Your endocrine system is a network of nine different glands and over 100 hormones that control many of your body's vital functions, including digestion of food, maintaining proper blood sugar, and regulating thyroid levels. Endocrine system disorders---such as diabetes and thyroid disease---must be treated by a medical doctor. More and more, people are turning to natural remedies, such as homeopathy, to promote healthy endocrine balance. Homeopathy, based on the philosophy that "like cures like," treats symptoms by giving infinitesimal amounts of substances that, in larger doses, would cause the same symptoms in a healthy person.
Consult your physician before embarking upon any homeopathic treatment.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus, also known as white phosporus, is made from calcium phosphate found in North African volcanoes. Phosphorus is extremely toxic, but---as with all homeopathic remedies---a minute amount is dissolved in alcohol to form a mother tincture, which is then successively diluted. Homeopaths often prescribe phosphorus for problems that result from a disordered endocrine system; Hpathy.com recommends phosphorus in particular for diabetic patients, especially if they have muscle pain, boils, extreme thirst, and pale urine. Homeopaths may also prescribe phosphorus to treat the tingling sensations caused by diabetic neuropathy, as well as general exhaustion and craving for sweets. Homeopaths often target remedies to the patient's personality; if the afflicted patient is also affectionate, artistic, and ambitious, this serves as even more of an indication for the use of phosphorus. Beneforce.com notes that symptoms that are worsened by windy weather, thunderstorms, overeating, and stress--but are improved by fresh air, sleep, and massage--are also indicative of the need for phosphorus remedy.
Blue Shield Complementary and Alternative Health notes that homeopathic treatment is not considered appropriate for major illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and major infections, and states that homeopathic remedies should not replace conventional medical treatments.
Natrum Muriaticum
Natrum muriaticum is made from sodium chloride, or table salt, and mined from rock salt deposits. Country Herbalist advises it for the treatment of symptoms of abnormal thyroid function. Natrum muriaticum is also the gold standard in homeopathy for treating irregular menstrual cycles, fatigue, headaches and water retention during menstruation. According to Beneforce.com. homeopaths are more likely to advise it for sensitive people who tend towards irritability or depression, and become moody when criticized. If symptoms are worsened by heat, poor air circulation, overeating and stress, but improved by fresh air, cool showers, fasting, and lying down, it is even more likely that a homeopath will advise natrum muriaticum. Check with your doctor before using natrum muriaticum for menstrual problems.
Lycopodium clavatum
Lycopodium clavatum is made from the spores of club moss, also known as lamb's tail and wolf's claw, a trailing evergreen plant. It has a long history of use in herbal medicine for treating kidney stones, impotence, and prostate disorders; Country Herbalist recommends it for treating conditions of the kidney, liver and pancreas. According to Beneforce.com, the personality type that could most benefit from lycopodium is someone who tends to be anxious and fearful, but hides their emotions behind false confidence. If symptoms are worsened by hot weather and tight clothes but better for cool air, light exercise, and hot food and drink, it is more likely that a homeopath will recommend lycopodium. Before taking lycopodium for kidney, pancreas or liver problems, get the OK from your health care practitioner.
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