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One of the beauties of having a kit at home is that it allows you to immediately start dealing with some of the acute situations that develop in any family and to extend your knowledge.

Actually that pretty much sums it up  :)     but  I have added below a few pearls

Convenience

You can immediately start to deal with the minor emergencies and acute illness that can arise in any  family

Confidence

As you deal with theses occurences and see the rapid responses your confidence grows in both yourself and Homeopathy

Safe/longevity

The remedies are  safe to have in the family home. There is no concern should the young explorer find them and take the wrong remedy  or extra doses of the remedy being used at the moment. There are no side effects to be concerned about.

The remedies have an effective shelf life of upto 10 years (when handled prorperly)

Educational

Homeopathy presents ongoing learning situatuations. With each use the oppurtunity to become more knowledgable and have more understanding of the individual remedies as well as the principals of homeopathy.

Cost

Homeopathy is very  cost effective       and coupled with the long shelf life it can break down to just a few cents for each dose

Basic Home Kit (11 remedy)      

They are conviently held in a small plastic envelope which can easily be stored in a cupboard,handbag or car.

The remedies are  arnica, apis mel, arsenicum album, belladonna, cantharis, chamomilla, gelsemium,hypericum , nux vomica, rhus tox,ruta grav  in a 30c potency.

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With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, most people look forward to this time of year,spending time with family and friends,colleagues and workmates. Not everyone has this jolly outlook, for some it is an emotionally difficult time of year. For reasons as varied as peoples experiences.Financial worries,Anxiety about social events, Loss of loved ones, Homesickness,or just being alone, to name a few. If you find yourself nodding  whilst reading this,then the following remedies may assist you to find a degree of comfort with the "Season to be Jolly".

ARGENTUM NITRICUM. FEAR of FLYING.  FEAR of being LATE (anxiety if a time is set) missing the plane. Dreads Ordeals- this could be Xmas Parties Xmas Dinners where they dont feel comfortable meeting new people or where there has been some form of Family fallout they fear being rejected by their Relatives.This Remedy is about Performance where they feel they need to perform in order to allow themselves to relax ,so they often find it hard to relax on Holiday.

ARSENICUM ALBUM.Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Fastidious for cleanliness(anxiety about germs) and order,in every sense of the word,so the general chaos and mess of the holiday season can play havoc with people who benefit from this remedy.Anxiety about money,and Anxiety about loved ones, the Anxiety can express as restlessness a need to keep everything organized and compulsive cleaning when all those around just want to sit and relax.

IGNATIA. Shock,Sorrow Disappointment frequently used for the loss of a loved one or  after loss of a romantic love,at this time of year these griefs can come back to haunt(where grief feels recent and raw),it is also a useful remedy for homesickness.(morning is considered a good time to give this remedy.

NATRUM MURIATICUM.Grief that is enduring,silent grief, Withdrawn does not want to burden others shuts themselves away, even when in social situations remains somewhat withdrawn and aloof,Dwells on their sadness.Holiday seasons can be very hard with its abundant Social oppurtunities and make people whom would benefit from this remedy feel very sad and alone. (often Alcohol is used as a social lubricant, and they can be the life and soul of the party)Old greivances between siblings or child and parent.

NUX VOMICA. Well known as the Hangover Cure it is the remedy of over indulgence of many a good thing..Alcohol, coffee rich food.  Over stimulationfrom excitement.Irritable and quarrelsome, useful for travelling with children in the car, or when journeys require standing in queues, traffic hold ups,  ... frustration and Explosive anger is the result.

I was talking to a client  the other day and as we had finished  I ended with my usual response   "take care"

She quickly said " I really don't like people saying that to me because it is based in fear"

I was completely taken aback.

First -  because that was not how I intended it  and second  -- I could  see where she was coming from!

We are often conditioned with fear from an early age and so much of our everyday language reflects that.  We are often totally unaware of  the framework  from which we perceive the world .

I started  looking for a phrase that I could use instead.   How difficult could  that be I thought!

This is not a response to a loved one or immediate family, but more for a slightly more formal situation. I also rejected  some of the more relgious sayings which,because of overuse or even cultural differences,  can sometimes lose their meaning.

So I ran through a few things.....Be Careful ..Take Care.... Drive careful........

I would welcome any suggestions!

Then I started thinking about Fear itself.

Fear is an unpleasant feeling of perceived risk or danger, real or not. Fear also can be described as a feeling of extreme dislike to some conditions/objects, such as: fear of darkness, fear of ghosts, etc. It is one of the basic emotions.

