When you body is exposed to large amounts of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time, you can develop a hormonal disorder known as Cushing's Disease. This disease has telltale signs, such as high blood pressure, purple stretch marks, a rounder face, bone loss and, sometimes, diabetes. It is caused by a tumor n the pituitary gland. Some people seek relief from their symptoms with homeopathy.
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Treatment
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Traditional medical treatment involves the use of steroids, medications and surgery to remove the tumor. According to familydoctor.org, the patient is often treated with radiation after surgery to prevent the tumor from growing back. Ask your physician about complementary medicine in the form of homeopathy, which may help to reduce the severity of the disease and offer relief from some of its symptoms. Although homeopathic remedies are readily available in health food stores and online, it is best to use them under the care of a licensed homeopath. Ask your physician for a referral to a naturopathic physician who specializes in homeopathy or a homeopathic specialist. Some larger medical facilities have alternative practitioners on staff or within their health network. If not, a health food store may be able to give you some names.
Remedies
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The pituitary gland is responsible for adrenal function. When the adrenal glands are stressed due to chronic illness or stress-induced elevated cortisol, they go into adrenal fatigue. Homeopathic treatment of Cushing's Disease aims to decrease the amount of cortisol produced by the adrenal glands. Homeopathic remedies can be used to strengthen the adrenal glands and build them back up. According to Alexander Mostovoy, a homeopathic doctor and health writer for Canada's Vitality magazine, homeopathic medicines are prescribed on an individual basis, tailored to your symptoms. Mostovoy says several homeopathic remedies help improve symptoms: the most commonly used are Argentum nitricum, Kalium phosphoricum and Gelsemium.
Effects
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Cushing's Disease symptoms include weakness and trembling. Stressed adrenal glands can produce intermittent bouts of weakness in your daily life. At times, weakness can be so severe that it prevents you from performing everyday activities, such as dressing or lifting a glass of water. Patients with this pattern of adrenal dysfunction often become irritable, anxious and depressed. If you have these symptoms, Argentum nitricum is the recommended treatment.
If your symptoms include nervousness, oversensitivity and excitability, you may benefit from Kalium phosphoricum. Patients with these symptoms often complain of not being able to deal with life. They are easily startled, often feel an impending sense of doom, have problems with memory and may have difficulty concentrating.
When Cushing's Disease impairs adrenal function to the point of causing slow pulse, weak muscles, dizziness and fatigue--which patients often complain is worse in damp and cold weather--the homeopathic choice is Gelsemium. People with these symptoms may be apathetic about their illness and prefer isolation.
These remedies support the adrenal gland, improving adrenal function and reducing the amount of cortisol released. Used as an integrative approach to treat Cushing's Disease, they can help alleviate symptoms and speed recovery time.
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