Santangelo Homeopathy- Kristen Santangelo CCH

03/19/2026

Rhus tox tips and tricks-

Homeopathic Rhus toxicodendron, homeopathic poison ivy is known as "the rusty gate remedy". It offers relief for those who feel stiff when they first start moving and better once they have moved around a bit. Another indication is for stiffness that is better from warmth, like a hot pack or warm shower. They often are worse for cold weather and applications.

Homeopathic Rhus tox can be taken intermittently during the gardening season to help lessen the reaction to poison ivy exposure. I just took my first monthly dose this week. If you happen to get poison ivy, there are many possible remedies that can help relieve the itching and rash.

02/21/2026

Get to know Homeopathic Ipecacuanha.

Over the years I have seen this remedy work again and again giving relief for severe symptoms. It is a must have for the home kit. Below are some indications for its use.

-Migraines and headaches accompanied by nausea and/ or vomiting.

-Asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchiolitis, rattling, suffocative or wheezing coughs which may be accompanied by nausea and /or vomiting. Trouble breathing from the severity of cough.

-Heavy uterine bleeding with bright red, unclotted blood that comes in gushes. The period or hemorrhage may be painful and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, feeling lightheaded or fainting.

-Unrelenting nausea and vomiting. Vomiting does not give any relief from the nausea. Tongue is clean (not coated).

This is remedy is a good example of the homeopathic principle like cures like. The plant in its material form when ingested causes nausea and vomiting, when prepared homeopathically the remedy can relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

02/07/2026

Get to know Homeopathic Ruta graveolens.

Ruta is a must have for the home kit. It has an affinity for eyes, tendons, joints, wrists, ankles, cartilage, periosteum (outer layer of the bones). A few indications for Ruta-

-Knees- knees that pop, meniscus tears, bakers cyst, knees that give out when walking, rising or going down stairs.
-Eyestrain from overuse such as from reading, staring at screens or doing fine detailed work such as sewing.
-Bone bruises. Nodular growths on bone.
-Helpful in some cases of frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, plantar fascitis, arthritis, osgood schlatter, bursitis, sprains, tendonitis.
-Helps relieve pain after getting the braces tightened.
-Helps maintain a chiropractic adjustment.

Ruta helps complaints of stiffness and weakness. Similar to Rhus tox. in that musculoskeletal complaints are worse first motion, better with continued motion, worse from cold and better from heat.

02/02/2026

Homeopathy for congestion in the ears.

Recently there have been a lot of complaints of clogged ears. There are a few options that earn top billing, in cell salts there is Kali sulph, Kali mur and Silica. The top choices homeopathics include Pulsatilla, Silica, Mercurius, Kali muriaticum and Kali sulphuricum. The other presenting symptoms a person experiences are used to select the best option.

01/28/2026

Get to know Homeopathic Hypericum.

This homeopathic is made from the herb you may be familiar with, St.Johns Wort. It is a must have for the homeopathic kit. Known as the Arnica of the nerves, a preeminent first aid remedy for pain.

Consider it for-
- Crush injuries, such as smashed fingers or toes.
- Injuries or impacts to nerve rich parts- fingers, toes, eyes, teeth, genitalia, spine including the tailbone.
- Tooth injuries, fractures, post dental work pain.
- Pain from a procedure, including; tongue-tie release, piercing, episiotomy.
- Pains that can be describe as- sharp, "pins and needles", shooting pain. Pinched nerve pain.
- Carpal tunnel.
-Sciatica with shooting pain.
- Laceration and puncture wound pain. In punctures where there is a concern about tetanus it can alternated with Homeopathic Ledum (while you are seeking medical attention).

01/27/2026

Homeopathy for painful cracked skin.

The right homeopathic can help relieve the discomfort and seal up these cracks and even lessen the tendency to get them.

A person needing homeopathic Petroleum may get cracks on the fingertips, hands and fingers or possibly elsewhere. The cracks tend to be deep and bloody. This remedy can also offer relief for those who work with petroleum products in their work or hobbies and it aggravates their skin. In general the remedy Petroleum helps skin conditions that are worse in the winter and better in the summer.

