Well my husband has caught the flu this week. The interesting thing is that he is the only one in the house that is sick. Myself and the boys are doing sequential homeopathy each month. Maybe that is the difference. Right now Grant and Garrett are going thru the Miasms. Grant is clearing the Tuberculium Miasm and Garrett is just starting his first round and he is clearing the Psora Miasm. Psora is the first miasm. This is the miasm of the skin. If u want to learn more about this- u can check out http://www.homeopathy.com/ . Our practitioner is Rudi and he is awesome. The boys are doing great. Which is why it is strange that my husband has come down with the flu. Usually the parents get it from the kids, not the other way around. It is a bad case, but an easy flu to treat because the symptoms are so severe. The more specific the better.
Bones Breaking= Eupatorium P. is known for prompt manner in which it relieves pain in limbs and muscles that accompanies influenza
Fever= Belladona is always associated with hot, red skin, restless sleep (he got up all thru the night making noises
Sore throat radiating to the ears/ really bad breath =Mercurius Solubilis
Sharp Pain in neck/ stiff= Bryonia
Needs a pick me up/ better but can't get over the hump= Gelsemium. This remedy is my favorite. We are out so I need to go pick some up tomorrow.
The flu is so easy to treat naturally. If u have any flu questions. Send them my way! Stay healthy.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Constitutional Remedies
I have been reading up on constitutional remedies lately in a book called, "The Homeopathic Treatment of Children- Pediatric Constitutional Types" by Paul Herscu N.D. For those that are wondering what in the heck is a constitutional remedy...let me explain. "A constitutional remedy is a remedy that works on a deep cellular level to bring the body and emotions back to a state of health and balance. By doing so it makes the whole system more resistant to disease. To find your constitutional remedy you will need to see a trained homeopathic physician. They will ask you many questions, some may seem irrelevant. Constitutional remedies are deep and long acting. Many people find that it is useful to get a "constitutional tune-up" once a year or at the change of the seasons" from here.
In this book, this doctor describes in detail the different constitutional types for children. Over many years of practice, 80% of his patients fall into 8 categories/remedies (6 of which I am going to cover): Calcarea Carbonica, Lycopodium, Natrum muriaticum, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, and Sulphur. The funny thing is that Grant and I have the constitution Silica (which is not listed here, but is a very close resemblance to Pulsatilla). Garrett is my Sulphur child.
Here is a brief summary of each.
1. Calc Carb - These are healthy children with strong personalities that lead to strong wills, obstinacy, and independence. They tend to be plodders and have delayed mental development. They fear insects, scary stories, and ghosts; they are fascinated with the supernatural.
2. Lyc- These children have two aspects: an anxious, insecure, indecisive side that makes them seem weak; and an irritable, bossy side that makes them seem tyrannical. It is the interplay of these two aspects that gives the major clue to this remedy. They fear strangers, failing, being in the doctors office- all fears are better if an adult is present. Dyslexia is common.
3. Nat Mur- These are perfectionistic, introverted children who are well groomed, self- conscious, and fearful of ridicule. They feel sadness deeply, become depressed, and blame themselves for any disaster that befalls the family. They refuse consolation.
4. Phos- These are friendly, good natured, extroverted, excitable children. They complain of many fears, especially of the dark, thunderstorms, insects, their family's well-being, and an ominous, unknown something that will "get" them. All complaints are ameliorated by consolation. I have a nephew that fits this constitution exactly.
5. Puls- These are mild, timid, pleasant, clingy children whose emotions rule them. They undergo vast mood changes and especially exhibit weepiness. They fear abandonment and are jealous of younger siblings. These states are ameliorated by consolation.
6. Sul- These are extroverted curious children. They tend to be leaders and are independent and perhaps haughty. Occasionally they become hyperactive and break all the rules of the house. Activities are done with exuberance and tireless fun. They can become lazy and procrastinate. The cerebral type is shyer and neater, though still haughty. They fear heights.
