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When the Going
Gets Tough...
The Sinus Heroes
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 (potassium
bichromate)
Possibly the best known sinus hero,
Kali Bich’s (pronounced Kali Bik), specialty is
tough, stubborn mucus that sits thick and ropy in the
sinus. This sticky, yellow to green mucus is the culprit
behind sinusitis, post nasal-drip, stubborn, hawking
coughs, hoarseness and pain, especially between the
eyes. Even if it moves into your chest, the
Kali Bich cough remains painful and croupy. Dry,
swollen, sore throats accompanied by pain that may
extend to the ears also fall under the domain of the
powerful
Kali Bich, and if sinus medications have suppressed
nasal-sinus symptoms, call in this remedy to loosen up
the problem.
Its sinus headaches and migraine-like pains may come on
at the same time every day and start in a specific spot
then extend out to one side or the whole head (bones
included) depending on the severity of the sinus
congestion. They are worse in the morning, at night and
for motion. Like
Kali mur, a white coated tongue is likely on your
symptom list.
Kali bich’s sore, stitching, as if bruised,
wandering but ‘in one spot’ pains usually come and go
suddenly. If these pains occur in weak limbs, painful
swollen rheumatic joints, a sore achilles tendon and
certain cases of sciatica (left sided, better walking),
Kali bich is likely to bring relief. These same
wandering single spot pains apply to its headaches and
abdominal distress as well. Though it sounds odd, these
pains may be the only relief from its cold symptoms as
Kali bich’s ailments do not like to coexist.
Chilly individuals who are sensitive to cold (especially
on the back of the neck), yet cannot take much summer
heat are prime targets for
Kali bich symptoms. They tend to avoid mental and
physical exertion, are sensitive to allergies, and
prefer to live an orderly life completely by the rule
book. Whether your lifestyle is regulated or foot loose,
we can all benefit from
Kali bich’s great relief now and then.
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 (silicon
dioxide)
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Keynotes & Uses
• Sinus, Colds & Cough - Stubborn ropy mucus
causes a gagging croupy cough, painful sinus trouble,
post nasal drip, hoarseness. Pain at root of nose.
Allergies.
• Pain & Inflammation
Sinus migraine-like headaches, often daily, over whole
head.
Stitching, wandering pains - rheumatic joint and sciatic
pain.
• Digestive - Indigestion from beer, slimy
diarrhea.
• Modalities - Worse morning, for getting chilled
in the summer.
Better warmth.
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As You Said...
Kali Bich
Brings Sinus Relief |
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As an animal lover, I
always seem to put my furry companion's health needs
over my own. I am into natural healing using herbs and
such but had not tried Homeopathy until just recently.
When I brought my new Balinese kitty Soshin home from a
pet store, she developed a runny nose and eyes and even
yellowish discharge. I looked into natural pet care. I
found the ingredient
Kali Bich in a high-priced supplement, then
remembered that I myself suffer sinus distress including
vice- like headaches in my sinuses from temple to
temple. So instead of buying the pet remedy, I searched
for
Kali Bich and came upon your web site. We have been
using Kali Bich successfully for two weeks now. "We"
being me and Soshin the cat. I keep it with me
always--when a flash headache starts coming on, I use
the remedy and away it goes, not to mention the drippy
sinuses and sneezes from my happy cat. Now I am ordering
a whole set of homeopathic remedies for my daughter, who
is almost 10 years old and exhibiting all the signs of
peri- puberty. I can't wait to get her started on the
way to a more settled nervous system! K.M. |
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Made from rock crystal, this cell salt’s source provides the
strength in straw, plant stems, sponges, feathers, hair, skin, nails
and bone surfaces. As the ‘grit’ remedy,
Silica’s strengthening action helps many conditions that need
cleansing or purging, especially in weakened
individuals
and disorders. When weak or overtaxed cleansing systems cause skin
and gland
symptoms,
Silica can help the body clear out many issues. In the
skin, it helps
clear acne, splinters, boils, abscesses, ulcers, corns, tooth
infections,
athlete’s foot and toenail fungus. It has proven very supportive
in helping
when glands are swollen or inflamed as in swollen sore throats
and blocked
eye ducts in newborns. The colds it treats best suffer under sinus
and ear
congestion with dry, crusty or blocked nasal passages and hammering,
burning
headaches. When a winter cough will not go away,
Silica might be just the solution to clearing it and all the
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Of course
Silica’s purging action applies to its digestive uses as well
when constipation with much straining leads to smelly flatulence and
eventually diarrhea.
