Carmen Buzoianu Homeopath

20/03/2026

WHY ARE SO MANY SEA REMEDIES EFFECTIVE FOR THE HORMONAL SYSTEM?

Of course there are more remedies that have an affinity with the hormonal system, particularly the female one, however, sea remedies seem to have a particular special relationship with the hormonal/endocrine system and I was wondering whether there is a reason for this...
My personal opinion is that the sea is about fluidity, motion and changes in pressure; this motion is very much affected by lunar phases, just like we all are to some extent but particularly women, for obvious physiological reasons. Women's hormonal system is more subjected to ebbs and flows, which is perfectly natural. The symptoms and issues start when we get "stuck" in a particular state and the flow is interrupted or obstructed and that's where sea remedies can help.
You can find the complete video course on Sea Remedies on my Patreon channel or my online store; the E-book is in the works and will be available soon!

17/03/2026

Kali carb is a remedy often needed when there is deep physical weakness, especially in the back, chest, or lungs. It is known for symptoms that become worse around 2–4 am, waking the person from sleep.

It suits people who are conscientious, responsible, and easily exhausted, often pushing themselves too hard.

When to think of Kali carb:

• Back pain or weakness in the lower back
• Breathing difficulty or cough around 3 am
• Asthma or chest complaints worse at night
• Strong chilliness and sensitivity to cold
• Bloating and digestive discomfort after eating
• Tendency to fatigue easily

Physical picture:

• Puffiness or swelling around the eyelids
• Stiffness in the back, especially lower back
• Weak digestion with gas and fullness
• Chest feels tight or restricted
• Waking regularly around 3 am

Emotional picture

• Responsible and duty driven
• Worries about family and security
• May feel anxious about health or future
• Tends to push through fatigue

Modality snapshot:

Worse from cold air, early morning, drafts, lying on painful side
Better from warmth, pressure, sitting upright

14/03/2026

Most people discover homeopathy by accident.

Someone gives them Arnica for a bruise.
A remedy helps their child sleep better.
A friend suggests something natural for a cold.

And suddenly they start wondering…

How does this actually work?

What surprises many people is that homeopathy is not just about taking remedies. There is a real skill behind choosing the right one.

Two people can have the same headache and need completely different remedies.

When you start learning how to recognise remedy pictures, everything changes. You become more confident using remedies for yourself and your family and you begin to see health in a completely new way.

That is exactly what we teach in our Home Prescriber Certificate Course at the Irish School of Homeopathy.

It is designed for beginners and curious minds who want to understand homeopathy properly and feel confident using remedies in everyday life.

If you have ever thought
“I wish I knew how to choose the right remedy”

This course might be exactly what you are looking for.

More details here:
https://ish.ie/courses/hpc/

12/03/2026

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE A HOMEOPATH FOR CHRONIC SYMPTOMS

Here is a small list of things a homeopath needs to consider before prescribing for a chronic condition. There is more but I couldn't fit it all into the one picture.
This is why the first consultation (at least with me) usually lasts at least one hour.
And this is why I cannot give advice on what remedy and what potency to take for random conditions given in random comments on this page.
Think about it like this: even if I suggested a remedy for some chronic condition you ask about, how do I know what potency to give you? How do I know when to repeat if I don't know your reactions? What happens if you have an aggravation? And btw, how can you take health advise from someone you have never even met?
I hope this makes sense :-)

11/03/2026

Digestive upset can come suddenly and leave a person exhausted and uncomfortable. In homeopathy there are several remedies often considered when diarrhoea appears. The choice is always based on the individual pattern of symptoms rather than only the diagnosis.

Here are a few remedies often discussed in homeopathic literature.

Arsenicum album
Often considered when diarrhoea comes with burning pains, restlessness and great weakness. The person may feel chilly, anxious and may take small sips of water frequently. Symptoms can worsen after spoiled food.

Podophyllum
Known for very profuse, watery diarrhoea that may come suddenly, often early in the morning. There can be gurgling in the abdomen and weakness after the episode.

Aloe socotrina
Helpful when there is a strong urgency and difficulty holding stool. There may be a feeling of fullness or rumbling in the lower abdomen.

Chamomilla
Often thought about in children when diarrhoea comes with irritability and sensitivity. The child may want to be carried and becomes very upset with discomfort.