These summaries are meant as an aid to beginners...like myself. We use a homeopathic doctor and I give my boys their constitutional remedies often- like today. And boy do I notice a difference- a positive one!! They are each less emotional, less crying, less complaining, less fighting. Of course, these remedies help with lingering illnesses. Cleared up Garrett's slight wet cough. Today was a great day thanks to Puls 1M and Sul 1M.
In this book, this doctor describes in detail the different constitutional types for children. Over many years of practice, 80% of his patients fall into 8 categories/remedies (6 of which I am going to cover): Calcarea Carbonica, Lycopodium, Natrum muriaticum, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, and Sulphur. The funny thing is that Grant and I have the constitution Silica (which is not listed here, but is a very close resemblance to Pulsatilla). Garrett is my Sulphur child.
Here is a brief summary of each.
1. Calc Carb - These are healthy children with strong personalities that lead to strong wills, obstinacy, and independence. They tend to be plodders and have delayed mental development. They fear insects, scary stories, and ghosts; they are fascinated with the supernatural.
2. Lyc- These children have two aspects: an anxious, insecure, indecisive side that makes them seem weak; and an irritable, bossy side that makes them seem tyrannical. It is the interplay of these two aspects that gives the major clue to this remedy. They fear strangers, failing, being in the doctors office- all fears are better if an adult is present. Dyslexia is common.
3. Nat Mur- These are perfectionistic, introverted children who are well groomed, self- conscious, and fearful of ridicule. They feel sadness deeply, become depressed, and blame themselves for any disaster that befalls the family. They refuse consolation.
4. Phos- These are friendly, good natured, extroverted, excitable children. They complain of many fears, especially of the dark, thunderstorms, insects, their family's well-being, and an ominous, unknown something that will "get" them. All complaints are ameliorated by consolation. I have a nephew that fits this constitution exactly.
5. Puls- These are mild, timid, pleasant, clingy children whose emotions rule them. They undergo vast mood changes and especially exhibit weepiness. They fear abandonment and are jealous of younger siblings. These states are ameliorated by consolation.
6. Sul- These are extroverted curious children. They tend to be leaders and are independent and perhaps haughty. Occasionally they become hyperactive and break all the rules of the house. Activities are done with exuberance and tireless fun. They can become lazy and procrastinate. The cerebral type is shyer and neater, though still haughty. They fear heights.
These summaries are meant as an aid to beginners...like myself. We use a homeopathic doctor and I give my boys their constitutional remedies often- like today. And boy do I notice a difference- a positive one!! They are each less emotional, less crying, less complaining, less fighting. Of course, these remedies help with lingering illnesses. Cleared up Garrett's slight wet cough. Today was a great day thanks to Puls 1M and Sul 1M.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Arnica is Amazing
Arnica is the #1 best selling
homeopathic remedy in the world and my favorite all- round remedy.
Physical shock and trauma
- Especially helpful after the
classic shock response after an accident or severe emotional upset. The person
insists, “I’m fine, really. Leave me alone.” When they clearly aren’t fine at
all. Really don’t want to be touched or fussed over.
Head Injuries- Reduces complication risks following a blow to the head. Reduces pain and swelling. Remember to seek trusted medical help, too.
Bruises- Take it and watch your lumps and bumps disappear, almost before your eyes.
Post childbirth- Will dramatically reduce recovery times, take as you would a painkiller, repeating as needed. I used Arnica post delivery of my second son and I had a much faster recovery even though I needed more stitches.
Exhaustion and fatigue -Ideal for when you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do! Of course it’s cheating and you will have to rest up later, but if you really must keep going take Arnica. Tour de France cyclists swear by it and so do women in labour.
Recover from Jet lag -Take Arnica for second wind and you can keep awake long enough to get onto local time.
Head Injuries- Reduces complication risks following a blow to the head. Reduces pain and swelling. Remember to seek trusted medical help, too.
Bruises- Take it and watch your lumps and bumps disappear, almost before your eyes.
Post childbirth- Will dramatically reduce recovery times, take as you would a painkiller, repeating as needed. I used Arnica post delivery of my second son and I had a much faster recovery even though I needed more stitches.
