Homoeopathy — Page 552
Phosphorus 552 chemicals released by the liver. Cholesterol is also produced by the liver. The liver converts the normal fat into cholesterol. In some people, there is a familial tendency of overproduction of low-density of lipo-proteins LDL by their liver. Cutting down the fat in their diet will not help in lowering their blood cholesterol level. It is this type of cholesterol i. e. LDL which causes occlusion of the coronary arteries and predisposes to heart attack. Phosphorus normalises the function of the liver concerning the production of LDL and thus lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. Phosphorus is very effective in resolving nasal polyps, relieving blockage of the nose. The polyps and adenoid glands block the nose, forcing the child to breath through the mouth. The sense of smell becomes affected. The nose may bleed also. In the presence of such tendencies, Phosphorus could be useful in the treatment of swollen uterine glands in women. In Phosphorus, the stomach problems and headache get better in cold weather. If the bleeding starts due to high blood pressure , Phosphorus helps to stop the bleeding. Once, a friend of mine developed a severe nosebleed in the middle of the night. I went to see him and found a pool of blood on the floor, as if a goat had been slaughtered. He was also bleeding into the mouth. I administered Phosphorus and Millefolium together, into his mouth, which was full of blood. Within fifteen minutes, the bleeding stopped and he went to sleep comfortably. Phosphorus is very effective in controlling unusual wound bleeds. The patient finds relief with cold and the bleeding stops by application of cold water. During a headache due to severe hypertension , there is a serious danger of cerebral haemorrhage. In this condition, cooling the head helps. However, it is absolutely essential to continue the treatment with Phosphorus in order to completely prevent this tendency forever. Phosphorus is exceptionally effective in the treatment of bladder and prostate cancers. Against bone cancer also, Phosphorus has proven to be very effective. Once I treated a patient who had been given all types of radiation with Phosphorus 30. I told the patient to let me know of his condition after one month. After this time he told me that he was not losing weight any more and his appetite had significantly improved. Previously the patient’s bones had become very weak. He could not walk or even stand on his legs and he had to