While I was reading at my favorite Joe Coffee Cafe on the UWS, my friend Melissa Jones pulled up the chair next to me. Melissa is a Broadway producer and is about to leave for London where her show, Super You, will open on the West End. Then the show returns to New York for its grand opening on Broadway. While we were catching up, Melissa asked if there was anything homeopathic that could help the Super You cast while performing this season.
It’s common for actors to get sick when they are on tour. People who appear on stage deal with reduced sleep, jittery nerves, and overused vocal cords. Fortunately, there are specific homeopathic medicines for each of these challenges. If you’re performing, see if they can help you along the way to star-studded performances this year.
Kali phosphoricum 30C is a homeopathic medicine that can help if you are working long hours, not sleeping well and feel tired.
Gelsemium 30C is helpful for stage fright with terror before a performance and loss of memory from stress. There may be weakness with chills as well.
Argentum nitricum 30C indicated for anxiety accompanied by a hurried sensation and GI troubles. It will benefit actors who crave sweets and who get overheated easily.
Throat Calm is a medicine that comes in tablet and spray. It is a broad acting medicine for singers or actors with a sore throat, hoarseness, and scratchy, red, dry throat.
Arum triphyllum 30C is indicated for hoarseness, especially from over-use of the voice. The throat can feel raw and burning and worse when swallowing. There may be mucus in the larynx.
Causticum 30C will offer greater relief if your throat is hoarse in the morning and feel better when you have cold drinks. It will also help singers and actors who feel that they must constantly clear their throats and do so with great difficulty.
Homeopathic medicines are sold in tubes that contain pills that look like tiny tic tacs. They are slightly sweet and easy to take without water. Begin with the homeopathic medicine that matches your symptoms best and repeat every 4 hours. If you don’t notice a response after 24 hours then discontinue, review your symptoms, and see if there is a better match.
For best results: Rest your voice as much as possible. Avoid dust and tobacco which irritate the throat. Wear a scarf if it offers you comfort. If you are feeling stressed, cut back on alcohol, coffee, and tobacco. Get rest and exercise when possible.
If symptoms persist, contact your healthcare provider, or feel free to reach out so that I can work with you to find a more effective homeopathic medicine for your symptoms.