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How to use homeopathy to ease some of the common
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Breastfeeding techniques The World Health Organization and UNICEF have recomm...jagan _jaggi
Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby's life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have recommended for a decade that mothers breastfeed for at least two years. But most US women who nurse stop before their baby is six months old – and many never start at all.
Breastfeeding techniques The World Health Organization and UNICEF have recomm...jagan _jaggi
Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby's life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants
The World Health Organization and UNICEF have recommended for a decade that mothers breastfeed for at least two years. But most US women who nurse stop before their baby is six months old – and many never start at all.
In this ppt, I have discussed some special cases when a mother may be unsure if and how to breast feed her infant. In these special conditions, what should a doctor advise
Congratulations! Your New Baby Is Here! It seems like you've been waiting for this moment forever. Then, suddenly it’s here. You may feel as though you've forgotten everything you've read or learned and aren't sure what to do with yourself right now! Relax. You’ll get plenty of helpful advice from your pediatrician, family, and friends. You can also refer to this new parent guide that covers some of the basics about caring for your newborn in the first 10 days. Take it one step at a time. Just do what comes naturally and enjoy every one of these blissful first days with your newborn.
advantages, anatomy, physiology of lactation, composition of breast milk, techniques of Breastfeeding, contraindications, alternatives to breastfeeding, myths about breastfeeding, problems in breastfeeding and managements, public health concerns of Breastfeeding
Ways to Raise Immune System with Comprehensive Constitutional Homeopathy Prog...Bruce Shelton
Issues related to Fibromyalgia, Brain Imbalance and Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Migraine Symptoms stem from a miscommunication between the cerebral neurons that regulate pain reception and those that control vascular dilation and constriction.
The Brain and Spine must be properly balanced (or “calibrated”). If the brain and spine are not communicating properly, then no treatment modality will have full effect or may be completely ineffectual. Additionally, sarcodes are dilutions of healthy tissue that drive a remedy toward that organ. DesBio and Dr. Bruce Shelton have created a full line of homeopathic remedies to heal the whole body...we call it Comprehensive Homeopathy.
DesBio products are available only through healthcare practitioners. For more information on Comprehensive Homeopathy visit visit www.Desbio.com or phone 1-800-827-9529. If you are a consumer, please visit homeopathic remedies (www.DrBsRemedies.com) for a new line of homeopathic remedies available to the public.
In this ppt, I have discussed some special cases when a mother may be unsure if and how to breast feed her infant. In these special conditions, what should a doctor advise
Congratulations! Your New Baby Is Here! It seems like you've been waiting for this moment forever. Then, suddenly it’s here. You may feel as though you've forgotten everything you've read or learned and aren't sure what to do with yourself right now! Relax. You’ll get plenty of helpful advice from your pediatrician, family, and friends. You can also refer to this new parent guide that covers some of the basics about caring for your newborn in the first 10 days. Take it one step at a time. Just do what comes naturally and enjoy every one of these blissful first days with your newborn.
advantages, anatomy, physiology of lactation, composition of breast milk, techniques of Breastfeeding, contraindications, alternatives to breastfeeding, myths about breastfeeding, problems in breastfeeding and managements, public health concerns of Breastfeeding
Ways to Raise Immune System with Comprehensive Constitutional Homeopathy Prog...Bruce Shelton
Issues related to Fibromyalgia, Brain Imbalance and Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Migraine Symptoms stem from a miscommunication between the cerebral neurons that regulate pain reception and those that control vascular dilation and constriction.
The Brain and Spine must be properly balanced (or “calibrated”). If the brain and spine are not communicating properly, then no treatment modality will have full effect or may be completely ineffectual. Additionally, sarcodes are dilutions of healthy tissue that drive a remedy toward that organ. DesBio and Dr. Bruce Shelton have created a full line of homeopathic remedies to heal the whole body...we call it Comprehensive Homeopathy.
