Homeopathy and Alternative Therapies

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Vitamin D with K2

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It is recommended to use K2 along with vitamin D since they work synergistically for calcium absorption in the body. Vitamin D3 improves calcium absorption from the intestines into the bloodstream and vitamin K2 helps to move the calcium into bones and teeth and avoid deposition in soft tissues like arteries. The combination helps in bone density and strength and helps avoiding osteoporosis, age related bone loss and fracture risk.

Use under medical supervision especially if you are on blood thinners since K2 can interact with drug's blood thinning effect, if you have an underlying kidney disease, if you have hyperparathyroidism, or known to have vitamin D toxicity, and tendency for kidney stones.

It is always advisable to get your lab tests done regularly to monitor the blood values of vitamin D in the body to avoid overdose and toxicity since vitamin D is stored in the body.

Always consult your primary care provider or qualified nutritionist while using supplements.

Recommendation of brand I have personally used:

Carbamide Vitamin D3+K2

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PEA-RICE Protein Powder

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For those seeking a clean, hypoallergenic, and effective protein source, pea‑rice plant protein powder with a complete amino acid profile is emerging as a strong front‑runner. It is a good alternative for those who want to avoid gluten, milk or soy as a source of protein.

Rice protein is higher in methionine but lower in lysine while pea protein is rich in lysine but low in methionine. When combined, they complement each other for the missing nutrients, providing all nine essential amino acids. The combination carries a low risk of common food‑allergen reactions. This blend is easier to digest and less likely to cause bloating or digestive issues for gut-sensitive people. It is a safer choice for lactose intolerant and autoimmune gut issue patients.

It helps promote fullness and thus assists in appetite control and also supports muscle growth and recovery similar to whey protein.

It is good as a breakfast add-on, evening snack or even as a post workout supplement.

Some good brands available which I have personally used as a suggestion are:

Earthful Pea-Rice Protein

Cosmix Pea-Rice Protein

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PART 2: "Complementary Approaches to Optimize Growth & Development in Growing Children with Auriculotherapy and Homeopathy "

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"Complementary Approaches to Optimize Growth & Development in Growing Children with Auriculotherapy and Homeopathy "

PART 2:

DISCLAIMER:
Supporting Natural Growth in Children – The Holistic Way!
Growth in children is influenced by multiple factors — nutrition, physical activity, sleep, genetics, and overall well-being.
In my clinic, I support growth and development through an integrative approach:
✅ Balanced diet rich in calcium, protein, and micronutrients
✅ Simple height-supportive exercises like skipping, yoga, and posture correction
✅ Homeopathy as a supportive tool in improving digestion, immunity, and correction of constitution.
✅ Auriculotherapy to stimulate natural growth response and endocrine balance
These methods are supportive and aim to assist natural growth processes — especially when started early. I always encourage a holistic, non-invasive, child-friendly approach. Results vary from child to child and depend on many individual factors.

"The therapies mentioned are used in a supportive capacity and are not a replacement for pediatric consultation when needed. No guaranteed results are claimed. This post is shared for educational purposes in line with ethical guidelines issued by the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act and National Medical Commission (NMC)."

In this second part we will review the role of nutrition, exercise, auriculotherapy with homoeopathy.

NUTRITION: As mentioned in part 1, Protein, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, and iron are critical during growth phases. Let’s take a bird’s eye view on the vegetarian protein sources since there is always confusion regarding this issue. Non-vegetarians have chicken, fish, eggs, etc. as regular food choices to get their complete protein.

✅ Vegetarian Sources of Complete Protein:
Soybeans and soy products (tofu, tempeh, soy milk): Contains all 9 essential AAs
Amaranth (Rajgira): Rich in lysine & methionine
Chia seeds: Contains complete protein + omega-3
Wheatgrass/Moringa: Contains some protein and micronutrients
Dairy products (milk, curd, paneer) Casein and whey are complete proteins.

