BEST HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR ASTHMA

NATRUM SULPH

Natrum Sulph is one of the most important natural homeopathic medicine for treating chronic asthma. This homeopathic remedy is  often asked for treating asthma in children.  It is very useful when asthma is hereditary. Often, asthma that gets aggravated in humid weather and dampness, requires this homeopathic medicine. Wheezing is very important symptom for Natrum Sulph to be used .

ARSENIC ALBUM

 Arsenic Album is one the best homeopathic remedy for all forms of asthma . It is beneficial both in the acute phase and the chronic state. It is often indicated when attacks are frequent during night (midnight and after), accompanied with great restlessness and fear of suffocation on lying down.

BACILLINUM

 An inter-current course of  Homeopathic medicine Bacillinum will often make a wonderful change in patients who have a personal or family history of asthma and chest infections. This homeopathic medicine is  a deep-acting and  is required for those patients who have asthma and are very sensitive to cold, having a personal or family history of tuberculosis.

SAMBUCCUS

 Sambuccus, is one of the main homeopathic remedies for asthma in children when the attacks come on suddenly in the night. The affected child turns blue, gasps for breath and seems as if he or she is almost dying. Then the little one goes to sleep and wakes up with another attack. Many such attacks can occur in one night. Another characteristic of this wonderful natural homeopathic medicine is that the skin becomes entirely dry and there is a burning sensation when he or she falls asleep. The patient breaks into profuse sweat immediately on waking.

KALI BICHROME

 Kali Bichrome a “certain remedy” if attacks are after-midnight (from 3 a.m to 4 a.m). Relief is obtained from sitting up and bending forward, and from the expectoration of stringy mucus. It is indicated for attacks that are liable to return in winter. It is also useful in bronchial asthmatic breathing.

NUX VOMICA

 Nux Vomica is for difficult breathing associated with a feeling of fullness and heaviness in the stomach, particularly manifested after a major meal. The symptoms are aggravated after the meal, in the morning, and are increased by cold air. Belching provides relief to symptoms of asthma. It is sometimes useful also in difficult breathing arising from gastric disturbance.

CARBO VEG

Where there is much abdominal irritation present with much flatulence (gas), Carbo Veg should be thought off. Carbo Veg also corresponds to asthma in the aged who are much debilitated and are in search of breath. Passing of wind gives relief .

Remedies Nux Vomica and Carbo Veg are invaluable in controlling acute asthmatic attacks. Self-medication should be avoided in such chronic disorders.

IPECACUAHNA

 Coughing spasms that lead to retching or vomiting strongly indicate this remedy. Wheezing can come on suddenly with a feeling of suffocation and heaviness in the chest. Mucus collects in breathing tubes, but the person has difficulty coughing much out. The person may sweat a lot and feel clammy or nauseous, be worse from motion, and sometimes worse from warmth.

SPONGIA TOSTA

A hard or “barking” cough during an asthma attack is a strong indication for this remedy. Breathing can be labored, with a sawing sound, and not much mucus is produced. The person may feel best when sitting up and tilting the head back, or when leaning forward. Warm drinks may be helpful. The problems often start while the person is asleep (typically before midnight). Spongia is often used in croup, as well.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be used. 

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COMMONLY USED HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES

                           COMMONLY USED HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES

There are certain medicines in homoeopathy which are commonly used. These medicines

 should be taken in the 6th or 30th potency. Generally, if there is minor pain or discomfort, 

you should take the medicine three times a day till you feel better. If there is more severe  

pain, you can consider taking the medicine every one to three hours, decreasing the doses 

as symptoms are reduced. If you do not observe some improvement after 24 hours in an

 acute condition, the medicine is probably not the correct one. If symptoms persist, consider 

another medicine or seek professional homeopathic care.

Allium cepa (onion): Because it is known to cause tearing of the eyes and dripping of the 
nose, it is a frequent remedy for the common cold and hay fever, especially when there is 
a thin, watery, and burning nasal discharge that irritates the nostrils. Typically, the person's 
symptoms are worse in a warm room and are relieved in a cool room or in the open air.

