Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies for Eye Problems!

Eyes are the doorway to one's soul! Eyes reflect mind, eyes reflect psyche, and eyes reflect HEALTH! No wonder homeopathy that caters effectively the 'mind' of an individual has lot to offer in problems of eyes. Eye is certainly one of the most delicate organs of the body and therefore, caring for eyes has to be done by an expert homeopath. A homeopath might want to consult an ophthalmologist to rule out certain critical eye problems before proceeding for the treatment. But here one should remember that while treating homeopathically, we should not give much importance to the diagnostic name of the eye problem but its signs and symptoms that point us to the accurate remedy.

There are hoards of homeopathic remedies useful in the treatment of various eye problems. However, one must remember that for constitutional eye problems like cataract, glaucoma, recurrent blepharitis or conjunctivitis, corneal opacities, and/or recurrent styes, one must go for constitutional prescribing after carefully considering the physical, mental, and emotional characteristic of the individual; then only it is possible to impart perfect cure! But one must be acquainted with certain remedies that specifically render beautiful results in varied eye problems so that they can be used for acute prescribing as well.

Here is the list of top 10 homeopathic remedies for eye problems-

(1) Euphrasia-

- Acute catarrhal conjunctivitis

- Eyes water all the time with inclination to blink frequently

- Acrid burning eye discharge that corrodes the margins of the lids

- Corneal opacities with thick discharges that burn

- Blistery cornea

- One of the great remedies for rheumatic iritis that may be associated with partial ptosis

- Almost always associated with bland and watery coryza

- Swelling of the lids with burning, which feels better when in open air

- Worse in the evening, indoors, light, warmth

- Better open air, coffee, dark

- Must be compared with Allium cepa while dealing with allergic rhinitis associated with conjunctivitis. In Allium cepa, eye discharges are bland and coryza is acrid. 

(2) Ambrosia-

- Allergic eye problems

- Intolerable itching of lids

- Smarting and burning in eyes with watery coryza and nosebleed

- Wheezy cough almost always present with eye problems

- Compare with Sabadilla, Arundo 

(3) Ruta-

- Eye-strain headaches

- Red hot eyes with pain in eyes

- Especially associated with sewing or reading fine print

- Accommodation of vision disturbed

- Weariness in eyes with headache

- Excessive lassitude associated with eye troubles

- Bruised, pressure feeling over the eyes

- Compare with Natrum mur, Argentum nitricum

(4) Pulsatilla-

- Pulsatilla is one of the most invaluable homeopathic medicines for eye troubles.

- Bland thick greenish eye discharges call for it

- Associated with itching and burning sensation

- Recurrent styes invariably need a dose of Pulsatilla during the course

- Inflamed agglutinated eye-lids

- Sub-acute eye complaints in venous constitutions

- Sub-acute conjunctivitis associated with dyspepsia

- Veins of fundus oculi enlarged

- All complaints are worse in warm room and better when in open air

(5) Spigelia-

- Neuralgic eye pains

- Pressing pains in eyes on turning them

- Extreme photophobia

- Rheumatic ophthalmia

- Pains in and around eyes feel as if extending deep into the socket

- Eyes feel too large

- Very sensitive to touch

- Worse from touch, jar, noise

- Better by lying with head high

(6) Apis mellifica-

- Swollen, edematous lids that burn and itch

- Bright red puffy conjunctiva

- Prevents recurrence of styes

- Pain around orbits with serous exudates

- Swelling below the lower lid (upper lid- Kali carb)

- May be associated with urinary problem

- Worse heat, touch, pressure, right side

- Better cold washing, open air

(7) Merc sol-

- Syphilitic eye troubles

- Thick, red, swollen lids

- Profuse burning acrid eye discharges

- Floaters

- Eye trouble that starts after exposure to the glare of fire etc

- Iritis with thick corroding discharges

- Extremely offensive eye discharges

- Boils in and around eyes with yellow fetid pus

- Worse at night, wet damp weather, warmth

(8) Silica-

- Day-light produces sharp pains through the eyes

- Tenderness of eyes worse when closed or pressured

- Suppuration in the anterior chamber of the eye, iritis

- Confused sort of vision where letter run together while reading

- Lachrymal duct affections

- Has potential to clear corneal opacities when homeopathically indicated

- Cataract in office workers

- Worse new moon, cold

- Better warmth 

(9) Hepar sulph-

- Corneal ulcers

- Suppurative eye troubles, iritis with pus in anterior chamber

- Conjunctivitis with purulent discharges

- Red and inflamed lids and conjunctivae

- Pain in orbits

- Soreness is marked in eyeballs

- Objects appear red and enlarged

- Half-reduced field of vision

- Styes with pain and suppuration

- Worse exposure to draft of cold, touch

- Better warmth, wrapping up head 

(10) Agaricus-

- Double-vision with flickering before the eyes

- Twitching of lids and eyeballs

- Neuralgic eye pains

- Letters seem to move or swim while reading

- Agglutinated margins of lids with burning pains with red inner canthi

- Eye troubles associated with vertigo and icy cold head

- Worse open cold air 

By Shreya Deshpande

Salty Taste in Mouth

Saltiness in mouth is one of the most common and ignored phenomenon in the world. Though it is not that big a problem, it can be annoying; if ignored. The condition involves constant salty taste in mouth. People suffering from the problem overlook it, as they do not know the reasons and causes for its occurrence

What Causes Saltiness in Mouth?

Salty Saliva: Saliva that secretes in your mouth from salivary glands is responsible for the taste you feel in your mouth. Different saliva has different chemical composition and accordingly the taste varies. There are a number of reasons for secretion of salty taste saliva in mouth.

Dehydration

If our body is chronically dehydrated, salty taste saliva is secreted. Dehydration may occur due to inadequate intake of fluids or excessive fluid loss in our body.