Incomplete Protein? → Combine to Complete
Many traditional Indian vegetarian staples (dals like moong, chana, tur, rajma, urad; grains, cereals, millets like wheat, ragi, jowar, bajra, oats, brown rice are incomplete proteins, but become complete when combined properly:
Combination (Amino Acids Complemented)
Dal + Rice (pulses + cereal): Methionine from rice complements lysine from dal
Rajma/Chana + Roti: Similar complementation
Khichdi (moong + rice): Balanced and easy to digest
Peanut + Poha or Upma or Chutney + Idli/dosa/uttappa: Common and well-liked Indian recipes.

Clinical Relevance:
• For children with growth concerns, vegetarian child athletes these combinations are critical to meet daily protein and amino acid requirements.
• Ensure calcium, zinc, vitamin-D, vitamin B12 and iron supplementation if found deficient. Supplementation of other micronutrients needed as per the case requirements.

EXERCISE: Plays a crucial role and must be promoted.
Safe Weight-Bearing Activities for Children:
Activity with Benefits and Notes -
Walking (brisk pace): Low-impact bone loading. Daily walks are simple and effective.
Running or Jogging: Stimulates GH release. Ensure proper footwear to prevent injuries.
Skipping Rope: High-impact; improves coordination and bone strength. Keep short durations initially.
Climbing stairs: Excellent lower limb strength. Can be easily integrated into daily routine.
Jumping (on ground or trampoline): High bone loading on legs. Trampoline use under strict supervision.
Dancing (esp. folk or aerobic styles): Combines rhythm, movement, and bone loading. Fun and engaging for children.
Playing outdoor games (e.g., cricket, football, volleyball, hockey, kho-kho, kabaddi): Combines weight-bearing and cardio. Very relevant for physical and mental development.
Martial arts (e.g., karate, taekwondo): Enhances flexibility, balance, and bone stress. Needs professional instruction and supervision.
Gymnastics (basic levels): Excellent for posture and bone loading. Should be age-appropriate.
Yoga (with postures like Vrikshasana, Tadasana): Improves posture, stretches spine. Under supervision and guidance.

Activities NOT Considered Weight-Bearing:
• Swimming (great for cardio, but non-weight-bearing)
• Cycling (minimal vertical bone loading)
• Watching TV or mobile gaming (sedentary)

Important Pediatric Considerations:
• Children should exercise at least 60 minutes/day (as per WHO guidelines).
• Avoid overtraining, especially in prepubertal age, to prevent growth plate injuries.
• Encourage hydration, nutrition, and sleep to support the effects of physical activity.

ROLE OF AURICULOTHERAPY:
Auricular therapy is a form of reflex therapy where the external ear (auricle) is stimulated using acupressure, electrical stimulation, or seeds. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on the principles of acupuncture, the ear reflects a microsystem of the entire body.
It has no side-effects.
Can be given with any conventional line of treatment (allopathy, homoeopathy, ayurvedic) since it does not interfere with any medicine.

Basis for Height Increase - In children and adolescents, auricular therapy is believed to support:
• Stimulation of pituitary gland → optimal growth hormone (GH) secretion.
• Regulation of endocrine system.
• Improvement in appetite, sleep, and nutrient absorption, indirectly promoting growth.
• Modulation of musculoskeletal balance and spinal posture.

ROLE OF HOMOEOPATHY:
Believes in an individual and constitutional approach in treating any condition.
Helps in removing the underlying constitutional defect.
Improves digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients. Improves immunity against frequent infections.
Improves overall well-being mentally and physically without side-effects.
Very effective in treating stress related disorders (yes, children too are stressed and the symptoms are often hidden).
Thus, it addresses many underlying causes which can be a hinderance to normal growth and development in children.

Please visit clinic or DM me for further queries.