The key to
Silica’s deepest uses is a want of grit– physical and sometimes
moral. It offers the most benefit to individuals with some or all of
these symptoms: nervous irritability, timidity, fear of public
speaking, exam nerves, fear of needles, poor nutrient assimilation,
weak ankles, pale skin, fatigue, a lack of vital heat, and weak hair
and nails. Its best patients are concerned about their image (what
people think). Though naturally chilly, they perspire (cheesey
smelling).
Silica complaints feel better in a warm room with a warm hat on,
and much worse in a cold draft.
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moss)
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Lycopodium can quickly relieve certain headaches: over-the-eyes
sinus pain after a sinus blocking cold; a temple to temple pain; or
an occipital headache at night. Its common cold has yellow-green
lumpy mucus, blocked sinuses, a constant, worse at night cough,
right-sided sore throat
that may move
left, and fever. This cold may trigger its humming, roaring ear
noise.
If you visualize the prehistoric
Lycopodium as a towering tree-like structure which
over time has
been reduced to a small evergreen shrub, you get a feel for the
two-sidedness
of this remedy’s personality. Its descriptions are full of
seemingly
contradictory terms: inflated ego & inferiority problems,
tyrannous at
home & timid at school, mentally sharp & physically dull,
haughty &
lacks confidence, driven to succeed & lacks self discipline... It
has
proven very
helpful to children, especially boys, who are full of indecision,
worry and
exam/performance nerves, yet can generally perform perfectly when in
the spotlight. They may fear failure, new things or new people and
become shy and introverted, or learn to compensate by bragging,
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Some Heroic Combinations... |
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Sinus #203
Euphrasia,
Hydrastis,
Kali bich,
Pulsatilla
This remedy's sinus relief is complete.
Euphrasia's sinus troubles behave more like colds
with profuse burning tears especially in the morning,
plus profuse, bland nasal discharge, and often a
bursting catarrhal headache that may set everything
running.
Kali bich is among the masters of sinus trouble when
its thick stringy yellow mucus clogs eyes, ears, noses
and throats causing pressure and pain, especially at the
base of the nose.
Hydrastis adds support when post- nasal drip and
profuse burning yellow mucus lead to a dull, pressing
headache and a harsh cough.
Pulsatilla's thick yellow mucus may be in the eyes,
nose,
chest or sinuses which often results in a pressing sore
headache. However your
sinus trouble shows up, this #203 combination should
clear things up.
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Sinus Colds/Head Colds #29
Hydrastis,
Pulsatilla, Sanguinaria
All three of these remedies have a strong affinity for
mucus membranes leading to sinus pain and congestion.
Hydrastis is best known for yellow ropy mucus
following colds that clog the sinuses.
Pulsatilla colds are usually ripe ones that linger
too long and often lead to sinus headaches throbbing in
the temples, burning tears, bland yellow eye discharge
and frequent ear congestion. Sanguinaria has a headache
that moves from the back to the front to settle over the
eyes and may have a roaring earache - all its pains tend
to the right side. Be careful not to ignore those ears
though.
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Nasal/Sinus #10
Antimonium tart,
Kali bich, Mercurius bin,
Spongia tosta
If you have tough stubborn mucus, this remedy should
prove beneficial. Whether your main complaint is a sinus
headache, fluent or blocked nasal passages, sticky eyes,
hawking throat or even a rattling, persistent or choking
cough, #10 has something to help.
Anti tart, a master of coughs and stubborn mucus,
can help when the sinuses, or any part of the
respiratory system are full. The real sinus reliever,
Kali bich, applies when the thick, yellow-green,
stringy mucus clogs the sinuses, blocks nasal passages,
lines the throat and lungs and may fill the ears as
well. Merc bin will add extra relief if there is much
mucus in the throat and pain in the front and back of
the head.
Spongia offers special attention when there is mucus
irritation, but everything feels dry and tight - blocked
sinuses with bursting
headaches,
and dry
suffocating
coughs.
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Cell Salts Anyone?
The Cell Salt
family offers a whole range of help for sinus distress.
Ferrum phos: For the first stages of fever, congestion and pain
in the sinus.
Look for a
flushed face, quickened pulse and throbbing pain.
Kali mur: This salt’s mucous is thick and white, the head feels
stuffy with
a dull pain in
the sinus.
Natrum Mur: When sinus pain feels like a hammer beating against
your
head, or your
nose is seriously blocked-up with copious, clear discharge, then
this
water-distributor cell salt is the one to call on. Especially if
your sense has
smell has
diminished and cold air makes it worse.
Kali Sulph: If the discharge is yellow, worse in the evenings
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Everybody loves a hero...especially
the ones who
work behind the scenes, who labor selflessly for our
well-being.
Now that you’ve met some of Homeopathy’s humble
heroes you
can rest a little easier knowing they provide safe,
natural and
effective solutions for sinus challenges.
These heroes are always ready for action. |
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