Homeopathy In Liquid Form

Posted in Cold and Flu, Natural Health on 03/03/2010 09:40 am by madeleine

Wet Dosing For Acute Situations- Homeopathy

A few weeks ago I had a terrible bout with what I presumed to be strep throat.  Now strep throat, untreated, can lead to rheumatic fever or meningitis- nothing to fool around with. Had I correctly dosed myself with the right remedy, I might have nipped it in the bud.  Instead, I took 1 dose, and expected to be cured.  When I wasn’t, I went on to the next remedy, with the same “no result”.  My throat got worse, and I ultimately opted to go get antibiotics- something I rarely-to-never do.  I know that antibiotics only suppress symptoms, and the same symptoms that were just suppressed, or others, may appear soon after the alleged “cure”.  Sure enough, a new sore throat appeared 2 days ago.  This time I was prepared.  I dissolved a tablet of Throat (a wonderful sore throat remedy that covers just about every type of sore throat), into water, and began sipping periodically throughout the day. The lump in my throat lessened and I continued the sipping method throughout the night.  I had a huge sweat during the night, and woke up fine as a fiddle the next morning. When you have an acute situation such as a cold or flu or sore throat or a sprain or injury, your body will burn through a remedy fast, and the liquid dosing has proven a superior delivery to the body, as the constant dosing floods the body with the energy it needs to begin to heel. For those of us who have had the experience of taking a homeopathic remedy and getting instant relief, we are spoiled, and tend to expect the same result every time.  But some things need more than 1 dose to cure, and perhaps a different method of consumption.

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Homeopathy and Bronchitis

Posted in Asthma and Breathing on 02/26/2010 07:47 am by madeleine

Homeopathy- Treating Symptoms Not Disease

This week has been a crazy mix of sorting, packing, cleaning, and selling. Moving, after 20 years in the same 3 bedroom home, is a rather large task. Although I have only had the “pleasure” of a big move like this, just twice, and it is usually my lower back that gets aggravated after all that physical work, this time, it is my lungs that are acting up. All the dust and dampness from the basement, and dusty boxes in closets, etc, has caused a rebellion in my chest. The symptoms commence when I lay down at night to go to bed. My chest becomes tight, I cough and wheeze, and have to sit right back up. I could swear I have bronchitis, but I know these symptoms are not caused by a bacteria or virus. Enter, natural medicine. Jimmie made me a hot cup of coltsfoot tea, which I quickly downed, and got a warm relief from. Then I placed one tab of Bronchitis under my tongue, and within moments, the tightness in my chest disappeared. I was soon able to lay down and sleep. I have had to repeat this for several nights now, but know that after the packing is down, this will all go away. My point is, I don’t have bronchitis, but since I do have the symptoms of bronchitis, the remedy works anyway!

Here are some other natural ways to help with bronchial conditions; hot teas relieve and break up flem- coltsfoot is one of our favorites. Also try slippery elm tea, which contains mucilage, a gel-like substance thought to calm irritated or inflamed tissues. Cayenne pepper can break up congestion, and stay away from dairy products. If you are desperate for relief and have nothing else on hand, chew on a piece of raw garlic.

Your comments and questions are welcome.

 

Ruta Grav For A Torn Meniscus

Posted in Bones & Joints on 02/23/2010 07:29 am by madeleine

Jimmie and I have been working on my mom’s case. She’s been complaining about her right knee, which she characterizes as feeling like it may buckle out from under her at times when she walks. The first impression of her situation was rheumatism (just a fancy name for join pain), and considering many other factors that I am aware of regarding my mother’s health (1 being age) I immediately leaned toward bryonia, which would have provided lubrication to the joint. Upon further discussions with Mom, it came to light that her knee had been bad for over a year, and the knee pain was attributed to a torn meniscus. This changes things significantly!!!!!
Now we are looking at ruta grav, a better choice for the healing of her knee, and it also covers arthritic conditions. When knee problems arise, it is recommended that benzoicum acidum be taken along with whatever other remedy you may select.

Along with homeopathy, here are some other natural things you can do to support your knee, as well as your general health; whenever your pain level permits, exercise to strengthen the muscles around the knee. Yoga remains one of my favorite ways to stretch and strengthen. Bone density and bone strength can be achieved by taking calcium, but it must be taken combined with phosphorous, or forget about it. Vitamin D is vital to prevent osteoporosis- at least 1000 units a day.