Exhaustion and fatigue -Ideal for when you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do! Of course it’s cheating and you will have to rest up later, but if you really must keep going take Arnica. Tour de France cyclists swear by it and so do women in labour.
Recover from Jet lag -Take Arnica for second wind and you can keep awake long enough to get onto local time.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Best Flu Remedies
If you want to try some more natural flu remedies this year- keep reading. People with the flu complain of fever, chills, headache, fatigue, aching muscles and joints, sore throat, and cough. There is less nasal secretion and more fatigue than with the common cold. Flu sufferers often feel "wiped out" and just want to stay in bed. Some influenza has a gastrointestinal component with nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Gelsemium is the # 1 remedy to think of with the typical flu symptoms: tremendous aching, no thirst, a low grade fever (100/101) with chills running up and down the back and clamminess rather than sweating, tremendous lethargy and sleepiness, no energy to talk or open the eyes.
Baptisia looks like Gelsemium but it's much worse--people look and feel very sick. The temperature is higher, the face is a flushed - typically is a dark red (not pale), the pains are severe, there's an intense thirst with profuse sweating, typically the breath and sweat smell bad. The lethargy and sleepiness are so extreme people will fall asleep in the middle of a sentence.
If extreme chilliness predominates then think of Arsenicum or Nux vomica.
Bryonia- if a painful cough develops.
If a low grade fever goes on for longer than 2 or 3 days think of Ferrum phosphoric.
These homeopathic suggestions come from Miranda Castro. She is a very popular homeopathic doctor that practices in Florida.
One remedy that is not mentioned that I like to have on hand also, is Eupatorium. This remedy is given when there is deep aching in the muscles and bones- feels like the bones are broken. If you can believe it this flu bug went through our family last year. I remember laying in bed feeling like my legs were broken. I had never felt such intense leg pain before in my life. It was horrible. I will never forget to pick up this remedy during the flu season! You can pick up all these remedies at your local health food store. Stay safe and healthy this season.
Gelsemium is the # 1 remedy to think of with the typical flu symptoms: tremendous aching, no thirst, a low grade fever (100/101) with chills running up and down the back and clamminess rather than sweating, tremendous lethargy and sleepiness, no energy to talk or open the eyes.
Baptisia looks like Gelsemium but it's much worse--people look and feel very sick. The temperature is higher, the face is a flushed - typically is a dark red (not pale), the pains are severe, there's an intense thirst with profuse sweating, typically the breath and sweat smell bad. The lethargy and sleepiness are so extreme people will fall asleep in the middle of a sentence.
If extreme chilliness predominates then think of Arsenicum or Nux vomica.
Bryonia- if a painful cough develops.
If a low grade fever goes on for longer than 2 or 3 days think of Ferrum phosphoric.
These homeopathic suggestions come from Miranda Castro. She is a very popular homeopathic doctor that practices in Florida.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Sick Husband
My husband did a little too much activity around the house over the weekend. He took on a huge garage renovation project and ended up flaring up his asthma and allergies. He hardly has any asthma issues in Florida, luckily. But when he does get his typical upper respiratory issues I have two awesome remedies on hand always - Apo Pulm and Bronchi Pertu. But this time I am out!!! I am so upset, I went ahead and ordered them but they will take a few days to get here. So until then I have been using an Upper Respiratory Remedy from here. It is working pretty good, but the others are amazing and work fast! I guess I just have to wait it out. Other things I am using for now: lots of Vitamin C, Fermented Cod liver oil, homemade chicken broth, Gelsemium, Belladona, and a random Night time Homeopathic cough syrup. He is doing very well.
Here is a picture of his lunch- rice/ chicken broth. Luckily I had some ready to go. Sick husbands are never fun!
My update- He is almost 100% percent better today. Looks like my 2nd choice remedies helped him after all!
