Month: March 2023

Gallstones are common. People who experience symptoms from their gallstones sometimes require gallbladder removal surgery. Gallstones that don’t cause any signs and symptoms typically don’t need treatment. It is not clear what causes gallstones to form. Doctors think gallstones may result when:

·        Your bile contains too much cholesterol. Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. But if your liver excretes more cholesterol than your bile can dissolve, the excess cholesterol may form into crystals and eventually into stones.

·        Your bile contains too much bilirubin. Bilirubin is a chemical that’s produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. The excess bilirubin contributes to gallstone formation.

·        Your gallbladder doesn’t empty correctly. If your gallbladder doesn’t empty completely or often enough, bile may become very concentrated and this contributes to the formation of gallstones.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

BERBERIS VULGARIS – Berberis Vulgaris is an excellent remedy for gall stone colic and also for the removal of stones. It is of  great help for treating sharp, stitching pains in the gall bladder. The pain may get worse from applying pressure.

BELLADONNA – Belladonna is very effective for acute gall stone colic. It can be repeated often till the pain disappears.

CHINA —China is another excellent remedy for acute pain in gall bladder when abdomen is bloated with excess of gas. The  whole abdomen is full of gas with a painful distension. Walking may provide a slight relief from distension.  Here the pain is more at night.  Vomiting of undigested food may occur.

CARBO VEG – Carbo veg is very effective for gas in abdomen in patients suffering from gall stone. Carbo veg is prescribed when  the gas is present mainly in the upper region of abdomen. The abdomen is heavy, tense and distended. Passage of a little gas provides a slight relief from distension.

CRDUS MARIANUS —Cardus mar. is an excellent for gall stone colic. There is swelling of the gall bladder with tenderness and pain. Cradus mar. prevents further formation of gall stone.                    

CHELIDINIUM MAJ. —Cheledonium is an excellent remedy for gall stone colic and also for the prevention of gall stone formation. Chelidinum is very effective for gall stone and jaundice due to obstruction of gall bladder by gall stones. Here the pain is below the right shoulder in the scapulae.Chelidonium helps for the expulsion of gall stones if already formed.

COLOCYNTH  –Colocynth is the ideal remedy when the gall stone pain is of a cutting, shooting nature and getting better by bending double or applying pressure.

CHOLESTERINUM – Cholesterinum is considered a specific remedy for gall stones. It relieves the pain at once.

CHIONANTHUS Tincture– Chionanthus is considered a prominent remedy for prevention of formation of gall stones. It helps expulsion of gall stones if already formed.

FEL TAURI —Fel tauri is an excellent remedy for gall stones. This medicine increases the duodenal secretion , emulsifies fat and increases the action of intestines. Liquefies bile and removes the obstruction of gall ducts. Fel tauri helps the expulsion of biliary calculi.

HYDRASTIS CAN – Hydrastis is prescribed when gall stone with dragging in the right groin and right testicle. Here jaundice and constipation present.

ARSENICUM ALBUM AND IPECAC – Nausea and vomiting usually occur along with the colic due to gall stones or when the gall bladder gets inflamed. Natural Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is very beneficial when the vomiting occurs immediately after eating or drinking anything. Burning type of pains in abdomen usually accompany. Homeopathic medicine Ipecac gives very good results when there is persistent nausea and vomiting.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM -Lycopodium is a very effective  Homeopathic medicine for gas in abdomen in patients suffering from gall stones.There is excess gas in abdomen ,  especially the lower region. The abdomen is bloated even after light eating. Mainly starchy food and flatulent food like cabbage worsen the problem.Patient desires warm food and likes sweets.

NUX VOMICA -Nux vomica is an excellent remedy for acidity due to gall stones.

Nux Vomica is prescribed for patients complaining of acidity after eating. Such patients complain of sour burps, nausea and weight in stomach after eating. When the intake of coffee, spicy food or alcoholic drinks raises the dyspeptic symptoms, Nux Vomica yields excellent results.

PULSATILLA –  Pulsatilla is the top  remedy for gallstones when eating of excessive fried or fatty food like butter or cream leads to acidity.

For some, the symptoms are mild and manageable and for others the anxiety is debilitating and having a huge impact on their lives.  The good news is there are many possible homeopathic remedies that can help a person reduce their anxiety naturally.

Below is a brief outline of  just a few remedies that can help relieve anxiety and panic attacks. The remedy must fit your characteristic symptoms. For permanent relief, treatment with a qualified Homeopath is recommended.

Aconite

This is a useful remedy for acute panic attacks, intense anxiety or when fear overtakes rapidly without warning. There is a great sense of terror and fright with a fear that they might actually die.  The person is restlessness and may experience palpitations, faintness, shortness of breath, flushing of the face or a throbbing headache.

So think of this remedy when the anxiety is intense, sudden and acute.

Argentum Nitricum

For people who are anxious or fearful due to uncertainty or anticipation.

The “What If” remedy.  What if this happens? What if I decide this? What if I make the wrong decision?