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How To Curb Travel Anxiety In Pets

Posted in Natural Health, Pets on 02/18/2010 06:26 pm by madeleine

O’Shay and Brandi are going on a trip, although they have no idea what is being planned for them. O’Shay is a 17  year old barn yard cat, and Brandi is an 8 year old  husky/rot mix ( I call her a medium dog size dog but have learned that she is considered extra large- 1 level below what is considered to be “giant”). We had been planning to sell our house and move from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles, this spring, and drive our car cross country, animals in tow, however things happened so quickly, we found ourselves ready to move, ahead of schedule, and now the prospect of driving cross country in these wintery conditions, sounds less appealing on a daily basis. Besides that, cats don’t travel in cars as well as dogs, and my cat has only been in a car once- the day I brought her home from the barn 17 years ago. Do you want to listen to meow meow meow all day and night for 5 days while trying to travel? Option 2- fly. O’Shay could conceivably fly with us and go in a flat carrier under our seat, but then there’s that meow meow issue, and it’s too cold for Brandi to fly cargo- air temp must be over 45 degrees- (besides, she’d escape her cage and end up roaming the plane, and eventually bolting out the door on to the tarmac and be lost forever). We finally found the answer- Pet Airways- an airline just for pets, where all pets fly in the cabin (in traveling crates, or course), safe and warm, well lit, and with an attendant at all times. It’s a circuit of stops from city to city until they reach the destination (about 24 hr turn time). They have potty stops frequently, and are fed and watered and cared for. We do have to drive to Baltimore to the closest hub, but plan to get the animals to the pet lounge at the airport, and then fly out ourselves. We will be at our destination that night- well in time to get to our new home, and set up for the pet arrival the next day. This is a dream come true- we have enough stress and things to do- this will take a lot off our plate!

Things to do to make traveling as stress free as possible for your pets;  give your pet a dose of HomeoPet travel anxiety remedy, about 10 minutes before loading your pet for travel. Made sure you have a blanket or towel with your scent on it, to put in the pet’s travel crate. If traveling by car with a cat, get her used to the travel cage first, using this method; leave the travel cage with the door open, out in the house where kitty can come and go. Put food and treats at the back end of the cage to lure kitty in. After you see the cat come and go from the cage, start buy placing her in the cage with the door shut for 10 minutes, but sit next to her. Increase the time each day. Then try the car- carry the cage- with cat in it, to the car and take progressively longer rides- and remember to dose with HomeoPet first. Do this for 2 weeks before the trip. See if kitty still needs the remedy by trying a car ride without giving the remedy first. Keep routines as close to normal as possible when traveling with pets, for instance, try to feed at the same time as always. And always make sure that your pets wear ID tags so that if, God forbid, they were to get lost, they could be found.
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H1N1 Flu Stats

Posted in Cold and Flu on 02/13/2010 08:23 am by madeleine

I saw today on TV, that there have been 2,500 confirmed deaths from the H1N1 flu in the US, so far. They went on to say that there may have been as many as 17,000 actual deaths, but that figure is unconfirmed. How they would go about estimating that there could have been 17,000, but can only confirm 2,500, is beyond me. I can gladly report there doesn’t seem to be a pandemic, as previously predicted. I hope none of you took the flu vaccine- view this video, and get the facts on the tainted vaccine. I recently heard that over 81,000 pre-loaded H1N1 flu vaccine syringes were “recalled” for one reason or another. If you were unfortunate enough to take a vaccine, the remedy thuja should always follow. If you come down with flu like symptoms, be it H1N1, swine, or your everyday garden variety, I have a flu protection kit containing remedies that should be started at the first sign of being ill. The remedies reduce symptoms of upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, lungs, coughs, sore throat, chills and fever, upset stomach and diarrhea.

Along with homeopathy, here are several other natural ways to deal with flu symptoms; start by taking 3,000 to 4,000 units of vitamin C, over 3-4 days, to boost your immune system. Drink juices to break down mucus. Use good old fashioned cold compresses on forehead and chest, to relieve heat from fever. Made a tea out of elder flowers and peppermint for congestion. Many oils have anti viral properties and can help you feel better by either massaging on chest, or as a steam inhalant. For body aches use elemi, myrrh, pine, and tea tree. To break up mucus use basil, eucalyptus, peppermint, and pine. For fever, try a bath with lukewarm water, but if you have chills, the bath water should be hot.

