0 – Christina Wahl

Using Homeopathic remedies is a very safe, effective way of naturally treating common childhood ailments. I’ll be discussing a couple of the common childhood issues and a few of the common remedies that can be indicated.

I’d like to recommend that if you want to self treat acute issues with Homeopathic remedies, that you get yourself a good book. The two I have and can recommend are here and here. (These are not affiliate links) A good book is invaluable to guiding you through the process of choosing the correct remedy and dosing process. It’s also very important to know what conditions can and cannot be treated by yourself.

Using Your Powers of Observation

Becoming more observant is a necessity when using Homeopathy. When trying to choose between similar remedies, sometimes that small distinction can be crucial in the final decision. Some things to look for are mental and behavioral symptoms. Is the child really cranky and irritable, or whiny and craving attention? Pay special attention to the things that make symptoms better or worse. Notice if the child is better or worse from heat, cold, open air, or at a certain time of the day. Many remedies can be specific in these types of modalities.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you may not see a reduction in symptoms as a first sign that the remedy is working. Homeopathy is not working on a molecular level like pharmaceuticals do. Homeopathy works with the body’s vital force energy. One of the first signs you may see when a remedy is working is a general sense of well being. A really irritable, cranky child may go down for a nap. A child who wants to be carried around constantly may sit down and start playing on their own. So please keep this in mind if you’re looking only at symptoms as a guide on if a remedy is working.

Let’s get started!

Teething

Ah, teething! The excitement of your child reaching a new milestone and watching those little teeth grow is so fun! On the other hand, the discomfort and crankiness…not so much! These two remedies are often indicated, but not the only two remedies that can be indicated. This is where I tell you to get yourself a good homeopathy book because a book will have a more comprehensive list of remedies.

Chamomilla – The Chamomilla child will be very cross and irritable. They are the ones who will demand an object and then throw it away when they get it. They may not necessarily like to be touched, but they may want to be carried around everywhere and will be better for it. Another characteristic of this remedy is one cheek may be red and the other pale. They may have greenish diarrhea.
Pulsatilla – On the flip side of Chamomilla, is Pulsatilla. This child may be very timid, emotional, and weepy. They really crave sympathy and are quite whiny.

Fever

The dreaded fever! Please don’t fear fevers. Fever’s are the body’s way of fighting infection and when it accomplishes this, the immune system and vital force are stronger for it. Think of it as a workout for the immune system! Homeopathy will help correct the underlying imbalance and assist the vital force in its work.

Any alarmingly high fever should be checked out by a physician, especially if the child has any change in mental status!!!

Aconite – This is a good remedy to think of during the first 24 hours of an illness that comes on very fast. Think sudden and violent. Intense heat, burning, and dry. May have a strong thirst for cold drinks. A child in which Aconite may be indicated may also be very fearful and anxious.
Belladonna – This remedy is also indicated in the early stages of illness because there will be a sudden onset. There are several things that will distinguish it from Aconite. While Aconite will be mentally alert, the Belladonna child will often have some mental dullness, confusion, or agitation. Also think red. Red, flushed face, congestion, and glassy eyes. The pupils may be dilated and they may have an aversion to light. They will also have very hot, burning skin and may drink in small sips.
Pulsatilla – Yes, our friend Pulsatilla again! Pulsatilla may be indicated in a clingy, weepy child who is better in a warm room and has little thirst.

Remember that these are not the only remedies that can be indicated for fevers! Get thee a good book!

Colds

It was super challenging to pick only 3 remedies for colds because there are so many remedies that can be indicated based on the symptom picture! Here’s what I have for you…

Arsenicum – The Arsenicum child will be anxious and very restless. They may feel chilly and be better for heat. The nose may run freely and the discharges will be acrid. If the child has that red, excoriated upper lip right under the nose, this may be the right remedy. Typically worse from midnight to 3 am and better with warm drinks.
Pulsatilla – Do you remember the mental picture of Pulsatilla? The nasal discharge will typically be thick, yellow/green and non irritating. The cough may also produce thick, yellow/green sputum.
Euphrasia – I have less experience with this one, as other remedies have typically been indicated for my children. Euphrasia typically has bland nasal discharge and burning tears.

I hope this is helpful!

Bene vale!

Peace of the Heart is truly an important read for our time. Virtually everyone suffers from energetic blocks due to experience, circumstance, and even generational obstructions passed down from our ancestors. Renee Li’s chronicle of her heartbreaking losses and how she overcame trauma to change the direction of her life is not only inspirational, but offers practical applications as well.

