Homeopathy for Mother and Baby

Homeopathy is a highly effective and safe system of medicine for babies and children. It is easy to administer - the medicines have no nasty taste - and no side effects. Homeopathy works by stimulating the child's immune system and resolving problems from within.
The best preparation for a healthy pregnancy and birth is before conception. Homeopathic treatment can prepare your body for a healthy start for the baby. Difficulties in conceiving can often be helped by homeopathy and by improving hormone function generally, it can often help to reverse a tendency to early miscarriage.

Women often turn to homeopathy during pregnancy when they are suffering from morning sickness, tiredness and cramps and are looking for a solution that will not harm the unborn child. Sepia is invaluable when the pregnancy is accompanied by great tiredness and nausea. Ipecac is more useful for the type of nausea that is not improved by vomiting. Other self-help measures are eating little and often to maintain the blood sugar at a stable level and sipping ginger tea at regular intervals. Fresh air and exercise will also help.

During the pregnancy, homeopathy can help to tone the uterus and ensure that the labour and birth go smoothly. Birthing kits and first aid remedies are available to smooth the delivery and speed recovery afterwards. There is first aid help for the baby, too, if intervention should have been necessary. With the arrival of the baby comes a different range of problems. Sepia can be useful again when the mother is tired and low. Some babies seem to cry a great deal which can be very upsetting for the new mother. This can often be helped by homeopathic medicine, which can speed recovery from a traumatic birth and calm unsettled babies.

Women who wish to breast-feed are concerned to have a good plentiful milk supply. Homeopathy will establish a good flow of milk and can help to protect the nipples from cracking and soreness. It is also excellent and safe medicine for mastitis and other post-birth problems. This is often a difficult time for the mother with disturbing negative emotions rising unbidden to the surface. Post-baby blues are not unusual; they need to be acknowledged, and a visit to a professional homeopath will give the mother constructive support while homeopathic medicine will quickly re-establish normal hormonal balance. Homeopathy heals very gently from within and can help with the great sense of loss that accompanies a miscarriage or still-birth.

Sometimes, as though the mother did not have enough to deal with, a new baby can cause emotional or behavioural problems in older children who are finding it hard to adapt to the demands a new baby makes on the household. In such situations, homeopathy can help restore serenity and equilibrium to the whole family.
Homeopathy is safe, so it is ideal for babies with nappy-rash, colic and sleeping problems. In teething babies, the homeopathic remedy Chamomilla is exceptionally effective where the classic features of the remedy are present. These include restlessness and fury, with nothing seeming to pacify the distressed child except being carried. There may be slight feverishness with teething and possibly diarrhea. The choice of this remedy would be strongly indicated by the appearance on one flushed and one pale cheek. Exposure to chill makes symptoms worse, while being rocked or carried is soothing and calming.

Teething pains that lead to a flushed, red face and a marked feverishness with skin that id dry, hot and bright red may respond to Belladonna. Indications for this remedy are great irritability, acute sensitivity of the senses, and very restless sleep with a tendency to start awake. Bright lights and loud noises cause great distress, while a quiet and moderately warm room are soothing.

Teething that is accompanied by marked weepiness and clinginess, by be eased by Pulsatilla. Characteristic features of this remedy include a tendency to mucus discharges that are thick and greenish-yellow in colour. This can lead to mouth breathing and snoring at night. Sympathy and lots of cuddles and affection ease symptoms temporarily, while becoming overheated and lying still may make the situation worse. Usually the child is better for fresh air.

The remedies Chamomilla, Belladonna and Pulsatilla will be useful again with earache. Chamomilla may have earache linked to teething pains. The child's behaviour is the best clue to the remedy. Classic features of the remedy are extreme anger and frustration when in pain, a tendency to howl and throw toys to the floor. Choose Pulsatilla for earache that follows the child becoming cold and damp. Although chilly, there is likely to be a marked aversion to being in stuffy and over-heated rooms. The child will respond well to fresh air, gentle movement and plenty of sympathy and loving attention. Belladonna will have a more severe state of feverishness. Look for the bright red, hot, dry skin that is characteristic of this remedy. Earaches that respond well to this remedy are often right-sided or more severe on the right. Pains will be throbbing and may extend from ear to throat. If the symptoms have come on very abruptly and severely, often during the early part of the night, after exposure to sharp, cold winds choose Aconite. The ear will be hot and inflamed with great sensitivity to noise and to pain. Confirmatory symptoms include visible distress, restlessness and panic with pain.

Homeopathy has remedies to comfort and support mother and baby as well as for all the childhood problems that may arise. Home prescribing can be very rewarding but, if in doubt, do contact a professional Homeopath for advice and do visit a professional Homeopath when more serious or chronic conditions arise.

Homeopathy & Headaches

Headaches - we have all had them at least once in our life and they can be very unpleasant and come on at the least appropriate moment.
Numerous situations can trigger a headache for example; muscle tension, an illness, infection, or a disturbance in the blood vessels in the head. Disturbances in the blood vessels can cause a migraine headache. Migraine headaches return periodically and can have many different characteristics which can include; blurred vision, coloured spots, or blind spots, migraine headaches are usually aggravated by light, severe pain which can be on one side of the head, as well as nausea and vomiting.

Headaches can sometimes be an early warning signal that may warrant further investigation and if you have any concerns or suspicions you should consult your physician.

Headaches can also be caused by fever, allergies, epilepsy, brain tumors, high blood pressure, severe cavities, oral infections, some prescription drugs, a head injury and TMJ.

However, most headaches are related to stress and tension. A tension headache often feels like a tight band around the head but it can also be concentrated in one specific local area. The pain can be sharp and severe, or a mild dull ache. Tension headaches are usually worse from sudden movements and they can come on gradually or suddenly appear. Tension headaches are usually worse during the day and can be eased somewhat with rest, relaxation and sleep.

A migraine attack however can be triggered by tension, stress, food allergies, head injury, oral contraceptives, hormonal changes and can last for days. Sleep may or may not help depending on the person, just as vomiting may or may not provide relief. Migraine headaches also tend to run in families.

Learning how to relax and by becoming aware of what can trigger your headache or migraine is a very important part of treatment and depending upon your situation the homeopathic medicine chest is full of many useful, safe and effective remedies.
For headaches and migraines remedies include:

Bryonia. The person is irritable and generally aggravated from any kind of motion. Headache is left-sided, over left eye or forehead, and worse when coughing.

Ferrum. Has a great sensitivity to noise, a long continued headache lasting two to three days. Headache can be in one spot on the left temple or a general frontal headache.

Gelsemium. A headache that begins at the neck and gradually moves to the forehead. One can hardly lift the head off the pillow, as it feels so heavy.

Natrum Mur. Headache is worse from light, worse from the sun may feel sad or depressed. Pain feels like hammers thumping on the head.

Sanguinaria. Feels better after vomiting. Migraine headache is on the right side that starts at the back of the head or neck and extends to the forehead and eye.

There are many more remedies available and a totality of symptoms is a must before taking any homeopathic remedy. The above is just a small example of homeopathic remedies that are available and this list should not be used for self-administration. There are many constitutional remedies available for headaches and for children that tend to suffer from headaches a constitutional remedy could be the ticket.

By Dr. Christine BranchiDD, DIHom, FBIH

Homeopathic Remedies for Migraine Headaches

Migraines are extremely painful headaches that can be debilitating. Only one side of the head is involved in many cases. Circulation to the scalp and brain can be altered, which affects the person’s perception, muscle tone, and mental function—causing weakness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, chills, and visual disturbances. A tendency toward migraines often runs in families, and allergic factors seem to be involved. Attacks can be triggered by hormonal shifts, emotional stress, and exposure to offending foods and additives (such as nitrates, nitrites, sulfites, MSG, and artificial sweeteners), or chemicals (such as air pollutants, chlorine, pesticides, colognes, and ingredients in cleaning products). Homeopathic remedies can help to reduce the pain and sickness, especially if taken in early stages. Long-term constitutional care, with the guidance of an experienced practitioner, often helps to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.

Belladonna: Migraines that start in the back of the skull or upper neck and spread to the forehead and temple (especially on the right) may indicate a need for this remedy. Pain is throbbing or pounding, and worse from jarring, light, and noise. Headaches often begin in late morning or afternoon, and may be worst around three p.m. The face may be flushed and red, and the skin feels hot, although the feet and hands are often cold. The pupils may be dilated, with sensitivity to light, and the person may either feel delirious or drowsy.

