Category: Practicals

How to get started with using Homeopathy?

The amount of remedies available, and all the ‘interesting’ remedy names, can make it very daunting to get yourself started with homeopathy, especially when you want to home prescribe for acute complaints.

This blog is listing out the 6 remedies you should buy to get you off to a good start.

Recommended Books

When using remedies, having a good book is essential. My books are available on Amazon and have straight forward instructions on how to choose and use homeopathic remedies. You can also now buy books from me direct.

Also see my other blogs to help you build your remedy stock over time. It is a good idea to read all these blogs and take notes of which remedies resonate with you and ones that you know will be valuable to your own family’s needs – these are the remedies you should buy. The other blogs to read are the Essentials Remedies list and Building Your Remedy Stock.

Remedies to Start With

First 6 remedies you should buy

1. Arnica 30c
2. Belladonna 30c
3. Chamomilla 30c
4. Hepar-sulph 30c
5. Nux Vomica 30c
6. Pulsatilla 30c

Arnica 30c

This is a great remedy for aches & pains, falls, bumps, bruises, sports injuries, trauma. This remedy is the holy grail and does so much.

Belladonna 30c

This remedy is commonly used for fevers. The keynotes are dry, red, hot, throbbing. Fevers with sore throats, earache, viruses and much more.

Chamomilla 30c

Pain remedy. Teething. Labour pains. Intensity. Feels they can’t cope. Out of control tantrums. Wide awake at night and cannot sleep. Any pain which feels unbearable. Intense anxiety.

Hepar-sulph 30c

Very sensitive mentally and physically when ill. Bad moods, sensitive to draughts and feels very cold. Inflammation and infectious type issues, esp in ears and throat. Coughs and croup.

Nux Vomica

Over indulgence. Hangover. Tummy bugs. Indigestion. Bloating. Constipation. Anger. Nausea. Good for most digestive complaints, especially when anger or irritability is present.

Pulsatilla

Clingy and whingy. Great for lots of physical complaints but the emotional picture is always the same – clingy, whinging, feeling sorry for themselves. Eyes, ears, coughs, headaches, sinus, throat complaints. Look out for that emotional picture with this remedy!

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Do read up more on these remedies. The ‘remedy picture’ for all remedies is so vast. I’ve just listed the main points here for getting you started.

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The Top 10 Essential Remedies

This list is in addition to the recommended remedies in the Getting Started blog and the Build Your Remedy Stock blog.

Start to build your remedy stock and make sure you have a good book to guide you well as you choose and use remedies for yourself and your loved ones. My books are available on Amazon and directly from me.

Here’s the top 10 remedies you should include in your remedy stock. My Getting Started blog lists out 6 remedies which I’m not including here, but are just as important – they are Arnica, Belladonna, Chamomilla, Hepar-sulph, Nux Vomica and Pulsatilla – see the blog for more info. The Build Your Remedy Stock blog includes the remedies Apis, Arg-nit, Calendula, Cantharis, Drosera, Hypericum, Ignatia, Lycopodium, Merc-viv, Sepia – please go to that blog for info on these remedies

What must-have remedies do you actually need?

Here’s the 10 essentials to include in your remedy stock –

1. Aconite
2. Arsenicum
3. Bryonia
4. Calc Carb
5. Gelsemium
6. Ipecac
7. Kali-bich
8. Mag-phos
9. Nat-mur
10. Phosphorous

Aconite 30c

Shock & fright. Ailments from shock. Anxiety & panic attacks. Fearful of dark, death and anything spooky – midnight is an aggravating time. Fever, dry cough, croup, sore throat – typically starts after shock or being out in cold windy weather. Quick onset of symptoms.

Arsenicum 30c

Lot of anxiety and restlessness when anxious. Does not like to be alone. Very fearful. Burning pains (burning is characteristic to Arsenicum). Burning discharges – eyes, nose, stool. Food poisoning & tummy bugs. Vomiting & diarrhoea. Headaches & hayfever with burning symptoms (eg. eyes watering which burns the surrounding skin). Flu remedy. 1am is aggravating time. Feels cold. Thirsty for sips of water.

