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Piriformis syndrome is a set of symptoms that arise when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed by the spasms/contraction of the piriformis muscle. Piriformis is a small muscle present deep in the gluteal region (the buttocks). The primary function of this muscle is to rotate and move the thigh externally. The factors that predispose a person to piriformis syndrome include tightness or overuse of piriformis muscle, injury to the hip, inflammation, excessive stress on the piriformis muscle as a result of prolonged sitting and long-distance running or scar on the muscle. There is a great scope of treating piriformis syndrome in the homeopathic system of medicine. Homeopathic medicines work to relax the contracted piriformis muscle and effectively manage symptoms like pain, numbness and tingling in the buttocks and the lower limb along the course of the sciatic nerve. In mainstream medicine, the treatment for piriformis syndrome includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and corticosteroid injections that give temporary relief and can have side effects with prolonged use. However, homeopathic medicines are made of natural substances and can be safely used without any side effects. The main action of homeopathic medicines in piriformis syndrome is to relax muscle contraction. It is the key to providing complete recovery in these cases, as contracted muscle is the core problem giving rise to piriformis syndrome. Once this basic cause is treated, the symptoms start to get better and gradually resolve completely in some time, varying from a few weeks to a few months’ …

Inflammation of plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue in the sole of the foot running from the heel to the base of the toes is referred to as plantar fasciitis. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain in the heel. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. There is great scope for treating plantar fasciitis with homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines reduce inflammation and the attending symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Heel pain gets remarkably better with these medicines. In conventional treatment, painkillers are recommended or steroid injections are injected in the painful area. It may help but the results are short-lived. In cases that do not respond to medicines and injections, surgery is recommended. However, homeopathy offers long-term results with no side effects at all. Homeopathy is a great alternative that can help avoid surgical intervention if opted without much delay. Homeopathic medicines go to the core of the problem to treat its root cause. Initially, it reduces the inflammation of plantar fascia and reduces the intensity and frequency of symptoms and with time the symptoms go away completely. Taking the complete course of homeopathic treatment as suggested by a homeopathic doctor, cure occurs in most cases of mild to moderate intensity. The dosage, potency and repetition of the homeopathic medicine varies from case to case, so self- medication should be avoided. The homeopathic prescription for plantar fasciitis varies from case to case based on the symptom presentation. An individualized prescription is done …

If you have ever experienced a hard, grainy growth on the bottom of your feet that feel uncomfortable or painful, you will be familiar with plantar warts. These are warts that grow on the bottom of the foot (commonly on the heel or ball). They appear as hard and grainy growths and can appear alone, or in a group (called mosaic warts). The term plantar warts is made up of two words – plantar, which refers to the sole of the foot; and warts, which are benign, small, rough, hard, thick growths on the surface of the skin. These are often confused with corns or callus, which are just layers of dead skin. Plantar warts are not dangerous, but they are caused by a viral infection and become painful when they grow within a callus. Homeopathic medicine for plantar warts helps reduce the intensity of symptoms associated with warts and shrinks the growths over a period. Difference between Plantar warts and Corns: 1. Warts can appear anywhere on the sole of the foot while corns usually appear on the points of friction on the foot. 2. Corns do not itch or bleed while warts tend to do so. 3. There is no pain felt upon pinching a corn, but plantar warts are painful when pinched. 4. Corns are not contagious, while plantar warts are highly infectious. Homeopathic Treatment for Plantar Warts Homeopathic treatment for plantar warts involves boosting the immune system to fight the viral infection causing the condition. Homeopathic …