 

Homoeopathic Remedies for Insomnia

Posted in Emotions & Sleep on 02/10/2010 02:52 pm by madeleine

Although there are many homeopathic remedies to choose from when addressing insomnia, coffea cruda covers several different scenarios, including insomnia due to too much thinking (especially about business matters), after hearing good news, because of neuralgia or some nerve pain, from drinking too much coffee, or insomnia due to being afraid you can’t sleep. A few pellets under the tongue, and back to bed with you, because if you choose the right remedy, you probably will be sleeping within 10 or so minutes. Aconite works wonders for insomnia caused by being frightened, and it’s good to know that aconite works well on any fear related issue. Belladonna is your remedy if your insomnia is caused by seeing unpleasant images when closing your eyes, or if you have lost vital body fluids from vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy perspiration. Here is an interesting remedy for a child who can’t sleep because his feet are too hot and must be uncovered to cool them off- stramonium.

For those longtime sufferers of insomnia, it is possible to discard your sleeping pills and regain normal sleeping habits. First, you must select a remedy that best fits your conditions including mind set and what preceded the insomnia. Take the remedy before bed, and again if you wake up in the night. Give it a few nights. You may still experience some sleeplessness at first, but by the end of the week you should be well into establishing new and healthier sleep patterns. After time, the need for any remedy many diminish significantly, until little or no remedy is needed, or only infrequent use would be needed.

As always, we welcome you to share your comments and experiences, here, or at our wellness forums.

 

Natural Appetite Control For Children

Posted in Children's Health & Fitness on 02/08/2010 10:37 am by madeleine

One of the saddest things I witnessed lately was a very obese child, in very tight clothing- obviously she had grown too large for her clothing, but Mom had not bothered to replace them with something that fit- a typical defense mechanism, feeling a diet would be a better option than new clothes. But the child was suffering two fold- first by being obese, and second by looking sloppy and ill-dressed.

When I was a teenager, amphetamines were rather new, and all we girls were encouraged by our Moms to take them, as “you can never be too thin or too rich” (not my motto, but many live by it). When my daughter was growing up, I opted for the sensible approach- eat healthy, get moderate exercise, and whatever your weight is, it is. Today, we are fortunate to have many homeopathic formulas that cover a range of conditions and symptoms. Since homeopathy works exceptionally well on children, and because emotional conditions respond well to it, too, it only stands to reason that new formulas would be made to cover some of our psychological and emotional situations such as sleeping problems, depression or grief, and drug addiction, as well as weight control. I offer many of these formulas on my site, but the one that comes to mind for the little girl in paragraph 1, is, CHILDREN’S WEIGHT CONTROL.  Since homeopathy contains no stimulants or alters you in any way, it is ideal for children. There are, of course no side effects to homeopathy, not to mention it is cheap.

Here are some tips for helping your overweight child; never scold or punish your child for wanting to eat or not loosing weight, or tease him about his or her weight. Make sure your child has up to date and well fitting clothes, regardless of how big the size is. This helps with self-esteem issues. Promote healthy eating- model what you want your child to do and he/she will copy you. Grocery shop together, cook together and dog walk together (if you don’t have a dog, adopt one from the pound). Make being healthy a fun life-style, with little to no emphasis on what the scale says.

Your comments and input are always welcome.

 

Glonoinum For Frostbite

Posted in Natural Health on 02/07/2010 12:52 pm by madeleine

After the worst snow storm I have encountered since moving to Pittsburgh 20 years ago, we find ourselves thigh deep in snow, with a temperature of only 8 degrees, and while shoveling snow, we become prime candidates of frost nip or frost bite ( the more advanced version of frost nip). Now, I myself, try to make it a habit never to shovel snow, unless it is absolutely necessary, and that would be now. The deck, the front path, the driveway, all have to be done or we go nowhere.

