Homeopathic Remedies for Your Rescue Kit

Andrea Kiesel • March 15, 2024

I love homeopathy and believe it’s the most magical medicine on the planet. I’ve had experiences with homeopathy that I can only describe as miraculous. Like the time I had a splitting headache, lying on my bed for four hours with ice packs on my head, when my husband came into the bedroom and asked me what I would tell a client if they came to me with the same symptoms. He brought in my little homeopathic guidebook and I found a remedy that matched my symptoms. Within 10 minutes I was pain-free and making dinner.

 

Don’t believe it when you’re told there’s nothing to homeopathy–it is powerful, safe, non-toxic, non-habit forming, and effective medicine for all ages!

 

Here are a few of the remedies that I keep on hand, for common accidents and incidents that we use in our daily lives. You can pick them up at your local health food store or online through my Fullscript dispensary. I recommend homeopathy to everyone and hope you’ll take some time to learn its wonders!


  1. Aconitum Napellus – I use this at the first sign of even a twinge of a sore throat - especially if I have been outside in a cold wind. You can use it for children who have a croupy cough. One or two doses of Aconitum and they will be back to sleep. It can also be used for a shock or fright – like when the burglar alarm goes off in the middle of the night!
  2. Arnica Montana – Almost without exception, when someone in our family has any kind of an accident or injury, I turn to Arnica. It’s in my purse. When my husband would get a bump or bruise in any of the many gardening and construction projects around the house, a couple of doses of Arnica worked miraculously. This is the remedy I used in a 200C dilution for my splitting headache (above).
  3. Cantharis Vesicatoria – This remedy is used for skin burns, whether it’s taking a pan out of the oven or getting too close to the barbecue, Cantharis is my go-to. Take a couple of doses ASAP and almost never get a blister nor get the burning pain that usually accompanies a burn. The body just starts healing and it does so quickly. It also helps if you’ve stayed out in the sun a little too long as well.
  4. Ignatia Amara – Life is not always a bed of roses. Our beloved pets pass on, we have arguments with loved-ones, we don’t make the team, or get the job we wanted. When those moments occur and we’re feeling weepy and sad, we take Ignatia. It’s also really useful if we’ve been sighing a lot.
  5. Arsenicum Album – We love to travel and sometimes new and strange foods make our tummies unhappy. Last time I was on a business trip to Mexico, I stayed at a fancy resort, but still got “Traveler’s Diarrhea”. Good thing I had the Arsenicum with me! Don’t leave home without it!
  6. Nux Vomica – This one has a permanent place in my purse. I use it anytime I’m feeling nauseous from low blood sugar or from something I ate that didn’t sit well with me. It can be used for vomiting from the flu or other illness. One or two doses and the body will settle down.
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HOMEOPATHY MADE SIMPLE

A Brief History

 

Homeopathy has been called “the original alternative medicine", yet it is neither an herbal medicine nor a dietary regimen. This form of medicine was discovered over two hundred years ago by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a chemist and personal physician to the German royal family. Disillusioned with the medical practices of his time, Hahnemann stumbled across written studies that demonstrated the principles of the law of similars. Through this principle he found a gentle means of stimulating the body’s innate healing ability and coined the term “Homeopathy” from the Latin words, homolon (similar) and pathein (disease, suffering). “Let like be cured with like", was Hahnemann’s philosophy.

 

How Does Homeopathy Work?

 

Homeopathy works based upon the Law of Similars: like cures like. A homeopathic remedy is simply a dilution of one or several plant, mineral, or animal substances. These substances are diluted until either

none or very little of the original substance remains. It is important to note that in homeopathy the energetic signal, rather than the substance, is considered to have the healing effect. Remarkably, the

weakest dilutions are considered to be the most potent, as they are designed to work at a deep cellular level.

 

The application of homeopathic principle is similar in some ways to vaccination, although it is a very different process. When ingested, the homeopathic remedy signals the body to elicit its natural immune

response, leading towards internal balance and the restoration of health.

 

For example, poison ivy creates rashes and itching, but when elements of poison ivy are prepared and administered as a homeopathic remedy, they can help the body overcome the same symptoms–like cures like.

 

How Will I Benefit from Using Homeopathy?

 

There are numerous benefits of utilizing homeopathy as part of an overall healing strategy:

  • It is gentle and effective.
  • It is backed by over 200 years of sound research and application. Long before modern prescription medicine was around.
  • When utilized properly, it can assist the body in resolving ailments at the causative level.
  • It complements the innate healing wisdom of the body.
  • The remedies are easy to take and pleasant tasting. (Kids think the little pellets are candy!)

 

Is Homeopathy Right for Me?

 

Every person’s health and healing process is unique, so it is important that you consult with our office about the best combinations of remedies for you. We specialize in complex homeopathic remedies to

address multiple conditions at the same time and in a way that the remedies work synergistically together and not compete with each other.

 

The following is a list of some different types of homeopathic remedies that we may recommend:

  • Nosode Detoxifiers: Encourage the release of toxins from deep within the cells.
  • Drainage & Tonification Remedies: Drain & tone the organs, glands, and tissues.
  • Sarcodes: Supply the body with a blueprint of healthy tissue from which to rebuild.
  • Flower Essences: Based on the research of Dr. Edward Bach, these remedies promote emotional stability, balance, and renewal.

 

How Can I Learn More About Homeopathy and My Health?

 

There are many wonderful resources available but start by contacting our office and consulting with me so I can help you understand how homeopathy relates to your specific healing strategy.

 

My office number is 760-277-4816. 

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