere) controls the right side of the body, whereas the right side of the brain (right cerebral hemisphere) controls the left side of the human body.

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Seahorses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Seahorses are magnificent fishes that exhibit the phenomenon of male pregnancy. Pregnancy in males is unique to seahorses in the entire animal kingdom, thus, making them a true biological marvel. This exclusive behavior was discussed in detail in my research article titled “Seahorse – Male Endurance – Roles Swapped!!” Here, in this new research paper / article, I shall explore the use of seahorses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Seahorses are globally exploited for use as aquarium fishes, curios (articles or objects of curiosity), medicines, and even foods. Use of Seahorses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) was first mentioned in the book named “Bencao Shiyi” (Supplement to Materia Medica), written by Chen Cangqi around 720 A.D.

Seahorses are used in the treatment of a wide range of health problems under the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is a complementary and alternative system of medicine (CAM). You can refer to my article – “The Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)” to learn the fundamentals of TCM. Seahorses are employed in the treatment of sexual weakness, reduced sexual desire or drive (reduced libido; libido means sexual desire or sex drive), and are considered as broad-spectrum or general tonics. The practitioners of TCM claim that seahorses strengthen “kidneys” and improve “nerves”, which in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine points to general morale, well-being, and vigor. “kidneys” also imply sexual function in the context of TCM. Seahorses are categorized under sweet, salty, and warm medicines. They are usually not prescribed alone but in combo-preparations (formulations containing multiple ingredients) containing matter from other animals and plants.

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Essence of Electro-Homeopathy

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Electro-Homeopathy or Electro-Homoeopathy or Electro Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine founded by an Italian named Count Cesar Mattei in the nineteenth century.

The term “Electro-Homeopathy” is derived from “Electro” + “Homeopathy”. The term “Electro-Homeopathy” was used by Count Cesar Mattei to describe his system of medicine because it is based on the Law of Similars and makes use of “Vegetable Electricity” contained in the medicinal plants. Electro Homeopathy or Electrohomeopathy or Electrohomoeopathy is also sometimes called Electropathy.

Advocators of Electro-Homeopathic medicine have described it as a new medical system. Dr. Count Cesar Mattei called his remedies Electro-Homeopathic on account of their instant and efficacious action just like the action of the electricity. He described Electrohomeopathy as an extension and simplification of Homeopathy developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. He used the term “Perfected Homoeopathy” for Electrohomeopathy and called his Electro Homeopathic materia medica as the consummation of the Homeopathic materia medica.

According to Dr. Mattei, any abnormal change in the blood or lymph or both of these vital fluids leads to the diseased states of the human body. Count Mattei recognized four main types of constitutions or temperaments as important in the selection of the Electrohomeopathic remedies, viz., – Sanguine temperament, Bilious temperament, Lymphatic temperament, and Nervous temperament.

The Electrohomeopathic system of medicine employs combination of various medicinal plants in the preparation of a single remedy. Thus, the remedies are called complex remedies. Count Mattei asserted that complex remedies are more effective than simpler ones employed by Homeopathy because diseases are complex in nature and the complex remedies have wider range of action – Complexa Complexis Curantur. Electropathy involves the use of spagyric method of preparation of essences from medicinal plants.

Cesare Mattei Electro-Homeopathy

Differences Between Electro-Homeopathy and Homeopathy

There are certain differences between Electro-Homeopathy and Homeopathy. Some of the notable differences are described here below –

  • According to Electrohomeopathy, disease occurs due to vitiation of blood, lymph or both of these fluids, whereas Homeopathy assigns cause of disease to vitiation of vital force.

 

  • In the preparation of the Electro-Homeopathic remedies, only the medicinal plants are employed, i.e., it is a purely plant-based system of medicine. The Homeopathic system of medicine employs medicinal plants, minerals (metals, non-metals and their compounds), animal products, imponderables, morbid tissues / products (nosodes), and healthy tissues / products (sarcodes) in the preparation of remedies.

 

  • Homeopathy relies heavily on symptoms, unlike Electrohomeopathy that focuses on organs and organ systems.

 

  • Electrohomeopathy gives importance to local and external application of remedies, whereas homeopathic system of medicine does not.

 

  • Electrohomeopathy makes use of cohobation and spagyric methods of medicine preparation, unlike Homeopathy.

 

  • Electro-Homeopathy makes use of the complex remedies as described above. In the case of the classical Homeopathic practice, the use of the single remedy is permitted at a time by its founder Dr. Samuel Hahnemann.

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