"Complementary Approaches to Optimize Growth & Development in Growing Children with Auriculotherapy and Homeopathy" PART 1:

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DISCLAIMER

Supporting Natural Growth in Children – The Holistic Way!

Growth in children is influenced by multiple factors — nutrition, physical activity, sleep, genetics, and overall well-being.

In my clinic, I support growth and development through an integrative approach:

Balanced diet rich in calcium, protein, and micronutrients

Simple height-supportive exercises, yoga, and posture correction

Homeopathy as a supportive tool in improving digestion, immunity, and correction of constitution.

Auriculotherapy to stimulate natural growth response and endocrine balance

These methods are supportive and aim to assist natural growth processes — especially when started early. I always encourage a holistic, non-invasive, child-friendly approach. Results vary from child to child and depend on many individual factors.

Let’s review the factors affecting the growth and development wrt height of a human being based on medical and biological relevance.

WHERE IT HAPPENS:

Long Bones:

The long bones in the arms (like the humerus, radius, and ulna) and legs (like the femur, tibia, and fibula) are the main contributors to height increase because they have growth plates that allow for lengthening.

Other Bones:

While long bones are the primary source of height increase, other bones like the vertebrae in the spine also contribute to overall height.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASE IN HEIGHT:

Apart from genetics and family history -

Nutrition (will be discussed further in part 2)

Protein, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, and iron are critical during growth phases.

Malnutrition during childhood (especially first 5 years) can lead to stunting and growth issues.

Hormonal Factors

Growth Hormone (GH): Essential for longitudinal bone growth.

Thyroid hormones: Deficiency (e.g. congenital hypothyroidism) causes growth retardation.

Estrogen/Testosterone: Promote pubertal growth spurt and epiphyseal closure.

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1): Mediates effects of GH.

Chronic Illness

Delayed or Abnormal Puberty: Chronic illnesses can disrupt the normal timing and progression of puberty, which is a crucial period for growth. Delayed puberty can lead to a shorter growth spurt and reduced adult height.

Nutritional Deficiencies: Some chronic conditions can affect appetite, nutrient absorption, or lead to increased nutritional needs, causing malnutrition and hindering growth.

Medication Side Effects: Certain medications used to treat chronic illnesses, like glucocorticoids, can also affect growth.

Disrupted Growth Hormone Axis: Chronic illnesses can interfere with the hormones and pathways that regulate growth.

Physical Activity/Exercise (will be discussed further in part 2)

Regular exercise, especially weight-bearing activities, stimulates GH secretion.

Sedentary lifestyle may negatively impact height during growth phase.

Sleep

Growth hormone secretion is pulsatile and maximal during deep sleep.

Poor sleep quality or sleep deprivation during childhood affects growth.

Psychosocial Stress

Severe emotional neglect, psychological stress, emotional deprivation, and psychosocial factors can cause stunted growth.

ROCKET SCIENCE (HOW, WHY, WHAT):

Growth Plates: Epiphyseal plates are made of cartilage and are located at the ends of long bones like the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone).

Endochondral Ossification: Bone growth in length occurs through a process called endochondral ossification, where cartilage is replaced by bone.

Chondrocytes: Specialized cartilage cells called chondrocytes in the growth plate divide, mature, and eventually become bone, leading to bone lengthening.

Growth Hormone and Other Factors: Growth hormone, along with other hormones like insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), plays a crucial role in stimulating growth plate activity and overall bone growth.

Epiphyseal Fusion: As puberty progresses, the growth plates gradually close, a process called epiphyseal fusion. This is influenced by hormones like estrogen and testosterone.

Limited Height Increase After Closure: Once the growth plates are completely fused, further significant height increase is generally not possible.

Will review role of nutrition, exercise, auriculotherapy with homoeopathy in the next article (PART 2).

Auriculotherapy Using Seeds: A Natural Path to Wellness

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Auriculotherapy or ear acupuncture/acupressure is an ancient healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This therapeutic method stimulates specific points on the outer ear to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being. One of the most accessible and non-invasive forms of auriculotherapy involves using seeds to apply gentle pressure to these points.

