The Top Homeopathic Keynotes of Fever

A few weeks ago, we blogged about the “modalities” of joint pain; the concept of a modality being something that makes a person feel better or worse. Many professional homeopaths start with modalities to guide their remedy selection, but others start with something homeopaths call “keynotes”. Keynotes differ from “modalities” in that they represent “key” symptoms associated with a homeopathic remedy. Some homeopaths consider “keynotes” to be “strange, rare and peculiar symptoms that point to a specific remedy”. Some keynotes, however, are quite broad and can point to several remedies. Paul Herscu, ND writes about this in more detail in his article “A Closer Look at Keynotes”.

1-800 Homeopathy incorporates keynotes and modalities in our product descriptions to help guide your selection. In general, you can start with more common keynotes, and narrow your selection by getting more specific. To illustrate this let’s take a closer look at the top homeopathic keynotes of fever.

FEVER

When treating colds, coughs and flu with homeopathy, one of the major symptoms to pick up on is “fever”. But in classical homeopathy, the search for a remedy does not stop there. The symptom of fever branches into smaller categories, or “keynotes” as we referenced before. Common keynotes to look for with Fever are:

Sudden Onset – Did the fever come on quickly?

Gradual Onset – Did the fever come on Gradually?

Body Aches or Weakness

When deciding which “branch” to follow consider the most prominent keynote. A person may have body aches, but the most prominent thing about the fever is that it came on suddenly. Alternatively, the fever may have come on suddenly, but that was a day or more ago, and now the predominant keynote is “body aches” or “weakness”. Here’s more detail on each of these branches:

Sudden Onset
- First Response – Aconite
- with Flushed Face – Belladonna

Gradual Onset
- First Response – Ferrum phos

Body Aches, Weakness
- with Heaviness and dull mind – Gelsemium
- with Chills, shivering – Eupatorium
- with Grumpy disposition – Bryonia
- thirstless – Pulsatilla
- Thirsty
     Vomits soon after drinking cold – Phosphorus
     Small sips – Arsenicum alb

It's important to remember, that even though you may identify a keynote to guide you to a remedy selection, it's just as important to consider an individual's "totality of symptoms" and find a best match with those of the homeopathic remedy.

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 Please note: these statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Play your cards right for colds, flu & homeopathy

How different were your last few colds or flu? Were you in a restless haze or too full of bodyaches to even want to move? While most OTC cold and flu medicines work like a blanket to suppress miseries, homeopathy uses remedies that target symptoms on a case-by-case basis to promote a faster and healthier end to the miseries. Fortunately, we offer both the singles that stimulate cure in various cases, and the combinations that blend these singles to cover as many cases as possible all at once. These six singles are the most commonly needed remedies for easing cold and flu symptoms and thus, the most common ingredients in our cold and/or flu combinations.

Aconite is an ideal option for the first stages or signs of cold and flu when symptoms come on suddenly, especially after the body has been taxed by shock, frights, anger, cold drafts or getting chilled. Keys to look for are flushed face, headache, dry cough, sniffles, sore throat, sneezes, restlessness, raised sensitivity and fear– a sense that it is the worst possible case. Aconite has an uncanny knack for helping the body ease its symptoms, speed healing and find resolve ASAP.

Gelsemium: Typical heavy, almost paralytic, weakness and mental dullness symptoms plague its cold and flu misery. While restless inside, there's a marked heaviness and muscle pain that work against any exertion outside of unavoidable shivering with chills. The back, the limbs, even the eyeballs ache. Excitement - good or bad, or chilling weather, can definitely have a role in lowering resistance.

Pulsatilla -cold symptoms can feel as miserable as a flu. Congestion with thick yellow to green discharge is at the center of it's woes, blocking the nose or running profusely. Once it settles in, a constant cough kicks off in the evening. It is dry at night which makes you sit up and cough in fits to try to loosen it, which doesn't happen much until morning. Pulsatilla's modalities are key pointers – worse lying down or with exertion and much worse in a hot stuffy room, better with the window open as fresh air is a must. Sitting up helps, too.

