The Homeopathic Treatment of
MENOPAUSE
By Erika Price, DIHom, DHM, BIHF (U.K.).
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Risks of Hormone
Replacement Therapy Homeopathy
for Menopause Homeopathic
Remedies for Symptoms of MenopauseREMEDY
INDICATIONS for MENOPAUSE * FOLLICULINUM
* LM potency * ACONITUM
* AMYLENUM NITROSUM * ARGENTUM
NITRICUM * AURUM
METALLICUM * BELLADONNA * BRYONIA
* CALCAREA CARBONICA * CIMICIFUGIA
RACEMOSA * GRAPHITES * IGNATIA
* KALI BROMATUM KALI
CARBONICUM * KREOSOTUM * LACHESIS
* LYCOPODIUM * NATRUM
MURIATICUM * NUX VOMICA * PHOSPHORUS
* PSORINUM * PULSATILLA
SEPIA * STAPHYSAGRIA
* SULPHUR * SULPHURICUM
ACIDUMHerbal Supplements
Homeopathic
Guidelines
Risks of Hormone
Replacement TherapyWomen are always being treated by their doctors with harmful
drugs to control their reproductive systems and natural cycles.
This is especially true during menopause.Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the latest, favorite,
quick and easy solution to supposedly prevent the natural aging
process and its problems. Medical doctors don’t know what to do
to help women without using harmful drugs. And, the drug
companies must make lots of money even if their solutions are
harmful.HRT for menopause is quite controversial, even in the
allopathic medical world, because of the serious health risks
and undesirable “side effects” of taking estrogen. Its
long-term safety and efficacy remain a matter of great concern.
Their own list of concerns includes:The most common side affects:
- bloating,
- weight gain,
- irritability and, rarely, depression.
- For the first three to six months, vaginal spotting
occurs in 30% to 50% of women taking continuous estrogen
and progestin.Serious risks:
- the increased risk of developing breast cancer (by 25%
and worse in women if there is current cancer or a family
history), and- Uterine cancer by up to eight fold in women with an
intact uterus;- Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding;
- Acute liver disease;
- Gall bladder disease;
- Pancreatic disease;
- blood clots;
- Stroke;
- Heart attack.
Relative risks:
- Hypertension,
- Benign breast disease,
- Benign uterine disease,
- Endometriosis,
- Pancreatitis,
- Epilepsy,
- Migraine headaches.
Subjective Complaints of:
- Nausea;
- Headaches;
- Breakthrough bleeding;
- Depression;
- Fluid retention.
Homeopathy for Menopause
Natural Re-adjustment of Hormone Levels
Homeopathy is the safest treatment before, during, and
after menopause because it stimulates the natural hormonal
balance without the use of harmful drugs. Constitutional
homeopathic treatment is best during the transitional period of
menopause in order to balance hormonal levels and cure the many
accompanying symptoms. You cannot address the complex of
these symptoms as separate from the whole individual; for this
reason true classical homeopathic prescribing is highly
recommended for the treatment of menopause.Click
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homeopathic treatment.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
for
SYMPTOMS of MENOPAUSE
REMEDY
INDICATIONS for MENOPAUSE * FOLLICULINUM
* LM potency * ACONITUM
* AMYLENUM NITROSUM * ARGENTUM
NITRICUM AURUM
METALLICUM * BELLADONNA * BRYONIA
* CALCAREA CARBONICA CIMICIFUGIA
RACEMOSA * GRAPHITES * IGNATIA
* KALI BROMATUM KALI
CARBONICUM * KREOSOTUM * LACHESIS
* LYCOPODIUM NATRUM
MURIATICUM * NUX VOMICA * PHOSPHORUS
* PSORINUM * PULSATILLA
SEPIA * STAPHYSAGRIA
* SULPHUR * SULPHURICUM
ACIDUM
SYMPTOMS during MENOPAUSE
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the relevant remedies: Hot Flashes * Heat
Flushes * Perspiration * Sweating * Flooding Menstrual
Cycle Irregularities * Metrorrhagia Vaginal Dryness * Atrophic
Vaginitis * Vaginal Thrush * Vaginal Discharge Yeast
Infections * Vaginal Pain * Cervical Erosion * Cystitis Involuntary Urination * Fibroids * Uterus * Hair Loss *
Neuralgia Arthritis * Osteoporosis * Varicose Veins Excitable * Palpitations * Depression * Nervousness * Anxiety *
Fear Irritable Anger * Restless * Grief * Insomnia *
Weeping * Hysteria Constipation * Diarrhea * Allergies *
Headaches * Migraines * Tinnitis * Vertigo Obesity *
Weight Gain * Fluid retention * Appetite Weakness *
Weariness * Dizziness * Light-headed * Fainting Trembling
* Numbness * Deafness * Skin Problems Backaches * Stomach
* Difficulty Breathing * Pulse * High Blood Pressure Convulsions * Hemorrhoids * Sexual * Nose Bleeds * Cramps
Feet * Swelling * Canker Sores * Addiction * Alcohol
REMEDY INDICATIONS
for
MENOPAUSE
The Homeopathic remedy FOLLICULINUM in LM potency,
is the most beneficial remedy for general use in any woman
during peri-menopause, menopause, post menopause, and after a
hysterectomy or ovary removal (which causes premature
menopause). It stimulates the continuing natural
production of estrogen by the ovaries and by the other organs
which also make small amounts of estrogen including the adrenal
glands, liver, and kidneys.
The LM potency was the last great
development by Samuel Hahnemann and is, unfortunately, ignored
by most homeopaths. LM’s are the fastest, most gentle, and
deepest acting of all potencies. They are taken on a daily
basis.
They must be prepared for the patient by a knowledgeable
classical homeopath because Folliculinum LM potencies are not
available in pharmacies in the proper form for patient dosing.
You can order FOLLICULINUM LM’s in ascending potencies
from Dr. Erika Price:
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Folliculinum is made from ovarian follicle, which is folliculin,
the natural hormone secreted by the ovaries and also known as
oestron.