How It Works

Seeds, generally from the Vaccaria plant, are affixed to specific ear points using small adhesive patches. The ear is considered a micro-system representing the entire body, with different points corresponding to organs, systems, and emotional states. By applying continuous pressure to these points, the seeds help stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Benefits of Seed Auriculotherapy

Pain Relief: Effective for headaches, neck and back pain, arthritis, and joint discomfort.
Stress Reduction: Helps alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and emotional imbalances.
Addiction Support: Assists in managing cravings for smoking, alcohol, or other habits.
Digestive Health: Aids in relieving acidity, indigestion and other gastrointestinal issues.
Hormonal Balance: Supports menstrual health and alleviates menopausal symptoms.

How to Use Ear Seeds (consulting an Auriculotherapy practitioner)

Clean the ear area with an alcohol swab.
Identify the target points.
Place the seeds on the designated points.
Apply gentle pressure to the seeds several times a day to enhance their effect.
Replace the seeds after 3/5/7 days.

Why Choose Seed Therapy?

Ear seeds are a natural, painless, and drug-less option. They empower individuals to take an active role in their health without the need for invasive procedures or medications.

Whether used alone or as a complement to other treatments like allopathy, homoeopathy or ayurvedic, auriculotherapy with seeds offers a simple yet powerful way to support overall well-being. Always consult a qualified practitioner for personalized guidance and to maximize the benefits of this holistic practice.

Post in the comments for any doubts or queries.

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KALIJEERI-AJWAIN-METHI POWDER

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One of my patients informed me that she benefited from the intake of this preparation. All ingredients are used in the kitchen and are therefore assumed to be safe.

Take Black Cumin Seeds (Kali Jeeri) 10 Grams + Bishop’s Weed (Ajwain) 20 Grams + Fenugreek Seeds (Methi) 50 Grams.

Initially, all three ingredients need to be roasted on a slow fire separately and then powdered and mixed together. Store the powder in an air-tight jar.

Take 1 teaspoon of powder with warm water before retiring at night.

The above-mentioned mixture has multiple health benefits.

It helps in normalizing bowel movement and thereby helps in a lot of ailments.

It improves immunity.

It helps in keeping cholesterol and blood sugar under check.

It is also said to be extremely effective in reducing joint pains.

Please note that this powder is not a substitute for any type of medical treatment. DO NOT depend only on this powder for treating your blood sugar, cholesterol, arthritis, weight loss, hair, skin, migraine, and other such problems.

It is a GOOD SUPPORT to your body with whatever treatment you are taking.

There is no substitute for a good diet and exercise. If your health concern requires you to modify your lifestyle, then even eating kilos of this powder will not help unless you modify your eating and exercise habits. Please do not expect miracles with this powder as this is not going to solve all your medical problems. For that matter, no single food or medicine will entirely solve any of your medical problems. The cure is always possible with a proper combination of food, rest, exercise, and medicine. Depending only on one modality is a waste of time and will not give lasting results.

KALIJEERI-AJWAIN-METHI POWDER

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Wheatgrass Mouthwash

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Probiotics

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Wheatgrass: When Can You Take It?

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Omega 3: Vegetarian Sources

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Vegetarian Omega 3 in capsule/tablet form available:

Algal Oil Capsules

Flaxseed oil Capsules

Spirulina Capsules

Moringa Tablets

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Calendula: The Homoeopathic Antiseptic

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One of the best healing agents, applied locally.

Useful for burns, open wounds, cuts, lacerations, non-healing wounds. Prevents pus formation.

Helps in aborting an abscess, else favors maturing and ultimate healing.

Very useful for cradle-cap and nappy rash in babies.

It is very good for dry, irritated, sensitive skin.

According to Dr. James Tyler Kent, Calendula is all the dressing you will need for open wounds and severe lacerations. It takes away the local pain and suffering.

