Tony's Day Out & Beyond

Tony’s Day Out & Beyond

- Dr Amy Rothenberg

I have found that there are many presentations of Anacardium in modern homeopathic practice. The Anacardium aspect of the patient can be rather subtle, without the outright violence and hatred, excess energy and lack of control, often thought about for this remedy. However, once in a while a patient presents who personifies the lack of moral feeling and the tremendous urge to do violent things.

In the case described below, we have such a teenager, who at a very young age began to show signs of this particular nature.

This patient was sent to me by my husband and partner extraordinaire, Dr Paul Herscu, ND, MPH. Before I see one of Paul’s patients he will generally tell me his impressions and give me some historical background. With the boy at hand, Paul told me about how he was shy and reserved and seemed rather timid, that Paul had not been able to connect with him very well and that he thought the patient might do better with me. This was atypical as I see many of the adolescent girls and Paul sees most of the boys in that age range. We find this just seems to work better, unless the patient needs a very extroverted type remedy like Medorrhinum, or Sulphur — in which case it does not seem to matter who they see.

The case that Paul took revealed the following:

A twelve-year-old boy complaining of neck pain which goes up to his head and causes a headache. To most questions his reply is, “dunno; dunno.”

He has substantial learning difficulties; it was very difficult for him to learn to read. To this date he frequently flips letters. He is not able to draw well; if he does draw it is only of axes with blood and gore.

He gets stomach-aches if he drinks too much, yet he desires cold drinks.

He is very warm blooded.