Veratrum album
Considered when diarrhoea is very intense and comes with weakness, cold sweat or vomiting.

In homeopathy the most suitable remedy depends on the whole picture of symptoms. Persistent diarrhoea, dehydration or symptoms in young children should always be assessed by a qualified health professional.

Homeopathic remedies are usually chosen individually and ideally under guidance of a qualified practitioner.

11/03/2026

NAT PHOS (Sodium phosphate)
WHY LACTIC ACID IS A MINERAL PROBLEM, NOT JUST A MUSCLE PROBLEM

Schuessler described Nat phos as the mineral that maintains the correct balance between acids and alkalinity inside the body’s fluids and tissues.

The key principle is simple:
Acids are constantly produced by normal metabolism.
They must be neutralised, buffered, or eliminated - otherwise they begin to interfere with cellular chemistry.

Nat phos is one of the primary regulators of that balance.

The biological mechanism:
Every cell produces acidic by-products as it generates energy.

These include acids produced from:
▪ sugar metabolism
▪ fat metabolism
▪ protein breakdown
▪ microbial fermentation in the gut

When Nat phos is sufficient:
▪ excess acids are neutralised
▪ metabolic waste remains soluble
▪ digestion proceeds smoothly
▪ tissues maintain their proper chemical environment

But when Nat phos becomes deficient, acids begin to accumulate.
This alters the chemistry of tissues and fluids.

Instead of remaining dissolved and easily eliminated, metabolic acids begin to irritate tissues and disrupt normal biological processes.

Common early signs include:
▪ sour stomach
▪ acid reflux
▪ burning digestion
▪ sour belching
▪ yellow coating on the tongue
▪ loose, acidic stools
These are not random symptoms.

They are signals that the body is struggling to neutralise the acids produced during metabolism.
Nat phos restores the chemical conditions that allow digestion and metabolism to proceed smoothly.

One of the most important roles of Nat phos is in the breakdown and processing of sugars and fats.
When carbohydrate metabolism is incomplete, acidic by-products accumulate.

This can produce symptoms such as:
▪ sugar cravings
▪ fatigue after sweets
▪ bloating from fermentation
▪ sour digestive symptoms

Nat phos does not remove sugar from the diet.
Instead, it restores the mineral conditions required to process sugars efficiently and prevent acidic residue from accumulating.

A typical picture of Nat phos deficiency
People who:
▪ crave sweets
▪ struggle with acid reflux
▪ experience bloating after carbohydrates
▪ have sour digestive symptoms
▪ notice yellow tongue coatings
These people are often not simply dealing with “too much acid in the diet.”
They are dealing with incomplete acid neutralisation at the cellular level.

Nat phos does not suppress acid production.
It restores the biochemical conditions that allow acids to be neutralised, processed, and eliminated properly.

And that is why Nat phos is one of the key minerals involved in maintaining metabolic balance throughout the body.

09/03/2026

In homeopathy we do not treat only the diagnosis. We look at how a person experiences their symptoms.

Two people with the same headache may need completely different remedies.

One person may feel worse from noise and want to lie quietly in a dark room.

Another may feel better walking outside in fresh air.

These small details guide the choice of remedy.

This is why homeopathy is often described as individualised medicine.

07/03/2026

Introduction to Homeopathy for Plants 🌱

If you’re curious about supporting plant health in a more holistic way, this pre-recorded webinar offers a clear introduction to homeopathy for plants.

It covers:

• The principles behind plant homeopathy

• How it can support growth and resilience

• Practical application on crops and pasture

• Where it fits within a whole-farm system

Straightforward. Informative. Available to watch anytime.

If you’re exploring ways to strengthen plant health rather than just reacting to problems, this is a useful place to begin.

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06/03/2026

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

Tissue salts Calc Phos and Calc Fluor help balance calcium metabolism and absorb calcium where needed, in strong bones and strong teeth.

CALCIUM IN BIOLOGY - More important (and varied in function) than most people realise.

When most people think of calcium, they think of bones.
But calcium’s role in the body is far broader than that.

Calcium helps tissues hold their shape.
It contributes to growth and structural development.
It supports muscle contraction and cellular signalling.
It plays a part in maintaining stability across connective tissue, skin, and even the integrity of blood vessels.
It is involved anywhere the body needs firmness, organisation, or controlled response, and so much more.

