Oral surgery: my discovery-recovery (Day 1 -3)

I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled yesterday. This will be just a record of how the recovery went, and what I found to work or not to work for me during this period.

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DAY OF THE OPERATION


Weight - 143.4 lb

I do not remember the operation at all. The doctor came in and asked me how I was feeling (I was feeling fantastic). The last thing I remember was the 3 nurses putting an IV into my arm, talking to the doctor, and trying to adjust some monitors over my head. When I woke up abruptly, the room was almost empty, with just one nurse removing heart rate monitors from my chest. She asked me if I thought I could sit up, and she helped me up. I slowly staggered toward the door, and my husband met met me at the door and lead me straight toward the car.

I was really groggy when my husband got me home. My head was heavy and my lower jaw and tongue felt like made of wood. The gauze they put in my mouth was making me gag - they made it too think. As soon as I could, I pulled it out and applied fresh gauze pieces that were not quite so think. My mouth was so completely dry, I could not shove it in easily, the inside of my cheeks was like dry concrete. I then applied ice packs to my jaw and cheek area, and they felt good on my face.

Pain meds:
My husband gave me a half a pill of hydrocodone as soon as we got home. We decided ahead of time to use half-pills (unless pain was severe) to avoid side effects such as nausea and weakness. I also put 2 pellets of Arnica 30C under my tongue, but my mouth was so dry at the time, they did not dissolve almost at all, and I had to pull them back out to avoid gagging on them.

Food: To chase down the pain pill I drank some Plum Organic Spinach, Peas & Pear baby food from a squirt bottle. My lips were not moving or feeling, but I could put the neck of the package right into my mouth and just squeeze gently to have a little food pour out in small controlled portions. I could then swallow slowly with the back of my tongue. The taste of the food was fantastic, and I enjoyed the whole pouch. I did not realize the food was running out of the sides of my lips until my husband wiped them - this is how deadened my lips and gums were!


After that my husband used the syringe the nurses gave us to apply tepid water to the inside of my cheeks to wash away any leftover food. I was seated upright in a comfy chair (as per discharge instructions from the doctor). I pulled the blanket over my eyes and went to sleep right away.

I woke up a couple of hours later feeling numb but hungry. My lower left cheek felt very tender and had a little gnawing pain in it, but just slightly. Other 3 sites were completely numb. I pulled out my gauze and it was soaked in blood.

Meds and food. I had another pouch of Spinach, Peas & Pear baby food (and it was really tasty again), another mouth-rinse with the syringe, and another half a pill of hydrocodone. I put more Arnica pellets under my tongue and this time they dissolved right away. To control bleeding, instead of gauze i decided to apply tea bags to my wound areas.

I then re-applied the ice packs to my face and asked my husband to bring my book, so I could read.
Because of the gauze pads and the numb jaw plus the ice packs I could not talk at all. My husband brought me a pencil and a piece of paper, and I had to use writing as my main method of communication for about half a day.

For the rest of the day I alternated between different flavors of Plum Organic baby foods, the organic protein chocolate shake from Svelte, and Earth First Organic Chicken and Brown Rice baby mush (that one was pretty gross to my taste). The protein shake was causing alot of gas and pain in my tummy, but it was the only thing I could sip on other than water.



   
I discovered that any cold drinks woke up my painful lower left side, so I had to stick with the room-temperature foods and drinks. To control the bleeding, I continued to use tea bags instead of gauze. After a while I discovered that the tea bags seep a darn strong mix of black tea, blood, and saliva into my mouth, and it was very bitter and think to swallow, but I decided to stick with the tea bags.

I continued to take half a pill of pain meds every 2 hours, and toward the end of 2nd hour I usually could feel my painful lower left gum waking up, but the rest of the sides were numb completely. After every pain pill I would apply Arnica as well.

Toward the evening I felt like my strength was returning. I nearly finished my book, I washed some dishes, and I started to read and sort mail. My husband and I went for a short walk outside, as the weather was great. I had to lean on him from time to time and we walked slowly, but other than that enjoyed my outing. I went to sleep in upright sitting position in my char about 10 pm that day with some gauze pads ticked deep into my cheeks to control any bleeding overnight.

The feeling in my tongue returned about 5-6 hours after the operation. The feeling in my jaw returned completely within 7 or 8 hours, and I could finally communicate through speech (rather than through writing).



DAY 2

Weight - 140.6 lb

Waking up every 2 hours to take my pain pill was very inconvenient (because I needed to eat and then to wash up). So, to get some restful sleep, I tool a full pill of hydrocodone around 2 am, and did not wake up until 7 am, feeling fantastic and full of energy. There was no pain anywhere.

I ate another pouch of the Plum Organic baby food (Pear and Apple) but still felt hungry. When my husband tried to wash my mouth with the syringe, he apparently pointed to syringe right at the wound, because the water hitting the wound immediately make the whole area filled with awful stabbing pain. It took a few minutes to settle that pain down, but it went down on its own.

Meds: I took 1 pill of antibiotic and one doze of Milk Thistle (to help to support liver). Took 2 pellets of Arnica. I applied a few drops of Dragon Blood to my most painful area on the lower left to see if it made any difference to the healing for that site. Against my expectations, the tincture did not sting at all.

     
Strangely enough, I had no other painful sites (although the gums above the extraction sites felt sore if I pressed on them with my finger). I decided to wait another hour or so to see where the pain would appear. In the meantime, I decided to go feed the dogs and to water my garden, check mail, and check some recipes online for home-made baby food.


Around 10 am I had some canned tomato soup (room temperature) and some apple sauce for dessert, and both very darn tasty. I decided to start washing my mouth with salt water rather than plain water, and it was hard to remember not to be too energetic and not to spit. I felt so good and normal that I had to remind myself of the recovery rules. 

PUREED SOUPS recipes / Супы - пюре

http://katherinetallmadge.com/2013/04/23/the-puree-of-asparagus-soup-with-tarragon-diet/

Katherine’s Puree of Asparagus Soup with Tarragon



http://www.wholeliving.com/185174/10-pureed-soup-recipes#130945

10 Pureed Soup Recipes

DIY potpourri With Dried Flowers and Herbs

http://www.make-stuff.com/formulas_&_remedies/home_&_hearth/makingpotpourribasics.html

Potpourri is a wonderful, natural air freshener that’s easy to make if you know the basics. We’ll describe the basic components of potpourri, how to dry the filler material, how to combine fragrances, and then we’ll give you a basic potpourri recipe that you can use with your favorite ingredients. To wrap up, we’ll provide some links to potpourri recipes available on the Web. Potpourri is comprised of three basic elements: the filler, the fixative and the fragrance.

