Virus infections such as colds are the most common reason for the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose and a watery discharge which usually becomes thick and yellowish. Nasal congestion and discharge can also have other causes such as allergies,...
A dental abscess is a build-up of pus in the tooth, gum or jaw due to a bacterial infection. In his book ‘The Practical Handbook of Homeopathy’ (a very useful book to have on hand for self-prescribing at home) Colin Griffith’s writes: “Abscesses in the...
Osteoporosis: a progressive loss of minerals, bone mass and bone density. It affects men as well as women and can result in fractures of the hip, shoulder, ribs, vertebrae, forearm and wrist. It can be due to various factors such as ageing, prolonged inactivity,...
Fever is indicated by a rise in body temperature. Normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, although this can vary in the individual child. Temperatures of up to 39 or 40 degrees commonly occur in children with an infection. The child may look hot with flushed...
What is Constitutional Homeopathic Treatment? Constitutional treatment, simply stated, involves taking the whole person into account as far as this is possible and treating the person simultaneously on all levels – physical, mental and emotional. The expression...
Thread worms (also known as pinworms) can frequently occur in young children and some children seem to be susceptible to recurring infections. These tiny white thread-like worms infest the rectum (back passage) and can cause itchiness around the anus and sometimes...
