Southport Homeopathic Practice

02/06/2025

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19/05/2025

Childhood Sleep Issues
Insomnia in children can often be different from insomnia in adults. We grown-ups have a lot on our minds that can keep us awake. Babies and even some toddlers are just beginning to develop their circadian rhythms and are not consciously awake because of a big meeting in the morning or a growing list of to-dos. Indeed, they just need a little nudge in the right direction.

Let’s examine four different scenarios of bedtime difficulties and four different homeopathic medicines that can bring order to bedtime chaos.

Joette Calabrese, Practical Homeopathy®, Put Your Kids to Bed: 4 Remarkable Homeopathic Remedies for Getting Kids to Sleep Through the Night
1. Chamomilla 200C
For the fractious, irritable child, Chamomilla 200C (employed twice daily until very much better) has historically been shown to calm the child, allowing them to fall asleep more readily when bedtime rolls around.

This child may be particularly sensitive to pain. Consequently, Chamomilla would be a first consideration if the child is teething. If none of these keynotes exist, then Chamomilla is probably not the correct remedy.

2. Nux vomica 30C
Sleep issues can often arise in children who have been exposed to conventional meds. Even if the child has not been subjected to their own OTC drugs or prescriptions, the pharmaceuticals used during pregnancy and delivery can also have a lasting effect on the unborn child.

Nux vomica 30C (employed twice daily until very much better) can help clear out those problems caused by exposure to meds. Other keynotes to watch for (aside from difficulty getting to sleep) might include waking between 2-4 a.m., a short temper, and, perhaps, constipation.

Joette Calabrese, Practical Homeopathy®, Put Your Kids to Bed: 4 Remarkable Homeopathic Remedies for Getting Kids to Sleep Through the Night
3. Coffea cruda 200C
Coffea is another homeopathic remedy to consider for overstimulation from meds. However, the overall picture is slightly different. The child can go to sleep initially, but wakes up. Goes back to sleep, then wakes up. Over and over. It’s not that they can’t go to sleep; they just can’t stay asleep.

If the child is nursing, this pattern can also result from Mom drinking coffee, eating chocolate or other stimulating substances. This child will appear busy, busy, busy during the day, and perhaps a bit nervous or anxious. Unlike the other remedies discussed here, Coffea 200C would be utilized once a day, before bed.

Joette Calabrese, Practical Homeopathy®, Put Your Kids to Bed: 4 Remarkable Homeopathic Remedies for Getting Kids to Sleep Through the Night
4. Pulsatilla nigricans 200C
This child is sweet, yet can be described as clingy and maybe even needy. At night, she wakes up feeling forsaken. “Where is everybody? Why am I all alone? Where’d everyone go?” This child needs affection and attention, so bedtime is difficult for them.

Don’t read too much into this, but if this sounds like what you’re witnessing, Pulsatilla 200C (used twice daily until very much better) can ease the child’s separation anxiety, allowing them to sleep through the night in their own bed with comfort.

06/04/2025

This is a very interesting film about Homeopathy being shown on April 10th-18th:
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This new documentary is a must-watch for anyone seeking alternatives to conventional medicine, curious about the healing potential of homeopathy, or interested in understanding how this modality can benefit both individuals and communities worldwide.

06/02/2025

Brilliant video to introduce people to EFT tapping of which I have been an Cert Advanced practitioner of since 2002!!

24/01/2025

Remedies Perfect for Home Prescribers
These remedies are approachable and highly effective for seasonal complaints. They’re a great addition to any winter first aid kit.

1. Phosphoric Acid (Phos-ac)
The winter energy boost
Winter fatigue is real, especially after a bout of illness. Phos-ac is your go-to remedy when someone feels emotionally flat and physically drained.

Keynotes: Apathy and emotional flatness after illness or stress; physical weakness; craving for refreshing, juicy foods or drinks.
Why it’s helpful: It’s a gentle but powerful pick-me-up for recovery after flu, stress, or those long, dark winter days.
2. Kali Bichromicum (Kali-bi)
Sinus congestion specialist
Thick, stringy mucus that just won’t budge? Kali-bi is the remedy for stubborn sinus infections or post-nasal drip.

Keynotes: Thick, sticky, yellow-green mucus; pressure and pain at the root of the nose; worse in the morning; sinus congestion that feels blocked.
Why it’s helpful: This remedy works wonders for addressing persistent sinus issues, helping to ease pressure and promote drainage.
3. Phosphorus
For coughs with a burning twist
Phosphorus is ideal for cases where the cough is accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest or when patients feel anxious and depleted.

