According to the American Diabetes Association, 13 million men in the United States have low testosterone levels. Of these men, 70 percent report erectile dysfunction and 63 percent report a reduced libido. That’s a lot of unhappy men!
Such a sensitive topic requires a gentle medicine. And as always, homeopathy does not treat only the symptoms but addresses the root of the problem.
My father calls the area where the complaints occur "Ground Zero". Modern medicine bases its discussion of men’s health almost exclusively on hormone levels, the prostate and sexual drive. Homeopathy, on the other hand, likes to take a somewhat more personal approach.
In accordance with the classical method, I used to shortlist various remedies and then had to study each of them very thoroughly in order to make a differential diagnosis.
Let us take a look at the main homeopathic remedies for an area that plays an important role in men’s lives.
Homeopathic remedies for men’s health
Caladium is a valued homeopathic remedy for erectile dysfunction that occurs despite and during sexual arousal. Even erotic fantasies may fail to produce an erection in affected men. A crucial factor in choosing the right remedy is the patient’s overall behaviour. Men who respond well to Caladium often suffer from depression in addition to impotence, which is worsened by the onset of the new health problem.
The remedy Selenium 200 is of great value when a man experiences marked weakness after sexual intercourse. This does not necessarily happen every time; rather, the problem tends to occur after sexual excess. The sexual exhaustion may be accompanied by prostate complaints, such as involuntary loss of urine or semen.
Agnus castus 200 is often indicated in older men who suffer from loss of sexual desire or impotence. Premature ageing, with the genitals flaccid and cold, is an important clue for this remedy. In the patient’s history one usually finds an excessive libido in youth, followed by sexual indifference in later life. This is often accompanied by anxiety and despair, especially concerning health and sexual performance. Memory problems and mental sluggishness may also be present. The remedy may also be indicated when drug, alcohol or sexual excesses have led to collapse.
Lycopodium 200 is another important remedy for men’s health. When sexual dysfunctions are accompanied by gastrointestinal problems such as frequent bloating, distension and food intolerances, Lycopodium 200, taken twice daily, can eliminate the GI complaints (this usually happens slowly, over weeks or months). More information on dosing and potency selection can be found here. Lycopodium restores a man’s masculinity. Key symptoms for this remedy are bloating and a feeling of fullness in the abdomen causing problems after eating. Noises from the gut, belching and a distended abdomen may also be present. Even when these are not the main complaint, these symptoms can lead us to the remedy that is urgently needed.
BUT…
Aurum metallicum in the Banerji protocol
Since I now work with the Banerji protocols, which I learned during my stay with the Drs Banerji in Calcutta, I should point out that the most reliable remedy for male impotence, low sperm count, loss of libido etc. is Aurum metallicum 200. Based on data collected by the Banerji family for almost 150 years, the doctors found that this remedy has a positive effect in about 80 percent of the male population.
What does that mean? Well, it means that with consistent use – for example one dose every three days – libido slowly but steadily returns, sperm count increases over several months and masculinity is restored.
Interestingly, Aurum metallicum is also an important remedy for chronic fatigue and depression.
So when the triad of weakened manhood, fatigue and depression occurs, Aurum metallicum 200 is a good choice for restoring them.
Given the importance of this issue in the lives of most men, the inevitable question arises: how long does it take for the remedy to work?
Patience is required
First, I would like to point out that with a chronic problem you will see a slow but steady development. The person may take one step forward and then one step back. What we aim for is a net gain after roughly two months.
In the case of Lycopodium, for example, this means an improvement in gastrointestinal complaints. Perhaps overall health will also take a step forward. Watch for small but meaningful signs that will strengthen your belief that everything else will also settle.
So, my dear readers, that is how you judge a course of treatment.
But some men tell me that the changes were remarkable within just a few weeks of taking the remedy. The right remedy stimulates the person’s natural healing response to bring the body back into balance and to heal itself.
No drugs with questionable safety profiles. Just simple, old-fashioned healing so the problem ceases to exist. That is the beauty of homeopathy. So stay at home and heal your family!
And when you’re done, spread the word – homeopathy helps!
Warm regards,
Yours
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