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Saving Your Child from a Tonsil Surgery with Natural Homeopathic Medicines

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 135 Comments

Inflammation of tonsils, on one side or both, is known as tonsillitis. Tonsils refer to oval-shaped masses of lymphoid tissues lying in the back of the throat, one on either side. Tonsils have a protective role and act as the first line of defense by trapping germs like bacteria and viruses that one may have inhaled or ingested, which enter the throat and cause an infection. Tonsils produce lymphocytes which kill the virus/bacteria entering the throat. In the process of fighting such infections again and again, the tonsils also become vulnerable to infection, and at some point, they also get infected and inflamed.

Homeopathic medicines for tonsils

Homeopathy has proven to be very effective in cases of tonsillitis time and again. Homeopathy is a highly advanced science that takes the inside-out approach to all diseases, including tonsillitis, starting from the root cause and with time, curing the condition without the need for surgical intervention. Tonsillitis is treated wonderfully by homeopathy by following a two-step treatment process. In the first step, homeopathic medicines are given to treat the acute symptoms of tonsillitis. In the second step, homeopathy treats the chronic tendency toward recurrent tonsillitis. Homeopathic medicines improve the body’s immunity and make it strong enough to fight infection quickly.

Homeopathy works magnificently in acute/chronic tonsillitis

Homeopathic medicines work equally well in acute tonsillitis as well as in cases of chronic/recurrent tonsillitis. Opting for homeopathy at the very beginning of acute tonsillitis helps to soothe throat pain, reduces tonsil inflammation, and cuts short the recovery period of tonsillitis. Homeopathy aids natural recovery by boosting the body’s healing mechanism to fight infection-causing agents and getting rid of it naturally. In chronic recurrent cases, the primary aim of homeopathic medicines is to build a child’s immunity and prevent recurrent infections that lead to frequent tonsillitis. With the use of homeopathic medicines, the frequency and intensity of frequent tonsil inflammation decreases gradually.

Personalised homeopathic treatment

There are no particular medicines that can be used in every case of tonsillitis just based on its diagnosis. In every case, the suitable medicine is selected from numerous medicines for tonsillitis given in homeopathic therapeutics. The individual characteristic symptoms are given importance based on which the prescription is done in every case. So homeopathic medicine varies from one case to another. Also, the medicine varies for acute and chronic cases. So it is advised to always consult a homeopathic doctor for medicine prescriptions and avoid self-medication.

Homeopathy does not cause side effects

Homeopathy is a great choice to treat cases of tonsillitis as it does not lead to any harmful side effects. The medicines used to treat these cases are very natural and, hence, are very safe to use. These are highly diluted medicines that work wonderfully in persons of all age groups. As kids are more prone to tonsillitis, homeopathy is the safest treatment method as it works in a very gentle way to effect a cure. These are also easy to administer to children as they are given in the form of sweet pills. In conventional mode, mostly antibiotics are used in treating tonsillitis that do not treat the root cause and can have many side effects. Whereas the use of homeopathic medicines as prescribed by a doctor targets the root cause behind tonsillitis and its regular course helps to reduce the dependency on antibiotics to a great extent.

Homeopathy can help prevent surgical intervention

Homeopathy is a very great alternative to surgery in tonsillitis cases. With the regular course of homeopathy as guided by a homeopathic physician in many cases of mild to moderate tonsillitis, homeopathy has shown excellent results and helped avoid surgery.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Tonsillitis

The 8 most prominently indicated medicines for tonsillitis treatment in homeopathy are Belladonna, Merc Sol, Hepar Sulph, Calcarea Carb, Psorinum, Merc Iodatus Ruber, Merc Iodatus Flavus and Streptococcinum.

1. Belladonna – For Acute Tonsillitis With Red Swollen Painful Tonsils

Belladonna is the top recommended medicine for treating acute tonsillitis. The key indication for its use is red, swollen enlarged tonsils with marked pain. The pain is worse while swallowing mainly liquids and the throat remains dry. Fever with intense heat in the body accompanies the above symptoms. Heat, constriction (tightening), and lump in the throat may also be felt.

When to use Belladonna?

For acute tonsillitis, it is an infallible medicine to be used when tonsils are red, and swollen with excessive throat pain.

How to use Belladonna?

One may take this medicine in 30C potency three to four times a day in the beginning at a minimum three-hour interval. When relief ensues, gradually reduce the dose to two times a day.

2. Merc Sol – For Pain In Tonsils Extending To Ears

Merc Sol is an extremely effective medicine for treating tonsillitis with pain in the tonsils extending to the ears especially when swallowing. The nature of pain is mainly stitching type. On examination of the throat, the tonsils look dark red and ulcers or white spots on the tonsils can be present. Excessive salivation is also observed. A foul odour from the mouth is present.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol is an ideal prescription for cases presenting with tonsil pain radiating to ear while swallowing along with increased salivation and foul breath.

How to use Merc Sol?

This medicine works wonders in 30C potency. Use of Merc Sol 30C should be limited to once or twice a day.

3. Hepar Sulph – For Infected Tonsils and Quinsy

Hepar Sulph proves very successful in treating infected tonsils with pus points on tonsils and Quinsy (also known as peritonsillar abscess in which pus accumulates behind the tonsils). The symptoms to look out for using it are stitching pain in the throat and pain from throat radiating to the ear. There is intense pain while talking or swallowing. Sensation of a lump or splinter (a sharp piece of glass or wood) stuck in the throat is felt. The person may hawk up yellow mucus.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

The use of Hepar Sulph is considered in cases where tonsils are infected with pus points on tonsils or pus collection behind tonsils (Quinsy).

How to use Hepar Sulph?

Though it can be used in various potencies, 30C is most preferred. Its use is recommended in mild to moderate cases. It is best to take this medicine for infected tonsils or Quinsy only after consulting a homeopath who can best judge if the condition is mild and controllable with homeopathic medicines or severe, requiring help from conventional mode. In severe cases with extremely enlarged tonsils (with excessive pus behind them) blocking the throat, drainage of pus urgent help should be taken from allopathic mode of treatment

4. Calcarea Carb – To Treat Recurrent Tonsillitis

Calcarea Carb is an excellent medicine for treating recurrent tonsillitis. After recovery from acute tonsillitis phase, this medicine can be used as an intercurrent remedy (treatment for some chronic disease that is hindering the cure of some other ailment) to treat the tendency to have recurrent tonsillitis. An indicative symptom for the use of Calcarea Carb is the tendency to catch cold frequently. Even slight exposure to cold air affects the throat and tonsils in cases needing this remedy.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

Calcarea Carb is mainly prescribed to treat the tendency to have recurrent tonsillitis. It will help to build immunity to fight throat infections naturally.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

It can be used in low (30C) as well high potencies (like 200C and 1M). The dose varies from case to case. Usually in 30C potency, it can be used once or twice a week. But high potencies are usually given on a weekly (once a week) basis or in some cases fortnightly (one dose every 15 days). It’s best to consult a homeopathic expert for righthe t potency selection and repetition of this medicine.

