MEDORRHINUM.

This remedy is derived from the Gonococcus obtained from the acute stage of urethritis. It was Dr. Swan who first proved this remedy.

It is a nosode, which is anti-sycotic and antipsoric in nature and it is deep and long acting in nature.

It is a deep acting powerful remedy indicated for chronic ailments due to suppressed gonorrhea.

It suits persons who cannot speak without weeping and for those who are afraid of darkness and fear of insanity.

This remedy suits children who are pale, rachitic and dwarfish and stunted in growth, mentally dull and weak, with a difficulty in concentration.  It is useful in children with chronic catarrhal conditions with enlarged tonsils and when the lips are thickened with constant breathing from the mouth.  It is considered to be suited to children with a history of Down’s syndrome with offensive body odors.

It is also useful in chronic pelvic disease in women.

It is useful in weakness of memory, with a hopeless feeling of recovery, fear of the dark, difficulty in concentration.

It is useful in headaches from jarring sounds, exertion, exhaustion or hard work.

It is a useful remedy for dandruff and itching in the scalp.

It is useful in intense itching, when the posterior nares are obstructed and useful in chronic pharyngeal and nasal catarrhs.

It is useful when the tongue is coated brown, thick and blistered. This remedy is useful in canker sores and blisters in the inner surface of the lips and cheeks.

It is useful in those people who are comfortable sleeping on their abdomen.

It is a useful remedy in painful tenesmus while urinating.  It is also useful in patients who get up to frequently urinate in the night.  It is useful in renal colic, when the urine flows very slowly.

It is a useful remedy when there is a painful lump sensation in the posterior surface of the anal sphincter, with a fetid oozing of moist liquid from the anus, with intense anal itching. This remedy is useful in cases that have a fiery red rash developing around the anus.

This remedy is useful when there is intense pruritis, when the menses are offensive and dark, and when there is leucorrhoea, which is thin, acrid, excoriating with a fishy odor. It is useful for Warts on the genitals.  It is useful when there is inter-menstrual bleeding with intense menstrual colic.  It is also useful in women whose breasts and nipples are very sensitive and sore to touch.

It is useful when there is hoarseness in the voice and the larynx feels sore.  It is useful in dyspnoea with asthma.  It is a useful remedy when the cough comes on which is better lying on the stomach.

This remedy is useful whenever the patient cannot keep his legs still and they ache all the time. It is a useful remedy when there is burning hands and feet, and it is useful in gouty concretions. It is a useful remedy when the heels and the balls of the feet are tender.

It is a useful remedy when there is aggravation of itching of the skin, which is worse at night.  It is a useful remedy when the persons prefer to sleep in the ‘knee-chest position’. This remedy also suits those subjects, who have disease, which aggravate from DAYLIGHT TO SUNSET (opposite of Syphilinum).

This remedy is useful in ailments from suppressed Gonorrhea; such as gonorrhea rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, marasmus, enuresis, tendency to excessively masturbate, ovarian tumors, history of repeated abortions, sterility, and orchitis, impotence, asthma and skin diseases.

This remedy suits persons who are worse while thinking of the ailment.  This remedy suits persons who are better at sea shore, lying on the stomach or in damp weather.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

 MEDORRHINUM in higher potency (200 or 1,000) is a very important remedy so often neglected in chronic liver troubles with various digestive disturbances connected with infantile liver even up to the last stage.  It is characterized by the sensation of burning of the palms and the feet and slight icteroid tinge of the conjunctiva.

Dr. Ghosh, M.D.

 At birth, I give a dose of MEDORRHINUM if the child is inclined to be gross with a large head, if it is a little bit skinny baby that is snuffling almost al most as soon as it breathers, under weight, wrinkled and old looking, I give a dose of SYPHILINUM.

Dr. Krichbaum.

 I have found MEDORRHINUM high, a good antidote to the effects of Influenza.

Dr. Swan.

I have experimented more with so-called nosodes, and have had seemingly very good results from MEDORRHINUM as well as SYPHILINUM in intractable cases of chronic rheumatism. The most characteristic difference is that with MEDORRHINUM, the pains are worse in the day- time and with SYPHILIUM, in the night.

Dr. Nash, M.D.

Introduction:

The concept of Biorhythms was jointly discovered by two scientists working separately: Dr. Hermann Swoboda, Professor of Psychology, University of Vienna and Dr. Wilhelm Fliess from the Berlin Academy of Sciences.

Biorhythm draws on the theory that everyone is affected throughout ones life by three internal cycles – physical, emotional and intellectual and that determines the amount of energy available to the human being.

The Physical cycle affects resistance to disease, strength and co-ordination of other body functions and takes 23 days to complete.

