What is Homeopathy?

Written by Cori Young


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Easy to Take

Most homeopathic remedies have a very mild, sweet taste and are meant to disolve underrepparttar tongue.

Even very small children can take them, which is very handy.

They come in small bottles that can be easily carried with you.

Understanding Potencies

Homeopathic remedies are prepared through a process called potentization. Potentization involves a series of systematic dilutions and successions (a forceful shaking action).

Potentization removes all risk of chemical toxicity while activating a remedy substance and enabling it to affectrepparttar 114715 body therapeutically.

The more dilutions and succussions a substance undergoes,repparttar 114716 higherrepparttar 114717 potency will be. Higher potencies of homeopathic remedies (anything higher than 12C) have been diluted pastrepparttar 114718 point that molecules ofrepparttar 114719 original substance would be measurable inrepparttar 114720 solution.

Homeopathic potencies are designated byrepparttar 114721 combination of a number and a letter (for example, 6X or 30C).

The number refers torepparttar 114722 number of dilutionsrepparttar 114723 tincture has undergone within a series to prepare that remedy.

The letter refers torepparttar 114724 proportions used in each dilution ofrepparttar 114725 series (the Roman numeral X means 10, andrepparttar 114726 Roman numeral C means 100), as well asrepparttar 114727 number of succussionsrepparttar 114728 vial of solution undergoes in each successive stage.

Choosingrepparttar 114729 Appropriate Remedy

A key element in treating successfully with homeopathy is selectingrepparttar 114730 right remedy.

It is best to farmiliarize yourself with homeopathic remedies before you need them so you can have a vague idea in mind of what remedy may be called for.

Get yourself a good book like, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook: A Guide to Everyday Health Care, by Miranda Castro to have on hand.

Basically, when looking for a remedy you want to consider both physical and psychological symptoms.

Physical Symptoms

Homeopathic remedies promote a return to normal body function, and can be of help in almost any physical symptom or condition. Though they their work on a subtle level, they ultimately affectrepparttar 114731 chemical, cellular, and structural health ofrepparttar 114732 organism.

Psychological Symptoms

Psychological states are a crucial piece ofrepparttar 114733 symptom-puzzle. Even when treating a purely physical ailment,homeopathy considersrepparttar 114734 emotional response ofrepparttar 114735 individual to be of prime importance. Improvement of an emotional state is one way to monitorrepparttar 114736 effectiveness of a remedy.



Cori Young is an author and herbalist living in the Pacific Northwest. Visit her website at http://www.WellnessWallcharts.com


Parasites: The Missing Diagnosis?

Written by Cori Young


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ABDOMINAL PAIN

FLATULENCE

SULFUROUS BURPING

DECREASED APPETITE

WEIGHT LOSS

INTENSE ITCHING AROUND ANUS AND /OR NOSE

SLEEP DISTURBANCES

ABNORMAL VAGINAL DISCHARGE

LIVER/SPLEEN ENLARGEMENT

DIAGNOSIS

Unless a lab is is experienced in looking for microbial infections it is highly like that diagnostic tests will miss them because they take so many different forms within their many stages of development. To locate a clinic near you contactrepparttar Great Smokies Diagnostic Labratories at: http://www.gsdl.com

TREATMENT

Conventional treatment involvesrepparttar 114714 use of parasiticides which are generally very toxic, even inrepparttar 114715 small doses needed, and thus, must be used carefully. These drugs are also generally specific for only one particular parasitic organism at certain stages of parasitic development. Because ofrepparttar 114716 cunning survival strategies of parasites, andrepparttar 114717 fact that most are motile, they can quickly migrate fromrepparttar 114718 area ofrepparttar 114719 body that is being treated. Herbal treatments are generally more successful at treatingrepparttar 114720 differing stages of parsitic infection and for dealing with parasites for which there are no conventional treatments available.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Practice good hygeine.

Keep nails short, especially children's.

Wash hands often, especially after using toilet.

Launder bedding often in hot water.

Avoid suspect water sources.

Freeze fish for 24 hrs before eating to kill tapeworms.

BENEFICIAL HERBS

AGRIMONY

ARTEMISIA (WORMWOOD)

BARBERRY

BETEL NUT

BLACK WALNUT

BROMELAIN

CLOVES

ECHINACEA

GARLIC

IPECAC

PAU D' ARCO

PRICKLY ASH

WOLFBERRY

Coconut Oil contains antifungal properties and can be used topically or taken internally.



Cori Young is an author and herbalist who publishes a line of health & wellness charts which can be seen at http://www.WellnessWallcharts.com


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