Epilepsy is a disease that affects the brain's nerve cells and triggers the release of abnormal electrical signals. This can cause temporary malfunctioning of the other brain cells and result in sudden loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can affect both children and adults. Epilepsy can be treated in a number of ways. One of the most preferred forms of treatment is homeopathy. Homeopathy addresses both the physical symptoms of the disease and the underlying factors triggering it. Another big advantage of homeopathic treatment is that it has negligible side effects. A few homeopathic remedies that can be used to treat epilepsy are:
Cicuta: Cicuta is very effective when used to treat cases of epilepsy where convulsions are marked by violent, body distortions. This can include the horrific backward bending (extension) of the spine. These convulsions also make the person's face turn blue and trigger a jaw lock. This can also be used to effectively treat epilepsy cases triggered by head injuries and worms.
Artemisia Vulgaris: This is used to often treat cases of Petit Mal Epilepsy which are characterized by staring into space, leaning forwards or backwards and stopping abruptly while speaking a sentence. It also addresses fear that triggers epileptic attacks.
Stramonium: Convulsions triggered by exposure to bright lights or shiny objects can be treated with this homeopathic remedy. In such cases, the patient may not lose consciousness but experiences jerks in muscles of the upper body.
Cuprum Met: This homeopathic remedy is used to treat seizures that are preceded by experiencing an aura in the knees. Other symptoms that characterize this sort of an epileptic attack are spasms that begin in the fingers and toes and gradually spread to the rest of the body and lead to jerking of muscles. This can also be used to treat convulsions that accompany menstruation and follow the delivery of a baby.
Bufo Rana: Not all epileptic attacks occur while you are awake. Attacks that occur in your sleep can be treated with Bufo Rana. Such epileptic attacks are accompanied by experiencing an aura in the genital region. This remedy is especially helpful for women who experience seizures during menstruation.
Hyoscyamus: Some epileptic fits are followed by a deep sleep. These type of epileptic attacks can be treated with Hyoscyamus. Other symptoms addressed by this homeopathic medicine are fidgeting with bed or clothes, fidgeting with fingers and muscular twitching.
These homeopathic remedies can be taken on their own or in combination with other medicines. It is important to consult a homeopath near you.
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