5. Psorinum – To Treat Tendency To Recurrent Infected Tonsillitis

Psorinum is very effective in boosting immunity to prevent recurrent infected tonsillitis (tonsillitis with pus points on tonsils) and Quinsy (pus accumulation behind tonsils). These medicines reduce susceptibility to recurrent throat infections. Those needing it have markedly swollen tonsils, pain with swallowing, and thick mucus in the throat. Along with this, there is foul-smelling salivation and hawking of cheesy mucus bits having a bad smell and taste. There is recurrent pus formation behind the tonsils.

When to use Psorinum?

It can be used in persons who suffer from infected tonsillitis repeatedly.

How to use Psorinum?

Psorinum is mainly used in 200C or even higher potencies like 1M. It is a slightly strong medicine, so it is used just once or twice a month usually. For correct potency and dose, kindly consult a homeopathic doctor.

6. Merc Iodatus Ruber – For Left-sided Tonsillitis

Merc Iodatus Ruber is a majorly indicated medicine for treating left-sided tonsillitis. Indications for its use are swollen tonsils with dark red fauces (area between the cavity of mouth and pharynx) on the left side, the sensation of a lump in the throat, and disposition to hawk.

When to use Merc Iodatus Ruber?

A person having left-sided tonsil inflammation can take this medicine.

How to use Merc Iodatus Ruber?

30C potency of this medicine twice a day is the right dose to begin with.

7. Merc Iodatus Flavus – For Right-sided Tonsillitis

Merc Iodatus Ruber is prominently indicated for tonsillitis of the right side. The guiding features pointing towards its use are swollen tonsils on the right side, sticky mucus in the throat and constant inclination to swallow. Other symptoms that may arise are the feeling of a lump in the throat with relief setting in by taking cold liquids.

When to use Merc Iodatus Flavus?

This medicine is specific for tonsillitis on the right side.

How to use Merc Iodatus Flavus?

The usual recommended dose is two times a day in 30C potency.

8. Streptococcinum – For Managing Strep Throat

Streptococcinum is a specific medicine for managing strep throat infections. The symptoms of using this medicine are enlarged, swollen tonsils, infected tonsils, and recurrent tonsillitis. The tonsils may get infected with purulent (pus) matter.

When to use Streptococcinum?

This medicine is specifically prescribed for managing cases of strep throat along with conventional mode of treatment. As strep throat has severe symptoms and may lead to serious complications, it is best to use this medicine only after consulting a homeopathic practitioner.

How to use Streptococcinum?

This medicine should not be self-prescribed. It is advised to consult a doctor for its prescription who after studying the case history thoroughly will recommend its potency and repetition.

Note The above medicines can be taken in mild to moderate cases of acute tonsillitis for about a week. If the condition does not improve, it is advised to consult a homeopathic physician to decide the further course of action. In case of a sore throat with a very high fever, extreme difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in breathing and speaking, extreme weakness, pus formation on/ behind tonsils or in case of strep throat, do not self-medicate and take urgent help from a doctor.

Causes Behind Tonsillitis

Viral infections: Tonsillitis mainly arises from viral infections, like  influenza virus, adenovirus (responsible for causing common cold and sore throat), rhinovirus (that commonly cause common cold), parainfluenza virus, enterovirus, Epstein – Barr virus.

Bacterial infection: Tonsillitis may also be the result of a bacterial infection. The most common bacteria that cause tonsillitis is Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Infection of tonsils with this bacteria is popularly called strep throat leads to inflammation and pain in the throat and tonsils. Strep throat is highly contagious and spreads quickly from one person to another through cough, touch, or sneeze. It is very common in school-going children and among teenagers. Major complications may arise in strep throat infection if not treated properly well in time. These include rheumatic fever (inflammatory condition affecting joints, heart nervous system and skin) and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (kidney inflammation).

Bacteria other than this however can also cause tonsillitis, for example, staphylococcus aureus, chlamydia pneumonia, mycoplasma pneumonia,etc.

Signs And Symptoms Of Tonsillitis

The main signs and symptoms include red, swollen tonsils along with pain in the throat which is the first indicating feature of tonsillitis. The pain usually gets worse while swallowing. The pain may be one-sided or appear on both sides depending upon which tonsil is involved. The other symptoms that may attend are difficult swallowing, fever, bad/fetid breath, headache, scratchy voice, ear pain, and neck pain. White/yellow pus spots may also appear on the tonsils. The glands in the neck may be swollen and tender. In chronic cases, tonsil stones (debris collection on tonsils) may form. In young kids, excessive drooling of saliva, increased irritability/fussiness, vomiting, low appetite, and stomach pain can be observed.

Types Of Tonsillitis

Acute Tonsillitis: In this type, the symptoms remain for 3 to 4 days but in some cases may linger for 2 weeks.

Follicular tonsillitis

Follicular tonsillitis

Follicular tonsillitis: In some cases, acute tonsillitis may progress to follicular tonsillitis in which the crypts (tube-like invaginations from the surface epithelium of tonsils) get filled with debris and pus. It presents as yellow or white spots at the opening of the crypts on the tonsils which gives a follicular appearance. In the case of chronic follicular tonsillitis, the crypts get filled with infected cheesy matter. 

Chronic Tonsillitis: A person suffers from acute tonsillitis multiple times in a year for short periods

Recurrent Tonsillitis: The symptoms last for a longer time, more than two weeks.

Risk Factors

Though tonsillitis can affect anyone but certain factors increase the risk

1. Young age: Tonsillitis is more common among young children. Very young children are at high risk of tonsillitis from viral infection and those between 5 yrs to 15 yrs are prone to get tonsillitis from bacterial infections. However, tonsillitis can occur at any age though chances are less as compared to children. The reason is the immune function of tonsils declines after puberty which may be the reason for reduced chances of tonsillitis in adults.

2. Germ exposure: Excessive germ exposure in children puts them at risk of tonsillitis. Children remain in close contact with the same age group in school, parks, playways, etc which exposes them more to virthe us/bacteria that causes tonsillitis.

How Does Tonsillitis Spread?

Tonsillitis is very contagious and spreads from one person to another via direct contact. A person with tonsillitis can spread the infection spreading agents in the air as well as nearby objects every time he coughs or sneezes. Tonsillitis may also spread via direct inhalation of the air droplets carrying infection-causing agents or indirectly by touching these infected objects and then touching the nose/mouth with the same hands. One may also contract tonsillitis via kissing an infected person or sharing utensils of a person having tonsillitis.

