Homeopathy for Summer: Your book, your bag, your skin

Summer Greetings from all at The Art Of Cure,


What can I do if my child is sick?

For simple mild conditions many parents are interested in starting home treatment with hopes of not needing to go to the doctor. I love doing workshops on this subject and teaching parents to be empowered, you can learn to help your babies on your own in the beginning stages of illness. One option is to use the A to Z section of a book I personally love and recommend: Natural Baby and Childcare by: Lauren Feder. You can look up common complaints for children & (adults too). The suggestions are compiled from Dr. Lauren's experience (and other parents)in treating her own babies when illness shows up at their home. It is empowering for parents to be able to treat mild conditions.

Remedies for Travel:

The summer is now upon us which means many of us will be leaving town for vacation. I am often asked about natural medicines to bring on the trip for prevention or just in case someone gets sick. I have found it invaluable to bring some of the more common homeopathic medication and herbs; travels kits are a cost effective option. Especially for time changes and jet lag, consider boosting up with PROBIOTICS which is great for the gut.

Homeopathy for your summer bag:

ARINCA: I highly recommend keeping ARNICA with you (which I keep in my purse all the time) to treat all bumps and bruises. I like to give it to my boys when they might hit their head or fall down. I recommend Arnica to all my clients for all active and contact sports, injuries, and after surgery care.
APIS MELLIFICA: This is great to have on hand in the event of a bee sting that is improved by cold and the person is experiencing swelling and intense itching.

Sunblocks and Sunscreens:
(Excerpt from Natural Baby and Childcare by Lauren Feder, M.D.)

At the beginning of your outdoor season, take your child out for ten minutes a day, preferably in the morning hours before 10 a.m. and increase exposure time gradually. Avoid the noon hour outside. Gradual exposure allows her skin to become accustomed to the sun, and within several weeks, she will be at less risk for sunburn. If skin ever appears too red, go inside. When outside, drink plenty of water and eat vegetables (the antioxidants in vegetables help protect against sun radiation). Be sensible and avoid excess exposure.
Sunscreens are absorbed into the skin creating a chemical sun barrier which are usually invisible when rubbed into the skin. I prefer and recommend the use of the more natural varieties that are chemical free and PABA free.. PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is known to cause allergy and is rarely used these days.
In addition, emerging research suggests sunscreens may not be enough to prevent skin cancer, since they do not offer protection against the formation of moles, which have been implicated in skin cancer, including the common and sometimes fatal form, melanoma. Only clothing can prevent moles from forming on the skin.
Most sun damage occurs during childhood, so it is particularly important to take precautions in these early years. Children and babies are more vulnerable to the effects of the sun and should be well covered, whatever the weather. Dress your child in a long white t-shirt (an adult sized t-shirt can be used to protect legs) and hat. The hat should also protect the eyes. If this is not sufficient, consider sunglasses with 100 percent UV filtration. Clothes provide minimal protection with an SPF of 5.9. and remember that sunscreen should not be used on babies less than six months old.