Posts Tagged ‘Homeopathic Remedies’
What Alternative Can Help For Bleeding Gums?
Monday, November 17th, 2008Q : I’m on medication for heart problems, and as a side effect my gums bleed badly. What can I take that could help?
A : Gingivitis is a condition which develops at the early stage of periodontal disease, where pockets of bacteria accumulate and produce more plaque, separating the gums from the teeth. Bacterial growth causes the gums to become red, soft and shiny. Therapeutic considerations for general gingivitis sufferers include assistance in the following areas.
• Hygiene: Biannual visits to your dentist for a full exam and removal of plaque and calculus; Brush after meals with sanguinaria toothpaste and floss daily.
• Diet: High in dietary fibre – protective via increased salivary secretion; Eliminate sugar from your diet.
• Cigarettes: Introduce a smoking cessation programme.
• Vitamin C (improves the integrity of the gums)
• Vitamin E, selenium (boosts anti-oxidant status)
• Vitamin A, beta-carotenes, zinc (decreases the healing time).
• Folic acid (reduces inflammation)
• Quercetin (rich in flavonoids which also helps reduce inflammation)
• Homoeopathic remedies that may assist include Merc Cor 6C where the gums are spongy, swollen and purple in colour. If you have increased saliva production and loose teeth with a salty or bitter taste, try Kreosotum 3C. if your symptoms are worse after cold drinks, water or air, try Silica 6C or Phosphorous 13C if you’ve a tendency for boils and abscesses.
• Botanical medicines that possess anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties include Sanguinaria Canadensis (bloodroot) when used as a toothpaste, and Centalla asiatica (gotu kola) which possesses gum healing properties.
For further information on Gingivitis please visit the Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine on www.icim.ie or tel 00353-045-844819
What Alternatives Can Speed Up Weight Loss?
Friday, November 14th, 2008Q : I’m quite overweight and I want to get in shape for the summer. Are there any supplements I can take to speed things up a bit?
A : Being overweight is generally defined as exceeding the recommended weight for one’s height and build.
Tips for weight loss:
• Diet: a balance between protein (20-25%), carbohydrate (60-70%) and fats (10-15%).
• Fibre: binds fats and cholesterol and excretes them
• Exercise: 20-30 min of aerobic exercise, three times a week.
• Cut down on alcohol and other liver stressing drugs.
• Television: reduces the metabolic rate to that of a trance-like state! Do not eat in front of the television. Positive lifestyle improvements together with a balanced diet and regular exercise are needed to become healthy long-term.
Some suggestions:
• Supplements: chromium picolinate, hydroxycitrate, coenzyme Q10, Fibre such as psyllium husks, ground flax seeds.
• Botanical medicines: Ephedra sinica, Garcinia, Wild angelica, Mate, Dandelion, Aloe Vera and Astragalus may be of assistance.
• Homoeopathic remedies such as Calc Carb 30C may help; however, constitutional prescribing by your homoeopath would be suggested to assist the underlying problems e.g. hormonal imbalances, metabolic disturbances, water retention etc. Weight gain would need to be looked at carefully by a medical professional and must be distinguished from diabetes, under-active thyroid, and kidney and heart disorder etc.
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For further information on Obesity please visit the Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine on www.icim.ie or tel. 045-844819
