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Homeopathy remedies for Pneumonia

2020-04-17T17:30:00.004+05:30

Homeopathy remedies for Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the alveoli (microscopic air-filled sacs of the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen ( from the atmosphere) become inflamed and flooded with fluid. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including withbacteria, viruses, or parasites. Pneumonia may also occur from chemical or physical injury to the lungs.

Symptoms-

1.People with infectious pneumonia often have a cough that produces greenish or yellow sputum and a high that may be accompanied by 2. Shortness of breath is also common, as is pleuritic, a sharp or stabbing pain, either felt or worse during deep breaths or coughs. 3. People with pneumonia may, experience, or develop and clammy skin. 4.Other symptoms may includeloss of appetite, fatigue,blueness of the skin, nausea, vomiting, mood swings, and joint pains or.


5.In elderly people the manifestations of pneumonia may not be typical. Instead, they may develop new or worsening confusion or may experience unsteadiness leading to falls. Infants with pneumonia may have many of the symptoms above, but in many cases, they are simply sleepy or have decreased appetite.

Complications-
Sometimes pneumonia can lead to additional complications. Complications are more frequently associated with bacterial pneumonia than with viral pneumonia. The most important complications include:

Respiratory and circulatory failure

Because pneumonia affects the lungs, often people with pneumonia have difficulty breathing, and it may not be possible for them to breathe well enough to stay alive without support.
Pneumonia can also cause respiratory failure by triggering (ARDS), which results from a combination of infection and inflammatory response
Sepsis and septic shock are potential complications of pneumonia

Pleural effusion, empyema, and abscess

Occasionally, microorganisms infecting the lung will cause fluid ( pleural effusion to build up in the space that surrounds the lung (pleural cavity). If the microorganisms themselves are present in the pleural cavity, the fluid collection is called an empyema.

Remedies- Homeopathy

1. Aconite. [Acon]
Aconite is indicated in the first stage of pneumonia, because it corresponds more closely to the symptoms usually found in that stage. It should not, however, be used in this or any disease in the first or any stage unless the symptoms call for it. The symptoms are these: High fever proceeded by a distinct chill; the pulse is full, hard and tense; a history of exposure may also be taken into consideration; dry, cold winds. The skin is hot and dry, without moisture upon it; there is a hard, dry, teasing and painful cough; there may be some expectoration present, if so it is watery, serous and frothy, may be blood tinged, but not thick. Thick expectoration indicates that exudation is commencing, and then Aconite is no longer the remedy. There is pain also with Aconite, which is poorly borne. With these symptoms there is great restlessness, tossing about, anxiety and perhaps fear; of death. It will strengthen confidence in remedies to see Aconite act in these cases. Veratrum viride in some is similar to Aconite in some particulars, but it is easily distinguished; there is a full rapid pulse and a great deal of arterial excitement; the eyes are glistening and there is a red streak down through the centre of the tongue. It is, perhaps more often indicated at the commencement of pneumonia than is Aconite. A great indication for Aconite in pulmonary congestions is suddenness ;of onset, and especially so if it occurs in young and plethoric persons who are full of life and vigor; for it is per-eminently in such patients that congestions, when appearing at all, appear suddenly.

2. Ferrum phosphoricum. [Ferr-p]
This, like Aconite, is a remedy for the first stage before exudation takes place, and, like Aconite, if there be any expectoration it is thin, watery and blood streaked. It is a useful remedy for violent congestions of the lungs, whether appearing at the onset of the diseases or during its course, which would show that the inflammatory action was extending; it thus corresponds to what are termed secondary pneumonias, especially in the aged and debilitated. There is high fever, oppressed and hurried breathing, and bloody expectoration, very little thirst; there are extensive rales, and perhaps less of that extreme restlessness and anxiety that characterizes Aconite.

3. Iodine. [Iod]
This remedy is one both for the first and second stage of pneumonia, especially for the croupous form. It has high fever and restlessness like aconite, and there is tendency to rapid extension of the hepatization. There is a decided cough and great difficulty in breathing, as if the chest would not expand; the sputum is blood streaked. Iodine may also be a remedy in the later stages when resolution does not progress, the lung breaking down with hectic and suppurative symptoms.

4. Veratrum viride. [Verat]
In violent congestions about the chest preceding pneumonia Veratrum viride may be the remedy, and thus it is seem that its use is more in the beginning of the disease, and especially where there is great arterial excitement, dyspnoea, chest oppression and stomach symptoms of nausea and vomiting; the engorgement is profound, and here it greatly resembles Sanguinaria; but it differs from that drug, in that it is of ;little use after hepatization has taken place. There is high fever, violent action of the heart, the pulse is full, hard and rapid, and the tongue has a red streak down the center; this latter symptom is a characteristic keynote of the drug. The air cells at the bottom of the lobes are filling up with frothy mucus. the pulse will indicate, it being full and hard. Hard, quick and small indicates Aconite. Strike out anxiety and alarm and insert an ugly delirium with a deeply flushed, bloated face and headache and you have veratrum viride. One must beware not to encourage cardiac depression with this remedy.

5. Bryonia [Bry]
Bryonia is the remedy for pneumonia; it furnishes a better pathological picture of the disease than any other, and it comes in after Aconite, Ferrum phosphoricum and Veratrum viride. The fever continues, but the skin is not as hot and the patient not as restless as in Aconite. the cough of Bryonia is looser and more moist than that of Aconite, and there are usually sharp stitching pleuritic pains, the cough of Bryonia is also hard and dry at times and the sputum is scanty and rust colored, so typical of pneumonia. There may be circumscribed redness of the cheeks, slight delirium and apathy; the tongue will most likely be dry, and the patient will most likely be dry, and the patient will want to keep perfectly quiet. It is a right-sided remedy and attacks the parenchyma of the lung, and is perhaps more strongly indicated in the croupous form of pneumonia. The patient dreads to cough and holds his breath to prevent it on account of the pain it causes; it seems as though the chest walls would fly to pieces. The pains in the chest, besides being worse by motion and breathing, are relieved by lying on the right or painful side, because this lessens the motions ;of that side. Coughs which hurt distant parts of the body call for Bryonia. Phosphorus most commonly follows Bryonia in pneumonia, and is complementary .

6. Kali muriaticum. [Kali-m]

Clinical experience has proved that this drug in alternation with Ferrum phosphoricum constitutes a treatment of pneumonia which has been very successful in many hands. The symptoms calling for Kali muriaticum are very meager; it is given simply because there is a fibrinous exudation in the lung substance. There is a white, viscid expectoration and the tongue is coated white. It is better suited to the second stage.

7. Phosphorus [Phos]
Phosphorus is "the great mogul of lobar pneumonia." It should be remembered that Phosphorus is not, like Bryonia, the remedy when the lungs are completely hepatized, although it is one of the few drugs which have been known to produce hepatization. When bronchial symptoms are present it is the remedy, and cerebral symptoms during pneumonia often yield better to Phosphorus than to Belladonna. There is cough; with pain under sternum, as if something were torn loose; there is pressure across the upper part of the chest and constriction of the larynx; there is pressure across the upper part of the chest and constriction of the larynx; there are mucous rales, labored breathing, sputa yellowish mucus, with blood streaks therein, or rust colored, as under Bryonia. After Phosphorus, Hepar sulphur. naturally follows as the exudate begins to often; it is the remedy of the third stage, the fever is; of a low character.

8. Antimonium tartaricum. [Ant-t]
This drug is especially indicated in pneumonia and pleuro-pneumonia at the stage of resolution. There are fine moist rales heard all over the hepatized portion of the lungs; these are different from the Ipecac rales; they are fine, while those of Ipecac are coarse. With Antimonium tartaricum there is great oppression of breathing, worse towards morning, compelling the patient to sit up to breath. There are also sharp, stitching pains and high fever, as under Bryonia, and it, perhaps, more closely corresponds to the catarrhal form than it does to the croupous. Bilious symptoms, if present, do not contra-indicate, as there are many of these in its pathogenesis. There is one peculiar symptom, the patient feels sure that the next cough will raise the mucus, but it does not. When there is deficient reaction, as in the aged or; in very young children, this remedy is particularly indicated.

9. Kali carbonicum [Kali-c]
Kali carb is, perhaps, more similar to Bryonia than any drug in the symptom of sharp, stitching pains in the chest. These are worse by motion, but, unlike Bryonia they come whether the patient moves or not, and are more in the lower part of the right lung. In pneumonia with intense dyspnoea and a great deal of mucus on the chest, which, like in all of the Kalis, is raised with difficulty, wheezing and whistling breathing, Kali carbonicum is the remedy, especially if the cough be tormenting. It comes in with benefit ofttimes where Antimonium tartaricum and Ipecac have failed to raise the expectoration.

10. Sulphur [Sulph]

Sulphur is a remedy to be used in any stage of pneumonia. It will prevent, if given in the beginning, if the symptoms indicate it. It will prevent hepatization and cause imperfect and slow resolution to react. When the case has a typhoid tendency and the lung and the lung tends to break down, where there are rales, muco-purulent expectoration slow speech, dry tongue and symptoms of hectic, Sulphur is the remedy. Weakness and faintness are characteristic symptoms. Its field is especially in neglected pneumonias in psoric constitutions, with tendency to develop into tuberculosis. In purulent expectoration Sanguinaria is the better remedy, especially where it is offensive even to the patient himself. If the lung be hepatized, the patient at night restless and feverish, ulceration threatened, and there is no tendency to recuperation then one may depend upon Sulphur. Lycopodium is also; a most useful remedy in delayed or partial resolution. There is tightness across the chest, aching over lungs, general weakness. Hughes says it is the best remedy where the case threatens to run into acute phthisis.

Homeopathy Remedies for Phobias

2020-03-17T11:10:00.000+05:30

HOMEOPATHY REMEDIES FOR PHOBIAS

Most of us have quite a few insignificant irrational fears, like getting on an airplane, sight of a snake or spider, darkness, etc. However, if your fears are so extreme that they intervene with your day-to-day living then you may be suffering from a Phobia, which requires treatment without delay. Phobia is a deep-seated, enduring, unreasonable fear of something causing an anxiety disorder, an explicable reaction to certain things, activity or situations that may possibly cause impairment or damage to your mental and physical health. Phobias can constrain your life and make you take ultimate measures to sidestep what ever triggers it. Those who suffer from Phobias are not actually terrified of particular situations or places, but of the feelings of shock they experience when in that situation. A Phobia is not an illness by itself, but when threatened by the object of Phobia, people lose control of themselves producing severe physical or mental symptoms. Phobias can make you critically disabled and affect your life immensely, leading to inability to function normally at home, work or at social settings.

Types of Phobias: There are innumerable types of Phobias, but they are mostly grouped into three categories:

· Social Phobia: where a person feels insecure and fears association with people. In social settings, they feel ill at ease and anxious with the thought of getting embarrassed.

· Specific Phobias: like Acrophobia (fears of heights), Hydrophobia (fear of water), Aviatophobia or Aerophobia (fear of flying), Achluophobia (fear of darkness), Claustrophobia (fear of closed places), Monophobia (fear of being alone), Arachnophobia (fear of spiders), Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), and many more.

· Agoraphobia: fear of public places where the person fears leaving their secure and familiar environment such as their home or any other place, they consider safe. They stay away from crowded places such as shopping malls, movie theatres, most forms of travel like cars, subways, airplanes and they might feel unharmed only at their own home.

Causes of Phobias:

· Certain fear-provoking events in childhood.

· Prolonged stress, anxiety and depression.

· Unhealthy stressful relationships.

· Poverty.

· Social factors often make people more vulnerable to Phobias.

· Growing up with fearful parents can make you see the world as an unsafe place.

· Adopted phobias from parents, teachers or anyone who can influence you.

· Caused by organic diseases like Epilepsy or brain injury.

Symptoms of Phobias:

· Losing control with weird behavior.

· Fast heartbeat.

· Shortness of breath.

· Trembling and dizziness.

· Feeling of discomfort in the stomach.

· Sweating.

· Dry mouth.

· Nausea.

· Hot flashes.

· Inability to focus, confused and disorientated.

· Withdrawing from others.

· A strong desire to get away from the situation, place or object.

· Suicidal thoughts.

Homeopathic approach to Phobias:

Prolonged untreated Phobias can contribute to other psychological disorders, furthermore weakening the immune system. A healthy immune system controls our body's healing process and safeguards it against infections and diseases. The aptitude to reinforce mental calmness promotes wellness, liveliness and longevity. Homeopathic remedies work towards balancing the excitatory neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Homeopathic constitutional treatment will help eliminate Phobias, prevent relapses as well as help build self-esteem and self-confidence. The remedies are harmless and effective for adults as well as children and will escort to a permanent long-lasting cure, and also help to heal and promote mental health by strengthening the body to heal itself.

Homeopathic remedies for Phobias:

Abelmoschus: This is a paramount remedy for persons with an irrational fear of animals, which worsens at night. They get delirious with hallucinations and have difficulty hearing when ascending stairs.

Ambra Grisea: This is an excellent remedy for patients who get hysterical and numb with Agoraphobia, they dread people, desire to be alone, and are unable do anything in the presence of others. These patients are weakened by age or overwork, are anemic and sleepless.

Borax: This remedy is indicated to persons who get anxious and start throwing up hands from motions, which have a downward direction, rocking, being carried downstairs and on being laid down, with a strong fear of falling. These patients are apprehensive of flying in airplanes, in elevators and traveling in railway. They get fearful from report of a gun even at a distance and fear thunder. Fear brings nausea and trembling of whole body with diarrhea.

Gelsemium: This remedy is suggested for persons who have ailments from stage fright, fear of falling, exciting news. With fear, they start trembling with muscular twitching, become dull, dizzy, listless and desire to be quiet and left alone. Their face gets red, hot with fear and they start stammering.

Stramonium: This is a brilliant remedy for patients who have a conspicuous fear of water, bright or shining objects, solitude and darkness. These patients are very talkative, see ghosts, hear voices, talk to spirits and have delusions about their identity by thinking that they are tall, double with body parts missing. Their mood can change rapidly from joy to sadness.

Agaricus –Agaricus is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of disease, especially cancer. The affected person may be pre-occupied with thoughts of death, dying and graveyards

Kali Arsenicum – Kali Arsenicum is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of contracting a life-threatening disease or anxiety about health, especially on going to bed.
This medicine is indicated in cases where there is a fear of having a stroke, heart disease or high blood pressure

Aconite – Aconite is a homeopathic medicine that is used to treat the fear of death coupled with anxiety. The person may fear death and believe that he or she may die soon, going so far as to predict the day of demise.

Arsenicum Album – Arsenicum Album is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of death accompanied by restlessness. The affected person does not feel the need to take any medication and may change places continuously.

Argentum Nitricum – Argentum Nitricum is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of height and of flying in airplanes. The person fears the projecting corners of buildings; the sight of high buildings makes the person giddy and may cause him or her to stagger. A feeling of having the buildings on both sides of the street closing in and crushing upon the person is prevalent.

Stramonium – Stramonium is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of closed places with a desire to escape. The affected person may get anxiety when going through a tunnel or similar closed space.

Pulsatilla – Pulsatilla is a homeopathic medicine used to treat a fear of closed spaces coupled with the desire to seek open air.

Gelsemium – Gelsemium is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of open places, especially stage fright. The affected person has a nervous dread of appearing in public.

Phosphorus – Phosphorus is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of open places wherein the person fears that something terrible will happen.

Lyssinum – Lyssinum is a homeopathic medicine used to treat fear of water coupled with anxiety, where a person wants to drink water but is unable to do so. Irritability on hearing the sound of water or looking at it is present, and the person gets convulsions on thinking of water or fluids.

Hyoscyamus – Hyoscyamus is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of eating or drinking coupled with delirium. The person develops anxiety on hearing the sound of running water.

Lycopodium – Lycopodium is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of failure with weak memory. The person has a strong aversion to undertaking new challenges and may feel unable to reach a destination.

Aurum Metallicum – Aurum Metallicum is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of failure with marked hopelessness. The person experiences acute mental depression, the future looks bleak, and a feeling of being unfit or undeserving may prevail.

Kreosote –Kreosote is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of sex and intimacy in women.

Staphysagria – Staphysagria is a homeopathic medicine used to treat the fear of sex with suppressed sexual desire. The tendency to fear sex may sprout from a feeling of being out of control, or with a history of rape or sexual abuse

Lil-t: FEARS being alone, of insanity; of HEART DISEASE; fears she is incurable; some impending calamity or DISEASE.

Spongia: Terror and FEAR: of approaching death; that she will die of suffocation; with HEART DISEASE; with whooping cough; with the heat; with the sweat.

Self-help for Phobias:

· List your irrational fears, and try to figure out why you have the fears and what you can do to deal with them.

· Practice relaxation techniques.

· Focus on the positive and keep back from self-defeating thoughts.

· Focus on special qualities you like about yourself.

· Get enough sleep.

· Get support from family and friends.

· Get involved in sports or exercising activities.

· Find resourceful ways to handle your stress.

· Stay away from stimulants such as coffee and alcohol.

Hence, to reduce anxiety, to feel more secure, confident, to overcome specific fears and to stay calm during distress or shock consider Homeopathy. Homeopathy can help you be Phobia free and lead a normal and relaxed life.

Homeopathy Remedies for Celiac disease - Gluten intolerance

2019-07-01T15:07:00.000+05:30

Homeopathic Remedies For Celiac/Gluten Intolerance

Coeliac Disease (or celiac) disease is a disease of small intestines. This is a disease of the immune system that affects the absorption of essential nutrients from the small intestines. The small intestines abnormally react to gluten (a certain type of proteins) and produce the symptoms. Gluten is a protein that may potentially lead to problems such as Coeliac disease, dermatitis, autism, IBS, eczema, etc.
It is a disorder of small intestine in which a person has an immune reaction to eating Gluten. The delicate linings of the small intestines get damaged in response to the reaction of gluten, which leads to the symptoms.

Gluten is a protein found mainly in wheat, barley, oat, and rye. Gluten is found in any food prepared from such cereals, including pasta, cakes, cereals, most types of bread, biscuits and certain types of sauces. It may be noted that wheat allergy and Coeliac disease (due to gluten hypersensitive) are two different conditions.Most beers, which are made from barley, so they contain gluten.

The precise cause of celiac disease isn't known.
When the body's immune system overreacts to gluten in food, the immune reaction damages the tiny, hair-like projections (villi) that line the small intestine. Villi absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from the food you eat. Normally, villi resemble the deep pile of a plush carpet, on a microscopic scale. The damage resulting from celiac disease makes the inner surface of the small intestine appear more like a tile floor. As a result your body is unable to absorb nutrients necessary for health and growth.
A study done by Mayo Clinic and the National Institutes of Health estimates that about 1 in 141 people in the U.S. have celiac disease, although the disease often goes undiagnosed. Celiac disease is most common in Caucasians.
Some gene changes (mutations) appear to increase the risk of developing the disease. But having those gene mutations doesn't mean you'll get celiac disease — meaning other factors must be involved.
Sometimes celiac disease is triggered — or becomes active for the first time — after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection or severe emotional stress

Since the linings of the small intestines get damages in response to gluten allergy, the inflamed intestines produce symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating of the abdomen. Also, there is lack of absorption of essential components such as vitamins, minerals, which leads to loss of weight, lethargic feeling, and other related symptoms.

The signs and symptoms of celiac disease can vary greatly.
Although the classic signs are diarrhea and weight loss, most people with celiac disease experience few or no digestive signs or symptoms. Only about one-third of people diagnosed with celiac disease experience diarrhea, and about half have weight loss.
Twenty percent of people with celiac disease have constipation, and 10 percent are obese.
In addition to digestive problems, other signs and symptoms of celiac disease include:

Anemia, usually resulting from iron deficiency
Loss of bone density (osteoporosis) or softening of bone (osteomalacia)
Itchy, blistery skin rash (dermatitis herpetiformis)
Damage to dental enamel
Headaches and fatigue
Nervous system injury, including numbness and tingling in the feet and hands, and possible problems with balance
Joint pain
Reduced functioning of the spleen (hyposplenism)
Acid reflux and heartburn

Children

As many as 75 percent of children with celiac disease are overweight or obese. Digestive signs and symptoms are experienced by 20 to 30 percent of children with the condition although the precise signs and symptoms differ by age.
In infants, typical signs and symptoms of celiac disease include:

Chronic diarrhea
Swollen belly
Pain
Failure to thrive or weight loss

Older children may experience:

Diarrhea
Constipation
Short stature
Delayed puberty
Neurologic symptoms, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disability, headaches and lack of muscle coordination

Some babies may show skin rash due to gluten sensitivity. Many times, some patients may not have any symptoms. The symptoms may disappear once patient omits gluten in the diet, by following gluten-free diet. Infants Soon after introducing solid food containing gluten, the baby may fail to grow or gain weight. As food is not absorbed properly, the stools may be pale, bulky and offensive smell.

The abdomen may be swollen and the baby may have repeated vomiting. The symptoms of coeliac disease in children may be similar to those in infants. In addition, poor absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients results in anemia and poor growth in children.
Anemia (low hemoglobin) in spite of eating well should make a doctor think of Coeliac disease. Adults: The signs and symptoms of coeliac disease in adults vary from person to person. Generally, the most common symptoms observed are diarrhea and weight loss. However, some people diagnosed with coeliac disease may have constipation and are found to be obese.

Patients may present with symptoms of indigestion, bloating of abdomen, mild abdominal pain and loss of appetite. In addition to these digestive symptoms, other symptoms include Anemia, headache, fatigue, itchy blisters on the skin (often called as dermatitis herpetiformis), numbness and tingling in feet and hands, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, damage to dental enamel, joint pain and acid reflux or heartburn.

DIET
Persons with celiac disease should follow a life-long gluten free diet, strictly avoiding wheat, rye, and barley proteins. A gluten free diet allows the intestine to heal and improves gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, constipation, excess gas, and bloating. Strictly following this diet also help prevent conditions that may be caused by long-term untreated celiac disease. Such as lymphoma (a cancer of the lymph tissue) and osteoporosis (the chronic loss of bone mass).The foods to avoid are wheat, rye, and barley, as well as all food products made from these grains. To stay healthy the patients must follow this gluten free dist for the rest of his or her life because eating even a small amount of gluten can lead to damage of the small intestine. Many grocery stores now carry a variety of gluten free bread and pasta products, and thus people with celiac disease can enjoy a well balanced diet with a wide variety of foods. In some patients additional complications may develop as a result of the celiac disease, in which case further treatment may be required. For example, if a patient develops malnutrition, then he or she will require treatment with nutritional supplements.

Homeopathy approch-
Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat celiac disease symptoms but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several medicines are available for celiac disease symptoms treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensation, modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. There are some specific head homeopathic remedies which are quite helpful in the treatment of celiac disease symptoms:
Lycopodium, Carbo Veg, Arsenic Album, Silicea, Nux vomica, Bryonia, Sulphur, Calcaria Phos, Natrum Mur, Mag Carb and many other medicines..

All of these remedies can be used for much less extreme situations.

Arsenicum album -

Burning sensations and symptoms. Thin, runny nose. Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea - burning in abdomen and rectum. Feels like ate something tainted or bad.

Itching and dry skin.

Carbo Vegetabilis - Spacey and tired. Head feels heavy and constricted. Runny nose, wheezing and cough. Bloated, gassy, cramping, rumbling abdomen.

Colocynthis - Irritable. Frontal headache. Sharp, cutting abdominal pain, makes person bend over - better with pressure.

Jelly like stools.

Histaminum - For any situation where there is a histamine or allergic reaction, helpful for skin, respiratory and sinus responses.

Lycopodium - Congested nose. Fullness and bloating of abdomen. Gas and rumbling stomach. Hives and itching skin.

Natrum Mur - Severe headaches, migraines. Runny nose, congestion, sneezing. Pain in abdomen, constipation. Dry, itching skin.

Nux Vomica - Headache in occiput or over eyes. Stuffed up nose, worse at night, runnier during day, sneezing. Nausea and indigestion. Alternating constipation and diarrhea.

Role of Homeopathy in Nervous Breakdown

2019-02-09T13:27:00.000+05:30

Role of Homeopathy in Nervous Breakdown

Nervous Breakdown or Mental breakdown is a condition when a person is unable to function in everyday activity of life. The term nervous breakdown is no longer considered a medical term, it’s still used by many to describe intense symptoms of stress and an inability to cope with life’s challenges. It is a state when physical and emotional stress become intolerable and impair one’s ability to function effectively. It is a disease of modern lifestyle. It can also be caused by any mental health disorder.
During a nervous breakdown, emotional state of a person shifts from an ability to cope with life stresses to a state of total disruption of normal functioning.What others see as a mental breakdown may actually be an undiagnosed mental illness.
There isn’t one agreed upon definition for what constitutes a nervous breakdown. It’s generally viewed as a period when physical and emotional stress become intolerable and impair one’s ability to function effectively.

