" Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."  ~ Stanley Horowitz

Autumn is the season of the year between summer and winter during which   temperatures   gradually decrease.   Autumn is usually defined in the Northern Hemisphere as the period between the   autumnal equinox   (day and night equal in length), September 22 or 23, and the winter solstice   (year's shortest day), December 21 or 22; and in the Southern Hemisphere as the period between March 20 or 21 and June 21 or 22.  

The concept of autumn in European languages is connected with the   harvesting   of crops; Animals gather food in autumn in preparation for the coming winter, and those with fur often grow thicker coats. Autumn is the season when the leaves on the trees turn vivid colors of gold, orange and red. The weather changes too. The days are warm and the evenings are cool. This is an indication that summer is ending and winter is coming soon. The wind begins to blow, and leaves fall from the gentle persuasion of Mother Nature.

The changing of the fall colors of the foliage is a pleasant event wherever it can be found. Autumn is decked with the beauties of nature. The dry clouds float in the sky. Most of them are white and bulging. They look like sail-boats fluting on the sea. Association with the transition from warm to cold weather, and its related status as the season of the primary harvest has associated Autumn with popular themes and festivals such as Thanksgiving and Halloween.

" Autumn season is here once again
Such pretty trees of red, yellow and gold
The autumn winds are strong and chilly,
As the leaves fall, it's a beauty to behold ".
~ Bernice Ward

Autumn brings lots of changes. The clear and crisp air in autumn can help people maintain adequate sleep and normal metabolism to strengthen the vitality. It also brings cooler temperatures, and, as it progresses, we begin to put up our summer clothes, short sleeves, etc., and bring out our warm sweaters. People enjoy the pleasant winds and the warm evenings with their family and friends engaging in various outdoor activities. But even this mild season can bring a number of health problems like common cold, bronchitis, dysentery, joint pains etc. So, howsoever you enjoy the season don't ignore your health and be prepared for all the minor ailments which this season brings. This is also the time to prepare yourself for the upcoming winters.

Dear Friends to help you cope up with the Autumn sicknesses and gear up for the approaching harsh winters we present to you the November Issue of Homeopathic Horizon on HEALTH CARE IN AUTUMN. As the Autumn ends and winter commences we are happy to share with you this Issue which brings for you articles on all such ailments which are not only prominent in Autumn but will also walk through in winters.

In this issue we bring for you articles on Bronchial Asthma and Homeopathy by Dr. Sayeed Ahmad, Obesity and Homeopathy: Dr. Sayeed Ahmad, Prostate Problems and Homeopathy by Dr. B.S.Suvarna, Bell's Palsy: Stroke of the Face by Dr. S Chidambaranathan, Homeopathic Approach to Bronchial Asthma by Dr. Rajneesh Sharma and Homeopathy and Autumn Diseases by Dr. A.K.Srivastava. along with an article on "Preventing Autumn Illnesses". Other than these we also bring to you articles on Non-Cardiac Chest Pains by Dr. Ajit Singh, Homeopathic Management of Pica by Dr. Nahida Mulla, Diseasewise suggested homeopathic remedies by Dr. Sayeed Ahmad and so much more.

Hoping you all will enjoy the Issue.

Bidding Farewell to Autumn and Welcoming the Winters.

Enjoy Reading!!