My update- He is almost 100% percent better today. Looks like my 2nd choice remedies helped him after all!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
"Year of Arnica"
Arnica is one of my most needed remedies in the house. I have very active little boys. My 2 year old is more of a dare devil than my 4 year old. Either way, we have accidents happening all the time. Sometimes I am even at the painful end of the accident. I have become somewhat of a body wrestler lately. I can quickly dodge a punch or body slam from my oversized toddler. This year has been my "Year of Arnica". Not a bad thing, but hoping for less bruises and sprains in 2012!
Kaley- rib fracture (from Garrett)
Garrett- sprained ankle, fractured foot
Grant- just some bruises and bumps
If you have an active or strong toddler please invest in Arnica 30C at your nearest health food store.
Arnica is used topically for a wide range of conditions, including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, superficial phlebitis, joint pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling from broken bones.
Homeopathic preparations are also used to treat sore muscles, bruises, and other conditions caused by overexertion or injury.
Happy New Year!!!
Kaley- rib fracture (from Garrett)
Garrett- sprained ankle, fractured foot
Grant- just some bruises and bumps
If you have an active or strong toddler please invest in Arnica 30C at your nearest health food store.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Alternative remedy for strep throat
I know there are tons of natural remedies for strep throat. Just google it and you will find many herbs and other holistic alternatives. My mother raised me sipping on a mixture of vinegar, water, and honey at the first sign of sore throat. She still to this day uses this mixture to get rid of many random ailments and sicknesses. Does it work? Yes, I have experienced relief first hand, not needing an antibiotic. Sometimes these natural remedies do not work, just like antibiotics. Everyone's immune system is different and some of us are more chronically ill than others. It seems like every generation is getting a little sicker than the last. I think it is important to have natural remedies on hand for the first sign of illness. Then, when things don't get better or even if they get worse, there are always antibiotics that are accessible as a last resort.
One of my favorite homeopathic remedies for strep or staph is called:
Staph and Strep Combo 200C: here
"Staph and Strep Combo helps with stubborn infections. Staph and Strep Combo is potency of Staphylococcinum and Streptococcinum. Staph and Strep Combo is useful for a myriad of problems that follow infections, such as ringing in ears following an ear infection.
Use Staph and Strep Combo for sore throat symptoms. Use Staph and Strep Combo at early stages of a sore throat as a preventative against strep throat. Use Staph and Strep Combo for lingering illness and low grade infections."
We have great success with it around our house. I am someone that catches strep throat -3 times a year. Now I nip it in the bud right in the beginning. With this remedy and others I have been antibiotic free for over 4 years. Pretty amazing I think :)
One of my favorite homeopathic remedies for strep or staph is called:
Staph and Strep Combo 200C: here
"Staph and Strep Combo helps with stubborn infections. Staph and Strep Combo is potency of Staphylococcinum and Streptococcinum. Staph and Strep Combo is useful for a myriad of problems that follow infections, such as ringing in ears following an ear infection.
Use Staph and Strep Combo for sore throat symptoms. Use Staph and Strep Combo at early stages of a sore throat as a preventative against strep throat. Use Staph and Strep Combo for lingering illness and low grade infections."
We have great success with it around our house. I am someone that catches strep throat -3 times a year. Now I nip it in the bud right in the beginning. With this remedy and others I have been antibiotic free for over 4 years. Pretty amazing I think :)
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
3 Croup remedies
Croup can be stressful for parent and child. The cough is loud and the breathing is hard. My oldest son woke up in the middle of the night a few months back with the typical "croup" cough. It was midnight when he awoke from his sleep and I immediately administered these 3 remedies. Within an hour he was settled back down and back to sleep. No more "barking" cough. The next morning he was 100% better. I always start with aconite and luckily I had the other 2 remedies on hand. The key is to catch it fast....the sooner the better!
Homeopaths have three croup remedies that have relieved this condition for more than 150 years--Aconite, Spongia tosta and Hepar sulphuris.
Dr. Boenninghausen, a renowned German physician born in 1843, treated croup exclusively with this trio of remedies. 'Hardly one in a hundred children received all three remedies,' his biographer writes, and the doctor successfully treated over 400 cases.
First, give Aconite at the onset of croup.