Folliculinum can be alternated daily with any other appropriate
remedy.Folliculinum for hormonal symptoms during menopause of:
- Hot flashes: night sweats, feels hot and bothered,
and facial flushing.- Vaginal dryness. Yellow or brownish vaginal
discharge.- Menstrual cycle irregularities: either too short,
too long, or none at all; flooding; pre-menstrual syndrome.- Fibroids.
- Cystitis that recurs premenstrually, or chronic
cystitis in menopause, chronic E. coli infections.- Candida, yeast infections.
- Hair loss.
- Cardio-vascular problems: angina, palpitations,
tachycardia, and other heart irregularities.- Dizziness, air hunger, and faintness. Headaches and
migraines.- Weight gain without over eating, both obesity and
water retention; and can gain up to seven pounds before
periods.- Abdominal swelling and heaviness; bloating; stomach
rumblings. Chronic constipation, sometimes alternating with
diarrhea. Heavy feeling in rectum. Swollen liver.- Cravings for sugar and wheat.
- Allergies of all sorts, hay-fever, allergic
reactions.- Skin rashes; itching; dry and chapping eczema; easy
bruising.
Feels drained emotionally or psychologically; over estimates
her energy reserves. Is full of self-denial. There can be
panic attacks. Hyperactive worse for resting.Symptoms are:
Better from: during menses except specific menstrual
symptoms, after the 3rd day of menses, movement, fresh air,
hard pressure.
Worse from: before menses, from and during ovulation
until to menses, heat, warmth, noise, touch, resting, motion.
Other remedies for Peri-menopause,
menopause and post menopausal. take 12c potency
1-3 times daily as needed.Hot flashes in the evening.
Anxiety, panic attacks and over-excitable during
menopause.Other symptoms during menopause: faintness during
peri-menopausal period, and fast pulse; insomnia.
Symptoms are:
Better from: open, fresh air, rest, perspiring,
movement; and
Worse from: stuffy warm room, becoming over-heated,
very hot weather, being chilled, evening and night, before
midnight.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Aconite napellus [ACON]— Antidoted by: ACET-AC,
ALCOHOL, ACTEA-R, BELL, BERB, BRY, COFF, MEZ, NIT-AC, NUX-V,
PARIS-Q, PETR, SULPH, VINUM.
It Antidotes: ALUM, ARN, BELL, BRY, CANTH, CHAM, CHEL,
COFF, DOL, GLON, GRAPH, KALM, KREOS, LYC, MEZ, NIT-AC, NUX-V,
PETR, SEP, SPONG, STRY, SULPH, VERAT, VERAT-S.
Incompatible: vegetable acid & wine, alcohol.
Compatible: HEP.
Acute of: ALUM, SULPH.Hot flashes that comes on very suddenly and unexpectedly,
with congestion to the head, heat of especially the face
followed by profuse sweating, with anxiety and palpitations;
flushing of face provoked by the least emotion and which can
spread to other parts of the body; profuse perspiration of
female genitals during menopause.Other symptoms during menopause: throbbing headaches with
burning sensation in head and ears, with surging of blood to
head and face, face is fiery red, migraine worse left side;
congestion of female organs.Hysterical tendencies with great anxiety as if something bad
might happen. Cannot sit still, and constant stretching of
limbs.
Symptoms are
Better from: open air, exercise in open air, cold
water; and
Worse from: menopause, heat, close room, emotions,
slight causes.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Amylenum nitrosum [AMYL-N]— Antidotes: CACTUS,
STRY, ERGOT.Heat flushing during peri-menopause. Flooding; hemorrhage of
non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia) during menopause;
involuntary urination.Depression during menopause with feelings of being neglected
or forsaken, abandoned, and isolated. Oversensitive regarding
anything they consider an undeserved slight. They feel enveloped
in a dark cloud. Excitable during peri-menopausal period. They
will avoid ordeals of any kind.
Symptoms are
Better from: fresh air, cold air, riding or walking in
cold winds, cold bathing and compresses, after belching, in
company; and
Worse from: heat of any kind, being overdressed,
summer, at night and early morning- 11 a.m., crowded room,
mental exertion or excitement, from emotions, events,
disturbances, sweets, sugar, right-side.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Argentum nitricum [ARG-N]— Antidoted by: ARS,
MERC, NAT-M; milk.
It Antidotes: CALC, LYC, PHOS, PULS, RHUS-T, SEP, SIL,
STANN, SULPH.
Incompatible: coffee, milk.Mild heat flushes during peri-menopause. Depression
before during and after menopause. They feel surrounded by a
darkness, in a black cloud. They crave sunlight and
dislike cloudy days. They feel hopeless, despairing and doomed,
and there is a sense of utter worthlessness, which is followed
by self-destructive attitudes.
Symptoms are
Better from: sunny weather, dry weather, cool open air,
warm bed, movement, walking in open air, evening, music,
moonlight; and
Worse from: grief, emotions, excitement, failure,
cloudy weather, winter, spring, from sunset to sunrise, night.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Aurum metallicum [AUR]— Antidoted by: BELL,
CHIN, COCC, COFF, CUPR, MERC, PULS, SPIG, SOL-N.
It antidotes: MERC, SPIG, KALI-I.Hot flashes especially in the afternoon, sweaty face and
the face is red and burning; with profuse perspiration of female
genital.Other symptoms during menopause of: vaginal dryness; non
menstrual bleeding; headaches with pain in temples, left-sided
migraines; tinnitis; yeast infections; ovarian cysts;
involuntary urination; boils; fast pulse; palpitations;
intolerance of pressure and touch; weakness; insomnia; weight
gain with fluid retention; arthritis; osteoporosis; worse for
sudden jarring or unexpected motion.Excited mental states with intensity of symptoms and the
desire to escape. Lively, with a sensitive, nervous disposition.
Changeable moods, over-excitable, anxious, restless, agitated,
confusion, poor memory, fearful.
