August 9, 2010
Homeopathy: What Do You Need to Know?
With a huge history of treating humanity, homeopathic system of medicine is fast becoming popular among masses. This holistic mode of therapy got so many followers for the simple reason that it works effectively yet mildly just to help patient get rid of his disease without creating any undue side effects. Here is an attempt to let everyone know about homeopathy—
Are the homeopathic medicines curative?
The stalwarts in homeopathy certainly believe that it is a curative and not palliative mode of therapy. The simple colds to gangrenes and cancerous conditions have found relief with homeopathic system of medicine. Without giving undue importance to the diagnosis of the disease, homeopathic treatment aims at the individual symptom complex and matches this symptom complex with that of the medicine. Homeopathic material medica is a vast galore of symptom complex different homeopathic remedies can inflict upon an individual as drug symptoms. When these both match aptly, permanent cure can be achieved within matter of few minutes, hours, days or months depending upon the gravity of the condition.
However, in cases of excessively pathological conditions where modern medicine fails to impart any relief, homeopathy can help to alleviate the symptoms and palliate the condition. Virtually there is no condition or disease that is not under the realm of homeopathic system of medicine. Rather in many of the cases, homeopathic medicines are believed to replace surgeon’s knife. The conditions like hemorrhoids, abscesses, fissures, and renal calculi etc homeopathy offers relief without necessitating the need of surgery.
Is the case history so important in homeopathy?
Many people know homeopathy by its lengthy history taking. Well, it is true that homeopathic masters have initialized the move of history taking that we current homeopaths are still following. There are certainly different methods of history taking today but most of the homeopaths do follow or should follow what Dr Hahnemann has taught us. As homeopathy is a holistic mode of therapy, the homeopath needs to know more about the patient as a whole and not just disease diagnosis. Also the causative factors and concomitant symptoms of the patient are equally important. Right from childhood, every individual has a “health character” of his own that involves various milestones on the way. Those are important to know the person as a whole and so is the need of detailed history taking. Patients those are honest and give detailed history are obviously benefited the most!
Is it a long duration treatment with Homeopathy?
Well, in most cases, the patients turn towards homeopathy after trying out virtually everything (though things are changing fast these days). So, many patients already have some impressions of other remedies and those need to be nullified before starting homeopathic treatment. Secondly, duration of homeopathic treatment varies from person to person. To improve the disease-fighting capacity and enhance the immunity of the person, we need to continue the medication for a certain period so that natural immunity is boosted.
Why my homeopathic doctor does not tell me the name of the medicine he is giving me?
Good question indeed! The fact is that the hiding of homeopathic remedy name is not done for doctors’ benefit. It is done purely for benefit of the patient. If the name is known, there are chances that the patient will take the same medicine when he falls sick with similar-looking symptoms next time. This is no doubt dangerous, as the symptom complex may not match the disease complex every time in similar way. That’s why expert homeopath’s opinion is must before you try for any remedy. Especially for chronic cases, one must not try any homeopathic medicine without consulting the expert homeopathic physician.
Does homeopathy recommends too many diet restrictions?
No! This is one of the myths associated with homeopathy I would like to say. According to Dr Sankaran, a stalwart homeopath, the homeopathic medicines are so very potent that nothing can dilute their effectiveness. But some homeopaths do restrict raw onion, garlic, coffee etc. Also mint and camphor are restricted. But today the leading homeopaths believe that the above mentioned items should not be eaten immediately before and after taking homeopathic medicines. This may dilute their action as the medicines are dynamic and have very minute dosages. Also there are some diet restrictions with certain medicines. The generalized restriction of above mentioned items is not recommended.
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August 8, 2010
Quit Smoking the Homeopathic Way
If you’ve been searching the Internet to learn about how to quit smoking, you’ve probably been exposed to a new trend of homeopathic remedies and have questioned whether or not they actually work. But how valid are the claims made by these companies? Can you really quit smoking homeopathically? You’ll find the answer is very similar to other stop smoking methods, aids, or techniques that you will run across – yes, if you have made the mental decision to actually quit smoking!
Have you ever tried to quit smoking in the past? If you answered yes, then you’re well-aware of the horrific symptoms of withdrawal that are associated with the process. Unfortunately, nicotine (the primary chemical in cigarettes responsible for an addiction) is one of the most addictive substance known to man. Receptors in your brain become accustomed to the presence of the chemical with the associated high that comes along with smoking, and later experience difficulties operating without it. This then results in a number of unpleasant nicotine withdrawal symptoms that force a large number of people who try to quit smoking to restart the habit.
Homeopathic methods often utilize readily-available herbs that mimic the effects of cigarettes without the associated risk. For example, Lobelia inflata, often known as Indian Tobacco, carries the same effects as nicotine but you will not become addicted to the herb. However, there are minor symptoms of withdrawal associated with this substance and if you have not made a strong mental decision to quit smoking, may find yourself quickly going back to traditional tobacco cigarettes.Some other examples of stop smoking herbal remedies include Smoke Away and Nicocure.
If you’ve ever read the Surgeon General’s warning on each pack of cigarettes, you know that smoking causes an immense amount of damage to your body and internal organs. Therefore, it’s best to seek a homeopathic solution that comes with additional vitamins and minerals to help your body regenerate naturally while battling your addiction to nicotine and traditional tobacco cigarettes.
In conclusion, it is clear that a homeopathic approach to quitting smoking is a very effective and beneficial method as it helps target the main reason that people turn back to smoking – the unbearable symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine.
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August 4, 2010
Out With Gout – Gout Homeopathic Remedies
Gout occurs when uric acid forms tiny crystals on the cartilage in joints and tendons. Normally, it affects the feet, but can also affect other joints. There are also cases when it even attacks the spine. People who suffer from the pain and inflammation of gout leaves them unable to walk normally or even put on shoes during an attack. Here are some gout homeopathic remedies that can greatly help to reduce the frequency of attacks and treating them when they do occur.
It will be very helpful to soak the affected joint in a soothing bath. Do this by filling a small basin with /4 pound of sea salt, 1/2 cup medicinal activated charcoal or 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar per liter (2 pints) of water. Use water that’s very warm, but not hot. Soak your feet or other affected areas for approximately 20 minutes.
You can also try herbal supplements and teas as gout homeopathic remedies. Celery seeds are great in helping to reduce uric acid crystals; it can be taken as a tea or extract. Aside from celery seeds, cat’s claw is also very helpful in reducing inflammation, as well as rose hip tea that contain high levels of joint-protecting vitamin C. Certain plant extracts, such as bromelain and quercitin, can also lend a hand to treat gout at home.
Keep away from food and drink that can increase your purine levels. Keep in mind to limit your protein consumption to around 15 percent of your total calories. Refrain from red meat, organ meat and fish and eat only moderate amounts of poultry and high protein beans and legumes such as lentils and kidney beans.
Take note that potassium in foods such as bananas, apricots and cantaloupe can effectively dissolve uric acid crystals. Make sure to eat cherries or cranberries and apples daily because they can strengthen the kidneys and lessen inflammation, while the malic acid in apples can break down uric acid.
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