Philosophy of Homeopathic Remedies

Our human body has the capacity to heal itself. The main principal of Homeopathy is “Like may be cured by like.” These all natural remedies that are derived from ingredients such as plant, mineral or animal kingdom are used in low dose amounts to combat common ailments such as stomach ache, cough, diarrhea and Flu like symptoms as well as other medical conditions like High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol levels, menstrual and menopausal symptoms. The list of ailments that can be trusted by alternative medicine is endless.

Homeopathy’s roots began with the teachings of a German physician named Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. (1755- 1843) Most of the remedies produced today, still ad hear to the same dilution principals used by Dr. Hahnemann. As with conventional prescription drugs these remedies can be taken in the same way – orally, topically or injected. The upside to taking Homeopathic medicine is that there are no adverse reactions like chemically produced prescription drugs. You may often experience a “healing aggravation” which can be explained as a temporary accentuation of your symptoms. This is a sure sign that the remedy taken is working.

Practice of Homeopathic Medicine

All medical doctors can practice alternative medicine. However, please note that there is no specific diploma or certification from any school that gives license to practice Homeopathy in the United States. However, there is the “American Board of Homeotherapeutics that will certify a doctor with a “Diplomate of Homeopathy” award. There must be continuing Education to receive this award. There is a list of beginner, intermediate and advanced Homeopathic training programs that give accreditation. Many Homeopaths are also dentist, veterinarians, nutritionists, osteopaths, chiropractors and pediatricians.

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized homeopathic medicines since 1938. Homeopathic remedies are classified by the FDA as prescription or non-prescription, (over the counter) depending upon the strength and amount of remedy taken.

Holistic healing and alternative medicine enjoyed a resurgence in the United States. People are wanting to take charge of their health care and are becoming willing participants in their own treatment decisions. The type of Homeopathic therapies is staggering that is why it is so important to keep informed on the available remedies and cures offered in this fast paced field. It is up to you to find Homeopathic answers to true health and make informed decisions on your own course of treatment. The first step would be to find a Certified Homeopathic doctor in your area. A great source of information that I would recommend is the National Center for Homeopathy website. Also, you could visit the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine site as well.

I hope this article has enlightened you to another source of alternative treatment besides the conventional pharmaceutical drugs that are so widely used by doctors and hospitals today.

We are all born of nature and it is to nature that we should turn when seeking the answers to our health and healing.

The high pitched squeal inside Dan’s head sounded like a dentist’s drill searching for a back molar. There was no way of shutting it off. The invisible drill screeched night and day, and the only time he couldn’t hear it was when he was asleep. At times it was so loud he thought everybody he knew would hear it, but his coworkers and friends were oblivious. The shriek of the invisible drill was just for him — and him alone.

He was the only one who heard it — and the only one who was going nuts.

THE SHRIEKING NOISE IN YOUR INNER EAR

There’s a lot of news about Tinnitus, and not much of it is good. If you have it, the noise you’re hearing is for you alone and it can be almost unbearable. You may have caused it yourself by listening to loud music or exposing yourself, unprotected, to loud, sharp noises — but then again, maybe not.

The problem lies with inner ear, so let’s take a brief look at how we hear to get an idea of what may have gone wrong.

The ear is divided up into three regions, outer, middle and inner. The outer ear funnels sound to the eardrum, otherwise known as the tympanic membrane, which transmits it through ossicles, small bones in the middle ear, to the cochlea, the fluid filled inner ear.

Vibrations are then picked up by the fluid in the inner ear which cause hairs called “cilia” to vibrate. The vibrations are translated into electrical signals and delivered to the brain. Somewhere in this process Tinnitus arises, and if medical science completely understood it, there might be more solutions to the problem.

CAUSES ARE NUMEROUS, CURES ARE FEW

There are at least 14 possible conditions that can give rise to Tinnitus.