Bryonia: This remedy can be helpful if a person has a heavy or “splitting” headache, with steady pain that settles over one eye (especially the left) or spreads to the entire head. Pain is worse from any motion, even from moving the eyes, and the person wants to lie completely still and not be talked to or disturbed. Nausea with a heavy feeling in the stomach and vomiting may occur. The person can have a very dry mouth and usually is thirsty.

Cimicifuga: This remedy is often indicated for migraines with throbbing pains (“as if the top of the head would fly open”) or shooting pains in the eyes. Headaches are often associated with the menstrual period or come on after long-term study or worrying. The muscles of the neck are usually involved in the headache, feeling very stiff and painful. The person (normally talkative and energetic) feels mentally dull and gloomy, or even fearful, during a migraine. Pain is worse from motion and sometimes improved by eating.

Cyclamen: Migraines that start with flickering in the eyes, dim vision, or dizziness suggest a need for this remedy. Pain is often right-sided and may involve the ear—which can also ache or itch. The person feels very weak and sick (the nausea is often worse from fatty food) and is thirsty, very sensitive to cold, and worse from open air. People who need this remedy are sympathetic and emotional; they often have an anxious or remorseful feeling that they may have neglected some responsibility.

Gelsemium: When this remedy is indicated, the person feels weak and lethargic, with a heavy feeling in the face and eyes, and droopy eyes with diminished vision. Pain may be mostly felt in the back of the head and muscles of the neck. The person may tremble, and sometimes heat or chills run up and down the spine. Pain often is relieved by urinating. Worry, fear, or dread of a stressful event may precipitate a headache.

Ignatia: This remedy is helpful for migraines in sensitive people, especially headaches after emotional upsets or caused by grief. The headache is often focused on one side of the head, and may feel as if a nail is driven in. Twitching in the face or spasms in the muscles of the neck and back frequently occur. The person often sighs or yawns and may sometimes weep or seem “hysterical.”

Iris versicolor: Intense migraines with blurry vision and pain that extends to the face and teeth, along with vomiting and a burning feeling in the throat and stomach, can often be relieved with this remedy. The person feels worse from resting and better from motion.

Kali bichromicum: Migraines with excruciating pain that is felt in little spots, or pain that settles over the eyebrows (or one eye), suggest a need for this remedy. When the headache begins, the person is very sensitive to light, and vision gradually diminishes. Nausea and dizziness can be intense, but vomiting does not relieve the headache. The person may feel better from lying in bed and keeping warm.

Lachesis: Left-sided migraines with congested, pulsing pain that is worse from pressure or tight clothing may respond to this remedy. The person’s face looks deeply flushed or blotchy. Headaches are often worst before the menstrual period and better once the flow begins. The person feels worse from sleeping (either in the daytime or at night) and is usually worse from heat.

Natrum muriaticum: Migraines (often on the right) that are worse from grief or emotional upsets, worse from too much sun, or occur just before or after the menstrual period, are likely to respond to this remedy. The headache feels like “a thousand little hammers were knocking on the brain” and is often worse from eyestrain. The person may have numb or tingling feelings in the lips or face before the headache starts, and the eyes are very sensitive to light. The person often feels better lying in the dark and after sleeping.

Sanguinaria: Right-sided migraines with tension in the neck and shoulder, extending to the forehead with a bursting feeling in the eye, are often relieved with this remedy. Jarring, light, and noise aggravate discomfort. The headaches improve after vomiting, as well as from burping or passing gas, and are often better after sleep. A person who needs this remedy often comes down with migraines after missing meals, and also has digestive problems and allergies.

Sepia: Left-sided migraines with dizziness and nausea, worse from missing meals, and worse near menstrual periods or during menopause, often responds to this remedy. Pain may come in shocks or jerks, and the person feels worse indoors and from lying on the painful side. A person needing Sepia feels weary, cold, and irritable, wanting no one to make demands on them.

Silicea (also called Silica): Migraines that come on after mental exertion or near the menstrual period may indicate a need for this remedy—especially in a nervous person who is very chilly. Headaches are usually right-sided, starting in the back of the head and extending to the forehead, and are worse from drafts or from going out in the cold without a hat. The person may feel better from lying down in a dark, warm room and also from covering the head.

Spigelia: Excruciating headaches on the left side of the head, with violent throbbing, or stitching pains above or through the eyeball, may respond to this remedy. Pain may extend through the face and is worse from motion, touch, position changes, and jarring. The person may feel better from lying on the right side with the head supported, and keeping still.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.
Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day; and in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.
If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.

Headache ...cure with homoeopathy

Definition: Headache is a nervous complaint and is characterized by various types of pain or discomfort in different parts of the head.
Etiology: Its causes are many ,and so are its modes of onset, duration, intensity, or other conditions relating to it . These causes may be classified as follows:
1. Local Causes
· Frontal sinusitis.
· Head injury leading to inflammation, or deformity of a bone (osteitis).
· Rheumatism of the muscles of the neck (cervical fibrositis) and inflammation of one or more of the 33 bones of the vertebral spinal column (spondylitis).
2. Referred Pain
· In the nose, from coryza, or growths, or septum structural defects.
· In the eye, from weak sight, iritis, or glaucoma.
· In teeth, from inflammation (Odontalgia); or in the ear.(otitis).
· From Utero-ovarian reflex.

3. Nervous Causes :
· Neuralgias produce a wide-spread pain, limited to the supraorbital region.
· Cerebral disorders, as meningitis, syphilis, growths, abscess, high and low blood pressure, etc.
4. Constitutional Causes :
· Chronic nephritis, uraemia, too high blood pressure, ploycythaemia ; severe anaemia, congestive heart failure.
· After-effects of epilepsy, hysteria and migraine.
· Sea or air-sickness, sudden reduction or depression in atmospheric pressure in air flights or sea voyage, caissons disease, hypoxaemia (diminished amount of oxygen in blood) ; gastritis ; chronic constipation; chronic hepatitis, gout; lead poisoning, acidosis and alkalosis.
· Acute fevers, as malaria, enteric fever, small-pox, scarlet fever, typhus, yellow fever, influenza, heat stroke.
Treatment :
General : (1) In inflammatory congestive headache, place crust of bread soaked in vinegar on the temples.
(2) Application of ice on the head is not only bad but dangerous.
Curative :
Aconite. Congestive headaches, if the pain is very severe with a burning sensation over the whole head, particularly the forehead ; face red and bloated, eyes red ; when the pain is accompanied by incoherent talking or raving.
1. Belladonna. It is indicated in congestive headache, when the pain is deep-seated, is oppressive and heavy, and the face is pale and haggard with unconsciousness, incoherent talking and murmuring, with drowsiness. It is also applicable in other types of headache, the main symptoms being that the patient cannot lie down, nor can he bear light, noise, jarring or draught of air.
2. Glonoine. For throbbing and congestive headaches which come suddenly, and the blood is felt rising up into the head with severe heat and pain (a feeling of tight band across the forehead). Sun headaches > from uncovering the head. The headache is aggravated from bending the head backward and lying down.
3. Gelsemium. For congestive, catarrhal and nervous headaches; the characteristic symptom being a feeling of band around the head just above the ears. Mostly this headache accompanied with vision troubles e.g. dim sight, squinting. The Gelsemium headache is dull and dragging and is relieved by copious urination and sleep. The headache commences with blindness in the occiput or the nape of the neck, and passes over the head and settles in the eye. It is also indicated in headaches due to tobacco smoking.

Increase your height by HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

According to the human growth medical research findings of Dr Ichiro Kawaguchi of Tokyo Research Laboratory of the National Health Department and Dr A. Kawata from the Kyoto University, human height is not determined by genetic factor alone but is strongly influenced by the effects of certain hormones on the development of the 26 skeletal bones and the cartilageneous portions of the 62 bones of the lower body. The stimulation of the pituitary gland would increase hormonal production, which would then spur the growth of the cartilageneous portions of the bones of the lower body, ultimately leading to height increase.

Intensive scientific research has also proven that most young adults can still grow a few inches taller even after the bones in their lower body have become ossified (commonly known as "bone plate is fused"). This is because besides the length of the femur bone (thighbone), shinbone, and other bones in the lower body, the length of the spinal column in the upper body also significantly contributes to human height (about 35% of the total height).

Human spinal column consists of 33 separate bone segments known as vertebrae held together by ligaments (tough and fibrous tissue). Out of these 33 vertebrae, only the lowest 9 are fused into two immovable bones, the sacrum and the coccyx, forming the back of the pelvis. All the other 24 vertebrae are permanently movable and thus will never be fused. These 24 vertebrae are the 7 cervical (neck), 12 thoracic (back of chest), and 5 lumbar (loin).