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The articles discussed herein have not been evaluated by the FDA. The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Each individual is different and will react differently to various vitamin and mineral supplements as per his/her body requirements. This information is not meant to replace any physician’s consultation. This information should in no way replace your family physician’s advice.

Virgin Coconut Oil

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Coconut oil is definitely one of the foods we should look at seriously. But it should always be consumed in non-refined form. It has to be virgin oil extracted from the fruit without processing it with chemicals to give the health benefits.

WARNING: No food product alone is complete and sufficient to improve health. Health always involves diet, exercise, rest and a positive attitude. All the super-foods, no matter how much you eat them will always constitute only one part of the spectrum of health.

Always have a variety of healthy foods and do not concentrate only on individual food items. But, some foods do have that extra edge over others and give the additional health boost that we all need in the present scenario.

Wheatgrass and Gluten allergy.

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Chlorophyll

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Spirulina capsules

Aloevera juice

Moringa tablets

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Flax Seeds Bioavailability

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If you are including flax seeds in your daily diet it is advisable to take a multivitamin multimineral tablet to improve the absorption of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which are the omega 3 that the body needs.

The body needs calcium, copper, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium and vitamins from the BComplex group for better conversion of ALA present in the flax seeds.

Eating and absorption are two different functions.

If the ALA is not converted then the flax seeds are just going down the body's drain; at most it will only improve your constipation.

Vitamin C - Non Citrus Sources

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Since sour food and drink is best avoided for throat, skin and joint patients, intake of Vitamin C becomes limited. Therefore presenting sources of non-citrus Vitamin C:

Papaya
Guava
Lychees
Pear
Apple
Watermelon
Banana
Muskmelon

Broccoli
Potato
Beet
Greenpeas
French-beans
Carrots
Cauliflower
Amala

Mental Health

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Here are some of the most important questions that we should introspect about:

How are you feeling?

What are you thinking?

What is bothering you the most?

What really started it?

Mental health is directly related to your physical health. Emotions always take the upper hand, always. You might have read and memorized the full textbook, but if you get anxious and panic then you can't write even a sentence in your exam.

Homeopathy can help in managing these mental health issues and the related psychosomatic (physical problems due to emotional causes) problems as well. Certain emotions like resentment, hatred, and apathy can be a major block in your treatment. Many times we are unaware of how much our feelings and thoughts are blocking our path toward health.

Positive thinking and all the intellectual exercises and self-help books are useless unless we do "Positive Feeling". The 'will' always dominates the intellect. Unless you address your emotions your intellectual faculties might make you successful but not happy. The physique definitely will give in in due course of time.

All feel differently to the same situation. That is the uniqueness of an individual which homeopathy tries to recognize and treat accordingly.

Eg: I feel stressed about the lockdown situation is a very vague symptom.

The individual feelings could be:

One person is stressed because he has a fear of death due to the infection. Here the emotion is fear.

One person is not bothered about death, he is worried whether he will get that promotion when the office resumes or his colleague will get it. Here we see issues with confidence and jealousy.

One person is sad and depressed since he is already fired. Now he had to search for a job. He is losing hope. Here we see depression and hopelessness with apathy which has started to creep in.

One person is angry that his project got halted due to this situation and he is blaming the foreign country for the infection, his boss for not accepting his project a month earlier even though it was ready, his colleague for not supporting him, etc. We see anger, impatience, and resentment.

One person is impatient, irritable, and restless at home since he is always on the move and does not know how to stay in one room for so long. Here we see impatience and helplessness.

So you see, stress due to the lockdown has a different impact on different individuals.

Similarly, statements like I think a lot, I get anxious easily, I am short-tempered, I am disciplined, I like cleanliness, I am reserved, I am an extrovert are vague symptoms. We need to know WHY? They are the leaves, where are the roots. The roots can go way back to your childhood. You need to identify, accept, and deal with the issue accordingly.

