Andrea Degen WSHom MARH

15/10/2025

CAUSTICUM is a very useful but much overlooked remedy.
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Causticum is a remedy for those who feel things deeply and personally, especially injustice, loss, and long-term grief. It’s often needed when someone is worn down, emotionally or physically, from caring too much for too long.

This is a person who stands up for others, cries easily when witnessing cruelty, and may feel exhausted or hopeless after emotional strain or chronic illness.

Think of Causticum when

• There is a deep sense of injustice or loss
• The person cries easily, especially when seeing others suffer
• They feel worn out, trembly, or weak
• They have a hoarse voice or even temporary loss of voice
• There is a lingering cough or bladder weakness after illness
• They feel emotionally stuck, like they never truly recovered from a shock or grief

Top Uses

• Hoarseness or voice loss, especially from overuse or exposure to cold air
• Chronic dry cough, worse in the evening or from talking
• Weakness of the bladder or after childbirth, with involuntary urination
• Trembling hands, especially with fatigue or nervousness
• Long-term grief that never really healed, especially after caring for others constantly

Emotional Picture

The person needing Causticum is often serious, empathetic, and deeply affected by the suffering of others. They may have a strong sense of justice and responsibility, sometimes to the point of burnout.
There can be a quiet despair or heaviness, as though they’ve carried too much for too long.

Did you know?

Causticum is a unique homeopathic preparation, not made from a plant or mineral, but from a chemical process involving potassium and lime. In its potentised form, it becomes a remedy for emotional resilience and physical recovery when the system feels worn out.

09/10/2025

Deciding on a potency isn't always easy. Here is some helpful info.
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26/09/2025

Convential medicines can be very benificial but often over prescribed..... 'just to be on the safe side we add these pills to your prescriptions'

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Drugs are given when not needed says this cardiologist ... She recommends people use homeopathy, as she does.
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26/09/2025

Homeopathy for the spine

17/09/2025

When and How Often to Dose.
"The more intense the symptoms the more frequent the remedy should be given." Here's a guide on how often to dose and when..
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17/09/2025

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Remedy Spotlight: Arsenicum album

Arsenicum album is a key remedy for restlessness, anxiety, and burning pains, especially when there is weakness, fear, and a strong desire for reassurance and order.

It is often used during acute illnesses like food poisoning, flu, or anxiety-related complaints when symptoms feel intense and the person feels deeply unwell or unsafe.

Think of Arsenicum album when
• There is vomiting or diarrhoea after spoiled food or cold drinks
• Burning pains feel better with warmth
• The person is restless but weak, pacing or moving from place to place
• There is anxiety, especially about health, safety, or being alone
• They want frequent sips of water and comfort from those nearby

Top uses
• Food poisoning with vomiting, diarrhoea, and exhaustion
• Flu or colds with chills, burning pains, and restlessness
• Skin conditions with itching and burning, better from heat
• Panic or anxiety with a fear of death or being left alone
• Exhaustion and collapse after illness with fear and fussiness

Emotional picture
The person needing Arsenicum may feel very anxious and want everything in order. They may ask for help often, feel better with someone nearby, and become frightened easily. Restless but weak, they try to keep control even when unwell.

Did you know?
Arsenicum album is prepared from highly diluted arsenic trioxide, making it completely safe.

05/09/2025

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Remedy Spotlight: Magnesia phosphorica

Mag phos is one of the most trusted homeopathic remedies for cramping pain, especially when the person feels better from warmth and pressure. It is often described as the "homeopathic painkiller" because of how quickly it can ease spasmodic pain when the match is right.

Think of it whenever there is pain that comes in waves or spasms, and where applying warmth or rubbing the area brings some comfort.

Think of Mag phos when
• There is abdominal cramping or menstrual pain relieved by a hot water bottle
• The person bends over or presses on the painful area to feel better
• There are muscle spasms, twitches, or tension headaches
• Shooting, darting, or nerve-type pains come and go suddenly
• Cramps in the legs or feet happen during rest or at night

Top uses
• Menstrual cramps that are sharp, cramping, and better for warmth
• Tension headaches or migraines with stabbing pain
• Abdominal colic in babies or adults, especially if relieved by warmth
• Muscle cramps from overexertion, dehydration, or during sleep
• Nerve pain, such as sciatica, when warmth gives relief

Emotional picture
The person needing Mag phos may seem sensitive and tired, especially when in pain. They may want to be left alone and prefer to curl up somewhere warm and quiet until the pain passes.

Did you know?
Mag phos is made from magnesium phosphate, a natural mineral found in nerves and muscles. In homeopathy, it is used to calm nerve endings and smooth out muscle spasms, gently encouraging the body to relax and rebalance.