Bryonia 30c

Dry cough, dry lips, dry sense of humour. Cough is painful and person will hold their chest to cough. Headaches & migraines. Pains are stitching. Very irritable, wants to be alone, any movement aggravates and makes them feel worse.

Calc Carb 30c

Common childhood remedy. Constipation with no urge or desire to go. Picks up colds easily, earaches, coughs. Teething issues and can be slow to teeth. Thick yellow discharges. Sensitive to reproach. Sour clammy sweat. Tires easily.

Gelsemium 30c

Flu remedy with weakness, heaviness and sore aching muscles. Fatigue & weakness. Eyes heavy. Trembling & jittery. Ailments from bad news or fright. Fear of upcoming event, stage fright. Wants to urinate when nervous. Gradual onset of complaints.

Ipecac 30c

Nausea & vomiting. Tummy bug. Nausea NOT relieved by vomiting. Hangover. Morning sickness. Cough which sounds loose with gagging/retching. Headache with severe nausea. Tongue is clean despite nausea. Thirstless.

Kali-bich 30c

Sinus remedy. Sinus complaints, blocked nose, sinus headache, post-nasal drip. Symptoms will include pain or pressure at bridge of nose or around the eyebrows. Thick yellow stringy mucous from nose. Nasal sound to voice.

Mag-phos 30c

Cramps and cramping pain. Period pains, teething pains, growing pains, back pain. Any pain which is cramping. Restless legs. Better for heat and pressure (eg. hot water bottle on tummy with period pain).

Nat Mur 30c

Grief remedy. Ailments from and since grief. Likes to be alone and deal with their emotions privately. Doesn’t like to cry in front of others. Runny watery nose, headcolds. Hayfever with constant runny nose, clear discharge. Sneezing with runny nose. Migraines & headaches. Cracked lips and coldsores. May crave salt and savoury food.

Phosphorous 30c

Coughs, laryngitis & hoarseness. Colds which go to the chest. Nosebleeds and blood interspersed in mucous. Vomiting bug – vomits drinks as soon as they hit the tummy. Worse from change of weather, particularly from warm to cold. Thirsty for cold drinks. Full of energy, then weak and lethargic. Likes having company.

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Do read up more on these remedies. The ‘remedy picture’ for all remedies is so vast. I’ve just listed the main points here for getting you started.

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To work directly with me, please book a consult via my online calendar

Build Your Remedy Stock

Start building a very useable remedy stock

This list is in addition to the recommended remedies in the Getting Started blog and the 10 Essential remedies blog. Make sure you also read those blogs so you have a good grasp of which are the best remedies to have to hand.

Having a good remedy stock gives you lots of opportunity to prescribe for a wide range of acute everyday complaints.

Start to build your remedy stock and make sure you have a good book to guide you well as you choose and use remedies for yourself and your loved ones. My books are available on Amazon and you can also buy direct from me.

My Getting Started blog lists out 6 remedies which I’m not including here, but are just as important – they are Arnica, Belladonna, Chamomilla, Hepar-sulph, Nux Vomica and Pulsatilla – see the blog for info on each remedy. The 10 Essentials blog lists out 10 remedies which are must-have remedies – these are Aconite, Arsenicum, Bryonia, Calc Carb, Gelsemium, Ipecac, Kali-bich, Mag-phos, Nat Mur, Phosphorous – read the blog for details on these remedies.

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10 useful remedies to include in your remedy stock –

1. Apis
2. Arg-nit
3. Calendula
4. Cantharis
5. Drosera
6. Hypericum
7. Ignatia
8. Lycopodium
9. Merc-viv / Merc-sol
10. Sepia

Apis

Insect stings & bites. Allergic skin reactions. Hives. Stinging pain to skin which is red and shiny. Sensitive to touch. Cystitis when symptoms are stinging. Worse for heat. Busy and industrious. (Stinging is keynote for Apis).

Arg-nit

Anxiety & panic of upcoming events. Fear of public speaking or appearance. Apprehensive anxiety before an event or occasion happens. Claustrophobic, fear of flying, panic attacks. Impulsive thoughts. Anxiety with loose stool, gas and belching.

Calendula

Wounds to skin – incisions, cuts grazes. Skin inflammed. Burst ear drum, injury to eye, after childbirth.

