Aconite
Aconite is the remedy of choice when you suddenly feel unwell.
You may not know what is wrong with you. It may be a cold - a chill - a flu.
Take Aconite immediately to boost your immune system.
At the same time you could take garlic and the other vitamin supplements
in order to help the body fight the infection. Eat very little - preferably
fresh fruit or vegetables. Take plenty of fluids and go to bed.
If you need it take the day off. One day off gives the body a chance to
fight the infection and this could save you being ill for weeks - if you force
the body to work through it.
The Flu is especially debilitating and if you force your body to work
while ill it could lead to chronic fatique (tiredness) syndrome or M.E.
Another point is that you will be infectious - colds and flus are caused by viruses and they can easily be passed on to others - as you sniff, cough and breathe over them. When you are ill for your own good and for the good of others - stay at home and recover.
Apis
The remedy Apis is used for insect stings, especially bee stings. If you have been stung and the area is red, hot, swollen, and itchy try taking Apis. Apis should calm it down and stop the itching. Check to see if there is a sting left in the wound and remove it. Bee stings can be soothed by bathing the affected area with bicarbonate of soda in water - the soda counteracts the acid sting. Wasp stings can be helped by the use of vinegar, preferably white vinegar. The acidic vinegar counteracts the alkaline sting. It usually draws the wound and takes the heat out of it. Cold vinegar compresses on the wound may work wonders.
Arg Nit
Arg nit is a useful remedy for exam nerves or nerves before any big undertaking such as driving test, speech, flying, dentist etc. It can calm the nerves especially if the person is extremely anxious and feels they are going to fail or its all going to go wrong. Arg nit is also good for stomach problems where there is a lot of belching and flatulence. The person who is allergic to sweet foods and suffers diarroea and flatulence after sweet foods will benefit from it especially. Cutting down on the sugar intake will also help to tackle the problem. We all eat too much refined sugar nowadays. Try to cut out as much refined sugar in your diet as possible. Don't put sugar in your tea or coffee, or put in as little as is bearable. Eat more sugar free foods or substitute sweets and chocolate for foods containing natural sugars such as fruit.
Arnica
Arnica is the remedy of choice for falls, bumps and bruises. Any fall or accident that is bruised and sore will benefit. Arnica helps the healing process and is reputed to dissolve and clear away dangerous clots forming at the site of the injury. It also tackles the shock of injury which is sometimes even more dangerous than the injury itself. Arnica can be used for any injury where there is bruising and shock. It can be used after the shock of childbirth. It can also be used after the shock of a stroke. Arnica should be used as soon as possible after a stroke to promote rapid healing and to help the body cope with the shock. Warning - If you think you are having a stroke or a heart attack you must immediately call a doctor - while you are waiting for the doctor to arrive you can take Arnica.
Arsenicum
Arsenicum is useful if you have food poisoning and you are vomiting and have diarrhoea. Take Arsenicum immediately - it can help to settle the stomach and shorten the duration of the attack. Warning - If symptoms persist you must call a doctor. When you are vomiting and having diarrhoea you lose a lot of water - which can upset your water balance and make you worse. To counteract this drink plenty of fluids. In order to avoid a repeat - go to a better restaurant!
Bryonia
Bryonia is a good remedy for dry painful coughs. If you are also extremely thirsty and the coughing has made you angry and irritable then this is the remedy for you. Warning - If a cough persists you must go to the doctor, as there may be an underlying lung problem.
Chamomilla
Teething baby driving you crazy? Chamomilla can help take the edge of the pain for a teething infant and also help you get some sleep! Chamomilla comes in tiny pilule form - suitable for infants. It can also be dissolved in water and given in a bottle to fractious infants. Chamomilla tablets can also help to calm hyperactive children.
Hyperactivity in children is a growing problem. Change of diet can help. Hyperactive children should preferably eat a diet free from any chemicals that could make the condition worse. Foods containing E numbers should be completely avoided. The children should eat fresh organic fruit and vegetables if possible, with no stimulants such as coffee-tea-coke and other drinks which contain caffeine. Fresh natural fruit juices are best or mineral water.
Cocculus
This is an excellent remedy for travel sickness/motion sickness. Take this remedy an hour before you begin to travel. It should help to prevent the feelings of nausea. When travelling in a vehicle you should try to look straight ahead at the horizon in front of you and keep the head as still as possible. Do not read or take your eyes off the road because this will just make it worse. Ginger is also very helpful for motion sickness.
