Homeopathy in Germantown Maryland

First and foremost remedy to be thought in persons suffering with cancer and those preparing for treatment is Gelsemium. The anxiety and nervous anticipation that accompanies the very diagnosis of cancer calls for this remedy. It is helpful in combating the stress and anticipatory anxiety associated with the outcome of chemotherapy/radiation when one decides to go ahead with either of these treatments.

In addition the patient may suffer from frequent loose stools, weakness, trembling and may have chills and headache.

Cadm Sulph: This is an important remedy for the severe nausea and vomiting produced by chemotherapy. The person needing this remedy is extremely chilly and prostrated with persistent vomiting. By virtue of its pathogenesis it produces symptoms corresponding to cancer of stomach and hence useful in stomach cancer and yellow fever.

In carcinoma of stomach when there is cutting and burning pain in the stomach, intense retching that brings out coffee ground vomiting.

Cadm sulph is one of the best antidotes for chemotherapy and radiation when there are symptoms such as great weakness, emaciation, nausea, vomiting, liver damage, hair loss, anorexia etc.

Ipecac: Ipecac comes into action when the main symptoms are persistent nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. In addition the tongue is very clean and mouth is moist with excessive salivation.

Nux Vom: is a strong contender when it comes to nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. There is intense nausea with difficult vomiting. Patient may be oversensitive to noise, light, odors, cold air etc. He/she may be irritable, quarrelsome, and impatient.

Sepia: This is an important remedy when it comes to ailments after chemotherapy whether it is the weakness or nausea. The person may present with severe nausea, debility with state of weariness and patient states that she has to literally drag herself around the house to do the chores. She may be extremely indifferent to the family, kids, and husband and has a strong desire to be left alone.

Tabaccum: This remedy is indicated when there is continuous and persistent nausea with least movement bringing about vomiting after chemotherapy. There is a great tendency to vertigo on opening eyes and severe headache. Vigorous peristaltic movements.

Uncaria Tomentosa: Is a powerful cellular rejuvenator, an anti-inflammatory agent and immune system booster that is useful in enhancing immune function, increasing energy and stamina. This is a very good remedy for those mentally, physically and exhausted from extreme stress such as chemotherapy, radiation or extreme stress of being diagnosed with cancer.

Kali Phos: This is the remedy, which brings about extreme prostration, weakness and tiredness similar to those effects produced by chemotherapy. Kali phos brings back from the state of adynamia that has been produced by surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.

Person requiring this remedy may be oversensitive to light, noise and extremely chilly. There may be complete lack of nerve power, mental and physical depression. Ailments from overwork, worry and extended periods of stress. All the Kali group of remedies produces this kind of debility, poor reaction and ailments from stress.

Okoubab aubrevillei: This is indicated in cases in which there has been a history of alimentary intoxication such as gastroenteritis, food poisoning, intoxication from insecticides and effects from chemotherapy. It has been known to improve general state of health. There may be symptoms of exhaustion, weakness, tiredness, anorexia and dizziness.

Rubrics from Synthesis Repertory Edition 10.0.0033

Generals - convalescence - ailments during - chemotherapy: cadm-s, kali-p, sep, uncar-tom Generals - weakness - chemotherapy, after: kali-p, sep Stomach - nausea - medicine - after - allopathic - chemotherapy after - okou, sep, tab

Homeopathic medicines are effective in first aid, accidents and injuries, for example Arnica produces wonderful results in Sprains, Bruises, it works like magic in these cases, hence most popularly used post surgically and of extensive help in post partum pains. Homeopathy offers promising results in

• Allergies (Nasal, Respiratory, Food, Skin)
• Asthma
• Recurrent Rhinitis and Sinusitis
• Eczema
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Menstrual Irregularities
• Painful Menses
• Menopausal Syndrome
• Migraines
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Anxiety
• Phobias/ panic disorders
• Depression
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Insomnia
• ADD

Homeopathy is also effective in acute diseases like influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia, gastroenteritis and shock, even fright.

 

Homeopathy offers promising results in treatment of children and is effective in

• Delayed and Painful Dentition
• Bed Wetting
• Recurrent Ear Infections
• Asthma
• Behavioral Problems in children
• Atopic Eczema
• ADHD
• Autism

What happens if a wrong remedy is given?
Homeopathic remedies are safe, non-toxic, generally nothing happens. No change whatsoever, no worsening or improvement is seen in the patient’ picture.

 

Where do you store Homeopathic Medicines?

• Not in the Medicine Cabinet, close to your OTC, not in the bathroom/ not in the refrigerator wherever there is excessive moisture.
  Not near/in close vicinity of Electronic items that generate electro magnetic field like microwave, cell phone, on Televisions.
• Definitely not on the nightstand or dresser where there are possibility of strong odors like perfume etc.
• Homeopathic medicines should always be protected from excessive light and heat.