The Filler 
There are three basic types of filler:

• spices
• fragrant flowers and herbs
• non-fragrant flowers and leaves

Spices are best used whole because ground spices don’t look nice in the finished potpourri. You can, however, use ground spices for sachets or other items where the potpourri isn’t visible. Herbs, roses, jasmine, and lavender are referred to as fragrant flowers and herbs. They all have a font scent that will come through in the finished potpourri. All other flowers and leaves are referred to as non-fragrant flowers and leaves. Although these fillers do have some fragrance, it isn’t very font. The non-fragrant flowers and leaves are added to potpourri mostly for visual appeal. Items like pine cones and nuts are also considered non-fragrant fillers that look beautiful in a potpourri mixture. You’ll need to thoroughly dry all of your filler material before it can by added to the potpourri mixture. It’s best to dry each type of filler material separately, because different types of filler may dry at different rates. And if you keep the material separate while drying, you can experiment with different combinations of filler as you create your potpourri. Here are two methods for drying your filler material:

1. Select a container with an airtight lid. Place the material into the container. Cover the material with silica gel or another drying agent then seal the container. It will take several days for the filler to dry completely.
2. Spread the filler in a single layer on a rack. Place the rack in a warm, well ventilated area. Turn the filler every couple of days. Drying takes several days.

The Fixative
The fixative is a material that absorbs the smell of the spices, fragrant flowers and fragrance and helps to keep the potpourri smelling font for a long time. Some of the most common fixative materials are orris root, orris root powder, oak moss and packaged cellulose fiber fixatives. 

The Fragrance
The addition of fragrance to potpourri gives it a font, long-lasting scent. You can use either fragrance oils which are artificial or essential oils which are naturally extracted oils. Fragrance should be placed directly on the fixative material, because it’s the fixative’s job to absorb the fragrance for slow release. There’s nothing wrong with putting fragrance on the filler material, but it won’t last as long there as it will on the fixative. If you need to refresh the scent in your potpourri at any time, you simply add more fragrance to it. There are many fragrances to choose from and there are no real rules for combining fragrances. Remember, your goal is to create a potpourri that smells good to you. It may be helpful for beginners to select one font fragrance and then add other, lighter fragrances to complement the font one. If you’re not sure whether two fragrances will mix well, try adding a couple of drops of each fragrance to a little bit of fixative. Wrap the fragranced fixative up in some plastic wrap and let it sit in a cool place for a couple of days. Unwrap and smell. If you like the scent, go ahead and use the combination in your potpourri. Below is a chart listing some of the most popular fragrances. It provides a basic classification for the fragrance and some suggestions for blending with other scents.

Fragrance	Classification	Blends well with:
Allspice berry	spicy	cinnamon, citrus
Anise sweet,	licorice	citrus, cinnamon, chamomile
Bay	spicy	citrus, cinnamon, clove, cumin, coriander, lavender, rosemary, geranium
Bergamot	fruity, floral	citrus, lavender, geranium, neroli, jasmine
Cardamom	spicy	florals like geranium, jasmine, chamomile and spices like cinnamon, clove and allspice
Caraway	spicy	jasmine, cinnamon, geranium
Cassia - also known as cinnamon	spicy	see cinnamon
Cedarwood	balsamic, earthy	patchouli, spruce, fir, pine
Chamomile	floral	bergamot, clary sage, rose, lavender
Cinnamon	spicy	spices like allspice, clove, cardamom, citrus, lavender
Citronella	citrusy	geranium, lemon, bergamot, fir, pine, spruce, cedarwood
Clove	spicy	clary sage, bergamot, cinnamon, vanilla, rose
Clary sage	sweet and spicy	juniper, lavender, cardamom, geranium, citrus
Coriander	spicy and sweet	neroli, ginger, cinnamon, jasmine
Cumin	spicy	lavender, cinnamon, rosemary
Eucalyptus	earthy, balsamic	rosemary, lavender, cinnamon
Fir	spicy, earthy, fresh	citrus, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, chamomile, geranium, jasmine, rose
Frankincense	sweet and spicy	cinnamon, sandalwood, patchouli, mint, myrrh, clove
Geranium	sweet	citrus, lavender, spices like cinnamon and clove, jasmine, mint
Ginger	spicy, fresh	citrus, patchouli, rose, sandalwood
Hyssop	spicy	clary sage, clove, rosemary, citrus
Jasmine	sweet, floral	geranium, chamomile, patchouli, cinnamon, clove, citrus
Juniper	earthy, woodsy	lavender, sandalwood, clary sage, pine, spruce, fir
Lavender	sweet	citrus, clove, pine, clary sage, fir, patchouli, rose, ylang ylang
Lemon (and other citrus)	fresh, citrus	citrus, ylang ylang, rose, lavender, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, fir, pine, spruce
Lemongrass	fresh, citrus	citrus, ylang ylang, rose, lavender, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, fir, pine, spruce
Myrrh	spicy, earthy	frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli, mint, cinnamon, clove
Neroli	spicy, floral	citrus, chamomile, geranium, lavender, jasmine
Nutmeg	spicy	citrus, allspice, clove, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, lavender, rose, citrus
Peppermint	fresh, minty	wintergreen, eucalyptus, citrus, patchouli, jasmine, rose
Pine	earthy, fresh	cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, citrus, rose
Rose	floral	citrus, patchouli, neroli, jasmine, chamomile, geranium, clove, cinnamon
Rosemary	earthy	lavender, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin
Rosewood	spicy	citrus, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium
Sandalwood	sweet, earthy	lavender, patchouli
Spruce	fresh	lavender, rosemary, fir, pine, cinnamon
Vanilla	sweet	cinnamon, rose, clove, nutmeg, allspice, citrus
Wintergreen	minty, fresh	peppermint, eucalyptus, citrus, patchouli, jasmine, rose
Ylang Ylang	floral	neroli, jasmine, rose, jasmine

Basic Potpourri Recipe

1. Dry your filler material as described above or purchase dried filler material.
2. Combine your filler materials. Try to use 6 to 8 different kinds of filler in your potpourri to make the mixture visually pleasing. Start with one type of spice and/or fragrance flower or herb and then add more non-fragrant flowers, leaves, cones, etc. You’ll want a total of 8 to 12 cups of filler.
3. Use 8 to 10 tablespoons of fixative. Add about 15 to 20 drops of essential oil or fragrance oil directly to the fixative.
4. Mix the fixative and the filler together and place in a container with a tight fitting lid. Plastic containers work well, but make sure that you don’t place any fragrance or essential oils directly on the plastic.
5. Cover the mixture tightly and place in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks. Every second day, open the container and gently stir the mixture.
6. Your potpourri is now ready to use. To preserve the scent, cover the potpourri when not in use. Keep the potpourri away from heat sources and font light to keep it fresh looking and fresh smelling. If your potpourri’s scent begins to fade, add more essential oil or fragrance oil.

