Old Polio Vaccine Linked to Brain Tumors

November 7, 2006

Sheri,

I found something really interesting on your website when I was researching

the polio vaccines recently. Under your polio section, there's a reference to

the fact that over 75% (I think that's the number) of choroid plexus papillomas

have been found to contain traces of the SV-40 virus. They pointed this out as

proof that the virus is being passed on to new generations since it hasn't been

used in years. I'm sure this is the version of the vaccine that my mother had.

In fact it was almost two years ago that we discovered that my daughter had a

choroid plexus papilloma and I began to investigate vaccines in the first place.

Thankfully they removed it all and it was benign. But if you have any further

information to share on that, I'd love to pass it on to my neurologist.

Thanks

snakken@... wrote:

Chicken Pox & Homeopathic Treatment

PRINT THESE PAGES OUT SO YOU HAVE THEM HANDY

I have compiled these sites - These are from a variety of homeopathic

websites to give you clues as to what remedy is needed.

These are to only be guidelines in the case of acute illness or first aid.

It helps shorten your time in looking when you are in a hurry with an ill

child. It helps you narrow down a little. Read thru the list - if you

find a remedy that sounds like it might fit, then go to your book and read

more about that remedy in the Internal Materia Medica.

ALWAYS best to repertorize as you have been doing, but these are helpful.

Repertorizing enables you to get more individual.

NEVER to be used for chronic or recurring conditions.

Print out and save for quick reference!

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Chickenpox

While it is true that we cannot select a homoeopathic remedy merely on the

basis of the name of the disease - we need to select the one remedy that is

homoeopathic to the disharmony of the patient we are treating - it is also

the case that the epidemic illness of chickenpox impresses a distinct

enough stamp on the organism that we - even in our individuality - have a

small enough range of common responses that it is meaningful to talk about

them. With some understanding of acute-care prescribing & a rather small

materia medica, it is possible to effectively treat most cases of

chickenpox at home.

Good resources for the materia medica (information on appropriate remedies)

needed for home prescribing for patients with chickenpox can be found in

any of the following books:

-Miranda Castro, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook (my favorite home-care

reference by a long shot - this takes a classical approach to acute-care

prescribing, and if you only have one home-care book, it should be this

one). If you find my comments below interesting, and wish to procede with

preparing yourself to do homoeopathic home care, buy this book and perhaps

one or two of the following list as well.

-Phyllis Speight, Homoeopathic Remedies for Children

- Hammond, How to Use Homoeopathy

-Cummings & Ullman, Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines

-Dana Ullman, Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants

-Panos & Heimlich, Homeopathic Medicine at Home

Knowing that the following list does not include *every* remedy that a

homoeopath might use to treat patients with chickenpox, I would recommend

you have the following in your medicine kit to be reasonably prepared:

(1) " An empty bottle " (I'm kindof teasing here) - not every person with

chickenpox needs to be treated, and in my experience most do not. A very

healthy response to this virus involves a small smattering of spots, a

runny nose, a low-grade fever & perhaps some small drop in energy that may

last a few days. If the picture of a homoeopathic remedy does not emerge

clearly in the child, don't treat them. Give them hugs, fluids, baths with

oatmeal* for itching, one of those really neat bed-tables you make out of a

cut-out cardboard packing box with cut-outs for a bowl & cup, read to them

from Winnie-the-Pooh, etc. (especially " Wheezles & Sneezles " from Now we

are Six). For my oldest boy (now 10), raspberry sherbet & a backrub is the

most consistently effective remedy for any ailment that comes along.

* - grind rolled oats in a blender or food processor, put a couple

tablespoons in a hank or dishrag & hang it from the faucet when you draw

the bath.

If the illness takes a course departing from this normal pattern of

response - e.g. excessive itching, horrible-looking eruption, a disturbing

cough, mental/emotional difficulties such as excessive irritability or

clinginess, difficulties with sleeping, or whatever, the organism is asking

for help, and the appropriate remedy will get things back on track. The

following short list of 8 remedies will cover about 95% of the cases of

chickenpox you'll encounter; the remaining 5% will need any one of a huge

variety of remedies at the discretion of a trained homoeopath. I generally

recommend that my patients who stock remedies for home care get them in 12C

potencies. Most of the following will be in a kit put together for

homecare, such as the 50-remedy kit of 12C potencies put together by

Washington Homeopathic Products. Dosing, repetition of dose, etc. are

discussed in the home-care manuals above, most thoroughly in Miranda

Castro's book.

These are listed in order of the frequency with which I've prescribed them

for patients with chickenpox, from most frequent to least frequent. The

pictures below are fragmentary pictures of how kids needing these remedies

will look in a bout of chickenpox - don't rely just on them, but use them

as a jumping-off point in working with your reading resources.

