Homeopathic Remedies as First Aid

A homeopathic remedy kit is the ideal first aid kit to have for a wide range of problems that arise from everyday living while at home or traveling. Having multiple homeopathics close at hand makes dealing with minor injuries like the small bruises when a young child falls or bumps into something to the more seasonal issues of colds, allergies and flu much easier to deal with.

Typically when deciding on homeopathic remedies there are many different types of symptoms to look at. When using homeopathics as first aid, it is much easier to decide which remedy to take. Homeopathic reference books like Homeopathic Medicine at home by Maesimund Panos, M.D., or The Family Guide to Homeopathy by Andrew Lockie M.D. are great reference books to have at home. Either of these books makes learning about individual homeopathics and how to use them easy for the person new to homeopathy as well as a great homeopathic reference book for the person who is more experienced with choosing the correct remedy.

When purchasing a home homeopathic kit, it is important to look for one that meets your needs. If you are going to be using it at home with young children you want to have remedies that are appropriate for childhood situations. For young children the Hylands Kid’s Kit is the perfect choice with six commonly used homeopathics: Arnica for swelling, bruises, and shock; Aconitum Napellus for inflammation and fevers; Belladonna for sore throats, coughs and fevers; Chamomilla for pain, colic and teething; Ferrum Phos for stuffy nose and congestion; Hepar Sulphuris for head colds, sore throats and laryingitis with the addition of Bumps ‘n Bruises Ointment for topical applications.

If you want to have a good assortment of homeopathics for use at home, are planning on taking a family vacation, or flying around the world, a great choice is the Washington 100 homeopathic remedy kit. In addition to the 100 most popular homeopathic remedies, this homeopathic remedy kit comes with a small booklet with the remedies and what they are used for and a symptom list to help determine the best homeopathic remedy for the situation.Whatever kit you choose, having a homeopathic remedy kit close at hand can make the difference between having a miserable crying child or having a good night’s sleep, feeling terrible on your vacation or enjoying your trip. Be prepared and purchase your homeopathic remedy kit and homeopathic reference book today.

 

Dr. Jeri Spencer N.D.  has been a Naturopathic Doctor for over 15 years.  She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a BA in Education and a K-8 teaching certification before continuing on to Trinity School of Natural Health for a Masters in Herbology and her Naturopathic Doctor degree.  She is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner and a Certified Nutritional Counselor.

For more educational information about homeopathy visit www.homeopathickitsonline.com and sign up for her monthly newsletter, and free first aid guide.

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Homeopathic Remedies as First Aid

Article by Jeri Spencer

A homeopathic remedy kit is the ideal first aid kit to have for a wide range of problems that arise from everyday living while at home or traveling. Having multiple homeopathics close at hand makes dealing with minor injuries like the small bruises when a young child falls or bumps into something to the more seasonal issues of colds, allergies and flu much easier to deal with.Typically when deciding on homeopathic remedies there are many different types of symptoms to look at. When using homeopathics as first aid, it is much easier to decide which remedy to take. Homeopathic reference books like Homeopathic Medicine at home by Maesimund Panos, M.D., or The Family Guide to Homeopathy by Andrew Lockie M.D. are great reference books to have at home. Either of these books makes learning about individual homeopathics and how to use them easy for the person new to homeopathy as well as a great homeopathic reference book for the person who is more experienced with choosing the correct remedy.When purchasing a home homeopathic kit, it is important to look for one that meets your needs. If you are going to be using it at home with young children you want to have remedies that are appropriate for childhood situations. For young children the Hylands Kid’s Kit is the perfect choice with six commonly used homeopathics: Arnica for swelling, bruises, and shock; Aconitum Napellus for inflammation and fevers; Belladonna for sore throats, coughs and fevers; Chamomilla for pain, colic and teething; Ferrum Phos for stuffy nose and congestion; Hepar Sulphuris for head colds, sore throats and laryingitis with the addition of Bumps ‘n Bruises Ointment for topical applications.If you want to have a good assortment of homeopathics for use at home, are planning on taking a family vacation, or flying around the world, a great choice is the Washington 100 homeopathic remedy kit. In addition to the 100 most popular homeopathic remedies, this homeopathic remedy kit comes with a small booklet with the remedies and what they are used for and a symptom list to help determine the best homeopathic remedy for the situation.Whatever kit you choose, having a homeopathic remedy kit close at hand can make the difference between having a miserable crying child or having a good night’s sleep, feeling terrible on your vacation or enjoying your trip. Be prepared and purchase your homeopathic remedy kit and homeopathic reference book today.