Most of the time, a woman’s body and mind undergo noticeable changes before the onset of periods. Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS refers to the symptoms experienced by women a few days before the appearance of their monthly periods. The symptoms are both mental and physical. The mental symptoms include irritability, mood swings, and a feeling of depression. The physical symptoms include breast tenderness or swelling, headache, abdominal bloating, constipation, diarrhea and acne (pimples). The symptoms vary from one woman to another and not every woman experiences all these symptoms. In every woman, though, any two or three of these symptoms stand out. The mental symptoms may appear in isolation or in combination with the physical symptoms. The symptoms usually disappear following the start of menstrual flow. The exact cause behind PMS is not known. However it is thought to be linked to hormonal changes and a reduced amount of serotonin (it has an important role in mood states of a person). Homeopathy offers an effective treatment for PMS with no side effects. Homeopathic remedies for premenstrual syndrome, which are sourced from natural substances, ensure that women get relief from the symptoms of PMS and that women do not have to endure a premenstrual phase that upsets their whole mental and physical makeup. Homeopathic medications provide long-term relief in cases of PMS. Initially homeopathic medicines work to manage acute symptoms first. Afterwards, it helps to gradually reduce the intensity of problem occurring each month. Mainstream medicine makes use of antidepressants, hormonal pills to deal with PMS …

Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs due to different infections is called pneumonia. The infection may be bacterial, viral or fungal. Pneumonia arises when an infectious agent crosses the defense mechanism of the upper respiratory system and the alveolar macrophages, reaches the lungs, and causes inflammation. Pneumonia which affects the entire lobe of a lung is known as lobar pneumonia. Pneumonia affecting small areas in several lobes of the lungs is called bronchopneumonia. Although pneumonia can affect people of any age group, but children aged two years or younger, and individuals who are 65 years of age or more are at the highest risk. Homeopathic treatment for pneumonia is very beneficial for affected patients. These medicines help in providing symptomatic improvement from pneumonia and resolve the inflammation of the alveoli of the lung. In each case of pneumonia, homeopathic medicines need to be carefully selected based upon the individual symptomatic presentation. When prescribed as per the prominent symptoms, homeopathic medicines have the ability to help in complete recovery from pneumonia. Homeopathic medicines that are highly effective for treating pneumonia are Bryonia, Arsenic Album, Phosphorus, Antimonium Tart, Hepar Sulph, Ipecac, Carbo Veg, and Senega. Homeopathic Treatment for Pneumonia 1. Bryonia – Top Grade Medicine for Pneumonia with Chest Pain Bryonia is an important treatment for pneumonia. It works well when chest pain accompanies pneumonia. The pain is stitching in nature. Chest pains get worse on coughing and deep breathing. While coughing, the patient needs to hold the chest because of …

Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a complication of Herpes Zoster also known as Shingles. Herpes Zoster is a viral infection caused by reactivation of Varicella Zoster virus (it is the same virus that causes chicken pox). Herpes Zoster is characterised by painful rash or blisters (fluid-filled bumps) on skin. The rash will only be on one side of the body, either right or left, in a particular area in a band-like pattern. If the pain of Herpes Zoster continues for more than three months in the affected skin areas after the skin rash has healed, then it is known as Post Herpetic Neuralgia. In one out of five people who get infected by Herpes Zoster, the person will have nerve pain following the healing of the rash. The stabbing type of pain may vary from discomfort to severe. Along with pain, burning, increased sensitivity, weakness of the affected skin area may also arise. The pain may continue for weeks, months or even a year after the rash has healed. Homeopathy is highly effective in treating neuralgic complaints i.e. nerve pain. Homeopathic medicines for post herpetic neuralgia are deep acting remedies that can help resolve the problem.  As a first step, homeopathy controls the intensity and frequency of the pain. Then the medicines work to remove the chronic and recurrent pain. In mainstream medicine, painkillers, steroids, pain-relieving skin patches, anti-convulsants and anti-depressants are given to manage pain in cases of post herpetic neuralgia. These give temporary pain relief but the pain does not …

