healing ways Homeopathy to
the Rescue Create a Family First-Aid Kit by Marlaina Donato
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he 200-year-old health system of homeopathy is based on natural sources and is unique
in its “like cures like” philosophy that uses extremely diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural defenses. “Te word
homeopathy is derived from two
words: homeo—meaning similar, and pathos—meaning suffering. Basically, it means that a substance has the power to cure the same symptoms it can create,” says Kate Birch, a certified classical homeopath at the HippHealth Center for Holistic Healing, in Minneapolis. “Moreover, the more a substance is diluted through homeopathic preparation, the more potent it can be for healing when given upon homeopathic indications.” For most health conditions, including chronic complaints, homeopaths recommend
tailoring remedies to an individual’s constitution, but first-aid applications are relatively universal and simple. Homeopathic first-aid can be administered for muscle strains, splinters, minor burns and even the common cold. Available in health food stores and pharmacies, homeopathic remedies come in various potencies in the form of pellets, tinctures and topical agents.
Gentle Go-To Medicine Whether treating a child’s skinned knee or an athlete with a mild to moderate injury, regular potencies offer benefits without
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a high risk of unpleasant or dangerous contraindications. “In general, homeopathic
remedies are safe for people of all ages because if taken as directed, there are no side effects or drug interactions. Tis is due to the fact that remedies have been made through a process that renders the substances harmless,” says certified classical homeopath Myra Nissen, in Davis and Walnut Creek, California.
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based on a person’s unique physical, emotional and mental nature, and requires deeper study to find the most appropriate remedies, but first-aid applications are most oſten universally straightforward. “A homeopathic first- aid kit at home is useful for cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, poison oak/ivy and minor illnesses,” says Nissen. Gentle, but beneficial Arnica montana
is perhaps the best-known application, used for acute injury and post-surgery. In a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Terapeutics, a team of international researchers found Arnica to be more effective than a placebo for swelling, bruising and post-surgery pain, and suggested it could be an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Calendula is a heavy hitter for wound
care, skin ailments, minor burns including sunburn, diaper rash and post-tooth extraction. It offers antiseptic and anti- inflammatory properties and is available for topical and internal use.
Soſt Tissue Trauma, Burns and Bites Nissen
highlights Ruta graveolens
and Rhus toxicdendron for soſt tissue injury and tendonitis and suggests Symphitum for serious damage to cartilage and ligaments. For puncture wounds or injuries involving nerves, Hypericum perforatum is helpful. She emphasizes the importance of using remedies immediately and properly to maximize the potential for rapid healing and pain reduction.
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