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Homeopathic Remedies for Play & Sports Injuries

After our piece on homeopathy and its effects upon the immune system appeared in last month’s newsletter, I’ve been asked about other uses for homeopathic remedies.  With two very active little girls (dare I say “Tomboys?”) most of the homeopathy we use in my home focuses on first aid for injuries. 

So, we've created a list of our most commonly needed and applied remedies and essential information to enable you to make treatment decisions in a first-aid situation, at home or on the playing field.  We've also made a summary list of these remedies and their applications.  Both are available in PDF formats for you to download and keep on hand.  You'll find links to these downloads at the end of this article.

If you need to refresh your memory about how homeopathic remedies work and why they are such a terrific healing tool you can read last month’s article by clicking here.  But be sure to return to this piece to learn about the recommended contents of your first aid kit.

Prescribing homeopathy is as much an art as it is a science. While we know the power and useful applications of the different remedies, unlike conventional western medicine, those who prescribe homeopathic remedies are less likely to see them as a “one product fits all” solution.  That is to say, homeopathy recognizes the individual’s personal and physiological temperament as an active ingredient in the overall chosen solution.  You may, with practice, discover that a given remedy for bruises is quite effective for your family, however, a different remedy works even better for an individual family member.

It’s important to read over the indications for each remedy a number of times to really get to know its “picture,” which is worth a thousand words, right?

Safe dosages range from 6c to 30c, four times a day.  As an immediate response to an injury, it is safe to give the patient a dose every 15 minutes up to four times, followed by the regular dose spacing.

Another great thing about these remedies is that they are tremendously safe and have almost no risk of adverse reactions.  The information and instructions contained in this article are enough for one to safely administer these remedies effectively, with confidence in the correct choice of remedy and its dosage.  That said, it is always advisable to have a medical professional examine someone after a severe or even moderate trauma–when in doubt, play it safe and get a medical evaluation, especially when it comes to head injuries.

A complete kit of all the mentioned remedies is available through our office for only $130.00  You can download for free the guide lising complete descriptions of all the remedies in the Home Frist Aid Kit, including the Quick Reference Guide using this link.   

Download Homeopathy Home First Aid Kit & Quick Reference Chart

Note: Most of these remedies have indications in addition to the ones listed here for physical injuries.  If you want to learn more, a good place to start is http://nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org/

What My Family & I Are Doing To Prevent The Flu

Hi Everyone,

This morning I spoke to a patient who recently saw a friend of hers at a party who works in the pharmaceutical industry. When she asked him about the H1N1 vaccine he responded, "In my opinion its a bunch of BS.  We just saw a huge opportunity to make a lot of money."  

After hearing how many families from my daughter's class are getting sick right now, and running into a fellow class parent and friend today who shared her anxiety about the potential effect on her child with asthma, I felt an obligation to write further about this.  (And I've re-written this 3 times already, and decided to spare you my diatribe about special interest groups and mis-information, and just give you the facts). 
 
How much have you heard from the mainstream media about effective ways you can protect yourself and your family from the swine flu, or ANY flu, naturally, without exposing anyone to a vaccine that may turn out to be more toxic than the flu itself?  Not much.  This really disturbs me because there is so much you can do.  And just to be clear, I am sharing what I have found to be really successful for my own family.

Here's what my family and I are doing to prevent/treat swine flu (and any flu), right now:

1. High-dose Vitamin D3*:  (Google it for its anti-viral & asthma-lessening effects!)

Adults: for prevention, 5,000 iu per day; (if coming down with illness, 50,000 iu per day for 3 days, then drop back down to 5,000 iu per day). 

I am exposed to many sick people through my practice (including H1N1), so I take 10,000 iu per day for prevention; & 50,000 iu per day for 3 days, at first signs of illness.

My children, Pia & Chloe, take: 4,000 iu per day for prevention, 10,000 iu for 3 days, in acute illness.

* Many people in Northern climates are D3 deficient!  Blood titres will show levels.  Some scientists believe the yearly flu is a side effect of vitamin D3 deficiency.  If you think of how little we've seen the sun this spring and summer, it ties in with the early incidence of colds and flus this season, perhaps with the added threat of the swine flu.  Think about it,  usually 1/2 hour of sunlight exposure will create 10,000 iu of vitamin D3 through your skin!  These numbers really illustrate how pitiful the RDA is for D3 (only 400 iu per day), especially in the months without a lot of strong sun.  Here's a great site for more information: http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/ 

2. Triple Flu Defense: This liquid homeopathic remedy is reformulated every year to be most active against the current flu viruses!  Our whole family takes it using these dosages: prevention = 20 drops 1x week.  When ill, 20 drops 4x day.

3. K-PAX Fuel of Life: Formulated by Jon Kaiser, MD and shown to boost white blood cell activity over 27% even in active AIDS patients, these capsules are one of the strongest natural anti-viral remedies available.  Laura & Evers: dosage for prevention = 4 caps 2x day and when ill, 8 caps 2x day. Pia & Chloe, 1/2 the adult dose.