DesBio products are available only through healthcare practitioners. For more information on Comprehensive Homeopathy visit visit www.Desbio.com or phone 1-800-827-9529. If you are a consumer, please visit homeopathic remedies (www.DrBsRemedies.com) for a new line of homeopathic remedies available to the public.
Uses of Homoeopathic Triturated medicine, which is sure shot prescription. Hundred of thousands trituration are used in Homoeopathy with great success.
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Common concern and challenges in breastfeedingPhilip Amiola
Maternal and Child Resource Initiative on Breastfeeding (MaCRIB) addresses common breastfeeding concerns:
I am not sure if my baby is getting any milk.
I don’t know if my baby is getting enough milk.
How often should my baby breastfeed?
Can I take medicines if I am breastfeeding?
Can I wake my sleeping baby?
I was contracted by Health Canada to develop and lead a workshop on communicating with mothers about breastfeeding. The workshop was part of a day-long series of workshops hosted by Health Canada for members of its staff.
pictorial description of anatomy, physiology of lactation, neonatal reflex of rooting,suckling,swallowing, good attachment, good position, special situations, problems while breastfeeding
Lactation management is the science and art of assisting women and infants with breastfeeding, because the mother-infant pair is dynamically interrelated for breastfeeding, it is imperative to consider both individuals when attempting to assess and “manage” breastfeeding.
A travel revolution in spare rooms and second homes or empty apartments. It's part of the sharing economy.
Alternative vacation accommodations to the soul-less, crummy, expensive hotels and chintzy or faded B&Bs.
Find out about them here!
Learn the basics including how to avoid some common pitfalls - especially with regard to sharing.
I had trouble getting all the hyperlinks to work - scroll down to copy and paste links from the transcript below.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
4. I wrote the book I wish I’d had …
And how …
I breastfed for 3 years but I had a terrible time in the
early months with sore, cracked nipples, blocked
ducts and goodness knows what else.
I made every mistake – Daniel was nipple feeding
not breastfeeding, I strained my back with the
positions I was nursing in and more. Much more.
I needed a lot of help and eventually got it from the
La Leche League.
5.
6. My 2012 Webinar:
A little Magic, A Lot of Love
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/webinar/little-
magic-lot-love-using-homeopathy-and-
homeopathic-thinking-enhance-health-and-well
A pdf of the slides:
http://mirandacastro.com/documents/Castro_Pre
gnancyWebinarSlides_2012.pdf
My 2014 Webinar:
Prenatal Homeopathy Care for Moms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsGDwI7eLok
&feature=youtu.be
A pdf of the slides:
http://mirandacastro.com/documents/CastroNCH
_Pregnancy_2b_2014.pdf
7. What you will learn …
How to address some common breastfeeding
complaints with homeopathy.
Some adjunctive, helpful measures.
8. What is Homeopathy?
Energy medicine.
Tested on healthy humans.
Scientific in its own way.
Based on the principle of similars.
– anything that can make a healthy human sick is
capable of healing a sick person who presents
with similar symptoms.
10. Breastfeeding
It’s the best nutrition for your baby: 2-3 months of
breast milk will give your baby’s immune system a
terrific boost – do it if you can.
It’s a learnt skill – there are lots of right ways to do it
so that you don’t feel pain.
It’s super convenient, sterile, the right temperature.
It’s also a choice (Castro pp. 71-77 *): you deserve
health care practitioners who support your decision
not to breastfeed or to stop breastfeeding – no
matter when or why.
* My Book Mother & Baby/Pregnancy & Birth
11. My Favorite Breastfeeding Book
Bestfeeding
– by Suzanne Arms
Helpful line drawings show
the way at each and every
step. The drawings show all
the right and wrong ways,
the consequences of doing it
the wrong way and how to
correct the errors. Brilliantly
brilliant.
http://www.amazon.com/Bestfe
eding-How-Breastfeed-Your-
Baby/dp/1587611953
13. Common Complaints (pp. 117 *)
Engorgement
Sore and/or cracked nipples
Too much milk
Too little milk or milk slow to come in
Mastitis
Blocked duct/s
Thrush/Yeast infection
• My Book Mother & Baby/Pregnancy & Birth
http://www.mirandacastro.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_i
nfo&cPath=1_3&products_id=8
14. Engorged Breasts
This is usually short-lived but it occurs in the first few
days after the birth when there’s a lot going on.