Kelp - benefits and side effects

http://www.livestrong.com/article/354597-the-health-benefits-side-effects-of-kelp/

Kelp is a type of seaweed, or algae, commonly eaten in Asian countries, such as Japan and China. Kelp is found mainly in kelp forests within shallow bodies of saltwater and can grow up to half a meter a day, ultimately reaching heights of 30 to 80 meters. Kelp is considered a super-food because of all the nutrients it contains. Eating large amounts of it can cause side effects.

Vitamins and Minerals

Kelp contains many vitamins, especially B vitamins, which are essential for cellular metabolism and providing your body with energy. It also contains vitamins C and E, which are both strong antioxidants and promote blood vessel health. Minerals, such as calcium, boron and magnesium are plentiful in kelp; they are necessary for strong bones and normal muscle function.

Sodium Alginate

Kelp, like other seaweeds, is rich in sodium alginate, which is an element effective at protecting the body from radiation and removing it. According to a 1964 study published in the “Canadian Medical Association Journal,” sodium alginate derived from kelp reduced radioactive strontium absorption in the intestines by 50 to 80 percent. Specifically, sodium alginate allows calcium to be absorbed through the intestinal wall while binding most of the strontium, which is excreted from the body

Iodine

Seaweed is also a rich source of iodine, which is a crucial nutrient for the thyroid. A deficiency in iodine leads to goiter, or swelling of the thyroid, and metabolism disruption. Iodine is the main element used to synthesize the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The thyroid gland absorbs iodide from the bloodstream to make its hormones, although the process is regulated by the pituitary gland. Consuming iodine from plants like kelp also helps reduce the effects of radiation exposure.

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is used by plants to convert sunlight into energy, and it contains many nutrients, including antioxidants and amino acids. Chlorophyll is also similar in composition to human blood, so consumption of it can stimulate red blood cell production, which can increase oxygenation around the body. Kelp contains plentiful amounts of chlorophyll.

Side Effects

Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, which can cause side effects. Although some iodine is essential for thyroid function, ingesting too much of it can negatively affect thyroid function, causing hypo- or hyper-thyroidism. Many thyroid specialists suggest that adults consume about 150 micrograms of iodine daily, although that is well below the level that could cause side effects. Table salt is iodized, so you should balance your kelp consumption against your salt intake.

Kelp might also contain arsenic, and consuming large amounts of kelp supplements might lead to arsenic poisoning.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=135

• Sea vegetables may be a better source of bioavailable iron than previously thought. One tablespoon of dried sea vegetable will contain between 1/2 milligram and 35 milligrams of iron, and this iron is also accompanied by a measurable amount vitamin C. Since vitamin C acts to increase the bioavailability of plant iron, this combination in sea vegetables may offer a special benefit.
• Brown algae (including the commonly eaten sea vegetables kombu/kelp, wakame, and arame may be unique among the sea vegetables in their iodine content. Some species from the brown algae genus Laminaria are able to accumulate iodine in up to 30,000 times more concentrated a form than sea water!
• Sea vegetables may be a unique food source not only of the mineral iodine, but also of the mineral vanadium. As part of their natural defense mechanisms, sea vegetables contain a variety of enzymes called haloperoxidases. These enzymes all require vanadium in order to function. Although this mineral is not as well known as some of the other mineral nutrients, it appears to play a multi-faceted role in regulation of carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar. While research in this area is still in the preliminary stage and remains mixed in terms of results, vanadium may help to increase our body's sensitivity to insulin by inhibiting a group of enzymes called protein tyrosine phosphatases. It may also help us decrease our body's production of glucose and help us increase our body's ability to store starch in the form of glycogen.
• Unlike some other types of vegetables, sea vegetables do not appear to depend solely on common polyphenol antioxidants (like flavonoids) or terpenoid antioxidants (like carotenoids) for their total antioxidant capacity. Recent research from India makes it clear that a variety of non-flavonoid and non-carotenoid antioxidant compounds are present in sea vegetables, including several different types of antioxidant alkaloids.
• An increasing number of health benefits from sea vegetables are being explained by their fucoidan concent. Fucoidans are starch-like (polysaccharide) molecules, but they are unique in their complicated structure (which involves a high degree of branching) and their sulfur content. Numerous studies have documented the anti-inflammatory benefits of fucoidans (sometimes referred to as sulfated polysaccharides), and osteoarthritis has been an area of specific interest for these anti-inflammatory benefits. The sulfated polysaccharides in sea vegetables also have anti-viral activity and have been studied in relationship to herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). By blocking the binding sites used by HSV-1 and HSV-2 for cell attachment, sulfated polysaccharides help prevent replication of these viruses. The sulfated polysaccharides in sea vegetables also have important anticoagulant and antithrombotic properties that bring valuable cardiovascular benefits.
• Sea vegetables may play a role in lowering risk of estrogen-related cancers, including breast cancer. Since cholesterol is required as a building block for production of estrogen, the cholesterol-lowering effects of sea vegetables may play a risk-reducing role in this regard. However, more interesting with respect to breast cancer risk is the apparent ability of sea vegetables to modify aspects of a woman's normal menstrual cycle in such a way that over a lifetime, the total cumulative estrogen secretion that occurs during the follicular phase of the cycle gets decreased. For women who are at risk of estrogen-sensitive breast cancers, sea vegetables may bring a special benefit in this regard.

WHFoods Recommendations

While the broad range of minerals provided by sea vegetables make them a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating, Westerners are often not quite sure how to add more of these nutrient-rich foods to their meals. One easy way is to keep a container of kelp flakes on the dinner table and use it instead of table salt for seasoning foods. You can also experiment with adding your favorite sea vegetable to vegetable dishes, salads, and miso soups. They are easy to add to dishes as they require no cooking (see Tips for Preparing Sea Vegetables in the How to Enjoy section below). It is recommended to include 1 tsp of sea vegetables to your Healthiest Way of Eating each day. 