1. Noise damage. 90 percent of all tinnitus cases are usually associated with hearing loss due to the destruction of the cilia in the inner ear.

2. Wax buildup. If this is the case, get it professionally removed.

3. Meniere’s Disease.

4. Environmental Exposure, primarily to cold conditions.

5. Medications such as Aspirin, Quinine, Antibiotics, and Anti-Inflammatories.

6. Stiffening of the bones in the middle ear.

7. Cardiovascular problems such as Hypertension or Atherosclerosis (If your Tinnitus seems to pulsate with your heartbeat, you may have Pulsatile Tinnitus).

9. Tumors

10. Head or neck trauma.

11. Disorders and diseases such as hypo-hyperthyroidism or Lyme disease.

12. Age related — 60 and above.

13. High blood pressure due to stress, alcohol or caffeine.

14. Foods such as red wine, cheese and chocolate.

Your doctor will advise you as to how to deal with these conditions. The answer might be as simple as giving up cheese or (gasp) chocolate.

WHEN A HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY MAY BE EFFECTIVE

When the screeching noise in your skull is due primarily to the cilia in your middle ear continuously firing the synapses and delivering incessant signals to the brain, your Tinnitus may be amenable to a homeopathic or “natural” therapy. These include:

– Slo Niacin The doctor might prescribe this. It’s also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3. Don’t be too disappointed if it doesn’t work.

– Acupuncture has worked for some people.

– Biofeedback

– Exercise may reduce the noise.

– Remedies containing Gingko Biloba herbal extract.

GINKGO TO THE RESCUE

Ginkgo Biloba is one of the few homeopathic remedies that has been shown to be effective in double bind clinical studies.

An herb dating back to the 3rd millenium BC, it’s a complex mixture of flavonoids, lactones, and Bilobalide. It’s too complex to be synthesized, and can only be obtained from the herb itself.

Ginkgo Biloba inhibits glutamate release by vibrating cilia which may be causing continuous transmission of electrical signals, and by reducing GABA uptake, which naturally inhibits glutamate production. Of all the homeopathic remedies, Ginkgo Biloba has the greatest chance of reducing or eliminating Tinnitus in people who do not have other chronic physiological conditions that may be causing it.

AN END TO THE NOISE?

In today’s noisy world one may not be able to shut off automobile traffic, loud television sets, and chatty neighbors barbecuing spare ribs next door, but there is hope of retreating or “getting away” from this cacophony.

It’s terrifying, however, to develop a noise in your head that you literally cannot shut off or escape from. So…if you like 50 million other people develop Tinnitus, the first thing to do is see your doctor.

Dan saw his doctor, and after extensive testing tried a homeopathic remedy containing Ginkgo Biloba. For him it worked…the noise decreased and ultimately stopped.

For you and 50 million other people? Well that depends…

It depends primarily on why you have it and whether or not you can take the necessary steps to bring back something most people take for granted…

Blessed silence.

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What is the connection between low pH and Candida?

Yeast are present in your body whether you like it or not. How much they impact your health depends on many things including your pH level. Candida albicans thrive in an acidic environment which happens when your pH is low. Many things can contribute to a poor pH level including a poor diet. When your pH drops below seven, you are at risk for health problems. By following an alkaline diet or a candida diet you can improve your pH level and create an environment that naturally keep yeast infections away.

Many notice candida symptoms, get a yeast infection medication from the doctor, get rid of the symptoms and them move on. But, candida seems to come back on a regular basis for many. Many factors can increase the chance of getting a candida infection and the state of your body in terms of alkaline or acidic can have a bit impact.

Those who find out that their pH levels are low and who also have recurring yeast infections can take actions to increase their pH level which increases the oxygen in their body and creates a more harmonious environment. Low pH can do more than give you a nasty yeast infection; it can lead to illness and disease. A stronger pH level can equal a higher functioning immune system and when your body can fight off disease and illness, you’ll be much less likely to fall ill.

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