Encourage your breasts to soften by
– Nurse more often – especially at night.
– Express a little milk with a pump before a feed.
– Apply hot flannels/wash cloths to your breast
before a feed and ice-cold ones after a feed.
Reassure yourself that this will soon pass.
15. Sore or Cracked Nipples
Make sure your baby is breast and not nipple
feeding.
Don’t wait till your baby is starving to feed her – she
will latch on more strongly.
Offer the least sore breast first.
Switch sides frequently to encourage more milk if
your baby is sucking hard to get more milk.
Try a nipple shield.
Spray ice cold water on your nipple to numb them.
Keep your nipples dry and expose them to sunlight.
16. Too Much Milk
Your milk supply usually settles into a manageable
pattern by the time your baby is 8 weeks old.
Have your baby nurse on one breast at a feed.
Give your baby a finger or a
pacifier to suck on – continued
sucking after she has fed will
stimulate your milk supply.
Use a nipple shield to restrict the
flow of milk.
Use cold compresses after a feed
to slow production down.
17. Too Little Milk
Have a snack and a drink with every feed – you
needs loads more calories to breastfeed.
Nurse often – every 2 hours isn’t too often.
Get into bed with your baby and stay there for a few
days esp. if she’s having a growth spurt.
Use a pump to increase your supply.
Nurse in a quiet space if you have a busy household.
Check for thrush.
Ignore unsupportive friends, relatives and even HCPs.
18. Mastitis & Blocked Duct/s
Rest and drink more.
Alternate hot and cold compresses.
Check for clothing compressing ducts esp. bras.
Massage breasts (highest to lowest) or ‘comb’ them.
Nurse more often and in different positions – try
nursing with your baby’s chin pointing across from a
blocked duct.
Pump if your baby isn’t nursing enough.
Go to bed and stay there if you develop a fever.
19. The Chin!
Use whatever positioning is most comfortable
and/or allows the affected area to be massaged.
Note: Advice to point baby’s chin (or nose) toward
the affected area is not necessarily going to be
helpful as it is based on the idea that the milk ducts
take a nice, direct route to the nipple – recent
research tells us that this is not true. A particular
duct might begin in one area of the breast but can
“wander” in many different directions before
terminating in any area of the nipple
– http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/
20. Changing Position Helps
It’s helpful to try different positions at each feed to
make sure all the ducts are emptied and then to
notice if one in particular helps with a duct that
repeatedly gets blocked (because it doesn’t drain
easily with standard positions).
– http://www.breastfeeding-babies.com/breastfeeding-
positions.html
21. Thrush/Yeast Infection
Use a solution of water and cider vinegar or
bicarbonate of soda:
– ¼ pint boiled and cooled water to one teaspoon
of vinegar or bicarb.
– Wipe your baby’s mouth with this (using a soft
cotton ball).
– Wipe your nipple with a separate cotton ball
both before and after a feed.
23. Belladonna (Bell.)
Breasts engorged; hard; hot; inflamed; painful
(throbbing); with red streaks.
Right side may be worse.
Milk supply over-abundant.
Mastitis or blocked duct with fever. Sudden onset.
When the milk 'comes in', the breasts become red,
hard, painful, and throb. Red streaks may radiate out
from the nipple.
If there’s a fever it’ll be high and hot with no sweat or
thirst.
24. Belladonna – a bigger, fun picture from Rhymes for Remedies by Jackie Synnott Griffin
25. Borax (Bor.)
Breasts painful during feeding; aching after feeding.
Pain in breast opposite to one baby is feeding on.
After nursing the breasts feel unpleasantly empty, they
ache – especially the opposite breast to the one the
baby nursed on. The mother is obliged to press the
breast with her hand to relief the aching.
