TRAVELER GUIDE
SYMPTOMS THE ADVENTUROUS TRAVELER MAY EXPERIENCE
ABDOMEN
ABRASIONS
ABSCESS
ACCIDENTS (see relevant entries)
AIRSICKNESS
due to motion, Cocculus 30c
due to altitude, Coca 30c
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Coca 30c
ALCOHOL
ALLERGIC REACTIONS
AMOEBIC DYSENTERY
ANIMAL BITES
ANXIETY
ASPHIXIA
ASSAULTS
BACILLARY DYSENTERY (SHIGELLOSIS)
BACK PROBLEMS
after sitting too long, Bellis per 30c
worse slightest movement, Bryonia 30c
BELCHING
BILHARZIASIS
with profound exhaustion, China 30c
BITES
BLACK EYE
BLOOD BLISTERS
BLOOD POISONING
BOILS
BREAST FEEDING DIFFICULTIES
hard, engorged, hot, red, Belladonna 30c
hard, engorged, hot, pale, Bryonia 30c
abcess with pus, extremely painful, Hepar sulph 30c
abcess with smelly, corrosive pus, Merc viv 30c
too much milk, Pulsatilla 30c
abcess slow to heal, Silica 30c
baby vomits breast milk, Silica 30c
BRUCELLOISIS
BRUISES
of soft tissue, Arnica cream externally
(only on unbroken skin)
or Arnica 30c
of deep tissue (contusion of breasts), Bellis per 30c
BURNS
Urtica Urens Cream externally soothes minor burns
for shock, Arnica 30c
if area of injury better cold, Cantharis 30c
if area of injury better hot, Arsenicum 30c
Serious burns, seek medical assistance immediately
CATERPILLAR HAIR IRRITATION
CHAGAS DISEASE
CHICKENPOX
CHILLBLAINS
hot, itchy, worse heat, Pulsatilla 30c
dark red inflammation, Rhus tox 30c
Use Calendula Cream / Ointment externally, if they break.
CHINESE FOOD
allergy to, see MSG
CHOLERA
CLAUSTROPHOBIA
COLD SORES
COLDS
in early stages, Aconite 30c
see also FLU remedies
COLIC
better bending forwards, Belladonna 30c
worse slightest movement; better heat and pressure (knees up), Bryonia 30c
comes on after humiliation, Staphisagria 30c
COLORADO TICK FEVER
CONCUSSION
CONSTIPATION
constant ineffectual urging,
unfinished sensation after stool,
caused by alcohol, over-eating,
pregnancy, Nux vomica 30c
great dryness/thirst, sometimes headache, Bryonia 30c
“traveller’s constipation”, Natrum mur 30c
CRAMPS
at night / while swimming, Cupum 30c
CUTS (see also WOUNDS)
cuts, grazes, sores, Calendula Ointment externally
deep puncture, Ledum 30c
incised, clean cuts, Hypericum 30c
lacerations, Hypericum 30c
see also Staphisagria 30c
CYSTITIS
DEHYDRATION
DENGUE
DENTAL TREATMENT
before fillings or extractions, Arnica 30c
before if fearful, Aconite 30c
after effects of, Arnica 30c
shooting nerve pain after, Hypericum 30c
flu / cold symptoms after mercury fillings, Merc viv 30c
bleeding gums, after, Arnica 30c
DIPTHERIA
DIARRHOEA (or Diarrhea)
(Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
As this is one of the most common illnesses when travelling abroad more detailed information is given.
The most important remedies are underlined.
Aconite: Diarrhoea from catching cold, with nausea and pespiration before or after.
Apis: Diarrhoea: Anus feels permanently open, oozes blood, slightest movement produces stool.
Arg nit: Diarrhoea after sweets or immediately after drinking.
Arnica: Diarrhoea after injuries.
Arsenicum: Diarrhoea from bad food especially meat, with much vomiting and purging.(cf Veratrum)
Belladonna: Diarrhoea in children: small, green, frequent stool
Bryonia: Diarrhoea: lumpy, caused by hot weather.