Side effect of certain medications, such as anti-thyroid medications and chemotherapy drugs.

Salivary gland diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome or bacterial infection of the salivary glands (sialadenitis).

The chemical composition of saliva may change in response to hydration. (In other words, are you drinking enough liquids?) If you are chronically dehydrated, you may have saltier saliva. Take a close look at what you drink. Some folks drink only caffeinated beverages and alcoholic beverage.

Treatments Of Saltiness In Mouth

Homeopathy

The delight of food always remains with taste. Taste is also linked to our mind and appetite. Favourites, cravings and aversion to foods are all related to the word ‘taste'. Taste reacts with the need of the body and can improve appetite. Each and everyone has their own favourite taste and prefers it repeatedly with desire. Changes in taste can make changes in life/health status (vice versa).

This invention relates to processes and compositions found useful for potentiating the taste of sodium chloride in humans. It has been found that the taste of sodium chloride can be enhanced in the human mouth by combining therewith, or with foods or beverages containing same.

Salty Taste Is Driving Me Crazy

About four years ago I was diagnosed with Breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy with no node involvement. The night following the surgery was the worst in my life. I was not in pain, but I could not sit still or sleep. Following the surgery, I was unable to eat anything but bread and coffee for about a year. The thought of eating other food was repulsive. After a year my eating habits returned to normal. For the past month I have started to have a salty taste in my mouth.

It may be a form of neuropathy caused by medications or an illness. You should report this to your doctor. Also, try Biotene moisturizers (sold in stores like Longs, Target, Safeway, etc. and online), toothpaste, gum, and sprays. Keeping your mouth moist is important to prevent infection (thrush and/or bacteria), dental caries, or other damage to your mouth/tongue.

By: peterhutch

Herbal Medicines For Diverticulitis Ulcers, and Appendicitis

Diverticulitis
This condition is often triggered by constipation and irregular bowel movements. Little "pouches" form in the walls of the large intestine and can get clogged with fecal material and become infected. Symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen and bloating.
Treatment
Diet and Nutrition Follow a whole food diet, high in fiber, and drink plenty of water. Avoid coffee and alcohol. Eat at least three cloves of raw garlic a day.
Herbal Medicine Slippery elm can soothe the inflamed lining of the intestine.
Massage, Acupuncture, and Reflexology All these can help ease constipation.
Ulcers
A layer of mucus normally protects the inner walls of the digestive system from the acid used to break down food. If this protective layer becomes too thin, or breaks down, an ulcer can develop at the site. Symptoms can vary according to the type of ulcer: a gastric (stomach) ulcer involves acute pain in the top part of the abdomen soon after eating, sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting and, in severe cases, by blood, either vomited or in the feces, which appear black and tarry; a duodenal ulcer causes less acute pain, slightly lower down, usually on the left side of the body, up to two hours after eating.
Treatment
Diet and Nutrition Cut down on foods known to cause ulcers - alcohol, coffee, and tea, for example. Avoid aspirin and products containing aspirin: they can irritate the stomach lining. Eat regularly and slowly and avoid hot, spicy foods. Small, frequent meals are best. Avoid smoking, or give it up entirely if you can.
Herbal Medicine
Marshmallow, coriander, camomile, lemon balm, and celery juice are recommended.
Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for:
Homeopathy Arsenicum alb and Nux vomica can provide relief.

By Robin Brain

Homeopathic Treatment to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is the condition that results from the poor functioning or non-functioning of the cells of pancreas. Homeopathy offers remedies for the diabetics and shows several ways to normalize the blood sugar levels. In contrast to the allopathic system or modern medicine, the homeopathic approach is remarkably different. A homeopathic doctor determines the type of treatment that is appropriate for each patient.
Homeopathy offers great hope for the diabetic patients by providing an alternate way that effectively controls the blood sugar level. The system uses minimal quantities of medicine to reduce the blood sugar and in addition, improves the overall health of the diabetic patients.
The branch of homeopathy is based on the principle that like cures like. So instead of trying to find remedies for the illnesses, homeopathy boosts the body mechanisms involved in controlling the disease and promotes the healing capabilities of the body. Homeopathy believes that any disease is caused by a combination of the internal factors, external factors and the emotional state of the patient.
In homeopathy, the doctor specifically attends the individual and not the disease. This is because the symptoms of diabetes will be different for different individuals and moreover, the manner in which the blood sugar level varies is also individual specific. As a result, the medicines used to cure diabetes vary from person to person. But in general, phosphorous, phosphoric acid, lactic acid, etc are used in homeopathy to provide a cure for diabetes.
In homeopathy, the history taking plays a very important role in the treatment of diseases. The physical and emotional nature of the patient, the likings and dislikes, phobias and personality assessment comes under the purview of history taking. A detailed history permits the doctor to familiarize with the symptoms of the patients and choose the most appropriate medicine for each case.
The medicines used in homeopathy are obtained from plants, vegetables and fruits. These natural compounds are good antioxidants as well and some have the properties similar to insulin. It is true that homeopathy does not offer a sudden cure for diabetes. It offers a long term cure and it may even take one or two years to find an observable change in the diabetic patients. But the low doses of medicines used, the principle of natural healing and the ability to be complemented with other treatment modalities makes it a popular choice for the public.
Homeopathic treatment cannot be considered as a substitute for dietary regulations. Just like any other form of treatment, diet control and proper exercise plays a key role in controlling the blood sugar level. Maintaining an active life style is as important as the medicinal treatment and one should not underestimate the role of life style modification in controlling diabetes.

Homeopathic treatments can and will help you to control diabetes and are a very effective part of any natural diabetes treatments plan.

Bob D Williams