This is from a series I wrote when I was blogging as a homeopathic health coach. It is basic information that I wanted to leave available for free but may not pertain to my most recent blogging venture :).
My Rationale
There are a couple of remedies here that everybody should have. I have also included a couple remedies that have been extremely beneficial to my family and that I believe are important for modern families to have. Here are quick descriptions of the remedies in alphabetical order.
Arnica montana
I think every homeopath would agree on this one. Even people who have never heard of homeopathy have had some sort of experience with Arnica. Arnica is a wonderful pain and injury remedy. Keep a 30C and 200C on hand for bumps, bruises, bleeding, headaches, and sprains. I give this routinely after any major bump and whenever there is bleeding. If nothing else, it buys a little time for choosing a more fitting remedy.
Arsenicum album
I think this is another common remedy that homeopaths far and wide would agree on as necessary in the home. Arsenicum is a great first remedy for any sort of tummy trouble. It's most commonly associated with food or water poisoning, but I give a 6C or 30C at the first sign of vomiting or diarrhea regardless of the cause. For my kids, this works 80% of the time. For myself and husband, who have more complicated issues as adults, it works about half the time.
Ferrum phos
This remedy is a must for inflammation. Whether you have a sore throat coming, a stuffy nose, or a mild fever, Ferrum phos will not go to waste in your home. I give this remedy in a 30C when there is a fever, regardless of the cause. If it helps, I keep using it. If it doesn't help, remember to switch remedies. I generally use a 6C with frequent dosing for colds and mild headaches. We also dissolve 6X pellets in our water bottles during the winter for immune support.
Nux vomica
Nux vomica was my introduction to chronic care in homeopathy, so it holds a special place in my heart. We use this mostly in a 6C because I'm often giving it before we experience symptoms. Nux vomica is a top remedy for over-indulgence of any kind. We have fairly strict diets, so we are bound to eat what we call "red light foods" when we are out of the house. In these cases, everybody gets a dose of Nux vomica in an attempt to avoid the gas, bloating, and indigestion that often comes from eating unfamiliar foods.
Phosphorus
Some who have studied homeopathy may look at this remedy and wonder why I'm including it in my top 5. I went back and forth a lot, but over the last year I have really noticed a need for this remedy in our society at large. We are inundated with EMFs, radiation, and WiFi exposure everywhere we go, and Phosphorus is an excellent remedy for balancing side effects of those things. Keep a 6C on hand for screen headaches, feelings of unrest, and after any sort of medical procedure where you've had anesthesia or localized numbing agents.
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