Cause
Overwhelming Stress is most important cause of nervous breakdown. Other possible reasons includes:

Divorce
Financial problems
Problems at work and school
Stress

Symptoms of Nervous Breakdown

A strange feeling and believing that someone is watching you or stalking you, known as paranoia
Anxiety with high blood pressure
Depressive symptoms such as loss of hope and thoughts of suicide or self-harm
Extreme mood swings
Loss of sleep
Panic attacks- which include chest pain, detachment from reality and self, extreme fear, and difficulty breathing
Sensation as if someone is speaking although not in real and many other kinds of hallucinations
Shaking of hands and feet

Post traumatic stress disorder– flashbacks of a traumatic event.
Some signs of withdrawal can also be seen like–

Avoiding social functions and engagements
Depression
Difficulty in focusing at work, and being easily distracted, poor concentration
Easy fatigue
Eating and sleeping poorly
Excessive sleep
Feeling of hopelessness or worthlessness
Isolating oneself in home
Loss of interest in social, family or work
Maintaining poor hygiene
Not attending office work
Suicidal thoughts

Change of mood include-depression, feeling burnt out, uncontrollable anger, fear, helplessness or crying.
Physical symptoms like

As a person is susceptible to infection he has frequent illnesses
Difficult sleep or disrupted sleep
Difficulty in breathing, feeling like your heart is racing, tightness across the chest or a lump in throat
Headaches and dizzy spells
Hot or cold flushes
Lack of energy to household activities and office work
Stomach cramps and irregular bowel movements

Psychological Signs of Nervous Breakdown

Unsolicited Thoughts– It includes those thoughts which a person simply don’t want to have but your mind keeps on bringing them into your awareness. How hard a person try to keep them away, they keep on coming to his mind. This is a very important sign of nervous breakdown.
A person has continuous thoughts of uncertain future. He keeps of thinking about scenarios where life is unbearable or there is no perceived way out. It is also important sign of nervous breakdown.

Patient is extremely sensitive to any opinions and judgement of the people around them. Harmless passing comments can become increasingly taken as criticism and intentional attacks on the sufferer.
Emotional signs of nervous breakdown-
It includes a range of symptoms like deep sadness, hopelessness, irritation, agitation.
Other symptoms include–
Patient become critical of themselves, particularly with respect to what has happened in the past. This feeling that nobody can go back and change the past is the main reason to feel guilty. The feeling of guilt eats away their self-esteem which make them more critical.
Feeling of helplessness is also there. There is kind of vicious circle as helplessness makes people feel useless and incapable so this can often start a cycle of self-criticism and guilt.

Risk factor which can contribute to nervous breakdown

Family history of anxiety disorders
Major life change like divorce
Persistent work stress
Personal history of anxiety disorders
Poor sleep and relaxation
Recent injury or illness that is causing trouble in day to day life activities
Recent traumatic event like death in the family
Serious financial issues

Some other physical signs include

Change in posture- if a person has change of posture from upright position to stooping.
Slowing down of movement. This is a sign of depression.
A person feels extremely tired without any strenuous exertion.
Unexplained pains can be a common sign.

manage your symptoms

You can break out of the cycle of psychological or behavioral distress by:

using either talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy
taking prescription medications, such as antidepressants or antianxiety medication, to treat chemical imbalances
practicing alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, or yoga

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of a breakdown, consider these strategies for managing your symptoms:

Breathe deeply and count backward from 10 when you’re feeling anxious or stressed.
Cut caffeine and alcohol from your diet.
Develop a sleep schedule and routine that will help you sleep well. This could mean taking a warm bath, switching off electronic devices, or reading a book before bed.

Tips for self-care

Lifestyle modifications can help you prevent a nervous breakdown. They can also help lessen the severity and frequency of them. These include:

getting regular exercise at least 3 times a week, which can be as simple as walking around your neighborhood for 30 minutes
going to a therapist or counseling sessions to manage stress
avoiding drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and other substances that create stress on the body
getting regular sleep and sleeping for at least six hours a night
incorporating relaxation techniques like deep breathing into your daily routine
reducing your stress level by pacing yourself, taking mini-breaks, better organizing your environment and daily activities, and keeping a daily to-do lis

Homeopathy Approach -

Aconite napellus

It is remedy which is associated with fear, anxiety and great anguish of mind and body. Patient has great physical and mental restlessness. Patient has complaints and tension caused by exposure to dry, cold weather. Patient has great fear, anxiety. He also fears death buy believes that he will soon die. He often predicts the day of death. He also has characteristic fear like that of future, crowd, crossing the street. This is a remedy for restlessness in which is keep tossing about. Music is unbearable for patient. It makes him sad. He feels as if what had just been done was a dream. It is one of the best remedies for panic attacks and fear. It is given to patient when he has rapid, sudden, intense symptoms of fear and panic after accident and natural disaster. It is given when patient is agitated, restless, and fearful. Associated with fear he has other symptoms like dry skin and mouth, thirst, pounding heart.
This remedy should be given in cases where panic attack is very intense, where something needs to done instantly and medical aid should be given as emergency. The tension is seen both medically and physically. Physically patient has severe muscle pains with extreme restlessness with shaking and even convulsions can be seen.It is great remedy for ongoing anxiety caused by a traumatic event.

Argentum nitricum

This is a remedy which has in coordination, loss of control and want of balance. Patient wants mental and physical balance. He is fearful and nervous. It is given when patient has impulse to jump out of a window. Patient is very sad and apprehensive of disease. His time passes slowly. His memory is weak. He has impulse and he wants to do things in a hurry. He has very types of fears and anxieties. Patient has desire for sweets. Patient has dried up constitution due to long time mental exertion. Patient has apprehension and nervousness. It is given when patient has continuous anxiety and feel worse because of this anxiety. Patient has great desire for sweet things. But the habit of sugar can lead to digestive upsets and diarrhoea and flatulence is caused by anxiety. It is given when patient has strange impulses like- stepping into a line of traffic, throwing themselves from a height, or throwing themselves from a height, or poking something into a power outlet.
Patient feels worse by overheat and they feel better in cool fresh air and away from crowds.

Arsenicum album

This remedy is associated with weakness, exhaustion, restlessness with worsening of all symptoms at night. Patient feel extreme exhaustion after slightest exertion. Patient usually has complaints when sea side. The complaints of this patient often comes annually. He has great anguish and restlessness. It is given to a patient who often changes place continuously. He fears death and being left alone. He has great fear all the time with cold sweat. It is given to a patient who thinks that it is useless to take medicine. He is often suicidal. He has hallucinations of smell and sight. He has great despair which drives him from place to place. It is given to a person who is very thin, miser, selfish, lacks courage and is always confused. This remedy is to be given when patient focuses on issues like security and safety, what will happen in future, especially at night and when alone. It is given when patient has anxiety about health, robbers, or money. These patient feels better when in company of his family and friends. These patient do their work with perfection in order to divert their mind.

Calcarea carbonica

This medicine is to be given to person who has increased local and general perspiration, who is in bad position due to mental or physical overwork. It can also be given to children who grow fat, have large belly, with large head, pale skin. These kind of person are sensitive to cold. Children want to take eggs in diet, eat dirt and other indigestible things. These person are prone to have diarrhoea. This to be given to a person who are very apprehensive which is worse towards the evening. He fears misfortune, any disease which is spread through contact. This person does not want to do anything. This is a great remedy for phobias like dark, insects, spiders, and animals, especially dogs. These patient can’t see anything unpleasant things and cannot tolerate any act of cruelty.

Gelsemium sempervirens

This medicine is to be given to a person who has weakness. Weakness is so much that it seems that patient has paralysis. Patient has complete relaxation and weakness. It is given to patient who has general depression from heat of sun. It is important remedy for sunstroke. It is given to a person who desire to be quiet and want to be left alone. He has dullness of mind and is very lazy with lack of energy to anything. This person completes lacks fear. It is given to a person who has complaints related to body as a result of emotions like fear, excitement. He often has bad effects from fear, exciting news. In children, the condition is opposite as they are afraid of falling and grasps the nurse and screams. It is a very good remedy for agoraphobia, which is basically a fear of wide open spaces. Patient has peculiar desire to hide away.

Phosphorus

This a remedy which should be taken by those who are tall, slender, narrow chest, are very weak due to loss of blood. these patient are sensitive to light, sound, odors, touch, thunderstorms. This remedy has special feature that all the complaints starts suddenly. This remedy is to be given to a person who has great depression of spirits. Patient has a fear as if something was creeping out of every corner. It can also be given for loss of memory. It is given when patient has fear of death when alone. It is given when person has insanity with an exaggerated idea of one’s own importance.

Homeopathy Remedies for fracture healing

2019-01-26T14:31:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy Remedies for fracture healing

In clinical practice, homeopathy is widely used in the fracture-repair process, which accelerates the healing of fractures, enhances callus formation and reduces pain.Once a bone breaks, it often must be set in proper alignment and held there in order to heal properly. This process of setting a bone is called "reduction." Setting a bone without surgery is "closed reduction” and most fractures, especially in children, are treated in this fashion. Serious or complex fractures may require open reduction -- repositioning using surgery. And then once a fracture is “set”, the broken part is often immobilized for a period of time to allow the bone to heal through a process called callous formation and then “remodeling” (a process the body uses to return a broken bone to its original shape). The whole process typically takes 6-12 weeks.

A fracture happens when a physical force (that is greater than the bone itself) is exerted on the bone. It can lead to a complete or partial breaking of the bone. The most common fractures are fractures of the clavicle (collarbone), ankle, hip, ulna, and radius. Homeopathic medicine for fractures boost the proliferation (rapid increase) of osteoblast cells (bone forming cells) and helps speed up the bone-healing process.

Symptom
Most fractures are accompanied by intense pain when the initial injury occurs. It may become worse when you move or touch the injured area. In some cases, you may even pass out from the pain. You may also feel dizzy or chilled from shock.
Other potential symptoms of a fracture include:

a snap or grinding sound when the injury occurs
swelling, redness, and bruising in the injured area
difficulty supporting weight with the injured area
visible deformity in the injured area

In some cases, you may see broken bone poking through your skin.

Fractures can be classified as closed or open, as well as incomplete or complete.

Closed vs. open

A closed fracture is also called a simple fracture. In a closed fracture, the broken bone doesn’t break your skin.
An open fracture is also called a compound fracture. In an open fracture, the ends of the broken bone tear your skin. When your bone and other internal tissues are exposed, it puts you at higher risk of infection.

Incomplete vs. complete

In an incomplete fracture, your bone doesn’t break completely. In other words, it cracks without breaking all the way through. Types of incomplete fracture include:

hairline fracture, in which your bone is broken in a thin crack
greenstick fracture, in which your bone is broken on one side, while the other side is bent
buckle or torus fracture, in which your bone is broken on one side and a bump or raised buckle develops on the other side

In a complete fracture, your bone breaks completely. It’s snapped or crushed into two or more pieces. Types of complete fracture include:

single fracture, in which your bone is broken in one place into two pieces
comminuted fracture, in which your bone is broken or crushed into three or more pieces
compression fracture, in which your bone collapses under pressure
nondisplaced fracture, in which your bone breaks into pieces that stay in their normal alignment
displaced fracture, in which your bone breaks into pieces that move out of their normal alignment
segmental fracture, in which your bone is broken in two places in a way that leaves at least one segment floating and unattached

Incomplete fractures are more common in children. Their bones are softer than those of adults. As a result, they’re more likely to bend than break. Complete fractures can happen at any age.

causes

You can develop a fracture when your bone is impacted with greater pressure or force than it can support. This force usually occurs suddenly or is very intense. The strength of the force determines the severity of the fracture.
Some common causes of fractures include:

falls
direct strikes to your body
traumatic events, such as car accidents or gunshot wounds
injuries from sport

Homeopathy

Homeopathic medicines for fracture help in the formation of healthy callus, and they also boost the activity of proliferation of the osteoblast cells (bone forming cells). Certain medicines also help speed up the process of laying a new bone. These medicines are made of natural substances and can treat fractures effectively, without any side effects. These are usually used once the broken bone has been set in proper alignment. They then work to optimize the natural healing process of the body for a quicker, stronger bone healing.Homeopathic remedies for fracture help in reducing the pain and swelling at the site of the fracture. In fractures where there is slow bone healing, homeopathic remedies like a dosage of Symphytum works well

Symphytum Officinale One of the best homeopathic medicine for fractures is Symphytum Officinale. Also known as knit-bone, it is widely recommended as the first line of treatment of fractures. Symphytum Officinale is a natural and highly effective homeopathic medicine that boosts the activity of fibroblasts cells and helps in healing the fractured bone. It also helps with the production of callous and treats irritability and pricking pains at the point of the fracture site. It is also a suitable homeopathic medicine for hairline fractures.
Symphytum is a healing herb that is used in different potencies to help accelerate the healing of a broken bone. As a natural substance, it causes no side-effects and is used to treat fractures that cause immense pain

Arnica Montana for fractures which cause immense swelling and pain at the site of the fracture. The affected site is sore to touch and bruised. Fractures that occur from a fall or those caused as a result of an injury by a blunt instrument are treated with Arnica. This medicine is also used to treat old bone injuries.Arnica is extremely helpful at curbing swelling and as a consequence, reducing pain. Prolonged use of Arnica can potentially minimize the swelling to absolute normalcy

Calcarea Phos is a homeopathic medicine for fractures that are slow to heal. It is used to treat remote fractures and helps hasten the bone repair process in cases where the bone has not joined for a long time. Calcarea Phos provides calcium and phosphate, two elements required for quick union of the bone. It also promotes the formation of callus

Silicea is a homeopathic medicine for fractures of brittle bones that get fractured often. Silicea strengthens weak bones and prevents them from getting fractured frequently. It is commonly used to treat and manage osteoporosis and other bone problems such as caries, necrosis, and exostosis.

Calendula Officinalis is a homeopathic medicine for fractures where the skin covering the fractured site becomes raw, red and inflamed. There may be a copious discharge of pus along with stinging pains. This medicine is used to treat compound fractures (where the broken bone pierces the skin) and also to prevent gangrene.

Hypericum: This soothes the fracture induced pains, especially when the fractures affect the nerves. This is a beneficial remedy for fractures in fingers, toes and the spinal regions.

Eupatorium Perfoliatum: This helps in mitigating deep wounds and the consequent aches. The healing powers of Eupatorium Perfoliatum are extremely pervasive and results in quicker recovery.

Ruta Graveolens: This re-nourishes the damaged body fibers and soothes the bruised areas. It is also known to reduce restlessness.This homeopathic remedy is known for its effect on bone-bruises and on injuries to the periosteum (the covering of the bones); both of these types of trauma are involved when a fracture of a bone occurs. Ruta is also indicated when the pain around a fracture is extreme, and the person feels lame or weak. This remedy is also helpful in many cases when pain persists after treatment with Arnica, or after the cast is removed.

2019-01-08T12:19:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy remedies for Bad Breath ( Halitosis )

Halitosis (malodor, fetor oris or simply bad breath), an unpleasant offensive odour from the mouth, is something you can’t ignore. Close associates, friends and family would certainly agree!

Halitosis affects an estimated 25-30 percent of people globally. It can cause social awkwardness and self-esteem issues leading to anxiety or depression. Many bad breathers tend to keep away from the society. It can even ruin relationships.

Could your bad breath be from poor oral hygiene, an underlying health problem, certain medications or simply from savoring food generously tossed with onion or garlic? Regardless, you can take steps to prevent and treat the condition, both at home and with the help of your dentist or physician.

causes of bad breath

Foods and beverages: What you eat and drink affect your breath. Foods are absorbed into your bloodstream and move to the lungs, affecting the air your exhale. Though brushing or using mouthwash can briefly mask the odor but halitosis persists until the offender is out of your body. Eating strong flavoured foods, such as onions, garlic, some cheese, certain fish and meat can cause your breath to smell, as can coffee, smoking and drinking a lot of alcohol.

Dry mouth: Saliva is needed to cleanse the mouth of harmful bacteria. If you don’t have enough of it, consider yourself in for bad breath.Your mouth can get dry if you snore or sleep with your mouth open. It makes it a perfect home to harbor bacteria that cause “morning breath.” You’re more likely to snore if you sleep on your back, than on your side.

Regularly skipping meals, or fasting, can also reduce the amount of saliva in your mouth causing a “hunger breath” of sulfuric odor. Dieters eating too infrequently can experience this.

Dehydration can also lead to not-so-fresh breath.

Lack of oral hygiene: When you don’t thoroughly clean your teeth, gums, and tongue daily, bad breath may result from the remnant bits of decaying food and built up bacteria in your mouth.

Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) from poor dental hygiene can also cause bad breath and a metallic taste.

Upper respiratory Infections: Colds and coughs can send mucus filled with bacteria through your nose and mouth, affecting your breath. A ‘cheesy breath’ indicates a nasal origin. It usually goes away once you get over your cold.

Bad breath due to sinusitis, nasal polyp and post-nasal drip linger on as they encourage the build-up of microbes.Sometimes food debris gets caught in the crevices of your tonsils along with mucus, metabolities and bacteria. They eventually harden to form tonsil stones or tonsoliths that irritate your throat. Bad breath that accompanies a tonsil infection is a prime indicator of a tonsil stone.

Chronic lung infection: Cystic fibrosis, asthma and bronchitis have a distinct ‘acidic odor’ associated with them.

Lung cancer usually emits a distinct breath odor (so much so that breath is now being used in it’s early detection).

Liver disease: Liver cirrhosis may cause a breath odor similar to ‘decayed blood or rotten eggs’. Fetor hepaticus – a ‘sweet and musty’ breath points towards liver failure. You might also have other symptoms, including jaundice, due to an abnormal buildup of the naturally occuring pigment bilirubin in your system.

Gastrointestinal problems: Acid Reflux makes the stomach acid flow the wrong way, back into your food pipe. It can give your breath a ‘sour smell’ and bring up bits of food or liquid into your mouth. The acid also can damage your throat and mouth, making it a breeding ground for more smelly bacteria.H. Pylori, a kind of bacteria linked to stomach cancer and ulcers, can cause ‘stinky breath’. In addition, you can also have nausea, heartburn, stomachache or indigestion. You can get rid of this stubborn bacteria with a long course of medication.

A ‘fecal odor’ may point towards severe constipation or bowel obstruction.

Diabetes: Diabetics suffer from inadequate insulin production, causing them to burn fat (instead of sugar) and produce ketones, and thus a ‘ketone breath’ that smells of nail paint. When ketones rise to unsafe levels (uncontrolled diabetes), you’re at risk of a dangerous condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It imparts a ‘sweet n fruity odor’ to your breath. Seek medical help immediately.

Kidney Failure: Your breath smells ‘fishy’ or ‘ammonia’ like, with a metallic taste in the mouth if your kidneys can’t get rid of waste like they should. Known as ‘uremic fetor’, the high amount of urea in the saliva and its breakdown to ammonia causes the smell. It’s most common in the last stages of kidney failure, known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). At this point, you are put on dialysis to filter your blood or you may need a kidney transplant.

Menstruation: If temporary halitosis tends to arrive at the same time as your premenstrual syndrome (PMS), pin it down to your hormones. Researches report that women have lower saliva levels during menstruation, which may account for their bad breath.

Medication: Some medicines cause bad breath because they dry out your mouth.

Others like nitrates that treat heart conditions, chemotherapy for cancer, and some sleep aids, release chemicals that can make your breath smell when they break down in your body. This also can happen if you take too many vitamins.

Preventing and Treating Bad Breath

There are a number of simple things you can do to remedy bad breath.

Keep track of the foods you eat and try to:
- Avoid foods and beverages that cause bad breath.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables.
- Drink more water.
Quit smoking. Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
Suck on sugar-free mints or mouth-wetting lozenges if your mouth tends to get dry.
Brush your teeth, gums, and tongue with fluoride toothpaste, preferably after each meal. Make sure to reach the gum line as well as tooth surfaces.
Change your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months.
Floss at least once a day.
Rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash twice a day.
It’s possible to carefully dislodge a tonsil stone at home with a toothbrush or cotton swab. Do not attempt to use sharp instruments. Gargling with warm saline water after you eat helps. Talk to your doctor if you get them often.
If you wear dentures, remove them while you sleep. Brush and soak them during the night in a disinfecting solution.
Clean braces and retainers as directed by your dentist.

Homoeopathy For Bad Breath

Various Homoeopathic remedies given for bad breath on a holistic approach are:

1. Pulsatilla: If you have bad breath with a dry mouth due to decreased salivary secretions, Pulsatilla is a very effective remedy.
2. Merc sol: Is good if you have a sweet, metallic taste in mouth and spongy gums that recede and bleed easily. Most recommended if you have overactive salivary glands with a constantly moist mouth. Also useful for bad breath from dental cavities.
3. Carbo veg: If bad breath results from infections such as gingivitis causing bleeding and pus discharge from the gums, its Carbo veg.
4. Carbolic acid: Severe bad breath along with constipation, burning in the mouth, dry painful lips, bloated abdomen, cramps and nausea.
5. Kreosote: Bad breath from dental caries. There can also be bleeding from your gums due to teeth decay.
6. Belladonna: Bad breath resulting from a throat infection. There may be accompanying fever.
7. Nux vomica: Bad breath along with cold. Also effective in indigestion and constipation.
8. Arnica Montana: This homoeopathic remedy is good for fetid breath after tooth extraction or injury, due to bleeding or decaying blood.
9. Nitric acid: Spongy, bleeding gums with loose teeth, clean tongue. Halitosis related to kidney disorders. Systemic weakness and a strong-smelling urine.
10. Borax: Bad breath linked with aphthous ulcers in the mouth which might bleed on touch. Also good for fungal infection in the mouth.
11. Pyrogen: Is effective for bad breath of septic origin. Terribly fetid taste with horrible breath, tongue red, dry, smooth as if varnished. There is high grade fever and coffee-ground vomiting.
12. Iodum: Surely works for halitosis associated with loose teeth and spongy bleeding gums. Foul ulcers & excessive salivation.
13. Asafoetida: Is effective for bad breath linked with incessant belching, distension of abdomen and fetid flatus.
14. Graphites: Is specific for rotten odor from mouth. Breath smells like urine. Burning blisters on tongue with much salivation. Kidney diseases.
15. Kali Chlor: For halitosis due to follicular stomatitis and most acute ulcerations in the mouth.

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Dr Ranu ,phatak materia medica

Homeopathy Remedies for Anal Itch (Pruritus Ani )

2018-10-25T19:57:00.001+05:30

Homeopathy Remedies for Anal Itch (Pruritus Ani )

A lot of people suffer from anal itch. It is a very common problem because the skin around the anal opening is prone to getting infected and affected. This area is where we pass over daily stools from and keeping it clean and dry is always a problem. The skin is in folds, which allows tiny faecal particles to get trapped. These faecal particles are infectious, cause irritation and inflammation of the area. When this skin becomes irritated the person feels like scratching to relieve it. However this damages the skin further and starts what is know as the itch-scratch cycle.

CAUSES
There are a number of reasons for the skin near the anal opening to become irritated and inflamed. Here are the most common ones.
1. Skin Problems - this is one of the main reasons for itching around the anus. If there is already an underlying skin problem like psoriasis or eczema the skin is prone to getting irritated causing itching to occur.
2. Skin Infections- a number of infections can cause this problem. Fungal infections are the commonest of the lot. They thrive in areas of the body, which are damp, warm and moist. Damaging the skin by itching allows the fungi to multiply making the problem worse.
3. Threadworms or Pinworms - another very common problem seen in practice is worm infections. These worms live in the rectum and at night the female worms come out of the anus and lay their eggs on the skin around the anus causing a lot of irritation and encourages the person to scratch.
4. Sexually Transmitted Infections - these infections occasionally cause itching around the anus. Genital warts caused by Human Papilloma virus thrive in warm moist conditions like those present around the anus causing itching. Another infection is the Herpes Simplex virus infection. These infections are sexually transmitted and therefore can be prevented.
5. Creams and other applications - applying certain creams and ointments can give rise to this problem. If you have an underlying skin problem and have been prescribed a medicated ointment then beware of anal itching. This is one of the main side effects of using these external applications.
6. Washing too much or too little - we always advise all our patients to maintain a high level of hygiene. Always wash your anal area after passing stool or urine with water and wipe yourself dry. However too much washing and scrubbing can actually give rise to this problem too. Avoid using perfumed and harsh soaps while washing.
7. Foods that cause irritation - some foodstuffs can cause irritation of the rectal area while passing stools. Spicy foods like curry, hot sauces, pepper etc… , certain fruits like citrus fruits and grapes, tomatoes, coffee and other caffeinated beverages are known to cause irritation on the anal skin. Alcohol especially beer is another known cause.
8. Other medical problems - a number of health problems especially those involving the gastrointestinal system are known to cause problems around the anus. Diarrhoea and constipation are one of the main causes. While passing a hard stool and straining small tears of the anal skin occur which creates problems. Piles and skin tags are another cause for irritation. A fistula around the anus oozes a discharge, which can keep the area moist and promote itching.
9. Antibiotics and other medication - repeated use or abuse of antibiotics not only kills the harmful bacteria but also destroys the useful bacteria which keeps the yeast infections under control. Hence the yeast multiply and cause itching and other problems.
10. Diabetes and other chronic problems - chronic health problems and infections, which reduce the immunity of the individual make the person prone to acquiring certain infections.

