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Digestion Help Homeopathic Medicines for Digestive Symptoms Similar to other over-the-counter drugs, homeopathic medicines are available as single active ingredients or multiple active ingredients. Combining of several active medicines helps target a specific set of symptoms like heartburn or gas. These types of medicines offer a quick and simple solution to patients who are not yet familiar with single medicines. Single medicines allow you to address very specific symptoms. Here are four useful single medicines for digestive symptoms: Nux vomica Symptoms: Heartburn and drowsiness from excessive eating or drinking Excessive intake of coffee, tobacco, alcohol, rich food Digestive spasms, nausea, coated tongue Desire for stimulants, spicy food and coffee Irritability, anger Symptoms are improved by a short nap after meals. These types of digestive problems are often due to a sedentary lifestyle, abuse of food or drinks, and business worries. Take Nux vomica 12C, 5 pellets several times a day. Antimonium crudum Symptoms: Indigestion with nausea Belching with the taste of ingested food Excess intake of acidic food or cured meat Symptoms are improved by warm applications on the abdomen. These types of digestive problems are due to overindulgence, often from frustration or sadness. Take Antimonium crudum 6C, 5 pellets 4 times a day. Lycopodium Symptoms: Bloated abdomen (under the belt) even after light meals Drowsiness after meals, long naps Headache, often with pain above the eyes, associated with digestive symptoms Heartburns, acid reflux Symptoms are improved by hot drinks and food, and cool air. Symptoms are aggravated between 4 and 8 p.m. Take Lycopodium 6C, 5 pellets several times a day. Carbo vegetabilis Symptoms: Bloated abdomen, above the belt Slow digestion with belching Congestion after meals Intolerance to greasy or fatty food and wine Symptoms are improved by belching and being fanned. Take Carbo vegetabilis 6C, 5 pellets several times a day. There are many homeopathic medicines for digestive symptoms and self-medication books available to help you in your selection. One of the most popular is The Family Guide for Homeopathy by Dr. Alain Horvilleur. Additionally, a physician trained in homeopathy may be able to answer specific questions and offer more in-depth help. Article brought to you by Boiron, world leader in homeopathy. |
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