Symptoms are
Better from: rest in bed, lying down in a semi-erect
position, bending back or inward, warmth; and
Worse from: drafts, cold, sudden change in weather,
from warm to cold weather, cold compresses, summer, sun,
right-side, bright light, touch, jarring movement, afternoon,
3 p.m. and after, 10-midnight and after, interrupted sex,
aspirin, narcotic drugs.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Belladonna [BELL]— Antidoted by: ACON, BAR-C,
CAMPH, CANTH, COFF, FERR, MERC, OP, PLAT, PULS.
It Antidotes: ACON, ARUM-T, ANTIP, AUR, ARS, BAR-C,
BERB, BRY, CANTH, CHAM, CHIN, COLCH, COP, CUPR, GRAT, FERR,
HEP, HYOS, KALI-M, KALM, LACH, MAG-C, MAG-P, MERC, NUX-V, OP,
PHYT, PLAT, PLB, RHUS-T, RUMX, SARS, STRAM, VALER.
Incompatible: DULC, ACET-AC; acetic acid- lemon juice,
fruit, vinegar, coffee & tea.
Compatible: LYC, CIST, MAG-M.
Acute of: CALC (which is often required to complete a
cure), SIL, SULPH.Hot flashes as if warm water was poured over the body.
Other symptoms during menopause and post menopause of: fast
pulse; vaginal dryness, atrophic vaginitis, thinning of vaginal
walls; faintness in a warm room; headaches before periods,
right-sided migraine; constipation with hard, burnt looking
stools; easy bruising; swollen finger joints; arthritis,
rheumatic knee pains; dry cough or sore throat; difficulty
breathing; insomnia; fluid retention; ovarian cysts.Mental confusion, morose, complaining, and easily prone to
anger over small matters. Anxiety with insecurity about the
future and poverty. They have a great desire for stillness.
Symptoms are
Better from: rest, peace and quiet, sitting, cool open
air, cold and warm compresses, evening; and
Worse from: slightest movement, physical exertion,
warmth, change of weather, from cold to warm, hot weather,
summer after cool days, hot stuffy room, morning, afternoon, 9
p.m., 3 a.m.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Bryonia alba [BRY]— Antidoted by: ACON, ALUM,
ANT-C, BELL, BERB, CARB-V, CAMPH, CHAM, CLEM, FERR, IGN, MEZ,
MUR-AC, NUX-V, PHOS, PULS, RHUS-T, RHUS-T, SENEGA, SULPH.
It antidotes: ACON, ALUM, ANT-C, ANT-T, CALC, CHAM,
CHLOR, CHIN, CLEM, DAPH, FRAG, LAC-AC, MEZ, MERC, NUX-V,
RAN-B, RHOD, RHUS-T, SCROF, SULPH.
Incompatible: CALC (which it should not follow); acid,
lemon.
Compatible: LYC.
Acute of: ALUM, NAT-M.Hot flashes moving upwards with hot sweats and
perspiration on face and hands, worse before periods and
alternating with anxiety, palpitations, and chills. During
menopause they feel fatigue and chilliness without cause.Other symptoms during menopause of: flooding; menstrual
periods and non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia) during and
after menopause; congestion of female organs; cramps in limbs
during the night; dry skin; legs fall asleep; backaches
especially in damp weather; arthritic lumps; swelling of finger
joints; osteoporosis; left-sided headaches worse before periods;
tinnitis; weight gain; yeast infections; cervical erosion;
varicose veins. They are generally weary and worse during
menopause.Anxious and distressed feelings are brought on easily from
their very own thoughts and from thinking about “it.”
If ill or anxious, they become spineless and are sure they going
to die. Their have feelings of inadequacy. Anxiety in pit of
stomach, fearful with claustrophobia and agoraphobia. Easily
alarmed and distressed by physical disfigurement, they cannot
bear to be observed. They suffer from poor memory, confusion,
irritability, and weepiness.
Symptoms are
Better from: dry climate and weather, window open,
breathing fresh air, heat and warmth, rest, loosening
clothing, talking or being with others, when constipated; and
Worse from: raw cold, drafts, humidity, weather change,
from warm to cold, overheating, wetness, warmth of bed, full
moon, any exertion, mental or physical, ascending stairs and
hills, lifting, stooping, straining, alone, at night, morning
on waking, after midnight, 3 a.m., 2 p.m., right-side,
pressure of clothes, worry, mentals after sex, before menses,
during menses, menopause.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Calcarea carbonica [CALC]— Antidoted by: ARG-N,
BRY, CAMPH, CHIN, HEP, IP, MEZ, NIT-AC, NIT-S-D, NUX-V, PHOS,
SEP, SULPH (if taken after).
Incompatible: BAR-C, BRY (should not precede before
CALC), BAR-C, HEP; KALI-BI, SULPH & NIT-AC (should not
follow CALC); (onions & garlic?).
It antidotes: AGAR, ANT-C, BISM, CHIN, CHIN-S, COP,
DIG, MEZ, NIT-AC, PHOS.
Compatible: after ALL-C, LYC, during SULPH but not
after.
Chronic of: BELL.Hot flashes in the evening at 10:30 p.m.
Other symptoms during menopause of: external numbness and
feeling as if whole body is numb; pain under left breast;
uterine pain; jerking movements; insomnia.Particularly for active women; with rheumatic conditions, who
are nervous and suffer ovarian irritation, uterine cramps and
heavy limbs. Depression with sensation of gloomy cloud
enveloping her.
Symptoms are
Better from: rest, warmth, warm wraps, open air,
eating, continued motion, pressure, grasping things; and
Worse from: menopause, during menses, morning, night,
cold (except headache), damp cold air, change of weather,
movement, emotions, alcohol.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Cimicifuga racemosa [CIMIC]— Antidoted by:
LYCPS.There is obesity and/or real noted weight gain during
menopause.