Life can offer up trauma and tragedy. It’s how we deal with that pain that makes all the difference between living a life you love and a life forever marked with pain. In Peace of Heart, Renee Li shares her experiences around two very sudden deaths of loved ones and the emotional imprints left behind by the shock from their passing. You can read about how her subconscious kept these emotional imprints hidden from her for thirty years (including beliefs around abandonment), how it controlled her life creating toxic relationships, and how she soldiered through her own resistance to face the pain in an effort to resolve it once and for all through self-love. The vibration of love is a high frequency that resonates with the God in us. When you apply love to any emotional pain, it lifts the lower vibration of pain to match the higher vibration of love. Nothing can resist the power of real love, not even fear or anger. It’s a bit of alchemy and you are the alchemist. Learn how to transform your life by resolving old pain and turning it into love. You can follow Renee’s road-map to healing breakthroughs and clear your emotional imprints; making room for the fulfillment of all your heart’s desires. It does not matter what you are trying to heal from, whether it is the emotional trauma from a car accident, abandonment by your birth parents, fear of rejection, heartache from a breakup, distrust from a betrayal, or grief from a passing. The healing practices in Peace of the Heart will illustrate a powerful and efficient way to heal your past wounds so that you can start to receive the peace, freedom and joy that you desire and deserve.

Renee Li is an Om Wisdom teacher, author, energy healer, channel, and a physical empath. I’m honored to have her answer questions about Peace of the Heart today.

Christina: We will all experience loss and trauma in our lives. Is there a way to be consciously aware to help minimize the negative imprinting that can occur when we’re going through these experiences?

Renee: Yes, there is a way to minimize the negative imprinting when you experience a new loss or trauma. If we can understand and remember the nature of life in our day to day, this will help us tremendously. — What is the nature of life? Well, as you said Christina, it is inevitable that life will bring us ups and downs such as loss and sometimes trauma. These ups and downs occur because change is a constant in life.

Change is constant. Seasons change. Flowers bloom and grow only to pass away soon after. The sun rises then sets. The human body grows old never able to retain a youthful body forever. People are born and then they die. No one can stop these changes that are a part of nature…a part of life. When you look at your day to day life with this perspective, you may start to see that your emotions are constantly fluctuating even within the day! No human being experiences a string of happy moments from birth to death. It is not possible given the nature of life.

Now when you remember this during a time of loss or trauma, you can say to yourself with certainty, “this too shall pass”. Nothing is permanent except the divine love which is the backdrop of our existence. So in order to minimize your negative imprints moving forward in life, remember the phrase “this too shall pass” and that will allow you to shift your perspective enough to NOT take things so personally and hold onto or suppress emotions that you feel you cannot cope with. Let those emotions play out so that it can pass. If you cannot remember this nature of life, you risk holding onto the negative experience much longer than you ever have to. So in short, roll with the punches in life and do not identify with any specific negative experience. Allow it to be experienced and then just wait and watch it pass away. Do not push away the negative experience and shove it down in your emotional body to avoid it. Simply acknowledge what you are going through with love and compassion for yourself and it too shall pass.

Christina: What would be your first piece of advice for someone who is only just realizing they have these kinds of negative patterns in their lives?

Renee: If someone is just becoming aware of negative patterns repeating in their life; whether it’s dating unhealthy men/women or finding a mean boss at every place of employment, then I want to first say “congratulations!” because this awareness is the first key to accessing the energy of peace. My advice for them would be to look at the past and see which unhappy memories stick out the most. Then explore your emotions around that unhappy memory and see if there are suppressed or stuck emotions that are still present today. If you actually do get angry or fearful thinking of the past memory, that’s a stuck emotion that is probably a block in your life. This is a good evaluation process to go through at every stage of the healing journey.

Christina: The section on self-love practices was very powerful! Many people will have resistance to consistently using these practices, just as you did. What do you recommend people keep in mind when they come up against powerful blocks such as this?

Renee: Remember that healing is a process and at times you may feel stopped on your healing journey when you come up against some really difficult emotions from the past. During these times it is important to remember that resistance is usually a sign that there is something underneath that wants to be healed. Now, you always have a choice. You can either face it and start healing or not face it at all and create zero change in your life.

Throughout our healing journeys, we have to be really honest with ourselves and have the strength to continually look deeper within so that we can set our soul free and be at peace with everything. At the same time, I also have to mention that it is necessary to be gentle and kind towards ourselves because some of us have experienced really terrible traumas in life. If you are not ready to go deeper into your healing journey in this Now moment, just simply acknowledge that there is stuff for you to look at and heal but you are not ready yet. And that is perfectly fine! Only YOU can know when you are copping out on yourself; avoiding a part of you that is yearning to be healed OR if you are truly not ready in your mental and emotional state to face the past. Please honor your own timing.

Christina: Which of the practices would you recommend people start out with if they are just beginning or are short on time? (I personally loved practice #2 – Sending Love to Your Inner Child)

Renee: The four practices I recommend in the book are really short and easy. It doesn’t take much time at all out of your day. If you only wanted to start with one, I might suggest going with the practice that you feel the most openness towards because that means you can actually commit to establishing that practice as part of your daily routine.

Practice #2 is a great one and works to heal you across time and all dimensions. There really is no past, present and future. There is only the Now and everything is all happening right now (including what we call past lives) so that means when you send love to your three year-old self; or your inner child, that younger version of you is really getting the love. This self-love helps the inner child better cope with the difficult experience and minimizes the negative emotional imprints from that experience. When your inner child heals, you heal today as an adult because it is all You.

Renee can be reached at her website, Om Wisdom and Wellness, where she offers a free gift and other resources to help you live a life of peace and love. Check her out!

Bene vale!

Month: August 2015

Homeopathy For Children

Peace of the Heart: Author Interview