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Osteoporosis
Many factors can contribute to
osteoporosis, including the aging process (especially in women after
menopause), inadequate exercise, dietary errors or deficiencies, and
effects of certain drugs. Homeopathic remedies will not reverse
existing bone loss, but can bring the body into better balance and
help its minerals and nutrients be used efficiently. Remedies are
also helpful for aching bones and prevention or healing of
fractures.
For dosage information, please read the information at the end of
this section. See also “Using Homeopathy With Professional
Guidance” in What
Is Homeopathy?
Calcarea carbonica: This remedy is
often helpful to individuals who are easily tired by exertion and
tend to feel anxious and overwhelmed from work or stress. The person
may be chilly, flabby or overweight, and feel worse from cold and
dampness. Back pain, swollen joints, and a sweaty head at night are
often seen. People who need this remedy often have strong cravings
for both eggs and sweets.
Calcarea phosphorica: Stiffness,
soreness, and weakness of the bones and joints often are experienced
by those who need this remedy. Aching in the bones of the neck,
upper back, and hips can be distressing. Deep tiredness frequently
is felt, especially after exercise. Calcium deposits and bone-spurs
may develop, even while general bone-loss is taking place, and
fractures may be slow to heal. A feeling of dissatisfaction and a
strong desire for travel or a change of circumstances are often seen
in people who need Calcarea phosphorica.
Phosphorus: This remedy is often
helpful to people who are sensitive, suggestible, imaginative, but
easily tired or weakened physically. Bones may be less strong than
normal, or be slow to heal after fractures. Weakness is often felt
in the spine, with burning pain between the shoulder blades. People
who need this remedy are often tall and thin with an easily-flushing
face. A desire for refreshing foods (especially ice cream) and
strong thirst for cold or carbonated drinks are other indications
for Phosphorus.
Silicea (also called Silica):
People who need this remedy are often nervous, easily tired, very
chilly, and tend to sweat at night. They have a refined or delicate
appearance, and often have weakness in the spine. Their injuries are
slow to heal, and they tend to have a low resistance to infection.
Moderate exercise often warms the person up and improves energy.
Symphytum: When osteoporosis is a
problem, fractures often occur from mild trauma. This remedy can be
useful for strengthening and healing bones when new fractures occur,
and also helpful when pain persists in old, healed fractures.
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Homeopathy
Dosage Directions
Select the remedy that
most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where
self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a
physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C)
should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually
printed on the label.
Many homeopathic
physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take one
dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue
to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags
significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be
taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and
the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several times
an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a
day; and in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be
sufficient.
If no response is seen
within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.
For more information, including references, see What
is Homeopathy? and Understanding
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