WDDTY e-News Broadcast - 28 March 2006 No. 243
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:18 am
Wondering if anyone would like to reply to WDDTY from a homeopathic perspective on any of the following:
Christine
WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU READERS' BROADCAST - 28 March 2006 No. 243
Please feel free to email this broadcast to any friends you feel would appreciate receiving it.
Contents
Your thoughts and suggestions on:
- Foreskin infection
- SLT laser treatment
- Internal strawberry birthmark
- Yersinia
- Leg ulcers
Your further thoughts on:
- Crumbling vertebrae
- Tonsillectomy – follow up
- Skin infection
- Shoulder, neck and arm pain
Readers' health queries:
- Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia
- Perineum problems
- Abnormal smear
- Painful joints
- Night shifts
NEWS FLASH: Check out our website http://www.wddty.co.uk for more news and information, new features and freebies. All feedback welcome!
Your thoughts and suggestions on. . .
Foreskin infection: A reader's four-year-old son suffered a number of foreskin infections a couple of years ago, which required antibiotic cream. Her GP referred her son to a surgeon who then recommended a circumcision. Her son has a very narrow opening and although he passes water easily there is some ballooning of the foreskin. She is reluctant to have her son circumcised and although her son has not had any infections in the last 18 months the surgeon still recommends the operation. Does anyone have any experience with this or can anyone suggest anything at all that might help?
Turmeric powder works very well for a foreskin infection according to Julie, whose son also suffered with this problem when he was young. He's now 17 and hasn't had any recurring problems.
Reader Dr Aitchison says the foreskin is not always retractable in boys under five-years-old and so should be allowed to develop before further intervention.
Several other readers have warned against having your son circumcised. Stanley recommends visiting http://www.norm-uk.co.uk for more information while Jan suggests bathing the affected area with German chamomile extract. Mix about five drops into a small basin of pre-boiled lukewarm water. Whilst bathing, pull back the foreskin so the chamomile can reach the infection. Jan adds: "When the inflammation has gone down we were advised to regularly pull back the foreskin to prevent the tightness occurring again. This has worked. Our son stopped getting the infections shortly after we started the treatment and has not needed a circumcision."
SLT laser: Can anyone comment on the use of SLT laser for the treatment of glaucoma? This reader has read a lot on SLT laser treatment suggesting it causes little or no damage to the eye but would like to hear readers’ thoughts on the subject. Can anyone shed any more light on the matter?
Brenda, the only reader who replied to this query, urged caution where laser eye surgery is concerned. She had a similar procedure several years ago to stop the vessels in her eyes from bleeding. Although, her right eye is perfectly fine, she now has obliterated and skewed vision in her left eye. She partly blames this on her consumption of aspartame around the time of the procedure. But she also suggests acupuncture as a possible treatment for glaucoma.
Internal strawberry birthmark: This reader's three-month-old daughter suffers from a rare condition. She has an internal strawberry birthmark in her windpipe, which is restricting her breathing. She was prescribed steroids, which can help shrink it and has been told that she will either require surgery or will be on steroids for a substantial length of time. Can anyone offer any advice on what this reader should do?
Simone from SRP Consultants suggests trying raw organic cabbage juice. She says this is very helpful with oesophagitis and so might help with your daughter's strawberry birthmark.
A number of readers recommend kinesiology while several others suggest trying an elimination diet to see if certain foods aggravate the mark. And finally, John recommends the mineral and vitamin supplement Maximol.
Yersinia: This reader's granddaughter was diagnosed with this intestinal infection at the age of nine. It had been in her system for around five years following an extreme bout of gastroenteritis. She is now almost 12-years-old and although the infection has cleared she is still affected by painful joints, chronic fatigue, anaphylaxis and allergies. She is still visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children but no prognosis has been given and she cannot go to school. Does anyone have experience with this sort of infection? And can any readers offer advice or suggestions on what this family can do?
One reader recommends a diet overhaul for your granddaughter. Eliminate all sugars – even fruit – and all grains, including bread, pasta and cereals. Her diet should simply consist of meat, vegetables and pure water, without chlorine. Nuts and quality probiotics can also be included. Try this for a few weeks and monitor how she feels.
Leg ulcers: This reader suffers from an ulcer on her ankle bone. She has tried homeopathy but nothing seems to help with the intense pain. The ulcer is worse when she is lying down at night. She says the pain is like a knife being driven into the bone before shooting up the back of her leg to her buttocks. Can anyone help with this condition?