Cantharis

Cystitis & UTIs. Burning cutting pains around urination. Constant desire to urinate but very painful to pass. Burns to skin & sunburn.

Drosera

Cough remedy. Incessant violent choking cough. Deep cough. Spasms of cough which torment the person. Cough ends in gagging or vomiting. Cough starts as soon as lie down at night. Tickling & dryness in larynx. Hoarse.

Hypericum

Nerve remedy so nerve pain. Shooting pains along nerve. Wounds to sensitive areas – coccyx, fingertips, sciatica, episiotomy. Cuts & wounds. Whiplash.

Ignatia

Emotional remedy. Ailments from grief, fright & bad news. Ailments from humiliation. Grief is visible with hysterical crying and sobbing. Sensitive to coffee and tobacco fumes. Sighing & yawning. Lump in throat sensation (emotional connection). Dry irritating cough (emotional connection).

Lycopodium

Fear of failure & feels inadequate. Fear of upcoming events. Digestive issues – burping, hiccoughs, gurgling, bloating, gas. 4pm is aggravating time. At home can be dictatorial but the opposite outside the home. Craving for sweets.

Merc-sol / Merc-viv

Unstable moods, temperature and symptoms. Strong emotions. After getting chilled. Sore throat & tonsillitis with white pus spots. Dry mouth, tastes metallic, smelly breath. Discharges smell, burn, yellow-green colour. Glands swollen, earaches, mouth ulcers. Sweaty which smells. Excess drooling. Thirsty.

Sepia

Hormonal remedy. Period complaints. Prolapse. Hormonal mood swings. Hormonal complaints. Worn out, apathy, irritable – particularly with partner and family. Feels better for exercise or dancing.

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Do read up more on these remedies. The ‘remedy picture’ for all remedies is so vast. I’ve just listed the main points here for getting you started.

Join my Facebook community HERE if you’d like to discuss more.

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To work directly with me, please book a consult via my online calendar

Take it to the next level – grow your remedy stock to incorporate the remedies needed to home prescribe for many acute everyday complaints.

Remedy Stock for the Super Home Prescriber

This list is in addition to the recommended remedies in the Getting Started blog, the 10 Essential remedies blog and the Build Your Remedy Stock. Make sure you also read those blogs so you have a good grasp of the best remedies to have to hand.

Having a good remedy stock gives you lots of opportunity to prescribe for a wide range of acute everyday complaints. Having a great remedy stock sets you up to home prescribe to your heart’s content.

Having a great remedy stock is one thing but having great books alongside will really up your game when it comes to choosing and using the right remedies. My books are available on Amazon or direct from me.

There will always be more remedies than this (even I have to buy new remedies in after all these years) but you can buy them if and when needed.

My Getting Started blog lists out 6 remedies which I’m not including here, but are just as important – they are Arnica, Belladonna, Chamomilla, Hepar-sulph, Nux Vomica and Pulsatilla – see the blog for info on each remedy. The 10 Essentials blog lists out 10 remedies which are must-have remedies – these are Aconite, Arsenicum, Bryonia, Calc Carb, Gelsemium, Ipecac, Kali-bich, Mag-phos, Nat Mur, Phosphorous – read the blog for details on these remedies.

The Build your Remedy Stock blog includes Apis, Arg-nit, Calendula, Drosera, Hypericum, Ignatia, Lycopodium, Merc-viv (Merc-sol) and Sepia which are remedies you will use often – see the blog for all the details.

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Super Prescriber Remedies

1. Allium-cepa
2. Baptisia
3. Bellis perennis
4. Carbo-veg
5. Causticum
6. China
7. Cocculus
8. Coffea
9. Colocynthis
10. Euphrasia
11. Ferr-phos
12. Hamamelis
13. Kali-carb
14. Lachesis
15. Ledum
16. Rhus Tox
17. Ruta
18. Silica
19. Spongia
20. Staphisagria
21. Sulphur
22. Symphytum
23. Thuja
24. Wyethia

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Homeopathy for Different Stages of Childhood

Homeopathy can be used for all ages of life and is particularly popular with parents who want a more natural and holistic approach for their babies and children. Homeopathy is based on the individuality and uniqueness of each and every child. Homeopathy always treats the person as a whole, not just their symptoms.