Complications Of Tonsillitis

Complications associated with tonsillitis include

1. Middle ear infection

2. Difficulty in breathing

3. Obstructive sleep apnea: Breathing is disrupted during sleep

4. Peritonsillar abscess: The collection of pus behind the tonsils is referred to as peritonsillar abscess, also known as Quinsy. It is a rare, but very serious complication of tonsillitis. It can grow large and block the throat resulting in difficult breathing and swallowing. If not treated, the infection can spread to the neck, chest, or lungs.

5. Tonsillar cellulitis: Spread of infection deeply to nearby tissues

6. In tonsillitis with group A streptococcal bacteria i.e. strep throat infection, the serious complications include rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.

 

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Cholera – 9 Homeopathic Medicines for Prevention and Management

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 3 Comments

Cholera happens to continue being a widespread disease in parts of the world where unhygienic living conditions are prominent, and there is inadequate awareness about the spread of the disease. Compared to earlier times, the threat of cholera has been limited with more knowledge and awareness about how it spreads and affects the body. Along with prevention and rehydration measures, homeopathic medicines for cholera can be very effective in controlling and even preventing it.

Homeopathic Medicines for Cholera

Homeopathic Medicines for Cholera

1. Veratrum Album – Top Medicine for Cholera

Veratrum Album is a natural medicine for treating cholera prepared from a plant called ‘White hellebore.’ It belongs to the natural order Melanthiaceae of the Liliaceae family. Veratrum Album is indicated when there are copious vomiting and diarrhea in cases of cholera. There is marked nausea along with vomiting, which is profuse, yellowish, watery and forcible. It is attended with severe retching. Vomiting soon after taking fluids is well noted. The stool is watery, greenish, gushing and is often mixed with flakes. A pinching abdominal colic and severe exhaustion may be felt before and after passing the stool. A cold feeling in the stomach, excessive weakness, cold sweat (especially on the forehead), a pale face with sunken eyes and dark shadows, a quick feeble pulse, and cramps in muscles of hands, calf muscles and feet are other symptoms that may be present.

2. Arsenic Album – For Cholera due to Consumption of Contaminated Water, Raw fruits or Vegetables

Arsenic Album is a natural medicine for gastric ailments in cholera that arise from the consumption of contaminated water and raw fruits/ veggies. The chief features to use Arsenic Album are vomiting of clear water, with nausea, retching, and diarrhea. The stool is rice watery, foul and may be involuntary in some cases. An extreme prostration is present with the above symptoms. Anxiety, restlessness is also marked with gastric signs.

3. Camphor – For Cholera with Weakness

Camphor is a well-indicated medicine for treating cholera where the patient loses strength rapidly. There is sudden diarrhea with watery and sour smelling stools. The stool may be involuntary. Colicky pain in the abdomen may be present with diarrhea. Watery and slimy vomit may be, and coldness on the body may also be present.

4. Croton Tiglium – Effective Remedy for Cholera with Profuse Diarrhea

Croton Tiglium is a natural medicine for cholera where there is profuse diarrhea that gushes out. The urge to pass stool is constant and with marked urgency. The stool is watery, yellowish or dirty greenish and profuse. There is a lot of rumbling, gurgling in the abdomen and passing of flatus along with stool. Colic before passing stool, extreme weakness, nausea, cold body and dizziness may also be present with the above features.

5. Podophyllum – Natural Remedy for Cholera with Painless Diarrhea

Podophyllum is a medicine prepared from the root of the May-Apple plant of the family Berberidaceae. It is used in cases of cholera with painless diarrhea. The stool is yellow-greenish, watery, gushing, and offensive, but does not cause any abdominal pain. Fetid flatus, gurgling in the bowels followed by copious evacuation, and vomiting of hot, frothy matter is usually present.

6. Aloe – For Cholera with Urgent Stools

Aloe is a natural medicine for the treatment of cholera prepared from the plant Aloe Socotrina of the Liliaceae family. Its use is considered for cases of cholera where the person has an urgent and sudden need to pass stool. Urging to pass stool is constant with fullness and weight in the rectum. The stool is watery, profuse, yellowish and hot with pinching colic in the abdomen. Rumbling gurgling in the rectum is also well marked.

7. Cuprum Met – For Cholera with Muscle Cramps

Use of medicine Cuprum Met is considered in cases of cholera where the patient experiences prominent muscle cramps. Cramps are marked in toes, fingers and calf muscle of the legs. There is diarrhea of greenish or greyish water with violent cramps in the abdomen. Pressure is felt in the pit of the stomach that worsens from touch. Vomiting of watery, frothy, greenish fluid is present.

8. Ipecac – For Cholera with Constant Nausea and Vomiting

Ipecac is prepared from the root of a plant named Ipecacuanha. The natural order of this plant is Rubiaceae. Nausea is marked, distressing and is almost constant. Constant vomiting of bilious, greenish, yellowish or gelatinous matter may be present. With vomiting there is diarrhea, and the stool is loose, yellowish-greenish, putrid smelling with flatus. White mucus may pass in the stool, and a griping pain around the navel is most marked.

9. Colchicum – Effective Natural Treatment for Cholera with Watery Stools

Colchicum is a plant remedy prepared from the Meadow Saffron plant. Its family is Melanthiaceae of Liliaceae. Colchicum is also very helpful for cases of cholera where there is vomiting of bile, glairy, greenish mucus with violent gagging. Loose, copious, watery stool with mucus and colors like greenish, bright yellow to orange-yellow color. Flatus having a stinking smell passes with the stool. White membranous, shreddy particles may pass in the stool. There is an ineffectual urging to pass stool. The stomach is very sensitive to the touch, and intense nausea is frequently present with the above gastric symptoms.

Cholera – Its Causes and Consequences

A cholera infection usually occurs by drinking or eating foods and drinks that are contaminated with the cholera bacteria. In an epidemic, the source of the contamination is usually the feces of an infected person. Cholera spreads rapidly in areas where there is an inadequate treatment of sewage and drinking water.

Cholera is the illness caused by a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. It infects the intestines, causing diarrhea, vomiting and leg cramps. The mode of action by which the bacteria produces these symptoms is by releasing a toxin which starts absorbing water and electrolytes from the body through the intestines, producing severe diarrhea.

Cholera can be mild, and not even cause any symptoms in some cases. However, a severe infection can cause death if not treated immediately. Diarrhea and vomiting that the infection causes can quickly lead to dehydration, and this can make a body go into shock, causing death within a few hours.

Signs and Symptoms of Cholera

Medically speaking, the cholera bacterium has an incubation period of one to three days, which means that the symptoms can take from one to three days to show up from the time the infection entered the body. Cholera can be a mild, uncomplicated episode of diarrhea; or a potentially lethal disease. In the classical case of cholera, sudden painless diarrhea and vomiting are the initial symptoms.

Treating Cholera and Associated Dehydration

Uncomplicated cases of cholera are self-limiting, and the patient recovers within three to six days. The fatalities are more than 50 percent in untreated cases and less than 1 percent in cases that are treated in time.

