My sister experienced debilitating PMS and menstrual cramps. My mother
lived with chronic yeast infections. And, during menopause, my aunt
suffered from extreme vaginal dryness that precluded any thought of sexual
intercourse. After seeking the support of conventional western doctors and
trying all sorts of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, each of
these women turned to me--the homeopathic "oddball" in the family--hoping
that I could help them find relief. My answer to each of them was, "Of
course." I was able to answer with confidence because I've helped many
women find natural relief from common female complaints over my years as a
homeopathic practitioner. From bladder infections and menstrual cramps to
cellulite, wrinkles, and childbirthing challenges, homeopathic medicine
provides extremely gentle, yet fast and effective relief from countless
conditions of the female body. Through the use of homeopathic remedies,
women can move from illness into health without exposing themselves to the
dangerous side effects that are associated with many conventional
prescription and OTC medications.
Homeopathic Health Remedies Work Without Dangerous Side Effects
Here are some of the most common women's conditions that homeopathy treats
and the remedies most often associated with them:
Vaginal yeast infections. When faced with a vaginal yeast
infection that's about to drive you mad with burning and itching, it's quite
understandable that you reach for an OTC can of "pharmaceutical vaginal
pesticide." But, please don't do that to your wonderful body. The short-term
relief you get is not worth the long-term side effects and imbalances that
will result. Further, if you use a conventional OTC treatment for vaginal
yeast and you don't actually have a yeast infection, you might be helping to
create a drug-resistant strain of yeast in your vagina. Instead, try out one
or more of these homeopathic remedies that help the body restore and maintain
healthy vaginal flora -- without the nasty side effects: Pulsatilla, Sepia, or
Candida Albicans. (Yes, Candida Albicans is a type of yeast that grows in the
vagina. But, based on the homeopathic principal that "like cures like," a
highly dilute amount of the offending substance can often result in a cure.)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and menstrual cramps. If you suffer from
chronic PMS or consistently debilitating menstrual cramps, I encourage you to
work with a homeopathic practitioner who will prescribe your constitutional
remedy. To find this remedy, the homeopath will take into account all of your
symptoms--mental and emotional as well as physical. You will be asked to
describe food cravings, sleep patterns and dreams, reactions to hot and cold,
even sexual functioning so that the right constitutional remedy can be found.
However, if you experience symptoms of PMS or painful cramps only on occasion,
try one or more of the following remedies to gain relief: Lycopodium,
Pulsatilla, Sepia, or Thuja.
Painful urination and bladder infections. Most women will suffer at
one time or another from acute urinary pain. According to Jonas and Jacobs in
"Healing With Homeopathy," urinary tract infections are usually self-limiting,
meaning the infection will subside without medical intervention in most cases.
The authors suggest that you try drinking at least one 8-ounce glass of water or
cranberry juice every hour at the onset of the infection. If that doesn't
resolve the problem within a few hours, then I encourage you to try one of these
homeopathic remedies proven to stimulate bladder health: Berberis Vulgaris,
Cantharis, or Hepar Sulphuris.
Menopause. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association
report, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) greatly increases a patient's risk of
breast cancer. While this treatment does indeed ease hot flashes and other acute
symptoms of menopause, there are other treatments that are far less risky.
Homeopathy offers a range of remedies that will relieve symptoms of
menopause--including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, and mood
swings--with absolutely no negative side effects or risks of cancer. Some of the
remedies my clients (and my aunt!) have used with great (and almost immediate)
success include: Sanguinaria, Bryonia, and Ignatia.
The Benefits of Topical Application
While many homeopathic remedies are taken orally in the form of tiny
pills, it is my personal belief that topical application is much more
effective. Thus, I have spent many years experimenting with botanical
bases in which to suspend homeopathic remedies. By applying the remedy
directly to the source of suffering, the remedy is able to enter the
tissue and work immediately at a cellular level. For instance, when
working with a woman who experienced painful menstrual cramps, I prepared
a topical mixture that she applied directly to her abdomen. Within
minutes, her cramps subsided. If you are ready to try a homeopathic
approach to your health, I encourage you to seek out homeopathic topical
lotions that will give you fast, effective relief.
Consult a Homeopath for Optimum, Ongoing Health
Always be sure to involve your healthcare practitioner in your quest for natural
healing. From a homeopathic perspective, chronic conditions, such as yeast
infections, are viewed as symptoms of a greater imbalance. While certain
homeopathic remedies will bring temporary relief from symptoms of these
conditions, I encourage you to work with an experienced homeopath to restore
optimum balance to your bodily systems.
About the Author
About the Author
Jason Fleming is a dedicated student, advocate, and practitioner of homeopathic
medicine. As founder and CEO of
Sympathical Pharmaceuticals, Jason is pushing the boundaries of traditional
homeopathic knowledge by creating and testing homeopathic remedy combinations
that enable people to get natural relief from a variety of common health
conditions.
An alternative treatment of disease involving the consumption of natural
materials that simulate the symptoms of the disease. These materials are
first diluted in pure water to such an extent that there are generally no
molecules of the original material left. The efficacy of this treatment is
rejected by most medical experts. It has the potential of causing harm,
because individuals may seek a cure through homeopathy, and ignore the
potential for a cure from a physician.
A natural pharmaceutical science that utilizes substances from the plant,
mineral, and animal kingdoms and is based on the premise that these
naturally occurring substances can cure disease symptoms similar to those
they produce if taken in overdose. Each medicine is individually prescribed
according to how it stimulates the immune and defence systems of the sick
person. Sometimes it is called the “royal medicine.
A form of medicine that relies on minute amounts of herbs, minerals, and
other substances to stimulate natural defences against disease. It is more
widely used in Western Europe than the United States. Developed in the late
18th century by Samuel Hahnemann, MD, the therapy uses the "law of
similars" to treat disease. That is, if large amounts of a substance such
as quinine cause symptoms of an illness in a healthy person, then smaller
amounts should be used for the cure.
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