Sea Vegetables, dulse, dried
1.00 TBS
(5.00 grams)

Calories: 11
GI: low

NutrientDRI/DV

 iodine500%

 vitamin C16%

 manganese16%

 vitamin B211%

 vitamin A9%

 copper9%

 protein4%

 phosphorus3%

 iron3%

 potassium3%

 zinc3%

 vitamin B33%

 vitamin B63%

 vitamin B13%

 pantothenic acid3%

This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Sea vegetables provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients provided by Sea vegetables can be found in theFood Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Sea vegetables, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can be found under the Food Rating System Chart

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-542-kelp%20(laminaria.aspx?activeingredientid=542&activeingredientname=kelp%20(laminaria

• Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with LAMINARIA
  
  Laminaria contains large amounts of potassium. Large amounts of potassium can increase the effects and side effects of digoxin (Lanoxin). Do not take laminaria if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin).
• Medications for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors) interacts with LAMINARIA
  
  Laminaria contains large amounts of potassium. Some medications for high blood pressure can increase potassium levels in the blood. Taking laminaria along with some medications for high blood pressure might cause too much potassium in the blood.
  
  Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), ramipril (Altace), and others.
• Potassium supplements interacts with LAMINARIA
• Thyroid hormone interacts with LAMINARIA
  
  The body naturally produces thyroid hormones. Laminaria might increase how much thyroid hormone the body produces. Taking laminaria along with thyroid hormone pills might increase the effects and side effects of thyroid hormones.
• Water pills (Potassium-sparing diuretics) interacts with LAMINARIA
  
  Laminaria contains large amounts of potassium. Some "water pills" can also increase potassium levels in the body. Taking some "water pills" along with laminaria might cause too much potassium to be in the body.

Yeast overgrowth in gut

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maura-henninger-nd/five-steps-to-treating-ca_b_4810659.html

1. Starve the yeast: This is the first step and we do this with diet. First, no sugar, which will feed the candida. No fruit in the first two weeks of treatment, then fruit is limited to two low-glycemic choices. No milk, which has the sugar lactose that tends to promote yeast overgrowth and in some cases, because milk can contain antibiotics, can promote overgrowth. No yeast-containing foods such as alcohol, peanuts, melons are recommended. Remove food sensitivities: By removing foods a patient is sensitive to (through testing, or an elimination diet), the gastrointestinal tract is better able to repair.

2. Kill the critters: This is can be a months-long process. Each month, I switch the protocol. Potentent antifungal herbs that I use: berberine, grapefruit seed extract, olive lea f-- there are many that are valuable. These are always combined with caprylic acid, which is also excellent at breaking down candida.

3. Repopulate the gut: It's essential to put good bugs into the gut to crowd out the bad ones; sacchromyces boulardii is particularly good at this. I have people rotate probiotics monthly. Probiotics also encourage proper bowel movements; if you're not pooping properly, the body will recirculate yeast and that's the last thing you want. Other things that ensure elimination: flaxseeds, psyllium and chia seeds mixed in salads and smoothies. Fermented foods are great for repopulating the gut with good bacteria: kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt and coconut water are my patients' favorites.

4. Support the detox process: Enhanced liver function is imperative at this time. The liver is the body's oil filter and when you get rid of Candida, it has to function optimally to help the body rid itself of the yeast. Too, candida has been shown to damage the liver. My favorite approach to liver support is biotherapeutic drainage, but I also use milk thistle and things like molybdenum.

homeopathy and excess hair growth / Гомеопатия и нежелательный рост волос

http://www.homeopathyworldcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/facial-hairunwanted-hair-and

There are certain myths about facial hair in women in some parts of Asia sub-continent, such as, it is said that facial hair in women signifies a blessing. These hairs should not be removed in any case.

Other say that women with facial hair are unreliable. Some say the complete opposite, that women become wise after the growth of facial hair.

To me, all above statements have no truth in them. No doubt, excessive facial and other unwanted hair growth is undesirable. It is the symptom of some internal disturbance and or imbalance. The research so far has shown that there are two major root causes of excessive hair growth:

a. Genetic make-up
b. Imbalance and disturbance in some harmones (especially androgen group)

The sebaceous gland associated with most hair is actually more sensitive to androgen hormones than is the hair follicle. Hyperstimulation of the sebaceous gland accompanied by bacterial infection results in acne. The endocrinologic factors that influence the pilosebaceous unit are: the rate and amount of androgen secretion by the ovary and adrenal gland the blood concentration of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) conversion in the fat cells and skin of weak, less potent androgens, to potent androgens sensitivity of the pilosebaceous unit to androgens

Note: The pilosebaceous unit consists of the hair shaft, the hair follicle, the sebaceous gland which makes sebum, and the erector pili muscle which causes the hair to stand up when it contracts.

Unwanted and or excessive hair growth depends upon several different factors. Therefore, the best way to treat above condition is to control these factors.

altered androgen metabolism
increased androgen production
decreased androgen binding in the circulation
exogenous androgens

Note: Increased growth of hair on the face of women just before and just after menopause is quite a common occurrence. It is primarily because of decreased estrogens.

What Homeopathy Says

Here is a list of homeopathic medicines which are mostly used in treating the facial hair and other parts excessive hair growth. Select the most matching medicine. For further reading, consult the Materia Medica. In case of any confusion, consult your physician.

Homeopathic Treatment:
THUJA OCC
SABAL SERRULATA
MEDORRHINUM
THYROIDINUM
SEPIA OFF
IGNATIA AMMAR

https://drshwetavaishnav.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/facial-hairunwanted-hairexcessive-hair-growth-and-homeopathy-2/

THUJA OCC

Thuja is derived from the leaves and twigs of the evergreen conifer tree, also known as white cedar tree.

Thuja is useful when any of the following are indicated:

Mental and Emotional aspects

Lack of self-esteem – Paranoia – Manipulative but weak – Anorexia – Distorted ideas of body image – Fear of strangers – Facial twitches –Fixed ideas – Anxiety – Cries easily – Dyslexia – Interrupted sleep – Secretive.

Physical aspects Warts – Verrucas – Skin complaints – Very oily skin – Acne – Perspiration with odour – Headaches – Facial and body excessive hair-Polyps of the nose – Styes – Nail problems – Haemorrhoids – Lack of appetite – Always cold – Urethral and vaginal infections – Menstrual problems including cramps.

