If you’re one of the millions who faced power outages this week due to severe storms, I’m sure you are feeling the heat. Soaring temperatures and high humidity can be a cause for concern, especially for the elderly and children. If at all possible, use your common sense and get to a cooler location.
Heat stroke is extremely serious and requires emergency treatment. Luckily, it can be prevented. Staying hydrated is of utmost importance. Try my refreshing homeopathic electrolyte drink. It’s especially good when profuse sweating depletes electrolytes faster than you can replace them.
As we’ve learned, homeopathy helps to gently bring the body’s system back into balance. When we experience symptoms from being overheated, it is a signal that the body’s internal cooling system is overtaxed and can’t function properly. Therefore, we should consider a homeopathic remedy to gently stimulate the system back into alignment.
Try one of the three remedies described below. If symptoms are severe, administer a dose in the 30th potency every 15 minutes until improved.
Glonoine: Pay attention to the eyes and the expression. If Glonoine is needed, the eyes will be glazed over with a blank, fixed look. The pupils will probably be contracted as well. Cold sweats may be present. The body may be cold, but the head will probably be hot. A racing or barely perceptible pulse is also of note. Exhaustion may be so severe that speech is impossible.
Belladonna: This remedy has some similarities to Glonoine such as a cold body and hot heat and a blank stare, but the pupils will normally be dilated when Belladona is required. A red face is possible with Glonoine, but paleness may also occur. However, Belladonna is always associated with a burning red color. As a memory trick when I was learning homeopathy, I kept a card on Belladonna in my red robe. Any of the following symptoms can also point you toward the use of Belladonna: involuntary stool or urination, twitching limbs, bending the head backwards, and extremely deep sleep.
Aconite: Remember that we think of Aconite for symptoms that come on extremely quickly. This remedy is also associated with agitation, restlessness, and anxiety so if these states are present, Aconite may help. Additional clues can be contracted pupils, a strong pulse, and a feeling of heat throughout the whole body, not concentrated in the head like Glonoine and Belladonna.
Once you have chosen the remedy that best fits the total symptom picture, stick with it for a least three doses. If not even a slight improvement is noted after that, try giving the second most likely remedy.
You shouldn’t hesitate to seek medical treatment for heat exhaustion or heat stroke, but I have heard many reports from my students of times when they were able to turn around in the ER parking lot because the remedy they took on the way to the hospital worked so quickly!
Happy summer and stay cool!
You’re about to head off on a wonderful summer trip. Don’t let the dread of jet lag dampen your fun. Fortunately for you, homeopathy can work wonders for relieving this unpleasant condition.
We can think of jet lag as a disruption of the body’s internal balance. Restoring equilibrium and setting things to right is exactly what homeopathy does best. And most importantly, it does it gently.
The next time you travel across multiple time zones keep the following list of remedies handy. Once you’ve determined the remedy that best fits the totality of your symptoms, take a dose in the 30th potency every 3-4 hours or more frequently if the situation is more severe.
Arnica
This is the premier remedy for any type of trauma. Jet lag may not seem like an injury, but it does wreak havoc with the body’s internal clock. A feeling of weakness and soreness is present because the person is so tired.
Cocculus indicus
A person needing Cocculus experiences nausea or dizziness in addition to the extreme fatigue of jet lag. In order to avoid vomiting, she is forced to lie down. Although this person is tired, she reports feeling too tired to sleep. Fresh air, food and drink make the condition worse.
Gelsemium
The keynotes of the remedy Gelsemium are feelings of exhaustion and mental dullness. Extreme prostration is also noted. We can therefore think of this remedy for jet lag where the tiredness is so extreme that there is almost a sense of paralysis because the person needing this remedy has such difficulty even getting out of bed.
Nux vomica
Think of Nux for case of jet lag where the disruption in the body’s internal cycles manifests itself in constipation or gastrointestinal disturbances. Irritability may be marked along with sleep problems.
Now that’s you’ve brushed up on what remedies to use for jet lag, you’re ready to hop on that plane. Here’s one more homeopathic tip before you go. Dissolve a few tablets of the homeopathic cell salt Nat mur 6x in water and mist your face during the flight. Nat mur is made from sodium chloride, the same mineral in our bodies that regulates moisture balance. This little gem in your water bottle will help you stay hydrated and feel refreshed as you make your final descent to your destination.
Happy travels. Just remember to take homeopathy with you!
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Joette Calabrese, HMC,CCH,RSHom is a homeopath and mom who has depended solely on homeopathy and nutrition in raising her family without a single drug….ever!
If you find this kind of information valuable, you can learn more about homeopathy at her site: homeopathyworks.net. Contact her office at 716.941.1045 to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to learn if homeopathy might be a good fit with your health strategy.
