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General Homeopathy
Here you will find general information on homeopathy and how ailments are treated homoeopathically: there are articles on potency and dosage, what constitutional treatment involves and how chronic conditions such as eczema and acne are treated homoeopathically. I also post on my Facebook page:
Homeopathy for Babies and Toddlers
Along with four other professional homeopaths I manage a members only Facebook page called “Homeopathy for Babies and Toddlers” where I regularly post information and answer questions about how to use homeopathy to treat children’s acute ailments.
Homeopathy for Menopause
Along with three other professional homeopaths I manage a members only Facebook page called “Homeopathy for Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms” where I regularly post information and blogs about how to cope with understand more about this transition which is known in some cultures as the “second spring’. Use the search below to look for key words. https://www.facebook.com/groups/253535870643243/
Homeopathy for Chickenpox
Homeopathy for Chickenpox Chickenpox is a very infectious viral disease spread by droplets from the nose, mouth or rash of an infected child or from an adult with shingles. It is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch. Chickenpox is most common...
3 Homeopathic Remedies for Croup
Croup is an inflammation of the vocal cords which causes the characteristic sounding cough; the cough is hard, dry, horse and at its worst can sound like a dog barking. The cough is sometimes accompanied by noisy breathing. If you have ever experienced this...
The Connection Between Histamine and Oestrogen
What is histamine? Histamine is found in nearly all the tissues of the body associated mainly with the mast cells. Mast cells are large cells in connective tissues which also contain heparin and serotonin, as well as histamine, which are released during inflammation...
The connection between Michaelmas, Blackberry and Manifestation
Yesterday (September 29th) was Michaelmas, the feast of St Michael also known as Archangel Michael. My daughter and I went out and picked blackberries because according to legend, on this day St, Michael defeated the angel Lucifer. At the end of a great battle, St....
Homeopathy for Children’s Sleep Problems
A few fortunate parents have babies who quickly establish a pattern of sleeping 11-12 hours during the night hours, perhaps waking once or twice for a feed as well as having regular naps through the day. However this is quite uncommon and there are many parents who...
Homeopathy for Snuffles and Nasal Congestion
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,...
Homeopathy for Tooth Abscesses
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...
Preventing Osteoporosis with Diet, Exercise and Tissue salts
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,...
Homeopathy for Fevers
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...
Constitutional Homeopathic Treatment
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...
Homeopathy for Snuffles and Nasal Congestion
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,...
Homeopathy for Fevers
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...
Homeopathy for Weaning
Some babies naturally give up nursing at around 8 or 9 months wile others continue for much longer. As with all aspects of a child’s development there is no specific time to stop and the decision is really up to the mother personal choice. Milk is a complete food...
Homeopathy for treating Worms
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...
Homeopathy for Hayfever and Allergic Rhinitis
What is Hayfever or Allergic Rhinitis Hayfever or allergic rhinitis is an acute flare up of a deep-seated chronic disease or health problem. An allergic response occurs when the body’s immune system over-reacts to a trigger. With hay fever this is seasonal and...
Homeopathy for Bites and Stings
Homeopathy for Bites and Stings Homeopathy can be a really useful and effective way to deal with all kinds of bites and stings: from insects to cats and dogs to jellyfish. In this article I will go into detail about this subject and the remedies that are...
Homeopathy for Urticaria and Allergic Reactions
Urticaria is also know as nettlerash or hives. It is more common in people with sensitive skin where exposure to heat, cold or sunlight may cause raised ‘weals’ (red swollen marks on the skin). Conventional treatment is by antihistamines. Urticaria is usually the...
Homeopathy for OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
As a first time mother suffering with sleep deprivation and anxiety I would sometimes find myself having ‘intrusive thoughts’ where horrible thoughts that I would lose control of myself and be compelled to do something awful to my daughter would suddenly come into my...
Homeopathy for Birth Trauma
Birth Trauma is something that affects many people to one degree or another. One of the great things about using homeopathy for shock and trauma is that even if you miss the chance to take the remedy at the time the shock happens the remedy can still work later on,...
Calendula for Skin Healing
Calendula is a member of a family of plants called the Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) also known as the daisy family. These radiant flowers of our central star, the sun, include bellis perennis (daisy), chamomile, echinacea and arnica all of which have become vital...
Preventing Osteoporosis with Diet, Exercise and Tissue salts
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,...
The importance of Phyto-sterols during Menopause
Many of the plants and botanical products which are most useful to women during menopause are rich in phyto-sterols or plant hormones. Phyto-sterols have a molecular structure which is akin to the body’s own hormones and they can be converted to human hormones in the...
Homeopathy for Depression in the Menopausal Years
Depression can strike at any time, but the menopause is a phase of life where we may be especially prone develop feelings of sadness or depression. These feelings may be occasional or frequent, transient or long-lasting. They are often due to the fluctuation in...
Menopause and HRT: Myths and Dangers
Menopause is a transformational portal —a unique chance for a woman to prepare her body, mind and spirit for a healthy, long life. It’s a time to heal, strengthen, balance, and harmonise your energies. Menopause symptoms can often be eased with changes in diet,...
Homeopathy for Menopause Mood Swings
Menopause is a natural time of transition and a gateway to a new phase of life which can be liberating or profoundly disturbing depending on how mentally and physically prepared we are for it. The hormonal changes that arise during menopause (or other times of life)...
Menopause remedies: Aristolochia Clematis
Aristolochia is a plant in the family which are known as Birthworts. It has yellow trumpet like flowers with a very narrow part opening into a wider bulb at the bottom. Insects are attracted into the trumpet-like opening and crawl down the narrow tube to the bulb....
Homeopathy for UTIs and Cystitis
Cystitis is an infection or inflammation of the bladder. Urethritis is an infection or inflammation of the urethra, the tube that empties urine from the bladder. The infection is often caused by E. Coli bacteria transferred from the bowel. These infections can be a...
Homeopathy for Anxiety
Anxiety is where we worry about possible negative outcomes rather than maintaining an attitude of optimism and trust in our own capacity to cope with whatever comes our way. Anxiety often crops up when we experience changes that are hard to accept or make us feel...
Homeopathy for reestablishing hormonal balance after taking the contraceptive pill
Using Homeopathy to treat problems caused by taking the contraceptive pill. Today, due to the widespread use of synthetic hormones the majority of women suffer from serious disruption to the endocrine system. Common complaints arising after the use of synthetic...