The main aim of the treatment is to replace the lost fluids and electrolytes in the body. Initially, in mild-to-moderate cases, oral rehydration is advised with the WHO-recommended (http://www.who.int/cholera/technical/prevention/control/en/index4.html) (World Health Organisation) oral rehydration solution or with a mixture of sugar and salt in water. In advanced cases, when the patient is not in a condition to take oral rehydration, intravenous rehydration is recommended.

Steps to Prevent Cholera

Follow this rule of the thumb: for eating anything “boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it.”

Drink only water that you have boiled or treated with chlorine or iodine. Other safe beverages include tea and coffee made with boiled water and carbonated, bottled beverages without ice.

Eat only foods that have been thoroughly cooked and are still hot or fruit that you have peeled yourself.

Avoid undercooked or raw fish. Make sure that all vegetables are cooked. Avoid salads.

Avoid eating foods and drinks from street vendors.

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Winter Depression – Homeopathic Treatment

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as the name explains, is a season-based disorder that often begins during autumn and continues through the winters. The symptoms are most severe in the winters, and this disorder is also known by the name of winter depression. It is diagnosed when a person suffers from depressive symptoms in a specific season for two or three years. The homeopathic system of medicine has a very effective treatment for many psychological complaints, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Natrum Mur, Ignatia Amara, Kali Phos, Aurum Met, and Sepia Succus are the majorly indicated homeopathic medicines for seasonal affective disorder.     homeopathic medicines for seasonal affective disorder

The symptoms tend to get better or completely over in spring and summer season. However, in rare cases of SAD, an opposite pattern appears where the symptoms begin in spring or summer and diminish by autumn. SAD with this pattern is known as summer depression.

Homeopathic Medicines for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Homeopathy provides symptomatic relief in the acute phase of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Once the acute phase is over, the medicines help overcome the tendency of seasonal affective disorder that arises every year. Each of these homeopathic remedies has its own characteristic symptoms based on which the prescription is decided. These homeopathic medicines to treat seasonal affective disorder are safe and cause no side effects.

1. Natrum Mur – Effective Medicine for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with Depression

Natrum Mur is a well-indicated medicine for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with marked depression. The features attending depression are joylessness, irritability, dullness of mind and a tendency to get easily offended. The person needing Natrum Mur desires to be alone, weeps in loneliness and has an aversion to consolation. Anxiety, palpitations, and hurriedness may also be present. A specific thought of some unpleasant thing that is about to happen prevails in the mind. Sleeplessness may also appear with the above complaints.

2. Ignatia Amara – Effective Remedy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with Tearfulness

Ignatia Amara is an effective medicine for winter depression with excessive tearfulness. Intense sadness and mood changes are present along with tearfulness. There is also an aversion to talking and a desire to remain alone. Anxiety and irritability, sighing, sobbing and intense brooding may be present. Sleeplessness and loss of appetite attend most cases needing homeopathic medicine Ignatia Amara.

3. Kali Phos – Natural Medicine for Winter Depression with Fatigue

Kali Phos is a natural medicine for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with marked fatigue. The person requiring Kali Phos feels fatigued both mentally and physically. There is intense weakness and tiredness. Along with fatigue, symptoms like gloominess, dullness of mind and continual weeping, a sense of weariness from life, negative forebodings and loss of sleep are also present.

4.Aurum Met – Natural Treatment for Winter Depression with Feeling of Hopelessness and Worthlessness

Aurum Met is a useful medicine for SAD with a prominent feeling of hopelessness and worthlessness. Self-criticism may also be present in a high degree. Irritability and anger from slightest criticism, profound sadness and thoughts of suicide are also present. The person seems tired of life, feels as if life is a burden, and feels discontented all the time.

5. Sepia Succus – Natural Remedy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with Indifference

Sepia Succus is an effective medicine for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with marked indifferent behavior. Indifference towards people of a close relationship like family members, friends, and life, in general, is present. Other significant features that attend are a feeling of helplessness, sadness, weeping tendency and aversion towards any mental or physical work along with anxiety is present.

Causes of Seasonal Affective Disorders

The exact reason behind seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is still unknown. However, it is thought that a reduced exposure to sunlight during the winter days affects the proper working of the hypothalamus. As a result, there are changes in the serotonin levels (low), melatonin levels (high), along with a disruption of the biological clock. This leads to depressive symptoms and change in sleeping pattern. A family history of SAD puts a person at risk to develop the same. People with bipolar disorder or depression are also at risk. The prevalence of seasonal affective disorder is more among women as compared to men. People living far away from the equator are more at risk to suffer from this disorder.

Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

The symptoms of SAD include feelings like depression, sadness, a low mood, lack of interest in everyday activities, low energy levels, fatigue, lethargy, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, irritability, anxiety, difficulty with concentration, desire to be alone, and physical symptoms like weight gain/loss, excessive sleep/sleeplessness, and excessive/reduced appetite.

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Top 11 Natural Homeopathic Medicines for Pollen Allergy

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The sudden appearance of symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes as a result of inhaling pollens is known as pollen allergy. An inflammatory response against the pollen grains is triggered by the immune system of a person allergic to pollen. Of the many substances that can cause a seasonal allergy, pollens remain one of the most common triggers. Pollen is a powdery substance produced by flowers, weeds, trees, and grass. All of us tend to inhale pollens while breathing, and they don’t cause any problem for most of us. However, people who are allergic to pollen grains show the symptoms of an allergy. A pollen allergy is also known as Hay fever, and it usually subsides with the onset of cold weather.

Homeopathic medicines can effectively manage an acute allergic reaction and also work well to treat the chronic tendency towards pollen allergy. Allergic symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, itchy eyes, redness of eye, eye watering, itching in throat, cough can be managed magnificently with the use of homeopathic medicines. Antihistamines, nasal sprays are most commonly used to treat allergic reactions in the conventional system of medicine. While they help deal with an acute allergic reaction, they only work on a short-term, temporary basis. Excessive use of these medications can cause side effects. Homeopathic medicines, on the other hand, have no side effects. Where required in severe cases, like asthma, allopathic medications and antihistamines can be taken to control a severe allergic flare up. However, overuse of conventional medicines like decongestant nasal sprays can cause further problems (like an allergy rebound) and should be used very sparingly.

Homeopathic medicines help in cases of pollen allergy by moderating the overactive immune system. Once the immune system is well moderated, relief sets in. Initially the acute symptoms are relieved wonderfully. Afterwards the chronicity of the complaint is treated. With the use of homeopathic medicines, the intensity and occurrence of the symptoms gradually decrease with every episode. Under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor, most cases recover completely. The results however vary from case to case.

