What to do when confronted with a bee sting?
Turn to Ledum & Apis*-these are premier bee sting remedies. If there’s coldness to the site, but ironically, the stung area feels better with cold, look to Ledum 30. The protocol is to give one dose, every 1-2 hours, until improvement or for up to 3 days.
Apis, on the other hand, is perfect for stung areas that are warm to the touch, burning, red and swollen. The swelling might also be edematous and remote. That is, if the sing is on the foot, the ears may swell. Try 1 dose every 1-2 hours, until improvement or for up to 3 days.
You may also administer two cell salts: Ferr phos 6x and Kali mur 6x, every 1- 2 hours, until improvement. Use these on alternating hours from Ledum or Apis.
Remember, if the reaction is severe or if there is anaphylaxis, seek medical care immediately. Along the way, administer the appropriate remedy. Generally, Apis in a high potency is best suited for allergic reactions.
*Pregnant women in the first trimester should not take Apis repeatedly.
My 18 year old is working in the landscaping business this summer. He’s in the hot sun all day, and so I worry. I'm less concerned though, than I might be because I have homeopathy. And so does he. Every morning he makes a homeopathic electrolyte concoction that he carries with him on the job. Water just isn’t enough in temperatures in the 90’s.
Here’s what Peter drinks all day. I recommend it to anyone who is exposed to high heat and or excessive sweating.
Peter’s Homeopathic Electrolyte Concoction
Fill the remainder of the gallon with ice water and be sure to shake before each drink. Enjoy!
Homeopathy can be of good aid when burns are at hand. The best way is to have a homeopathy kit on hand so that instant assistance can be achieved. External sprays, gels or drips, as well as internal methods, will be useful and will all work in tandem. Take the oral remedy every 2-4 hours and stop whenever there is improvement. External application should be reapplied as needed to keep the area moist and protected.
On a nutritional note, the daily intake of cod liver oil that supports the skin with vitamins A, D and E is very helpful. Instead of buying synthetic forms of these vitamins, it is more valuable and economical to take this time-tested supplement. Begin taking cod liver oil internally after any burn and continue as a daily fare.
For first-degree burns, including sunburn, Calendula salve or lotion will be useful in reducing pain and swelling. For this kind of burn, Urtica urens 30, taken internally, will aid in the pain and aid in the overall countenance of the sufferer. Take it every 3-4 hours or until relief is obtained, then stop.
Second-degree burns should be met with the same as above, but if there is not enough relief, then consider taking Cantharis 30. It, too, should be taken every few hours and stopped when relief ensues.
Third-degree burns should not be addressed with anything topical until after the healing process has been well underway for some time. It would be prudent to leave the sprays and ointments until after your healthcare provider has given the OK. Internally, the best choice for pain and the “shocky” feeling is Cantharis 30. It should be used every three hours or so or until relief is at hand. If there is no improvement, consider working with a homeopathic consultant. Meanwhile, medical care is paramount.
Electrical burns can be greatly aided by the use of Phosphorus 30 taken internally in the same fashion as above.
All homeopathic remedies are gentle and have been regulated by the FDA since its inception in the 1940s. Unlike modern drugs, never has a homeopathic medication been removed from the market by the FDA. What methods of medicine can boast such a record? Homeopathy has the ability to grant us more personal empowerment and responsibility via an elegantly simple method of healthcare. It has been practiced for nearly two centuries and has withstood the relentless test of time and the vicissitudes of many attacks because it works. There is a timeless quality to real truths.
Homeopathy is the medicine for busy lives. There is nothing like the ability to take care of ourselves and our family with confidence and information that we can rely on. Homeopathy delivers that. It is inexpensive, gentle and most importantly, it works. Make it the mainstay of your first aid kit.