Mother (and baby) may both have thrush (yeast) –
and then both are miserable when nursing. If the
baby’s is bad (oral) he/she may even refuse to nurse.
26. Bryonia – a bigger, fun picture from Rhymes for Remedies by Jackie Synnott Griffin
27. Bryonia (Bry.)
Breasts engorged; hard; hot; inflamed; pale; painful.
Milk supply overabundant.
Stitching pains worse for slightest movement.
Mastitis or blocked duct with fever. Slow onset.
Breasts look pale. Any movement is painful and the
inflammation. Similar to Belladonna but breasts are
paler and harder (stony hard or stony lumps).
If there’s a fever there’s often a headache with a
bursting feeling in the head.
28. Calcarea carbonicum (Calc.)
Mastitis/breast abscess in women who are low in
vitality and feel generally debilitated – especially by
breastfeeding. Breasts are inflamed, heavy, and hot.
With sweating (esp. head/neck, esp. at night).
Regulates milk supply:
– Difficulty building up milk supply in women with
large/heavy breasts or small breasts that become
smaller (esp. if anxious, sweaty + overweight).
– Over-abundance of milk up milk supply in
debilitated women.
29. Castor equi (Cast.)
Sore/cracked nipples.
This small remedy has few uses other than for sore,
cracked nipples. It is especially effective for women
who are otherwise well with no other symptoms.
Breasts may be engorged and the skin itchy; nipples
are sore, cracked and very tender, quickly becoming
raw if untreated.
30. Lac defloratum (Lac-d.)
Milk supply – low.
Difficulty building up milk supply without any other
symptoms (i.e. no pain, soreness or inflammation).
Breasts (shrink) decrease in size
Mother may be weepy, depressed, chilly and
constipated. She may herself be allergic to cow’s milk.
She may also be exhausted from loss of sleep.
31. Phytolacca (Phyt.)
Mastitis or blocked ducts: breasts are engorged,
inflamed and lumpy (hard lumps).
Mastitis with flu-like symptoms: feels exhausted,
achy, stiff, and feverish (low grade fever) with chills.
Pains in pain when nursing are severe and radiate
from the nipple to the axillae (armpits) or more
typically all over the body.
Nipples can become cracked, raw, and painful.
Can help regulate milk supply (whether too much or
too little.
32. Pulsatilla (Puls.)
Mastitis when milk comes in or after weaning.
Breasts are sore, hard, and swollen (skin feels
uncomfortably stretched).
Pains when baby nurses change places: they
radiate to the chest, the neck and back, to the
shoulders, arms, etc, (at different times)
Nipples may be sore and cracked.
Milk supply – over-abundant esp. after weaning.
Generally warm-blooded, craves fresh air and is
better for it. Also thirstless and weepy.
33. Silica (Sil.)
Blocked duct/s or breast abscess/es – with hard
lump/s in breast.
Sudden, sharp pains in breast or uterus when the
baby nurses. Back aches when nursing.
Lochia increases when nursing also.
Cracked nipples are extremely painful and cracks
bleed when the baby nurses. Especially in women
with inverted nipples.
Left breast tends to be worse.
Exhaustion in breastfeeding women who have lost
their stamina, are chilly/sweaty and anxious.
34. Urtica urens (Urt-u.)
Helps regulate the milk supply whether low or
overabundant (and no desire to express/store it).
With no other symptoms.
35. Quick Index of Symptoms
Breasts:
abscess/mastitis: Phyt. Sil.
engorged, hard/hot: Bell. Bry.
inflamed: Bell. Bry. Hep-s. Phyt. Sil.
lumpy: Phyt. Sil.
pale: Bry.
red-streaked: Bell.
Breasts painful: Bell. Bor. Bry. Sil.
Pains:
aching after nursing: Bor.
while nursing: Phyt. Puls. Sil.
to whole body: Phyt.
cutting/stitching: Sil.
in opposite breast: Bor.
slightest movement: Bry.
throbbing: Bell.
