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What does Calcarea Carbonica do?

Calcarea Carbonica is a homeopathic treatment that is often utilized to treat those who suffer from obsessive behavior, anxiety, and fear of failure. Sleep disturbances s.c. as insomnia and/or night sweats may accompany any of these symptoms and are thought to be reduced or eliminated with Calcarea Carbonica usage. Calcarea Carbonica is also used to heal ear infections that produce a sour smelling discharge; and to treat eye infections, eczema, Candidiasis, menopausal symptoms, reoccurring tonsillitis, and some digestive disorders. People suffering from bone or joint pain, backache, and fractures that are slow to heal have been treated with the remedy. It is considered especially helpful for children who demonstrate slow bone and teeth development and has also been prescribed for relief of teething pain. Calcarea Carbonica usage is considered an effective in treating conditions that are aggravated by cold damp weather, physical exertion, and springtime.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Calcarea Carbonica?

It is always good to keep your health care practitioner updated on medications, herbals, supplements or other therapies you may be participating in. They should be consulted first if you have any of these: A tendency towards allergic reactions to other medicines, herbs, foods, lactose, dyes, or preservatives.

Are there other times my health care professional needs to be advised before I take Calcarea Carbonica?

As a homeopathic remedy, Calcarea Carbonica is considered safe however it is always good to inform your health care professional if you are: Pregnant or trying to get pregnant Breast-feeding

How should I take this product?

Calcarea Carbonica is derived from the mother of pearl of an oyster shell (the middle layer) which is then ground up to make the homeopathic preparation. Homeopathic Calcarea Carbonica remedies are taken by mouth and usually come in the following formats: - lactose tablets, pillules, powder, granules, and as a liquid. Generally, for most homeopathic remedies the following apply: Do not take more than one homeopathic remedy at a time unless otherwise recommended by a qualified homeopathic practitioner. Do not take with food or liquids. Allow 30 minutes before or after eating before taking. Do not handle the preparation with your hands (may cause contamination), rather use a clean spoon to administer the preparation.

What should the dosage be?

Dosages and lengths of administration are usually based on the individual, problem, symptoms, cause and its onset. See a qualified homeopathic practitioner for more information. The following are general dosages for some of the applications of a homeopathic Calcarea Carbonica preparation where c = a centesimal (dilution factor 1:100). This is by no means supposed to take the place of a qualified diagnosis and treatment. Generally: Candidiasis - 6c - 6X a day for up to 5 days. PMS - 30c every 12 hours for up to 3 days - start using the day before PMS usually begins. Heavy Menstruation- 30c every 8 hours for up to 10 doses. Menopause w/ panic attacks - 30c every 12 hours for up to 7 days. Anxiety w/ Fear - - 6c every 2 hours for up to 10 doses. Anxiety with Fatigue - 30 c 2x day for up to 14days, May repeat.

What other medicines may interact with a Homeopathic Calcarea Carbonica preparation?

Unknown

What are side effects of Homeopathic Calcarea Carbonica usage?

If you experience any uncomfortable side effects, stop usage immediately and report them to your health care professional. It should be understood that in homeopathic medicine a patient under treatment may experience an "aggravation" or in other words, their symptoms may seem to worsen during treatment. If you experience an aggravation it is usually thought that your body's "vital force" has been stimulated and the remedy is working. Generally, the worsening of the symptoms will only last several hours and it is recommended that you stop taking the remedy at this point and let your b.d. take over in the healing process. Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (stop usage and report it to your health care professional if they are continuing or bothersome): Allergic response to lactose (stop using and switch to a lactose free liquid product)

What do I need to watch out for with Calcarea Carbonica?

Generally, for most homeopathic remedies the following apply: It is usually recommended that usage of caffeine, coffee, alcohol, spicy foods, tobacco and mint (including mint toothpaste and gum) be avoided during treatments. It is usually recommended that usage of strong perfumes, soaps, and cleaning supplies be avoided during treatments. It is usually recommended that usage of some essential oils s.c. as rosemary, thyme, camphor, mint, eucalyptus, and lavender (solution > than 2%) be avoided during treatments.

What else should I be aware of?

As with herbs, care should be taken with purchasing. Incorrectly labeled products and/or the presence of contaminants, adulterations, or substitutions have all been reported in conjunction with alternative medicines.

Where can I keep my homeopathic product?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store in a cool, dark, dry place preferably in an airtight, dry, and light resistant container. Also, homeopathic remedies should never be stored where anything with a strong smell s.c. as certain foods, perfumes, deodorants, etc. reside. The life of a properly handled and stored homeopathic remedy is usually several years however if there is an expiration date listed on the product, throw away the unused portion after the expiration date.

Can you tell me a little more about Calcarea Carbonica?

General information: Calcium Carbonate in derived from the inner middle layer of an oyster shell. This p.r. is sometimes referred to as "mother of pearl". It is a calcium salt that is used both in homeopathy, nutritional supplements, and as an antacid. . Homeopathic Calcarea Carbonica: In homeopathic medicine, remedies are usually associated with a certain "constitutional type". A persons "constitutional" typing is based on their emotional, physical, and mental make-up. Individuals that fall within a certain constitutional type will usually always benefit from using the associated remedy. This does not mean that you must always know your constitutional type before taking a homeopathic remedy. Acute illnesses (like colds, flu, etc) may be treated based on the symptoms only and not the individuals constitution. However, in treating chronic illness, the knowledge of the individuals constitutional type is vital to treating the symptoms and the cause. Adults and children who fall into the category of Calcarea Carbonica constitutional types usually have the following characteristics: They tend to be overweight with round features, pale skin, and a shy sometimes apathetic nature. They are quiet, sensitive and prone to excessive worrying. . They tend to need a lot of reassurance from others to remain motivated but when secure, work hard and enthusiastically. They are generally healthy though bone and teeth development can be slow or abnormal with diseases s.c. as scholiasts developing. Other areas illnesses have a tendency to develop in are the intestinal tract, lymph glands, throat, ears, and nose. They are prone to overeating and excess sweating. This excessive sweating is usually accompanied with a bad smell. They often develop obsessive behaviors. Generally they dislike or fear enclosed spaces, darkness, long term terminal illnesses, and poverty. They tend to prefer cold, starchy, sweet, and/or sour foods, plus soda and juice. They respond best to dry environments. When illness or acute conditions occur they tend to manifest on the right side of the body.

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