Located between each of these 24 vertebrae are cartilaginous pads called disks . The thickness of the disks determines the length of the spinal column and directly influences the height. There are totally 25 disks, their combined length accounts 25% of your total height. Since these disks are non-fusible cartilages, they can constantly grow thicker under the stimulation of growth hormone during a life time. The thicker those disks are, the longer your spinal column is and the taller you become. Even each disk grows only 0.25 cm (0.1 inch) thicker, which is the length of this line in quotes "_", you will grow 0.25 * 25 = 6.25 cm (2.5 inches) taller!

Continue Homoeopathic medicine for 6 month and after that discontinuing medicine and your height start increases after 3month and gradually increases day by day automatically.

cure of bad breath

In Homoeopathy medicines are selected on the basis of physical ,mental,emotional,and social aspects of the diseased person.Considering the whole aspects a constitutional homoeopathic medicine is selected and given in suitable potency and dose.By this all health related problems including bad breath will be solved.On the basis of coating on the tongue,type of smell,cause for bad breath,and other associated complaints a medicine can be given to get relief from bad breath.In the homoeopathic medical repertory by Dr Robin Murphy there are 140 homoeopathic drugs mentioned for bad breath.On the basis of signs and symptoms of the individual a suitable medicine is given.Commonly used drugs are arnica, antim crud, pulsatilla, sulphur, psorinum, nux vomica, ars alb, merc sol, kreosot, hekla lava, silicea, asafoitida, graphites, kali bich, acid nitric etc.

Homoeopathic mother tinctures like cinnamon Q,kreosot Q,zingiber Q,rhus glabra Q,menthol Q and ect can be used for gargling after diluting in water.

Homeopathic Remedies for Eczema

Eczema is an irritating skin condition, characterized by itching and flaking inside the bends of joints and along the edge of any hairline. Whereas psoriasis tends to be a problem of dryness, eczema tends to be associated with wetness, with affected areas that are moist, oozing, and itching. The following homeopathic remedies may bring a measure of relief, but individuals should not hesitate to consult a homeopath if the condition persists. Individuals should also consider that dietary factors play a significant role (at least with children) in the cause and treatment of this condition.

Graphites 6c: People needing this remedy will often have tough, sometimes leathery skin, along with a history of skin disorders. Their hands are often the most affected areas, and where the skin is split, a honeylike discharge is common. Children are often affected by eczema behind the ears, and again, a honeylike, thick ooze can be present. Graphites 6c can be taken three times daily for three days, then just once daily for the next ten days.

Hepar sulph 6c: This remedy may prove useful in very irritable and chilly people whose eczema is painfully sore to any touch and whose skin is deeply cracked, especially on the hands and feet. Their skin is generally unhealthy, and even the slightest wound becomes septic easily. Those who may benefit from this remedy tend to be very sensitive people, both emotionally and physically. Hepar sulph 6c can be taken once daily for three days, then once a week for three weeks.

Sulphur 6c: People needing this remedy will have hot, burning eczema with intense itching. The affected areas will have scaling or crusted skin and will tend to be dry rather than wet. The condition is aggravated greatly by heat and contact with water. Sulphur 6c can be taken three times daily for two to three days, then once daily until improvement is seen.

Petroleum 6c: This remedy is good for seasonal eczema, which affects individuals only during the cold winter months. Skin will tend to be tough and leathery, with cracks in the fingertips. Symptoms are always worse at night. Petroleum 6c can be taken three times daily for two to three days, then once daily until improvement is noted.

Causes and Risk Factors of Acne

About 80 percent of all teenagers develop acne, but this disease can also begin as late as the ages 25 or 30, particularly for women. No one is certain as to what exactly causes acne or why it usually begins in adolescence, but hormones, primarily testosterone, certainly play a large role. A number of other factors, most importantly heredity, are also important. If one of your parents had acne, there's a good chance you will, too.

Definition of Acne

Acne is a skin inflammation affecting approximately 80% of those between the ages of 12 and 24. Located in each hair follicle or tiny pit in the skin, is a sebaceous gland that lubricates the skin. If some oil gets trapped, bacteria multiply in the pit and the skin becomes inflamed. Most adolescents have acne because the sebaceous glands are stimulated by a male hormone at puberty. No exact cause is known, but contributing factors are heredity, oily skin, androgens (male hormones) produced in increased amounts when either a boy or girl reaches puberty. Other causes may include allergies, stress, junk food, and oral contraceptives. Blackheads form when sebum combines with skin pigments and plug the pores. If scales below the surface of the skin become filled with sebum, whiteheads are formed. In severe cases, whiteheads build up, spread under the skin and rupture, eventually spreads the inflammation.

Homoeopathic Books

Doctor Dorothy Shepherd: 'Homeopathy in Epidemic Diseases' - she explains how effective and simple to use homeopathy is for contagious diseases.It's written in a very readable style with lots of anecdotes and humour.

THE ORGANON - SIXTH EDITION+ CHRONIC DISEASESboth by Samual Hahnemann
These two books are absolutely essential readingfor those studying homeopathy.
Homeopathy in Accidents and Ailments by Dr Gibson a small, cheap and easy to use starter

A Materia Medica by eitherPhatak or BoerickeMore concise than Vermeulen or Murphy.(my preference is for Boericke, which also has a small repertory at the end)

Impossible Cure Amy Lansky PhdExcellent explanation of homeopathy alsohow her autistic son was cured

Any Modern and complete up to date repertory. This is such an individual choice I really recommend going to a homeopathic bookshop or looking at friends' repertories before deciding. Don't waste money on old out of date repertories (e.g. Kent's) unless you like that sort of thing

Select your Remedy by Bishamber DasThe book I turned to when learning homeopathy andI had to find a remedy in the middle of the night. More comprehensive than most Home user books.

Lilienthal's Homeopathic Therapeuticsa more comprehensive version of'Select your Remedy'

Phatak's Materia Medicaprobably the clearest and easiest to use'proper' materia medica

Materia Medicas by Vermeulen (Concordant or Prisma)or Murphy (Lotus)Excellent books.

Phatak's Repertoryconditions listed alphabeticallyfor students or the more advanced Home userGood for acutes - quick elimination method repertorising

Phatak's Repertoryconditions listed alphabeticallyfor students or the more advanced Home userGood for acutes -quick elimination method repertorising
There are many 'Home' prescriber homeopathy books, from well known authors such as Dr Lockie, Miranda Castro etc, but these are best examined personally before purchase



Clarke's 'prescriber'small, down to earth and easy to use, full of gems
Vithoulkas - The Science of homeopathyfor those thinking about further studyAuthoritative but don't take everything he says as gospel!


Vermeulen's Synoptic MM 1 + 2Clear concise Rx definitions
Gerhard KoehlerHandbook of homeopathy Its principles and practice.For those thinking about further study


Tapes by Ian Watsonthe quality isn't always brilliant but the content more than makes up for it. Tapes you will listen to again and again

WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF WHEN TAKING HOMEOPATHIC MEDICATION?

Homeopathic preparations are extremely safe to take because of their highly diluted form. Nonetheless, frequent repetition of a dose without the advice of a professional is not recommended. Remedies should not be taken together with food because this might interfere with their absorption. Take them at least 30 minutes before or after eating or drinking and let them dissolve in the mouth. Your homeopath will give you more specific instructions if necessary.

Sometimes an initial worsening of your symptoms can occur. This initial aggravation is usually a good sign and signifies that your body is responding to the remedy. Although the physical symptoms might get worse for a short period of time, you as a whole will start to feel better almost immediately. The aggravation will subside quickly, followed by the recovery.

HOW MUCH DOES HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT COST?

Unfortunately, in many countries alternative medicine is not covered by the health insurance system. Homeopathic remedies are comparatively inexpensive (a month's supply will cost you only a couple of US dollars or UK pounds) and the only major cost is to the practitioner. The first visit will be the most expensive one since much time (60 to 90 minutes) is devoted to the initial interview. Follow-up visits are shorter and comparatively infrequent, and are therefore also less expensive.

United States: 1st visit: $150-250+, follow-up: $50-$100
Australia: $30-50
United Kingdom: £30-60 £15-30
New Zealand: $50-90 $25-45

HOW DO I FIND THE RIGHT REMEDY FOR ME?