“Health is not random,” says homeopath, author and mother, Joette Calabrese HMC, CCH. Her book Cure Yourself and Family With Homeopathy and her CDs “Perform in the Storm, a Homeopathy First Aid” and “Secret Spoonfuls; How to get Healthy Foods into Kids Without Getting Caught” are collections of experiences as a skilled homeopathic consultant and mother. Her lively, entertaining examples and solutions of what to use for the most common ailments a homeopath is confronted with, have graced national journals such as Homeopathy Today and Wise Traditions. The author, practitioner, and mother splits her time between working with clients throughout the U.S. and abroad and speaking in arenas such as Chautauqua Institute, national radio shows and college campuses. Join her at www.homeopathyworks.net for events, forums and consultations.
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The reader is encouraged to make independent inquiries and to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider.
Tell us some of the important nutritional basics for nourishing our kids:
The most important basics in the kitchen are also the most interesting to kids so they can easily get involved. Making raw cultured dairy such as raw yogurt and kefir are science and life projects at their best. So are fermented vegetables. It teaches kids not only that food has life and can chemically change with the right inoculants, but it trains them to make something from nothing. This is the way we need to think. If we can learn to make something from a simple raw material, we will become more independent which leads to an admirable lifestyle and robust health. This is one of the fundamentals upon which we, as first-rate mothers need to build.
What else embodies this? While most will simply throw out the bones and feet of the chicken, venison, beef, I encourage moms to make something even more nourishing from what at first glance appears to be nothing. Bone stocks are the foundation of good respiratory health, joint suppleness, brain acuity and reproductive vigor. So I entreat moms to make bone stocks regularly. Then use the stock to make soups, cook their rice in it, simmer their beans in it, and even boil their pasta in it. It makes everything we eat infused with nutrient dense gelatin and vitamins that would otherwise be thrown into the garbage.
It’s also paramount that we have snacks available that are kid pleasing. On my blog I make a point of offering snack recipes that fulfill three standards. They must be nutrient dense, delicious and filling. Why filling? So that you can offer them your treat just before they leave for a birthday party or a school function. When they arrive stuffed to the gills with coconut truffles that are nutrient dense, they won’t find much room for soda and commercial cake. A full belly has little interest in junk food.
Tell us some of the fundamentals of learning to treat our children homeopathically:
The more children you have, the easier it is, because it’s a matter of experience. (‘Another good reason to have larger families!) But if you happen to have a small family, I love to share the little tricks that as a homeopath I’ve gleaned through the years from taking care of so many families. One, is to do whatever you can to choose the “right” remedy at the onset. Then stick with it. Don’t second guess yourself. For example, if a child has the croup, stay with Aconitum for at least 4 doses to insure that you’ve allowed the remedy to act fully. If after 4 doses, there are no changes, then retake the case. That is; look at what has come to the fore. It should be enough different that the new remedy will present itself via the symptoms. For example, if a child has a croupy cough (sounding like a seal barking)and you’ve given Aconitum four times, without any measurable improvement, then you know that in the triad for croup, the next remedies to consider will likely be either Hepar sulph or Spongia. What I teach in my audio courses is to be able to differentiate between these remedies and to know some of their associated remedies so that you have a pathway to follow. Sometimes the differences can be very subtle. Other times it’s just a matter of knowing the top remedies of a particular illness. So, for croup, the top remedies are 1) Aconitum 2) Hepar sulph 3) Spongia.
And interestingly enough, they often show up in that order. The need for Aconitum for croup usually presents earlier in the evening or before midnight, while, Hepar sulph often appears after midnight and Spongia emerges around 3 AM. This is just another tool in determining the correct choice.
There are other triads as well. Miranda Castro coined the acronym “ ABC of Fevers” in this way: 1) Aconitum 2) Belladonna 3) Chamomilla . It’s a great way to remember that if it isn’t one, its likely to be only one of two more. And if you know some of the characteristics of each, it will fall into place rather easily. This is how I like to teach moms. Make it easy, easy, easy.
What do you love about your work?
When taking a case, it’s the story that makes it appealing because you are let in on the intricacies of a person’s life. Those lovely and sometimes not so lovely idiosyncrasies make it a fascinating story. Folks share the most poignant aspects of their lives. I get to peer into their religious beliefs, loves and aversions and family dynamics. It’s a rare opportunity to get to know other humans on a deep, private level. They hand me their pearls and it is my responsibility to embrace them with dignity and honor. I feel privileged being respected and trusted enough to be included.