Several WDDTY readers recommend buying an Aloe vera plant to help treat leg ulcers. For each treatment, cut off a leaf and split it down the middle. Scrape out the substance in the centre of the leaf and place it on the ulcer. Cover it with a dressing and leave. This can be repeated as often as is necessary.
It might also be helpful to raise your leg at night as this can help drain the ulcer and promote healing, one reader says.
Shirley, whose mother had painful ulcers for a number of months, recommends manuka honey (http://www.manukahoney.co.uk). Her mother saw an improvement within 24 hours of using it and her ulcers healed completely within a few weeks. Moreover, taking honey internally can also help.
Another home remedy has been submitted by Helen. Dissolve one teaspoon of molasses in a small amount of hot water, add one-two teaspoons of organic cider vinegar. Top up with enough cold water to make it palatable and take each morning before breakfast if possible.
Antioxidants and colloidal minerals may also help. A reader recommends Maximol and Neways Revenol while several others advise magnets to cure leg ulcers. Rosemary has been using a magnetic leg wrap along with a wrap for upper back tension and migraines and has found them both really effective. She recommends Magnopulse products. Colloidal silver and olive leaf extract have also been suggested.
Your further thoughts on. . .
Crumbling vertebrae: One reader's 95-year-old mother has been told, following an x-ray, that one of her vertebrae is crumbling and another is about to crumble. She is in a lot of pain and finds moving around very difficult. Can anyone help with this please?
A number of readers recommend acupuncture to treat your mother’s condition. Anne says that although this is not a cure and the effects are temporary, it does offer pain relief. But one reader says that the only good recommendation for your mother, is to see a qualified and reputable chiropractor.
A few other readers however, suggest magnets. Dave, whose wife suffered from this condition, found that magnets provided massive relief and steady improvement in her condition. He recommends visiting http://www.ecomagnets.com/bioflow.htm for more information.
Another important area to consider is your mother’s pH balance. One reader says: "Most people eat way too much acid-producing foods and not enough leafy green vegetables. It's simple to drink several glasses of water a day with an added half-teaspoon of baking soda. The alkaline pH will retain calcium in bones and keep bacteria/viruses away."
Tonsillectomy: This reader's daughter has just had a tonsillectomy. Readers kindly gave numerous suggestions over the last weeks to a father whose son had inflamed tonsils and did not want him to have surgery. Unfortunately, this reader’s daughter was not so lucky and, following her tonsillectomy is in great pain. Has anyone got any recommendations for helping her heal or suggestions on how to ease her pain?
As long as your daughter isn’t allergic to bee stings, bee propolis tincture is brilliant for painful throats, according Simone. It’s antiseptic, antiviral and anaesthetic and she has been using it for years to soothe and treat sore throats.
A more unusual method to treat the pain after tonsillectomy is with crisps. Nancy was advised by her doctor to feed crisps to her daughter, as he believed the salt would aid healing and the scratchiness would generate more blood flow to the area. Amazingly, the crisps did seem to soothe. But Nancy also gave her daughter ice and ice cream, which may have more to do with soothing her daughter’s throat than the crisps.
Skin infection: A reader's 76-year-old mother has been diagnosed with a skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus and enterobacter cloacae. She has a sort of scaly rash on several parts of her body and some swelling in one hand where the rash is at its worst. Her doctor has prescribed her antibiotics but her daughter is worried they may not help. Does anyone have any suggestions to help ease this condition?
Judy had a similar rash on her leg but no creams or remedies recommended by her doctor seemed to work so she decided to do a bit of DIY. She washed her rash with natural cider vinegar and then applied castor oil three times a day to the affected area. Within a week the rash had completely disappeared.
Another remedy that is supposed to work is colloidal silver and bee propolis tincture.
Shoulder, neck and arm pain: One of our readers suffers from this when she lies down. She also has a tingling and numbing sensation down both her arms through to the fingertips. The pain does not prevent her from doing anything but it is noticeable and uncomfortable. She has been suffering with this for about eight years now. She’s 54-years-old and her blood sugar is normal. Does anyone know what might be causing this or have any suggestions on how to treat it?
The Bowen technique is an effective and gentle hands-on treatment that works for people with this sort of pain, according to WDDTY reader Simone. She recommends visiting www.thebowentechnique.com for more information.
Annabella recommends the product Vitalzym. Her friend was suffering with similar painful symptoms for a period of six months. Her homeopath recommended she take this enzyme and she noticed an improvement within a week. Used with the Bowen technique, Annabella said they worked like a miracle.
Evening Primose Oil at 3000mg per day together with 2x800mg of Malic Acid eased Hebe’s neck and backache. Hebe also eliminated tea, coffee and sugar from her diet. After four days there was a marked improvement in her symptoms.
