Comparison
of the Signs and Symptoms of Yam-Ha-Melach 30CH to
the existing Indications of Clinical therapeutic Use
Due to the nature of a homoeopathic drug proving, only a mild form of
the disease will be experienced by the prover. The initial phases or mild forms
of the diseases
treated by Dead Sea products will be discussed. The diseases being
treated at the Dead Sea incl. Rheumatic disease, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Vitiligo,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
5.9.1
Rheumatoid Arthritis
5.9.1.1
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Articular Symptoms
Joint pain, swelling, inflammation and progressive immobility govern the
Symptomatology:. Joint pain < morning and recurs towards the evening (Hunter,
2002).
Pain is characterized by remissions and exacerbations. Associated symptoms
include redness, warmth and tenderness (Bickley, 2003). Precipitating factors
include exercise
and emotional stress where as hot or cold sensitivities and sunlight
tend to alleviate symptoms. Pain due to active inflammation < after rest and
is particularly painful in the morning. Pain is often alleviated by exercise.
Referred pain is often experienced due to structural abnormalities. Disease of
the cervical spine will refer pain to the shoulder, shoulder disease may
present as arm pain, lumber lesions may cause hip or thigh pain and hip lesions
may refer to the knee. Often experiencing early morning stiffness and sporadic
joint swelling as well as loss of function of the joint or decreased range of
motion. Location is generally limited to the fingers but joint involvement does
progress to include other joints.
Temporomandibular joint disease causes pain on chewing and particularly
restricts opening of the mouth (Ledingham, Warrel and Weatherall, 1996). Extra-articular
Symptoms
Vasculitis in its mild form produces symptoms such as numbness, tingling
and burning. Symptoms are provoked by cold and small changes in temperature.
The fingers are most commonly affected (Ledingham, Warrel and
Weatherall, 1996). Pleurisy is common and is characterized by sharp, knifelike
pain (Bickley, 2003) and restricted rib movement as well as obliterative
bronchiolitis characterized by acute onsets of breathlessness (Ledingham,
Warrel and Weatherall, 1996).
Symptoms <: breathing/coughing/movement; >: lying on the involved
side; (Bickley, 2003). Pericarditis is characterized by sharp and knifelike
retrosternal pain. This pain may radiate to the tip of the shoulder and the
neck and <: breathing/movement/coughing/lying down/swallowing; > sitting
forward (Bickley, 2003). Episcleritis is characterized by low grade discomfort,
vessels appear pink and may be nodular causing painful, red, gritty eyes as
well as disturbances in vision. Peripheral nerve involvement is not uncommon
and is characterized by hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, numbness and
tingling. It initially affects the fingers and toes and may progress to include
the hands and feet.
Hoarseness of the voice occurs due to effusion into the cricoartenoid joints
(Ledingham, Warrel and Weatherall, 1996). Constitutional symptoms such as
fatigue, malaise and muscle weakness is common (Hunter, 2002).
5.9.1.2
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Articular Symptoms
Pain and stiffness was prevalent in all the joints and muscles of the
extremities Pain was dull and aching. “Slight joint pain, aching, hot” (10F:19.
Pain was referred from the neck to the muscles of the shoulder (deltoids,
trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapulae and inferior and superior to the
clavicles)
Hip pain radiated to the quadriceps resulting in an aching sensation and
weakness of the muscles. Weakness was also felt in the arms “Have to rest every
5 words because my arm and hand are tired”. Swelling and inflammation of the
joints was noted with accompanying hyperaemia of the overlying skin which was warm
to the touch. The finger joints were mentioned in particular to being stiff and
painful causing spasmodic movements of the thumbs. There was a decreased range
of motion in most joints due to pain and stiffness.In the cervical region pain
and stiffness was experienced by 45% of the prover group. Pain radiated to the
muscles of the neck causing stiffness and decreased range of motion. The
thoracic region was similarly affected but not as prominent while the lumber
spine was very much affected and daily activity was limited as a result of
the pain and loss of range of motion. The temporomandibular joint was
painful and stiff. Tension in the jaw was increased with a mild pain in the
masseter muscles resulting
in pain on opening the mouth and chewing.
