Homeopathy Remedy For Alopecia
ALOPECIA
#Natrum muriaticum [Nat-m]
has the symptoms of easy falling out of the hair; it falls out when
touched or combed. This is quite frequently seen in nursing home.
**Carbo vegetabilis has falling of hair after parturition or severe
illness. **Sepia has losing of hair after chronic headaches.
#Phosphorus. [Phos]
Bald spots on the head, which are dry and scaly, are characteristic of
**Phosphorus. Dandruff, roots of hair get gray and the hair comes out
in bunches. **Graphites cures bald spots on the sides of the head. The
head sweats easily. The most important remedy in alopecia areata.
***Phosphoric acid. [Phps]
Falling of hair from general debility.
**Fluoric acid. Falling of hair from syphilis.
As near specific as is possible.
**Arsenicum. Bald spots near the forehead; the scalp is covered with
dry scales.
**Vinca minor. Falling of the hair with great itching of the scalp.
Homeopathy Remedy For Alcoholism
ALCOHOLISM
#Nux vomica. [Nux.v]
**Nux is the great anti-alcoholic remedy. It corresponds to the
***tremor, to the nervous affection, to the headache, to the bad
taste. It also corresponds to delirium tremens, where every little
noise frightens and the victim finds no rest any place, springs up at
night and has frightful visions. The tremor is marked with ugliness
and irritability and gastric disturbance. It is the remedy for the
**acute results of a spree; the morning big head is often large
enough for the Nux cap, and the “rich brown” taste corresponds
beautifully. It is a remedy to be given while the patient is still
under the influence of liquor or any of the stages of alcoholism.
**Agaricus will sometimes control the characteristic tremor when **Nux
fails.
#Hyoscyamus. [Hyos]
When delirium tremens occurs this is usually one of the first remedies
indicated. The delirium is constant and loquacious, rarely
inflammatory enough for **Belladonna or maniacal enough for
**Stramonium; the pulse is small and quick and compressible, the skin
is cold and clammy, the patient is ***tremulous and picks constantly
at objects in the air. Marked sexual excitement, desire to expose
person and fear of poison. The vision are those of persecution, are
terrifying, and the patient makes efforts to escape. ***Constant
insomnia is an excellent indication; outburst of laughter alerting
with weeping may also occur. Dr.Butler says that for the production of
sleep no remedy compares with **Hyoscyamus in the tincture, five or
ten drops in a half glass of water, and teaspoonful doses given half-
hourly.
#Cannabis Indica. [Cann.i]
A very reliable remedy in acute alcoholism. Some violence,
talkativeness and active mind; subjects crowd upon it, delusions and
hallucination relate to exaggerated subjects time,space, etc.; face
flushed, pupils dilated, perspires easily. Surprise is constantly
expressed on the countenance.
#Opium. [Op]
This is a remedy indicated in “old sinners” who have had the delirium
tremens over and over again. There is a constant expression of fright
or terror, they have visions of animals springing up everywhere, they
see ghosts, the sleep is uneasy, the breathing is stertorous. It is
especially indicated in those cases simulating apoplexy. **Lachesis
has visions of snakes and hideous objects. It has a choking sensation
in throat which awakens suddenly from sleep. **Stramonium is suitable
in habitual drunkards. The prevailing mental characteristic is terror,
all hallucinations and illusions are fright and terror producing. It
has visions of animals coming at him from every corner and he tries to
escape. The face of **Stramonium is bright red, not dark red as in
Opium. **Arsenic has visions of ghosts, with great weakness; diseases
from overuse of alcohol; patients must have their accustomed drinks;
great tremulousness and nervous weakness. Suicidal tendency constantly
annoyed by bugs and vermin that he sees upon his person and
unceasingly tries to brush them off. **Belladonna, too has delirium
with visions of rats, mice,etc.,and so has **Calcarea carbonica.
