Thursday, August 13, 2009

Tip of the day

Aethusa cynapium- A great homeopathic remedy for children


Symptoms:

Anguish and crying (weeping) especially in children, even vomiting.

Confirmation:
Occipital pain, better lying down. Hair feels pulled. Exhaustion after vomiting, awakens hungry. Pearly white upper lip.


Modalities:
Better in open air and with company. Worse from milk.

suggested Potency:
30c, 200c

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Tip of the day

ABIES NIGRA a powerful homeopathic remedy for stomach

A powerful and long-acting remedy, in various forms of disease, whenever the characteristic stomach symptoms are present. Most of the symptoms are associated with the gastric disturbances. In dyspeptic troubles of the aged, with functional heart symptoms; also after tea or tobacco. Constipation. Pain in external meatus.
Stomach.--Pain in stomach always comes on after eating. Sensation of a lump that hurts, as if a hard-boiled egg had lodged in cardiac end of stomach; continual distressing constriction just above the pit of the stomach, as if everything were knotted up. Total loss of appetite in morning, but great craving for food at noon and night. Offensive breath. Eructations.

Modalities: Worse after eating.
Suggested dose: 30 c

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Tip of the day

Calories Chart

Gym Activities

Aerobics: low impact 58
Aerobics, Step: low impact 74
Aerobics: water 42
Bicycling, Stationery: vigorous 111
Calisthenics: moderate 48
Elliptical Trainer: general 95
Rowing, Stationery: moderate 74
Ski Machine: general 100
Stretching, Hatha Yoga 42
Aerobics: high impact 74
Aerobics, Step: high impact 106
Bicycling, Stationery: moderate 74
Calisthenics: vigorous 84
Circuit Training: general 84
Riders: general (ie., HealthRider) 53
Rowing, Stationery: vigorous 90
Stair Step Machine: general 63
Teaching aerobics 63
Weight Lifting: general 32
Weight Lifting: vigorous 63

Training and Sport Activities

Archery: non-hunting 37
Basketball: playing a game 84
Billiards 26
Bicycling: 12-13.9 mph 84
Bicycling: 16-19 mph 127
Bowling 32
Curling 42
Dancing: disco, ballroom, square 58
Fencing 63
Football: touch, flag, general 84
Golf: carrying clubs 58
Gymnastics: general 42
Hang Gliding 37
Hockey: field & ice 84
Ice Skating: general 74
Martial Arts: judo, karate, kickbox 106
Race Walking 69
Racquetball: casual, general 74
Rock Climbing: rapelling 84
Rope Jumping 106
Running: 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile) 95
Running: 6.7 mph (9 min/mile) 116
Running: 8.6 mph (7 min/mile) 153
Running: pushing wheelchair, 84
Scuba or skin diving 74
Skiing: cross-country 84
Sledding, luge, toboggan 74
Snow Shoeing 84
Softball: general play 53
Swimming: laps, vigorous 106
Swimming: breaststroke 106
Swimming: crawl 116
Tai Chi 42

Volleyball: non-competitive

general play 32
Volleyball: beach 84
Walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi) 48
Walk/Jog: jog <10 min. 63
Water Polo 106
Whitewater: rafting, kayaking 53
Badminton: general 48
Basketball: wheelchair 69
Bicycling: BMX or mountain 90
Bicycling: 14-15.9 mph 106
Bicycling: > 20 mph 174
Boxing: sparring 95
Dancing: Fast, ballet, twist 63
Dancing: slow, waltz, foxtrot 32
Football: competitive 95
Frisbee 32
Golf: using cart 37
Handball: general 127
Hiking: cross-country 63
Horseback Riding: general 42
Kayaking 53
Orienteering 95
Racquetball: competitive 106
Rock Climbing: ascending 116
Rollerblade Skating 74
Running: 5 mph (12 min/mile) 84
Running: 6 mph (10 min/mile) 106
Running: 7.5 mph (8 min/mile) 132
Running: 10 mph (6 min/mile) 174
Running: cross-country 95
Skateboarding 53
Skiing: downhill 63
Snorkeling 53
Soccer: general 74
Swimming: general 63
Swimming: backstroke 84
Swimming: butterfly 116
Swimming: treading, vigorous 106
Tennis: general 74

Volleyball: competitive, gymnasium play 42
Walk: 3.5 mph (17 min/mi) 42
Walk: 4.5 mph (13 min/mi) 53
Water Skiing 63
Water Volleyball 32
Wrestling 63
Outdoor Activities
Carrying & stacking wood 53
Digging, spading dirt 53
Gardening: weeding 49
Mowing Lawn: push, hand 58
Operate Snow Blower: walking 48
Plant trees 48
Sacking grass or leaves 42
Chopping & splitting wood 63
Gardening: general 48
Laying sod / crushed rock 53
Mowing Lawn: push, power 48
Planting seedlings, shrubs 42
Raking Lawn 42
Shoveling Snow: by hand 63

Home & Daily Life Activities

Child-care: bathing, feeding, etc. 37
Cooking 26
Heavy Cleaning: wash car, windows 48
Moving: carrying boxes 74
Playing w/kids: moderate effort 42
Reading: sitting 12
Sleeping 7
Child games: hop-scotch, jacks, etc. 53
Food Shopping: with cart 37
Moving: household furniture 63
Moving: unpacking 37
Playing w/kids: vigorous effort 53
Standing in line 13
Watching TV 8