HOW CAN THIS PROBLEM BE AVOIDED?
Anal itch can be avoided by taking care of yourself and the skin around the anus by following the tips given below.
1. Keep the area clean and hygienic - this point is most important. You have to constantly be aware of your hygiene. After passing stool or urine always wash the area with water. If possible use a hand shower or bidet as this enables the area to be thoroughly washed. Then use a non-perfumed, white toilet paper to wipe the area clean. Do not rub vigorously or use a cloth, which may irritate the area more. Always wipe from front to back and not the other way round.
2. Soap and detergent - use a mild soap, which is especially for sensitive skin and should be non-perfumed. Make sure that all the soap is washed off properly. While choosing a detergent look at the label and see whether it is sensitive skin. Harsh or too much detergent can also cause irritation of the skin around anus leading to itching.
3. Moisture - it is very important to keep that area dry. If you have a tendency to perspire a lot in that area change your underwear more often. It is always a good idea to change your underwear twice a day anyway. Wear only cotton underwear and avoid synthetic ones. Avoid tights, stockings, tight jeans and trousers as it does not allow air to circulate and accumulates moistures.
4. Avoid ointments, creams and powders - these things make the skin soggy and prone to getting infected and irritated. Powder tends to form small lumps in the crevices. You might be allergic to certain fragrance or perfume in these external applications.
5. Keep your nails cut - if you have a tendency to itch your anal area cut your nails short. This will prevent damage of the skin and prevent you from getting oro-rectal infections like worms.
6. Avoid diarrhoea and constipation - maintain healthy dietary habits like drinking pure water throughout the day and eating enough fiber in your diet in order to prevent constipation. Be very careful while eating or drinking something outside. Always boil or purify the water you drink, remember half the infections are acquired by drinking contaminated water especially diarrhoea. Do not eat any raw food or dairy products outside.
7. Underlying health problem - if you have any skin problem like eczema or psoriasis do not ignore it. Get proper treatment and cure for these problems. If you are diabetic then take care of your sugar levels. It is very important to avoid sexually acquired diseases because once acquired they become very difficult to treat and some like HIV have no known cure as yet.

THE TREATMENT FOR ANAL ITCH

As I have explained earlier, Anal itch is a symptom of an underlying problem and a number of different problems can cause it. It can be due to piles or worms or any other infection. There could already be a skin problem, which could be the cause. Therefore the Homoeopathic physician should first take the entire history in detail taking into account the person's constitution and other health problems. If there is diabetes then the person has to bring the sugar levels within the normal range. Advise on hygiene and self-care must be given to all the patients. Here are a few drugs, which have proven very effective in curing the Anal itch.

Homeopathy Remedies

SULPHUR
Sulphur is one of the most important remedies in our Materia Medica and is used often because of its effectiveness. It has special affinity of the gastro-intestinal system and the rectal area. The sulphur patient will complain of intense itching and burning of the anus. One look at him or her and you can tell from the shabby, unkempt appearance that this is a sulphur patient.
There is frequent desire to itch and redness of the anus is a characteristic of this drug. Here the cause could be piles or some skin problem like eczema. Or could be either diarrhoea or constipation where there is frequent urge but the patient does not feel satisfied even after passing stool. Sulphur is even useful in cases of threadworms, which could be irritating the area around anus.
The causes may be different but the Sulphur patient is always worse by bathing and being heated.

PETROLEUM
This remedy is more known for its effectiveness in treating skin problems. Therefore if there is an underlying skin problem, which seems to be the cause of the anal itch, think of this remedy. Also if the itching is due to piles or fissures with violent itching you must think of this drug. The around the anus appears dry, rough, cracked, which bleeds easily. This itching is worse at night and especially during winter season.
Petroleum has a very peculiar type of diarrhoea. It is watery, gushing, only in the daytime and it causes itching of the anal region. Diarrhoea could be caused by eating something like cabbage or during pregnancy the woman suffers from this type of diarrhoea.

NITRIC ACID
Nitric acid has great affinity for the rectal and anal areas. Here the rectal and anal problems could be because of piles or fissures. Here the patient will complaint of tearing pain while passing stool. This pain remains for hours after passing the stool. The piles bleed easily and could be prolapsed.
The anal itching could also be due to eczematous skin problems. Here there is oozing of a discharge on itching. There may even be bleeding due to the scratching.
Here walking or the slightest touch makes the condition worse. Night time and heat of the bed aggravates the problem. Peculiarly applying something hot gives relief.

TELLURIUM
extensive fungal infection of the genital area including the anal region. There was intense itching and on examination the skin

articale taken by dr shirin wadia clinical work and articles

Homeopathy works best for Dry & Painful cracks on the soles

2018-09-22T19:11:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy works best for Dry & Painful cracks on the soles

Dryness of the skin and cracks on the soles and feet are a common problem to persons of any age and any ethnic origin. The skin looks unhealthy and unhygienic, even though the person takes all possible care and precaution. However, this is the result of loss of proper nourishment and lack of good grooming habits.
Even we, human beings shed our skin. It might appear strange but most of dust that surrounds us in the air contains dead-skin particles; indicating the fact that our skin keeps on discarding the dead-cells, compensating the loss through regeneration of fresh cells, continuously during one’s lifetime. However, this process of regeneration slows down, as one gets aged. Skin also has the competence to protect itself, as also the internal organs against the vagaries of the nature. Even if the climate is cold or hot, the skin has the capacity to adapt and protect.

Causative factors for cracked feet:

Diseases and Disorders-Athlete’s foot, Psoriasis, Eczema, Thyroid disease, Diabetes and some other skin conditions may also cause cracked heels.
Being overweight can put a lot of pressure on the heel of a person’s foot.
Skin condition/diseases such as diabetes, psoriasis or eczema, cause people to suffer from dry skin, and dry skin that is responsible for cracked feet.
Dry skin or xerosis is one of the most common causes that lead to cracked heels.
Hard floors may also cause cracks in the feet. Standing for prolonged periods in a damp area such as a bathroom can cause dry and cracked heels.
Deficiency of vitamins, minerals and zinc
Continuous exposure to water

Symptoms

Surface on the skin are simple indicators of a faulty internal activity or an external abuse.
Red or Flaky Patches on feet
Peeling and Cracked Skin: This symptom generally follows the red or flaky skin. Peeling cracked skin is a definite sign of dry cracked heels and immediate measures must be taken to remedy the condition
Itchy skin is caused by the abnormal shrinking of the upper layers of dry skin. This excessive shrinking causes the stretching of the skin below and around the affected areas and this results in general discomfort and itching.
Bleeding or discharge from cracks in heels is a very serious problem as it indicates that the cracks not only affect the upper layers of the skin but also the lower layers of tissue. Deep cracks in the heels will also increase an individual’s risk of suffering from a skin infection in this area

Extreme conditions of surrounding atmosphere and improper care to the skin can result in dryness and disease. Dry skin could be also result because of excess usage of soap, which clears away the greasy protection of the skin that is produced as oil by the skin-glands. Psycho-somatic relationship cannot be ruled out in diseases of the skin. Emotional crises often lead to disruption of health, which is precipitated by climatic conditions like sunlight, snow, rain water, or the like, manifesting as a skin-disease.

Homeopathy approch
Skin disease can express in many forms. Cracks are most common, affecting the skin on the lips or in the palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. They might even bleed, and cause pain and suffering.

PETROLEUM: The medicine is made from this ‘CRUDE ROCK OIL’, which has that smell and taste. This is used as a remedy when the skin looks dry, rough and cracked, with sensitivity to even the slightest scratch. Winter fissures, cracks and peeling of skin can be relieved by the dosage of petroleum.
GRAPHITES: This is a mineral which is used as a medicine, effectively useful in skin affections with severe itching due to persistent dryness. Painful cracks and fissures in the ends of fingers, cracks in nipples, mouth and between fingers and toes could be brought to normal health by administration of this homoeo remedy. It is commonly known as ‘Black Lead’, which occurs as a black grey, soft gelatinous solid. This could be used as a preventive, when the skin just appears to crack with an unhealthy look. It also helps to cure dry skin with ulcers that discharge sticky fluid.
SULPHUR: It is the sublimated elemental sulphur, which is converted and used as medicine, in most therapies and practices of medicine. Homoeo also uses this, to relieve skin troubles that look very dirty, unhealthy and extremely dry. Cracks that develop in the lips and corners of the mouth with much dryness can be relieved with this remedy.
Acid.nit: Crackling of feet with bleeding on washing. Foetid foot sweat causing soreness of toes.Cold, blue nails. Chill blains on feet and toes.Splincter like pains.
Sarsaparilla Sarsaparilla Officinalis is a useful homeopathic treatment for cracked skin that appears on the sides of the fingers and toes. In such cases, the cracks are very deep. Pain, itching, and burning accompany such cracks. Sarsaparilla is also an excellent choice of homeopathic medicine for treating dry, hard and indurated skin . Skin complaints arising in the summer are also treated very effectively with Sarsaparilla Officinalis

commonly used in cases of cracks or fissures are Acid nit, Antim-crud, Apis mel, Ars alb, Bacillinum, Borax, Carbo animalis, Graphites, Hepar sulph, Hydrocotyle, Kali ars, Kali bich, Kali Brom, Lachesis, Lycopodium, Medorrhinum, Merc sol, Nat mur, Opium, Petroleum, Psorinum, Pulsatilla, Pyrogen, Ranunculosis bulbosis, Rhus tox, Silicea, Sulphur, Thuja, Tuberculinum, etc.. These Medicines should be taken under the advice and diagnosis of a qualified Homeopath
Other medicines like Antimonium Crudum and Natrum Muriaticum also help in solving most skin troubles.

Homeopathy Approach in HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)

2018-08-29T14:56:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy Approach in HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)

HERPES ZOSTER OR SHINGLES

Herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. This virus is the same one responsible for causing chicken pox infection. In fact a person suffering from herpes is most likely to have suffered from chicken pox at some point in his or her past. After the episode of chicken pox these virus remain dormant in the body and they reside in the nerve cells especially the root cells near the spinal cord.
The statistics tell us that 20% of those people who have suffered from chicken pox will get Herpes zoster in their lifetime. Thankfully this infection occurs only once in a person’s lifetime. It is very rare to suffer from herpes again. This infection is usually encountered in the middle age group of our population but that does not mean that a child cannot suffer from it too.

CAUSES THIS INFECTION

The Varicella zoster virus, which is lying dormant in the body, gets reactivated and causes the herpes zoster infection. Why or how does this virus suddenly awaken? The answer to this question is still not known for certain but there are many theories put forward by the medical faculty. According to most physicians when the immune system is weakened due to various reasons that’s the time when the virus gets reactivated, multiplies and triggers an infection.
The immune system can be compromised or weakened due to a number of causes. The most common ones are:-

Stress – it can either physical or mental and is one of the leading causes in lowering a person’s immunity. People do not realize the havoc stress can cause in their body.
Immuno-compromised individuals – these are patients whose immune system is weakened due to some other infection or illness. Any severe disease can cause this. HIV and AIDS patients seem to suffer from this infection as it’s the immune system which is attacked in these conditions. Cancer especially leukemia or lymphoma are responsible for a debilitated immune system.
Chemotherapy – surprising as it sounds chemotherapy for cancer actually suppresses the individual’s immune system giving the dormant virus a chance to resurface.
Medication – certain drugs and strong medication can have drastic side-effects on the body therefore a judicious use is always advised.
Cortisone – an indiscriminate use of this drug can cause adverse effects. It has a potent action on the immune system and suppresses it. Therefore the pros should always outweigh the cons while using it otherwise it is doing more harm than good.
Transplant patients – a person who has received any organ, be it a kidney or liver, has to take certain drugs in order for the donor organ to be accepted by the body. But unfortunately these drugs suppress the immune system and hence it gives an opportunity for the heroes virus to strike.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
This herpes virus travels along the course of the nerve towards the skin causing lesions along its path. Therefore Herpes eruptions are normally seen on any one side of the body only and they trace out the course of the nerve that is affected. The common areas of the body usually affected are Trunk, Buttocks, Face and Arms.
The early signs of Herpes are normally vague like mild weakness, slight fever, feeling of discomfort. After this prodromal period of 2 to 3 days the patient starts experiencing severe pain, burning sensations, some people get a sensation of tingling and numbness. The part becomes hypersensitive to touch and the patient won’t allow you to touch him. Itching is another troublesome symptom and it can be so severe as to keep the patient up all night. The eruptions may form blisters, which ooze and crust. Finally after a few days these scabs fall off and indicate that the person is now not infectious to others.

The first symptom is usually one-sided pain, tingling, or burning. The pain and burning may be severe and is usually present before any rash appears.

Red patches on the skin, followed by small blisters, form in most people.

The blisters break, forming small sores that begin to dry and form crusts. The crusts fall off in 2 to 3 weeks. Scarring is rare.
The rash usually involves a narrow area from the spine around to the front of the belly area or chest.
The rash may involve the face, eyes, mouth, and ears.

Other symptoms may include:

Abdominal pain
Fever and chills
General ill feeling
Genital sores
Headache
Joint pain
Swollen glands (lymph nodes)

You may also have pain, muscle weakness, and a rash involving different parts of your face if shingles affects a nerve in your face. The symptoms may include:

Difficulty moving some of the muscles in the face
Drooping eyelid (ptosis)
Hearing loss
Loss of eye motion
Taste problems
Vision problems

COMPLICATIONS
The most common complication is POST HERPETIC NEURALGIA. This neuralgia causes excruciating pain and can continue to trouble the patient for months to years. This usually occurs in the elderly patient whose immune system is weaker than the rest.
Another complication, which might occur in a few cases, is bacterial infection of the blisters. This delays the healing process.

Complications may include:

Another attack of shingles
Bacterial skin infections
Blindness (if shingles occurs in the eye)
Deafness
Infection, including encephalitis or sepsis (blood infection) in persons with a weakened immune system
Ramsay Hunt syndrome if shingles affects the nerves in the face

Prevention

Avoid touching the rash and blisters on persons with shingles or chickenpox if you have never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine.

A herpes zoster vaccine is available. It is different than the chickenpox vaccine. Older adults who receive the herpes zoster vaccine are less likely to have complications from shingles.

The United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that adults older than 60 receive the herpes zoster vaccine as part of routine medical care.

TREATMENT
This viral infection normally runs its course and resolves spontaneously within a few weeks. So why do we need to treat it? Firstly we must give symptomatic relief to the patient especially from the pain, burning, itching. Also supportive treatment has to be given for the other symptoms like fever, weakness etc.. But the most important aim of the treatment is to ensure that the patient does not suffer from complications of Herpes Zoster infection especially Post Herpetic Neuralgia. Homoeopathic medicines are found to be very effective against the Shingles infection. There are a number of Homoeopathic medicines to treat herpes but each individual case is taken in detail and the remedy selected on basis of the individual’s symptoms.

Homoeopathic remedies are extremely effective against Post Herpetic Neuralgia. This is because the correct homoeopathic remedy boosts the person’s own immunity to fight against the disease. Here are a few valuable remedies used in the treatment of Herpes Zoster.

RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS

About this medicine Dr. Magaret Tyler says:
"In the course of years one has had many cases of Herpes Zoster to treat, and fails to remember a Ranunculus case where few doses of a high potency did not wipe the trouble out in a couple of days pain and all."
There is severe stitching pain which becomes worse on slightest movement. The patient wants to keep still and cannot bear any touch or pressure. Here the vesicles are bluish black, crowded together in oval shaped groups with intolerable burning and itching oozing a dark yellow discharge when opened. The patient cannot tolerate cold air as it aggravates the pain.

ACONITE
A sudden pain on one side of the chest wall is felt after exposure to "dry cold" with great restlessness and fever or sudden redness and pain in any one of the eyeballs. The lids get swollen and red, with the eyes watering profusely. The affected side of the head aches severely.

IGNATIA
Sudden emotional shock can reactivate the dormant " chicken pox viruses" in the roots of our nerves. This shock could be of any kind. Here the symptoms are associated with hysterical outbursts.

OPIUM
Sudden fright or fear can even trigger an attack of Herpes. I had a patient once who happened to witness a gruesome accident. After this he kept on complaining of pain in the left side of his chest. First it was thought that the horror of the accident has shocked him and the pain was due to fear but within a few days the typical herpes rash was seen. Opium helped him overcome the disease and the shock.

Apis
Burning and stinging pain, much swelling.

Vesicles large, sometimes confluent.

Come out in cold weather.

Ulcerate with great burning, stinging pain.

Worse warmth: better cold applications.

Arsenicum Album
Confluent herpetic eruptions with intense burning of the blisters.

Sleepless after midnight.

Nausea and prostration; weakness.

Worse from cold of any kind, better from warmth.

"Herpes having a red, unwholesome appearance."

MEZEREUM

With severe neuralgic pains.

Itching, after scratching, turns to burning.

Worse from touch: in bed.

Vesicles form a brownish scabVariolinum
Burnett said Variolinum had wiped out the condition, pain and all-and one has seen this also

HERE ARE A FEW SELF CARE TIPS
These are a few pointers in order to give some relief and maintain good hygiene in a person suffering from Herpes.

Avoid using soaps and chemicals in the affected area. Use cool, wet compresses as this might help in reducing the pain.
Keep the skin clean and do not use the same towel or contaminated item twice. Wash the clothes separately from other members of the family.
Isolation of the affected individual should be done in order to prevent infecting others who are susceptible. This should be done atleast till all the scabs have fallen.
When the scabs fall off the skin may be cracked and dry. Here a little use of plain petroleum jelly may help.

refrance
Clinical cases By Dr Ajay Yadav
Dr Shirin wadia article on herpis

Homeopathy Helps you to Get Rid Of Oily Skin

2018-08-07T15:12:00.001+05:30

Homeopathy Helps you to Get Rid Of Oily Skin

Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look. Oily skin woes don’t trouble just teenagers. Anyone of any age can face a host of oily skin problems, especially acne, in summers. If you have oily skin, you will understand the irritation of having to blot your face dry, with a tissue, every couple of hours. Oily can often indicate underlying health issues including digestion disorders and thyroid problems. Investing in good skin care habits is as important as buying good products to handle your oily skin.

What Causes Oily Skin?

Oily skin is a common problem for many, the midday makeup meltdown adds to the skin woes. You must have experienced your sunscreen or foundation melting in the scorching heat, making your skin feeling greasy. So what is the exact reason behind oily skin? Let’s take a close look at it.

1. Genetics

If you inherit oily skin from your parents, you will be more susceptible to acne and clogged pores. This is because you have larger sebaceous glands that produce excess oils.

2. Overuse of Skincare Products

Everyone desires to have a younger looking, smoother and clearer skin. So many people make this common mistake of over cleansing and over exfoliating the skin. They scrub the skin using too much pressure. The skin on the face is far more sensitive and it needs proper care. However, this doesn’t mean you will overuse a particular cosmetic product. Since, it can have adverse effects on your skin and make it oilier.

3. Seasonal Changes

A rise in heat and humidity during summer and spring can lead to an increase in skin’s oil production. Sometimes, in winters the skin becomes dehydrated, so the skin produces excess oil to compensate for the loss of moisture.

4. Medications

Hormonal birth control and hormone replacement medications can cause increase in oil production. Sometimes, medicines can cause dehydration and this leads to excess oil production by the skin to compensate for the loss of natural moisture.

5. Use Of Incorrect Products

You have to know your skin well before using a product. For instance, if you use a cleanser for oily skin when you have a combination skin, then the skin will automatically lose its natural oil. As a result the skin will produce excess oil to compensate for the loss.

6. Hormonal Changes

A woman’s body goes through numerous hormonal changes at the various stages of her life. Hormonal changes happen during pregnancy, adolescence, pre and post menopause. So these hormonal changes often trigger excess oil production by the skin.

7. Stress

Stress is not only bad for health but it is equally bad for your skin. Since, stress triggers the secretion of androgen hormones, which leads to more oil production.

9. Sun Tanning

Sun tanning is never a good option for reducing oil production by the skin. It may temporarily dry out the skin, but as a reaction to the loss of natural oil the sebaceous glands will produce excess oil in order to protect the skin. Tanning also causes pigmentation problems.

10. Biotin Deficiency

Seborrheic Dermatitis (flaky and oily skin) could be due to biotin deficiency. Biotin deficiency is a rare nutritional disorder; it can be fatal if it is left untreated. It can happen to a person belonging to any age-group and gender. Biotin is a part of vitamin B family. Biotin deficiency is very rare in healthy people because the daily requirement of biotin is actually very low. Different types of food replenish the biotin needed by the body and even intestinal bacteria synthesize small amounts of biotin.
Biotin deficiency can be caused by regular intake of raw egg whites. Since egg whites have a large amount of avidin, which binds biotin strongly. Also genetic disorders like biotinidase deficiency, multiple carboxylase deficiency and Holocarboxylase Synthetase deficiency can lead to inborn or late-onset forms of deficiency. Supplementation with biotin is a primary method of treatment.

How To Recognize Oily Skin?

The hormones called androgens stimulate healthy oil production, which is beneficial for our skin. But, the same thing becomes a problem when the oil production happens in excess amounts. This excess oil makes our skin appear greasy.

Skin Test

A simple test can be performed to check whether your skin is oily or not:

Take a paper napkin and press it on your face.
Specially the T-zone area (the entire forehead down to your nose and chin).
Press the napkin for few seconds.
The paper will appear translucent with oil when you pull it out.

Dos And Don’ts

Here are a few things, which you should keep in mind, if you have oily skin:

It is important to take care of oily skin. Whether it is less oily or more, proper care should be taken to avoid further damage.
Avoid experimenting with your skin.
Never treat oily skin with newly launched products without proper knowledge.
Too much of exfoliation and toning will make your skin even more oily.

Home Remedies To Treat Oily Skin:

If your skin produces excess natural oil, and if your genes are responsible for it, then you can tri this

1. Cleansing

Washing your face with lukewarm water 3 times a day will help remove excess oil and stop acne formation. Try to splash cold water on your face; this will close the pores and maintain the pH balance of your skin.
Remember, washing your face too often can dry out your skin.

Deep cleansing is essential for a healthy skin. Remember that some amount of oil is essential for healthy skin; if your cleanser removes too much oil then the layer of protection will be lost. So avoid cleansers that contain oils, waxes and soaps. Cleansers containing salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid) or glycolic acid (alpha hydroxy acid) may also be helpful for gently cleaning and exfoliating oily skin. These two acids are found in cleansers which are used to treat acne-prone skin. However, if you have a very sensitive skin then you should go for cleansers that have very low concentrations of this acid. Using a right daily cleanser is a good start and it should be the part of daily skin care regimen.

2. Exfoliation

Exfoliating oily skin with a gentle scrub removes dead skin cells, grime, excess oils and makes it smoother. You can prepare an exfoliator at home with any of the following available resources. Here are the exfoliation homemade remedies for oily skin:
a. Oatmeal Scrub

Take plain, unsweetened oatmeal.
Blend in a food processor to break it into smaller bits.
Mix with aloe vera gel (raw) to form a paste.
Rub your face and neck area for 2 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.
Follow up with toner.

b. Honey, Baking Soda and Lemon Scrub

Honey has anti-bacterial properties and moisturizes oily skin.
Take ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon honey.
Mix them well.
Rub the mixture onto your face using clear finger tips.

3. Toning

Toning improves the blood circulation to the surface of the skin. It closes the pores, refreshes the skin and adds a glow to the skin. You can use the following home-made toners to give that healthy touch to your skin.
a. Apple Cider Vinegar Spray

Mix equal parts of vinegar with water in a small spray bottle and use it as a toner.
Spray the mixture directly on your face. It is an effective toner remedy for oily skin.

b. Green Tea Toner

Green tea is known for its anti-oxidant property and as a skin purifier too.
Take a teaspoon of green tea.
Brew it a little strong.
Cool it down and store in a spray bottle.
This natural toner can be used twice daily.
A great option for oily skin.

4. Face Mask

The use of facial masks makes the dull face soft and bright. Make your own face mask by using the following household ingredients.
a. Clay Mask

Take facial clay; it can be obtained from any chemist.
Mix 2 teaspoons of clay with warm water and apply evenly on your face and neck.
Leave it for 5 minutes.
Don’t let it dry.
Then rinse it off.

b. Egg White Mask

It can be used to soak up the excess oil.
Take 1 teaspoon honey with an egg white.
Stir well.
Add a little gram flour to make a paste.
Apply for 5 minutes and then rinse off.

c. Mashed Mango Mask

Mash a little bit of mango.
Rub it on your face.
Keep it for a few minutes. Then rinse off.

5. Moisturizer

Even the gentlest cleansers can have drying effect on the skin, and this becomes prominent with increasing age. So to reduce the drying effects of cleansers, you need to use a lightweight oil free moisturizer right after cleansing. Like cleansers, many moisturizers contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic and lactic acids. Age and sun exposure makes it difficult for the new skin cells to replace the older ones; this causes a layer of dead skin cells to come to the surface.
Alpha hydroxyl acids or AHAs can help to improve skin tone by removing dead skin cells and excess oil. The moisturizers remove the glue like substance that holds the dead skin cells to your skin. Once the dead skin cell layer is removed, the skin looks visibly glowing and healthy. So if you feel moisturizers are not essential for oily skin, think again!