**Belladonna is easily distinguished from Opium, and **Calcarea comes
in as a last resort after **Belladonna and **Stramonium have ceased to
do good. **Aconite also has worked well in the acute mania of delirium
tremens where the prevailing attitude is fear. Fears darkness, ghosts,
with the same desire to escape found under **Belladonna. **Ranunculus
bulbosus given in the tincture has been found to be most calming in
attacks of delirium tremens. It is undoubtedly one of our best
remedies in the treatment of acute alcoholism. The writer has
prescribed this remedy with good results. **Phosphorus sees faces
peering at him from all parts of the room.
**Cimicifuga is useful in cases that are mentally depressed and tremor
is a promimnent symptom. The delirium is mild and the hallucinations
of sight relate to small objects; there is persistent sleeplessness
and physical restlessness. **Avena sativa is a valuable remedy in
alcoholism where the victim is nervous and sleepless almost to the
point of delirium tremens. It is also a useful remedy in the opium and
cocaine habits. **Strophanthus has also been successfully used.
#Sulphuric acid. [Sul-ac]
This is the remedy for chronic alcoholism. It corresponds to
inebriates on their last, who are pale and shriveled and cold, whose
stomach will not tolerate the slightest amount amount of food. They
cannot drink water unless it be well whiskied. They area quick and
hasty in everything, and have a great and constant craving for brandy.
It comes in long after **Nux vomica, perhaps after Keely and other
cures have failed over and over again. It suits the sour breath and
vomiting of alcoholic dyspepsia. It may be given low. “Should it
produce a diarrhoea **Pulsatilla is the proper antidote.” (Dr. Luther
Peck.) The constant craving for brandy reminds one of **Sulphur, Nux
vomica and Arsenicum, all of which have craving for spirituous
liquors.
**Tartar emetic may be useful when mucous gastric derangement
predominates as after beer, with tendency to pneumonia, and
accompanied by cool sweat.
**Capsicum in ten drop doses of the tincture will stop the morning
vomiting, sinking at the pit of the stomach and intense craving for
alcohol in dipsomania, and promote the appetite. It reduces the
agitation and tremor and induces calm sleep. Delirium tremens will
often be speedily relieved by *Capsicum. **Cantharis. Continual
attempts to bite; sexual excitement; face pale, yellow, dysuria.
**Spiritus glandium quercus. Burnett recommsended this remedy as an
antidote to the affects of alcohol, and Dr.A.F.Schulz, of Fort Wayne,
Indiana, reported to the writer that in his opinion it will frequently
cause disgust for alcoholic beverages. He has had success from its use.
Homeopathy Remedy For Agalactia
AGALACTIA
#Pulsatilla. [Puls]
This is usually the first remedy thought of in suppression of milk.
The breasts are swollen and painful and the flow of milk is absent or
scanty. The patient is apt to be depressed and tearful. When no cause
is discernible for the non-appearance of milk, **Urtica urens has been
found useful, and if suppressed from a fit of anger **Chamomilla is
the remedy. **Causticum, too, has been used successfully in rheumatic
women.
#Ricinus communis [Ric]
is also an excellent remedy given in the lower potencies for the non-
appearance of milk. It also increases its flow in nursing women.
Castor oil should never be given to prepare a woman for labor, nor for
constipation in pregnancy at any time. **Agnus castus is also a
remedy for suppression of the milk where the patient is low-spirited.
Homeopathy Remedy For After Pain
AFTER PAINS
#Cimicifuga [Cimic]
comes to mind at once for after pains when they are very intense, when
they are worse about the region of the groin, and the patient is
sensitive and cannot tolerate them. This intolerance of the pains
suggests **Chamomilla, which is a remedy to be thought of here; also
**Pulsatilla; the temperament of these two remedies will distinguish
them. **Gelsemium. Hughes was accustomed to rely on this remedy in the
IX for after pains. It acts best in very sensitive women who cannot
compel quiet or sleep.
#Caulophyllum [Caul]
is another remedy which is useful for after pains. They are spasmodic
in character and fly across the lower part of the abdomen. It comes
in especially after a prolonged and exhausting labor. It is a
specific for false labor pains.
**Arnica is a remedy usually prescribed in a routine way after labor
for the soreness of the parts, and it is a very useful remedy in after
pains.
**Xanthoxylum, clinically, has proved very efficacious. If the pains
are intestinal rather than uterine, **Cocculus will be found useful;
and if they press on the rectum and bladder **Nux is the remedy.