Extra-articular Symptoms
Many of the eye symptoms were described as dry and burning as if on fire.
Eyes were very scratchy. These symptoms mirror those of the episcleritis that
is common with rheumatic disorders. Vasculitis and peripheral neuropathy are
both characterized by numbness and tingling and peripheral neuropathy has the
added sensation of hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity. Both primarily affect
the fingers. The proving showed Symptomatology: of “supersensitive fingers”
that intermittently had pins and needles and tingling. A burning retrosternal
chest pain as well as sharp, stabbing pain was reported. < any movement
including coughing and deep inspiration. The chest pain was ameliorated by
sleeping propped up on pillows. This pain corresponds with the pain experienced
with the pain felt with pleurisy and pericarditis. Sleeping propped up on
pillows is a sign of cardiac distress that may be experienced with prolonged
pericarditis.Effusion into the cricoartenoid joints results in hoarseness of
the voice. A painless hoarse voice was reported during the proving (07F:20. Constitutional
symptoms that are experienced with rheumatoid arthritis include malaise and
weakness. This was a very strong theme in the proving of Yam ha-Melach.
Lethargy and extreme tiredness was experienced by 72% of the provers. Provers
felt lazy and mentally and physically exhausted from doing
nothing.5.9.2Osteoarthritis
5.9.2.1
Symptomatology:
Joint pain is the primary symptom. It is worse towards the end of the
day and is aggravated by activity. Pain > rest (Ledingham, Warrel and
Weatherall, 1996). Joint pain is variable and intermittent and most commonly
occurs in the hips, knees and hands, cervical and lumber spine (Hunter, 2002).
Small effusion of the joints may be present (knees). On examination joint are
red, warm and tender. Malfunction of the joints gives limitation of mobility,
instability and stiffness of the joints as well as muscle weakness and
pain(Hunter, 2002).Stiffness is frequent, but brief in the mornings and after
inactivity with the development of limitations of motion (Bickley, 2003).
5.9.1.2
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Articular Symptoms
Pain and stiffness was prevalent in all the joints and muscles of the
extremities Pain was dull and aching. “Slight joint pain, aching, hot” (10F:19).Pain
was referred from the neck to the muscles of the shoulder including the
deltoids, trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapulae and inferior and superior to
the clavicles ). Hip pain radiated to the quadriceps resulting in an
achingsensation and weakness of the muscles). Weakness was also felt in the
arms “Have to rest every 5 words because my arm and hand is tired”). Swelling
and inflammation of the joints was noted with accompanying hyperaemia of the
overlying skin which was warm to the touch). The finger joints were mentioned
in particular to being stiff and painful) causing spasmodic movements of the
thumbs). There was a decreased range of motion in most joints due to pain and
stiffness).In the cervical region pain and stiffness was experienced by 45% of
the prover group. Pain radiated to the muscles of the neck causing stiffness
and decreased range of motion. ). The
thoracic region was similarly affected but not as prominent while the lumber spine was very much affected
and daily activity was limited as a result of the pain and loss
of range of motion). The temporomandibular joint was painful and stiff.
Tension in the jaw was increased) with a mild pain in the masseter muscles resulting
in pain on opening the mouth and chewing.
Extra-articular Symptoms
Many of the eye symptoms were described as dry and burning as if on fire.
Eyes were very scratchy). These symptoms mirror those of the episcleritis that
is common with rheumatic disorders. Vasculitis and peripheral neuropathy are
both characterized by numbness and tingling and peripheral neuropathy has the
added sensation of hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity. Both primarily affect
the fingers. The proving showed Symptomatology: of “supersensitive fingers”
that intermittently had pins and needles and tingling. A burning retrosternal
chest pain as well as sharp, stabbing pain was reported. It was < any
movement incl. coughing and deep inspiration. The chest pain was ameliorated by
sleeping propped up on pillows). This pain corresponds with the pain experienced
with the pain felt with pleurisy and pericarditis. Sleeping propped up on
pillows is a sign of cardiac distress that may be experienced with prolonged
pericarditis.Effusion into the cricoartenoid joints results in hoarseness of
the voice. A painless hoarse voice was reported during the proving.
