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Our Amazing Digestive System with Tanya Renner, CCH, Rshom(NA) National Center for Homeopathy Webinar Series Presents: Our Amazing Digestive System with Tanya Renner, CCH, RSHom(NA) © 2016 Tanya Renner Homecare Conditions Homecare: self-diagnosis, self-treat and self-manage Welcome to the NCH Homeopathy Academy of Moms program! This material is offered for educational purposes only. Nothing herein is intended as medical advice nor is any claim made that the comments or opinions expressed herein are approved by any government department or agency. Whenever dealing with a health issue consult a qualified health care provider. Why are so many suffering from gastrointestinal distress? Food is my favorite thing to eat! Don’t treat the gut like a garbage disposal Too much of a good thing? Toxins on the outside = toxins on the inside Human Microbiome Eco-system Friendly Unfriendly The Total Load it’s simply too much! Return To Nature Nature Heals Nature Heals: nourish and hydrate . Nourished By The Sea Sea Vegetables Nibble on dulse or nori sheets or a “Kelp Krunch Bar” Sprinkle on the Sea Seasonings Move! Squat On The Pot Squatting instead of sitting to move bowels straightens the rectum and relaxes the puborectalis muscle. Common Causes of GI Distress High Stress Medications Supplements Low fiber diet Overeating Lack of exercise Refined Foods Lack of fluids Personal Care Products Lack of fresh produce Diet Imbalance Contaminated Food/Water Sedentary Lifestyle Make A Shift Explore Balance Gastrointestinal Imbalance Constipation Diarrhea Infrequent, difficult The passage of frequent bowel movements unformed stools. Aim for 1-2 easy, formed BMs daily. Know when to see your doctor Know when to see your doctor Acute constipation requires assessment by a medical provider and may include symptoms such as • sudden, severe onset, • fever, • rectal bleeding or bloody stool, • nausea and vomiting, • Involuntary loss of weight. Acute constipation may be associated with emergency medical conditions such as appendicitis, intestinal invagination, advanced urinary infection or strangulated hernia. Know when to see your doctor Know when to see your doctor Young children with constipation may adopt postures that indicate the child is withholding stool such as standing on tiptoes and rocking back on the heels of the feet, clenching buttock muscles, and other unusual dance-like behaviors. Know When To See Your Doctor Reoccurring indigestion and heartburn may be associated with other conditions: o Gallbladder/Liver Conditions o Heart Problems o Peptic Ulcer o And more Stay in contact with your doctor for appropriate diagnosis and management. Homeopathic Cell Salts for Digestive Complaints Super firm, large stool: Silica 6x Bilious: Nat sulph 6x Bilious: a term applied sometimes to indigestion with irritability, vague nausea, headache and constipation Antacid: Nat phos 6x Cell Salt remedy: One of the 12 essential macro minerals in a 3x-12x potency. Large, hard stool: Silica 6x o Stool large, firm – may clog the toilet o Bashful stool o Worn down, snappish w/bloating, belching and head pain Bilious: Nat sulph 6x o Abdominal discomfort after overindulging – alcohol, sweets, fats – simply “overdoing” leading to constipation o Diarrhea, esp. in the morning o Diarrhea with flatulence especially from vegetables, breads, sweets, and acid foods. o Yellowish stool o Rumbling in the abdomen o Constipation after medications Antacid: Nat phos 6x o Strong heat sensation in the stomach o Sour risings and heartburn after eating. o Indigestion worse w/fats, cold drinks, milk, sour foods o Alternating constipation with diarrhea o Bottom may burn from acid stools Stomach distress w/headache, flatulence & biliousness?? Some cell salts combine well: When headache, gas and biliousness are CONNECTED complaints, dissolve these three cell salts, nat phos 6x, nat sulph 6x and silica 6x in warm water and drink. Usually, the best indicated single homeopathic remedy is used, but sometimes this cell salt combination works brilliantly. Homeopathic Cell Salts: Instructions for Use Potency: 6x or 12x Dosing: follow the label, or 2 tablets per dose How often? Every 15 minutes until relief is obtained. When to stop? As soon as symptoms start to improve. If there is no improvement after 3 doses, stop and try a different remedy. If there is not improvement after trying 3 different remedies, stop and contact your physician or a professional homeopath. GI Complaints with Constipation: Nux vomica o Straining at stool, but passing only a little at a time o May have alternating constipation and diarrhea o Onset after rich or spicy foods or alcohol and sweets o Onset after medical procedure requiring anesthesia o Onset after medications (including laxative use) o