6. Need to Use Sunscreen

Regardless of skin type, all skins need protection from the damaging ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays of the Sun. Sunscreen also prevent wrinkles and age spots from appearing on the skin. Since Sun protection is imperative, it is best to make an informed decision before you buy your sunscreen.
The sunscreen should be gentle and light and it should not clog pores. Choose one with little or no fragrance if you have sensitive and acne-prone skin. Choose a sunscreen with sun protection factor of 15-30. If you are hitting the beach or going for swimming then the SPF should be higher than 30. Apply the sunscreen again after taking a bath or washing your face.

7. Fuller’s Earth

Fuller’s Earth or Multani Mitti acts like a natural cleanser and skin purifier. Fuller’s Earth is rich in Magnesium Chloride that can help to fight acne and blemishes.You can blend fuller’s earth with rosewater or milk and use it on your skin as an effective face pack. People with oily skin can use fuller’s earth as a natural drying agent.
This is one of the best home remedies for oily skin as Fuller’s Earth doesn’t rob skin of its natural oil and moisture, and gives the skin a natural glow. It also removes dead skin cells and improves skin texture. To get a glowing skin you can make a face pack using one beaten egg, a spoon of yogurt and a spoon of Fuller’s Earth. Keep it for 20 minutes and then wash it off. You can add some ground almond and pieces of glycerin soap to the fuller’s earth and use it as a scrub to remove blackheads and whiteheads. Blend neem paste, clove powder and rose water with Fuller’s Earth to remove acne and acne marks. Fuller’s Earth also reduces suntan and pigmentation.

A Word of Caution

Remember that we all fall into one of these skin types – normal, dry, combination or oily. But our skin type changes with the change in weather conditions. Your oily skin may turn combination when you visit a cool place. So, always pay attention to your skin. Your skin will produce more oil (sebum) to keep it moisturized. So, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Don’t let your diet, stress, and lifestyle affect your skin. Your skin type fluctuates and changes due to these factors.

A Few Skincare Tips

Be very consistent with your skin care regime. Cleaning and moisturizing your skin before retiring to bed is very important. Apply powder based make-up and don’t forget to clean it off before sleeping. Use oil blotting papers during the day to absorb excess oil. Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains. And apply aloe vera gel at bed time to keep your oily skin well-moisturized without making it greasy.

A balanced diet and proper lifestyle can make your skin less prone to problems. Some people, who have oily skin genetically, must be extra cautious while using skincare products. A daily skincare regime and making healthy choices while eating can go long way to solve oily skin problems. After all we all desire to have a healthy flawless skin, but we need to work towards achieving it.
Hope you found these tips and home remedies to cure oily skin useful. Leave us your feedback in the comments section below.

Heredity

Diet
Hormone levels
Pregnancy
Birth control pills
Cosmetics you use
Humidity and hot weather

Because of the hormonal shifts of adolescence, oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age. The flow of sebum or oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. During pregnancy and menopause, hormonal imbalances can also upset the oil balance and increase the activity of sebaceous glands.
Many people have skin that is oily only in certain areas and dry or normal in others, a condition known as combination skin.

Skin Care for Oily Skin

The great advantage of oily skin is that it ages at a slower rate than other skin types.

Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the oil glands work overtime to compensate for the loss of natural oils.
Avoid skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. They cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink. This restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and breakouts.
To cleanse oily skin, use oil-based products as they dissolve sebum effectively. Opt for oil-free moisturizers to maintain a shine-free complexion.
Keep your skin very clean. Limit washing your face to two or three times a day. Too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil.
Choose your cleanser with care. Avoid heavy cleansing creams. Avoid the use of harsh soaps or cleansers. Use a pure soap with no artificial additives. Try an antibacterial cleansing lotion or a lightly medicated soap, and use it in combination with a water rich in minerals, not tap water. Do not use cleansers or lotions that contain alcohol. After cleansing, apply a natural oil-free moisturizer to keep the skin supple.
Use hot water when washing your face. Hot water dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water.
If your skin is extremely oily, three or four daily cleansings may be in order and little or no moisturizing necessary before you are 30 years old. After that point, the skin around your eyes and mouth and on your throat may benefit from a nightly moisturizing, plus a mere touch of moisturizer in the morning.
When cleansing, massage your face well with your fingertips, using an upward and outward motion. Be careful not to rub soap into the skin; it can clog pores.
If your oily skin is scaly, you can often correct the problem by using a deep-cleaning exfoliant on alternate nights, and following the treatment with a light coating of moisturizer.
Try using a clay or mud mask. If you have sensitive skin, use white or rose-colored clays.
Use a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you wish, and apply a clarifying mask one or two times a week.
Choose cosmetic and facial care products specifically designed for oily skin.
Before applying makeup, use an antiseptic day cream with active ingredients that diminish sebaceous secretions. Look for benzyl peroxide in the list of active ingredients.
Use a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you wish, and apply a clarifying mask one or two times a week.
Natural Skincare
Half an hour before taking your bath apply on your face half teaspoon each of lime and cucumber juice mixed together.
If your skin is excessively oily, mix in a few drops of eau de cologne. This not only helps keep oiliness away but also helps in refining the pores of the skin by acting as astringent, thereby preventing acne.
To prevent the problem of your makeup becoming patchy either on the forehead, chin or nose due to excessive oiliness in these areas, apply a little cucumber juice on the excessively oily parts of your face, dry thoroughly and then apply your makeup.
If your whole face turns patchy after makeup is applied on it, then apply equal parts of lime juice and witch-hazel. Dry well before putting on your makeup.
Choose an astringent that contains acetone, which is known for dissolving oil. Strong astringents will do more harm than good, stimulating an overproduction of oil.
To clear away excess oil, use a clay or mud mask. Blend together well 1 teaspoon green clay powder and 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen minutes, then rinse well with lukewarm water. Do this at least three times a week--or more.
Once or twice daily, mix equal parts of lemon juice and water together. Pat mixture on your face and allow it to dry, then rinse with warm water. Follow with a cool-water rinse.

Diet for Oily Skin

Take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt.
Take plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits.
Have your blood brought up to par by the suitable administration of necessary vitamins, iron and similar substances.
Even a slight deficiency in vitamin B2 can cause oily skin. Nutritional yeast, wheat germ and organ meats provide both vitamin B5 and vitamin B2. Other good sources of vitamin B2 are whole grains, beans, nuts, and royal jelly. Buckwheat, black beans and whole rice are excellent to supply the body with iron and rejuvenate pate skin.
Drink plenty of quality water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.
Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid pork and fried and highly seasoned foods. Consume no animal fats, or heat-processed vegetable oils.
Do not cook with oil. Do not eat any oils that have been subjected to heat, whether in processing or cooking. If a little oil is necessary, such as in salad dressing, use cold-pressed canola or olive oil only.
Do not drink soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. Avoid sugar, chocolate, and junk food.

Common mistakes that you should avoid if you have Oily skin

Washing too often

Having an oily skin might make you feel the need to wash your face several times a day. Fact is that you should simply blot away the oil. Washing your face multiple times will strip your skin off its natural oils. This will either leave you with an overly dry skin or send your skin cells into overdrive and lead to more oiliness. Don’t use a facewash more than twice a day.

Minimize that makeup

Even if you have purchased a special foundation, concealer and compact for oily skin, keep your makeup usage to the bare minimum. Especially avoid using makeup daily in summers. If you have any thyroid problems, you are already prone to pimple breakouts. Makeup that is left on for several hours will clog your pores and worsen skin problems like acne.

Skipping the moisture

Skipping the moisturiser is a huge mistake. Using a moisturiser, after washing your face,will actually help cut down on the amount of oil your skin secretes. This will prevent your pores from getting clogged and save you from several skin issues including pimples and blackheads. Choose a light, liquid moisturiser, specially made for oily skin, which is free of cocoa butter and any oils.

Touching the acne

If you are facing thyroid problems, you will probably have a very oily skin with acne. Yes, we have all felt that strong temptation to break pimples to avoid going in public with those ugly, pus-filled boils. Avoid bursting your pimples or removing blackheads with your nails. Your nails carry germs that can worsen your acne problem and leave ugly scars.

Overusing skin products

This one holds true for all skin types. Just like you must avoid using an excess of cosmetics, you must avoid overusing skin care products. Don’t use a facewash more than twice a day or a scrub more than once a week. Similarly, avoid changing your products too often. If you have excessively oily skin and can’t decide on which skin care products are the best for you, do consult a dermatologist.

Exposure to sunlight

A little sun is good; it gets you the vitamin D that your body needs. However, an overexposure to the harmful UV rays can damage your delicate skin cells. Always use sunscreen and cover your skin when outdoors. Avoid the sun rays between noon and 4pm, for this is when they are at their harshest.

Bad dietary habits

Yes, it ultimately boils down to what’s in your plate. Make sure that your daily diet includes plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.If you are dealing with thyroid problems, limit your intake of fried food and sugary snacks. Foods that are high in sugar cause a spike in blood sugar that can send your skin cells into overdrive. Make sure you drink at least 10 glasses of water a day. Avoid aerated sodas and packaged juices

Herbs for Oily Skin

Aloe vera has excellent healing properties. Apply aloe vera gel topically, as needed.
Burdock root, chamomile, horsetail, oat straw, and thyme nourish the skin.
Lavender is very good for oily skin. Mist your skin with lavender water several times daily.
A facial sauna using lemongrass, licorice root, and rosebuds is good for oily skin. Two or three times a week, simmer a total of 2 to 4 tablespoons of dried or fresh herbs in 2 quarts of water. When the pot is steaming, place it on top of a trivet or thick potholder on a table, and sit with your face at a comfortable distance over the steam for fifteen minutes. You can use a towel to trap the steam if you wish. After fifteen minutes, splash your face with cold water and allow your skin to air dry or pat it dry with a towel. After the sauna, you can allow the herbal water to cool and save it for use as a toning lotion to be dabbed on your face with a cot- ton ball after cleansing.
Witch hazel applied to the skin is excellent for absorbing oil.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy considers skin problems to be a general bodily imbalance. Hence treatment is constitutional. Consult an experienced homeopath if the condition does not improve.
Take Mercurius for an oily face that smells unpleasant, with trembling, sticky perspiration and overproduction of saliva. Oiliness is worse in cold and hot weather.
Natrum mur is useful for a person with an oily, shiny face that is worse on hairy parts, and who is constipated.

Natrum Mur: A good homeopath will administer this medicine only after having inquired a litany of things about your constitution. A homeopathic preparation varies from person to person depending upon the constitution of their body. If you have oily skin, you are prone to pore - clogging, acne, pimples and pockmarks. Natrum Mur efficiently deals with these problems. It helps in removing excess oil from the pores, making your skin glow at the same time. Prescription of this medicine is based on symptoms like inability to cope with difficulties, nervousness, intolerance to heat exposure, and an agitated disposition.
Psorinum: Your greasy skin often casts a shadow on your natural complexion. Oily skin makes you look exhausted at all times of the day. You can benefit from Psorinum as it deals with the People who sweat profusely and suffer from body odor problems or people susceptible to cold are usually advised to take this medicine.
Kali Bromatum: Excess oil secretion often leads to the development of pus containing acne or pimples. These pimples, when diminish, may leave permanent or long lasting marks on your face. Scars and marks further result in pigmentation. Such problems can take a huge toll on your psychological health, leading you to be overly concerned about the way you look or losing interest in self appearance. In this regard, Silicea and Kali Bromatum can work wonders for your oily skin and its resultant effects.
Berberis Aquifolium: No amount of make up can mar the appeal of clear skin. If you have oily skin, you are likely to face dullness. Since dirt easily settles on a greasy skin, it can make you look darker than usual. Berberis Aquifolium is an unparalleled medication in homeopathy that treats the above conditions without any side effects.

Bryonia alba : Skin is greasy specially on the face. The skin is hot and the face has a yellow appearance.
Mercurius sol. : Skin remains constantly wet, moist and greasy. There is excessive perspiration worse during the night.

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Homeopathy Remedies for Atherosclerosis

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Homeopathy Remedies for Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the thickening and hardening of the coronary arteries. When an artery becomes hardened, its walls become rigid and non elastic. This is caused by excessive deposits of fatty substances in the inner walls of the arteries. A diet rich in cholesterol, hydrogenated fat, and low in fiber allows plaques to form in the walls of the arteries.

As fatty substances build-up within the inner walls of the vessel, it lessens the flow of blood to the heart muscle. If a piece of plaque wall breaks and completely obstructs the flow of blood to the heart muscle, it will lead to a heart attack. If the impairment occurs in the blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain, it will lead to a stroke.

The most common symptom of atherosclerosis is intense, pain in the chest, (angina pectoris), caused when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen and blood supply.

People with diabetes, high blood pressure, or high blood cholesterol may develop atherosclerosis.

A cerebral hemorrhage may occur if atherosclerosis is combined with hypertension (high blood pressure).

Deposits of fat substances pose a hazard to the vessels of the heart, brain, and lower extremities. If the blood supply to the lower extremities is reduced, it may lead to the death of the leg tissue. Diabetics may develop atherosclerotic obstructions in the arteries of the leg. One must avoid injuries to the leg.

Homeopathy for Atherosclerosis

Crataegus oxyacantha tones the weak heart. It prevents the build-up of plaque in the arteries.

Plumbum metallicum relieves cardiac muscle pain, headache with spasm in the eyes.

Baryta carbonica is indicated in the treatment of atherosclerosis, dementia, confusion, and cardiac weakness.

Aurum metallicum treats angina pectoris, hypertension, and atherosclerosis.

Cactus grandiflorus supports the cardiovascular system. It treats congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, and atherosclerosis.

Fumaria is a herbal tonic for atherosclerosis. It improves the blood supply to the heart.

Digitalis treats angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, and atherosclerosis.

Magnesium treats cholesterol induced atherosclerosis.

Lycopodium treats premature aging, and atherosclerosis. The person lacks self-confidence.

Viscum album is indicated for hypertrophy of the heart; atherosclerosis.

Diet Tips

Avoid a high fat diet.

Avoid cow milk, butter, margarine, and shortening. These products clog the arteries.

Eat a well-balanced, high-fiber diet based on fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Chlorophyll detoxifies the blood. Consume plenty of leafy, dark green vegetables.

Restrict your sodium intake.

Avoid foods rich in saturated fats.

Garlic helps prevent atherosclerosis. In the morning take a tiny piece of garlic and crush it with the knife. Follow with a glass of water (swallowing instead of chewing avoids garlic breath).

Spread ground flax seeds on your food, they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber, and flavonoids.

Drink Green tea, it slows down the progression of atherosclerosis.

Drink eight to ten glasses of water per day.

Daily evacuation of the bowels is vital.

Homeopathy best for Under Eyes Bags & Puffiness

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Homeopathy best for Under Eyes Bags & Puffiness

Bags under the eyes are often the result of temporary conditions and may be some combination of: lack of sleep, chronic stress, poor diet and/or fatigue which can result from illness or medications for example. People who suffer from allergies and sensitivities often have a bigger problem with bags & Dark circle under as well.To study the face is to study the organs connected to each feature- The kidneys are represented in the area located under the eyes. Puffy/bags/discoloration is usually a sign of an imbalance within the kidneys. This said; Treatment must be from the perspective of all realms (mental/physical/emotional.) A trauma of 'fear' causes imbalances within this organ (kidneys). It is impossible to post a handfull of remedies that might apply.

Symptoms

Bags, bagginess or puffiness of the skin under the eyes

Causes

Lack of sleep and especially sleeping on side or stomach
Nutrition, poor diet, and especially foods that increase fluid retention such as salty foods
Seasonal and other allergies
Some medications
Aging: as we age the muscles supporting the eye lids sag, and puffiness can result
Occasionally, but not so often, baggy eyes can be related to thyroid and/or kidney problems. See dark circles under eyes. also
Puffiness under eyes is caused by many factors to name a few
1 Fluid Retention and heredity
2.Oversleeping
3. Sleep deprivation
4. Allergies
5. Alcohol
6. Skin Disorders
7.Aging
8.Hypothyroidism
9.Crying
10.Nephrotic syndrome Etc

Homeopathy approch
Homeopathy does offers certain medicines for swelling under the eyelids or around the eyelids. Medicines like kali carb, apis, china are often used. But the success of treatment depends on conditions like whether the swelling is oedematous in nature, or there is collection of fat, or there is lax tissue, or if this is a hereditary feature. If the eye bags show any variation in size with the day then they have a much better prognosis with homeopathy.

Apis – allergic, puffy swollen eye bags. Burning, stinging pains. Sensitive to light.
Belladonna – yellow sclera of easy. Pupils dilated, throbbing pains. Worse on right side. Eyes feel swollen. Sensitive to light. Red hot swollen.
Bryonia – sharp stabbing pains worse upon movement. Sensitive to light, itching burning.
Chronic remedies (has been there a long time)
Hepar sulph – yellowish sunken complexion, cant read, sensitive to light, wind, over sensitive.
Merc sol – sensitive to temperature. Pale, dirty looking. Mucus in morning. Dilated pupils. Burning acrid discharges.
Staphysagria – sunken eyes and blue rings. Dry eyes. Pupils dilated. Thos suffering form an abusive situation.
Sulphur – old-looking, worse from heat. Burning, sand in eye. Trembling eyes. Halo seen around bright objects

Homeopathy cell salts -
Calc fluor – chronic eye bags, connective tissue weakness
Nat sulph acute or chronic eye bags from liver issues
Silicea – chronic eye bags and connective tissue weaknes

Clear your dark cirle with Homeopathy

Home Remedies & Complementary Care

As part of natural eye care, the healing properties of flowers and plants are used to treat minor problems such as puffiness under the eyes. Creams and lotions that contain herbs that help reduce fluid retention can be helpful. Massage and acupressure which increase circulation are also helpful.

Don't rub your eyes
Sleeping position If you sleep on your side or stomach, try sleeping on your back and even add an extra pillow under your head.
Allergies If you suffer from hay fever or allergies, a neti pot may help reduce excess fluid buildup.
Diet Eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet, avoid excessive alcohol, stop smoking.
Makeup Remove makeup before you go to bed
Cucumber water or thin slices of cucumber be applied to the skin around the eyes, especially if the skin is looking dry. Leaving the slices on the skin for at least fifteen minutes while relaxing will make your eyes look like new!
Tea Bag Treatment: Try applying a cold compress of rosemary tea to increase circulation, which helps reduce swelling around the eyes. Make tea by bringing a half-cup of fresh rosemary and a quart of water to a boil. Steep for 20 minutes, then strain and chill. Soak a washcloth in the tea, ring out extra liquid and place over eyes for 15 to 20 minutes, once a day, as needed.
Acupressure: This is a great circulation-boosting easy exercise that you can do yourself. Close your eyes and gently press your ring finger underneath one eye, moving from the inside corner to the outside corner. Do this 10 to 15 times. Then repeat on the other eye. You might also see our free eye exercises to help relax the muscles around your eyes.
Cold compress: Close your eyes and gently cover them with a cold washcloth for about five minutes, several times a day. This can improve circulation and slightly reduce the puffiness that some people experience.
Moisturizer: You can slightly plump up your skin using a good moisturizer, that contains vitamin C, licorice or fennel, and stabilized oxygen. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects skin cells from damage and supports collagen production. Licorice and fennel remove inflammation, and stabilized oxygen is a form of hydrogen peroxide that promotes circulation.
Spread on the sunscreen. Use a sunscreen especially made for the face with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, but preferably 20, "all day every day," to protect the skin under your eyes.
Freeze some parsley in ice cubes. Use the parsley cubes instead of eye creams to diminish dark circles and puffiness. Parsley is packed with chlorophyll which helps fade darkness, while the ice cubes reduce the swelling.
Some other Potato/Cucumber combinations that are helpful.
- Close your eyes and cover eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
- Grate a cucumber, squeeze to take out its juice and refrigerate. Make a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.
- Dip some cotton in a 1:1 mixture of potato and cucumber juices. Put the cotton on your eyelids and keep for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water.
Lemon/Tomato combinations are helpful.
- Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) on the black circles 2 times a day.
- Make a paste out of the following:
  - 1 tsp. tomato juice,
  - 1/2 tsp. lemon juice,
  - a pinch of turmeric powder, and
  - 1 tsp. of flour.
  Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing.
Turmeric - pineapple paste try a paste of turmeric with pineapple juice.
Mint apply crushed mint around the eye.
Almond Oil massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bed time daily for 2 weeks and see the improvement. Almond helps to remove dark circles, and is an excellent "skin food".
Vitamin E Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with a mixture of honey and egg white.
Alternating hot and cold cloths alternate a hot (but comfortable) washcloth with a cold washcloth under your eyes for 10 minutes to increase circulation.
Egg White: Astringent egg white tightens your pores and reduces puffy bagginess. Egg whites have lots of the B vitamins that promote good circulation and reduce inflammation. You'll want to make sure your eggs have been tested for Salmonella. Dab half a teaspoon of one raw egg white on the clean, dry skin around your eyes only - don't get it into your eyes. Leave it on for about 15 minutes until it dries and then rinse well with warm water. Finally, wash your hands with soap and water.

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Homeopathy For Acne & Acne Scars

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Homeopathy For Acne & Acne Scars

The skin problems of the face are the first offender of a teenager’s personality causing physical and psychological stress. Teenage people feel pimples as a sign of adolescence and feel happy initially, but later get worried with its suffering. To get rid of it, teenagers often do mask their face with cream, lotions and makeup’s obstructing the breath of the facial skin. Hence adolescent age person often faces the facial complaint of pimples. It also produces an inferiority complex to the person when he/she has marks over the face and makes them feel it as an effect of sin and a clear, smooth, fair and beautiful skin as a blessing

Acne is an inflammatory affection of the sebaceous glands. Most of the cases start around puberty. Appearing from age of twelfth to the eighteenth year and lasting from five to ten years if untreated. Inflammation and disease of the sebaceous glands is under the control of the endocrine system. The adolescent's personality is reduced as blackheads appear on their face. Usually seated on the face, chest, or back. Spread over the nose, cheeks, chest, forehead, temples, and back.Acne is a term commonly used for numerous pimples and complexion problems. Acne is only a skin problem and does not affect general health unless otherwise get complicated. Pimples are the mild form of Acne which is a sebaceous gland disorder, mostly occurring in teenage people due to hormonal changes. It may occur in children and adult rarely. The pimples usually subside after the age of 23. It is a superficial infection of the skin forming blisters (papules) which may vary in size, shape, colour, course and effects. Pimples usually occur on the face involving the neck, chest, back and upper arms sometimes. It is usually caused by the blockage of skin pores or obliterated inflamed duct of sebaceous glands in the skin. So pimples are a combination of dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria. It later involves sebaceous glands and hair roots or follicles.

Stages of Acne-

Acne progresses as inflammatory red spots (papule), blackheads (comedones) or whiteheads, and if it gets deeper, produces boil-like lesions called nodules or cysts. Bacteria are the common culprit to all forms of pimples. Skin produces excess sebum (for lubrication) during hormonal changes or bacterial infection, which may be felt as oily material in the face. This excess sebum attracts dust and forms plug which closes the pores of the skin. After this lesion heals, scars will form as permanent marks of the pimples occurrence in the skin.

The preliminary stage of a pimple is the

Comedone- Blackheads which are open and dark in colour. These are caused by blockage of pores and get their dark colour through skin debris containing excessive melanin pigment

Whiteheads are dangerous form of pimple and contains pus. If we neglect this condition, the inflammation goes into the sebaceous gland and hair follicles, forming cystic mass which may be very painful. These cysts may rupture and become scar.

Tyeps of Acne

Acne-Vulgaris (Acne-Simplex- pimples)– most common in adults with papule, comdones, nodules, and pustules.

Acne Indurata – deep seated infection which occurs mostly in back.

Acne-Fulminans – highly inflammatory pustule usually accompanied with fever

Acne-Cosmetica – low grade acne in teenagers who continously uses cosmetics

Acne-Rosacea- an extensive form occurs in hot climate especially in the nose. It mostly occurs in old people with hypertrophied tissue

Acne-Varioliformis- deep seated reddish leision which leaves a depressed or puckered skin like variola

Acne-Artificialis-which occurs due to intake of salts of iodide or bromide or drugs which contain these substances or contact with tar or petroleum products.

Causes of Pimples - Science is not so much developed to pin point the exact cause and to rule out the same. But it is noticed in various circumstances why pimples erupt favourably. They are as follows

A) Hormonal changes- occurring during puberty, menstrual periods, pregnancy, and while start using and stop using birth control pills will mostly aggravate the pimples. The male sex hormone testosterone (also found in women) triggers the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum, making the skin greasy which in turn causes pimples.

Period of Puberty- Is Pimple a sign of puberty? It occurs in both sexes due to excess sebum production, but predominately occurs in females.
Premenstrual symptom- Is Pimple an indicator of periods? Mostly in women, pimples are more frequently worsened at the time of menstruation.

B) Bacteria - The most common Bacteria’s which causes pimples are Propionibacterium acne, Corynebacterium acne, Staphylococcus albus & Pityrosporon ovale

C) Foods and intakes - Oily, fatty, pastry, spicy and fast foods, chocolates, nuts, and milk produces more sebum, leading to more pimples.