The lockdown is only one such trigger event in your life. You need to think about other events that could have started/caused/initiated that migraine or backache or chronic indigestion or diabetes or hypertension or arthritis or hairfall or skin disease or panic episodes or vertigo or whatever you are suffering from. You might have forgotten about it or did not know that it was important to tell me during the consultation. Now is the time to think and write. Balance your emotions and it will balance your health.

This is an exercise to help you sort out and identify your emotions. Do write it down on paper or on your mobile or laptop. Writing helps.

Remember:

How are you feeling?

What are you thinking?

What is bothering you the most?

What really started it?

If the symptoms are acute then you need to analyze how were you feeling just before the acute episode started. The feeling related to the acute problem can be the same or different from the feeling associated with your chronic ailments.

Other measures like yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, psychotherapy, and counseling can be done along with your treatment.

Calcium Interactions

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Avoid taking any calcium tablet or syrup with:
Iron
Multivitamins
Your other allopathic medicine if it is going on.

Calcium is known to block the absorption of the other supplements and medicines.

You may not get the desired effect of those substances.

Always take calcium separately.

Drink lots of water throughout the day when taking calcium supplements.

Check with your physician the dose of the calcium applicable in your case.

VITAMIN D

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It is a fat soluble vitamin. Therefore the powder form is advised to be taken in milk which has milk fats. If taken in water it should be after a proper meal, either lunch or dinner.

Any form of Vitamin D (capsule, tablet, liquid, or powder) should be taken after food that has fat content to improve the absorption.

Never take it with tea, coffee, green tea, colas, chocolate drinks, or any caffeine based drinks. Absorption will be poor.

Allopathic drugs like statins for cholesterol, laxatives, steroids, anti-epileptic drugs, antacids, diuretics (in many BP lowering drugs) can lower Vitamin D levels in the body.

The dose of 60000 units is generally applicable for all age groups unless prescribed otherwise. Please check with your physician the dosage recommended in your case.

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ORS: Oral Rehydration Solution

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Oral Rehydration Solution or Oral Rehydration Therapy or Oral Rehydration Salts: ORS is a mixture of sugar and electrolytes mixed in water to maintain the electrolytes and fluid balance in the body.

The common ingredients are salts of sodium and potassium with glucose. Some brands may add prebiotics and zinc to the mixture.

Homemade ORS can be made by adding 6 teaspoons of sugar + half a teaspoon of salt to one liter of water.

ORS solution helps as a first-aid remedy in
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Low blood pressure
Low blood sugar
Heat stroke
Muscle cramps from dehydration
till you see your health care provider for proper treatment.

Also, check with your physician beforehand that there are no salt and sugar restrictions in your case.

Homoeopathy - How to Describe Skin Symptoms

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A large number of patients seek homoeopathic treatment for skin ailments. These questions will help them to observe the symptoms and give an accurate description to the physician while case taking.

This includes all eruptions, pimples, sores, abscesses, ulcers, carbuncles, boils, warts, abnormal growths, and tumors as these are all amenable to the homoeopathic internal treatment.

Consult Sections Homoeopathy and Sensations,

Homoeopathy - Symptoms Better or Worse By

HOMOEOPATHY AND PAIN

Homoeopathy - How to describe Discharges of all kinds

1. Does the skin heal readily after an injury ?

2. Any roughness, cracks, sores from washing or cold weather ?

3. Are you subject to skin diseases, and for how long ?

4. Have any of your near relatives been troubled in the same way, or with any other skin

trouble ?

5. Have you been vaccinated ?

6. Was there any side effect ?

7. Have you suffered from symptoms of eruptions with itching ?

8. What treatment was used for it ?

9. Have you had measles, scarlet fever, chicken pox, mumps, or other similar diseases, and how did you get along during the sickness and afterwards ?