This basic emotion in todays world it has often been re-labeled  or packaged differently or broken down into even smaller packages.

Not because it is new or has been unregognised but because there is a new drug  that needs a NEW group of symptoms to treat.

Selling sickness

Here are a few remedies that might be helpful and often work as great fear busters!

Aconite
Fear is intense, so much so that the patient becomes frantic, screams, groans, gnaws the fist, bites the nails, fears death/wants to die .May even predict the hour of death.

These patients are much worse around midnight and may wake up terrified at this time -especially children. There is great anxiety, agonizing fear, and restlessness. Fear of death, of crowds, or crossing the streets, torture. Afraid to go out of the house -often in old people. Terror stricken.

Argentum Nitricum
Fear of impending evil.      What if?????   Thoughts like this always in the mind - churning stomach, may have diarrhea with the anxiety. Makes lists about what they have to do in case they forget. Impulsive behavior which they cannot seem to control - often binge eating on lots of sweets. Fear of high buildings, crowds, of the dark. Has to hurry and walk fast.

Arnica
This person  is in shock and says he is alright though obviously isn't. Flinches away from comforting touch. Fear of being struck or touched, or approached, of sickness or instant death at night, of crowds, public places. Speaks slowly with effort when spoken to. Easily frightened -small things make him jump.

** If after three or four doses or if the situation is recurrent,please contact a qualified Homeopath to support you in your search for health

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Spring  has sprung and so has Hayfever if you suffer from Hayfever then the following remedies may be useful to try if symptoms agree.

• Allium Cepa. Profuse watering of eyes , Sneezing on entering a warm room, Nose running like a tap ,nasal discharge burns the nostrils and around the nose, and upper lip.Headache, Hoarseness, tickling in larynx, Cough inspiring cold air Worse in warm room , flowers. Better open air.
• Arsenicum Album Sneezing without relief,Thin watery and burning discharge from the nose,Burning watering eyes leaving eye area swollen and painful, burning hot tears.Intense aggravation from light.Worse in open air, Better indoors .
• Euphrasia.Profuse running of the eyes and nose, eyes water constantly,tears burn the area around the eyes,burning and swelling of lids, free discharge acrid matter.Nose discharge profuse with violent cough and abundant expectoration.Worse evening,indoors,warmth,light..

• Wyethia Itching in back of throat with dry burning no relief from clearing,constant desire to clear throat,which feels swollen.Itching on roof of mouth with constant desire to swallow saliva,Dry hacking cough.

I personally was a long time sufferer of Hay Fever and it wasn't until I found the right remedy, did I become free to enjoy spring in all its Glory. So I hope these remedies may help with your quest for a Hayfever Free Spring and Summer.

Anxiety is a common emotion we have all experienced.      At some stage in their life every individual will feel anxious when faced with a difficult situation. Sweating, increased heart rate, shallow breathing, butterflies in the stomach, and a dry mouth, are typical symptoms of anxiety.                  All children experience anxiety, as part of their normal development.

However what may be considered an appropriate fear at an early stage of development, for instance a fear of the dark at age three, or a fear of going to school in the first year, may be considered less appropriate, when a child reaches adolescence.

In other words, an individual’s age must be taken into account when thinking about anxiety responses.

Homeopathic remedies are very helpful  in this area, regardless of the cause,by enabling coping mechanisms to come into play or by allowing the "fear" to slide into the background.

Some of the first response remedies are

Calc Phos 30

One of the first remedies for those insignificant symptoms that are still enough to keep your child home from school. Nothing worth a doctors visit of course.. sore tummy and maybe a headache and your child just "knows" going to school will make it worse!

Gelsemium 30

Are there exams / tests/assignments due today? Anticipation always presents a problem for the young Gelsemium , often complains that everything is too hard. they are afraid to try new things so new schools/classes  can cause them alot of emotional stress If you are not able to obtain information from your child but are aware of their anxiety levels this is a good remedy to give

Argentum Nitricum 30

Often a nervy child and awaiting events or trying new things causes  alot of stress. Often accompanied with lots of wind and diarohea

Lycopodium 30

Often this is the child who appears overconfident and sometimes a bit lacking in compassion for others, but as a parent you are aware that this is their way of covering up. Because they do not want to fail or look foolish in front of others they can often appear overconfident. However they often do perform well and in reality have little need to be anxious.