Arnica (mountain daisy): This is the #1 remedy in sports medicine and first aid. It is used
for shock and trauma from injury. It also helps to reduce pain from injury and to speed the
 healing process. Whether you're into competitive sports or exercise regularly or if you
simply don't like to feel the pain of an injury, Arnica is the place to start.

Chamomilla (chamomille): Many parents owe their sleep to homeopathy, not because it
 helps them directly, but because it is so good for their infant. Chamomilla is THE remedy
 for the irritable infant, especially from teething or colic. The infant cries incessantly, and
nothing seems to provide any relief, except carrying them, and even then, the crying
begins recurs as soon as the parent puts the child down.

Hypericum (St. John's wort): This remedy is the first medicine to consider for injuries to
the
nerves or to parts of the body rich with them, including the fingers, toes, and back. Any
injury with shooting pains should be given this remedy.

Ignatia (St. Ignatius bean): One day this remedy will be used by the majority of
psychiatrists. It is one of the leading homeopathic medicines for acute grief, anxiety, and
depression, especially after a death or separation from a loved one. The person sighs
frequently, has a lump in the throat, and may tremble.

Magnesia phosphorica (phosphate of magnesia): This is the most effective remedy for
 cramps, including menstrual cramps. It is particularly indicated when a woman's cramps 
cause her to bend over and when they experience some relief from warm applications.

Nux vomica (poison nut): This is the premier medicine for ailments exacerbated by
conventional or recreational drugs. It is also a common remedy for treating symptoms
of overeating or from drinking too much alcohol. Considering how many people have
these vices, this is an all too frequent medicine today.

Pulsatilla (windflower): Perhaps the most common remedy given to both children and
women, this medicine is not indicated for a specific disease but for a specific pattern of
physical symptoms and psychological characteristics. Physically, these people are
warm-blooded: they wear less clothes than others, prefer open air, and don't feel as
 well in the heat. Psychologically, they are a gentle, mind, and yielding person, with a
 quickly changing emotional state and a strong tendency to want to please others.

Rhus tox (poison ivy): This medicine is the most common remedy for sprains and
strains. It is especially indicated when a person experiences a "rusty gate" syndrome,
 that is, pain on initial motion which is reduced the more the person continues to move.
It is also often given to people with the flu or arthritis who experience this similar rusty
gate syndrome.

What is Alternative Medicine

                                          Alternative Medicine

            Alternative Medicine is any practice that is done to have healing effects of medicine  but which is not based on evidence gathered using the scientific method. It consists of wide range of health care practices like Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, Chiropractic, Energy medicine, acupuncture, traditional chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine etc. Alternative medicine also contains wide range range of health care practices, products and therapies. The common feature in all these is to healing which is not based on the scientific methods.

             Homoeopathy

Homoeopathy is a greek term derived from the two words 'homoios' and 'pathos'  means like suffering. It was created in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann based on his doctrine of like cures like.
A substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will also cure the similar symptoms in sick people.
The remedies are prepared by repeatedly diluting a chosen substance in alcohol or distilled water. Homoeopaths select remedies by considering the totality of the patient's symptoms his physical and psychological state and life history and matching them with various remedies by referring repertories.

             Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is based on the principle that the body heals itself by using a supernatural energy that controls all the body processes. Many naturopaths oppose vaccination.

            Traditional Chinese Medicine 

Traditional chinese medicine consists of a combination of all traditional practices and beliefs developed over thousands of year in China. These practices include acupuncture, massage, exercise and diet therapy. These practices believe in  supernatural energy called chi.
   
             Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic Medicine is a traditional medicine of India which believes that health can be influenced by use of traditional herbs. It is based on the use of plant based medicines and treatments with some added minerals.

         There are certain  other traditional  medical practices like Reiki which believe that the supernatural energies flow from the palms of the healer into the patient .

         Acupuncture is also a part of traditional chinese medicine. It is believed that use of needles in acupuncture at various parts of the body can restore balance to the blocked flows and hence cure disease.

          Yoga  is also another method of healing through stretches, exercises,and meditations.