Drosera
This remedy can help with whooping cough or other violent coughs, where you may feel as if you are going to vomit or gag with the cough. The chest may be extremely painful because of the force of the coughing. Warning - Whooping cough is extremely dangerous and you must consult a doctor immediately.
Gelsemium
If you have the flu and you feel awful this remedy can help. The typical symptoms of flu are heavy head, prostration, cold and hot shivers, trembling, sore muscles, dizziness, weakness, headache, even the hairs on your head feel sore. Take gelsemium and go to bed immediately. Don't try to work through it, because you may make yourself worse and prolong the illness. (see Aconite above) Gelsemium is also good for headaches which are like a tight band round your head and the head feels very heavy.
Hepar Sulph
Hepar sulph is good for absesses, boils or painful infected wounds that are slow to heal. It can help to heal ulcers at the corner of the mouth. This may be a sign that you are run down. If you are slow to heal it could be that your body is lacking in the essential Vitamins and minerals it needs to work properly. (see health tips) Sore throats or tonsillititis can also be helped by Hepar sulph. Especially sore throats which cause ear pain when swallowing or where the throat feels as if something is sticking in it. If you also lose your voice or become hoarse this remedy is for you. Colds with an itchy throat that go on to become sore throats with swollen glands can benefit from Hepar sulph. If you have a sore throat try gargling with salt every few hours. Salt has antiseptic properties and can kill germs. If your throat feels raw, sore and itchy - soothe it by sipping warm water with lemon juice and honey in it. Lemons are a great source of Vit C which helps you fight off germs and honey will coat and soothe your throat.
Hypericum
Hypericum is a useful remedy for any nerve injuries to the body. Any injury where nerves have been damaged will benefit. Nerve pains will be shooting or tearing pains. They can be extremely painful. Hypericum can help neuralgias, toothaches or pain after a visit to the dentist. It can be used for shooting back pain or for crushed fingers or toes. It can also be used for puncture wounds where nerves have been damaged, such as animal bites, or if you have just stood on the garden fork - ouch! This remedy is also said to help to prevent tetanus after this kind of injury. Warning - You should consult a doctor if you receive this type of injury.
Ignatia
Is a good remedy for grief or emotional shock. After a death, loss or if the person is hysterical, Ignatia can be very calming. Instead of taking valium or some other type of drug which makes you sleepy and dulls the mind - you should take Ignatia. Ignatia allows you to grieve properly and dissipates the emotional shock. without dulling your senses. You may feel a lump in the throat and have difficulty swallowing. If you do this remedy should help you.
Lachesis
This remedy is useful for sore throats and swollen glands especially if it is worse on the left side of the throat and the throat feels closed. If the glands are so swollen that you can't breathe properly or if your throat is so sensitive that you cannot bear anything near it, or round it - this may be the remedy for you.
Ledum
This remedy is useful for blackeyes and other injuries which cause swollen puffy purplish areas of tissue. Animal bites or other puncture wounds that feel cold to the touch and look swollen and purple will benefit from this remedy. It can also help swollen stiff joints especially if the overlying skin is purple and the joint itself feels cold. If the pain is worse with heat and better with cold applications then this remedy may help. (see also hypericum)
Lycopodium
Lycopodium is a useful remedy for bloating and discomfort after eating. Especially if there is a lot of wind (belching or flatulence) with it. This may be a sign that you are allergic to something you are eating. It could be sweet food, wheat products, dairy products or anything. You should try to pinpoint when the pain and bloating becomes worse. Is it after eating sweets? or wheat? or dairy products? etc. You can then eliminate the food you are allergic to for a short period of time. After you have given your body a rest - you can re-introduce the food you are allergic to slowly and in small amounts. This can help the body cope with the allergen. Warning - If you want to go on an elimination diet, you should consult your doctor and agree a programme.
Natrum Mur
This remedy is good for cold sores especially cold sores on the mouth. It can help to heal dry cracked lips especially if they are on the lower lip. It is also a remedy for grief like Ignatia, although Natrum Mur can also help you cope with emotional hurt as well. If Ignatia does not help, you may need to take Natrum Mur. This remedy can help you get over emotional hurt or supressed grief. If you find you cannot get over something or you can't grieve properly, the tears won't flow. If you feel cut off or you have lost touch with your emotions then Natrum mur may be the remedy for you. Many people find it difficult to show emotions and this can lead to them supressing difficult emotions which can lead to physical symptoms. If you are this type of person then Natrum Mur may help you.