The Emotional cycle takes factors like moods, perceptions and mental well being and takes about 28 days.

The Intellectual cycle includes memory, alertness and logical aspects of intelligence and takes 33 days to complete.

Importance of Biorhythms:

The cycles begin at birth and then rise to a high positive phase, then plateau off and start declining.  The second half of every cycle is generally negative as the energies diminish.

Biorhythms tend to affect behavior, creativity and bodily functions like immunity and a knowledge of these patterns will help scientists research and warn patients to put off major decisions during their down phase.  Although, statistically it has been found world wide that truly critical days in one’s life only make up about 20% of one’s life, it is important that we have a knowledge of these days so that we become careful.

A proper knowledge of Biorhythms may abort accidents:

 Dr. Hans Schwing who earned a doctorate from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, undertook a study based on the data from insurance companies on 700 persons involved in serious accidents, where personal judgment, reflexes and decision-making processes were involved and not mechanical failures were responsible for accidents.

Overall, Schwing’s study showed that accidents are five times more likely on critical days than on others and death was almost 11 times more likely to occur on a critical day than otherwise.

Conclusion:

 A research on Biorhythms shows that one can almost predict motorcar accidents, air accidents and other industrial catastrophes. Studies have shown that more accidents do tend to occur on critical days within the cycle.

MANCINELLA.

The skin symptoms are most marked.

This remedy is useful in dermatitis with excessive vesiculation, oozing sticky serum and formation of crusts.

It is a remedy worth remembering in mentally depressed states at puberty and climacteric, when associated with increased sexuality.

It is a useful remedy whenever the patient has a fear of becoming insane.

It is useful in whenever there is intense erythema in the skin with vesicles, fungus growths, and erysipelas, large blisters with heavy brown crusts and scabs & Pemphigus.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

In cases of vomiting of pregnancy, which fail to respond to SYMPHORICORPUS: MANCINELLA.
Madras Hom Journal.
Terror of Insanity: MANCINELLA.

Dr. Hahn. Glean.

Dr. Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957) is the father of using Bio-energy as a therapy. Dr. Reich believed that Bio-energy travels throughout the body and would become trapped in muscles and harden them, whenever emotions were repressed. Such a blockage of energy also destroyed the natural feelings and inhibited sexual responses.

Dr. Reich discovered during his research that loosening chronically rigid muscles resulted in physical sensations such as, pricking; itching and emotional arousal and he came to regard these sensations as reflecting the movement of bio-energy of the body.

From these concepts, two therapeutic approaches evolved; Bioenergetics by Dr. Alexander Lowen and Biodynamic Psychology by Dr. Gerda Boyesen.

Bioenergetics:

Dr Lowen’s approach lay in three areas:

Grounding which concentrates on the stance of the patient with the feet on the ground and energy flowing freely in a circuit which reinforces a positive link with the earth.

Breathing: Here regular breathing patterns are established so that the sensory awareness increases and the feeling of being alive are enhanced.

Character Structure: Bioenergetics recognizes five major character types and most people manifest aspects of all the five.

• Schizoid character: which is represented by holding the body together as a result of fear of it’s falling to pieces. The social behavior is not in harmony with body awareness.
• Oral Character: the muscular pattern reveals a fear of abandonment or isolation.
• Psychopathic character: Here a muscular pattern of holding up against fear of failure is revealed.
• Masochistic character: The muscular pattern derives from tension caused by blocking feelings of rights and needs.
• Rigid character: This is exemplified by a muscular pattern of holding back against emotions.

The School of Biodynamic Psychology:

Dr. Gerda Boyesen pays special attention to the interplay between the mind and body processes. Her approach uses massage and bodily movement techniques and works on the premise that a neurotic person embodies his neurosis in physiological processes.

Conclusion:

Bioenergetics is a Holistic therapy, which seeks to release defense structures that we have evolved to cope up with everyday stress and help us experience a sense of well being and pleasure.

MALANDRIUM.

It is effectual in the protection against Small pox, where it was used in the past.

It also is a useful remedy to combat the ill effects of vaccination. (The other remedies are Thuja, Silicea).

It is efficacious in clearing the remnants of cancerous deposits.

Introduction:

Ear candling is a gentle, relaxing treatment to clear the ear canals of accumulated debris and stimulate the flow of energy to the entire head area. It’s an excellent therapy for relieving conditions such as:

• sinus congestion
• glue ear / swimmers ear
• ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• hearing problems
• age related deafness
• flying discomfort
• excessive ear wax

During a treatment the patient will be lying on his side, and the lit candle is gently inserted into the ear canal. A soft crackling sound is heard, similar to the noise of an open fire. Popping may also be heard as chunks of wax are dislodged from the ear.