Here the cough is dry, loud and barking and the child is exceedingly restless and anxious. If, after an hour, symptoms persist, give a second dose of Aconite. This is usually all that is needed.
"If, however, after another hour, your child's breathing is harsh and hard and the barking, ringing cough continues and breathing is still not smooth and easy, give *Hepar sulphuris*.
Here the cough is loose and rattling and deeper toned. Rarely do we need more than Aconite in treating croup.
These 3 remedies can be picked up at any health food store like Nutrition Smart or Whole Foods. Look for the homeopathy section. These 3 remedies could save you many hours in an urgent care in the middle of the night, along with a few hundred bucks :)
Homeopaths have three croup remedies that have relieved this condition for more than 150 years--Aconite, Spongia tosta and Hepar sulphuris.
Dr. Boenninghausen, a renowned German physician born in 1843, treated croup exclusively with this trio of remedies. 'Hardly one in a hundred children received all three remedies,' his biographer writes, and the doctor successfully treated over 400 cases.
First, give Aconite at the onset of croup.
Here the cough is dry, loud and barking and the child is exceedingly restless and anxious. If, after an hour, symptoms persist, give a second dose of Aconite. This is usually all that is needed.
"If, however, after another hour, your child's breathing is harsh and hard and the barking, ringing cough continues and breathing is still not smooth and easy, give *Hepar sulphuris*.
Here the cough is loose and rattling and deeper toned. Rarely do we need more than Aconite in treating croup.
These 3 remedies can be picked up at any health food store like Nutrition Smart or Whole Foods. Look for the homeopathy section. These 3 remedies could save you many hours in an urgent care in the middle of the night, along with a few hundred bucks :)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Organic Medicine
I am a concerned health consumer. I am careful about the quality and source of food that comes into my home. I am also concerned about what medicine my family consumes, particularly my boys. We use organic and raw medicine, just like food. Which translates to medicine in its whole and natural state, produced by nature not man, and minimally processed. We use foods and herbs in our family for healing. Some examples are : garlic (antibacterial, anti-viral), ginger (nausea), cayenne pepper (flu), onion (strong immune supporter), oils (olive, tea tree, oregano, jojoba, fermented fish oil), kombucha and kefir (strong immune supporters). We use fresh and dried herbs. We also use homeopathic remedies in our family for healing-for acute and chronic illnesses. We have had outstanding success with certain remedies. One remedy I want to spot light is:
Notatum (Penicillium notatum) - for relief of Cold Symptoms, Earaches, Bacterial Infections and Respiratory Infections.
Notatum is effective for treating all types of bacterial infections and inflammations, especially those caused by staphylococci and streptococci. It also helps resolve urological infections, herpes zoster, otitis, tonsillitis, respiratory infections and acne. This remedy can be prescribed in high doses to eliminate acute infections. In addition, Notatum does not contain Penicillic acid and is safe for patients who are allergic to Penicillin.
You can learn more about the remedy at http://www.naturalhealinghouse.com/sanpharma_notatum.php
This remedy is a great substitute when an antibiotic is needed. I keep it on hand for the first sign of cold or congestion. Also, I use it to prevent a secondary infection from occurring when a virus starts to linger a little longer in myself or my boys. My 4 yr old and 2 yr old have never had an antibiotic thanks to Notatum. I have had a few close calls, but notatum has been a miracle worker in my family. Safe for kids, babies, and pregnant momma's :) Check it out.
Notatum (Penicillium notatum) - for relief of Cold Symptoms, Earaches, Bacterial Infections and Respiratory Infections.
Notatum is effective for treating all types of bacterial infections and inflammations, especially those caused by staphylococci and streptococci. It also helps resolve urological infections, herpes zoster, otitis, tonsillitis, respiratory infections and acne. This remedy can be prescribed in high doses to eliminate acute infections. In addition, Notatum does not contain Penicillic acid and is safe for patients who are allergic to Penicillin.
You can learn more about the remedy at http://www.naturalhealinghouse.com/sanpharma_notatum.php
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