Cantharis: Diarrhoea with pain on urination / with cutting pains after stool.
Camphor: Diarrhoea – stools like rice water. Cholera.
Carbo veg: Diarrhoea caused by bad food / over-indulgence.
Chamomilla: Diarrhoea: chopped spinach / watery stools smelling of rotten eggs. Caused by teething / anger (especially useful in children).
Chelidonium: Diarrhoea with liver problems, better after eating.
China: Diarrhoea – painless, lots of flatulence with undigested food. Also useful afterwards to treat dehydration / exhaustion.
Cuprum: Diarrhoea: violent with cramps and retching.Cholera
Gelsemium: Diarrhoea from anticipation, fright, grief.
Ignatia: Diarrhoea after grief
Ipecac: Diarrhoea with stools like fermented yeast.
Manganum: Diarrhoea, with constipation.
Merc sol :Diarrhoea during jaundice; after sugar.
Nux vomica :Diarrhoea after alcohol
Pulsatilla: Diarrhoea after acute diseases; change in weather.
Podophyllum: Diarrhoea, acute attacks, Stool is profuse, gushing and highly offensive.
Rhus tox: Diarrhoea from over-exertion, getting damp or wet
Veratrum: Profuse watery diarrhoea. May also have vomiting simultaneously (cf Arsenicum)
DROWNING
DYSENTERY (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
EARACHE
ENCEPHALITIS
EXHAUSTION
from physical over-exertion, Arnica 30c
EXPOSURE
see HYPOTHERMIA
EYE INJURIES
bruising and/or shock, Arnica 30c
fear after, Aconite 30c
black eye, Ledum 30c
foreign body stuck in the eye, Silica 30c
with feelings of anger, Staphisagria 30c
to the eyeball itself, Symphytum 30c is recommended (particularly if Arnica fails to ease the pain)
EYE STRAIN
FEAR OF FLYING
comes on suddenly, Aconite 30c
from fear of heights and claustrophobia, Arg nit 30c
with fear of death, Aconite 30c, Arsenicum 30c
with intense restlessness, Arsenicum 30c
with paralysis and trembling, better for alcohol, Gelsemium 30c
FEVER
Fingers
FISH
FLATULENCE
FLU
FOOD POISONING
FRACTURES
if pain and swelling are severe, Arnica 30c
with shooting nerve pains, Hypericum 30c
GASTRIC FLU
GIARDIOSIS
GUINEA WORM INFECTON (DRACONTIASIS)
HANGOVER
with sick headache and/or nausea, Nux vomica 30c
caused by cigarette smoke, Ignatia 30c
HEADACHES
HEAD INJURIES
Arnica 30c. Natrum sulph is recommended if pains remain or symptoms ensue.