The burning of the candle creates a warming vacuum to draw excess matter from the ears and promote circulation. It is also said that the flame draws energy into the body and stimulates the acupressure points located in the region of the ear.

Dangers of Ear candling:

There are potential side effects of Ear candling and it is ineffective at removing earwax. In fact, the technique can actually push earwax deeper into the ear canal. Ear candling can also lead to:

• Deposits of candle wax in the ear canal
• Burns to the face, hair, scalp, ear canal, eardrum and middle ear
• Puncture of the eardrum.

Benefits:

Ear candling has benefits and it includes relieving ringing in the ears, helps relieve sinus pain and pressure, removes excess wax build up, assists with relieving Swimmers` ear, helps relieve headaches, relieves severely itchy ears caused by yeast, mould or dairy allergies and helps unplug ears due to illness.  Other benefits include improved lymphatic fluid flow through the body, improved color perception, a more balanced emotional state and clearer thinking.  It has also been reported that those who partake in ear candling experience an improved sense of taste.  After treatment patients feel relaxed, grounded and notice an improvement in hearing.

MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA.

 This remedy is derived from Magnesium Phosphate.

It suits subjects who are languid, tired and extremely exhausted and find it difficult to even sit up.

It is a great anti-spasmodic remedy.  It is useful in cramps in the muscles with radiating pains.  It is useful when severe neuralgic pains are relieved with warmth.

It is useful in supra-orbital pains worse on the right side, with twitching of the lids, with nystagmus strabismus and ptosis of the lids.

It is useful when the toothache is better by heat and hot liquids.

It is useful when the flatulent colic forces the patient to bend double, and the pains are relieved by rubbing, warmth or pressure and is accompanied by belching gas.  The abdomen feels bloated and the patient must loosen the clothing.

It is useful in ailments of teething children.

It is useful in membranous dysmenorrhoea, vaginismus and in menstrual colic.

It is useful when the voice is hoarse, sore and raw.    It is useful in dry tickling cough, which is spasmodic.

This remedy is useful in Inter-costal neuralgia.

It is useful in Angina Pectoris with nervous palpitation.

It is useful in Parkinson’s disease.  It is also useful cramps in the calves and in writer’s cramp.

This remedy suits persons who are worse on the right side, worse touch and in the night.

This remedy suits persons who are better from warmth, bending double, pressure and friction.

TIPS FROM THE MASTERS…

In vesical neuralgia after catherization: MAG PHOS.

Dr. Tyler, M.D.

 MAG PHOS can relieve the excruciating pain of cancer.

Dr. Heselton.

 One’s chief use for MAG PHOS has been in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea.  Single dose of the CM given anytime the patient happened to come up, not necessarily during the painful period, have cured for us, quite a number of cases, the indications being dysmenorrhoea, with violent abdominal pain, doubling the patient up and only relieved by heat.

 Dr. M. L. Tyler, M.D.

 In cases of Angina Pectoris, where immediate temporary relief has been obtained with Nitrites, but where there is still discomfort, MAG PHOS will often help.  It should be given in hot water and I usually dissolve 10 tablets in a quarter glass of water and direct the patient to take a sip or a teaspoonful every, 5 or 10 minutes, until better.

 Dr. Garth W. Boericke, M.D.

 When riding in a strong cold wind brings on neuralgia, think of MAG PHOS; when it brings on paralysis, think of CAUSTICUM.

Homeopathic recorder, March’ 31.

 I am of the opinion that MAG PHOS is the best rejuvenator we possess.  Moreover, in practice I have found it to cover the exhaustion and most of the painful ailments of which old people complain and now give it to any person who looks older than his or her years.

Dr. Heselton.

Bad effects of coal-tar derivatives, Aspirin or Anacin etc; CARBOVEG, MAG PHOS, LACHESIS AND ARNICA.

Hom Herald.

 MAG PHOS may be studied as one of the great remedies for the immediate after effects of tetanus shots.

Dr. A H. Grimmer.

MAG PHOS is the remedy for nerve tension, as exhibited in the pulse.  In severe cases of nervous tension, there is not only well marked tension to the pulse but the cords of the wrists are tense.  You cannot do your patient much good until you relax the nerve tension.  If you find it in both wrists, it shows that the condition has become general.  The whole nervous system is involved. In that case, MAG PHOS will prove to you a friend in need.   Give MAG PHOS 3x, three tablets every 2 hours, in a teaspoonful of hot water. In urgent cases with severe pains, or acute spasms give 10 tablets, in half a glass of hot water, a teaspoonful every 15 minutes, until relieved.

Dr. Eli. G Jones, M.D.

