Although I work mostly in physical medicine these days, I used to be a homoeopath as well. Please note that the spelling is correct - only in the USA and Canada do they spell the word without the first 'o', i.e. 'homeopath'. Anyway - this will be the first of a few blogs leading up to the holiday season on how to combat the excesses of eating, how to treat a upset tummy, headaches etc. Today will deal with homoeopathy.
Two homoeopathic remedies spring to mind - NUX VOMICA and ARSENICUM ALBUM. They are both polychrest remedies in that they are used in several different conditions (remember though in homoepathy it is the person who is treated not just the presenting symptoms). NUX VOMICA is excellent for indigestion, eating too much, bloatedness, feeling out of sorts, hangover, irritability and feeling 'yucky'. ARSENICUM ALBUM is first class in nausea, diarrhoea, burning, heartburn, eating foods that are 'off' or stale. Doses should be taken every half hour until symptoms ease - then stop taking it! In really acute symptoms you may take a dose every five minutes for the first half hour, then half hourly. They may easily be found in a health food shop, chemist or drug store and are usually sold in a 6c potency. If you can get hold of a 30c potency (and if the symmptom picture is correct) the 30c works quicker than the 6c. Do NOT attempt to take a remedy with a higher potency unless you have received professional guidance.
Better still - enjoy yourselves but don't drink alcohol!!
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