The key to finding the right homeopathic remedy is individualization. This means that the totality of all symptoms experienced by the patient (including those apparently unrelated to the main complaint) has to be known in order to prescribe the medicine. The mere name of a disease, like flu, cold, arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc. is not enough. For this reason, please refrain from asking the tempting question: "I have disease X -- which homeopathic remedy should I take?" In the course of a thorough interview (normally between 60 and 90 minutes, initially), the homeopath tries to form a complete picture of your current state. This includes your emotional, mental, and physical symptoms.
Many health food stores now offer prescription-free homeopathic remedies. They are frequently labeled with a disease name like "Diarrhea", "Head Ache", "Allergies", etc.. Since careful individualized matching of symptoms is necessary to find the correct remedy, these products rarely cure. Sometimes a temporary amelioration of symptoms can be achieved but in general you should not expect too much from these preparations.

WHAT ARE HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES?

A homeopathic remedy is normally a single substance usually derived from a plant, an animal, or a mineral which is then subjected to a special procedure which brings out the medicinal properties of the original substance. There are currently about 2000 substances whose specific effects on the body have been recorded. Examples are charcoal, salt, poison ivy, snake poisons, etc.
Homeopaths have discovered by experience that the effect of homeopathic medicines is strengthened dramatically upon successive dilutions and vigorous shaking between each dilution. The final dilution is very high (ranging from 1 part in 1000 to 1 part in 10^60 and above). It is this use of high dilutions that has given rise to controversy. Many conventional doctors claim that homeopathy functions only as a placebo. However, several controlled clinical studies have been performed by medical researchers, showing that homeopathy is an effective method of treatment for many diseases. The best summary of research can be found in a study published in the British Medical Journal. Its authors are not homeopaths but medical school professors asked by the Dutch government to review existing research: "Clinical Trials of Homeopathy.", Kleijnen, Jos, Knipschild, Paul, et al., British Medical Journal, Feb 9, 1991, v302, n6772, p516(8). Another, more recent, study showed that homeopathy is decidedly different in its action from a placebo and can be found in the Dec 20, 1994 issue of the British medical journal Lancet.
The degree of dilution is referred to as the "potency" of the remedy, with higher dilutions corresponding to higher potencies. The potency is denoted by a number and a letter on the label, such as "C6", "C12", "12X", etc. (higher numbers denote higher potencies). Homeopathic remedies are available in different preparations: tablets, liquids, and globuli (small white pellets). Tablets and globuli are made of impregnated milk sugar, whereas liquid preparations are solutions of the medication in water with some amount of alcohol added as a preservative.

WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?

Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine that was founded in the early 19th century by a German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. It had its greatest popularity in the late 19th century, during which time about 15% of all medical doctors were homeopaths. In many other European countries this percentage was similar. However, with the advent of modern medicine, homeopathy was touted as "old and stodgy" by practitioners of conventional medicine and its popularity took a nosedive. This trend has reversed recently and since 1980 homeopathy is experiencing a strong resurgence of interest in the U.S., the U.K., as well as many other countries.

Homeopathy rests on the principle "Like Cures Like." This means that a disease can be cured by a medicine that is capable of producing symptoms similar to those experienced by the patient in a healthy person. Therefore the most important part of homeopathic treatment lies in the lengthy interview which the homeopath conducts with the patient in order to determine all the symptoms which the patient is experiencing. The homeopath then decides which medicine to prescribe based on the closest match between the patient's symptoms and the known symptoms elicited by the medicine in a healthy body.

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Homeopathy: How to Quit Smoking?

Homeopathy:

As a holistic form of therapy, homeopathy treats your health as a whole rather than focusing on a particular body part. It is a method of healing that provides a "spark" for your body to start your own healing process. It works through the principle that "like cures like," meaning that a substance that could cause symptoms in large amounts can heal you in small doses. Because every body is individual – and people experience different withdrawal symptoms – various remedies are available.
Below is a small list of remedies that might help you on your quest to quit. Visit a homeopath, naturopath or a knowledgeable health products store for more details. Remember, this list is for information only, and should not be construed as medical advice.
Nux Vomica is useful for congestion, cough, tiredness, and cravings for tobacco.

Plantago Major helps to reduce tobacco cravings.

Staphysphagria helps with cravings, insomnia and irritability.

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Of the patients who have tried it, 80% found it helped them to quit smoking successfully within four weeks. The programme is a package of in-depth consultations, with prescriptions of several homeopathic remedies which are tailor-made for the individual patient, and are designed to:
Support the lungs through the withdrawal period, and beyond
Stimulate disgust for smoking, tobacco and nicotine, so that smoking loses its appeal
Reduce the desire for stimulants like cigarettes (and coffee or alcohol, if the patient wishes to stop or reduce the amount they drink, to make quitting easier)
Boost the liver's cleansing action and so initiate a 'spring clean'
Ease cigarette cravings, specially tailored to the individual feelings that the particular patient suffers when withdrawing or going without tobacco for any period of time (for example, remedies to ease stress, irritability, feelings of being deprived, or tearfulness )
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Simple and effective affirmations may also be suggested for you, and the programmes include help with forward planning so that you can learn to avoid your usual smoking triggers.

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HELPING PEOPLE STOP SMOKING .....by homeopathy

It has been humorously said by comedians, "Stopping smoking is easy; I've stopped ten times in the past year alone." People can stop smoking, but the problem is that they often start again.
Smoking is not just a physical addiction but also a social addiction. One can be physically addicted to nicotine, and one can also be addicted to the image of themselves as a smoker.
The unique benefits that homeopathic medicines provide is that they can strengthen a person's overall constitution so that they are not only less physically addicted to tobacco but that they feel stronger emotionally, thus feel less socially addicted to what smoking represents to them.
For the best and deepest results, it is recommended to see a professional homeopath who will prescribe a "constitutional remedy" for the person. This remedy has the potential of an overall strengthening a person, physically and psychologically. Some homeopaths may also prescribe homeopathic doses of TABACUM (usually 6x or 12x) to help the person eliminate tobacco from their body and help reduce cravings for it. Some homeopaths also prescribe CALADIUM (arum root) in either 3x or 6x to help the person develop a distaste for tobacco.
Generally, homeopaths recommend that a person take TABACUM and/or CALADIUM whenever they have a desire for a cigarette, though they recommend stopping such treatment if improvement is not noticed within 10 days.
Finally, there are homeopathic combination remedies for helping to stop smoking that are available at many health food stores. These remedies include several homeopathic ingredients, each of which is known to either help detoxify from tobacco, aid in creating a distaste for tobacco, or help strengthen the person emotionally.
Although homeopathic medicines work most effectively when they are individually prescribed, many people who take these homeopathic combination remedies experience positive results. Such remedies might be considered as a first effort, while professional homeopathic care might be considered when you want more precision and more significant results.
The best time to stop smoking was after that first cigarette, but the second best time to stop is...right now. Homeopathic medicines provide one more tool to help you do so.

Acne - Homeopathic Treatment

Acne usually subsides after adolescence, but may last into middle age. Scarring may occur if severe acne is not treated. Some people, especially teenagers, can become significantly depressed if it is not treated. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results in acne and pimples and gives relief in long term. Moreover all medications are natural, safe, gentle and very effective. Homeopathic treatment is strongly recommended for patients who are desperately looking for an effective remedy. With homoeopathic medicines, also take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne:

Clean your skin gently with a mild soap removing all dirt or make-up. Wash many times a day with plain water.
Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples. Although it might be tempting to do this, it can lead to scarring and skin infections.
Avoid touching your face with your hands or fingers.
Identify and avoid anything that aggravates pimples. Your triggers may include foods, lotions, or make-up.
Avoid greasy cosmetics or creams. Look for water-based or "non-comedogenic" formulas. Take make-up off at night.

Homeopathic Remedies for Acne Vulgaris

Antimonium tartaricum: This remedy may be helpful for acne with large pustules that are tender to touch, with bluish-red marks that remain on the skin after active infection has passed. The person may be irritable, with low resistance to illness.

Calcarea carbonica: If a person with frequent pimples and skin eruptions is chilly with clammy hands and feet, easily tired by exertion, and flabby or overweight, this remedy may help improve the skin’s resistance to infection. People who need this remedy are often very anxious when overworked, and have cravings for sweets and eggs.

Hepar sulphuris calcareum: This remedy may be indicated when the skin is easily infected, slow to heal, and painful eruptions like boils appear. The pimples are very sensitive to touch and slow to come to a head; eventually, offensive-smelling pus may form. A person who needs Hepar sulph is usually chilly, sensitive to cold in any form, and feel irritable and touchy.

Pulsatilla: This remedy can be helpful if acne is worse from eating rich or fatty foods, and aggravated by warmth or heat. It is indicated especially around the time of puberty, or when acne breaks out near menstrual periods. The person often has a fair complexion and is inclined toward soft emotions and moodiness, feeling worse in warm or stuffy rooms and better in fresh air.

