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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: STAR OF BETEHLHEM – “THE COMFORTER AND SOOTHER OF PAINS AND SORROWS”

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:40:22 +0000

If a person affected by mental shock was already suffering from some trouble, would be greatly enhanced by the shock, and its recovery delayed.

Dr. Bach called this remedy “the comforter and soother of pains and sorrows”.

This remedy is one of the most important components of ‘RESCUE’ remedy.

Broadly speaking, Star of Bethelhem is called for:

(a) To offset the after-effects of trauma – physical, or mental or psychic—new or old.

(b) When a part of the brain becomes paralysed due to sudden mental shock and the sensory nerves fail in their function – the eyes do not see when open, and the ears fail to hear—this remedy will reactivate the benumbed parts and restore their normal function.

(c) When the indicated remedy fails to act in a case which started after some traumic experience, this remedy removes the road-block and allows relief to take place. It would be, therefore, adviseable to keep in mind this

remedy in such cases where the indicated remedy fails to give relief and to go over the case history or even to ask the patient politely if ever in the past-near or remote he or she suffered from some great shock or stress of mind or from some big disappointment.

It may also be possible that a person may be unaware of some unconscious shock lodged deep in his system blocking everything, as it is difficult to visualise a person escaping traumic experience in today’s life of stress & strain.

STAR OF BETHELHEM given purely on the assumption of unconscious shock has often given beautiful results.

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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: ROCK ROSE – PINKY’S CASE

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:32:55 +0000

Pinky was quite well up in studies and was one of the toppers in his class examinations. But he was terribly afraid of the University Exams. As the University Exam, approached, Pinky started fretting. Nervous diarrhoea with vomiting followed by severe headache became the order of the day for him. He began to seriously doubt if he would be able to sit for the exam. Rock Rose for the terror and Gentian for his doubts was prescribed T.D.S. After 15 days he felt re-assured and could face the prospect of University Examination with confidence.

Himanshu—12 years—was a chronic case of bed-wetting which did not respond to any treatment – allopathic, ayurvedic or homeopathic. He was also suffering from nightmares for the last 8 years.

He would suddenly get up with a shriek, look around with terror-stricken eyes and then go back into sleep. Sometimes, he was found sobbing during sleep, and at others he was found drenched in perspiration during sleep without any apparent cause.

Closed scrutiny of the case revealed the following facts:-

1. Himanshu was a very sensitive child, and was absolutely normal upto the age of 4 years, no bed-wetting, no nightmare.

2. At the age of 4 years he saw a horror picture on television.

Thereafter his temperament changed—he became fretful. All the present ailments i.e. bed-wetting, night-mares, started after that.

‘ROCK ROSE’ for after-effects for ‘terror* was prescribed T.D.S and continued for 3 months. Himanshu became normal and a happy young man sans bedwetting and nightmares thereafter.

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BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: HORNBEAM REMEDY – CASES IN WHICH IT IS USEFUL

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:45:18 +0000

Horn Beam given at the moment of his mental weakness would provide the necessary impetus to shake off his mental lethargy and become his normal self. When a patient, whom I had prescribed morning walk as a must complained that he could not leave the bed in the morning, although he lay awake after 4 A.M, was given HORN BEAM and after taking 3 doses in a day he had no difficulty in leaving his bed in the morning. Another braggart, who was always boasting of possessing excessive power and an unusual capacity for work, was given HORN BEAM to rid him of his innate sense of inadequateness which he was trying to camouflage by tall talk of his super-human strength.

Broadly speaking, HORN BEAM is found useful in cases like:

1. Feeling of inadequacy before starting the work, but can finish the work after starting it.

2. Feeling of boredom having to do the same type of repetitive work over and over again or having to do uninteresting work.

3. Cannot leave the bed in the morning while lying awake for hours.

4. Headache from over-study, from over-mental exertion, or too much exposure before T.V.

5. After prolonged illness, doubts if he can move the limbs; even though fully recovered is very slow to recover the will to resume work.

6. Cannot start the work without the aid of some stimulant such as tea coffee or some form of tonic.

7. Feels more tired in the morning (after night’s rest) than in the evening (after day’s work).

8. Burning or pressure in or around the eyes.

9. Exhaustion and boredom from years of one-type life style, sedantry occupation, no out-door exercise, no recreation.

10. Sheds off all his mental inertia when some unexpected interesting event occurs.

HORN BEAM gives physical and mental strength.

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FUNCTIONS OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM – THE TONSILS AND APPENDIX; THE LYMPH NODES

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:07:34 +0000

Not everyone may know that the tonsils and the appendix possess a well-defined lymphatic network. As they also serve to filter out and destroy bacteria, they may be called sister organs. Since their importance to the body is so great, these organs should not be surgically removed as long as they do their work. Even if something is wrong with them, it would be better to see what could be done with a view to healing them and so keeping them in the body.