Believe it or not, we have a homeopathic remedy for frostbite!!! It’s called Glonoinum, and actually is the same remedy we would use for heatstroke, as some of the symptoms of the skin present similarly (there we go with similars again), made from nitroglycerine (which we all recognize as the basic explosive substance in dynamite).

I recommend gloninum as an important remedy to add to your travel bag, be it a summer or winter vacation. Learn more about homeopathy at our website, or visit our wellness forum and ask a question.

 

HOMEOPATHY- BEST STARTER BOOK

Posted in Natural Health on 02/05/2010 03:00 pm by madeleine

Back in the early 2000’s, I picked up a book at a local health store, called THE FAMILY GUIDE TO HOMEOPATHY. Over the years, I have increased my library considerably, but somehow keep returning to this book, and it remains my favorite quick reference book. It beautifully explains the law of similars along with the concept of infinitesimal dosing. Considering mindset, what makes the symptoms better or worse, and what preceeded the symptoms are all considered in the selection of remedies. One of the interesting features of this book, are the unusual conditions contained within, and the remedies suggested- conditions/symptoms ranging  from blushing, to stage fright, fear of flying, to sexual disorders. A copy of this book, along with a starter remedy kit, should be enough to cover most common cold and flues, minor injuries, and illnesses. As I alwyas say, it is always good to have a  respected homeopathic pactictioner available for consultaion.

 

ASTHMA UNDER CONTROL WITH HOMEOPATHY

Posted in Asthma and Breathing on 02/04/2010 11:58 am by madeleine

ASTHMA CONTROLLED BY HOMEOPATHY

I never cease to be amazed when doing research for a new article. I wanted to write about asthma, which I do know a lot about, as my husband suffers from it, but since he takes the natural approach to cure, I had no idea what some people go through, just to breathe.

Asthma is the inflammation of the lining of the lungs, accompanied by the tightening of muscles causing the narrowing of the airways. The airways become sensitive to irritants, and in addition, the body produces too much mucus, which further clogs breathing. Attacks can be triggered by a number of things, the two primary being pollutants (both natural and chemical) and emotions.

The classic Western approach to asthma is the use of inhalers, both for rescue and for maintenance. The rescue inhalers provide immediate action to relax muscles to open airways, but do not treat the underlying inflammation. The maintenance inhalers  are merely corticosteroids (anti-inflammatories) inhaled. The two inhalers combined, can produce the following side effects; loss of bone mass, deduction of growth in pediatric patients, cataracts, glaucoma, fever, allergic rhinitis (whatever that is), headache, sore throat, upper respiratory infection (and they take this for asthma?), abdominal pain, vomiting, urinary tract infection, and bruising. Now that’s just not right!!!! One of the latest allopathic drugs on the market for asthma, is Advair’s Inhaler, which boasts immediate relief, but with the following possible side effects; upper respiratory infection, headaches, runny nose, sore throat, shakiness, and/or weight gain.

There are at least a dozen single homeopathic remedies that can be used to quell an asthma attack, depending on the cause, the relieving or aggravating factors, and the accompanying symptoms. The list includes spongia, arsenicum, dulcamara, ignatia, kali carb, and many many more. The asthma remedy that I offer at peoples organic pharmacy, is a combination blend that covers all the classic symptoms of asthma, quelling laborious breathing in literally seconds.

The big business of medicine continues to thwart the acceptance and use of homeopathy. A prescription inhaler may cost up to $20, as a co pay for those who have medical insurance, and up to $70 for those who pay for medicine out-of-pocket. The inhalers might need to be purchased every month. Breathing treatments at the doctor’s office or hospital could cost hundreds as a self pay. The cost of a bottle of a homeopathic single remedy is about $8, and up to about $16 for a formula, which coud last months. No prescription is needed, and there are no ridiculous side effects to homeopathy, not to mention that after taking the right remedy, you will get better and better, until presumably you will need no remedy or only infrequent use. It is rather easy to select a single remedy, but when in doubt as to what to use, or if you select something that you aren’t responding to, then try the formulas. Obviously, there may be times, homeopathy or not, that an asthmatic may reach for an inhaler, but with homeopathic remedies at hand, these times will be few and far between. As always, it is a good idea to at sometime, and in very acute cases, have a complete intake done by a trained homoeopathist in order touch upon all symptoms of a case, including emotional profile.

 
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