Then the intellectual excitement is in the cracking of the case; finding the little clues represented in the symptoms and exciting causes, that offer pieces to the puzzle. I usually put together a time line of the bench marks in the persons life so we can gain perspective on what happened and in what order. It gives the overall picture continuity and then we can step back and say “Oh! The colitis started right after taking those antibiotics!” This gives us a powerful springboard from which to find the perfect remedy.
When it comes to teaching moms how to gain autonomy in their family’s health, I become a mom on a mission. My passion is in knowing that others can cure themselves and their families. Knowing Homeopathy and high density nutrition has given me such might as a mother, that I can’t help but want to pass on the good word. That’s why I produce audio downloads and teach moms online.
As one who has seen the glaring inadequacies and condescending attitude of modern medicine, sad modern food choices and an oft meddling government, I’m fiercely pro-family. Being an Italian American, only adds to this stance. I grew up believing that your family is the team upon whom you can fully depend. It means that the curriculum of the family is the most important aspect of life. And within that setting only a mom with the commitment to make her own foods and treat her family as often as she can will become a potent mom. Mighty mom means mighty family and that means magnificent kids.
What are some examples that are not on your site from your own life or your children's life that demonstrate the power of this way of eating and homeopathics for healing?
Well , I’ll tell you an incident that occurred only last weekend to my husband who is a professional ski instructor. He took a nasty spill, rolled and landed (hard) on the back of his neck. When he finally came to, there was a crowd of concerned skiers and the ski patrol gathered around him. I’m still not sure how he got home, nor is he, but he was clearly dazed, confused and shaken up quite a bit.
Now, since we live on a ski hill in New York, and my family spends every snowy hour they can on the slopes, I’ve made certain they each have a bottle of Arnica Montana in their ski parkas. This time, however, Arnica was not the best choice because of the fact that he was dazed and wobbly, so the pain was not as important as his state of mind.
I gave him Nat sulph1M and within half an hour , he grew a smile on his face that indicated the transformation. “Thank you” , he said. “My mind was fuzzy and I felt fragile and confused.” There are so many incidents in my life in which Homeopathy has given my family and me the kind of power all families ought to have available.
Our son had fear of a big exam that was forthcoming a few weeks ago but was calmed by Gelsemium taken every 4 hours. He aced the exam, but more importantly, he was not uneasy the morning of the exam. A few months ago, my father had a suspicious lump appear only to have Lycopodium resolve it within 2 days.
But the most profound story is the one about my Aunt Mary. Unfortunately, this one is not bestowed with a happy ending. Aunt Mary was my Godmother with whom I was very close. We spoke on the phone weekly. Years ago I had given her a Homeopathy kit so she could call me should she needed my help. Well, one night she slipped and sprained her ankle. Normally, she would have called me to get a remedy, but this time, she just went to the doctor without phoning because she knew I had a busy week that week. I would’ve indeed recommended she have her ankle looked at to be certain it wasn’t a break and then a Homeopathic remedy for the pain, swelling and quick healing.
Instead, on the way home, my uncle stopped at a drug store to get Darvon, following the doctor’s instructions. That night, she took the Darvon and within 6 hours, she died in her bed. The “cause of death” was cardiac arrest, however, no one in my aunt’s very large family had ever had heart issues and only weeks prior, she had been given a “clean bill of health” from the very doctor who prescribed Darvon. Down to my toes, I knew it was the Darvon, so did my mother and my uncle. When I reviewed the dangers of the drug online, it was logical that the drug had caused her death. Now 2 years later, class action suits are sprouting everywhere against the manufacturer. The FDA has finally banned Darvon and Darvocet. Just for the record, it’s been prescribed since 1957. The reason it was taken off the market? It causes cardiac abnormalities and arrest in people who don’t have a history of heart disease, even in recommended doses. How many unsuspecting folks have been poisoned by this drug in the last 40 years with the cause of death appearing to be something else?