Homeopathic Graphites helps cracks that ooze a honey colored discharge that dries into golden crystals. The skin cracks may present on the hands, fingers, bends of elbows or knees, behind the ears, or the lips. The person who may benefit from Graphites tends to have thick, calloused skin that is slow to heal.

I used to experience cracks every winter but it is a rare occasion now from using these remedies.

01/27/2026

Deadline of 1/28/26 to take action and show your support of the Bill to secure access to Homeopathic Medicines. It only takes a moment!

Historic Moment! PLEASE Help!

After seven years of relentless advocacy, sleepless nights, and thousands of grassroots voices speaking up, a bill to protect homeopathy has been introduced in Congress.

Please tell your Congressional representative and both your U.S. Senators to Support the Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act (HR 7050). It's called the Homeopathic Medicines Act, for short.

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01/19/2026

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01/10/2026

Get to know the Homeopathic remedy-
Arum Triphyllum

Arum T. is a remedy that is useful for a few specific symptoms as listed below. It is not in typical home kits.

Relating to the lips, face, tongue.
- Raw, Chapped lips
- Cracks at the corners of the mouth.
- Irritated red skin on the lower half of the face.
- Picking at skin on the lips.
- Burning pain of the tongue.

Laryngitis/ Hoarseness- chronic issue or acute from overuse of voice. May be present with or without mucus and soreness.

Picking the nose as a chronic habit.

The remedy can be selected for a single symptom or two, all symptoms need not be present. I have seen it work wonders quickly in multiple cases.

01/04/2026

Homeopathic remedies to help flu symptoms (Part 4). Ocillococcinum

It's the remedy nobody can pronounce. You can call it Oscillo or it is pronounced Ocillo-cos-in-um. This is a product sold only by Boiron. If you buy a pack it comes in little tubes. The directions say to use 1 tube full as a dose but, you can save pellets by just filling the cup on the back of the tube and taking that as a dose. This remedy is used at the first signs of a cold or a flu when you feel sick but the symptoms haven't fully developed. One capful can also be used as a preventative if you will be traveling or will be in a large crowd, this isn't something you want to take everyday though.

Some of the early symptoms of illness may include- throbbing or bursting headache, earache, inflamed red eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, clear nasal discharge, hoarse voice, wet cough, fever with chills, muscle aches.

This is a must have remedy for your remedy stash and it is not included in common remedy kits. Boiron Oscillcoccinum is available at local natural food and natural pharmacies like Lionville Natural Pharmacies, Kimberton Whole Foods, and also at larger retailers that sell homeopathics. To buy this remedy from a homeopathic lab or supplier other than Boiron it is called Anas Barbariae.

12/31/2025

Homeopathic remedies to help Influenza (Part 3) Eupatorium Perfoliatum

-This remedy is helpful for those who have severe aching in the bones during the flu, with feeling as if the bones will break. Pain may cause moaning and restlessness.
-The fever is high, with the chills and shivers.
-Thirsty for cold drinks.
-Other possible indications- severe headache, head feels heavy, watery nasal discharge, nausea and vomiting, aching back and muscles.

Eupatorium is included in some larger homeopathic kits. It is worth purchasing if it is not in your remedy stash.

12/18/2025

Homeopathic remedies for support during Influenza (Part 2) -Bryonia Alba

Bryonia is a frequently indicated remedy when a person feels worse from the slightest movement.

Other symptoms person needing bryonia may exhibit-
-Slow development of symptoms.
-Dryness- chapped dry lips, dry mouth, constipation.
-Gulping thirst for cold drinks at intervals (not a sipper).
-Very irritable, wants to be left alone. Averse to answering questions.
-Bursting, splitting headache in back of the head or left side of forehead which is worsened by movement.
-Hard dry cough, worse movement.
-Fever with perspiration and chills.
-Feels warm, averse to a warm room.
-Joint pains worse movement.

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