My son Peter spends his summers working in the landscaping business. Dehydration is a threat when the mercury spikes into the 80’s.
Gatorade is loaded with questionable ingredients like dyes and artificial flavors and plain old water just isn’t enough to prevent electrolyte loss.
But I've taught Peter well.
Every morning, he mixes up a gallon jug, tailor-made for a long day of sweaty outdoor work.
The electrolytes in this refreshing drink protect his body’s sodium balance while the homeopathic cell salts support potassium and his general vital force.
Try this electrolyte drink that’s easy to whip up before a long day of summer exertion.
Peter’s Homeopathic Electrolyte Concoction
•16 pills of Bioplasma (from your health food store)
•16 pills of Nat sulph 6x (from your health food store)
•¼ cup acidophilus bifidus yogurt or kefir
•1/4-1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
•Maple syrup or raw honey, to taste (not too sweet)
•1 teaspoon Celtic salt
•½ cup coconut milk (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a gallon container and fill to the top with ice water. Shake well.
Mildly sour, with a hint of sweetness. Remember to shake before each drink.
With homeopathy and smart nutrition, you can say “Bring on the heat!”
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In Western New York, summer has finally moved in. The sun is shining brightly and weekends are filled with barbecues and trips to the beach.
Don’t forget the sunscreen, right?
Not so fast.
Slathering on sunscreen could actually be causing deficiency in Vitamin D.
Some of the functions of Vitamin D include preventing cancer, boosting immunity, and maintaining healthy teeth and bones. Those who are deficient often feel lethargic and catch colds and other bugs frequently.
Sunscreens can protect against both UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. UVA radiation is associated with the aging and cancer-causing effects that we are all so worried about, but our bodies use UVB radiation to make Vitamin D! And Vitamin D actually protects us from those very problems.
Even low SPF formulas effectively block UVB rays and prevent our bodies from making Vitamin D.
Is it any wonder why Vitamin D deficiency is being called the new epidemic?
In fact, melanomas often occur on areas that are not exposed to sunlight, suggesting that there are other factors at play other than ultraviolet rays. I’d guess it has to do with the inability of the skin to properly protect because of a deficiency of Vitamin D.
Dr. Joseph Mercola recently wrote about a boy who was so low in Vitamin D that he had rickets! The cause was discovered when his mother reported that she was coating him from head to toe in sunscreen whenever he stepped outside.
Instead of sunburn, he was headed towards serious health complications because his body was prevented from doing what it was designed to do.
A usual, it distills down to common horse sense.
Don’t want too much sun for fear of a burn?
Wear protective clothing and spend part of the day in the shade.
Hell-oh!
Sunburn is never a good thing, but if it does occur, try my go-to natural solution. Add a few drops of Calendula tincture to some cool water and gently pat it on the burn. Cantharis 30 is also a great remedy should a burn occur.
Instead of depending on well-marketed skin products, ill- informed dermatologists, and pop-culture edicts, buy yourself a jar of coconut oil, rub some into the skin and get outside. And then thank God–the sun is finally here again.
*Some info in this article came the Dr. Mercola’s article that can be found here.
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Twelve years ago, I received a call from someone who knew we were in the market for a cat and asked if I’d take a sickly kitten. Foolishly (or perhaps not), we took on this project and named the little waif Carmelina.
From the onset, the kitty showed signs of weakness but not until a week or two later, did she become seriously ill. She was so thin that her ribs showed through her skimpy fur. Since she was not able to get up to eat, we fed her raw milk and egg yolk through an eye dropper. Her eyes were weepy with a vague look and she never purred.
Our boys lined a small basket with an old lamb’s wool and gently placed her in it. For days, Carmelina hardly moved and we were certain she’d die.
Based on research in my homeopathic repertory (a list of symptoms that correspond to specific remedies), it became quite clear to me that she needed Sulphur.
Except for one other incident later in her life (that I’ll write about in a future post), she’s remained full of the dickens ever since the day she was treated with Sulphur.
Carmelina is a tiny cat, but she’s a great mouser, purrs daily, has sparkling, inquisitive eyes, and a rich and robust life.
Vet bills? No way. Just a bottle of Sulphur that cost me $13.
Curing my family with homeopathy…..now that’s the cat’s meow.
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That itching. Those vesicles. As the mother of three active boys I knew all too well what they meant. My boys were into the poison ivy again. Maybe your kids, like mine, have recently made the discovery of a little three-leafed plant that left them covered in blisters that itched and spread wherever they scratched.
Conventional medicine treats poison ivy, as it does most rashes, with oral or topical steroids. This removes the rash (a short-term solution) by blocking the body’s immune response. Homeopathic principles dictate that whenever symptoms are suppressed they are not resolved, but rather driven deeper into the body to reappear at a different time and perhaps in a more serious form. Keeping this in mind, I urge moms to treat their family’s itchy summer rash themselves, without harmful steroids.