This is anxiety or dread rather than sheer terror. They are fearful not only about their personal health but also have problems with closed or open spaces, heights, flying or being trapped.  They will seek out the exit route so they know they can escape easily.

There is a great sense of dread, urgency and nervousness. This person is hurried, restless and impulsive. They speak quickly and everything they do or say is rushed.

They also suffer from sleep deprivation, tossing and turning at night because of worry.

The anxiety may be accompanied by trembling, dizziness, weakness, bloating, belching, palpitations or diarrhoea.

The anxiety is worse in the morning and before appointments or events.

They crave sugary foods which make their digestive issues worse. They feel worse in hot stuffy rooms and get some relief in the fresh air.

Phosphorus

The person needing Phosphorus is sensitive, nervous, excitable and full of intensive and vivid fears.

They are an anxious person worrying about many things especially their health.  They fear that something will happen, fear being alone at night in the darkness and this fear often continues into adulthood.

They are open natured, affectionate and naturally kind, warm and considerate to others.  As they tend to be overconcerned and sympathetic towards others, their energy can become easily diffused. In this stage, they become indifferent, “spaced out” or get ill because of “sympathy exhaustion”.

They have lots of friends and make friends easily.  They feel better from conversation, company and are easily reassured.

With physical ailments, they have a tendency towards respiratory tract conditions, coughs, bronchitis and colds that drop to the chest. The pain is described as a tightness or heaviness in the chest.

With digestive upsets, they experience burning pains in the stomach and while thirsty for cold drinks, this is often vomited when unwell. They may suffer from recurrent nosebleeds and tend to faint and become weak when they don’t eat.

They crave ice-cream, salt, sweets and chocolate.

In health, they are bubbly, energetic and vibrant. When ill they can appear low, apathetic, flat.

Arsenicum Album

This remedy may be used for someone who is experiencing great anguish over their health and that of their family.

They have a deep fear about dying and a profound fear of being alone.

They are extremely despairing and fussy and worry about health matters, security and money.

They need people around them and want constant reassurance that everything will be ok.

To relieve their anxiety they can be controlling and critical particularly when unwell.

They are very particular and organised in their environment as feelings of security come from order.   This can result in perfectionism, or the extreme compulsive behaviours and constant rechecking.

They are restless and fretting and pace the floor up and down.

Pains are burning and are relieved from heat. Symptoms come on and are worse after midnight.  They are chilly and thirsty for sips of water. Weakness and exhaustion are common symptoms too.

Calcarea Carbonica

Those who need Calc Carb have many fears including a deep anxiety about their health and that of their families. They are terrible worriers, especially about the future, and they are overly concerned about catching infections and becoming ill.

While strong-willed, they are very sensitive, cautious and often feel overwhelmed.

They feel uncomfortable with change or new things and get security with routine and the familiar. Because of this, they can be insistent that plans go ahead as agreed, so they may appear stubborn or obstinate if changes are proposed.

Being very responsible, they are methodical, determined, and hard-working. As an enthusiastic and diligent type of person, there is a tendency to take on too much which often leads to a state of overwhelm and exhaustion. This results in tremendous anxiety as they worry when things don’t go according to plan or when tasks or left unfinished.

They are placid, easy-going and calm and have a shy contemplative nature. When upset they can withdraw as they fear embarrassing themselves.

Being a sensitive soul, they cannot bear to see cruelty or hear sad stories.

They may have many other strong fears including fear of dogs, insects, spiders, mice and rats. There is also extreme fear of disaster, the darkness, death, having cancer or an incurable disease.

Weak areas of their health include bones, joints, teeth, glands, skin, ear, nose, throat and a sluggish digestive system often accompanied with constipation. A great female hormonal remedy also, it is used to help with menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, PMS and candida.

For home prescribing dosage, please read my blog page “dosage in acute prescribing”.

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Some tips on dosage in acute prescribing

As a basic guide, take the indicated remedy in a 30c potency upto 4 times a day for 2-3 days. After the first dose take it in water. Use approx 8oz of spring water (so just under half of a typical 500ml bottle). Drop 2 pills into the water. Bang the bottle hard on the palm of your opposite hand 5 times before taking each dose. A dose is a sip or a teaspoon. If there is no change after 24 hours then try and find another remedy as it’s probably the wrong one.

If there is a significant change, don’t repeat the remedy unless your case stalls or you start to relapse. If the change is only a slight improvement continue to dose for the 2-3 days. If your existing symptoms aggravate after the first dose, don’t repeat the remedy until this has passed. If the aggravation is then followed by a significant improvement, then as above don’t repeat the remedy unless the case stalls or relapses. You will then need to reduce the dose.

The wrong remedy will usually do nothing although occasionally you might have the right remedy but your symptoms are so intense you need a higher potency and in which case please seek the guidance of a qualified Homeopath.

Quick Help for Children’s Fevers

Conjunctivitis in a child. Thick yellow discharge, itching & burning, eyelids inflamed. Possibly with measles. Mild, crying & clingy. Better outside & gently moving. Changeable. Think PULSATILLA.