Silicea (also called Silica): A person with deep-seated acne along with a general low immune resistance, swollen lymph nodes, and a tendency toward fatigue and nervousness may benefit from this remedy. Infected spots are slow to come to a head, and also slow to resolve, so may result in scarring. A person who needs this remedy is generally very chilly, but inclined to sweat at night.

Sulphur: Itching, sore, inflamed eruptions with reddish or dirty-looking skin often indicate a need for Sulphur. Itching may be worse from scratching, and worse from any form of heat—especially bathing or washing. Individuals who need this remedy are often inclined toward convoluted mental notions and tend to give order and neatness a low priority.

Homeopathic Medicines for acne

Belladonna: It is very useful in an acute flare-up where pus formation hasn’t started and acne is red and fiery looking. 30c potency of belladonna taken internally 3-4 times a day can be used to treat this acute stage.

Pulsatilla: It is often the most indicated medicine in the treatment of acne in girls. Acne associated with menstrual abnormalities are often best treated with pulsatilla. It is strongly indicated in a mild, yielding and sensitive personality with a weeping disposition.

Sulphur: No other medicine is more effective than sulphur, and covers nearly all kinds of acne. Dirty unhealthy skin and abuse of cosmetics are leading indication for its use. It is very useful in stopping the recurrence of pimples. Sulphur is a very deep acting medicine and should be used only in consultation with an experienced homoeopath.

Hepar sulph: Hepar sulph. is very appropriate for treating acne that has an easy tendency to develop into pustules (filled with pus), also where acne is very painful to touch.

Silicea (also called Silica): It is often indicated in cases of long-standing acne along with general low resistance and is often used for its scar-dissolving properties.

Developing a natural resistance towards acne: Once the acute flare-ups have been attended to, one would like a natural resistance towards acne. A thorough constitutional treatment by an experienced homoeopath would do the needful

HOMOEOPATHY & YOU

Permanent cure for pimples

Let’s take the big question head-on. Does homoeopathic treatment give permanent relief from those recurrent pimples? The answer is a big yes, but the treatment is quite different from the conventional ones. Homoeopaths realise the truth in skin disorders. All forms of pimples (acne) are due to an internal disorder, Thus the usage of external application does not yield permanent results. Internal homoeopathic medication is often the best natural option to stop the recurrence of acne and that too without side-effects. Medically speaking too, acne results out of an internal disorder. It is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands), which leads to plugged pores and the outbreak of lesions commonly called pimples or acne. They usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. An important causative factor is an increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones). These increase in both boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum (oil). Hormonal changes related to pregnancy or starting or stopping birth control pills can also cause acne.
Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder. Certain drugs, including androgens and lithium, are known to cause acne. Greasy cosmetics may alter the cells of the follicles and make them stick together, producing a plug.
The following factors also influence the growth of acne: Changing hormone levels in adolescent girls and adult women two to seven days before their menstrual period starts; friction caused by leaning on or rubbing the skin pressure from backpacks, or tight collars; environmental irritants such as pollution and high humidity; squeezing or picking at blemishes, hard scrubbing of the skin, etc.

Acne and homeopathy

Homeopathy can be very effective in treating acne, as well as safe and easy-to-use, with minimal risk of side effects. There is an increasing body of scientific evidence which confirms the efficacy of homeopathic medicines, and growing number of people find relief from acne symptoms using this natural form of treatment.
From the homeopathic point of view, using chemical exfoliants such as salicylic acid or antibiotics to deal with acne simply masks the symptoms and can prevent the body from healing. Homeopathic Anti-Acne Formula from Sympathical Formulas includes key remedies to help stimulate the body's natural response to acne. However, for best results, a homeopathic constitutional remedy must be prescribed -- one that takes into consideration all of your symptoms, mental and emotional as well as physical.

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Homeopathy Offers All-Natural, Effective Acne Treatments

One of the things I discovered as a young adult is that diet holds a key to health, inside and out. When I cut out soda and excess sugar, and started incorporating loads of fresh fruits and veggies into my diet, my skin cleared up considerably. So I heartily encourage my acne-prone clients to review their diets and make changes if they tend to eat lots of sugar, soda, or processed foods. Further, because chronic acne tends to be a signal of greater imbalance in the body, I always encourage people to pursue constitutional homeopathy with a goal of restoring optimum balance to internal systems. However, for occasional or acute acne flare-ups, many of my friends, family members, and clients have had great success using the homeopathic remedies of Sulphur, Kali Bromatum, Pulsatilla, and Causticum. While one remedy might work best for one person, another remedy might be more in alignment with another person's overall bodily systems. So it's very important to take a detective-like approach when understanding what works best for you. Try one remedy and note how it works. If the symptoms remain, then try the next suggested remedy. Continue like this until you have found the suggested remedy that works for you. Further, you do not need to keep taking homeopathic remedies once the symptoms have disappeared. Because remedies work by stimulating the body to heal itself, the body does not require ongoing homeopathic medication. Often only one-to-three doses is all it takes. Later, if you experience another acne flare-up, put yourself through another round of remedies. Finally, it is my firm belief that topical application of remedies works far better and more quickly than oral remedies -- particularly for a skin- or muscle-based condition. When seeking the right remedy or combination of remedies for acne treatment, look for topically applied remedies for best results.

Homeopathic Acne Medicine

Homeopathy is an alternative science that looks at the cause of a disease to battle it. It is not accepted by many mainstream scientists and doctors but is claimed by many to be a very effective and healing treatment. Homeopathy claims to have medicines for almost all ailments and acne is one of them. Conventional drugs frequently produce side effects, because they work by stifling symptoms. Homeopathic medicine, on the other hand, eases symptoms by putting a body's system into proper equilibrium. Since Homeopathic medicine supports the body's own resistance, it does not cause any side effects. Most of homeopathic medicine uses natural products to tackle the ailment.

Homeopathy offers a few solutions for acne and pimples. Homeopathic acne gel is the most commonly used among these. The gel is applied onto the acne-affected area and kept on for a period of time. Another type of homeopathy acne medicine is a chewable tablet. These tablets counter act oil secreting glands and help reduce pimples and acne that result from oily skin. Homeopathy also offers a lot of creams and ointments that attack acne. Contrary to conventional creams, they do not cause problems to those who have sensitive skins.

Although there are many homeopathic doctors treating acne and many acne-affected people using the treatments, mainstream doctors and scientists have ruled out the effectiveness of these remedies to cure acne. There is quite a debate as to whether homeopathic medicines can really cure acne. Although many users of homeopathy medicine will vouch for the efficiency its effects, they also admit that it is extremely slow at its work.

Complementary and Alternative Acne Treatments

Homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathy refers to a system for treating disease based on the administration of minute doses of a drug. In massive doses, the drug is expected to produce symptoms in healthy individuals similar to those of the disease itself. Homeopathic professionals evaluate the individual (their physical, emotional and intellectual makeup) before prescribing a treatment. While homeopathy has not had the benefit of many scientific studies, professional homeopaths have found that certain homeopathic treatments reduce certain symptoms of acne. Homeopathic remedies include:

Belladonna works best for people who are experiencing “hot” areas on their face or those who have pus-filled acne blemishes.

Calendula is used to treat pus-filled blemishes or blisters.

Hepar sulphur is useful for pus-filled blemishes that are painful.

Kali bromatum is used for deep acne blemishes, especially those on the forehead.

Silicea is used for deep, pus-filled acne blemishes.

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The Biogetica Acne kit contains :C1 which is a remarkable therapy for acne because it works on a cellular, mental and energetic level to:* Regulate oil glands to a optimal glow * Cleanse toxins from the skin surface * Regulate bacteria in the skin cells * Clean impurities from the blood* Balance digestive function * Skinelle Tablets are Charak Pharma's ayurvedic medicines used for the treatment of acne. This product is known to reduce the tendency to acne whilst simultaneously healing the existing lesions; thereby, restoring the smooth and clear complexion of the skin. T29 Immune Enhancement Liquescence acts as an antibiotic, checks hormonal imbalances and prevents scar tissue formation.

The right way of homoeopathic treatment.

