Henry’s mum felt guilty - she saw her child suffering, he was always scratching. She wondered if they were doing enough, and this drove her on to see one specialist after another. She felt singled out when well meaning people in the street would make suggestions, as if she hadn’t already tried everything. Part of Henry's story is told in this excerpt from a recently published ATMS journal article, A Cup of Tea in the Consulting Room: The Latest in Homoeopathy about Eczema and Allergies. The authors Linda Beaver (LB) and Linlee Jordan (LJ) shared a conversation … [Read more...] about Homeopathy for eczema and allergies
Homeopathy for Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious skin complaint known as 'school sores', which is caused by staphylococcus and/or streptococcus. It might start with tender red spots around the mouth which turn into little blisters which later go crusty. In our homeopathy clinic, it's a frequently asked question: Can we use homeopathy for impetigo? Since it's such a common complaint it's a relief to know that homeopathy is commonly used to treat it. Treatment should be started as soon as it's realised that the skin problem is impetigo. The first homeopathic remedies we … [Read more...] about Homeopathy for Impetigo
Homeopathy Kit in Hahndorf
A visit to the Adelaide Hills turned up an old homeopathy kit tucked away in the local Hahndorf museum. Hahndorf is a little town up in the Hills of Adelaide. No prizes for guessing that there's a strong German influence in this part of South Australia. It is acknowledged as Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. The place is chock a block with wood carvings for tourists and strange varieties of sausage. But it is the buildings and the history which appeal to me, so I headed over to The Hahndorf museum. It has a fascinating display about the lives of … [Read more...] about Homeopathy Kit in Hahndorf
Good News For People With Bad News
Even though the launch for Good News For People With Bad News was just last week, the book has already received real praise, congratulations and heartfelt comments: "Congratulations, Nyema! I'm in the middle of it and really enjoying it." "I could see by looking around at the gathering of people at the launch, how moved everybody was and they all understood the drive and passion fueling the project: People need to be able to make choices." "A terrific book. Loved it." "It's a wonderfully provocative book that opens up many new possibilities for … [Read more...] about Good News For People With Bad News
How to treat a sprained ankle? Use Traumeel
The Traumeel® in Acute Ankle Sprain Study (TAASS) study Research presented in June 2012 at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) now declares : There is a natural alternative to NSAIDs The TAASS study involved 449 males and females with mild to moderate ankle sprain. "TAASS is the largest randomised controlled study of its kind comparing the natural medication, Traumeel, with a conventional NSAID, diclofenac. This study confirms that Traumeel (ointment and gel) is as effective as diclofenac gel and as such is an effective alternative … [Read more...] about How to treat a sprained ankle? Use Traumeel
Challenging Children: Success with Homeopathy
One of the great strengths of Homeopathy is the treatment of behavioural problems. The history of homeopathy shows that it is not only in recent times that Homeopathy has laid claim to being able to help challenging children. As far back as 1842, Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy, described a 14-year-old-girl who was treated because she “spoke irrationally, could not work, rapidly gets in a rage and beats everyone, and became as if mad”. After three months using the remedies Belladonna, Hyoscyamus and Sulphur she “became a healthy, rational, amiable … [Read more...] about Challenging Children: Success with Homeopathy
What Is Homeopathy?
[byline_author] First of all, it is best to start by saying Homeopathy is a great example of wholistic (or holistic) medicine. Wholistic medicine is any system of health care which encourages a cooperative relationship between the patient, the practitioner and the family - taking into account the whole person, including physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values. Wholistic medicine focuses on education and responsibility for personal efforts to achieve balance and well being. Therefore Homeopathy has earned it's … [Read more...] about What Is Homeopathy?
Sleep for Children
Bed Time Capers Many parents struggle with bed time and even refer to it as "the witching hour"! Children call out for a drink of water, want yet another story, and demand more food. Parents feel frustrated and exhausted! All are delaying tactics to stave off the inevitable........time for sleep! Parents need respite from children to re-charge their batteries and all children need their sleep. Most young children need to be in bed and asleep by 7.30pm; however young children who still have a day time sleep may still be up after this time and should be … [Read more...] about Sleep for Children
Children in Germany: Widespread use of homeopathy
Widespread use of homeopathy for children in Germany A new study published in 'Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety' shows that homeopathic medicines and herbal medicines, are commonly given by parents in Germany to their children. The study's aim was to estimate the use and cost of conventional, homeopathic and herbal medicines. Data from 3,642 children showed 24% of drugs prescribed for children in Germany are homeopathic medicines! 11.5% were herbs. Medicines prescribed by doctors were dominated by conventional medicine (76.5%), whereas in non-prescribed … [Read more...] about Children in Germany: Widespread use of homeopathy