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With age, comes weakness to certain conditions.  An  aging immune system is often susceptible to disease.  Many seniors often experience limitations with their overall health and vitality. Homeopathy is an ideal alternative medicine for seniors because it stems from a philosophy that illness is caused by a weakening of the body’s vital life force. Homeopaths believe that the body’s vital life force is capable of reacting and eventually adapting to internal and external changes and that negative thinking about these changes are what causes disease. Homeopathic substances are generally derived from plants, minerals or other natural substances. In addition, it’s regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and monitored by the National Institute of Health.

Alzheimer’ Disease

Statistics show that approximately 2 to 4 % of 65 year olds are at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this condition, brain cells are gradually lost. This  eventually leads to dementia. Homeopathy aims to control the disease before it can inflict severe damage to the brain and at the same time improve communication skills and memory retention. However, all homeopathic remedies for Alzheimer’s disease are not the same — the remedy would depend on the evaluation of each patient.

Hair loss

Another common problem that occurs with aging is hair loss. One thing to understand is that homeopathy would not be treating hair loss from the scalp. It would treat hair from an internal point of view or the root cause.

Arthritis

There are many of homeopathic remedies for arthritis. In the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 82 % of elderly patients suffering from arthritis were able to get pain relief by using homeopathic medicines. Some of the remedies would be Aconitum, Actea spic, Arnica Montana, Belladona, Chamomilla, Sulphuricum, Pulsatilla nigricans, etc. The list could go on and on. When using homeopathic remedies for arthritis for the fist time, consult a practitioner to first to give you prescription based on what kind of pain you frequently feel.

Gout

Gout happens when there is an accumulation of uric acid in the joints. It can be extremely painful. The causes of gout include diet, genetics, and even medications that a person is currently taking. Homeopathic medicines could provide pain relief when there is join inflammation and pain happening due to gout. There are different substances which could be take for pain relief, always check with your practitioner or with your health care provider.

Heart disease

Another common problem along aging would be heart disease. It is important to be clear that heart disease is a condition that CANNOT be treated by homeopathy alone. Homeopathic remedies used with this condition are complimentary medication. During heart attack incidents, it is important to bring the patient to a medical facility immediately. When taking homeopathic remedies for heart disease, there are some medication that should not be taken in the event of a heart attack.

Osteoporosis

As we grow older, the body seems to not fully absorb the necessary nutrients. Taking homeopathic medicines will not reverse any kind of calcium and bone loss. What homeopathic medicines could do is help the body in maximizing and utilizing its minerals and nutrients.

Parkinson’s disease

Someone with Parkinson’s Disease should consult a professional homeopath if they are considering homeopathy as a treatment. Your evaluation will be extremely important in order for the homeopath to recommend medications and their frequency.

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