Hot flushes especially in the face; with red and flushed
face; heat flushing ascends upwards to and of the face; sweating
on front of body from slightest exertion, sweats with
offensive odor.Other symptoms during menopause: nosebleeds; cutting pains in
lower abdomen; skin symptoms; red discoloration of the face;
numbness of hands; brittle fingernails; skin eruptions, skin
rashes on back of neck, itchy scalp; fainting that is worse in a
warm room; weakness; left-sided headaches and migraines; scanty
periods or heavy periods, non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia);
yeast infections, vaginal discharge; vaginal dryness; ovarian
cysts; arthritic lumps; tinnitis; fainting in a warm room;
flatulence and cutting pains; sudden weakness and weariness.
They feel generally worse during menopause.Matter of fact people, who are basically uncomplicated, warm
hearted and down to earth. Indecisive, fickle and cautious, any
problems make them vacillate and hesitate. Anxious, moody and
full of fearful forebodings especially about the future, and
they fear the loss of loved ones. Depression, weepiness,
over-excitable, irritability and difficulty concentrating.
Symptoms are
Better from: open fresh air, wrapping up warmly, in the
dark, resting, night, belching, after eating; and
Worse from: cold, and damp conditions, night, before
midnight, on waking, warmth of bed, wet feet, during and after
menses, menopause, suppression of skin eruptions with
steroids, scratching, left-side.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Graphites [GRAPH]— Antidoted by: ACON, ARS,
CAMPH, CHIN, NUX-V.
Incompatible: RHUS-T, wine.
It antidotes: ARS-I, RHUS-T.
Compatible: LYC.Hot flashes with sensation as if about to perspire but no
moisture; perspiration in single parts, especially during
forenoon, and ameliorated while eating. Anxiety during flushes
of heat during menopause.Other symptoms during menopause: headaches; sinking feeling
in stomach; vaginal sensitivity and nervous irritability of
female organs and tissue; sinking feeling.Depression and grief, with hysterical tendencies,
nervousness, and irritability during menopause. They are on an
emotional roller-coaster and there is emotional intensity and
can enjoy being sad. They suffer many internal conflict with
themselves.
Symptoms are
Better from: while eating, warmth, change of position,
when alone, deep breathing, walking, occupation and diversion,
distracting activity; and
Worse from: emotions, chagrin, worry, fright, loss of a
person or possession dear to them, grief, repressed anxiety,
suppressed depression, consolation, at the same hour each day,
morning, open air, cold, external warmth, after meals,
tobacco, smoking, strong odors, right side, yawning, standing,
before and during menses.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Ignatia imara [IGN]— Antidoted by: ACET-AC,
ARN, CAMPH, CHAM, COCC, COFF, PULS.
Incompatible: COFF, TAB, NUX-V; coffee, sweets.
It antidotes: ARN, BRY, CALAD, CHAM, NUX-V, PULS, SEL,
ZINC; brandy, chamomile tea, coffee, tobacco.
Compatible: NAT-M.
Acute of: NAT-M, SEP, SIL.Hot flashes in the face.
Other symptoms during menopause of: flooding and heavy
periods during menopause; pains in the uterus; breast pain;
vaginal thrush; rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back or neck
pains; involuntary urination; progressive deafness; headaches;
insomnia; peculiar characteristic of the pains of this remedy is
that they alternate sides; trembling; anxiety about health; very
hungry, cannot eat enough to satisfy; as hungry after eating as
before; faintness and sinking feeling in the stomach; dislike of
tight clothing and stuffiness; light headed, floating sensations
makes them feel as if they are going to faint.Very complaining during peri-menopause and menopause.
Nervous, restless, cannot sit still, fidgety hands. Indifference
and disgust for life. Fear that they will never recover. Intense
fears about cancer and heart disease; can’t think of anything
but own condition. Forgets how to talk; stammering and difficult
speech. Thinks everyone looks down on them and feels insulted.
Thinks everything they say is a lie.
Symptoms are
Better from: when busy mentally and physically; and
Worse from: emotions, anger, fright, worry, grief,
mental exertion, night, 2 a.m., summer, new moon, unsatisfied
sexual desire, sexual excess, summer, hot weather.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Kali bromatum [KALI-BR]— Antidoted by: NUX-V,
HELON, CAMPH, ZINC; vegetable acids, oils.
It Antidotes: lead poisoning.
Compatible: CROT-T.Hot flashes especially in the evening and after exertion;
flushing moves upwards; with perspiration on upper part of
body day and night, with palpitations, and during slight
exertion or mental activity and while writing.Other symptoms during menopause: great nervousness and
tension with palpitations; fainting; dry skin; loss of appetite;
backaches.Fear of change, they fear the unfamiliar and unproved. They
worry about everything. Anxiety is felt in the stomach with
butterflies.
Symptoms are
Better from: warmth, and moist weather, open air,
daytime, during the day while moving about, motion, sitting
with elbows on knees; and
Worse from: cold air in cold weather or surroundings,
winter, changes in weather, wet weather, drafts, cold bathing
and compresses, overheating, right-side, after sexual
intercourse, before menses, 3-5 a.m., early morning, after
exertion, sudden motion, stooping, touch, rest, hunger.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Kali carbonicum [KALI-C]— Antidoted by: COFF,
CAMPH.
It Antidotes: DULC.
Chronic of: COLOC.The whole body feels burning heat and sweats, but is
always relieved by warmth.Irritable and restless, and must move constantly especially
in the evening and at night. Throw things away and weeps from
music.
Symptoms are
Better from: warmth, motion, warm diet; and
Worse from: open air, cold, summer, rest, during and
after menses, sexual intercourse, sex touching, lying down, 6
p.m.-6 a.m., bad smells, eating and fasting.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Kreosotum [KREOS]— Antidoted by: ACON, NUX-V,
FERR.
Incompatible: CARB-V, taken after CHIN.
