Homeopathy when travelling

I have just spent a two week holiday in China with my family. As a homeopath I obviously took a basic travel kit of homeopathic remedies with me. I was hoping not to need them at all but as it turned out we had plenty of opportunity to use the remedies. They proved to be invaluable. Today's post is to show you which remedies you could easily take with you on your next holiday. You won't regret it.

Get the homeopathic remedies in a 30C potency from your homeopath, health shop or pharmacy. 1 dose = 1 pillule. Let the pillule dissolve under your tongue and repeat as needed. In acute situations of fever or food poisoning you can dissolve a pillule in a glass of water and sip every 5-10 minutes. Be sure to stir before repeating and stop once symptoms/complaints start improving or aggravate. If there is no change within 1 hour, stop taking that remedy. It is not the right choice. Store the remedies in a dark, cool place. Do not touch pillules you are not taking and do not put spilt pillules back into the bottle.

Jetlag: Arnica & Cocculous - If you have ever been "trapped" in the narrow seat of  a plane for 12 hours and then had to continue flying just 2 hours later and finally peeling yourself out of the seat to find yourself ready for a good night's sleep but oh no, a whole day lies ahead of you!!! Fabulous, this must be holiday. Well to combat the muscle ache, sore back and fuzzy haze you will find yourself in, try taking a few doses of theses 2 remedies. Start when you board the plane, repeat after a few hours of flight and again upon arrival. Another dose during that long day won't hurt. Your jetlag should be next to non-existent.

Travel constipation: Lycopodium - Do suffer from constipation when travelling? The change in time zones, food, own bathroom,......... Well, as every time, I sure did. This time I was prepared. 2 doses of Lycopodium 30C; 1 pillule in the evening and one the next morning and that problem was sorted!

Blisters: Aristolocia - If your hiking up a mountain or just simply sight seeing all day long, it is very easy to get a blister or two. It's no big problem if at home but on holiday you will probably need to be walking again the very next day in the same shoes! I can feel the pain just thinking about it. Well my husband took three doses of the remedy and the next day he was ready to go with a smile on his face and no more blister. "Honey, your stuff really works wonders," was his comment. After all these years he is still surprised.

A bit of everything: Pulsatilla - Our daughter started complaining about a bit of this and a bit of that after a few days. Sore throat, constipation, then diarrhoea, tired, ear ache then ear itch, .......... Great, I thought. Nothing was very clear. She is a very gentle, mild person. Was a bit whiny, clingy, syptoms constantly changing so I gave her Pulsatilla which sorted that out. Luckily I know from previous illnesses that she responds well to this remedy.

Arsenicum album: Food poisoning - Our teenage son had some issues eating a Chinese breakfast. I fully understand that but he just had to eat one ham and egg muffin from an international food chain which I am not naming but I'm sure you can guess. We all cringed looking at the disgusting thing which was worse than our breakfast but he was happy. Well at least for a few hours! Suddenly his face turned pale and he was obviously unwell. Diarrhea and vomiting, exhaustion and sweat were to torture him all night. The next morning I was called to the rescue. Unfortunately it was the day of our departure and a very long return flight to NZ. I honestly thought we would have to cancel the flight. I gave him a glass of water with Arsenicum album and waited. He improved while resting and staying in bed until 2pm. He then showered and said, " all good to go." And that was the end of that! Even the severe kidney pains that were torturing him all night and day had vanished. The journey home went well.

Belladonna: Fever - I  would like to just list this remedy separately as he also developed a fever with a bright red face, dilated pupils and a very strong pulsing neck (carotid) artery on one side only. Those are clear indications for this remedy. A single dose and 20 mins. later his temperature and all other signs disappeared.

Coffea: Sleeplessness - The final homeopathic remedy was then again taken by me once we arrived at the motel in Auckland at 1am. I could not sleep. My mind was racing and I had lost all sense of time. Was I still in China, Sydney or in NZ? My biological clock was going crazy. I had to take a few doses to calm down and finally sleep. I have given screaming babies on long distance flights this remedy many times to the relief of the mothers on the verge of a nervous breakdown and the surrounding flight passengers who were ready to explode. For babies 1 pillule seems to be enough for them to fall into a deep sleep within 10 mins. I needed several doses.

So, in case you are wondering, we actually had a fantastic holiday. Without homeopathy it might have turned out to be a minor disaster.

My recommendation to you is, contact me or a homeopath in your area and get your travel kit put together to suit your personal needs. It might be just what you need to have a wonderful holiday you truly deserve.

Homeopathic Emergency Remedy Kit for $35

  WORLD HOMEOPATHY AWARENESS WEEK (WHAW) 10TH-16TH APRIL 2013 HOMEOPATHY IN TRAUMA & DISASTERS

Examples for Homeopathic Remedies to use for
Trauma & Disaster are:

• Aconite is a well-established remedy for fear and fright. Especially when the fright has come on
suddenly, as in the case of being woken by a violent earthquake.

• Arsenicum album is used for fear and worry about loss of security on all levels - physical and
financial. It also helps to reduce the fear of being alone.

• Gelsemium can help those with ailments from hearing bad news. It may also help with post
traumatic conditions where the person feels dopey and may come down with a viral illness
following bad news or a shock.