10. Have you ever had a surgical operation for the removal of tumors, abnormal growth, warts, etc. ?

11. Do you have problems with your nails ?

12. Ingrowing toe nails ?

13. Have you foul, sweaty feet ? (See Homoeopathy - How to describe Discharges of all kinds)

14. How long has the skin trouble been present ?

15. How did it first start ?

16. Is the trouble sensitive to touch or pressure ?

17. Give the exact location of places affected.

18. Has the trouble been treated by local applications ?

19. Has any skin disease ever been suppressed or apparently cured by local applications ?

20. If so, what and when ?

21. What does the disease or ulcer or skin-sore look like ?

22. What is the appearance of the skin around the sore or under the sore ?

23. Is there any itching of the sore ?

24. What is the effect of scratching - better or worse by it ?

25. Any scabs ?

26. What is the appearance and general form of the scabs ?

27. Any matter under scabs ? (See Homoeopathy - How to describe Discharges of all kinds)

28. Describe any discharge from the sores as in Section Homoeopathy - How to describe Discharges of all kinds.

29. Describe pain as in Section Homoeopathy And Pain.

30. Any roughness of the skin ?

31. In what way is the skin different from healthy skin ?

32. Is there itching of the skin ? (Refer to Section Homoeopathy - Symptoms Better or Worse By)

Give location, color and character of any spots or blotches on the skin, whether very small or large.

Give location, color and appearance of moles or warts.

33. What is the location, color, size, shape and appearance of any swelling ?

34. Any sensations on skin as itching, burning, pinching, crawling of insects or bugs, stinging or anything else ?

See Sections Homoeopathy and Sensations and Homoeopathy - Symptoms Better or Worse By

35. Is the skin oily, shining, scaly ?

36. What is the color of the skin ?

37. Is the color natural or after any disease ?

Describe pimples, little blisters, etc., as to location, size, contents, appearance, etc.

Describe corns and bunions as to appearance, location and pain as in Section Homoeopathy And Pain.

Reference: What the doctor needs to know in order to make a successful prescription by Dr. James Tyler Kent

Homoeopathy: Details Related To Eating and Drinking

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Food habits play an important role in causing, aggravating and relieving your symptoms. Carefully observe your food habits and describe your symptoms by using these questions mentioned below.

1. Have you a craving for any special article of food ? (Not merely a desire, but a feeling that you must have it.)

2. Any aversion to any special article of food ?

3. Name the article in either case.

4. Are you hungry much of the time or at any special time ?

5. Is the hunger or craving for food excessive ?

6. Have you no desire for food ?

7. Do you have hunger with aversion to eating ?

8. Do you eat without hunger ?

9. Does the food taste good ?

10. Has the food a natural taste ?

11. How do you feel before eating ?

12. Have you any bad effect from eating much or little ?

13. Do you desire little or much food at a time ?

14. Is there any special food that disagrees ?

15. Do you desire solid or liquid food ?

16. Do you crave for something but you don't know for exactly what ?

17. Do you crave substantial food or dainties, candy, cakes, sweet things, sour things, etc., etc.

18. Is the appetite even or variable ?

19. Does food satisfy you ?

20. Any trouble that always comes on after eating all you want, or after a little food ?

21. Do you eat hastily or slowly ?

22. Do you have sick stomach or vomiting after eating ?

23. Does eating aggravate other complaints ?

24. Are you sleepy after eating ?

25. Have you pain anywhere after eating ? (See HOMOEOPATHY AND PAIN)

26. Do you suddenly lose your appetite for food while eating, or at any time ?

27. Are you very thirsty or thirstless ?

28. Do you wish to drink often or seldom ?

29. Do you want to drink much at a time, or little ?

30. What effect has drinking on you ?

31. Any trouble that always comes on after drinking ?

32. Do you crave any special drink ?

33. Do you wish hot or cold, or ice cold drinks ?

34. Do you feel badly after drinking ?

35. Does drinking satisfy you ?

36. Do you use tea or coffee ?

37. How much ?

38. Do you use alcoholic or other liquors ?

39. Do you use much milk ?

40. Does milk agree ?

41. Do you have sick stomach or vomiting after drinking ?

42. Does drinking aggravate other complaints ?

43. How does water, or other drinks, taste ?

Reference: What the doctor needs to know in order to make a successful prescription by Dr. James Tyler Kent

Homoeopathy - How To Describe Discharges Of All Kinds

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Observations and methods to describe discharges that accompany your disease.