Bromine and iodine salts intake or medicines containing these substance, which are mainly used for cold, sedative, and analgesic will also cause pimples.

D) Environment - Increased exposure to ultraviolet rays (sun exposure) and also environmental irritants such as pollution and high humidity will also cause pimples.

E) Hereditary factors - it is often found to be run in families

F) Physical and mental stress- may aggravate the condition for a flare up.

G) Cosmetics-Greasy cosmetics stick to the skin and form a plug in pore causing pimples

H) Infection- Dental sepsis and Sinusitis sometimes cause pimples

Medication- in Allopathy, mostly medicines are not prescribed, but in extreme cases antibiotics are used to control the infection. But prolonging the course of antibiotics, often manage the situation temporarily and usually recurs after stoppage.

External applications

· Antibacterial cream –acts as a bactericidal, germicidal and also opens pores

· Cleansers- a mixture of oil and water which cleans and moisturizes dry skin

· Cortisone (steroid) cream- temporarily vanish the symptoms of the pimples

· Exfoliating cleansers of salicylic acid peels the outer layer of the skin as flakes to open pores. This will cause redness and soreness.

· Skin toner of diluted alcohol, water and glycerine will be useful in oily skin.

· Applying Vitamin A – retinol – helps in promoting skin peeling. It often produces hypersensitiveness to sunlight

Hormone treatment – Birth control pills (containing an oestrogen and a progestrone) can improve acne symptoms. Dryness of the skin and headaches may come as adverse effects

Homeopathic approach -

Homoeopathic treatment can give permanent relief to recurrent pimples. The early you treat, you get speedy and complete cure with out 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 suppress the condition and prone for skin thickening. Tendency to eruption or pimples is in the body, not in face itself to cure with ointments, so always it is better to avoid topical applications as much as possible. You can notice this with people often using face fair creams which maintains the skin during the time of use only. If they discontinue the usage, it will become worse than before.

Some people relate pimples with heat cause, sleep, hairy constitution, more sweat, more sebum secretion and they try to eliminate it and treat for that. But What ever may be the reason or reaction, if we get energized or immunity, disease will not affect us.

The Internal Homoeopathy Medicine is often the best natural option to stop the recurrence of acne by raising natural resistance towards acne without side-effects. The correct direction of cure is not like shutting off. 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 homoeopathic medicine, the disease will not go off, all of a sudden, but recurs with less intensity and short duration with out pain and much disturbance. It will also heal fast and finally fade to cure. This is Right direction of safest and permanent cure.

Antimonium crudum Small red acne on the face, acne in drunkards with gastric problems , thirst and white layered tongue.

Antimonium tartaricum

Obstinate cases, with Inclination to pustulation, are curable with this medicine.

Arsenicum album

When there is great burning and debility.

Arsenicum iodatum

Especially useful in severe obstinate cases. According to Dr. W.A. Dewey -Acne rosacea yields to Arsenicum Iodatum or Sulphur Iodide.

Arsenicum sulphuratum rubrum

Is indicated in acne when accompanied by eczema or psoriasis.

Asterias rubens

Is the head remedy for acne on the face at the age of puberty. " If it fails in that case follow Kali Brom and Radium Bro 30-J.N. Shinghal. "

Aurum arsenicum

Acne, pimples on the face and forehead, pustules. Lupus.

Belladonna

Acne punctata in young persons; bright red pimples; and in plethoric persons with scarlet flushings.

Berberis aquifolium

Pimples on the face of girls. It is especially useful where the skin is rough and the acne persists.

Borax veneta

Pimples on the face, nose and lips,; red papulous eruptions on cheeks.

Bovista lycoperdon

Acne due to the use of cosmetics, specially in summer.

Calcarea carbonica

When there are menstrual disorders and congestion to the head.

Calcarea phosphorica

Acne in anaemic girls at teenage years, with vertex headache and flatulent indigestion, relieved by eating.

Calcarea sulphurica

Being the chief blood purifier it proves an indispensable remedy in all stages of the disease. It is especially indicated where the acne suppurate.

Carbo vegetabilis

Varicose veins on nose or when the causative factor is the gastric derangement.

Causticum

It is of benefit in cases which have not been improved by Sulph., Hep. Sul. or Ars. Persons with old warts on the nose or eyebrow.

Dulcamara

Rash on the face before menses.

Hepar sulphur

Pimples of the size of a pea in different area of the body, the least scratch or injury inclines to ulceration or gathering; styes on the eyelids.

Hydrocotyle asiatica

Especially useful when connected with uterine derangement. There is great dryness and desquamation of epidermis.

Kalium bromatum

This remedy is especially adapted to tha acne simplex and the indurata, especially in hyperaesthetic, anxious females, and in epileptics who have been badly treated by bromides. Dr. J.H. Clarke speakes high if this remedy and says, "I know of no remedy of such universal usefulness in case of simple acne as Kali Bromatum 30. " Similarly, Dr. E. Harris Ruddock says, " Kali-Brom. has great medicine over this affection and the medical Journals report cases in which log continued Acne has disappeared while this drug was being taken for other diseases.

Lachesis mutus

Bluish redness.

Ledum palustre

Red pimply eruptions on face and forehead.

Mercurius solubilis

Small itching pimples that ulcerate, dry up and desquamate; swollen spots on which a flat, grey scurf forms.

Nitricum acidum

Pimples on face in syphilitic subjects.

Petroleum

Especially useful at the commencement when the vessels are not yet injected.

Psorinum

Acne worse during menses, from fats, sugar, coffee, meat.

Pulsatilla pratensis

Females with usually cold, pale face, menstrual irregularities.

Rhus toxicodendron

Red spots, the size of lentils, with vesicles in the centre; red shinning swellings, with soreness; they are tender to touch.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Acne on the face which is worse at the time of the menses.

Sepia officinalis

Itching pimples; herpetic brownish spots on the body, attended with chilliness, sadness, scanty menses and leucorrhoea.

Silicea terra

Obstinate cases, in scrofulous persons with aggravation from cold and amelioration from warmth; fetid sweat feet; constipation.

Streptococcinum

Acne, which is aggravated by taking eggs and during winter. Frontal headache, better by cold air.

Sulphur

Acne with blepharitis, from indulgence in high living or fat food. Great itchiness and bluish color of the face. According to Rai Bahadur Dr. Bishambar Das, " this medecine should be given in 200th potency to get better results ".

Thuja occidentalis

Acne of the face and nose and nasal dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).

Healing the Heel Pain With Homeopathy

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Healing the Heel Pain With Homeopathy

Pain in the heel is one of the most common ailments of the foot. The most common form of heel pain is pain at the bottom of the heel. It tends to occur for no apparent reason and is often worse when first placing weight on the foot.
Patients often complain of pain in the morning, or after getting up to stand after sitting for a while.

The pain can be a sharp, shooting pain or present as a tearing feeling at the bottom of the heel.
As the condition progresses, there may be a throbbing pain or there may be soreness that radiates up the back of the leg. Pain may also radiate into the arch of the foot.
To understand the cause of the pain one must understand the anatomy of the foot and some basic mechanics in the functioning of the foot. A thick ligament, called the plantar fascia, is attached to the bottom of the heel and spread out into the ball of the foot, attaching to the base of the toes. The plantar fascia is made of dense, fibrous connective tissue that will stretch very little. It acts like a shock absorber.
As the foot presses the ground with each step, it flattens out, lengthening the foot, making the plantar fascia stretch slightly. When the heel comes off the ground, the tension on the ligament is released. Force from above tends to make the foot elongate, making flat the foot. Pain can result when these tissues become irritated or inflamed, or when small spurs grow on the heel bone. Adults, regardless of occupation or activity level, develop heel pain most frequently.

Causes: The main causes for pain in the heel are repeated stress,

falling arches, being overweight, fractures, cysts, infections, wearing shoes with poor foot beds, arthritis, collagen diseases, overuse trauma and nerve entrapments. However, the majority of heel pain can be due to abnormal walking position with corns, high heels and arthritis. Abnormal posture in rest and sleep – locking the ankle one with another – also causes heel pain. The ankle position of long-drive drivers may also become a cause. It may be due to infection, reaction to infection, rheumatoid, rheumatic, porous bone or thinning of bones which are very common in ageing due to hormonal deficiency.
Calcium depletion and taking drugs like steroids and thyroid hormones will also induce thinning of the bones. Changes in joints caused by osteoarthritis are thinning of cartilages, thickening of joint surfaces, new bone formation, loose bodies inside the joint, weakening of the muscles, swelling and fluid collection. All these lead to pain, swelling and restricted movement of joints. They may also cause heel pain.

Types of pain in the heel

Plantar fascitis – Plantar fascitis, also known as heel pain syndrome, is an inflammation in the plantar fascia at the bottom of the foot. The inflammation of plantar fascia at its origin at the heel bone causes the classic symptom of pain at the bottom and side of the heel. In course of infection and inflammation, the plantar fascia gets tightened as a course of natural protection mechanism to avoid movement and thus pain. When it is stretched against natural tightness, it pains. The plantar fascia

resists this force. If there is more force on the plantar fascia than it can handle, one of two things that can happen is either tiny plantar fascia fibres tear, or it pulls too strongly on the heel bone.
The injury of the plantar fascia begins a process of heel inflammation. Inflammation is characterised by swelling but this is not so visible in plantar fascitis. Some of the inflammatory fluids brought to an injured area stimulate pain nerves. This is nature’s way of slowing down after an injury to allow the tissues to heal. Heel pain syndrome can be caused by shoes with heels that are too low, a thinned out fat pad in the heel area, or from a sudden increase in activity. Some of the factors to plantar fascitis include flat foot, pronated feet; high-arched rigid feet; inappropriate shoes; running on the toe or hill-running, running on sand, and ageing.

Calcaneal spurs (Calcium spurs) – The abnormal stress placed on the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel usually causes pain, inflammation and swelling. If this process continues, the plantar fascia partially tears away from the heel. The body will fill this torn area with calcium, developing it as a bone, resulting in a heel spur. Constant abnormal pulling of the plantar fascia irritates the heel bone and the body lays down a bone spur as a protective mechanism. The projection or growth of bone may be called a spur and it grows where the muscles of the foot attach to the bone. While some heel spurs are painless, others that are determined are the cause of chronic heel pain and may require medical treatment or surgical removal.
When small tears occur, a very small amount of bleeding may

occur. Pain experienced in the bottom of the heel is not produced by the presence of the spur. The pain is due to excessive tension of the plantar fascia as it tears from its attachment into the heel bone and not from the spur. Heel spur formation is secondary to the excessive pull of the plantar fascia. Many people have heel spurs at the attachment of the plantar fascia without having any symptoms or pain. The spurs may not appear on the X-rays of patients with acute heel pain. Conversely, heel spurs of all sizes are often seen on X-rays of patients who do not have any heel pain. If a spur exist, it is only a shelf of bone rather than a small, sharp protrusion. Therefore, initial treatment is directed at decreasing the pulling and tightness of the plantar fascia and supporting the fascia during weight-bearing to decrease inflammation. If a nerve is initiated by the spur or inflamed due to swollen fascia the pain may radiate into the arch of the ankle.

Achilles tendonitis – Another heel problem faced mainly by athletes is Achilles tendonitis. Over stretching the Achilles tendon causes a burning sensation behind the heel. The Achilles tendons are the very largest, tough tissue found in lower legs and connect the calf muscles to the heel. The calf muscles are responsible for strengthening the feet at the ankles when walking. When the calf muscle is tight, it limits the movement of the ankle joint. When ankle joint motion is limited by the tightness of the calf muscle, it forces the subtalar joint to pronate excessively. Excessive subtalar joint pronation can cause several different problems to occur in the foot. Exercise, such as walking or jogging will cause the calf muscle to tighten. Inactivity or prolonged rest will also cause the calf muscle to tighten. Women who wear high heels and men who wear western style cowboy boots will, over time, develop tightness in the calf muscles. Support beneath the heel providing proper shock absorption and anatomical balance helps alleviate this pain.

Pronation and supination – Pronation can cause the plantar fascia to be excessively stretched and inflamed. While pronated the foot rolls inward, causing a break down of the inner side of the shoe, the arch falls excessively, and this causes an abnormal stretching of the relatively inflexible plantar fascia, which in turn pulls abnormally hard on the heel. In pronation, the foot collapses and becomes very flexible. This flexibility allows the foot to adapt to changes in terrain. As the opposite foot swings by the planted foot, the foot begins to supinate into a foot rigid enough to support push-off. A supinated foot is very stable and not prone to plantar fascitis. The pathology occurs with “supination” is the rolling of the foot outward, causing a breakdown of the outer side of the shoe. Supinated feet are relatively inflexible, usually have a high arch, and a short or tight plantar fascia. Thus, as weight is transferred from the heel to the remainder of the foot, the tight plantar fascia does not stretch at all, and pulls with great force on its attachment to the heel.

Treatment – Treatment should not only relieve the pain but it should also prevent it from recurrences. Treatment may include self-care, medications, therapy.
Self-care - Self-care includes cushion and lubrication. Treatment must be directed towards realigning the foot as it goes through the gait cycle, and reversing the abnormal effects of pronation and supination on the plantar fascia and heel. In doing this, the abnormal pull of the plantar fascia on the heel will be made to disappear. This, in turn, alleviates the pain and inflammation at the heel. Realignment or proper positioning of the foot by cushioning the heel provides an immediate decrease in pain.

Preventive measures – Avoid sports and other vigorous activities while healing. Avoid uneven walking surfaces or stepping on rocks as much as possible Relax and walk; relax and stand, Begin exercise programmes slowly; don’t go too far or too fast. Avoid going barefoot on hard surfaces.
Stand on your toes at full stretch with supports on hands. Do this type of exercise up to 10 times. Try gentle calf stretches for 20 to 30 seconds on each leg. This is best done barefoot, leaning forward towards a wall with one foot forward and one foot back. All exercise should be done slowly and the posture should be maintained for some time for efficacy
Before stepping down after sleeping or resting, make movements of toes and ankle in all the way to warm up and relax the foot. If the pain becomes intense, applying ice will reduce it. Place the ice directly on the heel and arch for at least 10-20 minutes. Elevating the heel will reduce the pull of the plantar fascia, thus reducing the pain.
Weight Reduction – Decreasing pressure on the heel by reducing body weight can often be quite beneficial when it is appropriate and indicated

Diet – In case of arthritis and bone disorders, treatment can be supplemented with calcium vitamin-D, vitamin-C, iron, hormonal replacement and exercises Balanced diet with plenty of greens, dates, cereals, vegetables, dairy products, meat, egg and fruits ensure adequate supply of calcium and minerals. For vitamin-C – fruits like orange, lemon, gooseberry, tomatoes, potatoes and vegetables. It is also necessary to absorb iron from meat.
Shoes: Wear shoes with heels made from soft rubber instead of leather and replace them regularly. Footwear selection is also an important criteria when treating heel pain. The right shoes can play a major role in relieving discomfort.
Heel cushions . These are usually of very little value unless the heel pain was caused by a bruise. In heel pain, the heel cushions treat only a small portion of the symptoms. Physio-therapy-Stretching exercises are most effective. Night splints also give some relief.

Medication – In Allopathy: Heel pain is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. These medications cannot be taken by patients who are allergic to aspirin or suffering from ulcers.
Injections of a mixture of local anaesthetic and cortisone: Although relief of pain and inflammation is usually very good with injections, this treatment does not treat the cause of the problem. Multiple injections in the same location can weaken the tissue and cause atrophy of the tissue and fat in the heel area.
Instantly killing pain with pain killer tablet and injection is like putting off the light when you don’t want to see the things; surely the day will come to light up where you cannot switch off the pain.
Surgery: Surgery is used when conservative measures have not been successful or as a last resort.

Homoeopathic approach to heel pain

Homoeopathy is the finger-post on the cross-roads of healing which directs the way to safe and permanent cure. It comforts modern living. It is very safe, effective and easy way to attain cure. The most common medicines are Antim-crud, Rhus tox, Thuja, Bryonia, Pulsatilla, Ruta, Ledum, Kalmia, Lycopodium and Apis mel. The medicines should be taken under the advice and diagnosis of a Homoeopath. The Homoeopathy medicines not only relieve the pain but also treat the condition permanently. In case of deformed foot it comforts the living by alleviating the pain

Homeopathic Remedies

CYCLAMEN - one of best and first medicine for for burning boring pain in heels, better by moving about , massage, warmth , worse sitting or standing and by a cold bath, rest and eveing walking a

VALERIANA - One of best medicine for pain in heel when stinging pain in heels is present while sitting , acute and sudden pain while walking .

RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS - for acute pain in heels. There is pulsative stitches in the left heel on standing ,walking and rest ,

LATHYRUS SATIVUS - when heels do not touch the ground due to pain on walking. The patient walks on the front part of the feet ,night aggrivation

Causticum

Cramps in the feet. Pains in the instep, in the ankle bones, in the soles of the feet, and in the toes, on walking. Neuralgic pains in the soles of the feet. Contraction in the instep, with tensive pain when stepping. Coldness of the feet. Swelling of the feet. Pains in the varices. Tingling in the soles of the feet. Festering vesicles and ulcerations on the heels.

Adapted to persons with dark hair and rigid fibre; weakly, psoric, with excessively yellow, sallow complexion; subject to affections of respiratory and urinary tracts.

Graphitis

Congestion in the legs and in the feet, when standing upright. Swelling of the legs and of the feet, with hardness and shooting pain. Stiffness of the instep. Shooting pain, like that of an ulcer, in the heel and in the soles of the feet, on rising from the sitting posture. Cold feet, even in the evening in bed. Feet burning. Fetid sweat on the feet. Contraction of the toes. Swelling and distortion of the toes.

Suited to – Excessive cautiousness; timid, hesitates; unable to decide about anything. Fidgety while sitting at work. Sad, despondent; music makes her weep; thinks of nothing but death.

Medorrhinum

Burning in feet, wants them uncovered and fanned. Cold feet with chills all over. Oedema of feet followed and better by diarrhea. Soreness in ball of foot under toes. Cold, sweating feet.
For the constitutional effects of mal-treated and suppressed Gonorrhoea.
For persons suffering from gout, rheumatism, neuralgia and diseases of the spinal cord and its membranes- even organic lesions ending in paralysis- which can be traced to a sycotic origin.

Pulsatilla

Painful sensation of numbness in soles of feet and in balls of the toes. Red-hot swelling of feet, extending up to calf, with stinging pain. Swelling of top of foot. Oedematous swelling of feet, worse in evening. Piercing shootings and incisive pains in heels (towards evening). Shootings in soles of feet and extremities of toes. The complaints are worse when one allows the feet to hang down.

Adapted to persons of indecisive, slow, phlegmatic temperament; sandy hair, blue eyes, pale face, easily moved to laughter or tears; affectionate, mild, gentle, timid, yielding disposition- the woman’s remedy. Weeps easily: almost impossible to detail her ailments without weeping.

Sulphur

Shootings in feet. Coldness in feet, especially in evening, in bed, or burning sensation, chiefly in soles of feet. Burning in feet, wants to find a cool place for them, puts them out of bed to cool them off. Burning in soles, on stepping after sitting a long time, and itching, especially on walking, wants them uncovered. Cramp in soles at every step. Soles cold and sweating. Sweat on right foot. Swelling of feet, and especially of the ankles. Gnawing vesicles on soles. Ulcer on instep.

Adapted to persons of a scrofulous diathesis, subject to venous congestion; especially of portal system. Persons of nervous temperament, quick motioned, quick tempered, plethoric, skin excessively sensitive to atmospheric changes. For lean, stoop-shouldered persons who walk and sit stooping like old men. Standing is the worst position for sulphur patients; they cannot stand; every standing position is uncomfortable. Dirty, filthy people, prone to skin affections. Aversion to being washed; always <. after a bath.

Zincum met

Stiffness of joint of the foot after being seated for some time. Wrenching pain in joints of feet and toes. Burning sensation in feet. Inflammatory swelling of feet. Weakness and trembling of feet. Feet sweaty and sore about toes, fetid suppressed foot-sweat with much nervous excitement. Coldness of the feet at night. Nervous, fidgety movement of the feet, after retiring and during sleep. Tearing in margin of right foot. Ulcerative, boring pains in heels, worse when walking than when sitting. Profuse sweat on the feet.

Persons suffering from cerebral and nervous exhaustion; defective vitality; brain or nerve power wanting; too weak to develop exanthemata or menstrual function, to expectorate, to urinate; to comprehend, to memorize. Incessant and violent fidgety feeling in feet or lower extremities; must move them constantly

further reading for more homeopathy remedies calcanius spur

HOMEOPATHY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER

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HOMEOPATHY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER

WHERE IS YOUR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
Your TMJ is located in the area right in front of your ears on either side. This is where the upper jaw and lower jaw meet. It is a hinge joint with a small disc of cartilage separating the two bony surfaces which prevents one bone from rubbing against the other. We use this joint numerous times a day for chewing food, yawning, talking, biting. There are a number of muscles, tendons involved in these movements and together with the joint it enables us to perform all these tasks. Normally all these components are functioning well and there is no pain but if you are experiencing discomfort, pain, headaches, clicking sounds, or locked jaw then you have TMJ disorder.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TMJ DISORDERS
There are many different causes for developing a TMJ disorder. Here are a few of the common ones.
1. BRUXISM - teeth clenching or grinding subconsciously causes a wear and tear on the disc of cartilage between the two bony surfaces. Usually the person is completely unaware of this and is noticed by someone else. Sometimes the only way it is found out is when your dentist notices the wear and tear effect on the teeth. Grinding of teeth or jaw clenching is a sign of tension and anxiety leading to overuse of the muscles. Myofascial Pain Syndrome is caused by nocturnal bruxism. In Homoeopathy we have a special remedy known as Chamomilla which helps in such cases of Bruxism especially when the child is highly irritable and clenches his teeth subconciously giving rise to pain which he cannot bear.

2. TRAUMA OR INJURY TO THE TMJ - if there is any history of fracture or trauma to the TMJ then this can cause immobility or limitation in movements. For such traumatic injuries Arnica would help the patient a great deal.
3. DENTAL PROBLEMS - people who have a misalignment of teeth suffer from TMJ problems. If the person experiences difficulty in finding a comfortable bite or the way the teeth fit together then they should get a dental check up. Sometimes chewing excessively only on one side of the jaw can cause TMJ disorder.
4. ARTHRITIS - various different types of arthritis can affect the TM joint. Infectious arthritis is not very common but can occur when a blood borne infection localizes in the joint or it can happen as a direct extension of an adjacent infection. The area gets inflamed, there is tenderness, and restriction of movement. Traumatic arthritis can set in after an injury or fracture of the TMJ. Osteoarthritis can affect the TMJ too. It is usually seen in older people. They complaint of stiffness, mild pain while eating, cracking sounds. This is all due to wear and tear of the joint and its cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis of the TMJ is encountered in adults and children who are suffering from RA in more than 50% of the cases. Pain, swelling, inflammation are the common findings.
5. HABITUAL GUM CHEWING OR NAIL BITING
6. OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS - telephone operators use to suffer from this earlier as they had the habit of holding the phone between the head and shoulder.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The signs and symptoms depend on the cause of the problem but there are a few which are common to almost all the causes.
1. Tenderness of your jaw muscles. There may be soreness when you wake up in the morning or after movement of the jaw.
2. Headache is one of the most common complaints experienced. Facial pain is another. Moving the joint while opening and closing the jaw causes pain. Facial pain can also be aggravated by cold weather or the draft of the air condition as this causes the muscle to contract.
3. A clicking, crunching, popping or grinding sound is a symptom of TMJ disorder which a lot of people experience.
4. If Ear pain is present inspite of there being no infection in the ears or sinuses then TMJ should be strongly suspected especially if the pain is situated in front the ear.
5. Limitation of movement and locking of the jaw occur in some TMJ disorders. This makes it difficult to open and close the mouth while eating, talking, yawning.
6. Some patients do complaint of dizziness though this is not very common with TMJ disorders. The dizziness is vague and there is a slight sense of imbalance. It is very different from the dizziness felt in vertigo.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR TMJ DISORDERS?
Treatment is usually determined by the cause of the problem. Along with medication there are a number of ways in which the person can take care of her or his TMJ. Here are a few self-care tips given below.
a. Stress is one of the main risk factors for developing TMJ. It causes excessive grinding of the teeth and the person is not even aware as it is usually present during sleep. Women seem to suffer from this more than men and especially during their early 20's or during perimenopause. Dealing with this stress, tension or anxiety is essential. You can effectively cope with stress by doing simple things like deep breathing, meditation, Yoga, relaxation of the muscles by certain exercises, dancing, playing sports, art etc…
b. Taking care of what you eat is essential. Stay away from hard, chewy, crunchy food. No chewing gum or eating hard sweets and chocolates. Raw vegetables like carrots, radish, cucumber, fruits like apple, pear all should be either chopped or grated and eaten.
c. Ask your dentist to check your bite and give you something called a Biteplate (also called a splint). This is needed if your jaws are wrongly aligned.
d. If you are in the habit of grinding your teeth at night you should get a little device known as a night guard. You have to insert it over your teeth so that they are protected from wear and tear.
e. When the pain is acute then ICE therapy will give tremendous relief. The ice helps to reduce the inflammation and pain. Sometimes doctors advise alternate Ice and Heat therapy as it helps to reduce the muscle tension and spasm.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT
As a homoeopathic physician we always first try to ascertain what is the cause of the symptoms that the patient is suffering from. Is it just mechanical like an injury or chewing gum continuously or is there a deep seated underlying cause. The patient's personality and nature are extremely important, is she the anxious, nervous kind who gets tense easily which causes the grinding at night. Here are a few remedies which have given great results in TMJ disorders.