• Opium can be useful for someone who has had such a fright that they become severely
disassociated. If you are suffering from this form of self-protection following a shock or trauma,
you may not be aware how 'out of it' you are. Sometimes you may be feeling dull or numb as if
drugged or sedated.

• Argentium nitricum is used for repeated catastrophic reoccurring thoughts of the fright or
trauma. For example, constantly anticipating after-shocks after the event of an earthquake. It is
also helpful for specific fears such as of building falling, planes crashing, etc.

• Arnica is the first remedy to consider for the general effects of an injury. It helps you to maintain
your strength, promotes healing and assists in overcoming shock. It is good for general bruising
and swelling as well as injury to the head and neck.

• Ignatia is very beneficial in the event of sudden loss or grief. You may be in a state of disbelieve.
There can be heavy and frequent sighing or sobbing. You can be highly emotional and
oversensitive or exactly the opposite in that she or he is silent with the desire to be alone.

• Stramonium is used if you have experienced and re-experienced fear and terror after a shock or
trauma. You may experience a range of feelings, such as hysteria with loud laughing to rage and
feelings of unreality.

• Phosphoric acid is for anyone who sinks into apathy and doesn't want to talk after hearing bad
news. In spite of the apathy, they are able to summon up enough energy to carry out physical
activities if they have to.

• Rescue Remedy is a Bach Flower Combination Remedy that can be used for anyone who is
anxious or frightened. This is a good way to administer the remedy to people suffering from shock
and ongoing fear/anxiety.

These remedies have been put together as a pocket size kit and can be purchased for only $35. Contact me for your homeopathic emergency kit today!

World Homeopathy Awareness Week (WHAW) 10th-16th April 2013 Theme: Homeopathy for Trauma & Disasters

 World Homeopathy Awareness Week in New Zealand 10^th - 16^th April 2013

New Zealand Council of Homeopaths is pleased to support the nationwide celebration of World Homeopathy Awareness Week. WHAW events to celebrate and promote Homeopathy are taking place in more than 45 countries worldwide.

Homeopaths & homeopathic groups around New Zealand are organizing various WHAW activities to further raise public profile of Homeopathy.

 Local Hawke’s Bay Homeopaths Tanja Baker, Heidi Beck and Jane Pritchard will be answering the public’s questions, informing about homeopathic first aid kits for Trauma and Disaster response in Emerson St. Napier by the statue outside Gahagan’s pharmacy on Saturday 13^th April from 10am – 2 pm. Poster stands and free flyers are at the Napier and Taradale libraries during WHAW.

Advocated by the World Health Organization, Homeopathy is used successfully world-wide, becoming an increasingly important health modality both in New Zealand and internationally.

This year’s theme Homeopathy for Trauma and Disasters has generated significant response from the public worldwide showing great interest in holistic approach to their health.

Homeopathic medicine is a unique, effective and holistic natural health care system founded over 200 years ago. It assists the person’s natural healing and restorative potential, and helps to balance the person as a whole.

Homeopathy can assist people of all ages from baby to eldery with a wide range of illnesses  ranging from acute injuries or infections to long standing health issues such as digestive disorders, skin problems, migraines, hormonal disturbances and many more. It has also proven to be most helpful for trauma sufferers of various worldwide disasters over the past few years.

Christchurch registered homeopaths should be commended for offering many free consultations during the first month after the September 4^th earthquake. Many provided consults to new and existing patients who needed help with insomnia, acute fear states and anticipatory fears as the aftershocks continued. Many reported referrals from other health professionals and front line emergency relief staff.

Homeopathic pharmacies in Wellington and Tauranga provided free homeopathic medications to Christchurch homeopaths as a show of support.

Our Christchurch colleagues have reported many amazing responses to homeopathic treatment.  For example; One child, frightened by the earthquake, had disturbed sleep for 4 weeks and was becoming aggressive and difficult to manage. After a single dose of the indicated homeopathic medicine she is now sleeping well and not feeling frightened during the day or having fits of rage like she was.

Homeopaths working with people in trauma situations such as Ground Zero (New York, 9/11/2001) and following Cyclone Katrina (New Orleans, 28/8/2005)report rapid and effective relief from fears, depression and anxiety  says Susanna Shelton, former Co-President of the NZ Council of Homeopaths.  

For example, a New York Fire Department Captain treated for deep depression after the loss of his colleagues reported that after the homeopathic medicine his head cleared, the despair lifted, he was more calm and his ambition returned. When his mental state relapsed after three months a repeat of the homeopathic medicine again helped him. This level of response to physical and mental anguish is typical of what homeopaths have observed over the last 150 years.

NZCH would like to see registered homeopaths included alongside counsellors, victim support agencies and other trauma specialists as part of civil emergency plans. People suffering from fright and grief states, as well as from physical trauma, may benefit from cost-effective and non-addictive homeopathic treatment immediately after the trauma and days, weeks or months later.  

Registered homeopathic practitioners can be found on Find A Homeopath on the NZCH website www.homeopathy.co.nz

Homeopathy is in itself an amazing way to understand yourself, nature, human nature and other people

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