Aconite 30

This can be agony for any parent whose child suffers these symptoms, they look scared they cant sit still and they can show real distress breathing can be a problem. Often, but not always these symptoms appear to be a huge overeaction to the task that is in front of them

Arsenicum 30

Give this Homeopathic medicine when your child is very restless and insecure with their anxiety. They appear exhausted for no physical reason and you are aware that is directly related to the turmoil linked to their anxiety.

** As always if situations are occuring  more than once or twice, we suggest that you engage the help of a professional homeopath

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One of the things that I have always managed to do while just "doing" life is to burn myself.

Maybe it was just a steam burn from lifting the lid carelssly off the meal I was cooking, spilling the coffee as you moved to find a seat....

Almost always when I got round to doing the ironing  (subconscious message involving  lets not do it)....

Lighting the fire in winter, occasional riduculous behaviour - standing very close to a heater because it ws soo cold ,  and not forgetting summer's sunburn

My classic was checking a pie in the oven and not ensuring the rack was secure.....let me tell you vegetables in a hot white sauce  can defy the law of gravity and stick to your leg despite it being  vertical!!

As I have Cantharis 30c around anything that has the posibilty to burn.. two or three doses in relatively quick succession,  made a solution of calendula and hypericum which I applied to a clean (  sterile if possible, failing that a hot iron of the piece to be used) cloth laid over the area and I was back in business.

When ever the pain started to reappear I took another dose of Cantharis, kept the cloth damp ( for about 12-15hrs) with a  solution made with body temperature water and hypercal,  and did not try to remove it at all and while not completly pain free I was comfortable  and by the next day  80% of the pain was gone.

Never try to remove dry material from the burnt area as it will adhere to the skin and damage it  as the cloth is removed leaving a site that is more vunerable to infection.

Remedies that are  useful

Apis 30c-  blisters skin rosy red and worse for hot applications. Often useful in sunburn

Cantharis 30c one of my favourites. Take as soon as possible repeating every 5- 10 minutes for about 5 doses

Causticum 30c more useful for older burns when the skin has started to pucker.

Hypericum/Calendula and or Urtica Uren Mother tincture. These are made from the herbal solutions and are diluted before applying. For burns you use these diluted (5 drops in half a cup of water) onto a clean cloth ,reapplying to prevent it drying out which will help the skin heal and go along way to preventing infection.

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One of the things that I really love about Homeopathy is that there is always something that you can learn.

I visited a site that I had not been to for some time . There was all this great info about the use of homeopathy and gardening.  Now while I have an interest it is only on a very small scale     My partner has often said that Homeopathy must have a way of  dealing with the various bugs....at which point I sagely  nodded my head saying    " Maybe..... "

I was really excited reading  the information from the Dutch homeopath Dr. Kaviraj  and look forward to reading his book   Homeopathy for Farm and Garden.

Below are some remedies and the situations they can be applied to benefit your plants that he has given.

How to use homeopathic products in agriculture?

• Add one drop of the product to one liter of water, shake forcefully for one minute. Spread this dilution by means of an aerosol upon the plants.
• For backpacks or major volumes take this prepared liter and mix it with the water in the container.
• Seeds can be treated by immersing them in this solution for 20 minutes.

Some practical recommendations for the use of homeopathic remedies with plants:
Silicea
For slowly growing plants, attacks of mildew and other fungi. Rachitic plants. Interruptions of growth. Delay in production.

Carbo vegetabilis
After attacks of defoliating insects, water deficiency, change of temperature, flowers falling off, bud death, plants in compact soil.

Apis mellifica
For very thin plants due to high production, varieties with low heat tolerance, low fertility of pollen, falling off of flowers and fruits.

Calcarea phosphorica
Hydric stress, apical decay in fruits, acute sensibility after high production.

Magnesia carbonica
Abortion of flowers, absence of bloom, sensibility to low temperatures, excess or deficiency of magnesium or calcium.

Staphisagria
Attacks of plant louses (aphids), nematodes or mites (acarians), for plants with excess of shadow.

Nux vomica
For plants intoxicated by agro-chemicals.

Sulphur
Excess transpiration, for plants demanding fertilizers.

Arnica
For plants in mild climates (cold climate) during heat periods, after elimination of buds, after crops which have damaged branches. (Always when there is a mechanical damage of tissues.)

Calcarea carbonica, Calcarea phosphorica, Calcarea fluorica
For plants not responding to fertilization, of slow growth, necrosis on the border of leaves.