Seek professional help
HEADLICE
HEAT STROKE (SEE SUNSTROKE)
HEPATITIS
HOMESICKNESS
feels alone and abandoned, Pulsatilla 30c
thinks,talks and dreams of home, Bryonia 30c
Honeysuckle Bach Flower Remedy is also recommended
HIVES
with fever, Apis 30c
with burning itching stinging, Rhus tox 30c
HYPOTHERMIA
IMMUNIZATIONS (or VACCINATIONS)
before, reduces local reaction, Hypericum 30c, Ledum 30c
to treat the puncture wound, Ledum 30c
shooting pains after, Hypericum 30c
see also Chamomilla 30c
severe overall reaction, Silica 30c
other adverse reactions, seek professional homoepathic advice as soon as possible
INJURIES TO
bones, Ruta 30c see also fractures
breasts or deep tissue, Bellis per 30c,
coccyx, Hypericum 30c
head, see HEAD INJURIES
muscles, Arnica 30c, see SPRAINS
nerve-rich areas (e.g fingers / toes), Hypericum 30c
palms of hands, Ledum 30c
shins or bones near surface, Ruta 30c
soft tissue, Arnica 30c
soles of feet, Ledum 30c
spine, Hypericum 30c
tendons / ligaments, Rhus tox 30c
INJURIES WITH
JAUNDICE
JELLYFISH STINGS
JET-LAG
KALA AZAR
LEPROSY
LEPTOSIROSIS
LICE
LIVER DAMAGE
LIVER FLUKES
MALARIA
MANCHINEEL POISONING
MENINGITIS
MOUTH ULCERS
pains stinging, throbbing, increased saliva, offensive breath, Merc viv 30c
MISCARRIAGE
threatened, from physical trauma, shock, Arnica 30c
MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG)
MOTION SICKNESS
MOUNTAIN SICKNESS
Coca 30c
MUSCLES
MYCETOMA
fungal infection of foot, Silica 30c
NOSEBLEED
O’NYONG-NYONG
OTOMYCOSIS
OVERINDULGENCE
PARATYPHOID
PEA POISONING
Lathyrus 30c
POLIOMYELITIS
POISON IVY
PTOMAINE POISONING
PROPHYLAXIS
RABIES
Belladonna 30c, seek medical assistance urgently
SCALP RINGWORM
SCALDS
SCIATICA
SEPSIS
affected area is red, hot, throbbing Belladonna 30c (may stop sepsis setting in)
to lance/drain in early stages, Hepar Sulph 30c
with blood-streaked, corrosive pus, Merc viv 30c
wounds slow to heal, Silica 30c
SHINGLES
SHOCK (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
SLEEPING SICKNESS
SNOW BLINDNESS
SPRAINS & STRAINS (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
Arnica 30c
if worse for slightest movement, Bryonia 30c
worse first movement,better continued movement, Rhus tox 30c
worse lying on affected part, Ruta 30c
STIFF NECK (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
Rhus Tox 30c
If accompanied by high fever seek medical advice, as it could be a symptom of Meningitis
STINGS
STRAINS
STYES (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
eye is red, the lid is painful and swollen, Apis 30c
eye itches, lids stick together, thick yellow-green discharge, Pulsatilla 30c
see also Staphisagria 30c
if pus is present, see sepsis
SUNBURN
SUNSTROKE (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
with fever, redness, delirium, Belladonna 30c
symptoms much worse for movement, Bryonia 30c
with prostration, Carbo veg 30c
seek medical assistance urgently
see General Advice on Dehydration
TENNIS ELBOW
TETANUS
THREADWORMS
TOOTHACHE
TRAVEL SICKNESS (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
with dizziness, better lying down, Cocculus 30c
better for vomiting, but finds it difficult,
Nux vomica 30c
also recommended Petroleum 30c & Tabacum 30c
TRICHINOSIS
TROPICAL SPRUE
Typhoid
TYPHOID
ULCERS
URTICARIA see HIVES
VOMITING (Be sure to consult remedy description to find best match)
WHIPLASH
with shooting nerve pain, Hypericum 30c
deep ligament and tendon injuries,with possible tearing, Ruta 30c
WOUNDS
cuts, grazes, sores, Calendula Ointment externally
deep puncture, Ledum 30c
incised, clean cuts, Hypericum 30c
lacerations, Hypericum 30c
see also Staphisagria 30c
WIND see FLATULENCE
YELLOW FEVER
GENERAL ADVICE FOR TRAVELERS
Prevention is better than cure
Contaminated water
Don’t drink it
Chill your drinks with ice made of it; brush your teeth with it; swim in it.
Food
Don’t eat fruit (unless it can be peeled) or raw food (unless you can wash it in pure water). Every night and morning: 2 tsp. of cider vinegar or Honegar in spring water offers good gastrointestinal protection and helps prevent diarrhea. It’s not homoeopathic, but it works.
Insects and Snakes
Don’t get bitten! Wear long sleeves / trousers; use a repellant; use a net; don’t walk bare-foot in high-risk areas. Take particular care at dusk.