BELLADONNA
A 40 year old woman came to me complaining of severe throbbing headaches. She felt as if someone was hammering her head and could not bear to be touched. Even the slightest noise brings on the terrible pain. Her husband added that her nature had changed drastically. She was normally a very jovial, happy person but now extremely irritable and even violent sometimes.
Another point he made was that she had started grinding her teeth at night which she was not aware of. On further case taking she told me that she was going through lot of stress and emotional problems. This was the cause of the grinding of teeth leading to terrible headaches.
She was only better by pressure and sitting semi-erect. Eating or chewing is painful and worsens the pain.
This woman's symptoms matched those of Belladonna and she was given Belladonna 200, 5 pills four times a day which gave her tremendous physical and mental relief.

HECLA LAVA
This remedy works wonders on the affections of the Jaws especially if the problem is caused by an injury to the bone. Hecla lava also is a remedy for necrosis and caries of the jaw bone. The TMJ area is very sensitive and painful. The Hecla lava patient will not allow the area to be touched.
There is normally a swelling along with the pain. Hecla lava is also extremely useful in abscesses of the gums, gum boils, toothache.

RHUSTOX
Rhustox has a great affinity for affections of all joints in the body including the temporomandibular joint. All the pains are worse at night-time. The patient complaints of severe tearing, shooting pains which are worse from touch. The first movement of the joint is especially painful but the pain gradually reduces on subsequent movement.
There is also a cracking sound on chewing or moving the jaws. These patients are affected by cold, wet weather and drafts of air.
They get relief by heat and rubbing the area. Rhustox is one of the remedies for different types of arthritis and other affections of the bones, tendons, ligaments and joints.

CINA
A mother brought her 5 year old boy to me saying that her son was complaining of headaches especially after getting up in the morning. At first she thought it was an excuse to miss school but even on holidays he would say the same thing. She also added that he constantly itches his anus and picks at his nose. The boy was cranky and constantly tugging at his mother to carry him. When asked about his appetite the mother said he ate very well and was constantly hungry though he had not put on too much weight. This child was suffering from worms which causes grinding of the teeth in some people.
I prescribed Cina 200, 5 pills four times a day and also advised the mother about hygiene, boiling water and not to give raw uncooked food .

I really thanks Dr Shirin Wadia for sharing her work and taken her work to this blog

Homeopathy For Involuntary urination

2018-02-02T11:06:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy For Involuntary Urination

Urinary incontinence happens when you lose bladder control or you leak urine involuntarily. It mostly affects women, especially older women. The more times a woman has given birth, the more her risk of urinary incontinence goes up. Smoking is also a risk factor.
Most of these women have stress incontinence, where you leak urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or exercise. Another type is urge incontinence, when you may have to "go" suddenly and can't hold the urine in. Some women have both types. Some people may experience temporary incontinence.

Physiology of Incontinence

Continence and micturition are the result of the balanced activity of the muscles of the urinary bladder and urethra. Under normal condition the urethral pressure normally exceeds the bladder pressure. This results in urine remaining in the bladder. It is interesting to note that under normal condition while, coughing, laughing, or sneezing the intra-abdominal pressure results in an increase in both the urethral and bladder pressure, but as differential pressure remains the same there is no voiding of urine; Normal voiding takes place when urethral pressure reduces and bladder pressure rises. Urinary incontinence results when there is imbalance in these two pressures for various reasons

Causes

Stretched pelvic muscles from pregnancy and childbirth; women with gestational diabetes are at a higher risk
Low estrogen levels in women (common during menopause)
Enlarged prostate in men
Side effects of certain medications
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Frequent constipation
Being overweight
Diseases that damage nerve pathways from the bladder to the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, or multiple sclerosis
Weakened muscles that control urination, such as urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscles
Hip dysfunction and prior hip surgery

Signs and Symptoms

Not being able to hold your urine until you get to a bathroom
Frequent and unusual urges to urinate

Homeopathy and Incontinence

Homeopathy has lot to offer on this subject, but treatment will depend on extremely careful case taking, based on “ Location, Sensation, Modality” and Concomitant symptoms.

Homeopathic Medicines
Aconite This remedy is often useful when a person feels anxious both before and during urination, with hot, scanty urine, and a burning or spasmodic feeling in the outlet of the bladder. It can also be helpful if retention of urine occurs after a person has been very cold and chilled, or after a shaking experience.
Apis Mellifica-This remedy is indicated when the person frequently needs to urinate, but only small quantities are passed. Stinging and burning sensations are felt especially with the last few drops. The person may also experience soreness in the abdomen. Heat and touch make the symptoms worse, and cold applications, cool bathing, and open air bring relief. A lack of thirst is another indication that Apis may be needed
Arnica (Leopard's bane) is invaluable for involuntary urination after surgery.
Belladonna (deadly nightshade) is effective for people who tend to dribble urine when cold or chilled. They may experience burning pains along the length of the urethra during urination. They tend to have wild dreams, often dreams of urinating.
Causticum is useful when involuntary urination is worse in the winter and better in the summer. Various fears and apprehensions accompany the urination, especially fears that something bad will happen to them. They have a fear of going to bed in the dark. These people also tend to wet their pants when they cough or sneeze or even laugh.
Equisetum (Scouring rush) is for people who wet their pants or their bed for no known reason other than out of habit. It should be considered when the person has no other obvious symptoms. It should also be given when the person experiences wild dreams or nightmares when bedwetting. They tend to dream of crowds of people.If cystitis is accompanied by dull but distressing pain and a feeling of fullness in the bladder, even after urinating, this remedy may be helpful. Urging and discomfort are more intense when the bladder has recently been emptied, improving over time as the bladder become more full
Ferrum phos (iron phosphate) is most effective for daytime wetting in the pants, especially when the person feels the strongest urges while standing. Their urgings to urinate are lessened while lying down.
Kreosotum (Beechwood) is helpful when the person has such a sudden urge to urinate that they do not have enough time to get out of bed to go to the bathroom, this remedy should be considered. These people tend to wet their bed during the first part of the night. Sometimes they will have dreams that they are urinating.
Lycopodium (Club moss) is valuable for people who are so anxious that they constantly worry about what others think of them tend to need this remedy. They usually have fears of trying anything new. They are more apt to wet the bed if they sleep in a warm or stuffy room. They prefer to sleep with an open window

Borax: This remedy can be helpful for cystitis with smarting pain in the urinary opening and aching in the bladder, with a feeling that the urine is retained. Children may cry or shriek, afraid to urinate because they know the pain is coming. Borax is often indicated for people who are sensitive to noise and inclined toward motion sickness.

Chimaphila umbellata: If a person has a troublesome urge to urinate but has to strain (or even stand up and lean forward) to make it pass, this remedy may be useful. A scalding sensation may be felt while the urine flows, with a feeling of straining afterward.

Clematis: This remedy may be indicated if a person has to urinate frequently with only a small amount being passed. A feeling of constriction is felt in the urinary passage, and the flow may be interrupted, or there may be dribbling afterward. A tingling sensation may occur, lasting long after urination is finished

Homeopathy for Foot Blister

2017-12-28T21:27:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy for Foot Blister

Blisters on feet and toes are a common problem and cause of foot pain. A foot blister is a small, fluid filled bubble-like pocket that develops on the upper layers of skin. They can vary in size depending on the cause.
In most cases, blisters are caused by friction, but they can also occur due to things such as infection, burns and chemical exposure. They usually contain clear fluid known as plasma, but can sometime contain blood or pus.
Here, we will look at how they develop, the different types of blisters and common causes of each and then we'll look at the best treatment options and prevention strategies for blisters on toes and feet.

Blisters on feet develop when the skin on part of the foot is damaged, most commonly from friction. In an attempt to protect itself from further damage, fluid collects under the injured skin to provide cushioning and allow healing. This fluid forms a small pocket, known as a blister.

Types of Foot Blister

Usually, blisters are filled with clear fluid, known as serum (aka plasma). Serum is one of the components found in blood, alongside red blood cells and clotting factor. It is made up of proteins, antibodies, hormones, antigens and electrolytes.

Sometimes, they may also appear red or black which indicates that they contain blood. This happens when some of the small blood vessels are damaged as well as the skin. They are known as blood blisters.

If blisters on feet become infected, pus forms and collects giving them a whitish or yellow tinge.

Common Causes

1) Friction

The most common cause of blisters on toes and feet is friction. They tend to develop when walking or running long distances or when wearing new or poor-fitting shoes (too tight or too loose) which rubs on the skin, causing fluid to accumulate under the top layer of skin.
Blisters on toes are more common when the skin is moist and warm rather than when it is dry or soaked. This is one of the reasons people are often caught out – they may not be walking/running any further than normal but if they are going faster, the weather is warmer or wetter or their footwear is warmer material, their feet may perspire more, increasing the likelihood of blisters on feet.

There is often a misconception that blisters on toes develop from repetitive friction, however, it actually tends to be sudden, brief, intense friction or rubbing on the skin that causes blisters on feet. Prolonged, repetitive, less intense friction on the skin is more likely to result in foot corns or calluses.

2) Heat

They can also develop in response to intense heat:
a) Burns: First degree burns will often blister after a couple of days as they are healing. Second-degree burns usually blister immediately

b) Sunburn: Excessive exposure to UV light leads to sunburn which can result in painful blistering of the skin

3) Cold

Tissue damage from frostbite can also cause blisters on feet. When we are exposed to temperatures below freezing, blood vessels contract pushing blood away from our extremities, particularly the hands and feet in an attempt to keep us warm. This can lead to skin tissue damage and even death.
Frostbite can be categorized in four stages. Blisters on toes are usually associate with second-degree frost bite.

4) Chemicals

Skin may also develop blistering when in contact with certain chemicals, solvents, detergents or cosmetics. It is always advisable to wear gloves when using any chemicals to prevent skin irritation.

5) Medical Conditions

There are also a number of medical conditions which can cause blistering of the skin such as chicken pox, shingles, herpes, impetigo, cold sores, scabies and some forms of eczema. This picture shows the classic blisters associated with the varicella zosta virus aka Chickenpox.

Treatment for Blisters on Feet

Most blisters on toes and feet will heal naturally, without requiring medical care. When possible, you want to avoid breaking them to reduce the risk of infection. Always wash your hands or wear gloves before touching a blister to reduce the risk of infection.

1) Unburst Blisters

If possible, avoid bursting blisters on feet. Leaving the skin intact provides a natural barrier, reducing the risk of infection. As it heals, the skin will naturally harden and fall off. Ideally, leave blisters on feet uncovered and avoid wearing any shoes that rub. If necessary, you can cover them with either a plaster or gauze pad depending on their size or try using a product such as a Compeed dressing pad to prevent further friction on the area.

2) Burst Blisters

Most large blisters on toes will break on their own. Don’t be tempted to remove the broken skin, instead, allow the fluid to drain and then cover the area with a sterile dressing which should be changed daily until it is fully healed.

3) Draining Blisters

If a large blister is causing considerable discomfort, you may need to drain it.
Wash your hands before you start and use a clean, sterile needle to make small puncture holes around the edge of the blister, rather than the centre.
Gently press over the area so the fluid drains out, then wash the area, pat dry and cover with clean gauze. Change the dressing daily.

4) Footwear

If your blisters on feet are the result of wearing new shoes, avoid wearing them again until the foot is fully healed. Then break the shoes in by wearing them for short periods until they soften.

Homeopathy approch

Belladonna – when the abscess is red in color during the stage of inflammation, blood boils, there is throbbing pain without formation of pus.
Hepar Sulph – it acts well in early stages of pus formation, it stops formation of pus or aborts pus in very less time period. It is indicated when the pus starts coming out from an abscess, when the pus is thick, yellow and the patient is sensitive to touch.
Silicea – it acts better when there is low healing power. The character of pus is thin and watery in indolent ulcers which are hard to heal. The patient is chilly; better in dry and warm weather and worse in wet and cold weather.

Materia Medica of Silicea says: “Silica can stimulate the organism to re-absorb fibrotic conditions and scar-tissue. Ripens abscess since it promotes suppuration. Promotes expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues. In phthisis, it must be used with care, for here it may cause the absorption of scar-tissue, liberate the disease, walled in, to new activities.”

“Re-absorbing of fibrotic scar tissues, ripening, opening up and healing of abscesses by promoting suppuration, expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues”- these clinically well established homeopathic properties of SILICEA have assigned it a honorable title- “homeopathic scalpel”.
Chamomilla – when the pain is unbearable we can think of this medicine.
Merc Sol – it favors rapid formation of pus, useful for glandular abscess with throbbing pain, worse from warmth of bed.
Fluoric Acid – to form healthy granulations after Silicea
Calcaria Sulph – excellent remedy for abscess which is slow to heal after rupture, with a continues discharge of yellow pus. Patient desires open air but sensitive to drafts. Tendency to the formation of abscess
Allium cepa : Blisters on feet or heels due to excessive walking or from pinching of shoes.
Anthracinum : Black and blue blisters.
Apis mel : Blisters due to insect bites.
Baptisia : Blisters in typhoid fever.
Cantharis : Blisters due to excessive walking or bums.
Graphites : Burning blisters.
Hypericum : Blisters from scalding with hot water, etc.

Homeopathy for Abscess Can avoid surgery

2017-12-25T21:15:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy for Abscess

Abscess is a pocket of pus collection caused due to suppuration after bacterial infection (mostly) or injury or foreign substances. It can occur anywhere in the body, i.e., outer surface or inner deeper organs or tissues. A boil or a pustule or a pimple in skin can be considered as small abscess. Initially, it will start with tender swelling with throbbing pain and its fate ends in draining of pus either inside or outside where the points are weak and easily prone for a let out.There are several different types of boils:

Furuncle or carbuncle: This is an abscess in the skin usually caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. A furuncle can have one or more openings onto the skin and may be associated with a fever or chills. The term furuncle is used to refer to a typical boil that occurs within a hair follicle. The term carbuncle is typically used to represent a larger abscess that involves a group of hair follicles. A carbuncle can form a hardened lump that can be felt in the skin. The condition of having chronic, recurring boils is referred to as furunculosis or carbunculosis.

Cystic acne: This is a type of abscess that is formed when oil ducts become clogged and infected. Cystic acne affects deeper skin tissue than the more superficial inflammation from common acne. Cystic acne is most common on the face and typically occurs in the teenage years.

Hidradenitis suppurativa: This is a condition in which there are multiple abscesses that form under the armpits and often in the groin area. These areas are a result of local inflammation of the sweat glands. This form of skin infection is difficult to treat with antibiotics alone and typically requires a surgical procedure to remove the involved sweat glands in order to stop the skin inflammation.

Pilonidal cyst: This is a unique kind of abscess that occurs in the crease of the buttocks. Pilonidal cysts often begin as tiny areas of infection in the base of the area of skin from which hair grows (the hair follicle). With irritation from direct pressure, over time the inflamed area enlarges to become a firm, painful, and tender nodule that makes it difficult to sit without discomfort. These frequently form after long trips that involve prolonged sitting.

Incidences – Even though it can occur in any part of the body, most commonly it occurs in and around the armpits and around anus (in buttocks). It can also occur in the root of the tooth, tonsils, liver, kidney, intestines, brain and spinal column. It is commonly noted in persons with poor hygiene, diabetics, alcoholics and in allergic personalities (with drug or food or irritants). Also it happens to crop up often in auto-immune disorders like psoriasis, SLE and in cancers and also with their treatment.

Types – Abscess can be classified as acute and chronic depending upon the period of sufferings. Also it can be classified as septic abscess and sterile abscess.
Septic abscess is caused by bacteria’s and the bacteria can be identified with culture reports, whereas sterile abscess is caused by injury or injection or foreign substances without bacterial invasion. The abscess can be localized or become multiple (generalized) with blood contamination.

Pathophysiology – Normally, abscess formation is a natural process in expelling the disease/foreign substances from our body. It needs to get opened on its own or with surgical intervention to expel the liquid contents. Initially, the infected or injured part will be flooded with blood. This causes redness, swelling and heat on that part. Increased blood supply also dilutes the toxins, supplies defense forces (white blood cells, enzymes and antibodies) to the affected part and nourishment to the inflamed part for better healing. Abscess finally makes destruction/necrosis of the solid tissue around infective agent / bacteria / foreign substance to form pus (yellow or green inflammatory liquid containing digested / active germs, WBCs, cell debris, etc.), so that it can simply wash out with the disease / foreign substances from our body. Normally, it will take a week or two. Sometimes it can even persist for months and also be recurrent in nature.

Symptoms – The most common symptoms are:

Pain and sensitivity to touch. Pain will be mostly pricking in character.
Redness and warm swelling
Discharge of pus – when it opens
Fever with chill and body ache
Nearby lymph node enlargement
Even though all the abscesses feel warm due to increased blood circulation, tubercular abscesses usually remain cold and so are called cold abscess which need immediate critical care.

Causes – The most common causative factors are

Infection – Bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus), fungus, viral, etc.
Injections and injuries including thorn pricks and insect bites
Diseases – diabetes, cancer and AIDS
Drugs and therapy (steroidal and chemotherapy)
Skin complaints – psoriasis, eczema, herpes, etc .
In all the cases, poor hygienic measures and negligence in taking treatment account for the increased intensity of disease / suffering.

Diagnosis – The key symptoms, i.e., redness, heat, swelling and pain, usually make diagnosis easy. Even though simple physical examination is enough to diagnose the condition, persistent cases often require routine blood tests and culture of the discharge. In suspected cases, auto immune antibodies need to be analyzed.

Complication – Usually, abscess drains (either by natural or by surgical drainage) and gets healed. If there is lack of care in letting out the pus and helping in the healing, the chances for spread of infection through blood (septicaemia), formation of sinus / fistula / gangrene may occur. Also, delayed wound healing usually ends in scar formation with contractures and puckering. Above all, rupture of abscess in deeper organs can threaten one’s life with the symptoms of shock. Complications of most of cases are only due to negligence or because of what is leftover.
Management and prevention – The secret lies in cleanliness and avoiding bacteria or allergens.

General treatment and surgery – The first and foremost approach of the modern school of medicine is to start with antibiotic treatment to arrest infection and its spread. Usually, they follow antibiotics and allow some time for the abscess to get ripened before doing I & D (incision and drainage). They also provide analgesics to reduce pain and anti-pyretic to reduce fever. Then, depending upon the cause and symptoms, they will try to eliminate the cause and make drain to switch off the pain and symptoms. Proper diagnosis, proper drainage and proper hygienic care will cure the abscess at the earliest. In some cases, even after surgical drain, wound healing may be difficult (if wound is very deep).

Homeopathic approach –

Abscess usually takes a week to resolve on its own. But, sometimes, abscess would become persistent and may be letting out pus when it is not properly cared for with medical intervention. Beyond the facts, even then with good care, some may develop recurrence which is more vulnerable to spread of infection. Homeopathy, unlike other system of medicines, doesn’t concentrate in just healing the spot, but it also aborts the tendency to spread and recur. It will also enhance healing.
Homeopathy can play a vital role in curbing abscess as soon as it appears and forcing it to get opened in later stages. There are many remedies in Homeopathy like surgeon scalpel which can let out pus from abscess to expel germs, foreign substance (thorn, etc.) at a faster rate. So, Homeopathy can treat abscess harmlessly for keeping good harmony of health without much pain. The earlier you treat, you get speedier and complete cure.

Belladonna – when the abscess is red in color during the stage of inflammation, blood boils, there is throbbing pain without formation of pus.
Hepar Sulph – it acts well in early stages of pus formation, it stops formation of pus or aborts pus in very less time period. It is indicated when the pus starts coming out from an abscess, when the pus is thick, yellow and the patient is sensitive to touch.
Silicea – it acts better when there is low healing power. The character of pus is thin and watery in indolent ulcers which are hard to heal. The patient is chilly; better in dry and warm weather and worse in wet and cold weather.

“Re-absorbing of fibrotic scar tissues, ripening, opening up and healing of abscesses by promoting suppuration, expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues”- these clinically well established homeopathic properties of SILICEA have assigned it a honorable title- “homeopathic scalpel”.
Chamomilla – when the pain is unbearable we can think of this medicine.
Merc Sol – it favors rapid formation of pus, useful for glandular abscess with throbbing pain, worse from warmth of bed.
Fluoric Acid – to form healthy granulations after Silicea
Calcaria Sulph – excellent remedy for abscess which is slow to heal after rupture, with a continues discharge of yellow pus. Patient desires open air but sensitive to drafts. Tendency to the formation of abscess
Pulsatilla – copious, bloody, yellowish or greenish pus, worse after taking rich food, and warmth; better in cold, open air
Calendula – when pus is thick and yellow without inflammation.

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Homeopathy for Wrist Pain

2017-12-19T11:24:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy for Wrist Pain

Our wrist is made up of 8 small bones (carpal bones). These bones are held together by ligaments.
In addition to the many small muscles in your hand, nerves, tendons and blood vessels pass through the wrist to supply your hand. The nerves for your arm and wrist leave your spinal cord at your cervical spine (your neck). Compression of the nerves any where along their course can cause pain/ tingling/ numbness/ burning. Tough bands of ligament connect our wrist bones to each other and to our forearm bones and hand bones. Tendons attach muscles to bone. Damage to any of the parts of our wrist can cause pain and affect our ability to use our wrist and hand.
Causes of wrist pain

Injuries

Sudden impacts. The most common method of injuring your wrist is when you fall forward onto your outstretched hand. This can cause sprains, strains and even fractures.
Repetitive stress. Any activity that involves repetitive wrist motion — from hitting a tennis ball or bowing a cello to driving cross-country — can inflame the tissues around joints or cause stress fractures, especially when you perform the movement for hours on end without a break. De Quervain’s disease is a repetitive stress injury that causes pain at the base of the thumb.

Carpal tunnel syndrome – caused due to compression of median nerve which passes through the wrist joint. Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when there’s increased pressure on the median nerve, which passes through the carpal tunnel, a passageway in the palm side of your wrist.

Sprain or overuse – causes injury to the muscles and tendons causes wrist pain.

Fracture – fracture of lower end of radius or ulna can cause severe wrist pain.

Infection – infection like tuberculosis may lead to wrist pain.

Ganglion of the wrist – swelling which often occurs over the back of wrist which often causes wrist pain. These soft tissue cysts occur most often on the top of your wrist opposite your palm. Smaller ganglion cysts seem to cause more pain than do larger ones.

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis. In general, osteoarthritis in the wrist is uncommon, usually occurring only in people who have injured that wrist in the past. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear on the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones. Pain that occurs at the base of the thumb may be caused by osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis. A disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, rheumatoid arthritis is common in the wrist. If one wrist is affected, the other one usually is, too.

Tests and Diagnosis:
In some cases, your doctor may suggest imaging tests, arthroscopy or nerve tests to help pinpoint the cause of your wrist pain.

General examination – include examination of history of injury or trauma, of pain, swelling, tenderness, movements etc

Specific test – mainly include X – ray, MRI, CT scan, bone scan, blood test including complete blood count and rheumatoid factor.

X-rays. Using a small amount of radiation, simple X-rays can reveal bone fractures, as well as evidence of osteoarthritis.
Computerized tomography (CT) scans. CT scans can provide more-detailed views of the bones in your wrist. A CT scan takes X-rays from several directions and then combines them to make a two-dimensional image.
Bone scan. In a bone scan, a small amount of radioactive material is injected into your bloodstream. This makes injured parts of your bones brighter on the resulting scan images. Bone scans are particularly useful in detecting stress fractures.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRIs use radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed images of your bones and soft tissues. For a wrist MRI, you may be able to insert your arm into a smaller device, rather than have your entire body slide into a full-size MRI machine.

Arthroscopy
If imaging test results are inconclusive, your doctor may perform an arthroscopy, a procedure in which a pencil-sized instrument is inserted into your wrist via a small incision in your skin. The instrument contains a light and a tiny camera. Images are projected onto a television monitor.
Nerve tests
If your doctor thinks you have carpal tunnel syndrome, he or she might order an electromyogram (EMG). This test measures the tiny electrical discharges produced in your muscles. A needle-thin electrode is inserted into the muscle, and its electrical activity is recorded when the muscle is at rest and when it’s contracted. Nerve conduction tests also are performed as part of an EMG to assess if the electrical impulses are slowed in the region of the carpal tunnel.

Treatment of Wrist Pain

Treatment of wrist pain depends upon cause and medical condition
Allopathic treatment - Treatment is available by medication especially analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, cortisone injections. Surgery is also applicable in specific conditions.
Other methods of treatments include – Hydrotherapy, Ayurveda, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Naturopathy etc.