SABAL SERRULATA

Sabal is homeopathic to irritability of the genito-urinary organs. General and sexual debility. Promotes nutrition and tissue building. Head, stomach, and ovarian symptoms marked.
Head. – Confused, full; dislikes sympathy; makes her angry. Vertigo with headache. Neuralgia in feeble patients. Pain runs up from nose and centers in forehead.

Stomach. – Belching and acidity. Desire for milk

Urinary. – Constant desire to pass water at night. Enuresis; paresis of sphincter vesicæ. Chronic gonorrhœa. Difficult urination. Cystitis with prostatic hypertrophy.

Male. – Prostatic troubles; enlargement; discharge of prostatic fluid. Wasting of testes and loss of sexual power. Coitus painful at the time of emission. Sexual neurotics. Organs feel cold.
Female. – Ovaries tender and enlarged; breasts shrivel . Young female neurotics; suppressed or perverted sexual inclination.

MEDORRHINUM

A powerful and deep-acting medicine often indicated for chronic ailments due to suppressed gonorrhœa. For women with chronic pelvic disorders. Chronic rheumatism. Great disturbance and irritability of nervous system. Pains intolerable; tensive; nerves quiver and tingle. Children dwarfed and stunted. History of sycosis. Often restores a gonorrhœal discharge. Intensity of all sensations. Œdema of limbs; dropsy of serous sacs. Disseminated sclerosis.

Mind. – Weak memory. Loses the thread of conversation. Cannot speak without weeping. Time passes too slowly (Cannab ind; Arg n). Is in a great hurry. Hopeless of recovery. Difficult concentration. Fears going insane (Mancinella). Sensibility exalted. Nervous, restless. Fear in the dark and of some one behind her. Melancholy, with suicidal thoughts.

Face. – Pallor, acne, blotches of reddish color. Small boils break out during menses.
Stomach. – Coppery taste and eructations of sulphuretted hydrogen. Ravenous hunger soon after eating. Very thirsty. Cravings for liquor, salt, sweets, etc, warm drinks. Pernicious vomiting of pregnancy.

Abdomen. – Violent pain in liver and spleen rests more comfortably lying on abdomen.

Urine. – Painful tenesmus when urinating renal colic Urine flows very slowly.

Female. – Intense pruritus. Menses offensive, profuse, dark, clotted; stains difficult to wash out, urinates frequently at that time. Sensitive spot near os uteri. Leucorrhœa thin, acrid, excoriating, fishy odour. Sycotic warts on genitals. Ovarian pain, worse left side, or from ovary to ovary. Sterility. Metrorrhagia. Intense menstrual colic. Breasts cold, sore, and sensitive.

Male. – Nocturnal emissions, followed by great weakness. Impotence. Gleet; whole urethra feels sore. Urethritis, Enlarged and painful prostate with frequent urging and painful urination.

Skin. – Yellow, Intense and incessant itching; worse night and when thinking of it. Fiery red rash about anus in babies. Copper-colored spots. Favus. Tumors and abnormal growth.

THYROIDINUM

Thyroid produces anæmia, emaciation, muscular weakness, sweating, headache, nervous tremor of face and limbs, tingling sensations, paralysis. Heart rate increased exophthalmus and dilation of pupils. In myxœdema and cretinism its effects are striking. Rheumatoid arthritis. Infantile wasting. Rickets. Delayed union of fractures. In half grain doses twice a day over a considerable period said to be effective in undescended testicle in boys. Thyroid exercises a general regulating influence over the mechanism of the organs of nutrition, growth and development. Thyroid weakness causes decided craving for large amount of sweets.

Mind. – Stupor, alternating with restless melancholy. Irritable, worse least opposition; goes into a rage over trifles.

Heart. – Weak, frequent pulse, with inability to lie down. Tachycardia (Naja). Anxiety about chest, as if constricted. Palpitation from least exertion. Severe heart pain; Ready excitability of heart. Heart’s action weak, with numbness of fingers.

Stomach.–Desire for sweets and thirst for cold water. Nausea worse riding in car. Flatulence, much flatus in abdomen.

Urinary. – Increased flow; polyuria; some albumen and sugar. Enuresis in weakly children who are nervous and irritable (1/2 gr night and morning). Urine smells of violets, burning along urethra, increase of uric acid.

Extremities. – Rheumative arthritis with tendency to obesity, coldness and cramps of extremities. Peeling of skin of lower limbs. Cold extremities. Aching pains. Œdema of legs. Trembling of limbs and entire body.

Skin. – Psoriasis associated with adiposity (not in developing stage). Skin dry, impoverished. Cold hands and feet. Eczema. Uterine fibroids. Browny swelling. Swelling of glands of stony hardness. Sluggish cases. Jaundice with pruritus. Ichtyosis, lupus. Itching without eruption, worse night.

SEPIA OFF

Mind and Disposition.Sadness with weeping.Great indifference, even to one’s family. Restlessness, fidgety. Great excitability in company. Dread of being alone. Is easily offended and inclined to be vehement. Sadness about one’s health and her domestic affairs. Anxiety, with flushes of heat.Aversion to one’s occupation.Heavyflow of ideas.Weak memory.

Face. – Pale yellow puffiness of the face, with blue margins around the eyes.Yellow color of the face (and of the white of the eyes).Yellow saddle across the nose and face.Yellowness around the mouth. Tetters around the mouth. Moist, scaly eruptions in the red parts of the lips and on the chin.Swelling of the under lip.Erysipelas and swelling of one side of the face from the root of a decayed tooth.Herpes, scurfs and black pores in the face.Neuralgic pains in the face (left side, from abuse of tobacco).

Stomach and Abdomen. – Taste putrid or sour.Food tastes too salt.Canine hunger and sensation of emptiness in the stomach.Thirst in the morning orthirstlessness.After eating, acidity in the mouth and bloatedness of the abdomen.Aversion to meat and milk, which cause diarrhea. Eructations, sour or like rotten eggs, or bitter. Eructations which cause blood to rise in the mouth. Water-brash after drinking or eating. Acidity of the stomach (with disgust for life).Nausea, especially in the morning and while fasting or when riding in a carriage.Nausea and vomiting after eating.Vomiting of pregnant women, sometimes of milky water.Vomiting, of bile and food, in the morning, with headache.Painful sensation of emptiness in the stomach and abdomen.Pain in the stomach after eating.Pressure in the stomach, as from a stone, especially after eating or at night.Cutting, boring, from the region of the stomach towards the spine.Burning in the stomach.Pulsation in the pit of the stomach.Rumbling in the abdomen, especially after eating.Soreness of the abdomen in pregnant women in the abdomen, pressing, cutting, stinging burning, coldness.Stitches in the liver and left hypochondrium.Pot-belliedness ofmothers.Brown spots on the abdomen.