Milk supply:
low: Calc-c. Lac-d. Urt-u.
over-abundant: Bell. Bry. Calc-c.
Puls. Urt-u.
Nipples:
cracked/sore: Cast. Phyt. Sil.
and bleeding: Sil.
inverted (retracted): Si!.
Weaning:
to dry up milk: Lac-c. Puls.
36. Guidelines for Home Prescribers
If you are new to homeopathy the low potencies
are safest:
– 6C 12X 12C 30X or 30C potency. The most
common potencies available over the counter
are the 6C and 30C.
Repeat the remedy according to the severity of the
symptoms:
– Severe: every ½ - 1 hour (high fever bad pain).
– Moderate: every 2 – 4 hours.
– Mild: every 4-8 hours.
37. Catalysts for Healing
Back off or stop on improvement
– take it less often if there’s moderate improvement.
– stop taking it as soon on significant improvement.
Repeat as needed
– repeat the same remedy if helps and the
symptoms return—starting and stopping as
needed until better.
Remember—homeopathic remedies stimulate the
body to heal itself so make a relationship with a
remedy that is working and let your symptoms guide
you as to whether it needs repeating – or not!
38. Reassess If It Doesn’t Work
Change the remedy if 6-10 doses have been taken
with no result. It is probably the wrong one—select
another one or get help.
Remember there are many remedies for each
complaint – ask yourself the following:
Are you taking the whole picture into account?
Or rather, is there a bigger picture that needs to
be taken into account?
Is there something that needs fixing or attending
to?
39. CAUTIONS
Do not self prescribe for chronic complaints.
It is always advisable to seek professional advice for
long-standing complaints.
Check with your homeopath before self-prescribing.
Remedies have relationships with one another and it is a
shame to take a remedy that inadvertently counteracts
the effects of a remedy that has worked well.
41. Castro’s Pregnancy & Baby Kit
http://www.mirandacastro.com/shop/index.php?main_page=pr
oduct_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=77
$149 (value $292)
Special offer includes
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This is a great kit with
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Remedies: Aconite Arnica, Arsenicum, Belladonna,
Bellis perennis, Borax, Bryonia, Calcarea carb,
Caulophyllum, Chamomilla, China, Coffea,
Colocynthis, Dioscorea, Gelsemium, Kali carb, Kali
mur, Kali phos, Mag phos, Nitric acid, Phosphoric
acid, Phytolacca, Pulsatilla, Sepia, Silica,
Staphysagria, Stramonium.
Remedies in bold = breastfeeding problems
42. Breastfeeding after Breast Surgery
“Women who have had any breast surgeries will have a
greater chance of being successful at breastfeeding if their
surgeries are at least 5 years before trying to breastfeed. This is
a result of your body repairing its mammary system through a
process called recanalization.”
http://www.breastfeeding-problems.com/breast-feeding-after-surgery.html
“…it’s important to focus on what a mother is able to do
rather than what she can’t do because every drop of human
milk a mother gives her child is a precious, enduring
treasure…”
Diane West (2012): http://nurturedchild.ca/wp-
content/uploads/2012/11/Breastfeeding-after-reduction-and-augmentation-
surgeries.pdf
“The truth is that there are so many variables that few
experiences are the same.”
Diane West (2002): http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvaugsep02p75.html
43. Some of My Stuff
My Webinars:
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My Pregnancy & Birth Kit:
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My Shop: http://mirandacastro.com/shop
My Paper on Mastitis:
http://mirandacastro.com/main/documents/CastroM_H
omeopathyMastitis.pdf
44. Thanks to …
The National Center for Homeopathy for this year’s
Homeopathic Academy for Moms series:
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/
Hyland’s for sponsoring the series and for making
great remedies: http://www.hylands.com/
Jackie Synnott Griffin for Rhymes for Remedies:
http://www.narayana-verlag.com/Rhymes-for-
Remedies/Jackie-Synnott-Griffin/b15479?page=1