**Bellis perennis. Soreness all through the pelvis after labor; the
patient cannot walk or stand; bones seem to be giving away. **Sabina
and Sepia may also be indicated by their peculiar pains, those of
**Sabina shooting from behind forwards, and those of Sepia shooting
upwards and accompanied by weight in the lower bowel.
Homeopathy Remedy For Adenoids
ADENOIDS.
#Hydrastis.
**Hydrastis is perfectly homoeopathic to the totality of the symptoms
produced by adenoid vegetations, it has the yellow mucus and general
lymphoid hypertrophy.
Dr. Lambrechts, of Antwerp, uses a tampon of **Hydrastis and
glycerine, one part of the tincture to six of glycerine, introduced
deep into each nostril, having the child
make inspirations, leaving it there about fifteen minutes. He regards
surgical intervention as merely palliative and medical treatment
indispensable.
**Kali bichromicum may also be indicated.
#Calcarea phosphorica. [Calc.p]
Highly recommended by copper, Clifton and many others as a most
efficacious remedy in adenoid vegetations. It corresponds to the
dyscrasia,which
permits adenoid growths or tonsillar enlargement. **Calcarea iodide
may be used in cases which are febrile in nature.
**Baryta carbonica is also a useful remedy, especially in children who
have recurring attacks of acute tonsillitis.
#Cistus Canadensis. [Cist]
In scrofulous or arthritic individuals who have adenoid vegetations.
There is extreme sensitiveness to cold air, this is characteristic.
Sensation
of heat and dryness in the throat so intense that the patient must
drink to relieve. Cold air inhaled causes distress in the throat, the
6th potency seems to succeed the best.
**Cistus has a special affinity for the nasi-pharynx.
#Tuberculinum. [Tub]
Adenoids are greatly benefited and often times permanently cured by a
weekly dose of **Tuberculinum or preferably Bacillinum.
#Agraphis nutans. [Agra]
Obstruction of the nostrils from adenoids. Throat deafness. Clarke of
London regarded this remedy as a leading one in cases of adenoids. It
was first used
by Copper in 1892. Deafness and deaf-mutism, breathes with mouth
;open. It is essentially a catarrhal remedy and acts specially on the
glands connected with the nasal cavity, and its use generally avoids
adenoid surgery.
Homeopathy Remedy For Addison’s Disease
ADDISON’S DISEASE.
#Arsenicum. [Ars]
This is the most homoeopathic of all remedies to this disease.
Both the disease and drug have nerve depression, gastric irritation,
general debility, feeble heart action and tendency to vomit.
The skin symptoms have also a curious similarity; both the burning and
the discoloration have been found in several cases of poisoning by
*Arsenic.
The disease, though considered an incurable one, may have its
development arrested by the proper remedy. Among other remedies to be
thought of are: **Thuja; Natrum muriaticum, which especially corresponds
to the languor, muscular fatigue, indigestion, melancholia, etc., so
often present at the onset of the disease; **Belladonna,
Calcarea carbonica, Iodine and Phosphorus.
Arsenicum iodatum is also especially worthy of a trial.
Tuberculinum may also be well indicated.
Boenninghausen gives **Antimonium crudum, Nitric acid, **Secale and
Spigelia as remedies producing a bronzed skin. **Argentum nitricum
is a promising remedy and has greatly benefited one case. It produces
loss of appetite, chronic wasting and diarrhoea.
The fact that it stains the skin by its chemical action is of no
therapeutic value.
Argyria is not Addison’s disease.
Homeopathy Remedy For Acne
ACNE.
#Sulphur [Sulph]
is perhaps the remedy most often indicated in this affection,
especially if chronic. The skin is rough and hard and the acne
is associated with comedones and constipation; great aggravation
from water is the characteristic leading to **Sulphur in skin
affections. The acne punctata is the variety corresponding most
nearly to Sulphur. Simple forms yield to **Belladonna or Pulsatills.
Acne rosacea yields to *Arsenicum iodatum or Sulphur iodide.