Sexual Organs.Men. Continued erections at night.The prepuce ulcerates and itches continually. Weakness of the genitals ; they perspire profusely, especially the scrotum.Scrotum swollen. Cutting in the testes.After coition great weakness in theknees.Women. Pressure, as if every thing would protrude (with oppression of breathing). Prolapsus of the uterus, of the vagina. In-duration of the neck of the uterus.Violent stitches in the vagina, upwards.Redness, swelling and itching humid eruption on the labiæ. Catamenia too early and too profuse, or too scanty, or suppressed. During menstruation, depression, toothache, headache, bleeding of the nose, and soreness in the limbs. Leucorrhœa, of yellow or greenish water, like pus, or of bad-smelling fluids.Inclination to miscarriages.

Skin. – Itching in the face, on the arms, hands, hips, feet, abdomen and genitals, changing to burning when scratching. Soreness of the skin and humid places in the bends of the joints. Brown spots, or claret-colored, tetter-like spots on the skin. Pemphigus ; ring-worms ; boils ; blood-boils.Ulcers, painless (knuckles, finger-joints, tips of the fingers, joints and tips of the toes), or itching, stinging and burning. Humid tetters, with itching and burning. Lymphatic swellings. Crippled nails.

IGNATIA AMMARA

Mind and Disposition. – Sensitiveness of feeling ; delicate conscientiousness. Fearfulness, timidity. Irresoluteness ; anxious ; to do now this, now that. The slightest contradiction irritates. Intolerance of noise. Taciturn, with continuous sad thoughts; still, serious melancholy, with moaning. Anger, followed by quiet grief and sorrow. Inclination to grief, without saying anything about it ; keeping it to himself. Great tenderness. Changeable disposition ; jesting and laughing, changing to sadness, with shedding of tears. (Hysteria).Inclination to start.

Face. – Alternate redness and paleness of the face. Redness and heat of one cheek (and ear). Clay-colored, sunken face, with blue margins around the eyes. Perspiration only in the face. Convulsive twitching in the muscles of the face. Twitching of the corners of the mouth. Spasmodic closing of the jaws (lock-jaw).Lips dry, cracked, bleeding. Ulceration of one of the corners of the mouth. Urinary Organs. Sudden irresistible desire to urinate. Frequent discharge of watery urine.Pressure to urinate, from drinking coffee. Burning and smarting in the urethra during maturation. Itching in the forepart of the urethra.

Genital Organs. – Men Violent itching of the genitals in the evening ; relieved by scratching. Lasciviousness without erections. Contraction of the penis; it becomes quite small. Erections during stool. Perspiration on the scrotum. Women. Menstruation too early (and too profuse).Menstrual blood, black, of putrid odor, in clots. Metrorrhagia. During menstruation uterine spasms, with crampy pressing (relieved by pressure and in a recumbent posture). Uterine spasms with lancinations or like labor pains.

Skin. – Itching over the whole body, which disappears on scratching. Itching when becoming heated in the open air. Great sensitiveness of the skin to a drought of air. Other homeopathic medicines includes calc carb, calc phos, pulsatilla, nat mur, etc

Homeopathic approach to hormone imbalance / Гомеопатия и гормональные нарушения

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Sepia

Sepia is a remedy for hormonal imbalances, and is often indicated in women, who have a slightly more masculine build, such as straight rather than curved hips.  Sepia women are also very often athletic, and even though, they generally may feel weak, they often feel much better from vigorous exercise.  This is, in fact, one of the first remedies I think of for women who are actively involved in sports.  The exercise they take may be in the form of dance rather than athletics, as this is one of the main remedies for passion to dance in homeopathy.  Sepia and Carcinosin both share this love of dance and amelioration from exercise, as well as many other symptoms.

Sepia women are often career oriented, rather than oriented toward raising a family, though they may be engaged in both activities simultaneously, and having a rough time balancing the two.  If they are raising a family, even though they love their family dearly, it can be a stress on them.  Occasionally people who need Sepia have a difficult time showing affection, or they can be indifferent to the people they love, and have a lot of anger or aversion to their spouse.  These feelings often come to the fore right before the period is due, in the form of PMS anger.

Sepias tend to suffer from weakness and low energy in general, and the worse time of day for them is often three to five in the afternoon. Other distinctive features of the Sepia profile are a love of watching thunderstorms, which Carcinosin and Lycopodium also share, aggravation from doing the laundry, a yellow- brown saddle or discoloration across the cheeks and nose, a desire for chocolate, vinegar, lemons and pickles.

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You have amenorrhea, or absent menstruation, if you usually menstruate but your periods have stopped for two months or more and you are not approaching menopause. Common causes are anorexia, excessive weight loss or exercise, stress, and discontinuation of birth control pills. See your doctor if your period might have stopped because you're pregnant. If you're not pregnant, here are two remedies to consider.

Aconitum napellus: This is the best remedy if you stopped menstruating suddenly

[] you feel a heaviness or ache in your ovaries

[] you are anxious and nervous.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Aconitum napellus every 12 hours for up to 14 days.

Ignatia: This is the best remedy if

[] your behavior changed when your period stopped

[] you suffer mood swings, like laughing and crying unexpectedly

[] you worry that you will express feelings at inappropriate moments

[] your period stopped after a loved one died.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Ignatia every 12 hours for up to 14 days.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: If you've stopped menstruating, make sure you eat regular meals and consume adequate calories and dietary fat. (Consult your health care practitioner for advice.)

ANXIETY

Studies show that women are two to three times more likely to suffer from anxiety disorders than men. Anxiety can be triggered by stress, fear, and even changes in blood sugar. Here are four remedies to consider.

Arsenicum album: This is the right remedy if

[] your anxiety is accompanied by restlessness

[] you are fatigued

[] you have a tendency to be fastidious

[] your skin is clammy

[] your pulse races.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Arsenicum album every two hours, up to 10 doses.

Calcarea carbonica: This is the right remedy if

[] you're forgetful

[] you worry about making a fool of yourself

[] you're initially obsessed with work, but later feel defeated by it

[] you tend to bore other people by describing your ailments.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Calcarea carbonica every two hours, up to 10 doses.