Color therapy is a technique of applying colored light to the body.   Color therapy is not new.  In fact evidence of this therapy is found in the Healing temples of light at Heliopolis, the Egyptian center for the worship of Arum-la.  Recently, Rudolph Steiner, C.W. Leadbeater, Dinshaw Ghadiali and Faber Birren have added a lot to our understanding of this therapy.

Red light stands for heat, fire or anger and circulation of the blood. Therapists to cure paralysis and blood ailments use it.

Orange light is symbolic of prosperity and pride.  This color is used increase the pulse rate, lactation, to dispel gall bladder and kidney stones, various liver ailments and constipation.

Yellow color is associated with joy and happiness and also the intellect. This color is used to treat diabetes, indigestion, liver ailments, constipation, eye and sore throat infections.

Green color is used to treat nervous conditions, hay fevers and colds.  Green is the color of harmony.

Blue is considered as a mystical color and is used to reduce pain and bleeding and helps to heal burns and treat amoebic colitis, skin ailments and rheumatism.

Indigo is used to heal migraines of a nervous origin.

Violet color is associated with psychic and spiritual power and is used to treat rheumatism, emotional disturbances and easing childbirth.

 Conclusion:

Studies in the U.S point of that, persons bathed in blue color experience a drop in their blood pressures.  Red light increases the blood pressure.

Therapists use different ways to shine light on patients.  Some apply the light directly, or use colored glass; others recommend that patients should take liquids from particular colored containers.  Therapists in Europe make patients wear certain colored robes and receive light from a special “Beamers”.  Usually no more than three colors are used at a time and one of them is blue.  Some Australian researchers advocate color breathing exercises during which one visualizes the color with the opposite meaning from the color of the thought form, one wishes to negate.  Much of Color therapy is still experimental and not popular in India yet.

MAGNESIA MURIATICUM.

THIS REMEDY IS USEFUL FOR THOSE WHO BECOME WORSE AFTER GOING TO SEA OR AFTER HAVING A SALT WATER BATH.

 This remedy is derived from the Chloride of Magnesium.

This remedy suits children who are puny and rachitic and who constantly crave for sweets.  It is useful for children, who do not digest milk during dentition.

This remedy is also useful in children who have a lot of sweating in the forehead.  It is useful for constipation in infants.

This remedy also suits girls and women, who are hysterical during the menstrual period, and for those who have eructation, which smell like rotten eggs.  It also suits female patients who have leucorrhoea 3 to 4 days after the period.

A KEYNOTE SYMPTOM OF THIS REMEDY IS THAT, IT SUITS PERSONS WHO ARE WORSE FROM SEA OR A SALT WATER BATH.

This remedy is also useful for patients with liver enlargement, worse on lying down on the left side.

This remedy is useful when stools crumble at the anal verge.

Introduction:

 This anti-cancer molecule is one of the most controversial subjects in Medicine.  This drug is also called Amygdaline, Vitamin B 17 or Nitriloside. There are about 14 naturally occurring nitriloside distributed in over 1200 species of plants.  Apricots, sweet potatoes, lima beans, millet, lettuce prunes, apples cherries and plums are a rich source of Laetrile.

This drug is considered to be more of an accessory food factor and it is found that primitive tribes in Pakistan, South Africa, South America and Australian aborigines consumed more than 250 to 3000 mg of nitrosilide every day and hence had low cancer rates, as compared to the rest of the civilized west and USA.

Why Laetrile became controversial?

 Laetrile is a three part molecule containing: sugar, cyanide and either benzaldehyde or acetone. So, it is literally true to say that Laetrile contains cyanide, which is a deadly poison. Under normal conditions, the chlorine in salt and cyanide are tightly bound and there is no danger of a sudden ‘leak out’.  So, Laetrile is actually safe and it kills the cancer cells because of the synergy of two key breakdown products, cyanide and benzaldehyde.

Laetrile is very safe:

Extensive tests have shown that Laetrile is extremely safe and relatively free of side effects.

Clinical experience with Laetrile:

Several studies done by Oncologists have revealed that Laetrile given in doses varying from 9 to 133 grams intravenously, for a variable period of 4 to 43 weeks, in inoperable cancer cases resulted in:

• Dramatic relief of pain and discontinuance of narcotics
• Control of stench emanating from the tumor.
• Improved appetite.
• Reduction in the swelling of the Lymph nodes.
• Total remission of cancer in many cases.

The side effects of this therapy were transient episodes of low blood pressure, itching and a hot sensation in the affected area, all of which disappeared with the continuance of therapy.

Conclusion:

 Despite the bad name it has received because of the “Great Cyanide Scare”, Laetrile is useful although controversial.  Its use is still restricted in many countries.