It looks scary (and a little gross), but it’s not something to panic about!
Impetigo is a contagious skin condition that is usually caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria (and more rarely, in tropical regions, by streptococcus).
It is very common in children and often spreads throughout schools. The small, red bumps turn into pustules that break and ooze and are just generally yucky. (more…)
“Oh, no! Not another pimple!” Pippa was distraught and embarrassed by her appearance. Her skin had been lovely and clear until she turned 14.
Now her face was red with blemishes, and her complexion had become her all-consuming thought.
She was sure everyone was looking at her.
Pippa was on daily antibiotics and prescribed facial scrubs, and her doctor had recently recommended birth control pills.
His argument was almost reasonable because it promised to alleviate her menstrual pains as well, but taking birth control hormones didn’t sit well with her mother.
It seemed like killing a mosquito with a bazooka. Did Pippa really need daily doses of hormones to deal with acne? (more…)
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is much in the news these days with reports of its spread in Africa and a scare that the virus may have traveled to Canada (fortunately the tests came out negative). While this type of disease may seem far away from us now, bioterrorism is always a threat in today’s world, and with the ease of travel, it would not be difficult for a disease like Ebola to spread.
Knowledge of how to handle these types of more exotic illnesses is always worth learning.
In the case of Ebola, no conventional treatment or vaccine is available. Fortunately for us, homeopathy has great renowned for its healing ability in epidemics. (more…)
I look forward to the day when every household has a homeopathic remedy kit, and every person knows how to use homeopathy in emergency situations. I’ve written blogs about simple injuries, such as sprains and strains. Today, let’s take a look at a couple more remedies everyone should know how to use. (more…)
For problems with leg cramps, hiccups, eye twitching, menstrual cramps, neuralgias and pains of unknown origin, Magnesia phosphorica 6X can offer fast and lasting relief.
This cell salt is one of the finest analgesics I know. When pain is comforted by applied heat or warmth with pressure, Mag phos can bring relief in very short order.
Let’s add to our arsenal of homeopathic remedies for simple first aid. Today, we’ll look at fainting.
Fainting is a unique way for the body to display stress. Frightening experiences and other emotional times in one’s life are nearly always met with a physical component. Fainting occurs when the heart suddenly fails in its normal action. It most often afflicts women and the “faint-hearted.” The causes for fainting spells are often varied. (more…)
When faced with skin problems, such as acne, a rash or eczema, our first thought is to make it go away as quickly as possible.
But don’t.
Skin problems are simply a symptom of something more. Indeed, it may be the last step in the body’s attempt to drive something from the inside (vital organs) to the outside (skin).
If we interfere with that process, we will likely drive the problem back inside, leading to future, more serious problems. (more…)