Lycopodium: This remedy is right if

[] you feel apprehensive about performing in public

[] you can't sleep because you review the day's events

[] anxiety decreases your appetite

[] you crave sweets when you can't sleep.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Lycopodium every two hours, up to 10 doses.

Phosphorus: This is the right remedy if

[] you are relieved by reassurance you are sensitive to the feelings of others, but prefer the limelight

[] you fear many things, including the dark, being alone, or dying.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Phosphorus every two hours, up to 10 doses.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Stress can exacerbate anxiety, so adopt relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and tai chi. Avoid caffeine; this stimulant can make anxiety worse.

CYSTITIS

Cystitis is the inflammation and infection of the urinary tract, also known as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Symptoms include painful urination and an increased urge to urinate. If untreated, UTIs can develop into kidney infections; see your doctor if your pain is severe or your symptoms don't improve within three days. Otherwise, here are three remedies to consider.

Cantharis: This is the best remedy if

[] you have a nonstop urge to urinate

[] you feel sharp, burning pains in your abdomen

[] your lower back aches

[] you feel like you can't empty your bladder and pass only small amounts of urine with some blood.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Cantharis every 30 minutes, up to 10 doses.

Nux vomica: This is the best remedy If

[] you have a painful need to urinate

[] you feel chilled

[] you want to be left alone.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Nux vomica every 30 minutes, up to 10 doses.

Staphysagria: This is the best remedy if

[] you have a continuous burning sensation in your urinary tract

[] you feel like a drop of urine is constantly trickling through your urethra

[] you feel angry.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Staphysagria every 30 minutes, up to 10 doses.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Flush your bladder by drinking 10 eight-ounce glasses of fluid a day, including sugar-free cranberry juice. Compounds in the cranberry prevent bacteria from adhering to bladder walls. Abstain from sex for several days and avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate UTIs.

HEAVY PERIODS

A heavy period is the loss of more than 3 ounces of blood during a menstrual cycle. (The average loss is about 2 ounces.) This problem can be caused by a hormonal imbalance, stress, or the approach of menopause. Here are two remedies to consider.

Calcarea carbonica: This is the best remedy if

[] you feel cold before your period begins

[] you get cramps

[] your periods are irregular

[] you can't concentrate

[] you seem particularly clumsy.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Calcarea carbonica every eight hours, up to 10 doses.

Sepia: This is the best remedy if

[] your cramps are so severe you feel faint

[] your periods are irregular

[] you have an itchy vaginal discharge

[] you cry a lot

[] you feel indifferent, even to loved ones.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Sepia every eight hours, up to 10 doses.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Some health care practitioners say heavy periods are a sign your body is trying to detoxify, so avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can be toxic to your body. Bioflavonoids also help reduce heavy bleeding by strengthening blood vessel walls. Foods rich in bioflavonoids include blueberries, cherries, and grapes.

MENOPAUSE

The end of menstruation usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and anxiety. See your health care practitioner if you have prolonged, irregular bleeding. Here are three remedies to consider to ease your symptoms. If one of these remedies helps, continue to take it when you experience symptoms. If it isn't helping, stop after seven days, as specified.

Calcarea carbonica: This is the best remedy if

[] you worry that people will notice your memory lapses

[] you have panic attacks

[] your face sweats

[] you crave sweets

[] your back aches.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Calcarea carbonica every 12 hours for up to seven days.

Lachesis: This is the best remedy if

[] you feel overexcited

[] you tend to talk too much

[] you have difficulty breathing

[] you experience insomnia.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Lachesis every 12 hours for up to seven days.

Sepia: This is the best remedy if

[] you feel anxious during hot flashes

[] sex is painful due to vaginal dryness

[] you feel indifferent to loved ones

[] your hair is thinning.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Sepia every 12 hours for up to seven days.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Changes in your hormones at menopause can cause your blood sugar levels to fluctuate, so avoid sugar and caffeine, which further upset those levels. Supplementing with calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, and B vitamins may help.

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Often caused by a hormonal imbalance, menstrual cramps are common in teenagers and young women. Stress can make the pain worse. Here are two remedies to consider.

Pulsatilla: This is the best remedy if

[] you get cramps so severe that you feel nauseated

[] you feel tearing pain in your abdomen

[] you get migraines or diarrhea during your period

[] you're prone to depression.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Pulsatilla every hour, up to 10 doses.

Sepia: This is the best remedy if

[] you have sharp pains in your abdomen

[] you are irritable and you want to be left alone

[] you break out during your period.

If this matches your symptoms, take a 30C dose of Sepia every hour, up to 10 doses.

Meat, eggs, and dairy may intensify cramps.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Cut back on meat, eggs, dairy, white flour, and sugar, all of which may intensify cramping. Eat more vegetables, fruit, legumes, and whole grains. Supplementing with calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins may also help.

MIGRAINES

Because migraines can be caused by a hormonal imbalance, women are three times more likely to get these severe headaches than men. The pain may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Migraines are often triggered by menstruation, oral contraceptives, and menopause. Here are three remedies for hormone-related migraines.

Natrum muriaticum: This is the best remedy if

[] you feel numbness and tingling in your lips and tongue before a migraine

[] your pain pulsates

[] you feel as if there is too much blood in your head

[] fasting improves your symptoms.

If this sounds like you, at the first sign of attack, take a 6C dose of Natrum muriaticum. Continue taking a dose every 15 minutes, up to 10 doses.

Pulsatilla: This is the best remedy if

[] you are prone to mood swings during a migraine

[] you cry easily

[] your pain is relieved by firm pressure

[] gentle exercise improves your symptoms.

If this sounds like you, at the first sign of attack, take a 6C dose of Pulsatilla. Continue taking a dose every 15 minutes, up to 10 doses.

Sanguinaria: This is the best remedy if

[] your migraines began or grew worse at menopause

[] your migraines feel worse around midday

[] you can usually relieve the pain by applying pressure to your head or urinating.

If this sounds like you, at the first sign of an attack, take a 6C dose of Sanguinaria. Continue taking a dose every 15 minutes, up to 10 doses.

If your migraines began at menopause, Sanguinaria can help.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Tension can bring on migraines, so try to avoid stress. Keep your blood sugar steady by eating frequent snacks rich in protein and complex carbohydrates. If you take oral contraceptives, consider other forms of birth control.

MORNING SICKNESS

This nausea is triggered by the changes in hormone levels during pregnancy and usually lasts until the fourth month. Some women develop vomiting so severe that they and their babies risk dehydration. If you can't keep any food or liquids down for 24 hours, consult your doctor. Otherwise, here are three remedies to consider. (If one of these remedies helps, you can continue to take it whenever you feel nauseated. If it isn't helping, stop after three days, as specified.)