Calcium issues rarely show up as a simple lack of intake.

Many people consume adequate calcium. Yet we still see delayed growth, weak enamel, poor structural tone, slow recovery, brittle tissues, or instability in connective structures.

The question is often not “Are we getting enough?”
It is “Is the body using it correctly, and are we getting it in the right form?”

In biochemistry, calcium does not act as one single function. It participates in different processes depending on how it is combined and where it is active. One form supports growth and development. Another contributes to elasticity and tensile strength. Another becomes important when repair, purification and resolution are required.

Same mineral element. Different biological roles.

When we reduce calcium to a supplement for bones, we miss a lot of the picture.

Understanding its broader function changes how we read symptoms. Instead of reaching for more calcium automatically, we begin asking which aspect of structure, stability, or repair is under strain.
What form of calcium is needed?

That distinction matters more than most people realise.

04/03/2026

Brilliant tissue salt to support drynessa nywhere in the body or fluid accumulation. Great in pregnancy for swollen ankles.

NAT MUR ( #8) — WHY WATER IS A VEHICLE, NOT JUST A VOLUME

Nat mur is often described as “the fluid balance mineral.”
That’s only half the story.

Schuessler makes something much more precise clear in the text:
Sodium Chloride uses water to build up and carry on the functions of life, and also as a vehicle to eliminate waste substances.

That sentence reframes everything. Nat mur does not merely “hold” water.
It makes water usable.

The biological mechanism:
The human body is roughly 70% water. But water alone is inert.

Without Sodium Chloride:
▪ water cannot distribute properly
▪ nutrients cannot be transported efficiently
▪ waste cannot be mobilised
▪ metabolic exchange slows
Nat mur gives water its functional direction.

When Sodium Chloride is sufficient:
▪ intercellular fluids remain active
▪ nutrients dissolve and move where needed
▪ metabolic by-products are carried away
▪ mucous membranes maintain proper hydration
Water becomes a transport medium.

When Nat mur is deficient:
▪ water stagnates
▪ elimination slows
▪ fluids pool rather than circulate
▪ waste remains lodged in tissues

This is not dehydration in the conventional sense.
It is loss of water intelligence, loss of its functional powers.

Why elimination suffers
Schuessler states clearly that Sodium Chloride acts as a vehicle to eliminate waste substances. Not because Nat mur itself holds waste, but because Sodium chloride / Nat mur regulates the osmotic balance that allows water to move through tissues correctly.
Proper osmotic balance ensures that water can dissolve, transport, and eliminate metabolic waste efficiently.
When Nat mur is deficient, water may be present - but its movement across cellular membranes becomes impaired. This disrupts nutrient delivery and slows waste removal (one of the main reasons a Nat mur deficiency so quickly leads to secondary and tertiary deficiencies - inhibited transport effects everything! ).

Without proper Nat mur:
▪ waste products cannot dissolve correctly
▪ toxins are not carried out efficiently
▪ tissues retain metabolic residue
▪ areas become too dry while others become waterlogged

This explains why Nat mur deficiency often presents with:
▪ puffiness
▪ sluggish digestion
▪ dull headaches
▪ fatigue
▪ inflamed mucosa
▪ alternating dryness and excess discharge
Water is present — but it is not moving waste.

The sodium triad:
Nat phos attracts fluids to the cells
Nat mur distributes those fluids
Nat sulph excretes them

But if Nat mur fails, the whole sodium rhythm fails.
Nat mur is the middle regulator.

A practical way this shows up today
People who:
▪ retain water but feel internally dry
▪ experience puffy face or eyelids
▪ wake feeling tired each morning
▪ feel worse in the suns heat
▪ crave salt yet feel bloated
They are failing to use water as a transport system.

Nat mur does not drain, like Nat sulph does.
It restores functional fluid movement.

And that is why Schuessler calls it the most fundamental tissue salt.
Because without correctly regulated water, no other mineral can do its job efficiently!

And this is also the most common mineral deficiency I see in patients today.
Remember, tissue salts restore balance and function, and this is true for cases of lack or an overabundance of certain minerals.

In today's world, many processed foods will use salt to help cover the bitter notes of chemical additives and as general flavour enhancements to make processed foods more palatable. Helping to make this the most commonly out of balance mineral of the 12 essential cell-salts.