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I am the single parent of two girls, and I have to pat myself on the back. I have done a miraculous job. I have been quite successful. Now, how you measure my success is up to you. However, I will tell you that my children are happy and healthy. My youngest has her own mind, she is independent, and does well in school. My oldest is disabled. She has spent most of her life in hospitals, but she is now happy and healthy. Parenting is becoming more and more challenging. Not only am I single Mom, but I am a single woman, and I have been through a lot to say the least. It has not been easy. I have had the drug addict abusive boyfriend who came back more than once, the husband that disappeared, I have been on welfare, sat by the hospital bed of my oldest child, gone back to school and studied for midterms and finals in hospital rooms, started my own business and received a masters degree. Sound like a lot? This is only some of my life experiences. The greatest thing about all of my experiences is that I have learned from all of them, and they have made me who I am today. I do believe that I have tips and advice to offer. We all have stories to share. I hear women struggling through relationships and parenthood. I hear men trying to figure out how to raise their children alone. I am hear to share what I have done that works, the mistakes that I have had to learn from and offer tips and advice. I do not believe that my way is the only way. I can just share what I know to be true for me. I invite you to make your own judgment call. How we live our lives is how our children will most likely live theirs.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Homeopathic Remedies to Add To Your Cupboard

When my eldest daughter was young, I discovered homeopathy. She got sick quite often, and although herbs were nourishing for her, they did not seem to be enough. I am partial to the use of herbs, but I found that homeopathy is another great natural and affective healing modality. Homeopathy is the sister to herbs, and they compliment one another. I had a homeopath once tell me “if you do not see a difference in 24 hours or even by the end of the day, the remedy that you used was not the right one”. I am not discounting the use of herbal remedies. Herbs are like food for the body. Homeopathy works differently. Homeopathy is based on like cures like. For instance, the homeopathic remedy Apis Mellifica is actually honeybee. The honeybee is shaken and diluted thousands of times, so that what you have left is more like the essence of the honeybee. Imagine if you got stung by a bee the symptoms that you would experience. You may experience swelling, puffiness, burning, and may desire to have something cold placed on the infected area. Homeopathy is like giving that person what there body is already experiencing to tell the body what vibration it needs to use to increase the immune system. The body then responds by doing so, and healing begins. Otherwise, it is almost as if the body is charging all firing pistols up and hopes that it gets it right. How about only needing to fire one pistol with precision? That is homeopathy. The remedies come in different strengths. I prefer to use 30c or 30x. However, some stores only sell 9c. You can still use this strength. The interesting thing is that if you do not use the right remedy nothing will happen. The remedies are also completely safe. Homeopathy takes the emotional as well as the physical state into consideration. You will also find a couple of books to read on the subject at the bottom.


A few remedies are necessary to have in your cupboard. Below you will find a list with their uses. You will notice that the definition of uses is a mixture of emotional and physical symptoms. I have geared the usage towards children. The remedies can be used if there is or is not a fever present.


Aconitum Nappellus (Monkshood) – used in the first signs of illness, especially after cold winds or drafts. The seems to get sick suddenly. There may be fear or anxiety. Also used when there are moments of shock such as after a car accident.


Apis Mellifica (honeybee) – for sore throats that feel as though there is a piece of wood or stick in them. There may be a stinging or burning sensation. You may experience a scratching feeling in the throat upon swallowing.


Arnica Montana (Leopard’s Bane, Mountain Daisy) – use after injury or for surgery. I gave this remedy to my daughter right before they carted her off to the operation room prior to all of her surgeries, and immediately after she came out. It assisted in her recovery. It is also great for broken bones, bruises, or any other injury.


Belladonna (deadly nightshade) – The tongue is white with red spots like a strawberry. Skin is hot to the touch. May be red. Fever present.


Gelsemium Sempervirens (Yellow Jasmine) – feel and look paralyzed, groggy, listless, heavy, the eyes in particular seem to be droopy, no appetite or thirst is present. Wants to lay down. Very much used during the flu.


Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum – I use this one when the fluids from the nose appear to be opaque yellow or green. Headache above the nose in the center of the head. Sensitive to cold. Angers easily and whiney.


Pulsatilla Nigricans (wood flower)- if the child is weepy, clingy or whiney one moment and then seems fine the next. If they need you to comfort them one moment then seem as they do not need you any longer. Fluid from the nose is clear.

Books


Homeopathic Remedies for Health Professionals and Laypeople by Dale Buegel, M.D., Blair Lewis, P.A.-C and Denise Chernin, N.D., M.P.H.


Homeopathic Medicine At Home by Maesimund B. Panos

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