Pimple or Acne is a small red pustule.In medical language, the pimple is called acne. Pimples are chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous gland. The most common symptoms are oiliness and greasiness of skin.The pimples can be mild, with only a few lesions or moderately severe with great inflammatory or very severe, producing disfigurement of the skin.It may involve any hair bearing areas of the body, but the face, shoulders, back and chest are commonly involved probably because these areas have the maximum number of sebaceous glands. There are various types of acne. The most common form is acne vulgaris.The condition is triggered by hormonal changes at puberty.With the onset of puberty, there is increase in the size of the sebaceous gland ,with concomitant increase in the amount of the sebum. WHAT CAUSES PIMPLES ? There are several reasons. Let’s look at them one by one. CLOGGING OF PORES: When the sebaceous glands produce extra sebum, clogging may occur, leading to acne. If the sebum remains clogged in the follicle opening,it hardens and becomes dark, forming small plugs called blackheads. In some cases, hair follicles are sealed by an excess of keratin, the tough, fibrous protein that is produced by the skin cell.When this happens, the trapped sebum hardens into small white lumps, called white heads, under the surface of the skin. Acne that starts at puberty is thought to be the result of oversensitivity to an androgen (male sex hormones), which are present in both boys and girls. Androgens cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and increase their output of sebum

GENETIC FACTORS: Disposition to pimples is probably inherited in a large number of families.

CLIMATE: Increasing exposure to sunlight and over sweating usually increases the pimples.

AIR POLLUTION: Outdoor pollutants like car exhausts and industrial fumes or indoor pollution like dust and cigarette smoke can be the cause. When these pollutants get mixed with the oily layer on your skin, you may get new pimples.

STRESS: Acne may become worse in time of stress.It is quite common for students, especially girls to say that their pimples worsen just before and during examinations. BAD EATING

HABIT: It`s often said that bad eating habits can result in acne.It is commonly believed that certain foods may exacerbate acne. Choclates,nuts,fast food, Cola drinks,fried foods,high fat and carbohydrates.

DANDRUFF: Dandruff may also result in pimples on the forehead,chin,nose,back.You need to treat dandruff with good shampoo to clear your face.

MAKEUP: Don’t forget to remove makeup with cleansers.

COSMETICS: Foundation creams, moisturizers, greasy oily cosmetics preparations definitely make the acne worse. The reason is very simple. In acne,patient skin is already very oily and greasy and the use of oily cosmetics will make it worse.

TOPICAL AGENTS: Some popular brand and add products on the T.V, for treatment of pimples may contain acnegenic substances which may cause the pimples worse. Some hair oil or herbal preparation may aggravate the acne

SELF-HELP: Following these simple self- help measure may help clear up acne and prevent further reoccurrence..

1.Do not pick or squeeze your pimples and skin.If not tampered with, most of these pimples will become.absorbed and will disappear by themselves.

2. Wash your face twice a day with warm,but not hot water and mild cleanser.

3. Do not eat foods which from your own experience, you know will make acne worse.

4. Do not apply any greasy cosmetics such as cold creams.

5. Shampoo your hair as often as necessary to eliminate the grease and dandruff.

6. Oiling the hair will aggravate your pimples.

7. Try to control constipation.The best way is by diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water.

8. Get enough sleep.Late hours night watching,make acne worse.

9 .Do exercise,preferably in the open air.

10. Learn to relax. In your spare time get absorbed with your hobbies.

11. Acne responds slowly to the medicine treatment .

It does not respond immediately and best result will come with in a four to six weeks time. Do only one treatment at a time.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT Homoeopathic physician treats the patient not the disease.Acne is not the external problem of the face. But the disorder is lying inside the body. Homoeopathic medicines are selected on the totality of symptoms of the body.These medicines helps in the permanent eradication of pimples and their scars also.

Homeopathic approach towards acne and pimples

Homeopathic approach - Treating skin disorders is very tough, since it is the outer most part of the body and also often exposed to irritants or pollutants or frictions which hinder the action of drugs. Also recurrence is common in skin disorder, pimples being no exception. Recurrence often produces permanent scarring. In case of pimples, the habit of picking, pinching, rubbing also hinder the curing process and add infection. Also, when the cure is not in the proper way, the disease often repeats and becomes tendency.

Homoeopathic treatment can give permanent relief to recurrent pimples. The early you treat, you get speedier and complete cure without any scar. All forms of pimples are due to an internal disorder, so the usage of external application does not yield permanent results, since it usually suppresses the condition. The tendency to erupt or break into pimples is in the body, not just in the face. So it cannot be cured with ointments. In fact, it is better to avoid topical applications as far as possible. You can notice this with people often using fairness creams which help the skin only as long as it is used. If they discontinue the usage, it will become worse than before.

Some people relate pimples to heat, sleep, hairy constitution, more sweat, more sebum secretion and they try to eliminate it and treat for these symptoms. But whatever may be the reason or reaction, if we get energised or gain immunity, the disease will not affect us.

Internal Homeopathy medicine is often the best natural option to stop recurrence of acne by raising natural resistance towards it without side-effects. The correct direction of cure is not like shutting off at one go. It will slowly come down in occurrence, size, intensity and duration. If we suppress it with ointments or external applications or steroids, it goes off immediately but will again flare up after gaining force. After taking homeopathic medicine, the disease will not vanish but recur with less intensity and for a shorter duration without pain and disturbance. It will also heal fast and finally fade. This is the right direction for safest and permanent cure.

Medicines commonly used for acne are - Belladonna, Beri Beri Aq, Oleum jac, Acid nit, Pulsatilla, Sulphur, Hepar sulph, Bacillinum, Kali Brom, Pyrogen, Art Vul, Calc phos, Lycopodium, Staphysagria, Carbo animalis, Thuja, Anti crud, Calc carb, silicea, Graphites, Sulphur, Nat mur, etc. These medicines should be taken under the advice and diagnosis of a qualified Homeopath.

Acne, Pimples - Treatment & Homeopathic Medicines

Acne, Pimples - Treatment & Homeopathic Medicines

#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 Pulsatilla. 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.

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Enjoy Great Skin Through Homeopathy

Enjoy Great Skin Through HomeopathyAcne and Acne scar remains the most common problem among people irrespective of their age. Teenagers though face more consistent eruptions of acne people in their middle and old age are more prone to allergies and skin infections. Overall age is quite irrelevant when it comes to treating acne and scars.

Acne is common and quite recurring, which makes people to opt for natural remedy to cure them. Conventional medicines have their own side effects and therefore people are more receptive to safe and natural options. Homeopathy treatment for acne is safe, natural and effective. Acne and skin problem varies from person to person and so is the homeopathy remedy for them. We here discuss few effective homeopathy remedies for treating acne and skin related infections and allergies.

Remedies to Treat Eczema HomeopathyIn Eczema homeopathy is a skin irritation mostly red, flaky skin and at times the skin may have cracks or tiny blisters. It is extremely itchy, but scratching might damage the sensitive skin and aggravate the problem so it is important for people with eczema to avoid scratching the area.Eczema is believed to hold a very special place in classical homeopathy. Hahnemann refers it as the unseen inner disease. Eczema can be considered as a disease that is trying to cure itself i.e. our skin repairing system that replaces the dead skin with new ones over a period of time but getting stuck in the middle. The task of homeopathy in eczema is to assist this process and thereby reduce the disease.

Uses of SiliceaThis is one of the frequently used remedies for eczema, Silicea when processed as a remedy acts splendidly on several disorders. Silicea has positive benefit and effect on skin related diseases like eczema.

Staphysagria This is extremely effective remedy to treat skin related diseases, it has broad spectrum of action on brain and body. Eczema patients are administered with Staphysagria for getting relief from the irritation.

Graphites These are prepared from mineral carbon or black lead. After the transformation as a homeopathy remedy it has wide utility. It positively influences skin and therefore used as a remedy for eczema.

PetroleumThe remedy is prepared from crude rock oil, after processing it is transformed into a remedy that is used for the treatment of a number of conditions. Petroleum has positive influences the skin and mucus membranes. It is commonly administered for eczema where the skin becomes dry, rough, thickened and cracked.

LycopodiumLycopodium is one of the brilliant remedies available in homoeopathy it is prepared from the club moss (fungus). After undergoing the process in homeopathy the unknown remedial potential of this fungus are brought out and it is changed to an effective remedy.It is prescribed for chronic eczemas where the skin becomes excessively dry and rough because of itching.

MezereumThis is prescribed for people who have deep anxiety, which may lead to eruptions of blisters and itching. The itching and blisters are symptoms of eczema and therefore Mezereum is prescribed to them.

OthersOther treatment for eczema available in homeopathy is Calendula, which is used more topically in form of gel, lotion or tincture. It relaxes and soothes the skin from irritation and itching.

Homeopathy for Acne ScarsScars are the most dreadful effects of acne and therefore the remedy to treat scars become a must for people with such scars.

