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Roopashree Sharma  |187 Answers  |Ask -

Yoga, Naturopathy Expert - Answered on Mar 30, 2023

Roopashree Sharma, a qualified yoga trainer and naturopathy enthusiast, is the founder of Atharvanlife.
She has completed her diploma in naturopathic medicine/naturopathy from DY Patil University and her advanced diploma in yoga teacher training/yoga therapy from the university of Mumbai.... more
Prabal Question by Prabal on Mar 23, 2023Hindi
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Hi Dr Roopashree I am Prabal , 32 Years old I have been suffering from IBS C For past 4 years and Have had its symptons for long , I feel unsatisfied after Bowel Movements and then Feel a little gassy also . But recently after Bowel Movements I have started to have brain fog , this Brain fog stays with me throughout the day and Its difficult to do my job or even write an Email . I visited several doctors and they all said nothing like that exists , but I know I have brain fog . My doctor also diagnosed me for gastristis and H Pylori recently and started me on Antibiotics . But there is no respite to this Mental Fogginess , so what should I do now, do you think it is due to Improper Bowel Movement . ?

Ans: Your body needs a complete detox to get rid of both mental and physical ailments. I suggest you enroll yourself for a Panchkarma routine at a good certified wellness center. It might take 15-20 days, but it will be a better shot than taking half baked measures.
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All the sounds and thoughts are a result of overworking the mind with your health and fearing the worst.

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I know the surgery might have made it worse in the mind which is why I suggest start waking up every morning by believing that your surgery has worked and that you are fully recovered.

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To begin with, thank you for contacting us. As an answer to your query, I would like to let you know that if a person holding an Indian MBBS degree wishes to study Doctor of Medicine (MD) in the USA, he/she will generally require to undergo a procedure known as "medical residency." There are numerous steps that one will need to consider. Mentioned below is the same:

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