me from sleeping at night.” One must be more like Sherlock Holmes and do some sleuthing or a deep investigation. I, however, have provided some clues that may be of some help.
Now, a child comes into my office and I ask, “How are you?” The child repeats “How are you?” Immediately think Zincum metallicum! The child who has a zinc deficiency will repeat the sentence back to the doctor! If the parent is explaining things about their child make sure to ask the child a couple of questions directly. The child requiring Zincum metallicum may have echolalia. It is as simple as that. Perhaps you are talking to a child that repeats the last part of your sentence, again, think of Zincum metallicum!
Echolalia is not reserved just for children. Adults can have echolalia, too! Of course, it may be more subtle. I find that adults have learned not to repeat questions out loud. After all, an adult knows that if he constantly repeats the question out loud, people might think he is crazy. A friend may run in the other direction! Instead, the person with a zinc deficiency requiring Zincum metallicum may pause after a question, say the question to themselves silently and then answer the question out loud. Is this echolalia? I think so.
Why would a child have echolalia? Is a child repeating the question trying to understand the question before answering? The child requiring Zincum metallicum has difficulty with comprehension. A child requiring Zincum metallicum may have difficulty understanding and processing a question. The child may repeat the question while trying to figure out what the question means. Then he must process the answer which explains a further pause. Echolalia may provide the time required for processing the question and figuring out what the answer is. This remedy may be helpful with a child that has a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD).
Treating children with autism can be quite challenging to say the least. However, treating children with autism is what I do best! Therefore, I will tell you some of my secrets. I have been asked politely and even been threatened by other doctors to list all the remedies on the spot that are important for the treatment of autism. Let me assure you that Zincum metallium is on the top of that list!
Now, in stating this I will further explain that prescribing the constitutional remedy is by far the most important treatment a child can receive. When the constitutional remedy is given, the child will receive optimal results. Is this not why we went to medical school?
As Thomas A. Edison quoted, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” Simply put, less is best! One constitutional medicine will help a child diagnosed with autism more than 50 lesser remedies used in combination if they are not the simillimum. The simillimum is the most exact homeopathic remedy possible.
The constitutional treatment is a particular remedy, a single homeopathic remedy, that is given to the child and is used to treat a constellation of symptoms for that particular child. The constitutional remedy is distinct, precise, and particular to the child diagnosed with autism that encompasses their individual aardvark symptoms. No two children are alike and no two children diagnosed with autism have the same symptoms in body or mind. In other words, each child is unique!
The more unusual or different the symptoms the child has, the easier it is to prescribe the particular constitutional remedy or homeopathic medicine that will cover the case and heal the child. The constitutional medicine is the strongest medicine expressly for that child. It is unique to him and, therefore, will aid in the fastest recovery of the child. As homeopathic medicines work on every system of the body, the child has the best chance of recovering if the constitutional medicine is given because it begins the healing, whether it be in body or mind, physical or mental, developmental or learning.
The constitutional remedy will help healing from above downward, from within outwards, from a more important organ to a less important organ, and in the reverse order of the developing symptoms. The remedy will start to work immediately and continue its healing progress until the case is reviewed at the next appointment. At that time the remedy is prescribed again or another remedy may be selected. I have listed 14 Signs of Autism for a quick guide. 1 Hopefully, this little gem will aid your homeopathic prescription.
May avoid eye contact.
May prefer to be alone.
Echoes words or phrases.
Difficulty interacting with others.
Spins objects or self.
Insistence on sameness.
Inappropriate attachments to objects.
Inappropriate laughing or giggling.
May not want cuddling.
Difficulty in expressing needs; may use gestures.
Inappropriate response or no response to sound.
No real fear of dangers.
Apparent insensitivity to pain.
Sustained, unusual or repetitive play; uneven physical or verbal skills.
Never underestimate the power of Zincum metallicum. The remedy is powerful; and when used appropriately, it will make a difference for a child with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder or learning difficulties. If a child is restless, with learning difficulties, repeats the question you asked, and is sensitive to noise, think about prescribing Zincum metallicum.
I have provided important clues and keynotes for Zincum metallicum. Hopefully, these keynotes and hints will make the difference. I have to admit that Zincum metallicum is my favorite remedy making all the difference with the children in my practice. I have spent literally hundreds of hours analyzing Zinc metallicum. As I read and re-read about the remedy, Zincum metallicum never ceases to amaze me. Hopefully I have provided necessary tips and reviewed keynotes which will encourage the differential diagnosis and treatment with Dear Sweet Zincum Metallicum.
Here is a poem I wrote for a patient that required Zincum metallicum. The poem brought a big smile!
Zinc
Zinc makes you think!
When you are down,
To the ground,
Take Zinc!
And you will think!
Most of all, think Zinc!
Words of Wisdom from Dr. Sarkar
Always think of Zincum metallicum in a patient that has lumbar pain who feels better lying on the left side. The causation may be due to spinal stenosis or a slipped disc. The patient may have burning pain in their back or legs and difficulty sitting. The back pain will increase every time the patient sits.
Zincum metallicum has a peculiar symptom like Lachesis, the patient feels better by discharge. The discharge can be expectoration, sweating, vomiting, or urination. The moment the patient sweats he feels better.
In the female patient, you will find that all symptoms are better during the menstrual flow. The minute she gets her menses she feels better mentally and physically. It is written in Boericke, “All the female symptoms are associated with restlessness, depression, coldness, spinal tenderness