It Antidotes: GUA, PLB.Sudden heat flushes and clammy sweats during the day;
with heat and burning pain in the vertex (top) of head,
heat flushes in face and redness of face; flushing from
emotions, from mental exertion, after eating; heat flushes may
be with or without perspiration, and sweats may come on with and
from mental exertion; hot flashes and sweats at night;
perspiration is clammy and may be better after eating; profuse
perspiration of female genitals during menopause. Menopause
causes many aggravations and one does not feel well during and
after.Other symptoms during menopause: constricted feeling around
abdomen, worse pressure of cloths; stomach feels empty;
sensation of a ball in the throat; weak empty feeling in
stomach; diarrhea; hemorrhoids; weariness; difficulty breathing;
nose bleeds; dizziness; palpitations; fainting; convulsions;
weakness; vertigo and tinnitis; violent and burning headaches at
top of head, pain in temples, and left-sided migraines, worse on
waking in the morning; high blood pressure, heart feels too
large, and there is a cramp-like pain in the chest wall over the
heart; palpitations; chest congestion and heavy feeling in
chest; cramps during the night; neuralgia; insomnia;
convulsions; ovarian fibroids; ovarian cysts; hemorrhoids are
worse during menopause; congestion and nervous irritability of
female organs and tissue; uterine pains; flooding, heavy
menstrual periods and/or non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia)
during menopause with black, thick and offensive blood; desire
for coffee; bruises easily; hives and boils. High sexual energy
and insatiable desire; increased desire during menses, pregnancy
and menopause; feels worse from suppressed sexual desire.Depression and irritability comes on before, during and after
menopause, and there are strong tendencies to unwarranted
suspicion, envy, jealousy, insecurity and resentment. They can
be excitable, forgetful, hysterical, and behave like a crazy
person. They can suffer insanity and anger with anxiety during
menopause. Mental over-excitement, overly talkative changing
from one subject to another. Anxiety in the morning and on
waking. They are compelled to hurry in every thing they do.
There may be poor memory and confusion.
Symptoms are
Better from: free discharges, loosening cloths,
sitting, breathing, open air, cool fresh air, cold, warm
compresses, alone, night for mental labor, eating, swallowing
food; and
Worse from: in the morning and from sleep, menopause,
start and close of menses, left-side, left then right side, 11
a.m.; heat of room and sun, warm and or wet weather, warm
bath, spring, summer, summer solstice, sun, scratching, touch,
pressure, tight constrictive clothes especially around neck,
throat or waist, narcotics, empty swallowing.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Lachesis muta [LACH]— Antidoted by: ALUM, AMBR,
ARS, BELL, CARB-V, CEDR, COCC, COFF, MERC, OP, RHUS-T, TARENT;
alcohol, salt.
Incompatible: ACET-AC, AM-C, CARB-AC, DULC, SEP.
It antidotes: APIS, ARS, BUFO, CARB-V, CROT-H, KALI-BI,
MAG-P, RHUS-T, RUMX, SABAD. A LACH Aggravation is countered by
BELL.
Compatible: HEP, LYC.Hot flashes that move upward to the face, with clammy
sticky sweats, worse in the evening, crowded room and warm
room; offensive smelling sweats.Other symptoms during menopause: vaginal dryness; involuntary
urination; arthritic lumps; rheumatic pain in extremities
especially hip and knee; swelling of finger joints; numbness of
hands; backaches better for motion; cramps in limbs during the
night; anxiety in pit of stomach; fainting worse in a room full
of people and warm room; dry skin; boils; varicose veins;
osteoporosis; right-sided migraines; tinnitis; difficult
breathing; lack of appetite; overweight; weariness before
periods; dry skin.They are armored and prickly if they feel censored or
criticized, the defensive mode is a hair-triggered anger with
similarities to a porcupine. Always defending their autonomy,
they tend to be self protective. They dislike confrontation, and
prefer diplomacy. Anticipation anxiety, performance anxiety,
stage-fright, an upcoming engagement, pre-examination nerves,
with fear of public failure, and of breaking down under stress,
but they perform well.
Symptoms are
Better from: movement, motion of limbs on beginning to
move, sitting, lying on back, bending forward, cool air, open
air, loosening or removing clothing, belching and passing
flatus, urinating, alone with someone in next room; sympathy,
after midnight, eating; and
Worse from: afternoon, 4-8 p.m., awakening, right side,
extending to left side, rest, after sleep, sexual intercourse,
tight clothing, warm room or heat, hot air, change of
temperature, cold air, wind, wet, stormy weather, warm
compresses, sunburn, alone, a room full of people, sexual
intercourse.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Lycopodium clavatum [LYC]— Antidoted by: ACON,
ARG-N, CAMPH, CAUST, CHAM, COFF, MERC, NUX-V, PULS.
Incompatible: COFF; coffee.
It Antidotes: ALL-S, ALOE, CAMPH, CHIN, MERC, SABAD,
TAB.
Compatible: BELL, BRY, CARB-V, CALC, GRAPH, HYOS, LACH,
LED, PHOS, SEP, SIL, STRAM, SULPH, VERAT.
Chronic of: CHEL, IOD, PULS, RHUS-T.Menopausal dryness and vaginal thinning; intense vaginal pain.
Flooding is excessive and heavy.Emotionally delicate, retentive, mulls and dwells about the
past and is resentful. There is great fear of loss, of losing a
lover, loss of a loved one, a parent or their child. Dread of
abandonment, betrayal, and the loss the self. Fear of and
sensitive to rejection and being hurt emotionally. They can feel
ignored, deserted, forsaken and abandoned. Solitary and tearful
depression as a result of suppressing sadness and an unconscious
fear of emotional pain. Unresolved grief from the past and their
childhood.
Symptoms are
Better from: when alone, open air, cold, cold bathing,
lying down and after, continual movement, walking, evening,
during and after perspiring, empty stomach, fasting; and
Worse from: morning, 10-11 a.m., being consoled,
sympathy, weeping, talking, after eating, hot bathing, warmth,
heat, sun, summer, seaside, damp, stormy weather,
thunderstorm, spring.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Natrum muriaticum [NAT-M]— Antidoted by: ARS,
CAMPH, NUX-V, PHOS, SEP
It Antidotes: AGN, ALUM, APIS, ARG-N, CHIN, QUIN.