#Sanguinaria [Sang]
is another useful remedy in acne, especially in women with scanty
menses and irregular circulation of blood. Other remedies for acne
dependent on sexual disturbances of women are **Calcarea carbonica
and Aurum muriaticum natronatrum.
#Kali bromatum [Kali.br]
produces an acne on the face, neck and shoulders. We frequently
find an acne in Epileptics who have been maltreated by bromides.
This remedy is especially adapted to the acne simplex and the
acne indurata, especially in hyperaesthetic, nervous females,
and the late Dr. Martin Deschere loudly praised it.
Since **Kali bromatum has been found a useful remedy in sexual
excesses it will be especially a remedy in acne due to that cause.
Dr. J.H.Clarke says, “I know of no remedy of such universal usefulness
in cases of simple acne as **Kali bromatum 30,” and the late Dr.A.M.
Cushing recommended
**Arsenicum bromatum 4x as very efficacious.
**Thuja is one of our best remedies for acne facialis.
**Calcarea picrata is also a useful remedy for acne; clinically it has
been found one of the good remedies. **Calcarea sulphurica is
indicated where the pimples suppurate.
#Antimonium crudum. [Ant.c]
Small red pimples on face, acne in drunkards with gastric derangements,
thirst and white-coated tongue. **Antimonium tartaricum. Obstinate
cases, with tendency to pustulation, are curable with this remedy.
**Berberis aquifolium is useful where the skin is rough and the acne
persistent. **Natrum muriaticum acts especially on the sebaceous
glands, and is a very helpful remedy in acne.
In this affection attention must be directed especially to the
patient’s type, temperament and tendencies and the general symptoms
are far mores important than the local ones.
Homeopathy Remedy For Abscess
ABSCESS.
(Including Infections, Suppurations, Cellulitis, etc.)
#Belladonna [Bell]
is the remedy most often indicated for the initatory symptoms of
abscess. The parts ***swell rapidly, become bright red, there is
intense throbbing which is painful,pus develops speedily the swelling
increases and the redness radiates; here *Belladonna is in close
relation with *Hepar and *Mercurius. It comes in earlier than either
of these remedies and corresponds more closely to the ***active,
sthenic variety of abscess before pus is matured. In abscesses about
the alveolar processes, the so called gum boils, **Belladonna is often
the first remedy and **Mercurius follows here in most cases. In acute
glandular abscess **Belladonna is often indicated and is a beginning
remedy. **Chamomilloa is not a remedy to suggest itself in abscess,
yet has proved valuable in promoting the formation of pus in chronic
abscesses where **Hepar has failed to act promptly, and in making the
pains more bearable.
#Hepar sulphur. [Hep]
is the great homoeopathic remedy for suppurations where the pus is
not decomposed. It suits especially lymphatic, phlegmatic individuals.
***Excessive sensitiveness of the parts is a leading indication.
It is further indicated by these symptoms: chilly sensations, throbbing
in the parts, or ***sharp, sticking pains which are worse at night and
from If given low in threatening suppuration it will favor the formation
of pus. The suppurative process will often be aborted by **Hepar if
given in the higher potencies. Such abscesses as felon or whitlow
generally do well under **Hepar. If there be a bruised pain present,
sometimes **Arnica may do good. There are two other preparations
similar to **Hepar; calcium sulphide, which is the chemically pure
article, has never been proved, hence we must regard it only as a
makeshift for *Hepar, and Calcarea sulphurica.
The last remedy has been found useful in cases of abscess where the
suppuration seems to continue indefinitely. The presence of pus with
a **vent has been considered a good indication; it comes in after
**Silicea, and suits painful abscesses about the anus, and is a most
useful remedy in gum boils. Dr. W. E. Leonard claims that in the 12x
it will abort felons and furuncles.
#Silicea [Sil]
is the remedy where the suppuration continues and the wound refuses
to heal, no matter where the suppurative process is located;
the pus is apt to be thin,watery,and the process is sluggish and
indolent one. Under **Silicea the suppurative process takes on a
healthy action , the pus becomes benign, granulation appear.
