HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathic First Aid Kit
Arnica pills
– these homeopathic pills are a brilliant remedy for bumps and bruises. They are soft lactose pills that dissolve easily in even a baby’s mouth. Homeopathic remedies are totally safe for children and this one really works to minimise bruising and soothe tears and shock. Try it on yourself if you haven’t experienced homeopathic medicine before.N.B. If you are unlucky enough to have a more serious fall or accident, these can be taken to help minimise bruising while waiting for medical help. The only time they shouldn’t be used is before a surgical operation – keep them for afterwards to speed healing.
Arnica cream
to rub on localised bruises. Hypercal
for small cuts and grazes. Antiseptic and soothing. Boiron Allergy Kit
This contains homeopathic histaminum – which you can use when you would a conventional antihistamine. If your child reacts badly to bee stings, with lots of swelling try Apis 30c to help dissuade the body from building up antibodies and thus increasing the allergic response. Give the Apis 30c pills every half hour the first day, reducing to three times a day until the swelling goes down, then once a day for the next few weeks. If you have a history of serious allergies consult a homeopath to find the most suitable remedy for you. Useful Homeopathic Remedies
Levisticum Radix by Weleda is another excellent homeopathic remedy for ear infections all too common in childhood and too often ending up being treated with a course of antibiotics. IF you catch the ear infection early treatment with these homeopathic drops can avoid the need for antibiotics altogether ... (check out your local Weleda stockist or order online).
Euphrasia
is a useful homeopathic remedy for sore, itchy eyes, watering or redness of eyes. If your child is allergic to cats, dogs or horses and gets red, weepy eyes when they've been around them, bathing their eyes with drops containing Euphrasia while taking the pills at the same time both help to soothe them. Infludo Drops
by Weleda should be a first resort when flu threatens. A combination of homeopathic remedies that help the body cope with fever as it fights off the flu virus. Homeopathic Remedies for Babies
All homeopathic remedies are safe for small children and babies but here are a couiple of useful ones.
This Teething Remedy
can save your sanity when your baby is red faced, uncomfortable and screaming endlessly. Chamomilla soothes the pain, Ferrum Phos reduces inflammation and Belladonna calms fever, this preparation comes as drops. There are also these Teething Tablets, which dissolve instantly on the tongue. Look for any homeopathic preparation containing Chamomilla – there are lots of different ones out there. Weleda Diaper Cream
is the best cream we’ve found yet. It soothes and heals diaper rash with Calendula, is thick enough to act as a barrier without cutting out all the air to the skin. We recommend using it even when your babies are too big for nappies, keep it around and use it for any sore rashes and red skin. As a basic guide homeopathic remedies and Tissue Salts should be taken three times a day, unless otherwise directed, in a clean mouth at least twenty minutes away from having had food or drink. They should be tipped into the cap of the bottle and thence into the mouth, without touching them with your hands, as some of the effective part could be lost on your fingers. In practise children often do get their fingers on them and also eat before twenty minutes is up but they still have a useful effect.
If you would like to learn more about alternative medicine and homeopathy, find yourself a good homeopath to help you understand how it works and support you through your child’s illnesses. Invest in a guide to basic homepathic remedies for home use.
An excellent site with plenty of information is HomeopathyWorld.com. They also sell a wide range of homeopathic starter kits with books.
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