When treating poison ivy, most people who are familiar with homeopathy automatically think of Rhus tox (the Latin name for poison ivy) because it is the remedy made from the poison ivy plant. Rhus tox is indeed a powerful treatment for poison ivy, but it must fit the symptoms in order to work. Actually, the most common remedy for poison ivy is Anacardium.
Keep the following list of remedies with their identifying features handy and you’ll be prepared whenever someone in your family accidentally comes in contact with this troublesome plant.
Pay special attention to the location of the rash, the type of pustules that form, and the general demeanor and preferences of the person when making your choice. As always, anything that seems peculiar is especially helpful in pointing to the correct remedy.
Remedies:
We can distinguish Crot-t from Anacardium by the presence of yellowish eruptions. In fact, Crot-t is known as the yellow remedy. The pustules can ooze yellowish matter, which then dries to form thick grayish/brownish scabs.
Light pressure ameliorates, but the person feels tight all over his body and mentally inflexible and rigid. Quite frankly, he cannot bear the rash.
Administer the chosen remedy in the 30th potency three to four times a day, reducing the frequency as symptoms improve. If a lower potency like 12X or 6X is all you have on hand, you can use it, but you may have to administer more frequently. If you don’t see even the tiniest bit of improvement after the second or third dose, try the remedy that seems to be the next most likely choice.
Prophylactic use
If you’re one of those people who always seems to get a rash if you’re anywhere near a poison ivy plant, I’ve seen excellent results with the following protocol. Use four doses of Rhus tox 30 in one day at the onset of the season to help minimize the intensity of the exposure. This is done one day a week for a month.
So although the suffering from this plant is noteworthy, the solution is always near at hand.
Is there anything more inviting than the smell of baking bread? Freshly-baked bread spread with rich butter seems like one of the most wholesome things we could feed our families until we read about the problems associated with gluten, refined flours, or unsoaked grains. Perhaps, like I was, you’re confused by all the conflicting messages you’ve heard about whole grains. Let me explain to you what I’ve learned from the nutritional research of the Weston A. Price Foundation and Sally Fallon’s marvelous cookbook Nourishing Traditions.
Let’s first tackle the subject of gluten, a protein found in many grains. Wheat, rye, barley, and oats all contain gluten, wild rice, millet, and buckwheat do not. Gluten can be difficult for some people to digest, leading to annoyances like flatulence, bloating, and intestinal discomfort. More seriously, those with Celiac disease have a severe gluten allergy that causes intestinal tract damage and nutritional deficiencies.
If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I often encourage my clients to go gluten-free for at least a period of time to see whether the absence of this protein in their diets leads to physical improvement. Plus I’ve collected so many yummy gluten-free recipes! However, this doesn’t mean that I believe everyone needs to completely avoid wheat or rye products. In fact, those with gluten sensitivities may actually be able to tolerate some gluten-containing grains with proper preparation. One to try is spelt, an ancient member of the wheat family that may be easier to digest than modern varieties. The great thing about spelt is that it can usually be substituted for whole-wheat flour in recipes with similar results.
Maybe you’ve heard about soaking or sprouting grains before cooking, but are confused about why the process is beneficial. All grains contain some amount of phytic acid, an antinutrient that blocks the absorption of minerals such as calcium and magnesium in the intestines. Soaking flour or grains for at least seven hours in acidified water or cultured milk products like buttermilk or yogurt allows the enzyme phytase to begin breaking down phytic acid, neutralizing this potentially harmful compound and actually increasing nutrient availability. You can think of soaking as a type of predigestion. In fact, because gluten is partially broken down during soaking, soaked grains are generally more digestible for those with gluten sensitivity. You’ll find lots of great recipes using soaked grains in Nourishing Traditions.
Allow me to share one more delicious tip for making whole grains more digestible: eat your bread with a spread of raw honey. The pollen in raw honey contributes an enzyme called amylase (also found in saliva) that helps break down starch into sugar. In effect, you’re initiating the digestion process before you even start eating. How’s that for an easy –to-follow health suggestion?
Make it your goal to avoid commercial bread products, even those touted as healthy whole-grain options. They contain flours that have been stripped of their naturally-occurring vitamins and minerals then fortified with synthetic versions. If you love white bread, experiment with recipes using soaked whole wheat flour. The soaking process softens the wheat so much that it yields results very similar to refined white flour. If your schedule is such that bread making isn’t possible, look for artisan sourdough bread made with whole-grain flour. Fermenting also allows for the breakdown of phytic acid before consumption.
Then tear a piece of hearty bread and top it with a big chunk of cold raw butter. ‘Nothing like it!
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