Nux Vomica
Nux vomica is a great remedy for hang-overs. If you have been over-eating, drinking too much and generally partying too much, then you may need this remedy. If you feel sick but can't be sick - if you are constipated and feel queasy after over-indulgence then this remedy may help. Over-indulgence in rich foods, coffee and other stimulants can cause various digestive problems. The best thing to do after taking the remedy would be to change your lifestyle. Drink and eat less, and take the right kind of food and drink. Eat less fat, coffee, tea, alcohol (none would be better!), and eat more pulses, wholegrains, fresh fruit and vegetables. A diet of coffee and cigarettes is just asking for trouble. Its like having a porsche and putting low grade fuel in it. Eventually it will break down. You must give your body the essential foods, vitamins and minerals it needs to do its job properly.(see health tips)
Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla is a good remedy for ear infections, especially in children. If your child has recurrent ear infections, then this may be the remedy for them, especially if the child is weepy, clingy and needs constant attention and reassurance. It is also a useful remedy for bedwetting. Pulsatilla can also help colds or sinus problems, especially if there is a lot of catarrh and the head feels stuffy. If you suffer from headaches, which get worse in a warm room, with pain above the eyes, then this remedy may help you. It is also useful for varicose veins. This remedy is also good for people with sensitive stomachs. If your stomach is easily upset by fatty foods, and you feel queasy after eating them, then this remedy could help.
Rhus Tox
This remedy is excellent for sports injuries like sprains, strains and injuries to the tendons and ligaments. Sprained, damaged, swollen joints respond well to Rhus tox. If there is a lot of bruising you should take Arnica first. (see Arnica above). This remedy is also good for rheumatic pains, which are worse in damp cold weather. If you have painful stiff joints which get worse when you are resting and better with gentle exercise - then Rhus tox may be the remedy for you.
Sepia
The remedy sepia is useful for hormonal and menstrual problems, where the hormones seem to be disrupted. It is also helpful for mild depression after giving birth, where you feel indifferent to everyone and everything. Warning - If you are suffering from serious depression after giving birth you should consult a doctor. Sepia can help symptoms such as heavy periods with great exhaustion, aversion to sex, dragged down feeling, irritability, bad temper, mood swings. Sepia is also good for sick headaches where odours can make you sick or nauseous. There may be a feeling of dizziness like a ball rolling around in the head. If you have these symptoms Sepia may help you. Oil of Evening Primrose and Brewers yeast tablets can also be taken to help menstrual problems. They provide the essential nutrients that the body needs for problem free menstruation. Going through the menopause? If you are feeling worn down, exhausted, feel as if everything is sagging, hot and cold flushes, palpitations, this remedy may help.
Silica
Silica can be used if you have a painful splinter or other foreign body that you can't get out and that you want the body to heal. Don't take silica if you have a pace-maker or any other device inserted in your body - because it may just dislodge it. If you are a poor healer, every wound takes too long to heal, then Silica could be for you. Poor healing may be a sign that your body is lacking in the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to heal itself properly (see health tips).
Silica is also useful for very smelly feet. If your feet smell offensive no matter how often you wash them then Silica may help. Smelly feet is sometimes caused by a fungus (Athletes foot). Other things you can do are; bathe your feet as often as possible in vinegar and hot water. The acid should kill the fungus. Don't wear nylon socks and plastic shoes, wear cotton socks and leather shoes - preferably open sandals. Use a medicated powder between your toes. Fungus grows best in hot, damp places - so keep your feet cool and dry!
Silica is also useful if you are breastfeeding and have a blocked milk duct which has become inflamed (mastitis). There may be a red painful swelling on the breast. After taking Silica you can also bathe the breast in hot water and massage the blocked duct gently to free the milk. You should continue to breast feeding. Warning - Never stop breast feeding abruptly or you may cause the milk glands to seize up and this can lead to extreme pain and long term inflammation. Always stop breastfeeding as slowly as you possibly can, by doing one or two less feeds per day and for less time each feed. If inflammation of the breast persists you must consult a doctor.
More remedies will be added to this page periodically.
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