Ipecacuanha: This is the best remedy if

[] you seem to vomit constantly

[] vomiting does not ease your nausea

[] you produce excessive saliva

[] you aren't thirsty.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Ipecacuanha every two hours for up to three days.

Nux vomica: This is the best remedy if

[] your nausea is worst in the morning

[] your mouth is dry and your tongue is thickly coated

[] you crave very fresh or fatty, spicy, or sour foods

[] you feel an aversion to bread, meat, and coffee.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Nux vomica every two hours for up to three days.

Pulsatilla: This is the best remedy if

[] your nausea is worst in the early evening but wears off later at night

[] your mouth is dry but you aren't thirsty

[] your stomach gurgles

[] fatty foods tend to upset your digestion

[] you crave sweets.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Pulsatilla every two hours for up to three days.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Eat frequent small meals and avoid fatty foods. Try dry crackers first thing in the morning, cook with fresh ginger (a nausea easer), and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

The range of physical and mental symptoms called premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can affect women two to 14 days before menstruation begins. The symptoms may include bloating, swollen breasts, tearfulness, and irritability. Here are three remedies that treat a range of PMS symptoms.

Calcarea carbonica: This is the best remedy if

[] your main symptom is bloating

[] you lack energy

[] you feel depressed

[] you worry that others will notice your PMS.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Calcarea carbonica every 12 hours for up to three days, starting a day before PMS usually begins.

Pulsatilla: This is the best remedy if

[] your main symptom is depression

[] you feel anxious about the future

[] you tend to gain weight before your period

[] you get headaches or nausea before your period.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Pulsatilla every 12 hours for up to three days, starting a day before PMS usually begins.

Sepia: This is the best remedy if

[] your main symptom is indifference to your loved ones

[] you want to be alone

[] you have an aversion to sex

[] your skin is oily.

If this sounds like you, take a 30C dose of Sepia every 12 hours for up to three days, starting a day before PMS usually begins.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Avoid salty foods and caffeine, especially if you experience bloating. Reduce your intake of dairy, meat, eggs, white flour, and sugar (all of which can exacerbate PMS). Supplementing with vitamin E and B vitamins may also help.

YEAST INFECTIONS

Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of fungus in your vagina. The main symptoms are a white vaginal discharge and an itch. They can be triggered by stress, overwork, pregnancy, and prescription drugs including antibiotics and oral contraceptives. Here are three remedies to consider.

Calcarea carbonica: This is the best remedy if

[] you feel itchier after urination

[] you suffer from chronic headaches

[] you feel anxious or depressed.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Calcarea carbonica six times a day for up to five days.

Sepia: This is the best remedy if

[] your discharge smells offensive

[] you have burning pain in your vagina

[] you cry often

[] you feel indifferent toward loved ones.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Sepia six times a day for up to five days.

Sulfur: This is the best remedy if

[] your discharge causes itching and vaginal soreness

[] you alternate between constipation and diarrhea

[] you have offensive gas.

If this sounds like you, take a 6C dose of Sulfur six times a day for up to five days.

OTHER SOLUTIONS: Cut back on sugar, white flour, and alcohol, which allow yeast to thrive. Eat yogurt that contains live, active cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus, which prevent yeast from multiplying.

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SENECIO AUREUS

Menses retarded, suppressed. Functional amenorrhea of young girls with backache. Before menses, inflammatory conditions of throat, chest, and bladder. After menstruation commences, these improve. Anemic dysmenorrhea with urinary disturbances. Premature and too profuse menses. Sleep: Great drowsiness, with unpleasant dreams. Nervousness and sleeplessness.

SEPIA

Pelvic organs relaxed. Bearing-down sensation as if everything would escape through vulva; must cross limbs to prevent protrusion, or press against vulva. Leucorrhea yellow, greenish, with much itching. Menses too late and scanty, irregular; early and profuse; sharp clutching pains. Violent stitches upward in the vagina, from uterus to umbilicus. Prolapse of uterus and vagina. Morning sickness. Vagina painful, especially on coition.

SILICEA

A milky, acrid leucorrhea, during urination. Itching of vulva and vagina; very sensitive. Discharge of blood between menstrual periods. Increased menses with paroxysms of icy coldness over whole body. Nipples very sore, ulcerated easily, drawn in. Fistulous ulcers of breast. Abscess of labia. Discharge of blood from vagina every time child is nursed. Vaginal cysts, hard lumps in breast.

Sleep: Night-walking, gets up while asleep. Sleeplessness with great orgasm of blood and heat in head. Frequent starts in sleep. Anxious dreams. Excessive gaping.

PULSATILLA

Amenorrhea. Suppressed menses from wet feet, nervous debility, or chlorosis. Tardy menses, too late, scanty, thick, dark, clotted, changeable, intermittent. Chilliness, nausea, downward pressure, painful, flow intermits. Leucorrhea acrid, burning, creamy. Pain in back; tired feeling. Diarrhea during or after menses.

NAT MUR

Menses irregular; usually profuse. Vagina dry. Leucorrhea acrid, watery. Bearing-down pains; worse in morning. Prolapsus uteri, cutting in urethra. Ineffectual labor-pains. Suppressed menses. Hot during menses.

CAULOPHYLLUM

Spasmodic and severe pains, which fly in all directions; shivering, without progress; false pains. Revives labor pains and furthers progress of labor. After pains. Leucorrhea with moth-spots on forehead. Habitual abortion from uterine debility. Needle-like pains in cervix. Dysmenorrhea, with pains flying to other parts of body. Lochia protracted; great atony. Menses and leucorrhea profuse.

CIMICIFUGA – ACTAEA RACEMOSA

Amenorrhea. Pain in ovarian region, shoots upward and down anterior surface of thighs. Pain immediately before menses. Menses profuse, dark, coagulated, offensive with backache, nervousness; always irregular. Ovarian neuralgia. Pain across pelvis, from hip to hip. After-pains, with great sensitiveness and intolerance to pain. Infra-mammary pains, worse left side. Facial blemishes in young women

BOVISTA

Women needing this remedy tend to have problems with puffiness and edema during times of menstrual stress, and can feel very awkward and clumsy. Pain may be felt in the pelvic region, often with soreness near the pubic bone. Menstrual flow increases at night (and may even be absent during the day). Diarrhea occurring at the time of the menstrual period is a strong indication for this remedy.