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Homeopathy for Dyslexia

Written by Dr. Manisha Bhatia

The word dyslexia comes from Greek word ‘dys’ means ill or difficult and “lexis’ word used to describe a specific disturbance of reading in the absence of pathological conditions, these are often associated with CNS disorder. Dyslexic persons refuse letters and words as they can not accurately distinguish the sequences. Diagnosis is based upon the child’s behavior.

The word dyslexia comes from Greek word “dys” means ill or difficult and “lexis” word used to describe a specific disturbance of reading in the absence of pathological conditions, these are often associated with CNS disorder. The severity of dyslexia can vary from mild to severe. Dyslexia persists throughout life. Dyslexic persons refuse letters and words as they can not accurately distinguish the sequences.

Causes of dyslexia symptoms

  • Dysfunction of the left side of the brain
  • Hormonal disturbances during early stage of fetal development
  • Trauma to the brain
  • Hereditary

Types of dyslexia

  • Traumatic
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Dyslexia symptoms

  • They talk later then expected date
  • They are sloe in learning new words
  • Face problem in rhyme
  • Difficulty in following instruction
  • Difficulty in linking letters
  • Confusion in small words
  • Reversing the shapes of letters written
  • Children may write words in a wrong direction

Diagnosis of Dyslexia

It is quite difficult to diagnose dyslexia

The various tests are undertaking by psychologist to determine where the problem lies. Diagnosis is based upon the child’s behavior. Many of the tests use a game type or puzzle format so that child feels comfortable. The aim to assess how child learns better whether by hearing, visualizing, by performing or speaking out something by him it is better if parents are not present.

Treatment of dyslexia symptoms

Here special attention is paid to individual child and the required treatment is provided by specialized educators, psychologists. There are various techniques are available like audio, visual, activity, by interview method etc.

Homeopathic treatment of dyslexia symptoms — Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat dyslexia symptoms but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for dyslexia symptoms that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints.  For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.

Dyslexia Cases Cured with Homeopathic Medicine

A Nine Year Old Boy with Learning Disability – by Sunayana R. Agrawal

A Case of Learning Disability, Dyslexia – by Praful M Barvalia

About the author

Dr. Manisha Bhatia

M.D. (Hom), CICH (Greece)
Dr. (Mrs) Manisha Bhatia is a leading homeopathy doctor working in Jaipur, India. She has studied with Prof. George Vithoulkas at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy. She is the Director of Asha Homeopathy Medical Center, Jaipur's leading clinic for homeopathy treatment and has been practicing since 2004.

She writes for Hpathy.com about homeopathic medicines and their therapeutic indications and homeopathy treatment in various diseases. She is also Associate Professor, HoD and PG Guide at S.K. Homeopathy Medical College. To consult her online, - visit Dr. Bhatia's website.

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