Homeopathic treatment of wrist pain – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach.
Some specific medicine for wrist pain is given below:
Benzoic Acid, Arnica, Rhus Tox, Agaricus, Hypericum, Calcaria Flour, Silicea, Actea Spicata, Ruta, Medorrhinum, Brynoia, Eupatorium Perf, Calcaria Carb, Sulphur, Symphytum, and various other medicines.

Homeopathic Remedies
Calcarea phosphorica: Soreness, cramping, pain in the wrist, which is made worse by moving or using the wrist. Cold, damp weather, especially snowy weather, aggravates. Exposure to cold and drafts also aggravates the wrist pain. There may be a sensation of weakness about the wrist.
Causticum: The right wrist is most often involved when this remedy is indicated. A sprained feeling, weakness and stiffness of the wrist is characteristic. Numbness and paralytic weakness, often coupled with contraction of the flexor tendons of the finger (palm). Cold and cold, dry weather aggravates. Warmth and dampness ameliorates. Cramping of the hand when writing is typical.
Guaiacum: Left-sided carpal tunnel syndrome. Tearing, burning pain; shooting pain from the elbow to the wrist. The muscles of the hand feel too short, causing the sufferer to stretch the hand. Heat aggravates while a cold cloth or ice pack provides relief.
Rhus toxicodendron: Overuse injuries are the common cause of Rhus-tox carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrist is stiff and achy. The patient has the desire to continuously move and stretch the wrist, which brings some relief. The wrist is especially painful on beginning motion. Cold, damp weather aggravates. Hot applications, hot bathing ameliorates.
Ruta: Sore, bruised, sprained feeling with stiffness of the wrist after injuries. Shooting pains and numbness and tingling of the hands after use. Lifting objects is especially aggravating. Cold, damp weather aggravates. Restless. Motion and rest can aggravate. Warmth ameliorates.
Viola odorata: Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, especially in women. Motions, such as those involved in playing the violin, are a common causation. The pain in the wrist may extend to involve the shoulder. Motion aggravates.
Actea spicata: Tingling pain of the wrist and marked tenderness. Unable to move the wrist at all. Very sensitive to touch. Weakness.
Bellis perenis: Strain from repetitive motions. Soreness and swelling of the wrist. Pain like a band around the wrist. Touch aggravates. Moving and rubbing the wrist ameliorates.

article homeopathy medicine taken from Dr Shweta s

Every skin disease find perfect cure in homeopathy

2017-11-29T20:58:00.000+05:30

Every skin disease find perfect cure in homeopathy

When it comes to nasty skin condition even eminent skin specialists refer their patient to HOMEOPATH why ?

HOMEOPATHY is considered as the best dermatological treatment, whatever the disease may be. Many time we homeopath see dermatologist precribe Thuja for warts ,or cantharis for burns or many more , even every dermatologist know that homeopathy is best in skin disease rather than suppressing it

since i had worked out in many cases here i am sharing more than 10 dermatological condtion treated well with homeopathy with link some cases from all section but mostly from Homeopathy cured cases in dermatology . Enjoy Results of successful treated Homeopathy patients for warts ,psoriasis Eczema with details link of article

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Leucoderma (vitiligo) treated with Homeopathy

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Eczema Cured with Homeopathy

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Alopecia Areata cured with Homeopathy

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Heamgioma cured with Homeopathy

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Eczema cured with homeopathy

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Warts getting healing up with homeopathy

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Fungal Infection treated with Homeopathy

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Homeopathy for Hair Problem

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Mollucm treated with Homeopathy

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Allergic skin treated with homeopathy

Burn with vapur responded on Homeopathy

Psoriasis cured with Homeopathy

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Ganglion treated with Homeopathy

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Gynecomastia Use Homeopathy Safe and Effective

2017-11-16T21:17:00.000+05:30

Gynecomastia Use Homeopathy Safe and Effective

Gynecomastia or 'woman-like breasts'. When abnormally large breasts develop in males, it is called gynecomastia. It is due to the excess growth of breast tissue, not excess fat tissue.

It is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast.

Gynecomastia is defined clinically by the presence of a rubbery or firm mass extending concentrically from the nipples. The condition known as pseudogynecomastia, or lipomastia, is characterized by fat deposition without glandular proliferation. Although it is usually bilateral, it can be unilateral.

It is an abnormal development of mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement. It is not normal for men to have breasts and this makes this condition very embarrassing and may causes low self-esteem especially in teenagers.

It is very common in adolescents. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance in the male body between the age of 12 & 18 .

Causes

A number of researchers believe that in many cases an altered androgen / estrogen ratio causes changes in cellular elements in breast tissue. This could be due to:

decrease in production of androgen
increase in estrogen formation
decrease in sensitivity of breast tissue to androgens

Physiological during infancy and at puberty: Gynecomastia can occur physiologically in neonates (due to female hormones from the mother) and sometimes at puberty.

Refeeding: Recovery from wasting diseases.

Testicular causes

Testicular agenesis : failure of testes to develop.
Orchitis : inflammation of testes.
Tumor of testes.
Klinefelter’s syndrome.

Imbalance of sex hormone: Imbalance of estrogenic and androgenic hormones causes gynecomastia.

Drugs: Digitalis, Spironolactone, Phenothiazine and so on. Approximately 4-10% cases are due to drugs. Spironolactone is a common cause, inducing gynecomastia in 10% of those receiving it as a treatment for heart failure. Digoxin and furosemide are also reported to cause gynecomastia.

Certain medications can promote breast growth. They interact with the natural levels of testosterone and estrogen, and upset the balance in some manner. Gynecomastia is a common consequence of estrogen treatment in patients with prostate cancer.

Drugs that may cause it include:

Hormones (androgens, anabolic steroids, estrogen agonists)
Antiandrogens or androgen-synthesis inhibitors
Antibiotics (isoniazid, ketoconazole, metronidazole)
Anti-ulcer medications such as cimetidine
Cancer chemotherapeutics, especially alkylating agents
Cardiovascular drugs, such as captopril and digitoxin
Psychoactive agents, such as diazepam and tricyclic antidepressants
Recreational drugs, such as alcohol and marijuana
Penicillamine

Alcohol and drugs can cause gynecomastia by mimicking estrogen and stimulating androgen production. Steroids and other excess androgens are sometimes converted by the body into estrogens and consequently cause male breast problems.

Men over the age of 50 tend to produce fewer androgens such as testosterone or gain fat tissue that converts androgen into estrogen. In 3 percent of reported cases, gynecomastia can signal lung, liver, or adrenal cancer. Tumors can secrete estrogen, upsetting the hormonal balance.

Breast prominence due to excessive adipose is often termed pseudogynecomastia or lipomastia.

Cirrhosis of liver, rheumatoid arthritis, leprosy is associated with it.

Any of the conditions that interfere with normal testosterone production, such as Klinefelter’s syndrome or pituitary insufficiency, can be associated with gynecomastia.

Aging: Hormone changes that occur with normal aging can cause it, especially in men who are overweight.

Tumors: Some tumors, such as those involving the testes, adrenal glands or pituitary gland, can produce hormones that alter the male-female hormone balance.

Hyperthyroidism: In this condition, the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine.

Kidney failure: About half the people being treated with regular hemodialysis experience gynecomastia due to hormonal changes.

Liver failure and cirrhosis: Hormonal fluctuations related to liver problems as well as medications taken for cirrhosis are associated with it.

Malnutrition and starvation: When the human body is deprived of adequate nutrition, testosterone levels drop, but estrogen levels remain constant, causing a hormonal imbalance.

Gynecomastia in bodybuilders

Some bodybuilders who abuse steroids develop it. It is often hidden behind the well developed chest muscles, but in later life, when the athlete becomes less active and the muscles become less prominent, the gynecomastia effects show up.

Signs & symptoms

Enlargement of breast
Pain in breast
Tenderness
Severe embarrassment or
Emotional disturbance

Classification

Puffy nipples is among the most common forms of gynecomastia. This glandular tissue accumulation is concentrated under and typically confined to the areola, or can be slightly extended outside the areola forming a dome shaped appearance to the areola.
Pure glandular gynecomastia is common in bodybuilders and is thought to be a result of the use of anabolic steroids. In this case it is known as anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) induced gynecomastia. Due to excess testosterone levels from steroids, which is converted to estrogen, bodybuilders and other athletes are sometimes afflicted with gynecomastia in its purest form. Gynecomastia in lean men is usually only a breast tissue gland with little to no adipose tissue.
Congenital or hereditary gynecomastia is typically evident by the ages of 12 to 18 in boys. Thirty percent to sixty percent of young boys suffer from large male breasts. As many as thirty percent may live with enlarged male breasts for the rest of their lives, but in other cases it will recede with age. However, severe forms of adolescent gynecomastia may require an intervention, in consultation with the patient, the parents, and child development professionals.
Pseudogynecomastia is typical of enlarged diameter and or excessive areola projection. However, it is not composed of glandular tissue, but of adipose tissue. It looks much like typical gynecomastia but requires different treatment. Exercise and diet may be effective in combating pseudogynecomastia.
Unilateral / asymmetrical gynecomastia occurs when only one breast is larger due to gynecomastia, the other breast is typically normal in both size and shape. Bilateral asymmetry occurs when it is present in both breasts.

Exercise

Gynecomastia is a problem affecting more men in society today. There are several causes of man boobs which could include hormonal imbalance and excess body fat. In addition, medical studies have shown that breast enlargement can be due to certain health issues or medical drugs. Diet and exercise along with homeopathy is one way to treat gynecomastia and in most cases are excellent alternatives to surgery.

If you have gynecomastia or man boobs, then it means that you have chest fat. Some people think that surgery is the only cure for the problem, but there are a couple of great chest exercises for gynecomastia. Most likely, the fat will be on your lower chest, so it is best to perform a chest exercise that will target your upper chest.

An exercise recommend for this is the incline bench press exercise. In this exercise, you need an incline weight bench. Most flat benches can be made to incline in case you didn’t know. To perform the exercise, you should lie on the incline bench and raise the weight bar vertically towards the ceiling. To complete one repetition, lower the weight to your upper chest and then raise it again. Try to complete 6 to 8 repetitions with each set, and try to perform 3 sets whenever you do the exercise. You should also adjust the weight such that 6 to 8 repetitions are achievable in each set.

A modification of this exercise is the incline dumbbell press in which dumbbells are used instead of a weight bar. Dumbbells have the advantage of allowing you to work each side of your body independently. When we use weight bars, our body’s stronger side tends to do more work while the other side gets shortchanged.

A treatment doesn’t get any more natural than this. Performing these exercises a couple times per week will have the effect of making your gynecomastia decrease over time along with homeopathy remedies.

Treatment -

Allopathic or conventional treatment of gynecomastia involves medical and surgical approach. Medical therapy includes Clomiphene an antiestrogen, is used to reduce breast size but with adverse effects which include visual problems, rash, and nausea. Tamoxifen, an estrogen antagonist, is effective for tender gynecomastia. Tamoxifen is typically used for 3 months before surgery is advised; nausea and epigastric discomfort are the main adverse effects. Danazol, a synthetic derivative of testosterone, inhibits pituitary secretion of LH and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which decreases estrogen synthesis from the testicles. Adverse effects include weight gain, acne, muscle cramps, fluid retention, nausea, and abnormal liver function test results. Testolactone, a peripheral aromatase inhibitor, has been used with varying success rates in doses of 150 mg 3 times per day for 6 months. Nausea, vomiting, edema, and worsening and complaint of hypertension have been reported with its use.

Reduction mammoplasty is considered for patients with long-standing gynecomastia or in persons in whom medical therapy has failed. It is also considered for cosmetic reasons.

Liposuction, gland excision, reduction mammoplasty are surgical techniques.

Complications of surgery include sloughing of tissue due to a compromised blood supply, contour irregularity, hematoma or seroma formation and permanent numbness in the nipple areolar area.

Radiation therapy is sometimes used to prevent gynecomastia in patients with prostate cancer prior to estrogen therapy.

Prognosis

Gynecomastia is not physically harmful, but in some cases can be an indicator of other more serious underlying conditions, such as testicular cancer.

Growing glandular tissue, typically from some form of hormonal stimulation, is often tender or painful.

Furthermore, it can frequently present social and psychological difficulties for the sufferer.

Weight loss can alter the condition in cases where it is triggered by obesity, but losing weight will not reduce the glandular component and patients cannot target areas for weight loss. Massive weight loss can result in sagging tissues about the chest, chest ptosis.

Homeopathic Approch -

Homeopathic treatment for gynecomastia is strongly recommended in following cases:

Marked pain
Tenderness
Severe embarrassment or
Emotional disturbance

As we know hormonal imbalance is one of the major cause; therefore in this condition medicines will help in balancing the hormonal status of your body.

In homeopathy we treat the underlying cause which leads to permanent improvement in the condition.

How homeopathy helps

Medicine has the capacity to correct the hormonal imbalance (estrogen levels) responsible for the development of gynecomastia.
The treatment helps to reduce pain.
Medicines help to reduce tenderness.
Remedies also act on emotional plane of the patient.
Homeopathy helps to alleviate breast enlargement.
The treatment also helps to treat bad effects of allopathic medicines.
It helps to reduce fatty infiltration in the cells of the body.

Homeopathy Medicine

PHYTOLACCA

Aching, soreness, restlessness, prostration, are general symptoms guiding to Phytolacca. Pre-eminently a glandular remedy. Glandular swellings with heat and inflammation. Has a powerful effect on fibrous and osseous tissues; fasciæ and muscle sheaths; acts on scar tissue. Syphilitic bone pains; chronic rheumatism. Sore throat, quinsy, and diphtheria. Tetanus and opisthotonos. Decrease of weight. Retarded dentition.

BARYTA CARB-Tumors in general Generally fatty tumors, Pain .

ANATHERUM(Cuscus grass)-Breasts swollen indurate nipples excoriated. Heat and pain in the breasts as if they had been

gashed with a penknife. Inflammation and swelling. Cancer of the breast

BARYTA IOD. (Iodide of Baryta)

Mainly acts on lymphatic system. Indurate glands esp. Breast.

Useful in hard cancerous tumors of the breasts. 3x every three hrs. is recommended.

Baryta iod.has been used in

Breast cancer, enlarge glands, tumor of breast. Breast cancer

after trauma, compare with Arnica, Bellis-per, Calendula and conium. Tumor and cancers

following blows or other injuries, cuts, punctured wounds, abrasions.acts

BUFORANA--Induration in breast glands.Violent pain in breasts, < at night. Bloody

oozing from nipples. Bloody milk

CISTUS CANADENSIS - Diseases of glands. Indurations and inflammation of mammae Carcinomatous sensitive to cold air

source- sodhganga research.

Homeopathy for Sweaty Palms Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)

2017-11-09T21:27:00.000+05:30

Homeopathy for Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)

Sweaty Palms is known medically as palmar hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms/hands are the most common form of hyperhidrosis for those suffering from excessive sweating. Excessive hand sweating (sweaty palms), is a clinical medical condition affecting patients in their day-to-day lives with social and or functional activities.
Over time, this condition can have a major and negative impact on peoples lives. This medical condition is an extremly stressful, embarrassing, and confidence-wrecking problem. From ruined paperwork to slippery handshakes, sweaty palms can negatively impact your social life, education, and career. Sweating is embarrassing, stains clothes, and may complicate business and social interactions. Excessive sweat can have serious practical consequences, like making it difficult to hold a pen, grip a steering wheel, or shake hands.

Cause - Although neurologic, metabolic, and other systemic diseases and conditions can sometimes cause excessive sweating, most cases occur in people who are otherwise healthy. Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis perspire nearly all the time, regardless of their mood or the weather

Treatment
The approach to treating hyperhidrosis generally proceeds as follows:

Over-the-counter antiperspirants: Patients usually try home remedies like these first because they are readily available. Antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride (for example, Certain-Dri) may be more effective when other antiperspirants have failed. So-called "natural" antiperspirants are often not very helpful for patients.
Prescription-strength antiperspirants: those containing aluminum chloride hexahydrate
Iontophoresis: a device that passes direct electricity through the skin using tap water
Oral medications: from the group of medications known as anticholinergics, which reduce sweating
Botox (botulinum toxin): approved in the U.S. by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating excessive axillary sweating
Microwave destruction: a device destroys the sweat glands, purportedly causing minimal
damage to other tissues
Surgery: paraspinal sympathectomy, or interruption of certain nerve pathways, as a last resort

Homeopathy Approach

Homeopathy has always proved itself as the best therapy for hyperhydrosis. Modern medicine does not have anything to offer to these patients. Homeopathy treats this complaint as a dispositional derangement. Thus assessing the emotional - intellectual - physical composition of the individual to select a suitable constitutional remedy is the key to success.
To aid this, here are the indications of few prominent remedies that cover excessive sweating as a symptom. To help locating an individual remedy I have italicized their names:
The patient of calcarea carb constitution sweats profusely while sleeping - almost wetting the pillow, like the patients of silica or sanicula. There is also perspiration on the back of the head, neck and chest. Mostly sweats in the upper part of the body. The sweat has a sour smell and the sweating is more during sleep. Conium also sweats more during sleep; almost as soon as one sleeps or even when closes eyes to sleep. Exactly opposite is seen in Sambucus - where there is a profuse sweat over the entire body during waking hours, while on going to sleep, the dry heat returns.
If calcarea sweat smells sour, the sweating of Bovista smells like an onion. Offensive sweating is a characteristic of many remedies including Alumina, Graphites, Psorinum, Phosporus, Sanicula, Thuja and their leader Silica. Among these, phosphorus sweat has the odor of sulphur fumes, while thuja smells like honey. Most of these also show a tendency to sweat more on palms and soles.
If we are discussing the smell of the perspiration, the taste should not be left un-noted. The remedy Caladium has a unique quality - the sweating of this remedy is sweet in taste, so much that it can even attract flies. It has got yet another characteristic - the patient of caladium sweats profusely after any acute diseases, so distinctly that we can even say that the profuse sweat relieves all sufferings in caladium [also in Natrum mur].
Thuja shows sweating only on uncovered parts, or all over except the head. These patients also sweat a lot of sour smelling or fetid sweat during sleep.
The prominent remedy for cholera, Veratrum album has cold perspiration on the forehead with nearly all complaints. Tabacum has it all over the body.
Isn't it interesting to know the various characteristic features that a remedy can throw just in the pattern of sweating? Knowing all this will not only improve our remedy selection but also our case-taking. We would only ask those questions, whose probable answers we expect already

Some more useful medicine

Conium: Excessive sweat while sleep starting.
Sambucus: Excessive sweat on face and entire body when waking up.
Pilocapus: Pilocapus/Jaborandi, in its mother tincture form, is also useful in copious sweating.
Calcarea carbonica: Cold, sweaty hands and feet. May also have excessive sweating on chest and upper body. Calcarea cabonica patients tend to be chilly, obstinate, constipated, often desire eggs (especially hard boiled), milk, and cheese.
Silica: Profuse sweating of head, hands, feet, and underarms. The sweat of the feet can be quite offensive.
Carbo Animalis: For example, is most useful in individuals who are visibly hypersensitive and suffer from foot sweats with an extremely foul odour.
Thuja & Caladium : Sweating like honey smell.
Arsenicum Iodatum: Excessive Sweat on body fatigue in night time.
Sepia: Excessive sweat between thighs and armpits with sour odor.
Natrum Mur: Excessive seating while doing small work.
Acidum Hydrofluoricum is, likewise, useful in individuals who have excess sweating of palms and feet, but feel better in cool, open air, or under a ceiling fan.
Ammonium Mur is effective in overweight individuals presenting symptoms of profuse, uncontrolled sweating.
Iodum is useful in excessive sweating in humid conditions. It suits individuals who constantly try to keep themselves cool

Moringa Olelifera(DRUM STICK) It's Homeopathic Uses

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Moringa oleifera belonging to the family of Moringaceae is an effective remedy for malnutrition. Moringa is rich in nutrition owing to the presence of a variety of essential phytochemicals present in its leaves, pods and seeds. In fact, moringa is said to provide 7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 10 times more vitamin A than carrots, 17 times more calcium than milk, 9 times more protein than yoghurt, 15 times more potassium than bananas and 25 times more iron than spinach . The fact that moringa is easily cultivable makes it a sustainable remedy for malnutrition. Countries like Senegal and Benin treat children with moringa . Children deprived of breast milk tend to show symptoms of malnutrition. Lactogogues are generally prescribed to lactating mothers to augment milk production. The lactogogue, made of phytosterols, acts as a precursor for hormones required for reproductive growth. Moringa is rich in phytosterols like stigmasterol, sitosterol and kampesterol which are precursors for hormones. These compounds increase the estrogen production, which in turn stimulates the proliferation of the mammary gland ducts to produce milk. It is used to treat malnutrition in children younger than 3 years . About 6 spoonfuls of leaf powder can meet a woman's daily iron and calcium requirements, during pregnancy. This study provides an overview on the cultivation, nutritional values, medicinal properties for commercial use and pharmacological properties of moringa. There are no elaborate reports on treatment of diabetes and cancer using moringa. This study aims to bridge the gap.

Moringa Olelifera(DRUM STICK): It's Homeopathic Uses.

A brief description of Moringa Olelifera and its uses are as follows:
Family Name: MORINGACEAE Botanical Name: MORINGA OLEIFERA

Common Name: Moringa, Horse radish tree, Drumstick tree, Sahijan
Parts Used: Roots, seeds, leaves
Moringa oleifera is an extensively available Indian herb, with each part of the tree having amazing therapeutic properties including mainly leaves, root barks, roots etc. The Moringa tree grows in several sub-desert and tropical areas around the world. It has been used by natives for thousands of years to treat water, help prevent malnutrition, and aid in fighting a number of ailments and diseases. Unfortunately, up until the last couple years, the Moringa tree, with its amazing health properties, has been unknown to most of the world. Scientific research has found that Moringa Oleifera is packed with vitamins, minerals and essential proteins. In fact, the leaves of this humble tree offer a powerhouse of nutritional value.

Uses: The roots are acrid, digestive, anthelmentic, anodyne. They are useful in paralysis, inflammations, fevers, cough, cold, bronchitis, pectoral diseases, epilepsy, hysteria.
Leaves: The juice of the leaves of Moringa oleifera is given as an emetic. In the Indian indigenous system of medicine, the leaves of Moringa oleifera are described to remove all kinds of excessive pain, useful in eye diseases, cure hallucinations, also useful in scurvy.
The seeds are acrid, bitter, anti-inflammatory, purgative, and are useful in neuralgia, inflammations and intermittent fevers.
Root-bark yields two alkaloids: moringine and moringinine. Moringine which is identical with benzylamine and Moringinine belonging to the sympathomimetic group of bases acts as cardiac stimulant, produces rise of blood-pressure, acts on sympathetic nerve-endings as well as smooth muscles all over the body, and depresses the sympathetic motor fibers of vessels in large doses only.
A decoction of the root-bark of Moringa oleifera is used as fomentation to relieve spasm. The root and bark are abortifacient.
The bark and the roots of Moringa oleifera are considered rubefacient and they are used as vesicants. The ground roots are mixed with salt and applied as a poultice to tumors.
The expressed juice of the fresh roots, bark, and leaves of Moringa oleifera is poured in the nostrils in stupor and coma, the bark and the leaves ground together are applied on head for neuralgia.