We also take a number of homeopathic and Anthroposophical remedies if we are ill - which are specific for the person who is ailing. 

It doesn't happen often, but Chloe did became ill with a flu last Friday night.  I am certain it was due to the fact that we were out of Vitamin D and Triple Flu Defense and she had gone without them for a week.  I got home Saturday afternoon with a re-supply of theses remedies, which she began taking right away.  Her fever broke Sunday morning & she went to bed Sunday night about 60% better.

Fear is the worst thing for your and your children's health.  However, prevention begins with forethought, something my daughter's recent illness is a vivid illustration of. 

If you wish to begin providing your family with the same course of preventative, natural remedies that I trust to keep my own family well, contact our office at (203) 708-9299 and order your supply. 

Warmest regards!

Evers

PS. To help you and your family get a NATURAL head start against the flu, we're offering these three products at a 10% discount until the end of November.

Integrated Medicine Explained Part II: Homeopathic Medicine

In last month's newsletter we promised to provide you with more specific details about the different practices that contribute to Integrated Medicine.  Our first article, still available on our web site, explores the theories behind mind-body medicine.  This month we will provide you with a better understanding of Homeopathic medicine.  We hope our articles provide insights and information while inspiring deeper investigation, and we welcome your questions or comments.
 

Homeopathic Origins
Known documentation of the core principles of homeopathic medicine dates back as far as writings by Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.).  In 1796 German physician C. F. Samuel Hahnemann developed these principals into a system of medicine that he called "Homeopathy."  His research was so extensive and thorough that it is considered by modern medicine to be the first ever "clinical trials."  What Hippocrates and Hahnemann couldn't know was that their theories were actually based upon advanced science, known to us today as Quantum Physics, which recognizes the interchangeability of matter and energy.

Homeopathic Medicine In Practice
Homeopathic medicine's fundamental healing principles are based upon the "law of similars," otherwise known as "like cures like," and the ability of the body's natural energetic forces to be stimulated to positively affect the body's "matter."  Homeopathy maintains that this vital force has the ability to react and adapt to internal and external causes, and can be empowered to eradicate illnesses through the physical introduction of artificial symptoms similar to those of a given disease

Resolution of an illness occurs when the sick individual is given a small dose of a medicine capable of producing symptoms similar to those of their disease.  The immune system's response is thus energetically enhanced to promote healing and optimal health. 
 

Remedies As A Mirror
One way to better understand how Homeopathic remedies work is to imagine having a virus or disease prevalent enough to have "stunned" or overwhelmed your immune system.  In other words, your ailment is winning the battle, becoming chronic or worse.  Through the introduction of specific Homeopathic remedies your immune system is reawakened.  As if peering into a mirror, your body's physical and energetic self "sees" the symptoms more clearly.  Through this renewed recognition, your immune system is more capable of defending you against the disease itself.
 
Used As Prevention
The same principals of stimulating the immune system apply when using Homeopathic remedies to prevent illness.  Sensing the symptoms, the immune system strengthens its defenses against that illness or virus in advance of external exposure.
 
Different From A Vaccine
It is vital to understand that unlike vaccines, homeopathic remedies do not contain diseases, dangerously toxic heavy metals, or squalene oil adjuvants used by pharmaceuticals to transmit the vaccine into your body.  Homeopathic remedies are water based solutions of greatly diluted natural elements that only replicate symptoms.  You can read more about the dangers of vaccines by clicking on the links contained in this issue's article, "Swine Flu: Cutting Through The Hype" .
 
Recognized And Accepted
The American Institute of Homeopathy describes its medical specialty as a scientific, therapeutic method which embodies a philosophy of understanding people and illness in a holistic context with the goal of promoting optimal health and healing, based upon the FDA recognized Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States.
We agree, which is why Homeopathy is one of the elements of our integrated, holistic, family practice.

Preventing The Swine Flu

The media has provided lots of coverage about the spreading flu and some good tips for avoiding it.  But little has been said about natural prevention tactics that strengthen your immune system and your resistance to this potentially dangerous virus.

The five most important therapeutic categories for supporting the immune system include:

1. Diet (lots of fruits and veggies & low or no white flour or sugar products)
2. Exercise (moderate)
3. Intestinal Health (fiber & probiotics)
4. Stress Management (including sleep!)
5. Clinically Proven Immune-Boosting Supplements

We think it’s a good time to experience the powerful positive effects of natural supplements scientifically designed to boost your immune system and prevent viral infections.

*A few targeted supplements that we highly recommend are:

• K-PAX Fuel For Life -- a fantastic supplement that dramatically increases cellular energy and anti-viral immune activity
• Triple FLU Defense -- a targeted homeopathic formula to combat influenza viruses
• High Dose Vitamin D3 -- studies have shown this to be incredibly protective against H1N1 
• Ther-Biotic Complete-- the strongest, most comprehensive probiotic available

*These supplements are available at The Center For Health Renewal, and because of the current national health alert, we’re offering them at 10% off until the end of November.

We encourage you to call and order your immune building, virus preventing supplements while supplies last.  (203) 708-9299