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Cancer is a disease in which biological cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other organs of a patient. Cancer disease comprises of abnormal cells, which can develop in any part of the human body. Normally, cells grow and multiply in a controlled manner, and when these become old or damaged, then cells die i.e., known as programmed cell death or apoptosis. Sometimes this controlled process of cell growth or death breaks down and there is abnormal growth of cells which form tumors in the body. The tumor cells grow slowly and do not spread in the body are known as benign (noncancerous) tumors. When tumor cells grow rapidly, these spread throughout the body and are called malignant tumors (cancerous). While there is no one specific cause of cancer, factors such as smoking, excessive UV exposure from the sun or tanning beds, being overweight or obese, and excessive alcohol use can all contribute to the formation of cancerous cells in the body.A few emerging techniques such as immunotherapy, radio-frequency ablation, thermal ablation, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy and plasmonic photothermal therapy, show higher efficacy and long survival rates as compared to the conventional methods. Nanoparticles (1-100 nm in size) offer a biocompatible and biodegradable platform for cancer diagnosis as a contrast agent and as a cancer treatment through nanoparticle based thermal ablation or delivery of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs. The light interaction of biological tissue provides a basis for a wide variety of biomedical applications, like non-invasive diagnosis (tumor detection, contrast microscopy, optical coherence tomography, etc.), treatment (laser surgery, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, etc.), and monitoring of bio-parameters (pulse oximetry, glucose monitoring, etc.). The thermal ablation of the tumor by using light interaction of metallic nanoparticles is known as plasmonic photothermal interaction. This allows for tumor treatment with minimal side effects on nearby healthy tissue. This technique is critically governed by the optical characteristics of tissue as well as the variations in the properties during the interaction of light with the nanoparticles or tissue. For example, the efficacy of cancer treatment by plasmonic photothermal therapy mainly depends upon the light absorption by tumor cells and/or nanoparticles. Therefore, it is important to characterize the optical characteristics of tissue, especially in the presence of nanoparticles and at different stages of photothermal therapy for pre-treatment planning as well as improving the efficacy of the therapy.

Homoeopathy constitutes one of the safest systems of medicine for treating common maladies. This book discusses the causes and offers treatment for ailments such as arthritis, stomach pain, back pain, toothache, headache, blood pressure, sore throat, bronchitis, weak memory, appendicitis, loss of appetite, nausea, arthritis, burns & wounds, muscle pain, jaundice, constipation, diarrhea, osteoarthritis, dysentery and for meeting emergency situations, which every family faces at some point of time. The homoeopathic system, by its very nature, is non-intrusive and the side-effects are almost non-existent. Homoeopathy thus represents an extremely effective means of treatment, which is simultaneously not very expensive. Homoeopathy is particularly useful in the case of children because the medicines (generally sweet) produce no bitterness. This volume is designed to make all the aforementioned advantages available to each member of your family. The authors' exposition of maladies and their remedies has adopted the ready reckoner style in suggesting medicines according to specific symptoms. Remedies have been graded in order of their efficacy, laying special emphasis on certain aspects of their usefulness. Other significant highlights of this volume are that it provides special instructions, wherever required, and also precise potencies and dosages.

This book on Ayurveda is a perfect handbook to augment our physical, mental and spiritual growth, by knowing what to bank on, what to eat or not to eat, and what to change and how to cope with the things we cannot change. Ayurveda helps us to understand the action of Vatta, Pitta and Kapha - the three primary body Doshas. Knowing which Dosha is dominant in us, why it gets aggravated, and how it can be balanced, will help us to cure ourselves. Ayurvedic remedies are available in various forms including: fresh juices made from herbs; Churna (herbs that have been powdered and taken with food or water); Ark (a distillate made from herbs); Quath (crushed or ground herbs used as a brew or decoction; Modak or Paak (herbs cooks in jiggery or sugar); and Asav (a light wine made by fermentation of herbs. This book makes the task simple to understand the body's actions, reactions, physical and mental characteristics to restore imbalances to ensure a lifetime of well-being.The way followed in this book is disease-wise. The diseases have been covered alphabetically, explaining the symptoms, their effect on the body, prevention and finally remedies through Ayurvedic preparation/s. Important disease covered are: Acidity, Acne, Anemia, Asthma, Baldness, Cancer, Cholera, Cholesterol, Cold, Constipation, Cough, Diabetes, Grey hair, Headache, High Blood pressure, Increase memory & immunity, Insomnia, Low blood pressure, Migraine, Obesity, etc.

Naturopathy has gained significant acceptance in recent years. People are gradually realizing the long-term effects of western medicines and are now turning to natural medicines and methods to treat their ailments. This book explains the details and benefits of a variety of natural therapies, how natural food, natural elements, use of various natural therapies, the observance of the laws of nature, can allow people to overcome their diseases. This book helps you to understand naturopathy methods to overcome 85 leading causes and problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder stones, acne, arthritis, depression, insomnia, leucoderma, heart troubles, osteoporosis, cholesterol, hair fall, weight loss, cancer, defective vision, backache, piles, obesity and pimples etc. Various methods applied for cure in naturopathy, like mud therapy, acupressure, chromo therapy, hydrotherapy, air therapy and food therapy, have been discussed in detail in the book.The book will also serve as a useful guide for those interested in leading simple and healthy lives.