1._What are the benefits of homeopathic treatment for women?
2._What conditions can be treated?
3._Menstrual difficulties
4._Fertility issues
5._Pregnancy problems
6._Post-partum depresssion
7._Menopause
8._Trauma from rape and abuse
1._What are the benefits of homeopathic treatment for women?
Homeopathic remedies are completely non-toxic and without side-effects. Hence, they can safely be ingested during pregnancy when other types of medicines cannot be freely prescribed.
___Further, when the mother is homeopathically treated during pregnancy, the foetus is also being treated. Since treatment is constitutional and not symptomatic, both mother and child will be healthier, ensuring an easier pregnancy and delivery.
___Ideally, both parents should be treated before the baby is conceived as remedies act very deeply, right down to the genetic level. For example, a woman who has two children with cleft lips will be able to have a third normal child if given the correct homeopathic treatment before conceiving the child.
___Regarding post-partum depression, much misery can be alleviated by homeopathic treatment; remedies work quickly and effectively in such cases.
___Homeopathy offers a safe and effective solution to the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause compared to HRT which has been found to cause many side effects ranging from nausea and variose veins to strokes and cancer. Furthermore, remedies do not have to be taken lifelong, unlike HRT.
___Many women suffer from hormonal imbalance. Homeopathy is able to correct this imbalance and bring out the positive aspects of the personality. Further, many women suffer from low self-esteem in our male dominant world. Homeopathic treatment strengthens the life force and enables the woman to have a stronger sense of self. The patient becomes more stable emotionally, more confident and independent. In many cases, there can be a dramatic change for the better.
2._What conditions can be treated?
Almost any affliction! Many examples are listed under categories below. The rest of this page will highlight several conditions through remedy descriptions.
Physical – anaemia, chloasma (skin pigmentation), chronic fatigue, constipation, cystitis, genital warts, gestational diabetes, growths, hemorrhage, herpes, hot flashes, IBS, incontinence, insufficient breastmilk, mastitis, morning sickness, osteoporosis, piles, PMS, poor libido, prolapse, recovery from surgery, tendency to miscarriage, thrush, thyroid imbalance, vaginal infections, varicose veins.
Emotional – anger, disappointed love, fright, guilt, grief, irritability, mood swings, post-traumatic stress disorder (eg after sexual abuse), weepiness.
Mental – anxiety, depression, eating disorders, fears eg of flying, having a deformed baby, low confidence, obsessive-compulsive behaviour, pessimism, post-partum depression, sleep disturbances, stagefright, timidity.
3._Menstrual difficulties
Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla has a special affinity for the reproductive system of both sexes. In the woman, all kinds of menstrual difficulties ranging from missed periods to excessive and painful bleeding can be treated with Pulsatilla. The Pulsatilla woman is emotional, timid and dependent with changeable moods. She is warm-blooded and likes the open air. She may crave or be averse to fats and is generally thirstless.
Sepia
This is one of the most important uterine remedies. Sepia has a bearing down sensation in the pelvis, her menses may be late and scanty, or early and profuse. She is often worn out by domestic duties but is stimulated by strenuous exercise. Sepia is chilly and irritable, craves sour foods and prefers solitude.
4._Fertility issues
Agnus castus
Agnus castus has low vitality, which may be caused by overindulgence in alcohol, drugs or sex. She feels depressed and anxious about her health; her mind is dull with poor memory. There is loss of libido, scanty menses and sterility.
Caulophyllum
Many problems arising from a weak uterus can be resolved with Caulophyllum: amenorrhea, infertility, miscarriage in the first trimester, arrested labour. It also has pain and stiffness in the small joints. The Caulophyllum woman is thirsty, chilly and nervous with erratic moods. Her pains are also erratic, darting here and there.
5._Pregnancy problems
Cimicifuga
The Cimicifuga mother is nervous, excitable and full of irrational fears. She is constantly worried that something will happen to her or her foetus. She tends to get neuralgias and rheumatic pains which are worse from cold and drafts. Cimicifuga often has stiffness and pain in the neck.
Ipecacuanha
Most pregnant women experience morning sickness during their first trimester. Some experience it throughout their pregnancy, which is very debilitating. This can be resolved by Ipecacuanha, if the symptoms fit. The Ipecacuanha mother has constant nausea unrelieved by vomiting; she may also have a severe headache. She feels hot and is, not surprisingly, very irritable!
6._Post-partum depresssion
Lilium tigrinum
The Lilium tigrinum depression is of a hysterical nature – with constant weeping, screaming, cursing and striking at whoever irritates her. She is impossible to please; consolation only aggravates. She has fears – of disease, insanity, impending misfortune. She is likely to have subinvolution of the uterus.
Nux vomica
Nux vomica is ambitious, career-minded and impatient. When a Nux vomica woman is forced to go on maternity leave, she becomes depressed and resentful. She hates being a housewife, being housebound, and may resent her baby to the extent that she feels like throwing him out of the window!
7._Menopause
Lachesis
Lachesis has hot flushes without perspiration. She may also have palpitations. During the night, she wakes up feeling suffocated. Generally, she feels worse after sleep. Most of her symptoms are left-sided. Lachesis angers easily and has a suspicious nature. She may have a strong fear of snakes.
Ustilago
Ustilago has a tendency to hemorrhage. She has excessive menses, often with dark clots, when approaching menopause. This may be due to a uterine fibroid. She feels depressed and irritable, and gets headaches from her menstrual irregularities.
8._Trauma from rape and abuse
Ignatia
Many rape victims require Ignatia. There is shock, shame, sobbing and sighing. In some cases, the victim is unable to cry. Ignatia desires to be alone to brood. She becomes emotionally unstable with changeable moods. She may develop an eating disorder, globus hystericus, tics or spasms, and becomes more and more withdrawn.
Staphysagria
The Staphysagria woman is sweet and suppressed. She has low self-esteem and is unable to stand up for herself. She endures much humiliation and abuse from her parents, in-laws or spouse. She has a nervous cough. Staphysagria develops colic and cystitis from suppressed anger. She is also prone to styes, warts and wounds which fester.
Information on this site is for eductional purposes only. It is not intended for purposes of self-diagnosis, self-treatment or replacing the services of a health professional.
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