Compatible: EUP-PER, IGN; before- SEP, THUJ; after-
CALC-P, FERR-P, KALI-M, KALI-P, KALI-S, NAT-S.
Chronic of: APIS, CAPS, BRY, IGN.Hot flashes while eating dinner, and from movement, with
nausea, and better lying down; and profuse perspiration
on face and in the evening, of female genitals, and from
anxiety. Other symptoms during menopause: fast pulse; heavy
periods; non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia); faintness.Aggressive and hyper with a fiery temperament. Nervous
irritability with anxiety and frayed nerves in the business
person and executive type. A true addictive personality whose
vehicle for escape and dependencies may change, but addiction is
always present. Power and control can be the drug. They are
anxious about their condition and talks constantly about their
sufferings and health. Angry and delusional imaginings during
menopause.
Symptoms are
Better from: passing wind, free discharges, darkness,
evening, at rest, lying down, napping in the evening, wet,
moist air, damp weather, strong pressure, wrapping head,
fasting; and
Worse from: stimulants, drugs, alcohol, coffee, tea,
noise, music, odors, sitting, touch, pressure, cold, cold
weather, cold wind, dry weather, chilly air, drafts, disturbed
sleep, 2-3 a.m., early morning, mental exertion, sexual
intercourse, anger, disappointment, sedentary habits,
overheating, after meals, over-eating.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Nux vomica [NUX-V]— Antidoted by: ACON, AMBR,
AM-M, ARS, BELL, BRY, CAMPH, CHAM, COCC, COFF, IGN, IRIS, MEZ,
OP, PALL, PHOS, PLAT, STRAM, THUJ; wine, coffee.
Incompatible: ASTER, IGN, ZINC; wine, coffee.
It antidotes: ACON, AESC, ALL-C, ALOE, AMBR, AM-C,
ALUMN, ARS, BRY, CALC, CARB-AN, CARB-V, CAUST, CHAM, CHIN,
COLCH, CUPR, GLON, GRAPH, GRAT, GUAI, IP, IRIS, KALI-BR,
KREOS, LIL-T, LITH-C, LYC, MAG-C, MAG-M, MERC, MEZ, NAT-M,
NUX-M, PHOS, PODO, PULS, STRAM, STRY, TAB, TELL, THUJ.
Compatible: SULPH & before SULPH.
Acute of: SEP, SULPH.
Chronic of: PULS.Hot flashes as if dashed with warm water, coming upwards
from the stomach or back, and with weakness, also coming on
during sleep or in the evening; heat flushes from emotions,
or alternating with anger; sweating is clammy and profuse
on the front of body, abdomen and chest.Other symptoms during menopause: hemorrhaging and profuse
bleeding during peri-menopause; weakness; fast pulse; numb
hands; involuntary urination; dry skin; osteoporosis; itchy
scalp; left-sided headaches, or migraines; sudden fainting worse
in a warm room; weight gain with fluid retention; craves salt
and sweets; difficulty breathing.Diffusion, in essence a spreading outward emotionally without
boundaries, they drift with the current. Free-floating anxiety
and panic attacks with fear are common. They become more anxious
and fearful when alone and desires company. Fear that something
will happen, of death especially in the evening, at night, when
alone in bed. They can also be terrified in a room full of
people if they cannot think of what to talk about. Weeping
ameliorates their fear and anxiety. There is poor memory,
confusion, and they are over-excitable. Depression when they are
alone with a need reassurance, sympathy and people around them.
Symptoms are
Better from: warmth, open air, cold bathing, sleeping,
even short nap, in the dark, massage, sympathy; and
Worse from: left-side, lying in bed, putting hands in
cold water, bathing in luke warm water, getting wet in hot
weather, twilight, during sunset, evening, dark, electrical
changes, lightning, during thunder, stormy and windy weather,
sudden changes of weather, drenching rains, cold (except
headaches), winter, odors, smell of food and flowers,
emotions, alone, sexual excess, lose of fluids, narcotics and
anesthetic drugging.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Phosphorus [PHOS]— Antidoted by: ARG-N, ARS,
CALC, COFF, MEZ, NUX-V, SEP, TER.
Incompatible: CAUST & should not precede or follow
CAUST; coffee, wine.
It Antidotes: BRY, CALC, CAMPH, IOD, MEZ, NAT-M, NUX-V,
PETR, RUMX, STANN, TAB, TER; turpentine, chloroform.
Compatible: CIST, LYC, MAG-C.
Chronic of: ALL-CEP.Heat flushing as if warm water is poured over one, with
perspiration moving upwards; hot flashes in the face in the
evening, after eating, and during heat; hot flushes prevent
sleep. Other symptoms during menopause: painful periods near
menopause; heavy periods during menopause; non-menstrual
bleeding (metrorrhagia); involuntary urination; brittle
fingernails; skin eruptions.Depression, morose, cross and irritability during menopause.
A deep persistent depression and chronic despondency is full of
remorse, despair, dejection, fear, insecurity and feeling
forsaken. Low self-esteem and lack of confidence, they feel
underprivileged, undeserving, the underdog, and defeated before
they’ve started. Fatalistic and pessimistic, they feel doomed
and despair of recovery and constant dwelling on dying. They
wring their hands anxiously.
Symptoms are
Better from: heat, warmth, summer, wrapping up warmly,
warm clothing always, holding arms away from body, bathing,
while eating, rest, free profuse perspiration; and
Worse from: cold, air-conditioning, open air, out of
doors, changes in weather, from cold to warm, drafts, autumn,
hot sunshine, winter, before and during thunderstorms, before
electrical storm, spring (skin affections reappear),
uncleanliness, while fasting, after eating.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Psorinum [PSOR]— Antidoted by: SEP.