This kind of loss is always difficult. But the salt that stung the wound deeper is that 1st, my aunt trusted the doctor to give her something that was safe and 2nd that the very remedy that would’ve offered her quick and more importantly, a harmless method of healing was only 20 feet away in her medicine closet…… in her Homeopathy kit!
This is the kind of story that I hear on a regular basis from clients and students from all over the U.S. As mothers and others, we need to protect our families and the only way to do so is to arm ourselves with knowledge: Homeopathic and nutritional. Well, there’s also the protection we gain from holding to our faiths and scrutinizing what is taught in the schools. But it means diligence.
I entreat all mothers to not be a “good little patient”. Be the one who questions every decision a doctor suggests and knowing your alternative options. This is not a time for compliancy. Be a fierce lioness when it comes to your family. Be a mighty mom….read, study, educate yourself. And then get to the job at hand…of being the most protective person in your children’s lives. And when they’re set well, take care of your parents, your aunts and uncles, your friends, pets, and so on. I can’t think of a responsibility more important than this one.
http://naturalparentingcenter.typepad.com/natural_parenting_center/2011/02/interview-with-joette-calabrese-empowering-mothers-with-homeopathy-and-nutrition.html
If you want to be safe from mosquito bites, try making your own repellent by using some of the following tested and true essential oils: cinnamon oil, lemon eucalyptus or regular eucalyptus oil (watch out though-these could antidote your homeopathic remedies!), citronella oil, castor oil, orange oil and rose geranium.
I like to mix a part essential oil to 20 parts water. You’ll have the best protection if you use all of these essential oils. Though the price may seem high-these oils last you a long time and if you have them handy, you’re guaranteed safety from those pesky bugs for many summers to come
It’s about as casual and common a question as, “How’s it going?” And because cholesterol is made out to be the dirty culprit responsible for high rates of heart disease, many stay on top of their cholesterol levels and try desperately to keep them below whatever the doctors are touting as the now, new dangerous level.
Men of all ages can’t even watch a hockey game without being prodded to “Ask your doctor if Lipitor is right for you”. Well, don’t bother asking. The answer is “No!” Plain and simple.
Lipitor’s website begins with the words, “If you have high cholesterol, you may not even know it.” Well, that’s true. If indeed high cholesterol was the cause of heart disease, the reminder and warning might be appreciated, but what the mainstream media doesn’t tell us is this:
Or this:
And this:
How ‘bout this?
The truth is, cholesterol-lowering drugs (not cholesterol) cause more harm to the heart than cholesterol levels.
Conversely, Statins are dangerous with their proven crimes:
Cholesterol is not the culprit it’s made out to be. In fact, it is a wonderful thing.
Let me repeat: Cholesterol truly is a wonderful thing and necessary to the body.
Did you know that cholesterol is [3]:
So, if you’re trying to catch cholesterol, you’re going after the wrong perpetrator!
But wait a minute-what about the “good” vs. “bad” cholesterol debate-maybe we shouldn’t be up in arms against all cholesterol, but only the “bad” cholesterol?
Yet, this, too, is an ill-waged war.
The only thing “bad” about the “bad cholesterol”, i.e., LDL (low-density-lipoprotein) is that it carries homocysteine along with the necessary cholesterol, from the liver to other areas of the body.
Homocysteine is an amino acid that we rarely hear about within the cholesterol debate.
Too much homocysteine can damage the arteries and the heart.
Instead of lowering cholesterol levels, endeavor to lower homocysteine levels, which run rampant when our body doesn’t have enough vitamin B6, B12 and Folic Acid.
Unfortunately, this is all too often the case, since the body is ultimately depleted of these vitamins thanks to processed foods (The Heart Revolution, 15). Vitamins B6, B12 and Folic Acid are destroyed by technological advances, which are appealingly called “refined” and “processed”. Think white: white refined sugars, white flours, canning and heating processes, etc.
Let the case against cholesterol come to a close. It is a beautiful and necessary substance needed for healthy minds and bodies. As is saturated fats and cholesterol rich foods. What we don’t need is a statin drug to cover up symptoms that don’t really even exist and the onslaught of processed foods.