WDDTY READERS' HEALTH QUERIES: Write in to WDDTY at e-news@wddty.co.uk with any health queries you may have, whether it's ways to tackle a nasty ingrown toenail or alternative therapies to help children with attention deficit disorder. We'll post them on Readers' Broadcast, inviting helpful hints, suggestions and comments from other readers, and then write up their responses the following week. Remember, a problem shared is a problem halved.
Note: Due to the sizeable influx of queries we get each week, it may not always be possible to post your question in the next Reader's Broadcast. However, it will emerge through the backlog at some point and we will try to post them in a future edition. So please be patient and keep an eye out!
Readers' health queries. . .
Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia: Several readers have recently written to WDDTY asking for advice on these conditions. But one reader, in particular, is looking for help for her mother who suffers from both polymyalgia and fibromyalgia. She goes to the gym and eats well and even at 87-years-old still writes children's books. Does anyone have any suggestions that may help ease the problems associated with these conditions?
Perineum problem: This 59-year-old reader has very thin skin on her perineum, which is prone to split. This can be uncomfortable and sore. Does anyone have any suggestions on how she can strengthen the skin in this area and make it healthier?
Abnormal smear: One reader's client has just received an abnormal smear test result. She has a history of cervical dysplasia, which has been treated by laser surgery in the past. Doctors are pushing her to have the cells removed due to cancer concerns but she wants to try an alternative method first. Can anyone help with this?
Painful joints: This reader's 15-year-old daughter is suffering from painful joints in her fingers, hands, toes and feet especially in the mornings, although it also appears to affect her all day. Her hands also tend to go blue and she gets a purplish tinge to her skin around the knees. According to her mother, she is under some self-induced stress at the moment. Could these symptoms be Raynaud's syndrome or just poor diet? What do readers think is the cause of this condition and can you recommend any alternative treatments?
Night shifts: This reader has just started working a night shift in a hospital and would like to minimise the impact this might have on her health. She is allowed to sleep for one-and-a-half-hours during the night and wants to know if there is an optimum time to go to sleep. She would also like to know the best foods to eat during her shifts. Does anyone have any ideas on how best to survive shift work?
GIVE YOUR FELLOW READERS A HELPING HAND: If you have tips or suggestions that you think may be useful for any of the readers' health queries, send to us by simply clicking on the "reply" option of your browser (as you would when replying to a normal email).
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Christine
WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU READERS' BROADCAST - 28 March 2006 No. 243
Please feel free to email this broadcast to any friends you feel would appreciate receiving it.
Contents
Your thoughts and suggestions on:
- Foreskin infection
- SLT laser treatment
- Internal strawberry birthmark
- Yersinia
- Leg ulcers
Your further thoughts on:
- Crumbling vertebrae
- Tonsillectomy – follow up
- Skin infection
- Shoulder, neck and arm pain
Readers' health queries:
- Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia
- Perineum problems
- Abnormal smear
- Painful joints
- Night shifts
NEWS FLASH: Check out our website http://www.wddty.co.uk for more news and information, new features and freebies. All feedback welcome!
Your thoughts and suggestions on. . .
Foreskin infection: A reader's four-year-old son suffered a number of foreskin infections a couple of years ago, which required antibiotic cream. Her GP referred her son to a surgeon who then recommended a circumcision. Her son has a very narrow opening and although he passes water easily there is some ballooning of the foreskin. She is reluctant to have her son circumcised and although her son has not had any infections in the last 18 months the surgeon still recommends the operation. Does anyone have any experience with this or can anyone suggest anything at all that might help?
Turmeric powder works very well for a foreskin infection according to Julie, whose son also suffered with this problem when he was young. He's now 17 and hasn't had any recurring problems.
Reader Dr Aitchison says the foreskin is not always retractable in boys under five-years-old and so should be allowed to develop before further intervention.
Several other readers have warned against having your son circumcised. Stanley recommends visiting http://www.norm-uk.co.uk for more information while Jan suggests bathing the affected area with German chamomile extract. Mix about five drops into a small basin of pre-boiled lukewarm water. Whilst bathing, pull back the foreskin so the chamomile can reach the infection. Jan adds: "When the inflammation has gone down we were advised to regularly pull back the foreskin to prevent the tightness occurring again. This has worked. Our son stopped getting the infections shortly after we started the treatment and has not needed a circumcision."
SLT laser: Can anyone comment on the use of SLT laser for the treatment of glaucoma? This reader has read a lot on SLT laser treatment suggesting it causes little or no damage to the eye but would like to hear readers’ thoughts on the subject. Can anyone shed any more light on the matter?