Inimical: CON, SEP, coffee.
PULSATILLA
Hot flashes of especially
the face, and the rest of the body feels chilly when not
flushing; hot sweats worse at night and from heat, but is not
thirsty; is almost always weepy. Other symptoms during
menopause: vaginal yeast infections; cervical erosion; asthma
starting during menopause; irregular periods; uterine pains and
non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia); involuntary urination;
varicose veins; nose bleeds; left-sided migraines and headaches
with pain in temples; tinnitis; palpitations; insomnia; skin
bruises easily; rheumatic pains in extremities, especially hip
pains; weight gain; fluid retention; desires sweets;
osteoporosis; post menopausal ailments and hormonal disturbances
(estrogen). Female problems and hormonal imbalances of
menopause, miscarriage, and infertility. Given constitutionally
it regulates high estrogen metabolism with progesterone
imbalance.Highly emotional and feminine people who fear being
neglected, feel easily slighted and craves sympathy. Though
generally mild mannered, their personalities can bend
“which ever way the wind blows,” changeable, blowing
hot and cold. Constant and lifelong fears of anything or
everything, with fixed ideas about religion, sex and food. They
are weighed down by their anxiety and feel cautious, discouraged
and suicidal. Depression with feelings of abandonment, neglect
and dependency on others.Anxiety is felt in the stomach. Depression and weepiness.
Mental imbalance, changeable moods, over-excitable;
claustrophobia; anxiety in pit of stomach during peri-menopausal
period.
Symptoms are
Better from: fresh open air, cool rooms, windows open,
cold, dry weather, cold bathing, cold compresses, slow
walking, gentle motion, weeping, sympathy, evening; and
Worse from: heat and warmth, warm rooms, humid
conditions, change in weather from cold to warm and warm to
cold, being chilled and wet weather; too many clothes, warm
compresses, late afternoon, evening, night, after eating.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Pulsatilla [PULS]— Antidoted by: ANT-T, ARG-M,
ARG-N, ASAF, NUX-V, IGN, CHAM, COFF, SPIG, STANN; coffee.
Incompatible: SEP.
It antidotes: AGAR, AMBR, ANT-T, ARG-M, ARS, ARUM-T,
ASAF, AUR, BELL, CANTH, CHAM, CHIN, CHIN-S, COFF, COLCH, DAPH,
EUPHR, FERR, HAM, IGN, KALI-BI, KALI-M, LIL-T, LITH-C, LYC,
MAG-C, PLAT, RAN-B, SABAD, SABIN, SEL, SPIG, STANN, STRAM,
SUL-AC, SULPH, TAB, THUJ, VALER, VIOL-T.
Acute of: NUX-V, SIL, SULPH.Hot flashes that move upward with profuse perspiration, and
weakness after a flush; especially during the day in the
afternoon, in the evening and at night, and worse for slightest
exertion mental or physical; anxiety during hot flashes; hot
sweats worse at night; offensive smelling sweats; profuse
perspiration of female genitals during menopause.Other symptoms during menopause: anxiety; palpitations;
weakness and sudden fainting worse before periods and in a room
full of people; sinking sensation in the stomach; weight gain;
increased or lack of appetite; difficult breathing; hair loss;
migraines, left-sided headaches, burning at top of head; nose
bleeds; early, irregular and heavy periods with flooding;
congestion and nervous irritability of female organs and tissue;
backaches better for movement; involuntary urination; nose
bleeds; osteoporosis; vaginal discharge, vaginal dryness;
vaginal yeast infections; vaginal pain during sexual
intercourse; uterine pain; ovarian pain; cervical erosion; heavy
menstrual periods during, metrorrhagia during and after
menopause; total loss of sexual libido; constipation; weariness;
generally chilly.Hysterical tendencies during menopause; anxiety and mental
imbalance in peri-menopause and during menopause. Anxiety during
menopause with flushes of heat. Anxiety in the evening but
improves in the morning. Anxiety makes them walk faster.
Agoraphobia with fear of going out; dread of meeting with
friends. Claustrophobia in narrow places. Poor memory and
difficulty concentrating worse under stress; irritable and
over-sensitive. Menopause causes may symptoms. Depression is
worse on waking in the morning, but better after getting up.
They become indifferent to everything and everyone with disgust
for life. They do not want to do anything, neither work nor
play, even thinking is an exertion. They tend sulk and lash out
at those closest. Withdraws and may use alcohol or marijuana to
escape.
Symptoms are
Better from: vigorous exercise and motion, walking
fast, rapid motion, dancing, lying down, rising up, napping,
crossing limbs, open air, during a storm, thunder and
lightnings, afternoon, evening after eating, when alone, firm
pressure, touch, loosening clothes, heat/warmth, hot
compresses, drawing up limbs, after sleep, afternoon,
darkness, tobacco; and
Worse from: rest, lying in bed, before sleep, during
first sleep, after sleep in the morning, slow movement,
physical exertion, jarring, kneeling, stooping, while
standing, touch, after sex, sexual excess, before and during
menses, left-side, consolation, morning, evening, emotional
upsets, becoming cold, open air, when heated, before
thunderstorms, full moon, increasing and decreasing moon,
spring, winter, dusk, during and after perspiration, washing.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Sepia [SEP]— Antidoted by: ACET-AC, ACON,
ANT-C, ANT-T, ARG-N, RHUS-T, SULPH; vegetable acids.
Incompatible: LACH, PULS, PSOR.
It Antidotes: ANAC, CALC, CIST, DAPH, RHUS-T, ANT-T,
NAT-M; CHIN, MERC, NAT-P, PHOS, PSOR, SARS, SULPH, TAB.
Compatible: EUP-PER, LYC.
Chronic of: IGN, NUX-V.Vaginal dryness and thinning, atrophic vaginitis, with
very painful soreness from sexual intercourse; involuntary
urination.