03/09/2025

05/08/2025

SEPIA
Sepia is made from the ink of the Cuttlefish and one of the most important homeopathic remedies for hormonal balance, emotional burnout, and states of deep tiredness. It is often thought of as the remedy for people who feel drained, irritable, and disconnected from those around them.
It has a special affinity for women’s health but can be used in men and children too when the overall picture matches.
Think of Sepia when
• There is irritability or indifference towards family or loved ones
• The person feels better for vigorous exercise like dancing or running
• There is a dragging sensation in the pelvis or a feeling as if “everything will fall out”
• Menstrual periods are irregular, heavy, or accompanied by mood swings
• The person feels worse in a warm room and better in cool air
Top uses
• Hormonal imbalance during PMS, menopause, or after childbirth
• Emotional burnout with a flat, indifferent mood
• Chronic constipation with a sinking feeling in the abdomen
• Skin issues such as brown patches, acne, or chloasma
• Vaginal thrush with itching and dryness
Emotional picture
The Sepia state often feels overwhelmed and withdrawn. The person may feel detached or irritable, especially towards those they love, and crave time alone. They can seem exhausted from giving too much to others and have little energy left for themselves.
Did you know?
Sepia is prepared from the ink of the cuttlefish. In homeopathy, it is used to bring balance and vitality back when there is physical and emotional heaviness.

Irish School of Homeopathy ·

30/06/2025

A scraped knee, a sharp shell on the beach, a cut while cooking abroad- small accidents can happen anytime. Keep these gentle homeopathic remedies in your travel kit so you're ready for whatever the road brings:

1. Arnica montana

First remedy after trauma, bruising, or blunt injury.

Sore, bruised feeling; says they’re fine but clearly not.

Prevents shock and helps absorb bleeding under the skin.

2. Calendula officinalis

“Homeopathic antiseptic” – promotes clean, rapid healing.

Cuts, lacerations, and surgical wounds that sting.

Prevents infection and encourages granulation.

Use: In pellet or topical (cream/tincture) form for healing open wounds.

3. Hypericum perforatum

Injury to nerves – especially fingertips, spine, or tailbone.

Sharp, shooting pains or tingling after cuts or crush injuries.

Useful for animal bites or puncture wounds with nerve involvement.

Use: After deep cuts or crushing injuries with nerve pain.

4. Ledum palustre

Puncture wounds – nails, splinters, bites, needles.

Coldness of the wound site, even when painful.

Prevents tetanus and infection from deep, narrow wounds.

Use: Immediately after puncture injuries or insect bites.

5. Staphysagria

Clean surgical cuts or incisions; wounds that feel very raw or burning.

Helps with emotional trauma or anger linked to the injury.

Promotes healing after cesarean, episiotomy, or deep knife cuts.

Use: Great post-surgery or after clean, straight-edged wounds.

6. Hepar sulphuris

Infected wounds with pus, intense sensitivity, and pain.

Worse from cold air; wants the wound covered and warm.

Used when abscess or cellulitis develops.

Use: To draw out infection and help drain pus.

7. Silicea

Helps expel foreign bodies like splinters or glass.

For slow-healing wounds that linger or reopen.

Clean, quiet people who heal slowly.

Use: When wounds won’t close or there’s something “stuck” inside.

Bonus Topical Tip:
Calendula tincture (diluted in cooled boiled water) can be used to clean wounds externally.

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12/06/2025

Remedy Spotlight: LEDUM PAL.

Ledum, made from wild rosemary, is one of the top homeopathic remedies for puncture wounds, bites, and stings — anything where the injury feels cold, swollen, and bruised.

Reach for Ledum when:

-There’s a bite, sting, or puncture from a sharp object or insect

-The area feels cold to the touch, yet cold applications bring relief

-There’s swelling, bruising, or a bluish appearance around the injury

-A wound is slow to heal, or there’s risk of infection

Ledum is known for its ability to help draw out and cool down inflammation, especially when the pain travels upward from the site of injury.

Emotional picture: There may be a sense of numbness or detachment, especially after trauma or shock. The person might feel better staying quiet and still.

Top uses:

-Mosquito bites and bee stings

-Black eyes from blunt trauma

-Puncture wounds (for example, stepping on a nail)

-After injections or vaccinations

Helpful tip: Ledum is one of the few remedies that feels better for cold, not warmth. A cold compress may soothe the area while the remedy supports healing.

Did you know? Ledum comes from a hardy bog plant once used in folk medicine to repel insects and calm inflammation. In homeopathy, it continues to offer gentle, cooling support after trauma.