Natural Healing

I remember my Homeopathic Dr. prescribing Arnica and Bellis Perennis prior to my surgery. I'd been familiar with and often used Arnica for bruises on myself as well as my daughters. I then learned that Bellis Perennis worked much in the same way but from the inside out. I was to take each of these homeopathic remedies a couple of days prior to surgery, alternating each every couple of hours. It was recommended that I continue to take the remedies as soon as possible after surgery and for a few days afterwards. The remedies would help speed up the healing process, and minimize the bruising and pain caused by the surgery. They were so effective that nurses and doctors remarked about the minimal bruising my body had suffered given that I'd just had a double mastectomy. The visiting nurse who initially came to my home to check on me and change my bandages was so surprised to see how well my chest looked. She told me that given that this was her job - to check on women after mastectomies, she was very familiar with how common it was for women's chests to look quite bruised and swollen and was so impressed to see how well my chest looked. Consequently, I informed my surgeon about having taken the remedies, especially since he was equally impressed with the healing results of my body. He accepted a report I gave him on a double-blind study that had been done on Arnica and commented that one could not argue that the remedies may have played a role in the healing process and that a double-blind study is one of the best that can be done. Afterall, this is where medicine first began, through nature. Below is just one site that provides information on Homeopathic remedies and I've included their description of the two remedies I just referred to.

http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2203005.html

Arnica montana: This is the primary remedy for new, traumatic injuries—including bruises caused by impact with blunt objects (from simple contusions to concussions), early stages of sprains and strains, and bruise-like soreness after muscular exertion (such as physically-taxing work, athletics, or childbirth). The symptoms typically feel worse from touch and motion. Arnica is also helpful for controlling soreness, bleeding, and tissue-bruising related to surgery and dental work.

Bellis perennis: This remedy is helpful for injuries and bruises, especially those caused by trauma to the trunk or in deeper tissues—for example, internal soreness after an accident or surgery. When a bruised and injured area develops a feeling of stiffness or coldness, Bellis perennis is strongly indicated. It may also be effective for bruises (in any area) that do not respond to Arnica.

I hope others will benefit from learning about these two remedies. I know I'm grateful to have been introduced to them!