The homeopathic prescription for pollen allergy is totally symptom based. It means the medicine is provided as per the characteristic symptoms in every case after detailed case study. Hence, the homeopathic medication for every case differs so does the potency and repetition of medicine. One should always take homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopath to get best results.

Homeopathic medicines are totally safe and natural remedies for seasonal pollen allergies. They have zero side effects. Besides being safe to use, they cause no suppression at all. This treatment focuses to cure  the complaint from its root rather than suppressing symptoms temporarily. Another positive aspect of this treatment is that they never cause any addiction and can be easily discontinued once recovery occurs.

Top 11 Homeopathic Medicines for Seasonal Pollen Allergy                                                         

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for pollen allergy are Natrum Mur, Allium Cepa, Sabadilla, Arsenic Album, Euphrasia, Arundo Mauri, Wyethia, Galphimia Glauca, Histaminum, Luffa Operculata and Cardiospermum.

1.Natrum Mur – Top Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy

Natrum Mur is a top listed homeopathic medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The person needing the medicine suffers violent sneezing (that gets worse early in the morning).  Besides, watery discharge appears from the nose and eyes. Natrum Mur is also indicated when runny nose alternates with a stuffy one. Tickling in the throat along with cough may also be present.

When to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine is highly recommended to manage intense sneezing episodes along with watering from nose and eyes in cases of pollen allergy.

How to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine gives wonderful results in 6X potency that can be taken three to four times a day as per intensity of the complaint.

2. Allium Cepa – For Sneezing and Nasal Discharge Causing Burning In Nose

Allium Cepa is a well-indicated medicine for managing sneezing with profuse watery nasal discharge that causes burning in the nose. Sneezing tends to worsen upon entering a warm room. Allium Cepa is also indicated for cases where there is violent sneezing immediately on rising from the bed. A crawling, tingling, itchy sensation in the nostrils and itching is felt in the throat. There is watering from eyes. This medicine works well to treat pollen allergies and hay fever that appear during the spring season.

When to use Allium Cepa?

This medicine proves effective in pollen allergy cases when there is acute sneezing and watery discharge from nose which leads to burning in the nose.

How to use Allium Cepa?

Though this medicine can be used in both low and high potencies, initially it is safe to take 30C potency twice or thrice a day.

3. Sabadilla –For Sneezing, Nasal Discharge With Pain In Forehead

Sabadilla is the next prominent medicine for allergy caused by pollen grains. The characteristic feature that indicates the need for this remedy is violent sneezing, and nasal watery discharge with pain in the forehead area. Besides, itching and tickling sensations are felt in the nose, which makes the person rub the nose excessively. There may be blockage of nose on alternate sides.

When to use Sabadilla?

Sabadilla is an excellent choice of medicine for pollen allergy when there is marked sneezing attended with watery nasal discharge and pain in forehead.

How to use Sabadilla?

It can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.

4. Arsenic Album – For Nasal Discharge Causing Burning In Nose And On Upper Lip

Arsenic Album is a suitable homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy with profuse watery nasal discharge and sneezing. The discharges cause burning sensation in the nose and irritate the upper lip. The symptoms tend to get worse in open air while staying indoors helps relieve the symptoms.

When to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine should be considered for managing pollen allergy with excessive watery nasal discharge that leads to burning inside nose and on the upper lip.

How to use Arsenic Album?

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency. The dose should be just once a day.

5. Euphrasia – For Itchy, Watery, Red Eyes

Euphrasia treats pollen allergy which causes symptoms like itchy, watery, red eyes. The eye watering is profuse. It cause burning, biting, smarting, and scalding in the eyes. Swelling of lids may occur. Watery, profuse discharge from the nose (bland in nature) is also noted. In some cases, there  is profuse discharge from the nose during the day and obstruction of the nose at night.

When to use Euphrasia?

This medicine is most suitable to treat itching in thr eyes along with eye watering and redness in cases of pollen allergy.

How to use Euphrasia?

From low to high potency, it works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use it in 30C potency two to three times a day.

6. Arundo Mauri – For Allergy With Itching In Nostrils, Palate, And Eyes

Homeopathic medicine Arundo Mauri is the topmost medicine for managing itching in nostrils, palate (roof of the mouth), and eyes. Coryza and sneezing, loss of smell and prickling and burning in the eyes may also be present.

When to use Arundo Mauri?

The key indications to use this medicine in cases of pollen allergy are itching in nose, palate and eyes.

How to use Arundo Mauri? 

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency once or twice a day. High potencies should be used under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.

7. Wyethia – For Itching on Palate and Dry, Hacking Cough

Wyethia is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for itching of palate. There is dry, hacking cough. It is also indicated for cases with itching in inner canthi of eyes and allergic asthma.

When to use Wyethia?

The characteristic feature to use this medicine is itching on the palate and a dry cough in pollen allergy cases.

How to use Wyethia?

One can take this medicine once or twice a day in 30C power.

8. Galphimia Glauca – For Allergy with Burning Discharges from Eyes and Nose

Galphimia Glauca is a significant homeopathic medicine for pollen allergy when there is burning discharges from the eyes and nose. Sneezing also appears which worsens in the morning. Itching in eyes (especially in the morning) and swelling of the eyelids is also noted.

When to use Galphimia Glauca?

This medicine should be opted to treat pollen allergy with discharges from eyes and nose attended with burning sensation.

How to use Galphimia Glauca?

It can be used in 30C potency once a day.

9. Histaminum – Homeopathic Medicine for Pollen Allergy

Histaminum is another useful homeopathic medicine for treating pollen allergy. It helps reduce the hypersensitivity of the immune system. Histaminum helps in controlling symptoms of pollen allergy, like sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. It also helps in asthmatic conditions arising from allergies.

When to use Histaminum?

This medicine suits well pollen allergy cases with sneezing, watery discharge from nose and blocked nose.

How to use Histaminum?

Histaminum can be utilized once a day in 30C potency.

10. Luffa Operculata – For Allergy with Stuffy Nose and Sneezing

Luffa Operculata is indicated for pollen allergy with a stuffy nose and sneezing. Sometimes, a bland nasal discharge may be present. Burning, itching at the outer corners of the eyes, nasal polyps (non-cancerous growths inside the nose) and sinusitis complaints may also be present.

When to use Luffa Operculata?

This medicine is indicated for treating sneezing along with nasal blockage in cases of pollen allergy.

How to use Luffa Operculata?

This medicine is usually preferred in 30C potency once a day.

11. Cardiospermum – For Allergy with Sneezing in the Morning

Cardiospermum is effective for pollen allergy when sneezing appears in the morning upon waking. Itchy, watery eyes, obstruction of the nose, sinus congestion and a dry throat with scratchiness may arise along with other symptoms.

When to use Cardiospermum?

Cardiospermum works well to treat pollen allergy with prominent sneezing in morning on waking.

How to use Cardiospermum?