Brenda, the only reader who replied to this query, urged caution where laser eye surgery is concerned. She had a similar procedure several years ago to stop the vessels in her eyes from bleeding. Although, her right eye is perfectly fine, she now has obliterated and skewed vision in her left eye. She partly blames this on her consumption of aspartame around the time of the procedure. But she also suggests acupuncture as a possible treatment for glaucoma.
Internal strawberry birthmark: This reader's three-month-old daughter suffers from a rare condition. She has an internal strawberry birthmark in her windpipe, which is restricting her breathing. She was prescribed steroids, which can help shrink it and has been told that she will either require surgery or will be on steroids for a substantial length of time. Can anyone offer any advice on what this reader should do?
Simone from SRP Consultants suggests trying raw organic cabbage juice. She says this is very helpful with oesophagitis and so might help with your daughter's strawberry birthmark.
A number of readers recommend kinesiology while several others suggest trying an elimination diet to see if certain foods aggravate the mark. And finally, John recommends the mineral and vitamin supplement Maximol.
Yersinia: This reader's granddaughter was diagnosed with this intestinal infection at the age of nine. It had been in her system for around five years following an extreme bout of gastroenteritis. She is now almost 12-years-old and although the infection has cleared she is still affected by painful joints, chronic fatigue, anaphylaxis and allergies. She is still visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children but no prognosis has been given and she cannot go to school. Does anyone have experience with this sort of infection? And can any readers offer advice or suggestions on what this family can do?
One reader recommends a diet overhaul for your granddaughter. Eliminate all sugars – even fruit – and all grains, including bread, pasta and cereals. Her diet should simply consist of meat, vegetables and pure water, without chlorine. Nuts and quality probiotics can also be included. Try this for a few weeks and monitor how she feels.
Leg ulcers: This reader suffers from an ulcer on her ankle bone. She has tried homeopathy but nothing seems to help with the intense pain. The ulcer is worse when she is lying down at night. She says the pain is like a knife being driven into the bone before shooting up the back of her leg to her buttocks. Can anyone help with this condition?
Several WDDTY readers recommend buying an Aloe vera plant to help treat leg ulcers. For each treatment, cut off a leaf and split it down the middle. Scrape out the substance in the centre of the leaf and place it on the ulcer. Cover it with a dressing and leave. This can be repeated as often as is necessary.
It might also be helpful to raise your leg at night as this can help drain the ulcer and promote healing, one reader says.
Shirley, whose mother had painful ulcers for a number of months, recommends manuka honey (http://www.manukahoney.co.uk). Her mother saw an improvement within 24 hours of using it and her ulcers healed completely within a few weeks. Moreover, taking honey internally can also help.
Another home remedy has been submitted by Helen. Dissolve one teaspoon of molasses in a small amount of hot water, add one-two teaspoons of organic cider vinegar. Top up with enough cold water to make it palatable and take each morning before breakfast if possible.
Antioxidants and colloidal minerals may also help. A reader recommends Maximol and Neways Revenol while several others advise magnets to cure leg ulcers. Rosemary has been using a magnetic leg wrap along with a wrap for upper back tension and migraines and has found them both really effective. She recommends Magnopulse products. Colloidal silver and olive leaf extract have also been suggested.
Your further thoughts on. . .
Crumbling vertebrae: One reader's 95-year-old mother has been told, following an x-ray, that one of her vertebrae is crumbling and another is about to crumble. She is in a lot of pain and finds moving around very difficult. Can anyone help with this please?
A number of readers recommend acupuncture to treat your mother’s condition. Anne says that although this is not a cure and the effects are temporary, it does offer pain relief. But one reader says that the only good recommendation for your mother, is to see a qualified and reputable chiropractor.
A few other readers however, suggest magnets. Dave, whose wife suffered from this condition, found that magnets provided massive relief and steady improvement in her condition. He recommends visiting http://www.ecomagnets.com/bioflow.htm for more information.
Another important area to consider is your mother’s pH balance. One reader says: "Most people eat way too much acid-producing foods and not enough leafy green vegetables. It's simple to drink several glasses of water a day with an added half-teaspoon of baking soda. The alkaline pH will retain calcium in bones and keep bacteria/viruses away."
Tonsillectomy: This reader's daughter has just had a tonsillectomy. Readers kindly gave numerous suggestions over the last weeks to a father whose son had inflamed tonsils and did not want him to have surgery. Unfortunately, this reader’s daughter was not so lucky and, following her tonsillectomy is in great pain. Has anyone got any recommendations for helping her heal or suggestions on how to ease her pain?
