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Gastrointestinal problems? Try Homeopathy!
Posted by Joette Calabrese on February 16, 2012
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Vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, flatulence. Those 5 words aren’t pleasant to hear or experience.
So, for those 5 awful words, let me offer you 3 homeopathic remedies that have been shown to address these and many other gastro-intestinal issues peacefully and powerfully.
Arsenicum album…This is the remedy to consider for food poisoning. When vomiting and diarrhea are relentless, consider Arsenicum album. There may be abdominal cramping and burning pain in the rectum. Drinking even the smallest amount of water which is so craved will cause vomiting. Most of this appears after midnight and the desire for company is profound. The illness exhausts and there’s internal coldness that is difficult to alleviate. Bundling under the covers is common despite the fever that ensues. The sufferer is restless with frequent changing of position and fears the illness is fatal.
Nux vomica…Use Nux vomica when illness is brought on by stress or over-indulgence. Read further in the Materia medica and other areas of this guide to flesh out your understanding of this important remedy. Common symptoms include heartburn, nausea, dry retching, gassiness, and bloating. The person wishes he could just vomit to get it over with. Sometimes this comes to fruition, other times not. The same holds true for bowel movements. It feels as though he would feel better if only he could just “go”, yet is only able to pass a small amount of stool. There may be an accompanying headache and almost always there’s irritability. Morning is the worst time for this person, almost like a hangover from a party the previous night.
Sulphur has an issue with appetite; sometime there is a complete loss of it, while other times it is excessive. Food often tastes too salty and there’s a desire for sweets. In fact, the sufferer may feel weak and faint about 11 a.m. if he’s hungry. Water can often fill the bill so that the appetite is satisfied. In children, we also see that the child might refuse food altogether and only be interested in drinking. The abdomen is sensitive to pressure with a sensation as though something in it is alive. Morning diarrhea drives the person out of bed and there’s a feeling of rawness or soreness somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract.
When administering any of these 3 remedies, give 1 dose (4 pills), every 3-4 hours, and up to 4 doses. Stop when there’s significant improvement. However, if there’s no improvement after 4 doses, then discontinue administering that remedy and re-evaluate the symptoms to find the best remedy.
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The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The reader is encouraged to make independent inquires and to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider.
Stephanie said
very helpful stuff – printing and placing in the ex-medicine cabinet!!
Bryce said
I can definitely say that Arsenicum has been a life saver for me. good stuff…. thanks joette!
Donna said
Thanks, Joette! My problem in treating vomiting in my family, on the 2 occasions in the last 10 years we have had a GI virus, is that we cannot find the correct remedy! I wonder if I should have been trying Arsenicum if I KNOW it is not food poisoning, and a virus instead, because the symptoms often fit (and that’s how homeopathy works, is it not?). I would love some clarification of this and other homeopathic treatment ideas for the regular old “stomach bug” that rips through families in future blogs/newsletters. Thanks so much for all of the information you put out there for families!
Joette Calabrese said
Arsenicum album can be used for a many, many issues, including non-food related gastro intestinal illnesses as well as food related issues. Symptoms are king in homeopathy. The source, or etiology, is of less importance. As long as the symptoms match, it’s a go.