Sun
Respect it, particularly if you aren’t used to it. Sunburn can make a miserable start to your trip and sunstroke can be literally fatal.
Dehydration
In hot climates drink plenty of pure water. If you can tolerate it add half a teaspoon of salt (or commercial dehydration salts) to each liter of liquid consumed. Dark urine is a warning sign. Increase to one teaspoon per half liter. Drink every hour for at least six hours. Urine should be pale yellow. Seek medical assistance immediately if you are concerned.
OTHER USEFUL PRODUCTS
Creams or Ointments:
Arnica – can be used externally on unbroken skin. Never use on broken skin as it can irritate. Reduces bruising and swelling.
Calendula – the “homoeopath’s antiseptic”. Use on cut, broken or sore skin. A wonderful healing balm.
Urtica Urens – very soothing on hot, itchy skin caused by minor burns, sunburn or allergic reactions to insect bites and stings.
Pyrethrum spray – insect repellant.
Lemon grass essential oil – another useful insect repellant. Burn it in your room or rub into skin mixed with a base oil or sun tan oil.
Bach flower remedies:
Rescue Remedy – A combination of five flower remedies, used to reassure and calm those who have had bad experiences or accidents. In many, many situations you can give this immediately, whilst you consider which remedy is most appropriate.
Honeysuckle – A great remedy for homesickness.
IMMUNIZATION
Immunizations and conventional anti-malarial drugs are contra-indicated for pregnant women and young babies. Those allergic to antibiotics may also be allergic to Polio immunization. It is not advisable to have immunizations for Meningitis or Typhoid if you are suffering from flu or any other inflammatory illness. If you take steroids, have cancer or HIV+ status, have a history of allergies or weakened immunity you should not have Yellow Fever immunizations.
A small number of countries require a certificate proving that you have had this treatment (see T4), but a doctor’s letter, stamped by your local health authority may be accepted instead. Check with the embassy concerned. If you do not fall into any of the above categories, as with any medical treatment, it is advisable to consider the effectiveness of immunization and the risks or benefits it will involve. Whether you decide to choose immunization is entirely your decision. The aim of this leaflet is to assist you in making an informed choice.
TO IMMUNIZE OT NOT TO IMMUNIZE
The Pros:
Public Health Laboratory Service
61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ (UK)
Tel: 0181 200 6868 / Fax: 0181 200 7868
Ask for a free copy of T4.
HMSO Book Shop Tel: 0171 873 9090(UK)
Three relevant publications:
“Immunization against Infectious Disease” published by Department of Health (1992).
“International Travel and Heath – Vaccination Requirements and Health Advice (WHO 1994) “published by World Health Organization.
“Health Information for Overseas Travel “available from summer 1994, published by Department of Health.(UK)
MASTA – Medical Advisory Service for Travelers Abroad.
Tel: 0891 224100 (Premium rate service)(UK)
Based at the London School for Tropical Diseases, MASTA operates a pay-line. Leave details of your planned travel itinerary (there is no limit to the number of countries you can include) together with living conditions (i.e. tourist class/native) and they will send you a detailed computer print out on risks/ recommended immunizations. The computer is up-dated daily with information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices.
The Cons:
What Doctors Don’t Tell You4 Wallace Road London N1 2PG (UK)
“The WDDTY Vaccination Handbook” Price £4.95
The Society of Homoeopaths
2 Artizan Road Northampton NN1 4HU (UK)
“The Case Against Immunizations “by Richard Moskowitz. Price £2.00
FURTHER READING:
“The World Travellers’ Manual of Homoeopathy” by Dr. ColinB. Lessell. Price £16.95. Published by The C.W. Daniel Company ISBN 0-85207-242-2.
“A Handbook of Homoeopathic Alternatives to Immunisation” by Susan Curtis. Price £5.99. Published by Winter Press.
ISBN 1- 874581–02
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