Symptoms are
Better from: after breakfast, while eating, lying in
bed, after lying down, warmth and heat, after sexual
intercourse, light, yawning, rest; and
Worse from: early morning, 3 p.m., waking, after sleep,
after afternoon nap, dehydration, mental affections and
emotional upsets from anger, thinking of symptoms, sexual
excesses, suppressed sexual desire.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Staphysagria [STAPH]— Antidoted by: AMBR,
CAMPH.
Incompatible: RAN-B also before or after.
It Antidotes: AMBR, COLOC, MERC, PH-AC, OP, THUJ.
Chronic of: COLOC.Hot flashes in the chest and ascending upwards to the face,
heat in head; that are worse for heat of any kind, in a warm
room, in the evening, at night, and in a room full of people;
weakness after a flush; hot sweats day and night; heat flushes
with perspiration worse before periods and in a room full of
people.Other symptoms during menopause: heavy periods or
non-menstrual bleeding (metrorrhagia) during menopause;
sleepiness and insomnia; fast pulse; fainting; nose bleeds;
burning feet, soles, palms, and top of head, heat in head;
rheumatic pains in extremities; cramps in limbs during the
night; left-sided headaches and migraines; tinnitis; asthma
starting during menopause; heavy periods during; osteoporosis;
feet and soles burning; skin eruptions, rashes, infections,
itching, hives, boils, dry skin; bruises easily; tingling,
prickling or legs falls asleep; diarrhea; vaginal pain during
sexual intercourse; flatulence, stools like balls; weight gain;
lack of appetite, craves sweets worse before periods; weariness.Nervous and irritable they are prone to anxiety about their
health and skin, and they are not easily reassured. The anger
may be suppressed, but is expressed as anxious itching
especially of the skin. Anxiety and fear with butterflies in
stomach. Depression, irritability, and weeping during menopause.
Depression with cowardice and despondency. Taciturn irritability
accompanies their depression which can be with constant dwelling
on their condition with wringing of their hands. Weepiness. They
feel generally worse during menopause. Chaos is appealing and
they find clutter and messy surroundings comforting, or has a
theoretical desire for neatness.
Symptoms are
Better from: open air, must have windows open, dry,
warm weather, dry heat, walking, motion, darkness, lying on
the right side, lying on affected part, movement, scratching,
motion, after perspiring; and
Worse from: heat of any kind, being heated, warmth of
bed, warm room, atmospheric changes, wet weather, stormy
weather, extreme cold, water, bathing, menopause, hunger,
delay in eating, suppressions, periodically, at rest, after
long sleep, staying in one position, standing still, sustained
effort, talking, morning, 11 a.m., night, wool, vaccinations,
narcotics.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Sulphur [SULPH]— Antidoted by: ACON, ARG-N,
BRY, CAMPH, CHIN, FERR, HYDR, MERC, PETR, PULS, RHUS-T, SEP,
SIL, THUJ.
Incompatible: RAN-B, tea.
It Antidotes: ACON, ALOES, ALUMN, BRY, CALC, CANTH,
CHIN, COP, GUA, HYDR, IOD, MERC, NIT-AC, OLND, PHYT, RHUS-T,
SEP, THUJ.
Compatible: CALC (before or during, but do no follow),
CALC-P, CHAM, LYC, MANG, MED, NUX-V, SARS.Hot flashes in face, with clammy, sticky sweats, worse in
the evening, at night, and after exercise; red face; with
perspiration and especially while eating warm food. Other
symptoms during menopause of: trembling inside; pains at
menopause; cervical erosion; prolapse uterus and vagina;
emptiness in stomach; nosebleeds; canker sores and mouth ulcers;
alcoholism; weariness.Older women who are weak during the menopausal years. Hurry
and haste in movements, cannot do things fast enough. Irritable
and fretful over slightest cause.
Symptoms are
Better from: warmth, moderate temperatures, rest, hands
near head; and
Worse from: menopause, lifting arms, odor of coffee,
evening.
Remedy Interactions & Antidotes
Sulfuricum acidum [SUL-AC]— Antidoted by: PULS.
It Antidotes: CAP, IP; lead poisoning.
Herbal Supplements
Natural Forms of Estrogen
In addition to homeopathic treatment, natural phytoestrogen
supplementation can be helpful. Phytoestrogen stimulates
estrogen production if your levels are low. It also lowers
hormone levels that are too high. Estriol, one of the
natural forms of estrogen which occurs in plants, is not
patentable and has, therefore, basically been ignored by
pharmaceutical companies because they can’t make enough money
producing it.It can help to get natural forms of estrogen.
Natural forms of gentle estrogens are available from soy
products, wild yams, and many plant species containing
phytoestrogens including, for example: Chinese Ginseng, Black
cohosh, Licorice root, Sarsaparilla, Dong Quai, Damiana,
Motherwort, Mexican Yam, Chaste Berry, Red clover, Alfalfa,
Fennel. Another good source is bioflavonoids from fruits.
These do not overload your body with estrogen, nor do they
stimulate the growth of estrogen-sensitive tissues in your
breasts and uterus which can cause cancer.Other natural supplements: Evening Primrose oil caps, Royal
Jelly; Bee pollen. Vitamin E, B complex, C, & D, Calcium
citrate & Magnesium together, are excellent supplements
before, during, and after menopause.Because fat cells can also make small amounts of estrogen,
women who are overweight when they are going through menopause
may have fewer problems with hot flashes and osteoporosis (both
of which are related to lack of estrogen).If you wish to look into the subject of natural estrogen
sources and how to use them, there is a book
on the subject available in our bookstore:Without Estrogen: Natural Remedies for Menopause and Beyond
by Dee Ito
Synopsis: Medical journalist Dee Ito explores natural options to
estrogen. For women who prefer not to take estrogen because of its risks
and undesired side effects, here is an in-depth report on using
vitamins, herbs, and lifestyle changes to treat menopausal and
postmenopausal symptoms.
1st Edition Hardcover
246 pages
Copyright
© Erika Price, DHM. 2000