In homeopathy, you might hear the terms "constitutional remedy" or "constitutional care." It is a central idea, meaning we look for a remedy that matches not just your current symptoms, but your overall physical and emotional makeup over a long period of time . Think of it as finding a remedy that fits you  as a whole person, acknowledging your unique strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies. This approach isn't new; it echoes ancient medical ideas from people like Hippocrates,

1. Deep Breathing: Teach them to take slow, deep breaths in through their nose and out through their mouth. You can even make it fun by pretending to "smell a flower" and then "blow out a candle." 2. Counting to Ten: When they’re feeling upset, encourage them to count slowly to ten. It gives them a moment to pause and calm down. 3. Gentle Stretching: Show them some simple stretches, like reaching up to the sky or touching their toes. Stretching can help release tension and re

We, of course, look for an improvement in the symptom(s) we are treating. But we also look for improvements in the person’s general mood...

Let’s talk about how to take a dose of a homeopathic remedy. Most of the time you will encounter remedies in the form of dry pellets. The remedy is actually sprayed onto the exterior surface of the pellets. And the pellets are usually lactose or sucrose. There are two main ways of taking a remedy. One way is by taking 1 or 2 dry pellets by mouth. You can put them in your mouth, or your child’s mouth, and let them dissolve. You do not have to hold them under your tongue,

Homeopathy has its own terminology that you will become familiar with over time. Today let’s talk about potency, succussion, and dose. Then we will also explore potential remedy responses. Potency is the strength of the remedy. In homeopathy we have 3 potency scales that we work with: X (1:10), C (1:100), and LM (1:50,000). Essentially, potency is a function of how many times the substance has been diluted and succussed. The more the dilutions and succussions, the stron

A brief discussion about the difference between an acute and a chronic situation.