Homeopathy

Osteoarthritis Key Symptoms Remedy & Dosage

Pain and Stiffness

Stiffness and aching pain in the joints especially in the morning.  Caused by inactivity or cold wet weather.  Feels better with dry warmth or movement.

Rhus ToxicodendronTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Severe Pain on Movement

Hot swollen joints that hurt with movement. Caused by overuse or injury.  Feels better with cold compress and firm pressure on the affected location.

BryoniaTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Pain Moves from Place to Place

Tendency to be emotional and desire consolation. Caused by hormonal changes associated with menstrual cycle.  Fells better with gentle exercise, weeping or sympathy.

PulsatillaTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Pain due to Bruise or Trauma

Bruise that is soar to touch, mild shock or injury. Caused by injury such as falling or wrenching. Fells better with gentle movement.

Arnica MontanaTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Rheumatism Key Symptoms Remedy & Dosage

Pain one Movement

Aches and pains aggravated by even slight movements.  Feels worse in cold windy weather and feels better with rest and by applying pressure to affected area.

BryoniaTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Pain Moves from Place to Place

Tendency to be emotional and desire consolation. Caused by hormonal changes associated with menstrual cycle.  Fells better with gentle exercise, weeping or sympathy.

PulsatillaTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Stiff Contracted Tendons Stiff neck, pain and muscle Causticum

spasms in the jaw and neck or sharp tearing pain in the muscles. caused by cold, dry weather.  Feels better with warmth.

Take 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Stiffness on waking

Stiffness on waking caused by immobility.  Feels better with prolonged gentle movement and warmth.  Feels worse after sleeping or resting and in cold damp weather.

Rhus ToxicodendronTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Painful Tendons

Pain after injury to tendons or where the lining of the bone has bruised or soar. Caused by injury and feels better with movement

Ruta GraveolensTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Cramps Key Symptoms Remedy & Dosage

Cramps in the Feet or Legs

Twitching or severe muscle spasms in the toes, ankle or leg.  Caused by loss of sodium due to sweating or sudden chills such as after swimming. Feels better with applying pressure to affected area.

Cuprum MetallicumTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Cramps from Muscle Fatigue

Cramps resulting from too much exercise or over exertion caused by muscle fatigue feels worse with heat, light pressure and prolonged movement.

Arnica MontanaTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

Restless Leg Key Symptoms Remedy & Dosage

Restless Leg

Tingling, prickling or burning feeling under the skin caused by overexertion, muscle spain or exposure to cold damp weather. Feels better with continuous movement and feels worse with rest.

Rhus ToxicodendronTake 6C four times a day for up to 14 days.

ARNICA: Commonly know as the mountain daisy, Arnica Montana's healing properties were first discovered in the 16th century.  Mountain climbers would chew the fresh plant to relieve soar muscles or bruises from falls.  Today pro-sport athletes as well as "soccer moms" use

Arnica for the same indications in the convenient pellet form.  Some surgeons also recommend Arnica to speed up recovery from soreness and bruising  associated with surgery.Like most homeopathic medicine in acute situations, Arnica works best when taken at the onset of symptoms.  Be safe and make sure you always have some arnica on hand, just in case you need it!How should you take Arnica?Always follow the directions provided by your health-care provider.For all trauma (bumps, bruises, muscle soreness): 5 pellets every half hour for 2 hours, then 5 pellets 3 times a day.For Strenuous Activities: 5 pellets 3 times a day, 1 day before and 2 days after activity.For pre and post-surgery: 5 pellets 3 times a day, 2 days before and 8 days after surgery.NOTE: Each Boiron Multi-Dose tube contains 80 pellets (16 doses).