I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Homeopathic medicines are gentle, polite and effective. Yet perhaps I don’t say this enough: Most remedies are remarkably versatile, too. A single tube of a particular medicine may address several conditions, often covering more than one member of your family’s needs. (more…)
Caulophyllum thalictroides. Two big Latin words that are all about labor.
Years ago, when I was a classical homeopath, I was trained to find the similimum — the one medicine covering almost everything important in the case — and use it once or twice within a 24-hour period. And that's it. (more…)
A friend of mine has read all the news reports about bird flu, and the fearsome words in the headlines have triggered her anxiety. The latest warning from the CDC came out just last week, driving her to become overly egg-cited about the dangers.
While the risk to humans remains low, once the media realized this news attracts readers, they’re practically billing it as the next pandem … Never mind, I’m not even going to say it.
What good does knowledge about homeopathic medicines do if we don’t have the remedies on hand when they’re needed? Not much. That’s why I encourage my clients and students to create a well-curated homeopathy kit — an inventory of the most utilized medicines for common injuries, illnesses and complaints. (more…)
Cough, Cough, Cough.
That’s the title of my Monday Night Live event from January 29, 2024. In it, I mentioned whooping cough (also known as pertussis). Even though I’ve touched on this particular condition in previous blogs (as part of posts on homeopathic medicines appropriate for various coughing conditions), judging by the response to my reference, whooping cough deserves a blog post of its own. (more…)
Take a quick look at your well-curated homeopathy kit. Is Lachesis mutus in there?
If not, it should be, as Lachesis is a versatile homeopathic medicine, especially for women around menopause.
In my blog posts, I’ve spent the last year or so discussing over 50 homeopathic medicines that deserve a spot in your well-curated home inventory. But let’s add Lachesis, shall we? (more…)
It’s a beautiful evening to have guests over for a backyard barbecue. But look who else has arrived uninvited. Just as the grill is heating up, a plethora of summer pests crash the party. Those maddeningly itchy bug bites can’t be far behind.
What’s a person to do? Why turn to Practical Homeopathy®, of course. (more…)