A desire to be in charge of our own lives, a need for control, is born in each of us. It is essential to our mental health, and our success,“ that we take control.” Robert F. Bennett



Can you imagine coffee to be an alternative medicine that supports and improves mental health? Yes, I am referring to the same little beans that many of us enjoy each morning.  The coffee that we consume is roasted, while Coffea Cruda, our alternative medicine for today, is unroasted. To prepare this remedy,  the outer shell of the bean is discarded and ground into a powder.  This fine powder is then converted into Coffea Cruda, the homeopathic aid.

Believe it or not, Coffee in its homeopathic form actually helps to clear up symptoms linked with excessive coffee drinking. Namely; excitability, inability to relax and to sleep, increased heart rate, etc.  As an alternative medicine, Coffea has a calming effect and can be used in dealing with emotional and mental health issues such as feelings of deep sadness, anger, restlessness, hopelessness, etc.

Find out if you can benefit from this type of treatment by answering this simple questionnaire.  If at least 4 statements apply to you then Coffea may be a good remedy for you to try.

  •      Do you suffer from insomnia?
  •      Do you feel shaky and nervous?
  •      Do you have mood swings and go from laughing to crying too easily?
  •      Are you extremely sensitive to low temperatures?
  •      Do loud sounds really bother you?
  •      Are you restless most of the time?
  •      Do you sometimes feel hopeless and helpless?

With all of those medicines out there, sometimes it is difficult to really know which one is best for you, so when in doubt, talk to your mental health therapist, doctor, or Naturopathic practitioner. As mentioned in my previous blogs, they will want an in depth analysis of your symptoms and will want to know if you feel better or worse with the following conditions.


            You feel Better
  • In a warm environment.            
  • During daylight hours.              
  • Quiet, peaceful surroundings.    
  • When at rest.                                               

             You feel Worse
  • When outdoors and it is cold.
  • When you are deeply emotional.
  • In the evening.  
  • In loud surroundings, crowds, restaurants, etc.


                                              
Next up in my series of homeopathic remedies for your mental health will be Argentum Nitricum for Worry.

References

The Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters Publishers,
     Pittsburgh, PA.