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Ask Dr. Ikenze: Stinging Skin

August 26th, 2010 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Health, Homeopathy

Q. I have a persistent stinging sensation on my skin – all over – that varies in intensity. There is no visible rash or associated itch; a dermatologist was of no help. This began out of the blue and has not let up for the past 10 days. I am 53, 5 yrs into menopause. Have you heard of this and/or treated this?

A. Yes, I have seen and treated complaints similar to yours. It sounds like you are experiencing a form of neuritis i.e. an irritation of the nerves that go to your skin. It may be related to hormonal changes in your body. It could also possibly be a side effect from a medication or cosmetic you are using.

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Ask Dr. Ikenze: Dry Eyes After Pregnancy

May 6th, 2010 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Health, Homeopathy, Women

Q. I was wondering if other mothers have experienced dry eyes after pregnancy and breast feeding. If so what have you done to treat it?

I have never had dry eyes in the past not during the pregnancy. Three months after giving birth i began experiencing severe dry eyes, I only nursed three months after giving birth then I stopped. Out of nowhere I developed keratitis on my both eyes. My ophthalmologist then told me it’s cured. The Keratitis did cured in one month, but more than one year from then, my eyes still feel dry and hurt very often. I stopped wearing contacts and my vision did not changed, but the eyes always feel painful, itchy and tired. And my life has been changed upside down because this obsession feeling of uncomfortableness on my eyes.

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Ask Dr. Ikenze: Croupy Cough

April 24th, 2010 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Health

Q. My four year old son gets frequent attacks of croup ever since he was a year old. I give him the cough medicines that the doctor prescribed but they don’t seem to help. He sometimes has a constant barking cough that drives him crazy. Now my two year old is following the same pattern. What can I do to help the cough?

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Ask Dr. Ikenze: Atrial Fibrillation and Homeopathy

April 10th, 2010 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Health, Homeopathy

Q. Is there a homeopathic cure for atrial fibrillation most likely caused by cardiomyopathy? I am having my second episode of consistent afib since December 2009. This time I feel better and have been going to cardiac rehab, but I am on some pretty dangerous medications, including amiodarone, coumadin, coreg, cozaar, lasix and spironolactone, plus cod liver oil, magnesium, ubiquinol, etcetera. If you can help me, please send an email. Even if it is a referral. I have heard many good things about you and your practice. Hoping to hear from you soon. I live in North Bay, about 60 miles from your clinic. Thank you for any help that you can give me.

A. If you have cardiomyopathy, you will need to take all those medications your doctor has prescribed. You can still help yourself with homeopathy, at least to make your body work more efficiently on lower doses of medication. BUT YOU NEED THE MEDICATIONS. …

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Ask Dr. Ikenze: How to Find a Local Homeopathic Doctor?

January 9th, 2010 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Homeopathy

Q. My daughter is 15 years old and suffers from trichotillomania. I have heard wonderful things about your practice and your treatment for this disease. Can you recommend a doctor closer to my home in WV?

A. The best way to locate a good homeopathic practitioner in your area is to visit the website of the National Center for Homeopathy which is located in Alexandria VA. …

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Ask Dr. Ikenze: Help for Teething Woes

January 6th, 2010 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Homeopathy

Q. My baby seems to be teething. He is so restless, won’t sleep at night, crying more than usual, and wanting to be held or to nurse all the time. I find myself giving him a lot of Tylenol and I would rather not. Is there anything natural that can help?

A. Yes, there is help besides Tylenol. You can get a homeopathic remedy from the health food store: Chamomilia 30c in little pellets or in liquid form …

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Ask Dr. Ikenze: High Cholesterol

October 24th, 2009 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Nutrition

Q. I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and I find that the medications disagree with me. Are there any natural ways to reduce my cholesterol?

A. Keeping your total cholesterol and your good/bad cholesterol ratio down requires a 3-pronged approach:

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