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Homeopathy For Summer Sun
Exquisite summer is actually upon us - and though it hasn't been as hot as past summers the sunny weather beckons us out of our homes, out of the city and into the great outdoors! This is also a time of insect stings, sunburns, falls and injuries. Homeopathy provides wonderful relief of summer hurts, so you can focus on the fun.
Apis Melifica This remedy, in my opinion, is worth it's weight in gold. I recently was bitten by some horrific insect and regular applications of Apis Gel kept the itching and burning to a minimum. Apis is great on any insect bite or sting. You can apply the gel topically or take the remedy at a 30C potency as needed to calm the itch. This remedy is also used for allergic reactions where there is inflammation, swelling and burning. Use this remedy for allergic reactions to bee and wasp stings.
Ledum is another important remedy in bites, stings, and puncture wounds. Often comes in combination with Apis in a gel. Use for puncture wounds such as stepping on a nail, wounds around nerve areas. Some people swear that this remedy taken before exposure to mosquitos will act as a repellant. Try it out, you be the judge.
Belladonna is a fantastic remedy for sunburn and heatstroke. Actually any ailments from being out in the sun for too long can respond well to a dose of Belladonna. Especially throbbing headaches, redness and heat. You can also try cantharis 30C for stinging blistering sunburn.
Calendula, speaking of sunburn, you may want to apply some Calendula cream or gel to a sunburn, or rash and the mother tincture to an abrasion. This remedy should be standard in any one's first aid kit. Any skin that needs soothing will love Calendula. Calendula also works as an antiseptic to help avoid and clear infections.
Rhus Tox, Did you wander into the woods and come across poison ivy poison oak? Try a few doses of Rhus Tox 30C to ease the itch. Also apply Calendula topically.
Arnica: For those falls, accidents and bruising arnica is the first remedy to grab. I like using it in a 200C potency in emergencies. Use for any soft tissue inflammation, also great for shock.
Have any more questions, call the store, we always have Homeopaths around ready to dispense good advice.
Riverdale will soon be offering Summer Remedy Kits - come by to find out more or pick one up!
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Healthy Mama
 Riverdale Homeopathy is ecstatic to introduce Healthy Mama, a holistic care program for expectant moms. The program includes Homeopathic Consultations, Nutritional Guidance, and pampering Massage or Acupunture. Visit us on line for more information |
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Riverdale Homeopathy Welcomes
Rebecca Gower
Rebecca will be joining our staff working in the storefront, answering calls, helping with orders, and giving excellent advice to those in need!
Rebecca graduated from The Toronto School of Homeopathy where she received in-depth training in
homeopathic medicine and the medical sciences. As part of her homeopathic studies, Rebecca
completed an honours thesis on using Homeopathy to treat people living
with HIV/AIDS. She has also studied other holistic modalities including
Reiki and Herbal medicine. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Arts degree in
History and African Studies as well as a Master of Arts degree in
African History. Her academic research focused on looking at women and
traditional medicine in the context of HIV/AIDS in East Africa. She is
continuing to hone her skills by studying with renowned homeopaths
Joseph Kellerstein and Andre Saine.
Prior to becoming a Homeopathic Physician, Rebecca worked with
diverse groups of people in a variety of community health settings
including pregnant women and young families, youth, newcomers and
people living with HIV/AIDS. She continues to bring a passion for
equity and access to her work in homeopathy. Particular areas of
interest are women's health, children's health, LGBT health and People
Living with HIV/AIDS. |