Home Repair

Auto Repair 32
Carpentry: refinish furniture 48
Hanging storm windows 53
Paint house: outside 53
Roofing 63
Carpentry: outside 63
Cleaning rain gutters 53
Lay or remove carpet/tile 48
Paint, paper, remodel: inside 48
Wiring and Plumbing 32

Occupational Activities

Bartending/Server 26
Coaching Sports 42
Computer Work 15
Desk Work 18
Forestry, general 84
Heavy Tools, not power 84
Light Office Work 16
Masseur, standing 42
Sitting in Class 18
Steel Mill: general 84
Truck Driving: sitting 21
Carpentry Work 37
Coal Mining 63
Construction, general 58
Firefighting 127
Heavy Equip. Operator 26
Horse Grooming 63
Masonry 74
Police Officer 26
Sitting in Meetings 17
Theater Work 32
Welding 32

Monday, August 10, 2009

Tip of the day

Homeopathy for pains

aching, arthriticBryonia Alba
arthritic Rhus Tox
burning, sticking pain Apis Mell
burning Cantharis 30X
bursting, frantic from pain Aconite
cramping Belladonna
intolerance to Chamomilla
joint and bone Calcarea Phos 6X
postoperative Hypericum
sticking pain Hepar Sulphur
stomach pain Phosphorus
throbbing pain Ferrum Phos 6X
urination painful Mercurius Vivus

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Tip of the day

How to deal with fractures by homeopathy

Here are some conditions with suggested remedy. In case of any problem, contact the nearest doctor.

Condition: hair line fractures, slow healing breaks
Suggested Remedy: Symphytum

Condition: bone broken
Suggested Remedy Eupatorium Perf

For providing speedy aid in healing fractures, use in addition to any of the above remedies Calcium Phos 6X

Friday, August 7, 2009

Tip of the day

Loose Cough and Homeopathy

Symptoms:
Loose phlegm, thick and difficult to cough up. Breathless. Wheezing, noisy chest.
Suggested Remedy: Antim tart

Symptoms: Spasmodic cough, worse in open air.Breathless. Rapid development of phlegm which may be vomited up.
Suggested Remedy: Apis Mel

Symptoms: Throbbing pain, not so rapid onset. Very hot dry skin, red face and dilated pupils.
Not restless or fearful.
Suggested Remedy: Belladonna

Symptoms: Stabbing pain, intolerable. Cross, irritable; doesn’t know where to put himself.
Suggested Remedy: Chamomilla

Symptoms: Jerking, tearing pain, ears hot. Pain is made worse by heat. Miserable and whining; responds to cuddling and affection.
Suggested Remedy: Pulsatilla

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Tip of the day

Spasmodic Cough and Homeopathy

Symptoms: Crowing spasmodic cough. Better for sipping cold water.
Suggested Remedy: Cuprum met

Symptoms: Dry cough – a bit like whooping cough. Worse at night and lying down. May be wheezing; occasionally croup-like.
Suggested Remedy: Drosera

Symptoms: Spasms of coughing; the more he coughs, the more he has to.
Suggested Remedy: Ignatia .

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Tip of the day

Homeopathic Remedies for dry Cough

Symptoms: Croup-like cough in very dry, cold weather. Anxiety and restlessness. Fever, thirst, no sweating.

Suggested Remedy: Aconite

Symptoms: Slow, gradual fever; irritation of air passages. Cough worse for movement and
entering a warm room; can be worse at night. Much thirst for cold drinks .Stabbing pains in throat or chest.

Suggested Remedy: Byronia

Symptoms: Rough, noisy croup-like cough. Sudden onset in cold weather. Better in a warm, steamy room.

Remedy: Hepar sulph

Symptoms: Raw, tearing, burning pain in a crouplike cough. Improves with hot drinks.

Suggested Remedy:
Spongia

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Tip of the day

Examination Fears in Students

It is a common problem in students having of taking exams due many reasons especially due to shyness; immaturity and ; lack of confidence. Besides, there are psychological reasons too.

Here is a possible list of homeopathic remedies for such students.

Symptoms:
Panic, anxiety, tension, pains anywhere in the body, weeping, regressed behaviour with childish demands.

Suggested Remedies:


Argent nit: most useful and basic remedy, particularly when there is an associated intolerance of heat and digestive disorders such as flatulence.

Gelsemium: usually they are weak, and collapsing at the knees from panic.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Tip of the day

Acne and homeopathy

Common Causes of acne are diet over-rich in carbohydrates, constitutional, lack of hygiene.

Symptoms include discomfort, irritation, infection, discharge.

Suggested remedies:

Kali brom: very useful remedy in chronic acne. Use in 1M potency on alternate day.
Sulphur: one of the best remedies for raised hard circular areas which are red and often sore and infected. Usually they are worse for water.
Calc sulph: useful with pallor, sweaty forehead and flabbiness.
Pulsatilla: helpful in all cases which are aggravated by heat.
Arsenicum: useful in chronic cases where there is severe weakness associated.
Echinecia: A good blood purifier . Use in low potency ( Q )