Chamomilla
Cham is utilized to increase absorption of nitrogen in plants.

Carbo vegetabilis
Can be used to reactivate bio-fertilizers in a balanced form.
Can be used together with Nux-v to decontaminate water.

Cina
To control nematodes, plagues and bacteria.

Valeriana officinalis
This remedy is efficient to provide disease resistance and also to activate phosphorus.

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First let us offer our heartfelt sympathy to those of you in  Christchurch NZ.

Homeopathy can be very helpful in the "post traumatic" syndrome that can set in after this sort of experience.

The first homeopathic remedy that springs to mind is

• Aconite.

This is  for those people who have become very anxious and might be having lots of palpitations, when every little unexpected noise or moment causes great fear. One other expression can be sudden bursts of anger especially if  this is unusal.

For those who have found the stress overwhelming

• Pulsatilla is very useful.....particularly if its hard to hold emotions in check and tears flow more feely than you are used to.

How lucky that given the amount of damage, there was  so little loss of life.

• Opium is a useful remedy for fear of fright where image of fright remains (when you find yourself reliving the experience, over and over)also where there is a desire to go home, but that is not an option.

But the grief for  the certainity and the stable patterns of  life can still be hard and here homeopathic

• Ignatia may  be useful enabling us to reconnect and re establishing  our lives

I would recomend low potencies for the homeopathic remedy , for example a 30c, that can be repeated more frequently as required.

If anyone is wanting to connect with a Homeopath in your area please feel free to ask  here and we will do our best to help find one or you can look here

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Well winter is theroretically coming closer to an end ( well that is a maybe!)  but those flu symptoms are still knocking people down like bowling pins.

Rhus Tox is definitely to be thought of when the person complains that it is to difficult to move but seems to manage  better after a few steps then, like a rusty gate,  a little movement too far will cause their energy  to drop down  rapidly. After a short rest they are almost compelled to move because they feel so uncomfortable and repeat the cycle.

There is often  a high fever  and  aching in both muscle and bones and quite often  a strong thirst.

Deppression can come quite quickly and you may find them crying without knowing why.

Tongues can give interesting clues in homeopathy and for those who benefit from Rhus Tox often have a red triangle at the very tip as well as itching blisters  around the mouth.

Arseniucum Iodide have watched this have an amazing quick response.

One of the people I work with had a very heavy runny nose  which was getting heavier all the time , chills and flushes of heat and had broken out in very debilating sweats. So much they had needed to change the bed linen twice during the night. One of his more unusal symptoms was that despite been quite ill he HAD to tidy and clean his house!

Shona prescribed  Arsenicum Iodide and the sweats did not reappear, his energy levels returned to normal the by following day.

He also mentioned that  the feeling of tension or sensation of his neck being extremely tight disappeared within 10mins.

It is a remedy that can often be thought  even in the early stages if there is  sneezing and  a feeling of weakness

Sticta is a remedy that is great  for that inccessant wearing racking cough that is often experienced . Especial if this other group of symptoms are present

• runny nose

• profuse watery eyes

• headache

• thirst

• lots of muccous at night

• hoarse voice

• frontal headache which often indicates sinus involvement

As  Shona mentioned in her earlier post it is always ,if possible, best  to have a proffessional Homeopath you can call on when more

It is very hard to actually see the symptoms which are really important when you are very unwell. Here I would like to say a huge thank you to Shona who  was able to select the remedy for me in a very acute situation that restored me very quickly to  health.

One of the things that we are currently working on is a homestudy course which will help people develope  skills to be able to provide a first aid/acute illness response to situations.

If you are interested please bookmark www.homeopathiccollege.co.nz   and check in on a little later.    Well I hope that you have time to go out and enjoy the slighty warmer weather , in the southern hemisphere, or  pulling out your winter clothes for those of you in the northern hemisphere.

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Measles is an infectious disease caused by the paramyxovirus. It is contagious so keeping your child/adult away from school or work  lessens the risk of spreading the virus. The symptoms can resemble the common cold or influenza until the rash becomes apparent at about 10 days.

Measles Symptoms :

• HEADACHE
• FEVER
• RUNNY NOSE
• SORE WATERY PUFFY EYES
• SENSITIVITY TO LIGHT
• COUGH
• SORE  THROAT

The Rash appears around the 4th or 5th day.     The Measles Rash is raised red small spots that are very close together when veiwed closely and appear blotchy at a distance.

