Sicca Syndrome – Dryness of the Mucous membranes

Reduction or cessation of the secretion of the lacrimal glands (dry eye syndrome), salivary glands (asia), digestive, vaginal, which can be observed in cases of diabetes, alcoholism, menopause, smoking in the elderly, certain neurasthenias or omega 3 deficiency or after taking medications.

This is the “so-called Gougerot disease - Houwer - Sjögren»

Dry eye or lacrimal dysfunction syndrome can result from an underlying disease (rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C, primary biliary cirrhosis, etc.). It is necessary to follow the evolution: conjunctivitis, keratitis, dry pharyngitis and laryngitis, etc…

Absorb non-alcoholic liquids - Make sure to maintain good hydration in the mouth.

Consume live, aqueous foods

Use crystal sea salt

Chew angelica roots or cloves

Nutmeg, paprika in the diet

Yin essence (Metagenics), 1 tab. X 3 / jour

Consommer régulièrement des aliments riches en oméga 3 (poissons gras : hareng, maquereau, sardine, saumon, thon, truite - huile de colza, de lin, de noix, de caméline - chia) et en oméga 7 (argousier, macadamia)

Le ményanthe (trèfle des marais) (Menyanthes trifoliata) is used in Germany to stimulate salivary and gastric secretions.

Sea buckthorn oil: external application

Certain medications can cause “dry syndrome” (antibiotics, antidepressants, tranquilizers, neuroleptics, anti-parkinsonians, antihypertensives, etc.)

Correct heated and non-humidified atmospheres which dry out the mucous membranes (electric radiators for example)

Cigarette smoke, chimneys are responsible for sicca syndrome.

Caution to exposure to computer and television screens without interruption.

Contact lenses, wind, sun can accentuate sicca syndrome.

E.O. of Lemon (Citrus limonum)