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[xScrunchee]

Not sure but I think that it may be Buffie who knows a lot about homeopathy and things but I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping someone can help me with

 

I would like to know what my first buys should be regarding homeopathic, bachs or flower essences.

 

I have ordered a 'Stress Less' scent inhaler but would like to know what type of things are good to have in the cupboard.

 

I would like to try things which are good for calming the children if they get overwhelmed or stressed and anxious, things for headaches and nausea and any other emergency type things.

 

Might all sound very generalised and as though I have no idea what I am talking about-that's because I don't!!

 

This is all pretty new to me but I am very keen on giving it a try so any advice would be great

 

Thank you

[The Dogmother]

It is Buffie that you're thinking of Jay.

 

I use Rescue Remedy spray for when Rosie gets too hyper or nervous, Arnica for bumps and bruises, and Aconite for shock. I always used Nelson's Teetha granules when Rosie was teething - they work wonders.

[xScrunchee]

Thanks for that.

 

How long do they keep for once they have been opened?

I wouldn't want to stock up on loads of things and have them run out of date and have to keep replacing them before even using them

[The Dogmother]

Sorry jay, i couldn't tell you without looking, I think that they have quite long lives though.

 

Forgot two; Valerian and Ashwaghanda for stress and St John's Wort for the glums... hardly ever use them I'm happy to say. Boots do a great sting and bite spray - I came across it when at a friends and Rosie fell into a bed of nettles - she was stung all over, but this stopped the stinging and itching really quickly

[Keanie Bean]

They will last for years if kept in dark glass bottles in places where they will not get extremes of temperatures.

 

Belladonna is good for temperatures, but the real key to homeopathy is treating the whole individual so what works for one might not work for another.

 

A good book for starting out is Encyclopedia of Homeopathy by Dr Andrew Lockie. Its a dorling Kindersley book and one which I'm always dipping into.

 

Sarah.x

[buffie]

I use it and have done for years, no expert but have been lucky enough to meet some really good homeopaths

 

I'd pick up a book, get yourself arnica and aconite 30c and build up from that. No lower than 30c is what I've been told and they keep for a long time if kept in a dark place, away from strong smells.

 

We all use it, humans, dog, cats and hens

 

BBx

[Mel (& Paul)]

arnica is brilliant - I use it on us and the dogs!

and we use rescue remedy (dogs and us - well Paul doesnt know he has it - he doesnt belive in that "mumbo jumbo" stuff - but it does work on him )

Lesley has been treating Jazz her lab with homeopathic hayfever remedy as she is allergic to pollen etc.

[xScrunchee]

Thanks for all the info everyone-very much appreciated.

Also thanks for the book recommendation

 

Just another question

 

What is best to buy-drops, sprays, pills, creams?

 

Both children are VERY fussy about what they put in their mouths so I would prefer something that was as nice tasting as possible and neither one would be able to swallow tablets.

 

Cheers again

 

 

Edited due to typo-although there are probably more anyway!! lol

Edited June 17, 2008 by Guest

[Laura & CTB]

Rescue remedy tastes lovely

 

I get mine from Boots but probably a cheaper option online.

[Keanie Bean]

The little pills are tiny and just taste sweet. You can get those in Boots and most other pharmasists these days.

 

If you want to get into it, without going too into it ( if you know what I mean) have a look in your local evening college. I did a course which was one evening a week for a year term time. It has served me and my family very well indeed. There may also be courses which run for a term or just introductory courses which may just be one session.

 

 

Sarah.x

[Mrs Webmuppet]

We use arnica for bumps and bruises (and as a dinghy sailor I get more than my fair share) and tea tree oil as a general purpose antiseptic, a drop in conditioner keeps nits at bay, tiny dab of it on a spot or insect bite or a few drops in the bath water just to prevent any girly style infections.

[Lesley]

As Mel says, we're using the New Era Tissue Salts for Jazz's hayfever (diagnosed grass pollen allergy)

 

She is dwarfed by the grass here at the moment - we can't even see her tail wagging, just moving grass She is covered in pollen but is fine on the homeopathis tablets. New Era are very small, tasteless, tablets.

 

Weleda do a small booklet which is good to start with. I had mine from the whole food shop where I buy the remedies.

[Tessa the Duchess]

We use homeopathy on our dog for her arthritis with great success I hung around with a homeopath many years ago and during this time I only used homeopathy for any ailments I had. He managed to cure my migraine attacks, have never had one since When taking homeopathy whether it be the pillules, tincture or powders you should make sure you haven't taken any strong tasting food or drink e.g. coffee, for about half an hour before the dose. And you should never touch the substances with your fingers. You tip the dose into the lid of the little bottle and sort of chuck it in your mouth, this is very tricky to do with a dog

 

Homeopathy treats symptoms and not diseases, so as Keanie Beanie said each individual will require a different treatment. Hope you have good results with whatever you choose Scrunchee.

 

Tessa

[xScrunchee]

Thanks so much everyone

 

I am going to order the rescue remedy, Arnica and aconite to start with.

I am also going to try to get hold of the Dr Andrew Lockie book or something similar.

 

Feel quite excited to see how we get on with it.

[Becka]

I used arnica just before I had my baby and for a couple of weeks afterwards to help with the bruising. It worked wonders and I was amazed to be up and about and comfortable just after having her. In comparison to my previous two experiences, this time around was excellent although the birth processes had been similar to the previous two. It certainly worked for me and I used the click dispenser for the tablets - Nelsons ?- as I was told that it was important not to touch the tablets with my fingers.

Becka

[Cinnamon]

Just posted in the other nerves thread that Bach RR is 3 for 2 in Boots

[Mel (& Paul)]

As Mel says, we're using the New Era Tissue Salts for Jazz's hayfever (diagnosed grass pollen allergy)

 

 

 

We dont mention that both our dogs have dust mite allergies do we Cant imagine where the dust is

[Lesley]

[Mel (& Paul)]

[xScrunchee]

Sorry jay, i couldn't tell you without looking, I think that they have quite long lives though.

 

Forgot two; Valerian and Ashwaghanda for stress and St John's Wort for the glums... hardly ever use them I'm happy to say. Boots do a great sting and bite spray - I came across it when at a friends and Rosie fell into a bed of nettles - she was stung all over, but this stopped the stinging and itching really quickly

 

Claret-is the sting and bite spray this one?? http://www.boots.com/shop/product_details.jsp?productid=1048827&classificationid=1016591

 

Cheers

[The Dogmother]

That's the one Jay - made for Boots by Nelsons, which is odd as it's sold alongside the Nelsons brand one, which is more expensive!

[xScrunchee]

Cheers for that Clare

 

Wonder how many people still pick up the Nelsons one though? They probably assume that it must be better if it costs more money

[The Dogmother]

I think it's a question of brand loyalty Jay.

 

It's the same with the homeopathic teething granules. Nelsons make Teetha, and they also make the Boots version, which is cheaper. I think they are brilliant - the only thing that worked when Rosie was teething.