It is then time to stop the remedy, for if it be continued it may
undo the good it has done,and another remedy, probably **Fluoric
acid ,will have to be given. This remedy antidotes the overuse of
**Silicea. **Silicea is usually prescribed after an abscess has
been lanced or opened by means of poultice. Warmth is very grateful
to the **Silicea patient.
**Fluoric acid has relief from cold. Abscesses having ***much cellular
infiltration in their vicinity call for Silicea. It, too,is a remedy
for all fistulous burrowings. In rectal fistula it is very often the
remedy; great nervous erethism, if present, is an additional.
There is often considerable foetor to the discharge of **Silicea
cases. Scrofulous and tubercular abscesses especially call for
**Silicea.
#Mercurius. [Merc]
Differing from **Belladonna, from **Hepar, and especially from
**Silicea is Mercurius, which is one of our good remedies in abscess.
It comes in after **Belladonna, when pus has formed.
It favors the formation of pus especially in the lower potencies,
and is especially indicated in ***glandular abscesses; the pus is
greenish in tint, and quite thin and fluid. There is intense, shining
redness with throbbing and stinging pains. It does not follow Silicea
well.
From *Hepar it is to be distinguished by general symptoms; then, too,
the suppurative process is slower, and all the pains are greatly
aggravated at night. In abscesses at the **roots of the teeth it is
one of our best remedies, and it is often efficacious in toothache due
to this cause. It will often abort suppuration when used in the highest
potencies, as in tonsillitis, where it is a most valuable remedy. It is
a remarkable remedy in pyorrhoea and will make extraction of teeth
unnecessary.
#Lachesis. [Lach]
In low conditions of abscess, when pus in thin, dark, ichorous, and
offensive in character, **Lachesis may me the remedy. The parts
are purplish in appearance. It the remedy for abscess where
poisonous matter has been introduced into the system, causing the
trouble.
**Carbo vegetabilis may also be a remedy in long-lasting, unhealthy
suppurative processes which produce a hectic fever.
**Rhus toxicodendron is another remedy for abscesses of the parotid
or axillary glands where there is a discharge of a bloody, serous pus.
The evident poisoned condition of the system and tendency of the
abscess to take on a carbunculous state will indicate Rhus.
With *Lachesis the discharge is a thin ichorous pus.
Another remedy in low condition of abscess is **Arsenicum; the great
debility, the production of watery, ichorous pus, the threatening of
gangrene and the intolerable ***burning pains will call immediate
attention to this remedy.
#Sulphur [Sulph]
is also a remedy which may be used with the greatest benefit in
abscesses and suppuration; especially is it useful in chronic
cases where the discharge is profuse, accompanied with emaciation
and hectic fever. Abscesses in scrofulous persons, where there
is a marked psoric taint and a tendency to boils, correspond to
**Sulphur. The pus is acrid and excoriating. Crops of boils in
various parts of the body indicate the remedy well. **Lycopodium
has also been found useful in boils which are greatly aggravated
by poultices.
#Arnica [Arn]
is the remedy where abscesses and boils do not mature; they shrivel
up, then another crop comes; **Arnica will often develop the abscess,
carrying it on to a discharge of the pus and a cure of the trouble.
Boils coming in crops call for **Arnica; they are ***very sore,
purplish in color; also blood boils which are very sore.
**Calcarea carbonica, Calcarea iodata (especially in abscess of
the cervical glands scrofulous in nature), **Asafoetida, Calendula
(traumatic suppuration), and a number of other remedies may perchance
be indicated in suppuration and abscess. With **Calendula the pus is
thick and yellow, not attended with active inflammation. The symptoms,
unhealthy skin, every little wound or scratch suppurates, are
found under **Hepar, Silicea, **Calcarea carbonica and Graphites.
Grauvogl considered **Arnica as a remedy to prevent suppuration, and
particularly to hinder the absorption of pus and so prevent pyaemia.
#Rhus toxicodendron [Rhus.t]
is a very useful remedy in acute suppuration; especially has it been
found useful in suppurative conditions about the eye.
It has proved curative in abscesses about the parotid and axillary
glands; the pus is bloody and serous, the pain is intense, and the
swelling is dark red. **Rhus corresponds very closely to septicaemia.