(2) Pulsatilla nigrans (perhaps 60% of the cases I've treated)

When the child has developed the disharmony calling for this remedy, it is

usually the mental/emotional and general symptoms of the person that

identify the match to this remedy. The classical symptoms of " Chickenpox "

are not that remarkable - modest rash, modest fever. However, the child is

weepy, clingy, wants to be held & to sleep with the parent. The itching is

worse from heat, such as a hot bath or heat of the bed, so they are likely

to uncover, sleep poorly in a warm room, prever a tepid bath, etc. Bedtime

is especially hard, because of separation from the parents & warmth of the

bed, but it's just a hard time of the day for them anyway. Despite fever

they may not be very thirsty. There may be some cough, worse on lying down

at night & from the heat of the bed, better with cooler & moving air & on

sitting up.

(3) Rhus toxicodendron (perhaps 15% of the cases I've treated)

The striking symptoms indicating that the child is in a state calling for

this remedy are generally tremendous itching and a physical and emotional

restlessness. Bedtime may be hard again, but this time because

restlessness makes it difficult physically to lie in bed & fall asleep.

They may wake exhausted with busy dreams & have to get up - they may come

into the parents' room, but not so much for the snuggle as out of

restlessness driving them out of their own bed. Itching is awful,

especially at night, but not because of the heat of the bed; itching is

worse with cold, and relieved by an extremely hot bath, worse when at rest,

and they feel they have to scratch & will excoriate their rash by

scratching. The pox may be expecially large & filled with thin or thick

pus-like fluid which may run when the blisters break. I have never seen

the red-tipped tongue keynote reported in the literature in this acute

presentation of a Rhus-tox picture.

(4) Antimonium tartaricum (<10%)

Here it is the cough that will most often alert you to the need for this

remedy. the cough may be very moist-sounding and rattly, raising the

concern about bronchitis or pneumonia (both of which may complicate

Chickenpox - this will often be the remedy when that is the case, but do

not ignore conventional medical supportive care [i'm refering to supportive

care, not to allopathic treatment] if this is a concern). The rash may be

large, and may weep a yellow fluid crusting like dried honey - sometimes it

is only the appearance of an extensive eruption of this character that

alerts to the need for this remedy, even in the absence of problematic

cough. The child will often be mildly ill-tempered, not wanting to be

looked at or touched. A white coating is often seen on the tongue.

(5) Antimonium crudum (pretty unusual)

Very much like Antimonium tartaricum, above, but when the ill-temper is

much more evident.

(6) Mercurius vivus (or Mercurius solubilis) (<5%)

High fevers, at night, with profuse sweat. Large eruptions with pus-filled

blisters and pus-like discharge that may be irritating, with soreness of

the affected skin. Much redness about the eruptions. Narrow range of

temperature comfort - worse with cool and with heat. These kids are

normally pretty sick.

(7) Aconite

Usually a phase very early in the illness, folks in this state generally

are well past it & onto another phase of the illness by the time they get

into my office, so when I've given this it's usually an 11pm phone

prescription.

Very sudden onset of high fever, most often around 11pm to midnight, with

fear, night-terrors or nightmares, & tho apparently awake they don't

respond as if they were, being inconsolable in their fear. The illnes

often begins following exposure to cold wind. At this point, you probably

wouldn't know it's chickenpox yet, they probably won't break out until the

next day; if the rash has already come out, the symptoms above eclipse the

concerns that the rash might raise directly.

(8) Belladonna

Very hot, dry fever, without thirst, usually of rapid onset, worse in the

mid-afternoon & on into evening (3pm, fever on waking from the afternoon

nap). Dry, flushed red skin, burning up tho the hands & feet may be cool.

Headache. Twitchings & startings in feverish sleep. Usually early in the

illness, & tho the rash has often come out at this point, the rash itself

doesn't seem as significant as the feverish symptoms above.

(9) Sulphur

Usually recognized as the remedy when the illness has dragged on with slow

recovery, the eruption crusty & weeping after scratching. Warm, uncovering

at night, worse from heat (itching & generally), itching with redness about

the eruption which is worse with heat of bed or bath.

Good luck with your kids! Working with an illness such as this, where you

can exercise a classical homoeopathic approach within a limited range of

possible remedy pictures, is a great way to introduce yourself to learning

good homoeopathy.

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http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2210004.html

Chicken pox is a common childhood viral illness. Many cases are mild;

however, those that are uncomfortable can often be helped with homeopathy.

Fatigue and low fever typically begin ten days to three weeks from the

time of exposure. A flat red rash comes out, transforms into pimples, then

develops into blisters that eventually break and harden into itchy crusts.

If fever is very high and persistent, or if a person seems to be extremely

ill, it is best to consult a physician.