This refers to discharges from open sores, boils, fistulas, ulcers, etc., from the eyes, nose, cars, mouth, private parts, lungs, the skin, etc.

Give the quantity and the time or condition under which the quantity varies.(See Homoeopathy - Symptoms Better or Worse By)

Give the consistency, whether thin or thick, stringy, clotted like jelly, white of an egg, gruel, water, etc.

The appearance, just what it looks like, the color, and the time or condition when the appearance varies.

The odor, what it reminds you of ; whether the odor varies and the time and circumstances of the variation.

Whether it makes the parts sore, and in what way ;
whether the discharge has any effect on your feeling or strength ;
how long it has continued ;
whether the discharge comes and goes, and
the time and circumstance of this variation.

Whether it is sticky, forms a scab, etc.

Mention anything else about it that you may notice.

Reference: What the doctor needs to know in order to make a successful prescription by Dr. James Tyler Kent

Homoeopathy - Symptoms Better or Worse By

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While giving the homoeopathic case history modalities play a vital role in remedy selection.

This aspect refers to each disease, each sickness and to every symptom.

No matter what the trouble may be, it is necessary to describe this aspect while giving the case.

Be sure that the aggravation or amelioration you notice is from the cause given.

The time of an aggravation or amelioration refers to the year, the month, the week, the day, the night, or the hour.

State at what time your trouble, or any single symptom, is better or worse.

State what season of the year,
what time in the month,
whether the phases of the moon cause either,
what part of the week,
what hour of the day or night the trouble or single symptom comes on, or is made better or worse.

Is there any position which you may assume that causes the trouble or any single symptom to be better or worse ?

It may be when you first lie down, or after lying down awhile, or rising up after lying down ;
on sitting down, after sitting awhile, or on rising after sitting ;
standing, after standing awhile, or on sitting after standing ;
walking, walking much, walking in the house or in the open air, or in cold or warm air, or at night ; running, running rapidly or slowly ;
when stooping over, after stooping, or on rising from stooping ;
leaning the head backward, forward, to one side, or leaning the head on the table or the hand ;
lying with the head high or low ; lying in some particular position ;
crawling on the hands and knees ;
or some other of many possible positions.

Does anything cause the trouble or a single symptom to be better or worse ?

It may be reading,
writing,
music,
ascending or descending the stairs or a hill,
biting the teeth together,
blowing the nose,
before or after one of the meals,
breathing, breathing deeply,
when chewing food, when eating or drinking,
closing or opening the eyes, looking up, down or sideways,
from heat, cold, from warm or cold air, heat of the stove or sun,
dry or moist air,
going into the air or going into a warm room,
sunlight or lamplight,
from excitement, fright, grief, sorrow,
fasting, some kind of food or drink,
motion or quiet,
when nose is discharging or is dry,
from ratification of the passions,
scratching, rubbing,
beginning of sleep, during or after sleep, loss of sleep,
sneezing,
before or during a storm,
swallowing food, drink of saliva,
talking, singing, hearing others talk or sing,
music,
touch,
turning over in bed, covering up or uncovering,
wet, dry, windy, or cloudy weather.

The above is given to impress on the mind the great importance of noticing what may seem to be little things.

Any one of these may be great or little, but your physician must be the judge of that.

Reference: What the doctor needs to know in order to make a successful prescription by Dr. James Tyler Kent