The Drug Picture of MORINGA OLEIFERA

MIND :
FORGETTING NAMES OF FAMILIAR PEOPLE, MAKING MISTAKES WHILE TALKING
Desire to be alone does not want company Does not want to speak nor to be spoken to , does want to be disturbed Irritablilty when spoken to, gives rude answers, short tempered Weeping when questioned, better after crying Irritability during headache. Melancholic. Pessimistic. Delusion :There is a mouse or a animal like dog in the room Some shadow that is moving outside the room
HEAD:
Vertigo on climbing stairs Headache pain in supra orbital region < right side < thinking about it, < morning < 7-8pm Straining eye < warm room,> open air, sleep after , combing hair sensation of something loose in the head Headache left half of forehead congestive type < as day progresses > evening Heaviness of head < bending < after sleep , evening Headache occiput and vertex closing eyes>dark > >washing face (mj)
External head - FALLING OF HAIR IN HANDFULLS
FACE:
pimples on face painful eruption at the tip of nose
EYES:
Heaviness of eyes > keeping them closed Dryness and itching on eyelids, < washing after, burning followed by rubbing Pain in eyes < evening
EARS:
Aversion to noise Pain and dryness in left ear
NOSE:
Sneezing < sitting in front of fan < morning, evening > covering nose continuous watery discharge from nose with sneezing < exposure to cold air lying down, warm drinks later thick yellow discharge , crust formation < morning < morning on waking Dryness of nose, Pain at the root of nose
Blocked nose,< night < left nostril.> evening Sensation of tingling over nose, formication
MOUTH:
Increased salivation < morning with dryness throat < 8am –9am Sensation of tingling over hard palate, irritation of palate resulting in cough hot drinks
THROAT:
Dryness in throat >drinking cold water Pain throat ailments after cold drink soreness in throat < swallowing (liquids and solids) hoarseness of voice > warm drinks plug like sensation in throat < swallowing
STOMACH:
Appetite: increased, (at night wakes up for food) Appetite reduced Complete loss of appetite decreased in morning Aversion to food does not want to eat.
THIRST:
Thirst increased at night with chilly feeling Desire for cold water & icy cold water Desire to drink large quantities of water at long intervals Thirst increased for small quantity of water at small intervals Thirst increased while eating
CRAVING:
INCREASED DESIRE FOR SWEETS ESP. SUGAR followed by nausea after eating sugar Craving for chilies Craving for spicy food Craving for raw onion Burning in epigastrium drinking water Burning in the stomach followed by diarrhoea All gone sensation in morning > eating but eating causes burning epigastrium
ABDOMEN:
Flatulence abdomen distended walking >sitting>standing
RECTUM AND ANUS:
Desire for stools absent Flatus passed with noise at night > passing stools Constipation < after drinking milk Constant urge to pass stools, unsatisfactory, stools 7-8 times a day ( normal consistency) stools passed with much straining, Dry hard and small in quantity with burning anus Itching in the anus< sitting Loose stools, pale yellow , < after dinner burning at the anal sphincter
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
Pain right lower side of chest rest, warmth, lying on rt side Dry cough Cough with expectoration clear, thick sticky FEELING OF WEIGHT OVER CHEST. DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING WITH BACKACHE. DYSPNOEA WITH TREMBLING AND WEAKNESS IN LEGS AND INCREASED THIRST < SITTING > LYING DOWN, FANNING, OPEN AIR
URINARY SYSTEM:
Burning sensation at the tip of urethera. Tip sensitive to touch. < after micturition sensation remains for 4-5 minutes after urination Pricking sensation tip of urethra < While urinating after sleep Pain behind pubic symphysis extending upwards to umbilicus walking>micturition
SKIN:
Pimples on face, forearm and chest Pimples tenderness, hard to touch, burning pain after washing with water eaves dark red pigmentation on healing < while sweating, being covered > washing with cold water, uncovering, gentle rubbing Dry whitish eruption on shoulders, forearm and legs fanning. Bleeding on scratching Itching left forearm with redness and heat washing with cold water Dryness of skin around toes. Pigmentation of skin.
Itching with dryness in the right forearm and around the angle of mandible below right ear SEXUAL ORGANS:
MALE: Sensitivity tip of penis
FEMALE: Increased menstrual flow with clots. Leucorrhoea: Sticky offensive white discharge with itching washing with warm water
EXTREMETIES AND BACK:
Weakness of lower limbs < Standing >stretching., evening Pain felt more in the thighs and upper limbs followed by weakness . Trembling of lower limbs . Unsteady gait due to weakness Numbness in thighs while sitting. Pain in scapular region with sensation of heat extending downwards < rt side < lying of back <10-11am > pressure, movement Stiffness in neck, shoulder and ankles.
SLEEP:
Drowsiness though out day < morning, 3-5 pm
FEVER:
Fever ailments after taking cold drinks < rising from bed < afternoon Increased sweating even under fan, increased thirst but drinks only few sips Dryness of lips Coldness of body trembling of limbs unable to stand. Vertigo on standing <11-1pm warm drinks >lying down Desire for hot drinks

GENERALITIES:
Tiredness,Sleepy, BODY COLLAPSING AT NIGHT Chilly sensation at night, body ache < motion > rest BROKEN DOWN FEELING. Malaise >evening, Body ache < fanning > covering or wrappings up WEAKNESS WITH TREMBLING OF LOWER LIMBS LETHARGIC Not able to stand more than 5 or 10 minutes <11am INABILITY TO MOVE WHILE CONSCIOUS OF SURROUNDINGS (SEMI CONSCIOUS) Stiffness of body. DESIRE FOR OPEN AIR
Modalities: Better in open air, evening Worse morning, exposure to cold air

as describe by Dr H majumdar

Homeopathy for Blood In Semen (Hematospermia)

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Homeopathy for Blood In Semen (Hematospermia)

Recent few month i had seen many many people who visited to clinic for observing Blood in semen ,thats really give lot of pressure and mental shock.Blood in the semen (hematospermia) usually does not last long, as it is usually a self-resolving problem.Blood in semen can be caused by many conditions affecting the male genitourinary system. Areas affected include the bladder, urethra, the testicles, the tubes that distribute semen from the testicles (known as the seminal vesicles), the epididymis (a segment of the spermatic ducts that serves to store, mature and transport sperm), and the prostate gland.

Couse
The amount of blood in your semen can vary from a small drop to enough to give your semen the look of blood. The amount of blood in your semen will depend on the cause of your bleeding. In addition to having blood in your semen, you might also experience:

pain when ejaculating
pain when urinating
tenderness or swelling in your scrotum
tenderness in the groin area
pain in your lower back
blood in your urine

Potential causes of blood in the semen

Semen passes along a series of tubes on the way to the urethra for ejaculation. Any number of things can cause blood vessels along this path to break and leak blood into the semen.
In many cases, the exact cause for blood in the semen is never determined. According to Harvard Medical School, most cases of blood in the semen are not serious and can be attributed to six causes: inflammation/infection, obstruction, tumors, vascular abnormalities, systemic factors, or trauma/medical procedures. The most common cause is prostate biopsy.

Inflammation

Inflammation of the seminal vesicles is a common cause of bloody semen. Inflammation of any gland, duct, tube, or organ involved in the male genitals can cause blood in your semen. This includes:

prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland), which can cause pain, urination problems, and sexual dysfunction.
epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis, or the coiled tube in the back of the testicle where sperm is stored), most often caused by a bacterial infection, including sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) gonorrhea or chlamydia. Symptoms include red or swollen scrotum, testicle pain and tenderness on one side, discharge, and painful urination.
urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), which can cause pain while urinating, itching or burning near the opening of the penis, or penile discharge.

Inflammation can also be caused by irritation from calculi (stones) in the prostate, seminal vesicles, bladder, or urethra.

Infections

Just as with inflammation, infections in any gland, duct, tube, or organ involved in the male genitals can cause blood in the semen.
Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes can also cause blood in semen. Infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi can also lead to this condition.

Obstruction

If ducts like the ejaculatory duct are blocked, surrounding blood vessels can dilate and break. If your prostate is enlarged, it can put pressure on your urethra, which can cause hematospermia.

Tumors

Benign polyps or malignant tumors in the prostate, testicles, epididymis, or seminal vesicles could lead to blood in your semen.

Vascular abnormalities

Vascular abnormalities in the male genitals such as vascular cysts could explain the blood you’ve seen in your semen.

Systemic factors

Conditions that affect your whole body can cause blood in your semen. These include hypertension (high blood pressure), hemophilia (disorder that leads to easy and excessive bleeding), leukemia, and chronic liver disease.

Trauma/medical procedures

Physical trauma like being hit in your testicles while playing sports can lead to blood in your semen. Trauma can cause blood vessels to leak, and that blood may leave your body in semen. A medical procedure like a prostate exam or biopsy or a vasectomy can cause blood in your semen.

Men age 40 or over have a higher risk of developing illnesses like prostate cancer. Because of this, you should tell your doctor any time you see blood in your semen. Your doctor will want to check for the cause of the blood as soon as possible.
If you are under the age of 40 and don’t have any symptoms other than bloody semen, wait and see if the blood goes away on its own. If your semen continues to be bloody or if you start experiencing additional symptoms like pain or a fever, make an appointment with your doctor. He or she might perform a prostate exam or analysis of your semen and urine to determine the source of the blood.

Diagnosing

When you visit your doctor, they’ll first need to determine the cause of the blood in the semen. Things they may do include:

Physical examinations. Your doctor may examine you for other symptoms, including swollen testicles, redness, or other visible signs of infection or inflammation.
STI tests. Through tests including blood work, your doctor will check to make sure you don’t have STI’s that could be causing the bleeding.
Urinalysis. This can help detect bacterial infections or other abnormalities in your urine.
PSA testing, which tests for prostate-created antigens and evaluates the health of the prostate.
Screening tests like ultrasounds, CTs, and MRIs, which can help locate obstructions.

If hematospermia lasts longer than 1 month, a transrectal ultrasound may be indicated.
Men older than age 50 may be referred to a urologist for further evaluation

Homeopathy approach - Being as Homeopath its important to take details and causative factor , Homeopathy always work best as i had seen cases improve fastly ,Homeopathic drugs like Sepia taken in low dosage help in internal absorption of the blood and prevent it from mixing with the semen. Cantharis is considered to be useful in the treatment of pain and soreness around the groin region

few medicine

Sabal serrulata. [Sabal]
This medicine has been recommended for various prostatic troubles, but its homoeopathic use seems confined to acute cases of enlarged and inflamed prostate. The gland is hot, swollen and painful. Here also come in our regular inflammation polychrests such as Aconite and Belladonna and it will not be necessary to go outside of them. Sabal is not altogether useless in senile hypertrophy. The writer has seen a marked palliative action in several cases and avoidance of surgical interference.

Conium. [Con]
This remedy is useful in chronic hypertrophy of the prostate with difficulty in voiding urine,it stops and starts, and there is an accompanying catarrh of the bladder. The suitability of Conium to the complaints of the aged should be considered. Dr. Bessey, of Toronto, speaks highly of Cimicifuga in prostatic hypertrophy

Cantheris - one of head reamdy for blood in SEMEN , pain and burning in urine

Causticum - pain in urine ,blood mixed with semen

If you have any querry pls write me on drajay2yahoo.co.in

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taken from
healthline http://www.healthline.com/symptom/blood-in-semen

Homeopathy materia medica

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES USEFUL IN DERMATOLOGY by Dr Muhammed Rafeeque

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HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES USEFUL IN DERMATOLOGY
©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque

very informative article by Dr Rafeeque on dermatology study with few important medicine .

1. Abrotanum: Angioma of face; face becomes purplish from eruptions.
2. Agaricus: Angioedema; burning and itching as from frostbite.
3. Alumina: Itching from warmth of bed; Chapped dry skin, scratch till bleeds.
4. Ammon carb: Eczema of skin folds; Erysipelas in aged with brain symptoms; faintly developed eruptions from poor vitality; Malignant scarlatina.
5. Anacrdium: Itching with irritability; Neurotic eczema; Lichen plannus.
6. Anthracinum: Boils, carbuncles, abscess with terrible burning pains.
7. Ant crud: Eczema with gastric complaints; Itching when warm in bed; Corns.
8. Apis mel: Skin troubles with stinging and burning pains; Urticaria with edematous skin.
9. Arnica: Symmetrical skin lesions; Crops of small boils; Ecchymosis; Bedsores.
10. Ars alb: Burning > by warmth; Ulcers with putrid discharge, restlessness.
11. Ars iod: Exfoliation of large scales leaving raw surface; Eczema < washing.
12. Arum trif: Raw bloody surface; Impetigo contagiosa; Scarlet rash.
13. Asafetida: Nervous troubles from suppressed skin; Itching > scratching; Edges of ulcers painful.
[©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
14. Astacus: Urticaria allover body; Skin lesions with enlarged lymph nodes.
15. Bacillinum: Ringworm; Eczema of eyelids; glands of neck enlarged and tender.
16. Badiaga: Rhagades: Freckles; Skin sore to touch.
17. Belladonna: Dry and hot skin; Sudden appearance of skin lesions with scarlet redness.
18. Berberis aqui: Scalp eruptions extending to face and neck; Pimples with dry skin; Psoriasis.
19. Boviosta: Urticaria < bathing, morning on waking; Urticaria on excitement, with rheumatism, palpitation, diarrhea; instruments leave deep impression on skin.
20. Bufo rana: Blisters on palms and soles; every slight injury suppurate; bullae leave raw surface with ichorous fluid.
21. Caladium: Sweet sweat attracts flies; Itching and burning from insect bite; itching alternates with asthma.
22. Calendula: Promotes granulation and prevents suppuration; Erysipelas.
23. Cantharis: Vesicular eruptions with burning and itching; Burns with rawness > by cold application; Erysipelas with restlessness; Secondary eczema in genitals from sweating.
24. Carbo animalis: Copper colored eruptions; Warts on hands and face of old people; Dark/blue marks on the skin.
25. Carbolic acid: Itching vesicles with burning; Burns tend to ulcerate; Bed sores.
26. Carcinocin: Malignant melanoma; Skin lesions with family history of cancer.
27. Castor equi: Cracked and ulcerated nipples; Chapped hands; Warts on forehead and breast.
28. Causticum: Facial warts; Soreness of skin folds; Ailments from burns; old injuries reopen; intertrigo during dentition.
29. Chrysarobinum: Skin lesions with foul discharge and crust formation in the entire area; Dry scaly eruptions with violent itching; Scabs with pus underneath.
30. Corallium: Palmo plantar psoriasis; Coral colored, thin dark red spots, changing to copper colored spots; Red, flat ulcers.
31. Croton tig: Intense itching with painful scratching; Vesicular eruptions with burning, itching and oozing; Herpes zoster.
32. Condurango: Fissures at mucocutaneous outlets; Ulcerative stage of skin cancer with fissures.
33. Dolichos: Itching with out eruptions; Senile pruritus; Itching with no swelling or rash; Itching < night; Itching of shoulders, elbow, knee and hairy parts; Herpes zoster.
34. Dulcamara: Itching in cold wet weather ; Warts on palmar surface of hands; Urticaria brought on by exposure or sour stomach; Thick yellow-brown crusts, bleeding when scratched; Humid eruptions of the genitals.
35. Echinacea: Recurrent boils and carbuncles; Infected wounds, ulcers and gangrene; Skin irritations from insect bites and poisons plants.
[©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
36. Eugenia jambos: Indurated acne painful for some distance around; Comedones.
37. Euphorbium: Vesicular erysipelas; Old ulcers and carbuncles; Gangrene; Ulcerative skin cancer.
38. Graphites: Eruptions with sticky honey like discharge; Rawness in bends of limbs groins, behind ears; Every little injury suppurates; Persistent dryness of skin unaffected by eczema.
39. Gun powder: Septic suppuration; Blood poisoning; Crops of boils; Herpes facialis.
40. Hamamelis: Varicose ulcers; Prickly heat; Purpura; Ecchymosis; Traumatic inflammations.
41. Hepar sulph: Every little injury suppurates; Pus smells like old cheese; Wants to be covered warmly; Ulcers surrounded by little pimples; Chronic and recurrent urticaria; Cracked hands and feet; Sweating with no relief.
42. Hypericum: Hyperidrosis; Hair fall after injury; Lacerated wounds with blood loss and weakness; Eruptions seem to be under the skin.
43. Icthyolum: Itching and scaly eruptions; Crops of boils; Pregnancy itching; psoriasis.
44. Ignatia: Skin lesions from emotional suppression; Sensitive to draught of air; Itching urticaria; Excoriation around vagina and mouth.
45. Kali brom: Acne of face with pustules; Psoriasis; Itching of chest, shoulder and face.
46. Malandrinum: Skin troubles of vaccination; Clears the remnants of cancerous deposits; Rhagades of hands and feet in cold weather and from washing; Skin dry and scale with itching. [©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
47. Mancinella: Large blisters as from scalds; Pemphigus; Fungoid growths; Intense erythema.
48. Medorrhinum: Itching at night when thinking of it; Fiery red rash about anus in babies.
49. Mercurious: Constantly moist skin; Profuse offensive sweat which gives no relief; ulcers with irregular shape with undefined edges; Itching< warmth of bed.
50. Mezerium: Eczema with intolerable itching; eruptions with thick scabs with pus underneath; ulcers with vesicles and red areola around; Herpes zoster; ulcers breed vermin.
51. Myristica s: Panaritium; Hastens suppuration; Acts powerfully than hepar or silicea; Inflammation of cellular tissue; Carbuncles and fistulas.
52. Natrum mur: Oily skin; Eruptions on margin of hair; Fever blisters; Urticaria after exercise; Alopecia; Warts on palms; Skin troubles from sun.
53. Nitric acid: Warts bleeds on touch; Ulcers with splinter like pain; Lesions on mucocutaneous junction; Base of ulcers look like raw flesh; Ulcers with irregular edges.
54. Petroleum: Skin dry rough and cracked; Suppuration from slightest scratch; Rhagades < in winter; Intertrigo; Psoriasis of hands; Leathery skin.
55. Psorinum: Dirty skin; Herpetic eruptions on scalp and bends of joints; Intolerable itching; Suppressed eruptions causes asthma; Itching < warmth of bed.
56. Pulsatilla: Measles; Pimples < fatty food; Urticaria after rich food.
57. Pyrogen: Small injury becomes swollen and inflamed; Septic condition.
58. Rhustox: Vesicular eruptions; Chicken pox; Urticaria; Intense itching; cellulites; Burning eczematous eruptions with scales.
59. Rhus ven: Itching > hot water; Erythema nodosum with night itching and pain in long bones; Dark red erysipelas.
60. Sanicula: Dirty wrinkled skin; Eczemas, fissured hand and fingers.
61. Sarracenia: Aborts chickenpox, arrests postulation; Removes scar of chicken pox.
62. Sec cor: Varicose ulcers with burning, better by cold and uncovering, though cold to touch; Boils with green pus; Great aversion to heat; Skin shriveled, blue colored; Dry gangrene, developing slowly.
63. Sepia: Herpes circinatus in spots; Itching not relieved by scratching; Ringworm; Urticaria in open air, > in warm room; Ichthyosis with offensive skin; Chlosma and lentigo in young women; Hyperidrosis.
64. Silicea: Abscess boils etc; Every little injury suppurates; Promotes expulsion of foreign bodies; Eruptions itch only in day time; scar becomes painful; Profuse sweating.
65. Skookum chuk: Dry eczema; Urticaria; Anti psoric medicine as per Boericke.
66. Staphysagria: Scratching changes location of itching; Eczema with thick scabs and violent itching; Warts. [©Dr Muhammed Rafeequ]
67. Streptococcin: Skin infections of septic origin; Cellulites.
68. Sulphur: Every little injury suppurates; Voluptuous itching; Dry unhealthy skin eruptions; Itching from warmth; Scratching till bleeds; Aversion to washing.
69. Syzygium: Boils and eruptions in diabetic patients.
70. Thuja: Eruptions on covered parts; Warts, naeva, polypi etc; Honey like sweating; Brown spots.
71. Urtica urense: Urticaria with violent itching; Rheumatism alternating with urticaria; Complaints from suppressed urticaria; Burns and scalds; Angioneurotic edema.
72. Variolinum: Pustular eruptions; Preventive and curative in chickenpox; Shingles.
73. Vinca minor: Sensitive skin with redness and soreness from slight rubbing; Eczema of head and face; Hair matted together.
74. Xray: Non healing ulcers; Warty growths; Dry eczema; Erythema around roots of nail.
References:
• Materia Medica by Dr William Boericke, Bjain.com
• A Capsule of Materia medica by Dr Muhammed Rafeeque (familyhomoeopathy.com/materiamedica/)
• Be A Master of Materia Medica by Dr Muhammed Rafeeque (bjain.com)
©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque
Kerala, India.

SKIN LESIONS WITH SUITABLE RUBRICS
©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque
I am happy to share this work with you. Here some lesions are given exactly in the form of rubric, but a few rubrics are interpretation as per the appearance of the skin lesions.

1. Acne Simplex: Boericke → Face → Acne simplex
2. Acne Rosacea: Kent → Face → Eruptions → Acne rosacea
3. Psoriasis: Kent → skin→ eruptions → psoriasis (Also given under many parts)
4. Guttate Psoriasis: Kneer → Skin → Eruption → Psoriasis → Guttate
5. Lichen Plannus: Boericke → Skin → Lichen planus
6. Vitiligo: Boericke → Skin → Leucoderma
7. Tinea Versicolor : Boericke→ Skin → Tinea versicolor
8. Tinea Corporis (Ringworm): Boericke → Skin → Trichophytosis → Ringworm
9. Tinea Cruris: Kent → Genitalia Male/female → Eruptions →Herpetic
10. Tinea Capitis: Kent → Head → Eruptions → Herpus → Circinatus
11. Tinea Pedis: Kent → Extremities → Foot → Eruptions → Herpes
12. Pityriais Rosea: Kent →Skin → Eruptions → Red
13. Scabies: Kent → Skin → Eruptions → Scabies
14. Cellulites: Boericke → Generalities → Cellulites
15. Erysipelas: Kent → Skin → Erysipelas [also in parts]
16. Furuncle: Boericke → Skin → Furuncle (Boil)
[©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
17. Carbuncle: Kent → Skin → Eruptions carbuncle [Refer parts]
18. Impetigo: Boericke → Skin → Impetigo [Refer parts]
19. Bullous Impetigo: Kent → Eruptions → Blisters
20. Ecthyma: Kent → Skin → Eruptions → Ecthyma
21. Eczema: Kent → Skin → Eruptions → Eczema [Refer parts]
22. Nummular/discoid Eczema: Synthesis → Eruptions → Rupia
23. Seborrhea Dermatitis: Robin murphy → Head → Seborrhea
24. Cradle Cap (neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis): Boericke → Head → Scalp → Crusta lactea
[©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
25. Seborrheic keratosis: Kent → Skin → excrescences → horny
26. Melasma: Kent → Face → Discoloration → Brown
27. Freckles or Lentigo: Robin Murphy→ Face → Freckles
28. Miliary Rash: Robin Murphy → Skin → Eruptions → Miliary
29. Sunburn : Boericke → Skin → Ephelis
30. Café de spot: Synthesis → Skin → Discoloration → Brown
31. Mongolian Spot: Boger → Skin → Naevi, birthmark, etc
32. Atopic Dermatitis: Boenninghausen → skin →Eruptions, humid → Chronic eczema
33. Weeping Eczema: Kent → Skin → Eruptions → Discharging → Moist
34. Dishydrotic Eczema or Ponphylox : Synthesis → Skin → Eruptions → Sudamina (Dishydrotic Eczema)
35. Contact Dermatitis: Robin Murphy → Skin → Eruptions → Allergic
36. Intertrigo: Robin Murphy → Skin → Intertrigo
37. Pyoderma: Robin Murphy → Skin → Eruptions → Suppurating
38. Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Robin Murphy → Skin → Eruptions → Phagedenic
39. Necotizing Fascitis: Boericke → Skin → Gangrene
40. Stevens–Johnson Syndrome (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis ): Boericke → Skin → Gangrene
[©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
41. Pemphigus Vulgaris: Boericke → Skin → Pemphigus
42. Bullous Pemphigoid: Boericke → Skin → Pemphigus
43. Chickenpox: Robin Murphy → Fevers → Chickenpox
44. Small pox: Robin Murphy → Generals → Small pox
45. Herpes zoster: Boericke → Skin → Herpes Zoster
46. Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Robin Murphy → Eyes → Herpes
47. Herpes Simplex: Robin Murphy → Generals → Herpes, simplex
48. Measles: Robin Murphy → Fevers → Measles
49. German Measles: Boericke → Fever Exanthemata, eruptive fever → Rubella, Measles
50. Molluscum Contagiosum: Robin Murphy → Generals → Molluscum Contagiosum
51. Skin Tag: Synthesis → Excrescences → Spongy
52. Warts: Synthesis → Skin → Warts.
53. Malignant Warts: Synthesis → Generals → Cancerous
54. Corns: Synthesis → Extremities → Corns
55. Callosities: Synthesis → Skin → Hard → Callosities like
56. Keloid: Synthesis → Skin → Keloid
57. Hemangioma: Synthesis → Tumors → Angioma
58. Naevus: Synthesis → Skin → Nevi
59. Malignant Melanoma: Synthesis → Generals → Cancerous affections → Melanoma [©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
60. Purpura: Synthesis → Skin → Purpura
61. Urticaria: Synthesis → Skin → Eruption → Urticaria
62. Dermographism: Synthesis → Skin → Eruption → Urticaria → Scratching after
63. Angioedema: Boericke → Skin → Edema → Angioneurotic
64. Hydradenitis: Kneer → Outer chest → Axilla → Abscess → Hydradnitis
65. Decubitus Ulcer: Boericke → Skin → Decubitus
66. Systemic Lupus Erthematos (SLE): Robin Murphy →Skin →Lupus → Lupus Erythematosum
67. Scleroderma: Boericke → Skin → Scleroderma
68. Ichthyosis Vulgaris: Boericke → Skin → Ichthyosis
69. Itch scratch syndrome: Robin Murphy → Skin → Itching → Scratching → Changing place on [©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque]
70. In growing Nails: Robin Murphy → Nails → In growing → Nails
71. Panaritium: Robin Murphy → Hands → Nails → Panaritium
72. Onycholysis: Robin Murphy → Hands → Nails → Exfoliation
73. Koilonychia: Phatak → Nails → Curved
74. Clubbing: Phatak → Fingers → Clubbing
75. Splinter Hemorrhage: Robin Murphy → hands → Nails → discoloration → blood, settles under nails
76. Alopecia Areata: Clarke → clinical → alopecia; areata
77. Scalp Psoriasis: Boenninghausen →Head external → Eruption on → Scaly; large (psoriasis)
©Dr Muhammed Rafeeque
Kerala, India.

i really thanks Dr Muhammed Rafeeque (familyhomoeopathy.com/materiamedica/) for his work and article