WHAT CAN I DO.

• Keep patient in bed and comfortable .In a darkened room (especially if sensitive to light) .
• Eyes can be bathed  using cool boiled water to soothe always use a clean cotton swab for each eye and discard after use bathe from centre of eye outward.
• Make sure you give the patient plenty of fluids. Again be mindful if there is a temperature as there is a risk of dehydration. Small sips of fluid, often ice blocks appeal to children...

COMPLICATIONS .

• Otitis media (infection of middle ear) .
• Pneumonia.
• Encephalitis..can cause brain damage.

Any of these require a rapid medical response.

As with anything - commonsense wins the day so if  in  doubt  contact your GP or Accident and Emergency Dept.

REMEDIES...

• ACONITE.. Catarrh and high fever. Sore red eyes worse from light.Eyes and nose streaming.Dry barking cough. Itching,burning skin.Rash rough and Miliary. Mind: Frightened,Anxious,Restless Tossing. Worse: heat,light Better: open air,cold drinks,sitting up,Company.
• APIS Rash supressed or not fully expressed. Rash goes in and brain symptoms appear.Stupor with stinging pains. Crying.Cerebral Brain Crying. (cerebral crying is high pitched constant ).Urine scanty.Thirstless.Worse from heat,hot room ,hot fire, after sleep, Pressure,Touch.Better cool air. F/N if cerebral crying is one of the symptoms presenting give patient Apis and seek urgent medical attention
• BELLADONNA Rash bright red skin hot and dry radiating heat.Pupils dilated.Sore throat tonsils inflamed bright red.Sudden violent onset of symptoms Face red hot radiating heat. Thirstless,but craves lemons or lemonade.Worse motion,light, noise 11am-3pm.Better standing or sitting upright, pressure.
• BRYONIA Rash slow to appear or appears then disappears.Patient drowsy,pale, twitching face, chewing motion.Hard dry cough with tearing pain.Any movement causes patient to cry out with pain,mild delirium, wants to go home when at home.Instead of Rash -bronchitis or pneumonia, with Bryonia symtoms.Worse,slightest motion,light touch, night(9pm)deep inspiration.Better,rest firm pressure,lying on painful side, sweat
• EUPHRASIA when measle symptoms settle in eyes.Good remedy for the first stage of measles if other symptoms agree.  Streaming burning tears that excoriate skin around the eye,intense sensitivity and pain from light sunlight and artifical light.Streaming bland discharge from nose. Cough worse during the day.Chilly and cold.Sweat mostly on chest,at night during sleep.Worse evening,indoors,warmth, LIGHT.Better DARK ROOM.
• GELSEMIUM Chills alternating heat ,Chills up and down back,heat and sweat stages,long and exhausting,wants to be held as shakes so much during chills.Violent bursting headache,heaviness of eyelids , eyes appear half closed, muscular soreness-neck and shoulders.General sensation of Heaviness.Mind confused dazed dull.no thirst.Aids in bringing out Rash.Worse attempting to think,thinking of ailments,emotions,damp weather.Better profuse urination,continued motion,bending forward.Desires to be quiet to be left alone.
• HELLEBOROUS NIGER Sinking sensation ,sensorial life is suspended,paitent lies in profound stupor.muscular weakness limbs heavy and painful. Cold sweat>lips dry and cracked. Stupefying headache, rolls head, sensation of water swashing around in headMind slow in answering,staring,involuntary sighing. Worse 4-8pm,evening till morning, uncovering.
• PULSATILLA Sensitive,weepy, desires attention and sympathy.Changeable mental and physical symptoms.Chilliness even in a warm room, burning heat at night,heat felt in parts of body,coldness in other parts.Nose yellow mucus,mucus stopped up in evening abundant in morning. Desires open air.Worse Twilight,evenings,fatty food rich food,after eating,WARM ROOM,Heat.Better OPEN AIR, motion, cool applications.
• SULPHUR Purplish appearance of measles when skin is dusky,rash does not come out. Burning heat,uncovers feet in bed.Aversion to bathing.Thirsty would rather drink than eat. Redness of lips,skin burning with itching.Worse @11am, nighttime,warmth of bed, bathing,standing,stimulants.Better dry warm weather,lying on rightside.(Sulphur often follows Aconite in acute cases)  .

Here are a few Remedies that are well known for the treatment of measles. It is a good idea  if using Homeopathy to have a Homeopath that treats you and your family.

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