Constitutional symptoms that are experienced with rheumatoid arthritis
include malaise and weakness. This was a very strong theme in the proving of
Yam ha-Melach. Lethargy and extreme tiredness was experienced by 72% of the
provers. Provers felt lazy and mentally and physically exhausted from doing
nothing.5.9.2Osteoarthritis
5.9.2.1
Symptomatology:
Joint pain is the primary symptom. <: towards the end of the day/activity;
Pain > rest (Ledingham, Warrel and Weatherall, 1996). Joint pain is variable
and intermittent and most commonly occurs in the hips, knees and hands,
cervical and lumber spine (Hunter, 2002). Small effusion of the joints may be
present (knees). On examination joint are red, warm and tender. Malfunction of
the joints gives limitation of mobility, instability and stiffness of the
joints as well as muscle weakness and pain (Hunter, 2002).
Stiffness is frequent, but brief in the mornings and after inactivity
with the development of limitations of motion (Bickley, 2003).
5.9.2.2
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Joint pain and stiffness was a prominent symptom throughout the proving.
The pain was dull and aching. Hips and knees were badly affected, “My hips and
knees are so sore I can’t get up, aching like I have arthritis”).Wrists were
stiff and aching with a decreased of range of motion’.There was a decrease in
joint stability with “knees feel wobbly”) this lead to clumsiness and an
increased tendency to injury
289. Hip pain radiated to the quadriceps resulting in an aching
sensation and weakness of the muscles). Weakness was also felt in the arms
“Have to rest every 5 words because my arm and hand is tired”). Weight bearing
joints were affected.Pain and stiffness was < walking and movement ; as well
as early in the morning ).Pain and stiffness was also experienced in the back.
In the cervical region pain and stiffness was very evident (16F 01:09:15; 17F
06 12F 06 06M:07 08M:00 07F:20 14F 11 20F 15). Neck pain was associated with a
burning pain in the muscles ). The
thoracic region was similarly affected but not as prominent while the lumber spine was very much affected )
The lower back had a sharp sensation over L4 and L5 which became more diffuse
radially). This is indicative of osteoarthritis as the weight bearing, lumber
spine is often affected and the lower lumber vertebrae are first to show signs
of structural damage.
5.9.2.2
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Joint pain and stiffness was a prominent symptom throughout the proving.
The pain was dull and aching. Hips and knees were badly affected, “My hips and
knees are so sore
I can’t get up, aching like I have arthritis”. Wrists were stiff and
aching with a decreased of range of motion’. There was a decrease in joint
stability with “knees feel wobbly”) this lead to clumsiness and an increased
tendency to injury. Hip pain radiated to the quadriceps resulting in an aching
sensation and weakness of the muscles). Weakness was also felt in the arms
“Have to rest every 5 words because my arm and hand is tired”. Weight bearing
joints were affected. Pain and stiffness was aggravated by walking
and movement; as well as early in the morning ).Pain and stiffness was
also experienced in the back. In the cervical region pain and stiffness was
very evident. Neck pain was associated with a burning pain in the muscles ). The thoracic region was similarly affected
but not as prominent while the lumber
spine was very much affected. The lower back had a sharp sensation over L4 and
L5 which became more diffuse radially). This is indicative of osteoarthritis as
the weight bearing, lumber spine is often affected and the lower lumber
vertebrae are first to show signs of structural damage.
5.6.4
Vitiligo
5.9.4.1
Symptomatology::
This is a common auto-immune disorder characterized by a destruction of
the melanocytes in the skin. It has been postulated that a defect in calcium
uptake of vitiligo keratinocytes cause cell death which invokes an auto-immune
response leaving the affected skin completely depigmented (Ledingham, Warrel
and Weatherall, 1996)
In Caucasians the lesion may be surrounded by an area of
hyperpigmentation or café au lait spots. Segmental vitiligo is restricted to
one part of the body whereas generalized vitiligo is symmetrical and involves
the hands, wrists, knees, neck as well as around the body orifices. Sensation
in the depigmented patch is normal, the disease is purely cosmetic (Hunter,
2002).