For dosage information, please read the information at the end of this

section. See also “Using Homeopathy With Professional Guidance” in What Is

Homeopathy?

Antimonium tartaricum: This remedy may be indicated when eruptions are

large and slow to emerge. The child feels sweaty, fussy, and may be

nauseous with a white-coated tongue. If chest congestion with a rattling

cough develops, or a bubbly sound on breathing, Antimonium tart is likely

to be the appropriate remedy.

Antimonium crudum: A child who needs this remedy usually is irritable and

may object to being touched or looked at. The eruptions are sore, and

touching them may bring on shooting pains.

Apis mellifica: When this remedy is indicated, the skin around the

eruptions is pink and puffy and very itchy, with stinging pains. The

eyelids may also be swollen. The person feels worse from warmth, is

irritable, and usually is not thirsty.

Belladonna: This remedy is indicated when a child is hot and feverish,

with a red flushed face, and eyes that are sensitive to light. A pounding

headache may be felt, accompanied by either restlessness or drowsiness.

The rash usually is red, with a feeling of heat and throbbing.

Bryonia: When fever persists for several days during chicken pox, and a

dry nagging cough develops, this remedy may be useful. The person’s mouth

is dry, with thirst for long cold drinks. The person may be very grumpy,

feel worse from motion, and dislike being interfered with in any way.

Mercurius solubilis: This remedy may be indicated if eruptions are large

and become infected. The child is very sensitive to temperature changes

and feels worse at night. Perspiration and drooling during sleep, swollen

lymph nodes, and offensive breath are strong indications for Mercurius.

Pulsatilla: A child who needs this remedy is often sweet and tearful when

ill and wants a lot of attention and comforting. Itching and other

discomforts are worse from warmth and in stuffy rooms, and improved by

cool fresh air. The person is rarely thirsty, even during fever.

Rhus toxicodendron: This remedy is useful in cases of chicken pox with

tremendous itching that is worse from scratching and relieved by warm

baths or applying heat. The child may be very restless, both physically

and mentally. The eyes may become inflamed and sticky. Muscles can ache

and feel very stiff, also relieved by warmth and gentle motion. (Some

homeopathic physicians recommend Rhus tox to people who have been exposed

to chicken pox, to help prevent infection.)

Sulphur: If itching is so severe that the person finds it impossible to

keep from scratching—or if eruptions have a nagging, burning pain—this

remedy may bring relief. The symptoms (and the person) become worse from

warmth and aggravated after bathing. Both heat and chills are felt during

fever. The person may feel drowsy in the afternoon and restless and hot at

night.

Urtica urens: Eruptions with stinging, burning pain and itching may be

relieved by this remedy. Symptoms are aggravated by exertion and from

overheating.

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http://www.homeopathic.com/articles/using_h/chickenpox.php

A Homeopathic Perspective on Chickenpox

(Excepted from Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants, Tarcher/Putnam)

A Homeopathic Perspective on Chickenpox

(Excepted from Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants, Tarcher/Putnam)

REMEDIES LISTED IN CAPITOL LETTERS REPRESENT MORE FREQUENTLY INDICATED

REMEDIES

ACONITUM: This remedy should be considered at the initial stages of

chickenpox when there is fever, restlessness, and increased thirst.

Antimonium crud: Most characteristic of these children is their

white-coated tongue and their irritable disposition. Other indications for

this remedy are when children have pimples and pustules which itch,

especially after a bath or exposure to water, in the evening, and from the

heat of the bed. The children tend to experience a prickly heat which is

aggravated by exercise and warmth.

Apis: Children who have itching and stinging pox that is worse from heat

and in warm rooms and better from cold and in cool rooms should be given

this remedy. Belladonna: Chickenpox with severe headache, flushed face,

hot skin, and drowsiness with the inability to sleep well should be

treated with this medicine.

RHUS TOX: This is the most common remedy for chickenpox. These children

experience intense itching, especially at night and from scratching. They

are very restless.

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http://www.indbazaar.com/i-daksh/therapeutics.asp?id=14

(site from India)

OMBATING CHIKEN POX

Chicken pox is a highly contagious rash illness. It’s caused by the

Varicella-zoster virus [VZV] and usually strikes in childhood.

Incidence - Chickenpox is a common, highly contagious illness. Over 90% of

cases occur in children less than 12 years of age.

Around 10 per cent of the population over the age of 15 is susceptible to

the disease. Most urban children are infected with chicken pox before

puberty.

Transmission - The disease is acquired by inhalation of virus, containing

particles from the nasopharynx of an infected individual.

These cause an initial infection in the respiratory epithelium. Skin

vesicles contain the virus, but are not the primary source. Scabs are not

infectious. Patients are contagious from 2 days before onset of the rash

until all lesions have crusted.

Season - The virus is endemic, but becomes epidemic during the late winter

and spring.