It is recommended to take Cardiospermum once a day in 30C power.

Symptoms of a Pollen Allergy

Since every plant has its own pollinating period, the symptoms of pollen allergies are triggered when the particular plant is producing pollen. A person who is allergic to a specific type of pollen will develop allergic symptoms only when exposed to that particular pollen. The main symptoms of a pollen allergy include:

– A runny nose

– Sneezing

– Stuffy or blocked nose

– Watery, itchy, red, swollen eyes

– Itchy, scratchy throat

– Cough

– Asthmatic reaction with wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing

– Worsening of sinusitis complaint

The Mechanism of a Pollen Allergy

When an allergen (like pollen) enters the body of a person with a sensitive immune system, it triggers the production of antibodies to fight the foreign particles. These antibodies are small proteins that lock onto the pollen grains, and they also bind to other white blood cells.
The next time pollen enters the nose; these cells break open to release histamine, which is a chemical released by the body to direct an inflammatory response against the foreign bodies. A large amount of histamine released causes itching, swelling of affected tissues, mucus production, muscle spasms, and other symptoms of an allergy.

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Homeopathic Medicines for Diarrhea & Loose Stools

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Homeopathic Medicines for DiarrheaThe condition where thin, loose, watery stools tend to occur three or more times in a day is known as diarrhea. Diarrhea tends to last for at least a couple of days, but in chronic cases, it can go on for a long time. It is a fairly common problem and not a severe condition if timely treatment is taken. In cases where diarrhea continues for more than a couple of days or weeks, it indicates an underlying infection or inflammation in the bowels that needs to be addressed. Homeopathic medicines for diarrhea work by treating the underlying cause of diarrhea.

Can Homeopathy treat Diarrhea?

Yes, homeopathy offers effective treatment for diarrhea. It treats the root cause of diarrhea to help ease the symptoms and bring about recovery. Medicine for diarrhea is prepared from natural substances, so there are no side effects. Homeopathy for diarrhea works for people of all age groups and can be safely used in children and older adults.
Homeopathy offers cures for diarrhea also work well for infections (viral, parasitic, bacterial), inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel disease.

Homeopathic Medicines for Diarrhea

The most effective medicines for diarrhea include Aloe Socotrina, Croton Tiglium, and Podophyllum Peltatum.

1. Aloe Socotrina – For Diarrhea with Watery Stool

Aloe Socotrina is used to treat cases where the stool is copious, watery, yellowish or brownish. An urgency to pass stool, rumbling/gurgling, a constant sensation of bearing down in the rectum, involuntary release of stool on passing flatus are some other symptoms that indicate the need for this medicine.

2. Colocynthis – For Diarrhea with Abdominal Cramps and Colic

Colocynthis is the medicine for diarrhea recommended in cases where there is a loose stool with abdominal cramping. A watery, yellowish, sour smelling stool, increased flatulence, a burning, pricking pain at the anus along with intense abdominal cramps are the symptoms that indicate the need for this medicine. Bending down double or applying pressure helps relieve the abdominal cramps.

3. Croton Tiglium – For Diarrhea (after light eating and drinking)

For diarrhea that occurs from light eating and drinking, Croton Tiglium is recommended.
This medicine is indicated when the person feels the urge to pass stools even after consuming a small quantity of food or drink. The stool is yellowish, watery, copious, and gushing in nature. Croton Tiglium is also used to treat diarrhea that occurs during hot weather.

4. China Officinalis – For Diarrhea with Weakness

China Officinalis is a well-indicated medicine for diarrhea where there is an excessive weakness. Yellowish, frothy, loose stool followed by weakness, distension of abdomen with flatulence, flatulent colic, belching of bitter fluid, and rumbling in the stomach pit are the symptoms that indicate the need for this medicine.

5. Colchicum Autumnale – For Diarrhea with Mucus

Colchicum Autumnale is indicated in cases where the mucus (present in the stool) is jelly-like, while the stool is watery, and has an intense, sour odor. Itching and burning at the anus may also be present.

6. Podophyllum Peltatum – For Watery Stools

Podophyllum Peltatum is the medicine for diarrhea where the stool is watery, foul-smelling, painless and gushes out. The stool is profuse and may be yellowish or greenish, and contain undigested food particles.
This medicine is also indicated in cases where there is an involuntary release of stool (upon passing flatus or during sleep).

7. Argentum Nitricum – For Diarrhea due to Anxiety

Argentum Nitricum is used to treat diarrhea that is triggered by anxiety or nervousness. The person needing this medicine has watery stool (which may have mucus) with noisy flatulence, loud belching, cutting pain and loud rumbling in the abdomen. Diarrhea that arises due to anticipation or as a result of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) also indicates the need for this medicine.

8. Chamomilla – For Diarrhea during Dentition

Chamomilla is the medicine recommended for diarrhea that occurs during dentition (teething).
Symptoms indicating the need for Chamomilla include a fetid, watery, sour-smelling stool that is yellowish – greenish. Swelling at the anus may be present with diarrhea and the child is usually irritable, cross and restless.

9. Arsenic – For Diarrhea due to Food Poisoning

Arsenic Album is a medicine for diarrhea and vomiting in cases of food poisoning. The characteristic symptoms include foul, loose stool, offensive odor, excessive nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weakness, and a sour/bitter taste in the mouth.

10. Natrum Carb – For Diarrhea due to Milk Consumption

Natrum Carb is a medicine recommended in cases where diarrhea occurs after consuming milk. The primary symptoms for using Natrum Carb include a watery gushing stool, fetid flatus, burning in rectum after stool, cutting pain in the rectum during stool, gas, bloating, and abdominal colic.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is diarrhea serious?

Diarrhea, in general, is not a very serious problem, but its severity varies from case to case. If a person passes thin stool about three to four times a day, for a duration of two to four days, then it is not a severe condition. However, passing excessive stool multiple times a day can lead to dehydration and the complications related to it.
Also, if a person passes blood or mucus with loose stool, loses weight, or has continued fever along with stools, then it is a cause of concern.

2. I am passing frequent loose stool with mucus from last three months; what does it indicate?

There are many reasons for passing mucus with loose stool. The most common causes include colitis, parasitic infections, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). Detailed case history and investigations are required to pinpoint the exact reason for your problem. Diarrhea can be a symptom of some other underlying problem.
Certain medications can also lead to diarrhea, including antibiotics, antacids, and antidepressants.

3. Can a person get diarrhea from stress or anxiety?

Yes, stress and anxiety can cause diarrhea as a result of the hypersensitivity of the gut to emotional and hormonal responses. A significant example of a medical condition that persists from stress and anxiety is IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

4. Can allopathy and homeopathy for diarrhea be taken together?

Homeopathy for diarrhea effectively treats mild-to-moderate conditions when coupled with the intake of fluids and electrolytes. These medicines also help reduce the severity of the symptoms. However, in case of severe diarrhea, where the person passes a significant amount of watery stool, allopathic medicines are recommended to prevent severe dehydration and help quick relief and recovery. Both allopathy and homeopathy can be taken together to help manage the problem.