#Echinacea [Echi]
has achieved a well merited reputation in suppurative conditions,
especially where symptoms of blood poisoning are present. There
is no question as to its efficacy.
#Nitric acid [Nit.ac]
may also come in suppurations about the glands, especially the
inguinal or axillary, in syphilitic subjects, and when the discharge
is offensive, excoriating and of a dirty, greenish yellow colour.
Suppurations is mastoid process.
**Kali iodatum must also be thought of in syphilitic or scrofulous
cases.
**Phosphorus is often useful in abscesses about the bones, and here
we will find **Aurum, Asafoetida, Pulsatilla, Calcarea phosphorica,
Calcarea fluorica and Manganum special remedies.
**Pyrogen according to Dr. W. E. Leonard is invaluable as remedy
in recurring abscess conditions. It will clean up the system and
prevent a recurrence.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Introduction:
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a developmental and behavioral disorder in which a child or an adult consistently displays certain characteristic behaviors such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive attitude..
There was a time when children with ADHD were abused to be naughty and dumb. However, now it is understood that they call for special attention by parents, family members, teachers as well as the society.
ADHD is one of the most common disorders among children (3-5%) and often continues into adolescence and adulthood. It is more common in boys as compared to girls, the ratio being approximately 3:1.
Children suffering from ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive and have trouble focusing on anything in particular. Their attention easily gets deviated and in spite of understanding what is expected from them, they are unable to focus on a particular thing. Such behavior is common amongst normal children also but the difference is that children with ADHD have these features persisting for long and they impair a child’s ability to function socially, academically, and at home.
Short term memory loss is one of the symptoms of ADHD. Estimated half of the children outgrow hyperactive behavior when they grow into adulthood. However, almost half of the ADHD children continue exhibiting the symptoms throughout life.
Causes of ADHD:
ADHD has causes that have not been fully understood as yet and researchers are still exploring genetic linkage. It has been seen in many cases that children with ADHD often have some family member suffering from this disorder. Certain areas of the brain have been found to be comparatively smaller in children with ADHD as well some chemical changes in the brain have been detected.
Some other risk factors for developing ADHD include:
Premature delivery, very low birth weight, birth injury (to the brain) and smoking during pregnancy.
Suggestion about homeopathic treatment:
Homeopathy is very strongly recommended for ADHD. Documented cases at Life Force as well as by other centers have suggested definite role of homeopathy towards the treatment of ADHD.
Homeopathy is very effective in reducing the hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It helps improve attention span and concentration.
Homeopathy is safe. Improvement is observed in cases of ADHD within about two to three months of medication, in most cases. The entire treatment may required to be
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disorder and is non-contagious in nature i.e. it cannot be passed from one person to another. The word “dermatitis” means inflammation of the skin. “Atopic” comes form the word “Atopy” that includes a group of diseases in which there is an inherited tendency to develop allergic conditions.
In Atopic dermatitis, the skin becomes extremely itchy. On scratching the affected parts there may be redness, swelling, cracking, oozing of clear fluid, crusting and scaling. This entire sequence occurs as a gradual process and all of these may not always be seen at the same time.
During the course of the disease there may be periods when the disease becomes worse; such periods are called flare-ups or exacerbations. Then there may also be periods when the skin symptoms improve or clears up completely and such periods are called remissions.
In some cases as the children suffering from Atopic dermatitis grow older, their skin disease improves or disappears altogether. In spite of this their skin may remain dry and easily irritated. In other cases, Atopic dermatitis may continue to be a significant problem even in adulthood.
Scope of homeopathy: Children with Atopic dermatitis find an excellent treatment with homeopathy. Just like any other immunological disease, here too, earlier the better. Also, cases before using the cortisone respond better than those who are on cortisone, especially for a long time. It does not mean that patients who are on cortisone do not respond. Those who have taken cortisone for a long time, say for over one year, especially oral cortisone, have their immune system suppressed; are prone to get an rebound effect after stopping cortisone. They pose a challenge in treating using homeopathy. All said and done, all cases of Atopic dermatitis can look for positive result using homeopathy