Keynotes: Burning pain in the chest with a dry, tickling cough; thirst for cold drinks; emotional sensitivity and anxiety.
Why it’s helpful: It’s a brilliant choice for respiratory complaints with emotional or nervous system involvement.
4. Hepar Sulphuris (Hepar Sulph)
For raw, sharp throats
If a sore throat feels like there’s a splinter stuck in it, Hepar Sulph is the answer.

Keynotes: Splinter-like pain in the throat; hypersensitivity to cold air; hoarseness and rawness in the throat.
Why it’s helpful: It’s like a soothing balm for those sharp, stabbing throat pains, especially when the cold makes everything feel worse. Hepar Sulph works quickly, bringing relief when you need it most.
5. Lycopodium
Digestive relief for winter indulgence
Winter meals can sometimes feel heavier than we expect, leaving digestion sluggish and uncomfortable. Lycopodium is here to ease those post-dinner struggles.

Keynotes: Bloating and indigestion after overeating; flatulence and a preference for warm food and drink; symptoms worse in the late afternoon.
Why it’s helpful: When rich or heavy meals leave your stomach feeling overworked, Lycopodium helps restore balance and get digestion back on track.
Advanced Remedies for Practitioners
These remedies are particularly suited to complex cough cases, making them ideal for qualified homeopaths managing challenging winter conditions.

6. Causticum
The lingering cough remedy
Deep, rattling coughs and hoarseness after a cold or flu are where Causticum shines.

Keynotes: Deep, hoarse cough or hacking cough with loss of voice; symptoms improve with warm drinks; weakness in the chest.
When to use it: It’s particularly helpful for older patients or those with weakened constitutions who struggle to shake off lingering symptoms.
7. Rumex Crispus (Yellow Dock)
Relief for persistent tickly coughs
Rumex is an excellent remedy for persistent, dry, tickling coughs that are aggravated by exposure to cold air or drafts. Its affinity for the throat and upper respiratory tract makes it particularly useful in managing these frustrating and often recurring symptoms.

Keynotes: Dry, tickling cough aggravated by cold air or drafts; cough felt in the throat pit; relief from covering the mouth and nose.
When to use it: Ideal for patients experiencing unrelenting tickly coughs that are exacerbated by environmental exposure, particularly in cold weather conditions.
8. Spongia Tosta
Croupy, barking coughs
Spongia is a valuable remedy for managing dry, barking, croupy coughs that disrupt sleep and cause distress. It is particularly effective in addressing coughs that worsen at night, leaving patients exhausted.

Keynotes: Dry, barking, croupy cough that sounds like sawing wood; worse at night; improved by warm drinks.
When to use it: Especially indicated for severe, dry coughs in both children and adults, especially when symptoms persist overnight and warmth provides relief.
9. Carbo Vegetabilis (Carbo Veg)
For breathlessness and oxygen support
Carbo Veg is a key remedy when a cough or illness leaves someone feeling short of breath, weak, and in need of fresh air. It’s especially useful when there’s a sense of heaviness or stagnation in the chest, as if the body is struggling to get enough oxygen.

Keynotes: Breathlessness with a desire for fresh air; extreme weakness; pale or bluish skin; worse in warm, stuffy rooms.
When to use it: Ideal for cases where the respiratory system feels sluggish, and there’s a need for renewal and vitality.
10. Stannum Metallicum (Stannum)
The exhausted chest remedy
For coughs that leave the chest feeling weak and depleted, Stannum is a go-to remedy. It’s particularly suited for wet, productive coughs with yellow-green mucus and a sense of exhaustion that accompanies each bout of coughing.

Keynotes: Weakness in the chest; fatigue from coughing; wet, productive cough with yellow-green expectoration; worse from talking or laughing.
When to use it: Best for cases where coughing drains all energy, leaving the person feeling completely worn out.