Immunity - Lasting immunity follows recovery. Second attacks are rare even

in the immuno-compromised.

Incubation period - The incubation period is 14 to 17 days.

THE SIGNS OF CHICKEN POX

The following symptoms will occur 10-21 days after exposure to chicken

pox. Signs of chicken pox appear in the following order:

* Mild low grade fever with cold-like symptoms

* Rash, mostly on trunk or covered areas of the body.

* Fluid-filled blisters (vesicles)

* Crusts / scabs

The patient also complains of the following -

* Runny nose, slight cough

* Decrease in appetite

* Headache

* Tired, rundown feeling

These symptoms usually occur 24-48 hours before the spots appear on the body.

The spots first appear on the chest, back, or face, and eventually are

seen over the entire body. The spots may occur in the mouth as white

ulcers, and as ulcers in the ears and eyes.

HOW TO PREVENT CHICKEN POX

* Exclude infected person from school or day care for 5 days after the

first vesicles appear.

* Practice good hand washing: the virus spreads by direct contact with

the fluid in the blisters, as well as infected secretions from nose

and mouth.

* Cover mouth when coughing and dispose of tissue promptly.

* Wash bed linens and recently worn clothes in hot, soapy water.

* Avoid exposing pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, or

immuno-compromised persons.

HOW TO MANAGE CHICKEN POX

* Give one or more lukewarm baths daily. Add one tablespoon baking

soda to each bath to relieve itching.

* Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS

* Chickenpox poses serious problems in pregnancy, especially when

infection occurs early in the pregnancy or at the time of delivery.

Infection early in pregnancy can lead to several types of fetal

abnormalities, including limb abnormalities, scarring of internal

organs and neurological damage.

* The most common complication is bacterial skin infection.

* Scarring occurs frequently. Round, deep, punched-out scars, " pock

marks, " are a disfiguring complication. These disfiguring scars are

permanent, but do show some improvement with time

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHICKEN POX

* Chicken pox is spread by direct contact or breathing in from nose

and throat secretions.

* Crusting occurs in 5 to 10 days after breakout. Crusts do not

contain the virus.

* Children are not to go to school for at least 7 days - until all

sores are crusted.

* Let scabs fall off by themselves.

STAGES OF CHICKEN POX

* The prodromal symptoms in children are absent or low-grade. Older

children and adults experience fever (1 to 6 days), headache,

backache, and sore throat.

* The fever varies from 101º F to 105º F and returns to normal when

the vesicles have disappeared.

* Moderate to intense itching is present during the vesicular stage.

* The lesion starts as a 2 mm to 4 mm red papule, which develops an

irregular outline (rose petal) as a thin walled clear vesicle appears

on the surface. This lesion, " dew drop on a rose petal, " is highly

characteristic.

* The vesicle becomes centrally depressed and cloudy, has an irregular

border, and breaks in 8 to 12 hours.

* The lesion dries to form a crust as the red base disappears.

Secondary infection or excoriation extends the process into the

dermis, producing a crater-like scar.

HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

DO NOT SELF MEDICATE.

CONSULT A QUALIFIED HOMEOPATH FOR THE RIGHT MEDICINE AND DOSE.

During homeopathic treatment, one of the following drugs is administered

based on right indications.

COMMONLY INDICATED DRUGS

ANTIM CRUD, PULS, SULPH, Antim tart, Bell, Carbo veg, Ledum, Merc, Rhus

tox, Sepia, Thuja, Aconite, Arsenic, Asafoetida, Cantharis, Causticum,

Coffea, Conium, Cyclamen, Ipecac, Natrum carb, Natrum mur, Silicea.

(According to Dr. J. H. e)

For the initial fever – Aconite

When the vesicles form – Antim tart

When the fever is over – Merc sol

Aconite – For the initial stage, with the onset of fever; better in open

air, worse in warm room, in evening and at night; thirst and restlessness

very marked.

Antim crud – Chicken pox, with gastric derangement; sensitive to cold

bathing; thick, hard, honey colored scabs; itching when warm in bed;

burning and itching are worse at night; child cannot bear to be touched or

looked at.

Antim tart - In the early stage; child is irritable and wants company;

also indicated in chicken pox with respiratory complications.

Mercurius - When matter appears in the vesicles; skin is almost

consistently moist; odorous perspiration; itching is worse from warmth of

bed; yellowish brown crusts; worse at night, wet, damp weather,

perspiring, warm room and warm bed.

Rhus tox – Severe intense itching; extreme mental and physical

restlessness; worse during cold wet, rainy weather and after rain; better

warm, dry weather, rubbing, warm applications.

Sulphur – Annoying rash; child is thirsty and hungry; dirty skin; worse

scratching and washing; itching worse by warmth; often occurs in spring

time.

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