Related ailments/symptoms

• Abscess/Boils

  Firm red, cyst-like lumps after a boil has healed; or Deep abscess slow to heal despite draining pus ; or Chronic abscess that does not go away Yellow/green pus Worse with cold drafts, cold drinks Better with warmth

• Acne

  Skin scars easily Whiteheads, blackheads, abscesses Pimples don’t come to a head Pimples slow to go away – leaves pitting scar Tends to get infections easily Chilly, sweaty hands and feet Better with warmth

• Altitude Sickness

  Thin, frail people Easily exhausted Chilly

• Anxiety/Stress Relief

  Shy children who are anxious doing new things fear failure Lack confidence but are bright do things well once they finish them Don’t stand up for themselves Stubborn

• Body odor

  Feet may sweat and smell bad Tendency toward being slim Children may be obstinate at times Children may have head sweats Tend to be chilly Very sensitive to cold drafts, especially head

• Headaches

  Pain starts at back of head, then settles over one eye Headaches may bring on sweaty forehead Headache over both or one eye Worse: cold drafts of air Better: keeping head warmly/tightly covered closing eyes in a quiet, dark room

• Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

  Swelling, discharge and redness near inner eye Blocked tear ducts in infants Thick yellow pus Tears feel hot

• Sinus Congestion

  Throbbing, tearing pain in facial bones/nose Headache over one eye Itching on tip of nose Sweaty feet Chilly Thirsty Better with warmth

• Tooth Abscess

  Tooth abscess or cavities Swollen face or glands Pain worse with hot or cold in mouth Better: warmth to the face

• Vaccine Reactions

  Infection at injection site