Can I touch the pills?
Most often Homeopathic medicine come with tubes with caps letting out few pills, this is mainly for hygiene purpose, not that touch will alter their energy level of the medicated pills. But it is advisable that wash your hands and wipe them dry before administering dose to children and pets.

 

What are Symptoms?
According to WHO health is defined as mental, physical and social well being of a person. Hence symptoms are nothing but limitation of freedom.

 

In the homeopathic perspective, symptoms are any limitations of freedom either mental, emotional, physical causing undue concern for the patient limiting him or his activities, preventing him from utilizing his full potential in leading a normal healthy life.

Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies or hay fever, according to American academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the main cause for causing allergy is pollen. Once you figure out/identify the pollen you are allergic to especially if your allergy triggers of Asthmatic attacks.

 

Nasal Allergy;
Runny nose, teary eyes, sneezing, nasal obstruction, itching in nose

 

Asthma:
Allergies can trigger Asthmatic attack, shortness of breath, making it hard for you to breathe, wheeze.

 

The timing of your allergy attacks is clue as to what causes them.

 

If you suffer in early spring: probably sensitive to the pollen. If you suffer in late spring/summer: Grass pollen If you suffer in late summer/autumn: Ragweed

 

Following precautions help you to combat your allergies.

1. Limit Pollen exposure: stay away from open fields, let someone else mow your grass and weed your garden.
2. Safest times to be outside Pollen counts are lowest for an hour or two after hard rain. They are highest at about 6AM on days with sun and light wind.
3. During peak pollen months, stay indoors as much as possible and keep windows and doors closed. Never sleep near an open window.
4. Use the air conditioner keep the filters clean.
5. When riding in a car, keep the windows and vents closed set the airflow to recirculating or use the air conditioner.
6. Wash your hair daily to remove pollen.
7. Exercise indoors so that deep breathing does not expose your nose to pollen.
8. Good workout also opens up nasal passages.
9. Avoid alcohol, as it will make you feel more congested. Smoking can cause an allergic reaction or can increase your existing sensitivities.
10. Avoid stress, which can increase your sensitivities, your emotional reactions to stress can worsen symptoms of nasal allergy or asthma.
11. Dust often with damp cloth. Encase your mattress and pillows in dust proof/allergies impermeable covers.

 Triggering Factors: Dust, Roaches, animal dander, tobacco smoke, pollen, grass, mold.

Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine that was discovered in 1791 by a German Physician Dr.Samuel Hahnemann.

 

Homeopathy is a Greek word "Homeos" meaning "Similar", "Pathos" meaning "suffering" in other words “like cures like– Similia Similibus Curentur” i.e. is the main principle of similarity on which Homeopathy is based. Dr.Hahnemann first coined homeopathy.

 

Homeopathy is based on law of similars, which states that all substances in nature produce a symptom profile when given to healthy individuals. The same substance when given in diluted form stimulates healing of the same set of symptoms that the substance has originally caused.

 

Classical Homeopathy advocates 3 principles

Law of Similia

Law of Single Medicine

Law of Minimum dose

 

Law Of Similars:
According to this law a disease is cured by a particular medicine that creates symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing in a healthy person. Homeopathic Doctor conducts lengthy / expounded/diligent and penetrating interview in order to understand the state of each individual. The interview is conducted in way that the Homeopath elicits primary symptoms of the patient and all other concerns, on all the three mental, emotional and physical planes.

 

Each symptom is further completely constructed with details as to what makes it better/worse, the time correlation, the different circumstances which produce it, what stresses seem to lead to it and any history of hereditary traits etc. This enables the Homeopath to arrive at diagnosis of the illness and personality of the patient as a whole, that which is very unique to him/her. Best possible remedy is selected (out of 2000 and odd remedies) based on this picture, which is peculiar, which is very individual to the patient. There are more than 2000 homeopathic medicines and each person will benefit most at any given time from one single specific medicine that best matches his symptoms.

 

Here the treating physician is not matching the single symptom but the whole pattern producing a comprehensive meaningful portrait of the patient’s personality /constitution as a whole, known as the grand gestalt.

 

Law of Single Medicine:
In Classical Homeopathy the Homeopath selects one single medicine that covers the entire symptomatalogy the patient is experiencing at a given time. He wouldn’t prescribe different medicines for different ailments in the same patient. Basically one remedy is curative at a given moment of time. If the correct remedy is given there will be a brief healing crisis within few days –few weeks followed by gradual and sustained improvement over a period of months/years depending on the severity and the pathology of the case.

 

If the prescribed remedy is incorrect nothing at all happens.

 

Law of Minimum Dose:
Medicine is given in very minute and infinitesimal doses. A special process of series of dilution and sucussion (violent shaking) augments the curative power of the medicines and the term potency is used to denote the strength of the medicine. This process of successive dilution and sucussion makes the medicine capable of affecting health in a much deeper way than the remedy could do without this process.