The lymph nodes are small masses of tissue situated along the course of the lymphatic vessels. Their purpose is to filter out and kill bacteria as well as to neutralise toxins. Should one filtering station prove insufficient, another one will be called upon to help. As the bacteria advance, we notice hard red lines, rope-like and tender, leading to a swelling, for example on the inside of the elbow. As noted earlier, the swelling may grow to the size of a hen’s egg and will become sensitive to pressure. This condition is caused by an accumulation of lymph cells which have become embedded in connective tissues and muscle fibres, presenting the symptoms of blood poisoning. It is possible that in such a case the centre will not be able to cope and will call on the lymphatics in the armpit as well. If the septic injury is in the foot, the patient will feel the tight lymphatic course right along the leg and the swelling will be found in the groin.

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THE LESSER KNOWN BENEFITS OF CALCIUM 2

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:06:07 +0000

An adequate balance of calcium in the body protects one against scrofula and the tendency to tuberculosis. Doctors are able to tell us a great deal about this. If the calcium level in our blood is normal, it can protect us from the harmful effects of radioactive strontium 90. This discovery, while still new to many of us, is reassuring, since it is not very difficult to build up our calcium level. Thus, the reasons for maintaining a normal level of this vital mineral should be sufficiently clear to make us remember its importance to our health.

Wholegrain foods, raw vegetables and dairy products are all excellent sources of calcium, and we should make daily use of them. Unfortunately, our body is unable to assimilate calcium contained in water, or in any other inorganic form. That is why we must make sure to obtain organic calcium, that is, calcium of plant origin. Since this important mineral is readily assimilated only in this form, organic calcium alone is to be preferred. But if, in spite of a proper diet, a person still suffers from a deficiency, then regularly taking a biological calcium complex such as Urticalcin is indicated and, of course, the need to eat foods rich in calcium is obvious. Urticalcin contains calcium obtained from nettles and is ideal for maintaining a normal calcium level in children as well as adults. Once you have tried this simple and pleasant preparation you will no longer wish to do without its benefits as a natural source of calcium. Those who are in a state of exhaustion, overworked or whose health is low, so that no remedy seems to do them any good, will be able to improve their general condition by taking Urticalcin. The body will then soon be able to utilise other remedies too. Given that the mineral balance in the body is so important, we should heed the advice given in this section and take great care to ensure that it is achieved and adequately maintained.

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CALCIUM – HOW TO OVERCOME CALCIUM DEFICIENCY

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:04:39 +0000

I would like to tell you now how to go about overcoming calcium deficiency. First of all we have in mind the children who are born with a deficiency, but there are also many adolescents and even older people who suffer from a lack of calcium and need help.

Infants and small children should be given natural foods. Do not forget to include plenty of gruel made from unpolished brown rice, for it contains much goodness, especially in its bran, which infants need. Naturally, there is no better food than breast milk and no healthy mother should pass up the privilege of breastfeeding her baby, if it is at all possible. She should, by the way, begin to take particular care of her health even before contemplating motherhood.

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ASTHMA – BRONCHIAL ASTHMA (TREATMENT WITH MEDICINES AND PHYSICAL THERAPY 2)

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:03:15 +0000

Among the herbal remedies, a preparation containing an extract from Petasites officinalis (butterbur) has proved effective. It can be taken in the form of drops, Petadolor tablets or, in especially stubborn cases, Petaforce capsules. These herbal antispasmodics are most reliable and, if administered over a long period of time, often give the most amazing positive results without any side effects at all. Our asthma drops Asthmasan, Drosinula Cough Syrup and Kali iod. 4x have also proved their worth in cases of bronchial asthma, congestion of the lungs and as antispasmodic remedies.

In addition to these remedies and positive psychological orientation, physical therapy has its place in the treatment of asthma. Of importance are Schlenz baths, hot and cold foot baths in alternation, cold water treatment according to Louis Kuhne, brush massages, mustard packs and mud packs on the chest. Acupuncture has also been reported as beneficial in cases of asthma, provided that the practitioner is highly skilled in performing this intricate form of treatment.

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LOOKING AFTER YOUR HEALTH – THE BEST PREVENTION AGAINST RESPIRATORY DISEASES ADEQUATE NUTRITION (CALCIUM)

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:01:50 +0000

Take Urticalcin as a calcium supplement. Silica can be easily supplied by the hemp nettle {Galeopsis). To increase immunity and resistance to respiratory diseases Usneasan has proved invaluable. This remedy is made from lichen (Usnea barbata, also known as larch or beard moss) which grows on alpine coniferous trees. Its lichen acids combined with other remedial substances have proved to be very helpful. Petasites, made from butterbur, and Viscum album, from mistletoe, are also effective remedies with tonic properties. Other herbs and plants suitable for promoting resistance are mentioned in the section on natural antibiotics.

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