I am constantly asked about homeopathy for babies and children, and all the different age ranges, so I’m setting out a general timeline here which might be of help.

Homeopathy for Babies under 3 months

It is during this time period that babies may start to suffer with colic, reflux, constipation, feeding issues (bottle and/or breast), eczema, and/or sleep issues. All these issues can impact Mum and Dad as they worry about their baby but also sleep deprivation is starting to kick in and take its toll.

Mums might be having some breastfeeding or postnatal problems which often leads them to seek out homeopathy. Homeopathy is very popular for acute everyday complaints such as colds, coughs, earaches, sore throats and much more. Please check the Free Info section of this website for lots of guidance on remedies for acute prescribing.

Homeopathy for Babies aged 3 – 12 months

Now that Baby is a bit older, sleep can still be an issue so if baby is not sleeping through the night, and you’re all exhausted, homeopathy can be considered.

Eczema or other skin issues may start during this time. This can happen around the time of weaning but can happen earlier or later than that too. Some babies just have it from early on, while others get it when slightly older. Many homeopathic remedies are popular for dry skin such as silica, calc carb, sulphur and graphites.

Teething can start to flare up now too. Some babies cope well with teething but others can struggle with pain, excess drooling, bad moods (understandably), disturbed sleep, etc.

Mum may be feeling exhausted, lacking motivation, depressed, struggling to lose weight, or hormones haven’t settled back. Sepia, Pulsatilla, Phos-ac, Calc-carb are some of the remedies to be considered.

Acute illnesses may be turning into recurring complaints now – typical ailments which recur can be coughs, croup, earaches, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, constipation. Homeopathy focuses on an individual’s tendency and susceptibility to particular complaints. Having a consult with a homeopath is recommended.

Homeopathy for Babies over 12 months

As Baby gets older, more acute and recurring illness can occur. Typical childhood illnesses that we are all familiar with become a possibility. Some Mums have gone back to work outside the home and baby might be more susceptible to picking up bugs and viruses. Sleep can still be an issue!

Children are learning to walk so bumps and knocks happen. Having homeopathic remedies in the home is a good idea at this stage.

Make sure to check the Free Info section on this website to learn the top remedies for various acute complaints.

Homeopathy for Toddlers

Toilet training can be a straightforward and pleasant experience for some children. For others, not so much. Some toddlers are afraid to go without a nappy, embarrassed, holding on and refusing to go. There are many possible remedies to be considered for this such as Ambra Grisea, Aconite or Lycopodium.

As children start to get older, bedwetting can become an issue. Remedies including Phosphorous, Apis, Silica, Lycopodium are a few which might be considered.

Homeopathy can be used for all ages and as children start to get older it can be a useful tool to have in your healthcare toolbox. Having remedies and a good book will support and empower you to use homeopathy in your home.

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I’m guessing if you have opened this blog that you would love to use homeopathy but don’t have a clue where to start! You might be confused and not sure how to get started or which remedy to choose. Don’t worry, you are in the right place!

People who follow a natural way of life often look at natural healthcare approaches and inevitably find their way to the wonder of homeopathy.

There are two ways of using homeopathy –

Most homeopathy fans probably do a bit of both. Use remedies at home (called ‘home prescribing’ or ‘acute prescribing’) for acute everyday complaints and it is quite easy to home prescribe believe it or not. Just takes some learning and familiarity, a good book and a bit of analysis.

You can definitely do this. It is a great feeling of empowerment and responsibility to home prescribe for yourself and your loved ones.

See below for the step by step approach.

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Do I need to consult a Homeopath?

People tend to consult homeopaths when they have recurring, chronic or serious complaints. Homeopaths work with the complete individual with all their own characteristic traits rather than one dis-ease label or complaint. This takes the complete holistic picture of the person into account and matches remedies based on this information. Most homeopaths also offer acute consults to their clients, when needed.

Lots of home prescribers are very proficient in selecting remedies so you don’t always need a consult.

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For any questions or if you are unsure of anything, best to join my Facebook group and ask there. You can also message me direct via that group, or from my Facebook business page HERE.

Hope this helps get you started. It is a great feeling using homeopathy for yourself.

Anne x