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Homeopathic Remedy
NATURAL FIRST AID - HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homeopathy is derived from the Greek word ‘Homoios’
meaning ‘like’. Therefore Homeopathy is treating
like with like, stimulating the body’s own natural forces
to fight off illness. The higher the number after the remedy
the stronger it is. 6 and 30 are both on general sale to the
public, 200 and above have to be purchased from a specialist
supplier.
Homeopathic remedies are prescribed in a very
specific way which can make self treating a little tricky, so
please contact your local Homeopath or Homeopathic Governing
Body for a Therapist directory for a full consultation.
The 5 Homeopathic remedies stated here are
the ones I use the most.
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ARNICA 6 or 30
Give asap. For the immediate effects of injury, accident or
trauma, this remedy is par excellence. Also reduces bleeding,
inflammation, bruising, shock, jet-lag, physical exhaustion,
insomnia due to over-tiredness and promotes healing. Arnica
also comes in cream form (do not apply to broken skin) which
is fab for sprained ankles and bruises. Can be used on children
and pets. Great for pre and post surgery.
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ARSEN ALB. 6 or 30
The main remedy for traveller's tummy (Delhi Belly). Good for
vomiting and diarrhoea accompanied by chilliness, restlessness
or anxiety and an unquenchable thirst, especially when you feel
unduly exhausted, also helps relieve the burning, cramping abdominal
pains commonly accompanying acute tummy bugs. Can be used on
children and fire hugging cold, chilled pets.
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NUX VOMICA 6 or 30
Overindulgence or hangover, especially from the ill effects
of rich or spicy food and alcohol. Nux Vomica alleviates a variety
of dietary indiscretions and is therefore a must for the traveller.
This remedy is also good for retching and vomiting as well as
constipation, morning after headaches with intense irritability
from least cause, especially light and noise, and with a marked
aversion to cold draughts. Nux Vomica can also be used for nervous
indigestion and travel sickness, and can be used on children
eg. feeling sick after a party, pets that are constipated and
irritable or after the ingestion of toxic plants.
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ACONITE 6 or 30
First choice for the onset or very early stage of any inflammatory
condition such as colds, flu, ear or nose infections. Take if
the symptoms occur suddenly and aggressively with restlessness,
anxiety and inflammation. The symptoms of fear, shock, panic,
bereavement, travel sickness and insomnia can be helped by this
remedy. Can be used on children and for pets that have had a
fright or are in panic eg. fear of thunder and fireworks.
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CHAMOMILLA 6 or 30
Primarily a children's remedy. Brings comfort when teething,
infant colic, fevers (facial flushing), irritability, thirst
and pain. Also for teething or anxious pets.
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Dosage
For acute treatment take 1 tablet every ½ hour until
symptoms subside then stop or reduce dosage as required. Use
common sense here, do not take more doses than you need. If
in doubt wait for the effects to wear off before repetition.
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IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
IF IN DOUBT - GET IT CHECKED OUT!!
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Written by Sue Carberry 2005 ©, Fusion
Energy Bodywork ® . Sue is a Body, Mind & Spirit Practitioner
with over 15 years experience in Complementary Therapies.
www.integratedbodywork.co.uk
sue@wirrarocha.com
