Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a very natural approach to medicine. Homeopathy medicine is based on the natural law that ‘like cures like’. This means the very substance that is causing your illness will be used as a cure, but the substance is administered in extremely low doses. Homeopathic medicines are non toxic and non addictive, as is the case with some conventional medications.

Homeopathy has been in practice for over 200 years and you will find millions of people who will tell you just how great it is. In many cases, this type of medicine will work when nothing else will, medical journals have published positive reports of scientific research on homeopathy.

The idea behind homeopathic treatment is that the more a substance is diluted, the more potent it becomes. The substance is diluted in graduations until it is about 1 to 1 billion (water). After each dilution, the mixture is shaken and stirred vigorously. This breaks up the molecules and allows the natural herb to be infused with the water. When you are taking a homeopathic potency you are getting the very essence of the drug.

You may scoff at the idea and dismiss it as quackery. Then how would you explain the millions of people this medicine has helped? It seems that the potency isn’t as important as the frequency the potency is taken and the correct remedy is used. Remember, if you are taking any homeopathic remedy and your symptoms become much worse you should stop taking the remedy and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Natural medicine is not to be taken as a substitute for conventional medicine, a physician should always be consulted when an illness is present.

Homeopathic remedies are perfectly safe for pregnant women and children. Babies take these remedies which have been dissolved in water or crushed and added to food. Even animals benefit from homeopathic medicine. More often we are seeing veterinarians using the healing potencies on animals with moderate to severe ailments. This practice is not as widespread in the US as it is in the UK.

You should take care where you store the remedies. These potencies are very delicate and should be kept away from chemicals, light, and strong smelling perfumes and oils. They should be stored in a dry cupboard and out of the reach of children.

Before you begin any supplemental therapy you need to discuss it with your health care professional. Homeopathy is scientific, logical, safe, and is a quick, effective way to heal what ails you. This type of remedy treats disease from the inside, healing the patient with a long lasting, and most times, permanent cure.

Since it is believed that disease affects the mind and the body, and the symptoms of the patient are not the disease itself, but it is your body’s immune system attempting to fight off the disease. Homeopaths will take into consideration all of the symptoms the patient is having and treat them all with a single remedy. The remedy will boost the immune system which will become stronger to fight disease effectively.

Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathy remedies are highly diluted amounts of herbal and natural substances ingested to cure disease by improving the immune system and detoxifying the body. Let’s check out some of the homeopathy used today.

If a person has had too much coffee a homeopathic remedy would be a very, very diluted solution of coffee. This will make the nervousness, edginess, and sleeplessness subside.

Ipecac, when taken in large doses causes nausea and vomiting. A person who is vomiting and sick to the stomach will improve after taking a homeopathic remedy containing ipecac that has been carefully prepared.

Homeopathic remedies can be found through reputable homeopathic websites.

To relieve the symptoms of restless legs (the compelling urge to move your legs to relieve tingling, crawling or itching) You would need a mixture of Arsenic Album 12X, Lycopodium 6X, Pulsatilla 6X, Rhos Tox. 6X, Sulphur 6X, and Zinc Metallicum 12X.

When you have a cold or the flu, you have many treatment options. Over the counter medications, as well as, antibiotic and antiviral drugs. As a more natural approach a person could try looking toward remedies that enhance the body’s immune system and allow the body to heal itself. Vitamin C is a great immune booster, not only will C reduce the chances of catching  the flu, it will also shorten the duration of the illness. Zinc lozenges have also been shown to reduce the duration of colds in adults and children.

Elderberry has immune boosting properties to help fight the flu. Adult dosage of elderberry syrup: 4 tablespoons a day. Dosage for children: 2 tablespoons a day.

Garlic has been shown to reduce the instance of catching a cold and to shorten the duration. The active ingredient allicin is helpful in capsule form or an addition to food to enhance immunity during the cold and flu season.

Hyland’s makes combination homeopathy remedies for the common cold and flu. The remedies are in the form of quick-dissolving tablets and are available in many drug and grocery stores.

Using natural remedies can reduce the need for conventional medicines but can also be used in conjunction with regular medical treatment. You should always contact your doctor is symptoms continue or worsen while using the natural treatment.

If your child has a hard time settling down to sleep you may want to try some of these approaches to bedtime. Allow enough time when preparing the child for bed so that he or she does not feel rushed or anxious.

One idea is to create an herbal sachet of 1/2 cup each, chamomile flowers, lemon balm, lavender flowers, loose hops, and rosebuds. Place into a small cloth bag and place inside the child’s pillowcase at bedtime.

Calms Forte 4 Kids offered by Hyland’s is a homeopathic remedy to help with irritability, anxiety, restlessness and night terrors.
          
A cup of calming chamomile tea can soothe your child before bedtime, promoting calmness and sleep.
          
Alternative medicine can be a wonderful way to keep you calm and well. You may want to look into more homeopathic remedies to make your life healthier.