As long as your daughter isn’t allergic to bee stings, bee propolis tincture is brilliant for painful throats, according Simone. It’s antiseptic, antiviral and anaesthetic and she has been using it for years to soothe and treat sore throats.
A more unusual method to treat the pain after tonsillectomy is with crisps. Nancy was advised by her doctor to feed crisps to her daughter, as he believed the salt would aid healing and the scratchiness would generate more blood flow to the area. Amazingly, the crisps did seem to soothe. But Nancy also gave her daughter ice and ice cream, which may have more to do with soothing her daughter’s throat than the crisps.
Skin infection: A reader's 76-year-old mother has been diagnosed with a skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus and enterobacter cloacae. She has a sort of scaly rash on several parts of her body and some swelling in one hand where the rash is at its worst. Her doctor has prescribed her antibiotics but her daughter is worried they may not help. Does anyone have any suggestions to help ease this condition?
Judy had a similar rash on her leg but no creams or remedies recommended by her doctor seemed to work so she decided to do a bit of DIY. She washed her rash with natural cider vinegar and then applied castor oil three times a day to the affected area. Within a week the rash had completely disappeared.
Another remedy that is supposed to work is colloidal silver and bee propolis tincture.
Shoulder, neck and arm pain: One of our readers suffers from this when she lies down. She also has a tingling and numbing sensation down both her arms through to the fingertips. The pain does not prevent her from doing anything but it is noticeable and uncomfortable. She has been suffering with this for about eight years now. She’s 54-years-old and her blood sugar is normal. Does anyone know what might be causing this or have any suggestions on how to treat it?
The Bowen technique is an effective and gentle hands-on treatment that works for people with this sort of pain, according to WDDTY reader Simone. She recommends visiting www.thebowentechnique.com for more information.
Annabella recommends the product Vitalzym. Her friend was suffering with similar painful symptoms for a period of six months. Her homeopath recommended she take this enzyme and she noticed an improvement within a week. Used with the Bowen technique, Annabella said they worked like a miracle.
Evening Primose Oil at 3000mg per day together with 2x800mg of Malic Acid eased Hebe’s neck and backache. Hebe also eliminated tea, coffee and sugar from her diet. After four days there was a marked improvement in her symptoms.
WDDTY READERS' HEALTH QUERIES: Write in to WDDTY at e-news@wddty.co.uk with any health queries you may have, whether it's ways to tackle a nasty ingrown toenail or alternative therapies to help children with attention deficit disorder. We'll post them on Readers' Broadcast, inviting helpful hints, suggestions and comments from other readers, and then write up their responses the following week. Remember, a problem shared is a problem halved.
Note: Due to the sizeable influx of queries we get each week, it may not always be possible to post your question in the next Reader's Broadcast. However, it will emerge through the backlog at some point and we will try to post them in a future edition. So please be patient and keep an eye out!
Readers' health queries. . .
Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia: Several readers have recently written to WDDTY asking for advice on these conditions. But one reader, in particular, is looking for help for her mother who suffers from both polymyalgia and fibromyalgia. She goes to the gym and eats well and even at 87-years-old still writes children's books. Does anyone have any suggestions that may help ease the problems associated with these conditions?
Perineum problem: This 59-year-old reader has very thin skin on her perineum, which is prone to split. This can be uncomfortable and sore. Does anyone have any suggestions on how she can strengthen the skin in this area and make it healthier?
Abnormal smear: One reader's client has just received an abnormal smear test result. She has a history of cervical dysplasia, which has been treated by laser surgery in the past. Doctors are pushing her to have the cells removed due to cancer concerns but she wants to try an alternative method first. Can anyone help with this?
Painful joints: This reader's 15-year-old daughter is suffering from painful joints in her fingers, hands, toes and feet especially in the mornings, although it also appears to affect her all day. Her hands also tend to go blue and she gets a purplish tinge to her skin around the knees. According to her mother, she is under some self-induced stress at the moment. Could these symptoms be Raynaud's syndrome or just poor diet? What do readers think is the cause of this condition and can you recommend any alternative treatments?
Night shifts: This reader has just started working a night shift in a hospital and would like to minimise the impact this might have on her health. She is allowed to sleep for one-and-a-half-hours during the night and wants to know if there is an optimum time to go to sleep. She would also like to know the best foods to eat during her shifts. Does anyone have any ideas on how best to survive shift work?
GIVE YOUR FELLOW READERS A HELPING HAND: If you have tips or suggestions that you think may be useful for any of the readers' health queries, send to us by simply clicking on the "reply" option of your browser (as you would when replying to a normal email).
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