5.9.4.2
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Interestingly there were patches of hyperpigmented skin noted during the
proving. These spots resembled sun spots on the hand. There were patches on the
legs and the neck (02F:06). There was no sensation to these patches. They
seemed purely cosmetic.
2935.9.5Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
5.9.5.1
Symptomotology:
The initial symptoms consist of a productive cough that usually follows
a cold. The coughing attacks become more frequent over subsequent years until
the cough is experienced all year round (Ledingham, Warrel and Weatherall,
1996).These patients are prone to respiratory infections, exertional
breathlessness, regular morning cough
and occasional chest tightness. The sputum is scanty, mucoid or
tenacious and is occasionally streaked with blood, but is dependent on the
infection present (Hunter, 2002).
5.6.5.2
Comparison with Proving Symptomatology:
Coughing fits resulted in chest pain and wretching due to the tenacity
of the mucous, “balls of sticky phlegm are raised, slight salty taste and
sulphuris odour”.
The fits were very intense and hindered breathing “Woke up coughing,
very intense. I want to be antidoted now!”. Provers were unable to control the
couching fits which had a harsh, barking nature (07F:18). The cough was dry and
become progressively more productive followed flu like symptoms.
5.7
Law of Similars:
The human body has an innate intelligence that is able to communicate
its state of health. The body will resonate at a frequency that produces a
symptom picture that best describes the imbalance that it is currently
suffering. The physician must then take into account the entire picture being
communicated by the body. If a substance in nature
can be found that resonates at the same frequency as the disease state
and this is administered to the individual it will push the organism towards a
position of health (Vithoulkas, 1998). Homoeopathic remedies produce an
artificial disease state similar to the disease state of the diseased
individual. This artificial disease state exerts a
slightly stronger force on the organism which results in an equal and
opposite reaction of the organism against this artificial disease state. This
equal and opposite reaction moves the organism towards cure. The method used to
establish the frequency and resulting disease state caused by the frequency in
healthy individuals is provings.
The substance is given to healthy individuals to ascertain its effect.
The symptoms it produces in a healthy individual will be the symptoms it will
cure in a diseased individual. From the results seen in 5.6 we can verify this
theory to be true.
6.2
Conclusions:
It was hypothesized that the proving of Yam ha-Melach 30CHwould produce
clearly observable signs and symptoms in healthy individuals. This was
confirmed with Yam ha-Melach producing a wide range of prominent symptoms. Depressive
states that feel a sense of isolation and hopelessness in their current
situation were observed. A feeling of spiritual dampening and an anxiety of not
knowing who they are or who they want to be or where they want to go in life. A
very strong symptom was one of absolute frustration. Other common symptoms
included lethargy, indifference, uncontrollable crying for long periods of time
and paranoia regarding their health and safety as well
as the health and safety of their loved ones. Sleep was greatly affected
leaving provers feeling tired and unrefreshed. Symptoms of dehydration
penetrated every system.
There was drying out of the skin and mucous membranes, dehydration
headaches, constipation with dark stools, strong smelling and coloured urine
that appeared thick. Thirst was drastically increased for water. The female
reproductive system was greatly affected with provers experiencing hot flushes,
hormonal headaches, breast tenderness, lower back pain, lower abdominal pain, a
sensation of a live thing inside the abdomen, irregularities of the menstrual
cycle and dreams of babies, infertility and artificial insemination. Skin
symptoms were very marked, with rashes and patches resembling eczema and
psoriasis as well as acne, pustules on erythmatous bases. The skin was very dry
in general and flaking and peeling of the skin was marked. Arthritic joint and
muscle pains were common. Joints were swollen, inflamed, painful and stiff. Headaches
were very common amongst provers. The pain was dull, diffuse, congested and
foggy as well as throbbing and clamping.
The temporal headaches were predominantly bitemporal radiating to the
vertex and ears and “centralizing between my eyes deep in my head.” Frontal
headaches tended to move across the forehead and temples and were usually
one sided. Influenza like symptoms were also experienced by many
provers. It was also hypothesized that the symptom picture generated in the
proving would correlate in some form to the existing indications of clinical
therapeutic use. This was verified when strong symptoms resembling those of
psoriasis, vitiligo, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and rheumatoid and
osteoarthritis were prevalent.
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