Human longevity can be increased if the aging process can be delayed or to some extent reversed. Even if the symptoms of chronic diseases in old age can be alleviated or prevented, there is enough possibility of increasing the life span. It is not a single chronic disease that affects the old age. It is actually a group of chronic diseases that adversely affect the old age, leading to gradual deterioration of health. Mostly, these diseased are interrelated and appear on the basis of one's genetic predisposition. Homeopathic medicine represents a group of chronic diseases which generally appear in a susceptible body constitution. A good example is the medicine Calcarea carbonica constitution which is genetically predisposed to develop obesity, hypothyroidism, diabetes, hypertension, gall bladder stones, cancer, heart conditions etc. If this group of chronic conditions can be prevented or alleviated by homeopathy medicines in old age, it is likely to increase the life span as well as health span ( disease free period ) of that person. Similarly, there are other homeopathic constitutions which can develop different groups of chronic diseases that can be carried to or appear in old age. Therefore, homeopathy medicines have greater potential to treat and tackle the old age chronic diseases and to help enhance longevity. In this objective, however, the approach should be holistic combining homeopathy, healthy diet and enough physical activity.
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