Kali bromatumIt is high in demand to treat scars, acne that are most likely to occur during puberty and during periods are treated using the remedy.

SeleniumThis is needed for skins elasticity and it has anti-oxidant property that is effective treatment for scars caused by acne and allergies.

Hepar SulphurHepar sulphur is excellent treating large, pus-filled acne, which is painful and sensitive. It reduces the scars and relieves the skin from pain and marks effectively.

Homeopathy Treatment For Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders and has many names to its nomenclature. You know acne with names such as pimples, zits, cysts and blackheads.Now this acne mainly occurs due to the clogged pores in the skin by extra secretions of oil content. It is generally non-life threatening but an embarrassing those afflicted by it. There are many ways to cure acne of which some are prescription drugs, diet management, naturo-herbal remedies and non-allopathy methods like homeopathy, Ayurvedic and accupunture.

Homeopathic remedies for acne may cure most types of acne but may not be as successful against some types of complex acne. The reason being homeopathic doctors try to treat the whole human body instead of the specific ailments.Homeopathy does not concentrate only on topical medicines such as gels, creams or ointments for treating acne. Instead, it believes in treating your acne case from the total perspective. Its total perspective includes knowing your detailed medical history and treating each case as an individual case. The homeopathic treatment for two peculiar acne conditions may vary greatly. The homeopathic treatment believes in gently treating you from the root cause of the problem.Under homeopathic treatment, acne and pimples are dried up first and only then it focuses on reducing the number of existing acne and related symptoms. The treatment will definitely help you clear up the skin texture.Homoeopathic way of healing pimples is quit different from allopathic system. It works to stimulate your body's capacity to heal the acne. These remedies act as a major trigger for your body's healing forces. A homeopathic practitioner studies the subject's medical history thoroughly and only then prescribes the treatment.Thus in conclusion homeopathic treatment for skin ailments such as acne are more effective than most allopathic treatments available. And with lesser side effects indeed!

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Homeopathic Treatment for Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders. It leaves scars on skin that go much deeper than the skin. Acne not just affects individual?s skin but also scars his vital self image. Homeopathy offers a good remedy to overcome acne which is effective for both teenagers and adults.

A well formulated homeopathic acne combination product may correct an acne problem but it may not be very effective for complex acne cases. Generally homeopathic doctors look at patient's total health picture. To find the underlying causes of acne condition, they match other health problems to the appropriate homeopathic formula which may provide a vital connection
Homeopathy considers acne to be a symptom of a deeper issue. It does not concentrate on treating just the skin surface using topical gels, creams or ointments on acne. It treats you not just a simple acne case but looks at you from both inside and. Homeopathy believes in complete and gentle healing and for this purpose it concentrates on your complete medical history.

Homeopathy provides several natural and effective remedies to acne sufferers. By undergoing homoeopathic treatment, you will notice a drying up of pimples and reduction in the number of existing acne. Other associated symptoms like pain, burning and itching will also go away. Besides, you will see the improvement in skin texture.

The external eruption that we see is sign of the internal disorder of the body. Therefore acne should not be treated by applying creams and ointments on skin surface only. Instead, this skin disorder should be treated holistically. Homoeopathic system attempts to stimulate the body's own natural healing capacity with Homoeopathic remedies acting as a trigger for the body's own healing forces.

Homeopaths not only examine patient's skin thoroughly but also ask their hobbies, likes and dislikes, temperament, the quality of sleep etc. Indicators such as the patient's personal circumstances are all considered important.

The consultation may include an evaluation of the three homeopathic indications:
stature, build, complexion and stamina

mental indications such as a tendency to be anxious or irritable characteristics of the acne problem.

When you start taking the prescribed homeopathic medicines, at first, you will notice a temporary outbreak in your symptoms. This is the sign that the treatment of treating like with like is working.

After some time you will start noticing encouraging signs of an improvement. The texture of your skin will improve and roughness, itchiness and redness will be noticeably decreased. The burning sensations will be considerably less. Over a period of months, your complexion and skin condition will keep improving continually.

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Homeopathy for acne

Homeopathy uses a range of natural remedies and is based on the concept that stimulating an illness will strengthen the body's power of recovery.

Homeopathic treatments are available in shops but to get the best results people see a registered homoeopathist. Homeopathy is not widely available on the NHS; you can get a referral from your GP to a homoeopathist but you may have some difficulty. Luckily going private is relatively inexpensive; a consultation and treatment costs around £30-£50.

It is always best to see a registered homeopath, however thefollowing homeopathic treatments (available in health shops) might help:
Kali-b for itchy spots;
Sulphar for painful, infected pores;
Hepar sulphuris for very sensitive and irritated skin.

Benefits:
Natural treatments have few side effects;
Inexpensive;
Effective for a lot of people.

Drawbacks:
Not widely available on the NHS;
Results are slower with homeopathic treatments than conventional medicine;
If you don't live in a town/city it may be difficult to find a good homeopath nearby.

What can be treated by homeopathy?

As homoeopathy addresses the whole person and not just specific symptoms it can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, such as:

1. First Aid, Sports injuriesAccidents, twisted ankles, cuts, grazes, bites, stings and bruises
2. Stress, Anxiety, InsomniaShock, fright, sad news, grief, loss, anger, performance anxiety
3. Skin problemsAcne, itchy rashes, exzema, boils, abscesses, cold sores, warts
4. Sinus and chest complaintsNasal congestion, headaches, ear problems, sore throats
   Headaches, migraines
5. Digestive disordersIBS, constipation, upset stomach, trapped wind
   Alleriges
6. Women's conditionsPMS, period pain, pregnancy, fibroids, cystitis, pcos, menopause - flushes, sweats, mood swings
7. Seasonal problemsCoughs, colds, flu sore throats, hay fever, sunburn
8. Baby and children's complaintsTeething, ear infections, throat infections, sleeping problems

How does homoeopathy work?

Homoepathic remedies help to stimulate the body's own healing ability. The remedies are chosen to treat the whole person including their mental, emotional and physical symptoms. The homoeopath take a detailed history from the patient in order to build a full picute of their symptoms and then matches this with a similar remedy.Remedies are made from a wide variety of natural substances that exist in the world around us. They can be made from plants, trees, herbs, insects, animals or minerals. A small amount of the original substance is prgressively diluted. Between each dilution the substance is also shaken vigorously. This is to release the natural healing properties of the substances. Hahnemann discovered that the more substances were diluted, the powerful they became.

What is Homeopathy?

Modern homoeopathy was developed by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, born in 1755. He was unhappy with the harsh and dangerous medicines of his time and began to study gentler ways of healing. He worked with the principle that 'Like cures like', which states that any substance that causes disease in a healthy person could 'cure' the same disease in a sick person. This principle has been around for a long time and has filtered into our language in expressions such as 'Birds of a feather flock together'.An example of like curing like is that of Allium Cepa, or onion. Homoeopaths use this remedy to help hay fever sufferers who experience streaming eyes that sting and burn, just the symptoms we all experience when we chop up an onion!

Medical care For acne

Oriental medicine
Seek out a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine for herbal treatments to remove Heat and Toxins and also correct the energetic imbalances associated with acne. A practitioner will determine the correct herbal formulations for each individual based on symptom expression.

Homeopathy and cystic acne
Severe acne symptoms may be helped by treatment from a homeopathic practitioner. A constitutional homeopathic prescription can raise resistance, increase immune system strength, and help resolve the tendency to develop severe acne lesions.

Antibiotics
If natural methods of treatment have not succeeded after a six-month trial, then a course of oral (systemic) antibiotics may be required. The most common antibiotic prescriptions are erythromycin, minocycline, and tetracycline. A short course of 5-7 days is safest. Be aware that antibiotics may cause unwanted side effects, especially if used over an extended period of time. It is possible that antibiotics can aggravate acne symptoms, or replace a primary infection with a secondary acne infection. Antibiotics may also cause yeast overgrowth symptoms, vaginal yeast infections, upset stomach, allergies, increased susceptibility to sun-damage, yellowing of teeth, decrease in absorption of some vitamins and minerals, and increased bacterial resistance.

