"A hangover is when you open your eyes in the morning and wish you hadn't."
Most of us know what it is like to awake in the morning, not feeling up to par, both mentally and physically, after a night of indulgence. Here are a few suggestions that might alleviate such discomfort.
First, a word about potencies for home use: It is recommended that you use the lower potencies: 6X/6c, 12x/12c, 30X/30C. The 30X/30C strengths generally react
quickly and more deeply but need more precise prescriptions than the lower potencies. If you are unsure about your prescription, I suggest that you stick with the 6x/6C, 12X/12C doses.Basic dosage is 3 pellets, placed under your tongue, let dissolve. This should be taken 3-4 times daily until symptoms ease up. In severe cases, the remedy may be taken hourly or on the half hour until there is relief. Then 3-4 doses daily until symptoms are alleviated.
Remember, do not touch the pellets with your hands, as they will become contaminated. Use the cap from the bottle to dispense the remedy. Wait for at least 15 minutes before or after you eat to take any homeopathic medicine.
This is a partial list of some natural homeopathic* remedies for stomach distress. Please click on the highlighted link for more information.
Arsenicum Album:
Food poisoning, gastroenteritis. Vomiting, diarrhea.
Asthma, breathlessness.
Tiredness and fluid retention, esp. around the ankles.
Chamomilla:
Upset stomach, diarrhea.Irritability, tension, insomnia.
Nux Vomica: *Hangover, nausea, vomiting.
Stress, irritability.
Travel Sickness.
I have seen Nux Vomica work admirably in dealing with stomach pain and discomfort. On a plane trip to Paris, I gave some from my homeopathic travel kit to my sister-in-law and it alleviated her stomach distress in minutes.
Carbo Vegetabilis
Abdominal pain, due to gas.Unable to tolerate fatty foods, as well as alcohol,
milk and coffee.
Dizziness, nausea.
Throbbing headaches.
These statements are not meant to take the place of a doctor's care. If you have a
chronic disease or illness, it best to consult with your physician.
*Please note highlighted links to websites that I have used as references.
Stay tuned for my series on alternative medicine's homeopathic remedies to improve mental health, depression, anxiety and more.
References
Cummings, Stephen M.D., Ullmann, Dana, M.P.H.,(1997). Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, Penguin Putnam, Inc, N.Y.C
Cummings, Stephen M.D., Ullmann, Dana, M.P.H.,(1997). Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, Penguin Putnam, Inc, N.Y.C