Post Nasal Drip (PND) refers to mucus dripping from the back of the nose into the throat. It is also termed as the upper airway cough syndrome. PND is attended with a constant urge to clear the throat as the flow of the fluid in the throat is irritating. Another offshoot of PND is that the irritants present in the secretions could initiate a cough reflex. Homeopathic medicines offer a safe and natural cure for post nasal drip cases treating the problem very effectively. Homeopathy uses the body’s defense system to combat the cause behind PND naturally, hence this line of treatment is comparatively non-intrusive. Along with PND, associated symptoms like hoarse voice, sore throat, cough, hawking and bad breath also get relieved wonderfully with homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy offers long term relief and cure Homeopathy aims to heal the root cause behind sinusitis to give long-term relief and cure. As PND has various causes like cold, allergies, sinusitis, acid reflux, homeopathy addresses these underlying causes as per the case to provide magnificent results. Homeopathic treatment if continued regularly as guided by a homeopathic physician can result in great recoveries.  It can also help in reducing dependency on conventional medicines used for PND treatment. Individualized Medication As no two cases of PND are alike, the homeopathic medicines also vary from case to case. The characteristic peculiar symptoms in each case of PND help to decide the individualized prescription in every case. Treatment following this individualized way tends to bring miraculous cures in PND cases. Safe, …

Pregnancy is the most joyous but also trying time for a mother-to-be. She’s not only carrying a child, but along with it several dreams and hopes. Pregnancy, however, brings its fair share of medical complications and bodily changes, and though Homeopathic medicines are completely safe with zero side effects, extra caution is required on which Homeopathic remedy to give an expectant mother. You have to be cautious about the dosage, potency and repetition of Homeopathic remedies for pregnancy related complaints. In fact, for pregnancy-related complaints, Homeopathic medicines are not selected on the basis of a single symptom but are always ruled out after taking proper stock of each case. Homeopathic remedies should also not be taken haphazardly to cure pregnancy-related complaints. Top Homeopathic remedies for pregnancy related complaints Nux Vomica, Sepia and Ipecac: Homeopathic medicines for morning sickness during pregnancy Nux Vomica is a natural Homeopathic medicine for treatment of morning sickness during pregnancy. Nux Vomica can be used when the nausea and vomiting are worse in the morning. Such women may also suffer from acidity and constipation. Homeopathic medicine Sepia is suited for those women who have extreme nausea even on smelling or looking at food. Vomiting occurs after eating. Craving for pickles may also be found. Ipecac is also one of the best homeopathic remedies for pregnancy nausea when nausea and vomiting persist throughout the day. The tongue usually remains clean in the mother-to-be requiring Ipecac. Bryonia Alba, Alumina and Nux Vomica: Homeopathic medicines for constipation during pregnancy Homeopathic …

A type of sexual dysfunction, premature ejaculation is a term used for uncontrollable emissions occurring before or shortly after sexual penetration. They happen to occur very soon, at times even before sexual stimulation begins. Premature ejaculation is diagnosed when a person always or most of the time ejaculates within one minute of sexual penetration; a person is unable to delay ejaculation during intercourse. It is associated with several factors such as erectile dysfunction, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and some biological factors. Premature ejaculation can be very distressing and can affect one’s self-esteem and relationship with a partner. Homeopathic Treatment For Premature Ejaculation Homeopathy is a very effective and highly safe mode of treatment for cases of premature ejaculation. Homeopathy is a science which acts at the root of the problem. These medicines are very easy to take and not habit-forming in nature. Homeopathic Medicines for Premature Ejaculation The top-grade homeopathic medicines for premature ejaculation are Selenium, Agnus Castus, Conium,  Staphysagria and Caladium. 1. Selenium – Top Grade Medicine For Premature Ejaculation  It is a leading and most commonly prescribed medicine for treating cases of premature ejaculation. Early emissions with extreme sadness are treated well with Selenium. It is a wonderful medicine for sexual weakness with thin and odourless semen. Persons requiring selenium have great irritability and weakness after coitus. It is also the best medicine for involuntary seminal emissions during sleep with obscene (related to sex) dreams. When and How to take Selenium? Premature discharge with thin semen, sadness, and weakness is the key explanation to use this remedy. It is used …