Women's Health - Homeopathy and Tissue Salts Flashcards
Q: What is essential to consider when suggesting a homeopathic remedy for women’s health?
A: It is essential to understand the totality of presenting complaints and gain insight into the emotional aspects of the individual.
Q: What is the general dosage for acute and chronic conditions in homeopathy?
Acute: 30C, three times daily until symptoms subside (no longer than 3 days).
Chronic: 30C once or 6C twice daily for 2 weeks to 2 months.
Q: What are the emotional and physical characteristics of a person needing Sepia officinalis?
A: Emotionally indifferent, tired, irritable, depressed; aversion to sex; uterine prolapse with a bearing-down sensation; itching and offensive vaginal discharge.
Q: Which remedy is recommended for PMS with symptoms of irritability, chilliness, and aversion to intercourse?
A: Sepia 30C, taken twice daily during PMS symptoms.
Q: Which tissue salt supports periods that ceased due to mental strain?
A: Kali phos, taken three times daily for at least 6 months.
Q: What is a common remedy for dysmenorrhea with pain relieved by warmth and bending double?
A: Colocynthis 30C, given every 3-4 hours until the pain subsides.
Q: Which remedy is ideal for hot flushes, excessive sweating, and irritability during menopause?
A: Lachesis 30C, taken once daily as needed.
Q: Which homeopathic remedy is suitable for small fibroids with profuse yellow vaginal discharge?
A: Calc iod 6C, taken twice daily for at least 2 months.
Q: Which remedy helps with bright red profuse bleeding accompanied by nausea?
A: Ipecac 30C, taken three times daily during menses.
Q: Which tissue salt supports recovery from menstrual cessation after intense exercise?
A: Ferrum phos, taken three times daily for at least 6 months.
Q: What are key symptoms indicating the use of Lachesis mutis for women’s health?
A: PMS with irritability, jealousy, and hot flushes; ovarian cysts (especially left-sided); severe dysmenorrhea better with menstrual flow.
Q: What are the main characteristics of someone who benefits from Pulsatilla?
A: Irregular, clotted, or easily suppressed menses; sudden emotional outbursts; feels better with consolation and open air.
Q: Which remedy is ideal when amenorrhea follows grief or loss?
A: Ignatia 30C, given twice daily until menses commence.
Q: Which remedy is indicated for dysmenorrhea with spasmodic pain and membranes in the blood flow?
Q: Which remedy is indicated for dysmenorrhea with spasmodic pain and membranes in the blood flow?
Q: What tissue salt supports bone mineralization to reduce osteoporosis progression during menopause?
A: Calc fluor, taken three times daily for at least 6 months.