24/01/2025

Remedies for Winter Colds
Often, the reason we catch colds/flus is because our immune system has been weakened and it is in this weakened state that it is not able to resist the onset of the infection
Most practitioners today believe that a lifestyle which includes a balanced diet of fresh fruit, vegetables and good quality protein and fats with regular physical exercise is better than a diet high in processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle. Smoking and alcohol in excess also reduce the ability of your immune system to fight off infection. However, even with the best diet and a relatively stress-free life, we will, all of us, inevitably catch a cold or the flu.
So, how can homeopathy help? Here are four remedies that are regularly prescribed for winter ailments:
Aconite
One of the remedies most frequently used in winter is Aconite and it is usually recommended when symptoms of a cold come on suddenly, typically after exposure to a dry chilly wind. There may be a severe headache, which is often described in terms of fullness, or heaviness and may be centred on the left temple and is usually throbbing in nature. The face is typically flushed, hot and red with dry, sore and bloodshot eyes. The throat is normally red and dry with a sensation as if something were “stuck in the throat”. From this, it may be understood that these symptoms of heat and dryness, affecting the left side of the body, with an acute sensitivity to cold winds or draughts are those which may be successfully treated with Aconite.
This remedy may also be used to treat a painful, dry, hacking cough which manifests itself with a feeling of tension and pressure in the left side of the chest.
Gelsemium
A remedy that is recognised and accepted for use in colds which is made from yellow jasmine. The symptoms for which this remedy is ideally suited are feelings of weakness and a trembling sensation in the legs and an all over tiredness. Also, it is very beneficial for people who feel apathetic, lethargic and who want nothing more than just to lie quietly, undisturbed. The tiredness that lingers after flu, or a similar viral infection, responds well to Gelsemium. Many sufferers of these types of illnesses describe a headache as if a very tight elastic band has been put around their heads and again this common, but distressing symptom, may be helped by this remedy. Whilst Aconite suits patients who feel hot and burning, other patients who experience shivers and chills, accompanied by deprivation of sleep caused by the mind being unable to relax will do well with Gelsemium.
Allium Cepa
This is a homeopathic remedy that has proved itself in the treatment of a simple cold which presents with a nose that is sore and constantly drips and with eyes that water. As this remedy is made from red onion, it should be no surprise that the symptoms which are induced by exposure to it are those which the remedy can help to alleviate. The top lip of the mouth can become red and sore, and sneezing is a major problem. A further symptom is an annoying tickle in the throat which is usually very sore and accompanied by a hoarseness of the voice. For these symptoms and a hacking, tickling cough, Allium cepa will probably really help.
Euphrasia
By now, almost everyone will be aware from experience that with almost two hundred recognised rhinoviruses, the symptoms, although generally similar, have subtle variations; a running nose may be the predominant feature of one, whereas a blocked nose may be the symptom of another. One virus may produce a sore throat and another a mild but burning earache and it is because of these subtle variations that the homeopathic remedies that are recommended also work in slightly different ways. An example of this is Euphrasia, also called eyebright, which in many ways works like Allium cepa, with the difference that this is suggested for an infection that inflames and reddens the eyes, accompanied by catarrh. Other annoying and distressing symptoms which are associated with flu and cold-like viral illnesses are painful joints and aching muscles which can be debilitating. Whilst the remedies discussed so far will all help in some way to alleviate these, when they are severe, Eupatorium perfoliatum is recommended.
Choose the remedy above that most closely matches your symptoms and purchase it in a 30c potency. Take 1, 3 times a day for 3-7 days and stop when your symptoms are markedly better. If you are unsure always check with a qualified homeopath.

17/01/2025

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'Tis the season for chilblains, frostbite, dry skin, colds, flu and depression. Which homeopathic medicines are needed as winter sets in?

18/10/2024

12/09/2024

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This gives homeopathic alternatives for the 35 conditions GPs have been told not to prescribe for anymore!!

22/08/2024

Useful Remedies to Consider for Anxiety Support from Chantry Health
Aconite – this is the remedy for people who have feelings of pure panic. Their fright might have been triggered by a shock or bad experience. Their anxiety feels immediate and intense, and they may feel as if they are going to die, that they will not survive. These feelings can happen at any time but may be much worse at night – the four o’clock in the morning meltdown!
Argentum-Nitricum – a good remedy where someone is worried and anxious, but not terrified. This can be around an upcoming event or journey for example. There may be a fear of heights, flying or claustrophobia. They can be the sort of person who does things quickly, rushing around in a hurry. When they feel nervous, it may give them diarrhoea.
Arsenicum-Album – this remedy comes to mind when someone feels anxious, needs company and a lot of reassurance. Their worries may be varied and immediate, or concerning bigger issues such as their health. They may be restless and find it hard to settle. This is another remedy where night times may feel much worse.
Gelsemium – this can be supportive when someone has anticipatory anxiety. That exam or dentist’s trip looming in the future. Or it may be that they have been thrown into a state of anxiety after a shock or bad news. They may feel wobbly and shaky, and can have that “rabbit in the headlights” feeling of being paralysed by fear.
Lycopodium – this is another remedy that can help to support someone when they have anticipatory anxiety. There may be a really strong sense of dread around a particular event such as giving a speech or presentation, perform on stage, take a test, etc. A situation where they may feel at risk of being exposed, getting it wrong, failing. Although once they are in that situation they perform well. They may find these nerves can go to their stomach and they may feel butterflies or have an upset stomach beforehand.
How to Take Remedies for Support with Anxiety
You can find some homeopathic remedies for anxiety at your local independent health food shop. They often stock remedies in a 6c or slightly stronger as a 30c. You can start with a lower strength, taking it two, three or four times a day depending upon how you feel and how you respond. It is best to start gently and build up to the level you need to help you. You can increase the strength and frequency if you feel you need a little more support, and reduce the dose, or stop, when the remedy is needed less or not at all.

