Homeopathy has been the choice of mothers all over the world for the last 200 years. It is of exceptional value in the treatment of common childhood illnesses such as colds, croup, conjunctivitis and, in particular, chicken pox. If you are lucky enough to have your children with this usually mild illness, you can speed recovery and make the child or even the adult more comfortable with the help of homeopathy.
In homeopathy, we consider the key symptoms of disease and an expression of what is going on in the body. So instead of suppressing the symptoms with drugs, we find a substance in nature that includes the same symptoms that the disease presents. We might ask, “Is this case of chickenpox exhausting? Is there restlessness? Do the pustules cover the entire body or are they located in a small area? What about mental state? Are you anxious or irritable?” All these idiosyncrasies are an expression of diseases that are linked to chickenpox. Therefore, all must be considered. This is what makes homeopathy so unique and effective. See the person, not the disease.
Homeopathy is a medical format that, instead of covering up symptoms, stimulates the body’s ability to heal itself. It is gentle, inexpensive, and never interferes with any other medication. Best of all, it works. And this is how it is used: once you choose the remedy that best suits the child’s illness, one dose every 3 to 5 hours for 2 to 3 days has historically been the best administration. The more severe the child’s suffering, the more frequently the remedy should be repeated. Once the improvement is established, the remedy must be stopped.
When it comes to most cases of chickenpox, the remedy of historic proportions by far is Antimonium Tart 30. There are other remedies to consider, but this is usually the first to consider. Generally, the person who fits her need is sleepy and sweats easily. When the pustules are delayed and if there is nausea, the Antimonium tart will be a good option.
If, on the other hand, the disease presents with pustules that discharge thick matter and the child feels worse at night, it has been shown that the remedy of choice is Mercurius. In this case, there is also a lot of perspiration and general weakness. Sometimes, there are other symptoms that accompany it, such as a sore throat or sores in the mouth or nose.
When the itching is intense and there is a lot of restlessness, the remedy is probably Rhus tox 30. Often the itching is so maddening that the only relief comes from boiling water. This is not to say that this is necessarily advisable, but when made into a comforting method, it will usually point directly to the need for Rhus tox.
Sometimes there is a delay in the ability to recover, such as when weeks go by. This may require a mild stimulus. If the child is also weak and his appetite is distorted, Sulfur 30 is probably the remedy.
As in everything in homeopathy, the choice of remedy is determined by the presentation of symptoms. It is specific to the child, not specific to the disease. Homeopathy is the medicine of reasoning. It is gentle, effective, safe, and will not cause any side effects. The next time your family is visited by chickenpox, consider the medicine of rational thought. Choose homeopathy.
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and cannot be construed as medical advice. The reader is encouraged to make independent inquiries and seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider.
