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Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From JMalik [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-02
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Hi, Arthritis is common in my family and obviously I am concerned that I may inherit it. I have just begun looking into homeopathy - is it possible that my const remedy (once I find it!) will be able to prevent it? Thanks!
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Joe De Livera [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-02
I have used Rhus Tox successfully to help many patients suffering from Osteo Arthritis but have not used is as a prophylactic and I doubt that it can help. I shall be interested to read the thoughts of others who may like to share them on this subject.
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Sycotic [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-02
That would be the goal in prescribing miasmaticaly.
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From JMalik [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-02
Sycotic, Cd you pls elaborate on what that means exactly? Thanks!
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Sycotic [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-03
The goal in homeopathy is to bring the patient to a state of psora, latent psora. Since arthritis is a destructive process, deeper miasms must be active for this to take place ie Sycosis(miasm). Therefore we must identify which "Miasm" is active and treat it accordingly. Conceivably then if we were to reach this state(latent psora) and maintain this with our "constitutional" remedy used judiciously we could theoretically avoid destructive diseases like arthritis and diabetes,as well as diseases of an overgrowth nature like cancer, as well as mental illness. The closest thing to perfection that imperfect man can attain to is this state. Can you see the challenge? The remedy you need today -is perhaps not the same remedy you needed 10 years ago . And that remedy is not likley the one you needed as a child. This is why taking a classical case is so in depth. It s more than finding THE remedy . It s identifing the "state" , and treating it. The proccess can take years.
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Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From saltOftheEarth [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-03
Check into calcarea carbonica, it has joint cracking and arthritis, weak teeth, nails and hair. person craves dairy but has trouble with it. salty
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From JMalik [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-08
Hi, Thanks for your replies - am beginning to understand more! I am looking into nat mur, seems to fit me quite well. Does this have the history of arthritis in the family? A few things tho: it seems to have a keynote of not being able to cry whereas I cry very easily (although I hate crying in front of people and it embarasses me thoroughly) Also, the craving for salt isn't really me - I prefer sweets. Can someone help me further with this remedy? Thanks!
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Joe De Livera [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-08
Whilst searching for your constitutional remedy you can take Kali Phos 6x dose 2 tablets twice daily and Arnica 30c in the wet dose dose a teaspoonful twice daily. The Kali Phos will help to build up the bone tissue and the Arnica will promote deep sleep which may help your body to recover more fully during sleep and thereby help to keep Arthritis at bay.
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From JMalik [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-10
Thanks Joe, I will definitely look into it. Anyone have any advice on Nat Mur for me pls? Thanks!
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From busymominme [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-12
It is very difficult to pick a remedy for yourself - especially a constitutional remedy. The essence of nat mur is suppressed grief or ailments from grief. Typically, it does express as an inability to cry or express emotion. But it can also be you may cry in spite of yourself and you are worse from consolation and want to cry alone. Nat mur is salt. Its main pathology centers around the balance of fluid and salt in the body - thus the salt cravings. Although, yes it is possible to be a nat mur and not crave salt. Sweet cravings are not unheard of. There are so many intricacies, it's hard to tell whether it would be applicable for you without a detailed case-taking. This is why a good homeopath is important. I believe yes - it is possible to avoid arthritis - which can be an auto-immune condition and other family inheritances. I agree the best route would not be a preventative but constitutional treatment. Good luck! :)
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Joe De Livera [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-12
For what it is worth I can confirm that I do not suffer from any Arthritic condition whatever at age 77. As you probably are aware I have pioneered in the use of Arnica in ways that do not coincide with the Homeopathic concept of using a remedy for a cure of any ailment but it is just possible that I may owe my present state of freedom from arthritic pain which is only too common at my age, may be due to my daily dose of Arnica which I have taken for the last 11 years nightly. This is indeed food for thought.
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Joe De Livera [Log on to view profile]	on 2006-09-12
I would like to add that during the course of a controlled experiment that I made to verify my theory about Arnica which I did by deliberately stopping my nightly dose, I discovered that 2 weeks after I stopped the dose I was having aches and pains all over my body especially in my knees when walking and this increased in its intensity till I could bear it no more and restarted my dosage in 3 weeks. I was glad to note that in a week all systems were go. Again food for thought !
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From holistichealthyou [Log on to view profile]	on 2010-11-11
what amount of arnica did the person take who has been using it nightly for 11years?
Re: Can a const remedy prevent arthritis?	From Joe De Livera [Log on to view profile]	on 2010-11-11
To Holistichhealthyou You will note that this post dates back 4 years to 2006. I first started taking Arnica 30c in 1996 and have used it nightly or more often as is necessary and have no doubt that it has helped me, at age 82, to achieve a state of wellness which many who are half my age envy. BP <120/80 Pulse <65, Lipid Profile equivalent to a teenager's and no aches or pains in my body. I have no doubt today that Arnica is the nearest 'tonic' that can be likened to that elusive "Fountain of Youth" for which Billions have been spent in its quest. I must also mention here that I do not use any drugs whatever as I have no need for them. I do however use them on a SOS basis like post surgery when I took the prescribed antibiotic. Here too I used Arnica every 2 hours post surgery for an Inguinal Hernia, as the analgesic and surprised the nursing staff when I walked out of my room the morning after to my car without any acute pain. You are invited to visit Arnica the Miracle Remedy on my website: http://www.joedelivera.com/?p=66 The Wet dose of any Homeopathic remedy is made as follows: Order the remedy in the Ethanol pack also referred to as Liquid Dilution in a bottle preferably with a dropper arrangement. Get a 500ml bottle of Spring Water from the nearest supermarket. Pour out about 3cm of water from the bottle to leave some airspace. Insert 3 drops of the remedy into the bottle and shake the bottle hard before you sip a capfull of the bottle or a large teaspoonful which is the dose. Shaking the bottle hard is homeopathic succussion and this shaking must be done every time before sipping a capful of the bottle as instructed daily. In my case I take just one dose of Arnica nightly and would recommend that you follow my example and report your response in a few days.

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