So if you really want to arm yourself against heart disease and truly want to stop worrying about cholesterol levels, try these easy, safe and delicious ideas:
Stock you refrigerator with free-range eggs and raw milk.
Don’t be afraid of fat-soluble vitamins A and D and the butter and lard from which they are deliciously delivered. Enjoy gourmet, nutrient dense, foods such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, liver and organ meats from free range animals. Find a friend who hunts and stock your freezer with venison and bones for making genuineheart-healthy bone stocks for your soups.
Eschew canned, processed fruits and vegetables as well as pasteurized dairy, especially ultra-pasteurized. And replace these with homemade or cottage industry provided sources.
Do eat fresh fruits and leafy greens. These are packed with homocysteine- regulating Vitamins: B6, B12 and Folic Acid. Then include crispy, fermented vegetables.
It’s really rather easy. Just eat like an old time farmer, OR like a European immigrant OR a connoisseur seated at the finest restaurant in Paris or Rome.
Then enjoy your meals knowing that your heart will love it. In fact, it might just have a love affair with genuine food.
Sources and further reading:
Charles T. McGee, M. (1993). Heart Frauds . Coeur d'Alene: MediPress.
Duane Graveline M.D., M. (2009). The Statin Damage Crisis. Duane Graveline M.D., M.P.H.
Kilmer S. McCully, M. a. (2000). The Heart Revolution . New York: HarperCollins .
SHerry A. Rogers, M. (2008). The Cholesterol Hoax. Sarasota : Sand Key Company, Inc.
Uffe Ravnskov MD, P. (2000). The Cholesterol Myths. Washington DC: NewTrends Publishing, Inc.
Joseph Mercola www.Mercola.com
[1] www.lipitor.com; 4.20.11
[2] www.westonaprice.org
[3] www.westonaprice.org
(-From “Secret Spoonfuls-Confessions of a Sneaky Mom” CD booklet)
I like this cookie recipe because there is no need to soak the flour. (All grains need to be soaked in lacto-fermented fashion.) Arrowroot is not a grain so there’s no problem with allergies. It is naturally white, too! From this one cookie dough many variations can be formulated. I freeze rolled dough and when in a pinch, I can cut them to size still frozen and pop in the oven. Sometimes I add ingredients to the frozen dough such as walnuts and raisins.
Have your ingredients at room temperature. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Blend 4 sticks of unsalted butter
1 ½-2 cups of Rapidura (Whole can sugar available at health food stores)
1 tsp Celtic salt (Whole salt)
4 tsp vanilla
Add 3 eggs
Reduce speed on blender
Slowly add 5 cups of arrowroot powder or flour
Divide the dough in 4 separate sections and choose your flavors
For Ginger Cookies– Add 1-2 Tbsp fresh ginger
For Tahini Cookies– Add ¼- ½ cup tahini butter (or peanut butter)
For Dried Fruit & Nut Cookies– Add ½ cup walnuts and ½ cup raisins. These are good with ¼ tsp allspice, 1/8 tsp of gloves, ½ tsp of cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg and ½ tsp of ginger.
For Lemon Cookies– Add 1 tsp grated lemon peel. Scrub before grating.
For Orange Cookies– Do the same as above, substituting orange peel for lemon
For Coconut Cookies– Add 1 cup of finely chopped or flaked coconut
For Seed Cookies- (Sesame or Poppy) Add 4 Tbsp of your own seed of choice
Chocolate Chip Cookies-Add shards of organic chocolate bar
Lay each section in waxed paper and roll into a dough roll. Wrap and place in the freezer. They’ll remain fresh in the freezer for 2 months. When it is time to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, unwrap the roll and cut into ½ inch rounds. Place on cookie sheets approximately 1 inch apart and bake for 6-8 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a cookie rack, cool before eating. They store well in a cookie tin or jar.
I designed it especially to provide a framework to guide you through your remedy choices. It is perfect for busy mothers and others who love curing their families themselves.
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