5. Can oral rehydration salts be used along with natural medicines for diarrhea?

Yes, one may take oral rehydration salts along with medicines for diarrhea.

6. For how long does a person need to take homeopathy for diarrhea?

The time duration for which a person needs to take medicines for diarrhea depends on the severity of the problem. In acute cases of diarrhea, medicines need to be taken for few days to a week In case of chronic diarrhea due to conditions like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), parasitic infection, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), the duration of medicines lasts from few months to a year’s time.

Causes of Diarrhea

Diarrhea can be a result of many conditions and factors, but the most common causes of diarrhea include:

Contaminated Food and Water

‘Spoilt’ food and water contain disease-causing pathogens like (bacteria and parasites) which can get transferred into our body and disturb the physiological functioning. This is also known as food poisoning.
Parasites like Giardia lamblia and cryptosporidium cause diarrhea, while Escherichia coli (commonly known as E.coli), salmonella, shigella, and campylobacter are common diarrhea-causing bacteria.
In developing countries, ‘traveler’s diarrhea’ is a common complaint, brought about by these bacteria and viruses.

Rotavirus in Children

A widespread cause of diarrhea in children is rotavirus, a virus that spreads quickly through contaminated hands, objects and surfaces. This virus causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines, leading to severe diarrhea, fever, dehydration, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.

Medications

Certain medicines like antibiotics disturb the balance of gut bacteria by killing both good and bacteria. This imbalance can cause diarrhea.
Antacids often contain magnesium, which can cause the stools to become loose.

Emotional Stress

The gastrointestinal tract has many nerves connected to it and is very sensitively tuned to the nervous system. Therefore, any factors (like stress) that affect the nervous also have an impact on the gastrointestinal tract.
Stress can cause spasms throughout the gut and cause diarrhea.

Food allergies

Food allergies can also cause diarrhea, as the body tries to expel the allergens out quickly.
Lactose intolerance is also a common cause of diarrhea. People who are unable to digest lactose (found in dairy products) often experience loose stools after consuming dairy products.

Digestive Disorders

Chronic diarrhea is often a sign of some underlying gastrointestinal disorder like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, colitis, inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD).

Symptoms of Diarrhea

If you are passing stool for three or more times in a day, and the stool is watery, or loose, then you have diarrhea.
Other signs and symptoms of diarrhea that can accompany loose stool include cramping in the abdomen, mucus/blood in stool, and abdominal bloating.
In case of food poisoning, vomiting and nausea may be present.

Diagnosis

Not everybody with diarrhea needs to undergo clinical tests and investigations. Simple diarrhea with a duration of a few days to a week is not very serious and can be treated with adequate home remedies.
Clinical tests for diarrhea are required when the duration of the problem lasts for a couple of weeks to months, along with the presence of blood or mucus in the stool. In such cases, tests like stool culture, endoscopy, colonoscopy, anti – TTG (tissue transglutaminase ), wheat allergy, etc., are conducted.

Diarrhea and Dehydration

Diarrhea causes a person to lose a significant amount of fluid and electrolytes quickly, so rehydrating salts are usually recommended along with medicines to restore the fluid and electrolytes balance, and prevent dehydration.
The signs to look out for to detect dehydration are dry skin, lightheadedness, less urination, and general weakness. In case you experience such symptoms, it is necessary to restore the fluid and electrolytes balance immediately.

Tips to Manage Diarrhea

Some measures can help manage chronic diarrhea, like:

1. Avoiding milk, spicy food, highly fatty food and high fiber food
2. Increasing water intake
3. Managing stress and anxiety
4. Avoiding alcohol and caffeine5. Washing hands after stool and before eating to prevent infections

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Treating Adenoids With Homeopathy

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Enlarged Adenoids and Homeopathy

Is your child having difficulty in breathing from nose during sleep? Have you noticed him snoring too often? Is he having recurrent sore throats and middle ear infections? Is your child a mouth breather? If most of your answers are yes then there is a great possibility that he could be having Enlarged adenoids. This enlargement of adenoids can affect your child’s health in many ways. ; Ranging from recurrent upper respiratory infections to hearing deficits. Homeopathy has a lot to offer for the treatment of enlarged adenoids. A well-focused homeopathic treatment can save your child’s adenoids from a surgeon’s knife.

What Are Adenoids

Adenoids are small structures made of lymphoid tissue (this is the same tissue off which the throat tonsils are made up of) present at the nasopharynx (where the back of the nasal passage and the throat meet). Their primary function is to produce lymphocytes. These lymphocytes are a part of our body’s natural defense system and destroy the microorganisms that enter our system. Thus adenoids are a part of our immune system.

Why Do adenoids get Enlarged

Adenoids tend to get enlarged whenever there is an infection in upper respiratory area. Once the infection is over, adenoids get back to their normal size.If the infections are recurrent ,the adenoids go into a chronic state of enlargement. Although tonsils can be easily viewed in an open mouth, adenoids are not directly viewable. Enlarged adenoids can only be detected by an x-ray or by the symptoms shown by the child. Symptoms of enlarged adenoids are easily recognizable .The most common symptom is that of difficulty in breathing through the nose .This is most predominant at night when the child is sleeping. Disturbed nasal breathing in kids with enlarged adenoids shows up in two ways-Snoring and breathing through the mouth . If during the day time the child is showing the signs of mouth breathing ,the enlargement of adenoids is usually severe. The most worry some symptom is that of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea refers to a condition where the child has breathing pauses during sleep .This sleep disturbance manifests itself in the day time by paroxysmal drowsiness and difficulty in concentration in the kids .Other symptoms of enlarged adenoids may include bad breath and dry mouth. Increase in the size of adenoids leads to pressure changes on the Eustachian tube causing hearing difficulties and recurrent middle ear infections. Another complication that usually arises out of enlarged adenoids is recurrent infections in the sinuses – often called as sinusitis.

Homeopathic medicines for Adenoids

Whether it be the tonsils or the adenoids, homeopathic philosophy has always believed in preserving these helpful body tissues. Homeopathy offers an excellent treatment for enlarged adenoids and complications arising from it. Homeopathic medicines Agraphis Nutans , Calcarea carb , Sambuccus Niagra and Calcarea flour lead the Homeopathic table in treating Enlarged adenoids. Agraphis is very handy when along with enlargement; the hearing of the child is also affected. While treating for adenoids the overall immunity of the child needs to be carefully looked at, as recurrent infections can lead the child into vicious cycle of enlarged adenoids and upper respiratory Infections. Frequent Infections issues can be dealt effectively by homeopathy by prescribing Constitutional homeopathic medicine.