Diet to cure acne

The type of fats in the diet are a key factor for acne control. Use olive oil for cooking and on salads. Saturated fats and partially hydrogenated fats cause damage to body tissues and promote inflammation. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and usually come from animal sources. Eat non-fat or low-fat dairy products. Cut back on red meats and butter. Partially hydrogenated fats are even worse because they replace unsaturated fats in cells. Eliminate partially hydrogenated fats from the diet. Avoid packaged snack foods, chips, crackers, and cookies that contain these fats. Read the labels on packaged products. Never eat margarine. Avoid fried foods. Oils that are heated and re-used to make French fries and fried chicken contain particularly harmful toxins. Supplement the diet with the omega-3 fats found in salmon and flax seeds. Avoid the omega-6 fats of vegetable oils (corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil) because they promote inflammation.
It is also important to eat adequate quantities of protein and not overeat carbohydrates in order to prevent inflammation. Cut back on baked foods made with wheat flour and any foods containing large amounts of sugar. Overloading on carbohydrates is a major cause of weight problems and tissue damage. Overeating also increases testosterone levels and promotes acne. Do not eat more than necessary to maintain body weight and energy expenditure.
Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads. The vitamins contained in these foods can have a significant beneficial effect on acne. The fiber is essential for healthy digestion and elimination. Foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene are especially good nutritional sources (carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, and green leafy vegetables, spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce).
Avoid foods that increase Heat in the body, spicy foods, garlic, and coffee. Drink plenty of purified water or spring water (up to 4 quarts of water a day) to flush out toxins and transport nutrients.
Diet essentials
1. Cut back on saturated fats (whole milk, cheese, and red meat).
2. Eliminate partially hydrogenated fats. (Read labels. They are contained in chips crackers, and cookies, all those snack foods in a box or bag).
3. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads.

Homoeopathic treatment of mosquito bites

A randomised, placebo controlled clinical trial was recently conducted to examine the efficacy of a homeopathic after-bite gel in providing symptomatic relief of mosquito bites. Sixty-eight healthy volunteers were bitten under laboratory conditions by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes at three spots on the forearm. One bite was treated with the homoeopathic after-bite gel, another bite with a placebo gel, which was identical in appearance and smell to the homoeopathic after-bite gel, and the third bite remained untreated and was used as a control.
Immediately after the bites and at 1,3,6, 26 and 31 hours afterwards, the length and width of the erythema were measured with a calliper, and photographs were also taken of the bite sites. The extent of itching was assessed by each patient using a verbal analogue scale.
The results showed that the bites treated with the homoeopathic treatment group fared significantly better than the placebo and control groups. The average (median) total erythema was 10.500 mm2*h in the homoeopathic group, 12.900 mm2*h in the placebo group and 13.300 mm2*h in the control group.
After pooling the data of a very similar previous pilot study involving 15 people and the present study (total number of subjects = 83), the homoeopathic after-bite gel was found to be significantly superior to placebo or no treatment. The extent of itching was positively correlated with the area of the erythema, and treatment of mosquito bites with the homoeopathic after-bite gel was found to effectively reduce the erythema.

Hill N.; Slam C.; Tuinder S.; Van Haselen R.A. A placebo controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy of a homoeopathic after bite gel in reducing mosquito bite induced erythema. Eumpean Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (Germany), 1995,49/1-2 (103-108)

Homoeopathy & heart rate

Homoeopathic medicine can affect heart rate according to Mexican researchers. ECGs were recorded from healthy human subjects during 24-hour long intervals, using ambulatory equipment. The researchers calculated from the data various parameters, searching for those that change in a clear and systematic way under a homeopathic stimulus, (Strophantus hispidus 30c). The energy fraction at high frequencies in the power spectrum of heart rate variability fulfills this condition, and the researchers were able to interpret the results in a way consistent with the information on this medicine in the homeopathic Materia Medica.

Br Homeopath J 1999 Jul;88(3):106-11 Ruiz G, Torres JL, Michel O, Navarro R, Instituto de Fisica y Matematicas, Universidad Michoacana, Morelia, Mexico.

Homoeopathic treatment of chronic skin infections

A new study conducted in Germany has found that the homoeopathic remedy, Sulfur Oligoplex, seems to be very beneficial for people suffering from chronic skin infections and related skin disorders including acne and eczema.

Sulfur Oligoplex is a formulated homoeopathic remedy which has been used by homoeopaths on the continent for over 85 years in the treatment of chronic skin conditions including seborrhoeic eczema, skin infections and acne. It contains Sulphur 6x, Alumen 6x, Cuprum oxydatum nigrum 6x and Magnesium sulfuricum 6x.

A study was conducted in Germany to evaluate the efficacy of Sulfur Oligoplex for various skin disorders. 4,339 patients were evaluated; 3078 (70.9%) of them were over 12 years of age, 912(21%) were between 6 -12 years of age, 259 (6% were aged between one year and 6 years, and 90 (2.1%) were under one year of age.

Data was collected via questionnaires which were completed by the attending health practitioners who had used Sulfur Oligoplex for an average of 10 years (the shortest period a practitioner had used the remedy was six months and the longest was 34 years). The average duration of treatment for patients was 6 weeks.

The results showed that 2065 (47.6%) patients experienced a complete clearance of symptoms, 1742 (40.1%) experienced a clear improvement, 382 (8.%) experienced a minor improvement and only 150 patients (3.5%) experienced no improvement.

Side effects were noted in 166 (3.8%) of the patients, but these were mainly typical homoeopathic reactions involving a slight worsening of symptoms at the commencement of the treatment. The tolerability of the treatment was judged to very good’ by 96.2% of the patients.

One important factor was that 64.5% of the patients used no additional complementary medicines or treatments, but the other patients were prescribed other remedies including other homoeopathic preparations, dietary changes, mineral preparations, acupuncture treatment and herbal remedies to assist.

Overall, the study showed that Sulfur Oligoplex was effective (in varying degrees) in 96.5% of the patients treated although at least one third of the patients also used additional therapies. Although this was not a double-blind, controlled study, the high success rate observed by the practitioners and the large number of patients provide strong evidence that this may be a useful complementary medicine for people of all ages suffering from chronic skin infections.

In summary, although this research goes some way to supporting the use of Sulfur Oligoplex as, at least, a complementary therapeutic intervention for patients suffering from chronic skin infections and disorders, further controlled, double-blind studies would be required to fully understand the efficacy of the treatment.

Source: Alternatives in health V.2 I.4 June 1997

Remedies to Treat Eczema Homeopathy

Eczema homeopathy is a skin irritation mostly red, flaky skin and at times the skin may have cracks or tiny blisters. It is extremely itchy, but scratching might damage the sensitive skin and aggravate the problem so it is important for people with eczema to avoid scratching the area.Eczema is believed to hold a very special place in classical homeopathy. Hahnemann refers it as the unseen inner disease. Eczema can be considered as a disease that is trying to cure itself i.e. our skin repairing system that replaces the dead skin with new ones over a period of time but getting stuck in the middle. The task of homeopathy in eczema is to assist this process and thereby reduce the disease.
Uses of SiliceaThis is one of the frequently used remedies for eczema, Silicea when processed as a remedy acts splendidly on several disorders. Silicea has positive benefit and effect on skin related diseases like eczema.
Staphysagria This is extremely effective remedy to treat skin related diseases, it has broad spectrum of action on brain and body. Eczema patients are administered with Staphysagria for getting relief from the irritation.
Graphites These are prepared from mineral carbon or black lead. After the transformation as a homeopathy remedy it has wide utility. It positively influences skin and therefore used as a remedy for eczema.
PetroleumThe remedy is prepared from crude rock oil, after processing it is transformed into a remedy that is used for the treatment of a number of conditions. Petroleum has positive influences the skin and mucus membranes. It is commonly administered for eczema where the skin becomes dry, rough, thickened and cracked.
LycopodiumLycopodium is one of the brilliant remedies available in homoeopathy it is prepared from the club moss (fungus). After undergoing the process in homeopathy the unknown remedial potential of this fungus are brought out and it is changed to an effective remedy.It is prescribed for chronic eczemas where the skin becomes excessively dry and rough because of itching.
MezereumThis is prescribed for people who have deep anxiety, which may lead to eruptions of blisters and itching. The itching and blisters are symptoms of eczema and therefore Mezereum is prescribed to them.
OthersOther treatment for eczema available in homeopathy is Calendula, which is used more topically in form of gel, lotion or tincture. It relaxes and soothes the skin from irritation and itching.
Homeopathy for Acne ScarsScars are the most dreadful effects of acne and therefore the remedy to treat scars become a must for people with such scars.
Kali bromatumIt is high in demand to treat scars, acne that are most likely to occur during puberty and during periods are treated using the remedy.
SeleniumThis is needed for skins elasticity and it has anti-oxidant property that is effective treatment for scars caused by acne and allergies.
Hepar SulphurHepar sulphur is excellent treating large, pus-filled acne, which is painful and sensitive. It reduces the scars and relieves the skin from pain and marks effectively.