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Altitude Sickness and Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies can help a person get relief for altitude sickness.
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What is Altitude Sickness
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Altitude sickness is an
illness caused by ascent to a high altitude and the resulting shortage of
oxygen, characterized chiefly by hyperventilation, nausea, exhaustion, and
cerebral edema.
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Altitude sickness can affect any one of any sex, age
or physical fitness. It can occur at any altitude above 5000 feet
(Lake Tahoe).
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It is more common above
8,000 feet
(Machu Picchu, Peru).
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In a study of hikers in the Swiss Alps, 13% developed
symptoms at 10,000 feet and 34% became symptomatic at 12,000 feet.
Symptoms Of Altitude
Sickness
- Fatigue
- General malaise
- Insomnia
- Light headedness
- Nausea
- Persistent rapid pulse
- Peripheral swelling on arms and legs
- Pins and needles
- Vomiting
Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness
- Climb slowly.
- Stay hydrated!
- Avoid rigorous exercise
- Avoid eating heavy, oily, junk foods while ascending
- Ginger is very
beneficial for treating altitude sickness, as it plays a pivotal role in
treating mild levels of altitude sickness. Mix 20 drops of ginger liquid
with half cup of water in case you suffer from altitude sickness and sip.
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Ginko Biloba
capsules are proven (by the U.S. Olympic traing site in Colorado
Springs) to reduce, not eliminate headaches and nausea resulting from
exposure to high altitude. Taken 4 to 5 days before going to higher
altitudes and several days thereafter.
Homeopathic Remedies
For Altitude Sickness
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Carbo vegetabilis
Those needing this remedy in altitude illness will generally have an air
hunger. Desire for air blowing on the face from wind or by fanning. Often
feel faint. Sense of weight in the head, eyes, eyelids, or elsewhere. Gassy,
distended abdomen is common.
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Coca 6X
Started two days earlier at your home before the climbing journey, even
3 - 4 days before the start of the trek. if climbing to very high altitudes.
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