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Enlarged Adenoids

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Enlarged Adenoids
Is your child getting recurrent ear and sinus infections? Is your child snoring in the night? Has his voice changed? Is he breathing more from the mouth? If yes ,then chances are that your child has enlarged adenoids. Enlarged adenoids in kids can be a big problem and can affect their health in more than one way. Homeopathy has a very effective solution in treating enlarged adenoids and effectively saves them from the surgeon’s knife.
Adenoids are lymphoid tissue lying in the back part of the nose (nasopharynx). It is similar to the tonsil tissue which are present in our throat and guard are swallowing passage
Both the adenoid and tonsils are a part of the defense system of our body and produce defense cells that kill bacteria or viruses that we breathe or swallow. In simple words they act like guards for our breathing and swallowing passages. Tonsil in Children can be easily seen in an open mouth; whereas the Adenoids are very difficult to see directly and are usually detected with the x-ray. Both tonsils and Adenoids tend to get enlarged whenever they get infected but return to their normal state after the infection is over in few days. However if the infections are more frequent or chronic, the adenoids tend to stay enlarged.
The most common symptoms in kids who have enlarged adenoids are – difficulty in breathing through the nose, Snoring, mouth breathing (which is mostly present at night); if present during the day, it usually indicates severe enlargement of adenoids. Change in the voice is another very important sign of enlarged adenoids. Kids with enlarged adenoids usually have a pinched nose kind of voice. The most worrisome symptom of enlarged adenoids is ‘sleep apnea’. This means that the child goes without breathing for few seconds; this occurs along with snoring. These apnea periods can occur many times during the night resulting in a restless sleep and low oxygen levels. One of the major fallout of this kind of sleep disturbance is that child will feel sleepy during the day and can have difficulty in concentration. Dry mouth and bad breath are also present in kids who have enlarged adenoids. Another major way in which the enlarged adenoids affect kids is that they predispose them towards recurrent ear, throat and sinus infections. Middle ear infections are very common in kids with enlarged adenoids.
Homeopathic Philosophy clearly believes that adenoids and tonsils should be, as far as possible, saved from surgery. These tissues are a part of our body’s indigenous defense system and removing them would further render our body towards more infections. Long term treatment of enlarged adenoids with homeopathic medicines has excellent results in reducing the size of enlarged adenoids and treating its associated symptoms. Homeopathic medicines Agraphis Nutans and Calcarea Carb can work wonders in kids with enlarged adenoids .Along with these medicines , Kids with symptoms of recurrent ear, throat and sinus symptoms may at need different homeopathic medicines according to their symptoms

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Nasal Allergies and Homeopathy

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Nasal Allergies in Summer

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Have you been sneezing very often this summer? Do you have itching in the nose , roof of mouth and eyes? Are you getting a watery discharge from your nose? If yes then there are good chances that you have Allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis refers to an allergic condition that occurs in the upper respiratory tract and also in the conjunctiva of the eyes. This is usually a harmless condition but can throw one’s life out of gear. Most of the people who suffer from its seasonal form, have recurrent episode in late spring, summers and fall. Homeopathy provides a great hope for all those who suffer from it in treating this kind of allergy from its base and thereby stopping its annual recurrence.

People who suffer from allergic rhinitis usually have these following symptoms-  1) Sneezing , which may occur any time and can occur in bouts ; where one may  even have 20-30 sneezes in a row . Morning sneezes are very common in those suffer from allergic rhinitis. Such sneezing episodes may occur as early as one wakes up .2) Runny nose – sneezing is accompanied by profuse watery discharge from the nose. Along with other symptoms one may also have same king of watery discharge from eyes. 3) Itching in the eyes, nose and the roof of the mouth – itching in the nose roof of moth and eyes are very common symptoms in allergic rhinitis. Most patients complain of a “crawling” sensation in the nose and the roof of the mouth. 4) Some patients may even suffer from breathing difficulty if the attack gets serious. This kind of breathing difficulty is usually noted in spring weather during wheat harvest season. 6) Fever may also be present in some individuals during a severe attack of allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis usually occurs in two forms. The kind of allergic rhinitis that one would have it in only a particular weather is called as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Late spring, summers and early autumn is the main weather when it occurs.  Such kind of allergic rhinitis occurs due to sensitivity to pollens from trees, grasses or weeds, or to airborne mold spores. The second type is the ‘Perennial Allergy’ and occurs all the year around. In such kind of allergic rhinitis ,the sensitivity is mainly to substances that one encounters daily . Examples of Such substances are – cockroaches, dust mites, pollution and animal dander.

Homeopathic medicines are one of the best forms of natural treatment for allergic rhinitis. They works both ways – By controlling the acute symptoms and also treating the chronicity of allergy; thereby gradually stopping the recurrence of attacks. Homeopathic medicines work by desensitizing the overactive immune system in allergic rhinitis patients. Homeopathic medicines Natrum Mur, Sabadilla , Allium Cepa  lead the homeopathic table in treating allergic rhinitis and can treat both the acute as well Chronic nature of the disease. Allium  cepa and Aralea Racemosa  are  very effective in treating allergic rhinitis that occurs in spring . Lately, some medicines have been introduced in Homeopathy which have  been found to very effective in treating allergic rhinitis – they are Galphimia Glauca , Histaminum  and Luffa Operculata.

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Sinusitis – Homeopathy for Sinusitis

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Sinusitis in Cold Weather – Homeopathy

Although sinusitis can occur in any weather but for those who suffer from sensitivity to cold weather, sinusitis can be a major issue in these months. ‘Sinusitis’ is a term referred to the inflammation of the sinuses (4 pair of air spaces in the skull). People who are sensitive to cold weather have a tendency to develop recurrent colds cough and sinusitis. Cold weather itself does not cause sinusitis but predisposes individuals who are sensitive to cold weather to develop recurrent colds and upper respiratory infections, which in turn causes issues like sinusitis. Homeopathy has an excellent treatment for sinusitis and also for helps in treating ones ‘cold weather sensitivity’ very effectively – Thereby by improving ones resistance to cold weather related problems. [Read more…]

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Depression Homeopathy Medicines & Treatment

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I am a 37 years old primary school teacher, suffering from depression for the last two years. There is a continuous feeling of sadness and worthlessness. I get easily tired and have lost complete interest in my household as well as school work, there are times when I feel like committing suicide (without any apparent reason). My sleep is disturbed and sometimes I just sleep for three, four hours at night. I have tried conventional anti-depressive medication, but its benefits were short-lived and were not without side affects. Please suggest a homeopathic medicine

Meenu, Chandigarh

sadYou seem to suffer from major depression or unipolar depression, which is characterized by severe, persistent depressed mood and loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, accompanied by decreased energy levels, changes in sleep and appetite, and feelings of guilt or hopelessness. [Read more…]

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