Just as choosing the remedy is very individual, so is the dosage regimen. You can alternate remedies and use combinations. You can tailor it to what works best for you. Homeopaths and homeopathic pharmacies will have access to, and work with, a greater range of remedies in a wider selection of potencies than you can buy off the shelf.

Practical Support Measures
It is also important to check if you are inadvertently doing anything that is raising your anxiety levels unnecessarily.

For some, widely fluctuating blood sugar levels can contribute to feeling on edge, nervy or fuzzy headed. Making sure you are eating healthily, regularly and finding foods that release their energy slowly over time can help.

Coffee can also be worth considering your caffeine intake. Whilst it might not be the root cause of anxiety (unless you drink strong coffee by the bucket-load every day!) it might be fuelling feelings of anxiety. If you think it might be, don’t go cold turkey! Notch it down gently over a few days and weeks and see if you notice a difference.

Are there things you do that may exacerbate your worry levels but are just part of your daily routines that you do on auto-pilot? For example, a holiday from news media can be refreshing. Making changes like having a no TV night when you chat with your family, bake cakes, play board games, read, listen to music or a play on the radio, go to the cinema, a concert or see friends. Whatever gives you a boost and allows your system to relax and reboot.

Anxiety – Considering the Bigger Picture
Anxiety has a function. When experienced at an appropriate level to the situation and for a short period is not usually an issue. Self-help homeopathic remedies for anxiety are one way to find some support for everyday challenges.

However, when anxiety becomes too intense or too prolonged it has implications for our happiness and health in the short and long term. Anyone who has experienced a full-blown panic attack can tell you of the sheer power of the chemicals that are released in our system that make our hearts and minds race.

It can wear us out. Our adrenal glands respond to stress by releasing a number of hormones – including adrenaline and cortisol. This is the flight, fight or freeze response. Whilst it might keep us alive in moments of real danger it is not good for us in the long run. Read more about this, and why relaxation is important for our health and happiness in my post on self-hypnosis for relaxation.

Most people will have things that worry them. However, if you feel it is more than you can manage, it can be good to explore ways to work with why you feel anxious. And how non habit-forming approaches such as homeopathy to support you.

Finding a Homeopath for Support with Anxiety
You can find a homeopath who offers you individually tailored advice and health support. Find a Homeopath draws upon the main professional registers across the UK. You can read from many positive testimonials from people who found homeopathy helped them with their anxiety.

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09/08/2024

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09/08/2024

Scan the following list for the problem you want to treat, note the remedy (or remedies) indicated and then check the remedy list to see which one suits best.

Anaphylaxis: Acon; Apis.

Bites and stings: Apis; Arn; Canth; Led.

Blisters: Canth; Rhus-t.

Bruises: Arn; Led.

Burns and scalds: Canth; Urt-u.

Cuts, scrapes and puncture wounds: Arn; Calend; Hyper; Led.

Dental Work: Arn; Hyper; Ruta.

Electroshock: Phos.

Eye injuries: Arn; Led; Euphr; Symph.

Food poisoning: Ars; Nux-v.

Fractures: Arn; Symph.

Heat stroke or exhaustion: Bell; Glon.

Hyperventilation: Acon.

Motion sickness: Cocc; Tabac.

Nosebleeds: Arn; Phos.

Overindulgence and hangover: Nux-v

Panic and Shock: Acon.

Poison Ivy: Rhus-t.

Splinters, thorns, glass shards: Sil.

Sprains and strains: Arn; Hyper; Led; Rhus-t; Ruta.