Dr. Jeri Spencer N.D. has been a Naturopathic Doctor for over 15 years. She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a BA in Education and a K-8 teaching certification before continuing on to Trinity School of Natural Health for a Masters in Herbology and her Naturopathic Doctor degree. She is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner and a Certified Nutritional Counselor. For more educational information about homeopathy visit http://www.homeopathickitsonline.com and sign up for her monthly newsletter, and free first aid guide.

Arthritis Homeopathic Remedies: Effective And Controvercial

Article by Meredith Walker

Homeopathic medicine is one of the most controversial forms of alternative medicine available today. Originally proposed by Samuel Hahnemann in the 18th century, it is based on the law of similars, which believes that a preparation that can cause certain symptoms in a healthy individual, can actually heal those symptoms in a diseased individual. These preparations are created through serial dilution, where the preparation is shaken, then diluted again several times to increase the effect of the solution.

From it’s very foundation, homeopathic medicine has believed that conventional medicine is wrong, and that its own approach is the correct approach to successful treatment of diseases. Because of this, those who practice homeopathic medicine often come to disagreements with medical professionals. This also means that conventional medicine is not used alongside homeopathic treatments.

Arthritis homeopathic remedies use the teachings and practices of homeopathy to treat arthritis. Solutions are prepared after diagnosing a patient, taking note not only of the patient’s symptoms, but also of his emotional state, and general physical health. This is because homeopathic medicine also tries to treat individuals holistically, which is believed to increase the effectiveness of the solutions used.

Because these homeopathic treatments are taken from homeopathic medicine, it is considered controversial in that, in general, those who prescribe arthritis homeopathic methods also recommend that the patient avoid using conventional medicines and drugs. Given that conventional medicine is based on scientific testing and proof, compared to homeopathic remedies that do not have enough scientific proof at all, this can mean a leap of faith for those who are determined to try homeopathic medicine.

In addition to the lack of scientific verification of the effectiveness of homeopathic treatments, and the fact that practitioners of homeopathic medicine advise against using conventional medicines completely, arthritis homeopathic remedies are also controversial in that even those who practice homeopathic medicine cannot sufficiently explain how the treatments work. While it can be argued that one does not need to explain how something works in order for it to be effective, this is a definite strike against arthritis homeopathic remedies.

The only thing that arthritis homeopathic remedies has going for them is that there are many testimonies that claim they have found a relief through the use of these remedies. While this may be explained away by the placebo effect, some people are convinced enough to try these remedies to ease their arthritic pain.

If you should seek to use arthritis homeopathic remedies, one of the most important things to remember is to find a trustworthy practitioner of homeopathic medicine. One clue is that a serious practitioner will take time to properly diagnose a patient, and not simply give a prescription for homeopathic medication without a proper diagnosis. In this manner, you can get the most effective arthritis homeopathic remedies available.

Using Arthritis Homeopathic Remedies may provide you with the effective treatment you have been looking for. Learn more about these homeopathic remedies and how they can help you deal with your arthritis by checking out ArthritisNaturalRemedies.com.

Meredith Walker is an authority on arthritis and related joint pains, and the natural methods to treat them effectively. She is currently the webmaster of ArthritisNaturalRemedies.com, a website that aims to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information about the natural ways to treat arthritis.