Ineffectual desire for bowel movement o Crampy o Impatient Difficult Stool After Medication: Nux vomica “Party or Holiday Remedy”: Nux vomica GI Complaints with Constipation: Lycopodium o Constipation with little urging o Abdomen distended w/gas & passes gas o Bloating after even a small meal o Averse to pressure on the abdomen o Symptoms may be worse 4-8 am/pm o Loosens the belt buckle GI Complaints from Rich Foods: Pulsatilla • Indigestion after meal. • Food sits like a stone in the stomach, particularly after fatty and rich foods. • May feel nausea. Craves Butter, Cream, Cheese or Aversion to Fat Thirstless Casework: Nux vom, Lyc, Puls Case 1: I just returned home from surgery and my bowels aren’t moving. Case 2: I couldn’t decide which flavor ice cream to get and got them all. Now my stomach feels like there’s a rock in it and I’m nausea. Case 3: Maybe I did have too much to drink last night?! Casework: Nux vom, Lyc, Puls Case 1: I recently had surgery. Help! My bowels aren’t moving! Nux vom Case 2: I couldn’t decide which flavor ice cream to get and got them all. Now my stomach feels like there’s a rock in it and I’m nausea. Pulsatilla Case 3: Maybe I did have too much to drink last night?! Nux vom Casework: Nux vom, Lyc Case 1: I find I am often constipated when my schedule is full. Right now I am taking laxatives a couple times a week. I have the urge to go but I can’t!! Case 2: I really enjoy my food but as soon as I eaten even a couple of bites I am gassy and full. Casework: Nux vom, Lyc Case 1: I find I am often constipated when my schedule is full. Right now I am taking laxatives on a regular basis. I have the urge to go, but I can’t!! Nux vomica Case 2: I really enjoy my food but as soon as I eaten even a couple of bites I am gassy and full. Lycopodium Casework: Nat sulph 6x, Nat phos 6x Case 1: I just returned home from surgery and my bowels aren’t moving. Case 2: I couldn’t decide which flavor ice cream to get and got them all. This sour burping is nasty and hurts. Case 3: Maybe I had too much to drink last night?! I have a headache with gastritis. Casework: Nat sulph 6x, Nat phos 6x Case 1: I just returned home from surgery and my bowels aren’t moving. Nat sulph 6x Case 2: I couldn’t decide which flavor ice cream to get and got them all. This sour burping is nasty and hurts. Nat phos 6x Case 3: Maybe I had too much to drink last night?! I have a headache with gastritis. Nat sulph 6x Diarrhea The passage of frequent unformed stools. Maybe caused or aggravated by . Change in diet . Excessively spicy food . Nervous upsets . Ingestion of contaminated foods or water Know when to see your doctor Know when to see your doctor Acute diarrhea requires assessment by a medical provider and may include symptoms such as • sudden, severe onset, • fever, • rectal bleeding or bloody stool, • nausea and vomiting, • Involuntary loss of weight. Acute diarrhea may be associated with emergency medical conditions such as appendicitis, inflammation of the gallbladder or pancreas, intestinal obstruction, infection of reproductive organs, etc. GI Complaints w/Diarrhea: Arsenicum o A top choice for food poisoning o Forceful diarrhea and/or vomiting o Restless, Fearful, Chilly, Exhausted o Even small sips of water may cause vomiting o Burning with passing stool o Symptoms worse at night GI Complaints W/Diarrhea: Veratrum album Looks a lot like Ars with explosive diarrhea & vomiting Chilly, Exhausted Cold perspiration on the forehead – cold clammy feeling GI Complaints w/Diarrhea: Podophylum Rumbling and gurgling in abdomen before watery explosive diarrhea. Soils the entire bowl and bottom GI complaints w/diarrhea: Nux vom Complaints from too much Too much Symptoms Tension Heartburn Mental Work Nausea Food & Drink Irritability Coffee Bloating and gas Drugs Backache esp. with stool Casework: Nux vom, Podo, Ars, Vert alb Case 1: Yikes! You can hear the abdomen rumbling & grumbling and then diarrhea explodes! Now I know what a “2- feet radius” means. Case 2: I ate from the buffet table and now I feel nausea and have diarrhea. It burns on the way out. I can’t get warmed up! I don’t know what’s going on! Maybe I have food poisoning and a bad flu!! Case 3: He won’t move from the coach and it’s coming out both ends. He is so depleted. I noticed he has broken out in cold sweat. Casework: Nux vom, Podo, Ars, Vert alb Case 1: Yikes! You can hear the abdomen rumbling & grumbling and then diarrhea explodes! Now I know what a “2- feet radius” means. Podophylum Case 2: I ate from the buffet table and now I feel nausea and have diarrhea. It burns on the way out. I can’t get warmed up! I don’t know what’s going on! Maybe I have food poisoning and a bad flu!! Ars Case 3: He won’t move from the coach and it’s coming out both ends.
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