Belladonna:  A desire to escape is understandable when its cold or flu miseries set in - fast and hot. Sudden, hot fevers and restlessness dominate. It has a flushed red face, heat alternating with chills and sensitivity of all senses (light, noise, odors, touch...). The heat brings on dryness (no sweating) – a dry cough and a terrible sore throat. Again cold weather can bring it on and in this case even getting your hair wet can be a trigger. Similar in many ways to Aconite, Belladonna just amps it up.

Bryonia flus take the misery up a notch as bodyaches, chills and headaches make motion and sensory stimulation (noise, light, etc) highly vexing. The irritable grumpiness they trigger makes the comfort of others unwelcome as well. Its fevers run dry and hot with chills. Bryonia's colds are not quite as bad as its flus until the alternating stuffy blocked and watery running discharge settles in the chest. The fitful, dry, racking cough often leads to grabbing the chest to minimize motion. Symptoms tend to come on in autumn and at 9pm, and may vex the right side more than the left.  As with most Bryonia ailments, complete rest is a necessity, and lack of it can be a contributing factor.

Eupatorium flus are competitors which always try to make sufferers even more miserable than Bryonia's can. The key here is that the body aches get down to the core. The only relief is in the irresistible desire to sleep. But when awake, the eyeballs ache, skin hurts, bones feel broken, headache throbs and shivers run up and down the back. One difference is that great thirst and sweat are prevalent.

One striking homeopathic remedy that is not in that many homemopathic combinations due to its connection with other singles, but is very common for relieving certain cold and flu symptoms is the stress related remedy, Nux vomica. Its flus have cold symptoms (racking coughs with a nagging tickle, raw throat, watery eyes, nose that is blocked at night and running all day, sneezing and need for hot drinks) as well as aching in joints, chilliness and restless misery. For stomach flu, Nux and Ars alb are contenders for easing the misery, vomiting and diarrhea.

To sum it up, a well stocked medicine chest is your best option as you never know what the next bug, or your reaction to it, might bring.
 

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 Please note: these statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Tummy ache in children

Ice Cream, Homework, Pasta, Room Cleaning, Sausage, Principal's Office... No more tummy ache excuses!

While all kinds of stresses can cause tummy ache symptoms in children, this formula is packed with worry-free potential for easing symptoms of abdominal pressure, gas, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and minor stomach pain regardless of the cause. Next time your little ones "don't wanna", they better find a better excuse than a tummy ache.

Think he's faking that tummy ache? Don't worry, there's nothing in this formula that could cause harm if used as directed and pretty soon he'll figure out whether he actually needs it or not.

FYI: If she wants you to give it to dad for his tummy ache, that's okay, too.

Hyland's 4 Kids Tummy Ache - Whether your kid's tummy is upset by nervousness, dietary issues, cramps, gas, nausea or diarrhea, Hyland's 4 Kids Tummy Ache can bring natural relief to minor abdominal and stomach pain. Designed for children over two years of age, these safe, natural and effective tablets dissolve instantly in the mouth for easy dosing and fast relief. No artificial sweeteners, colors, dyes or flavors to worry about, just gentle, safe relief.  Click here to buy this wonderful new product for tummy ache in children.

Homeopathic formula:

Argentum Nitricum 6X HPUS stomach pain, upset stomach due to nervousness, nausea
Asafoetida 6X HPUS abdominal pain, inclination to vomit
Carbo Vegetabilis 12X HPUS stomach cramps, upset stomach due to nervousness
Chamomilla 6X HPUS nausea
Cinchona Officinalis 6X HPUS stomach pressure and pain, diarrhea
Colocynthis 6X HPUS diarrhea, abdominal pain
Lycopodium 30X HPUS gas
Nux Moschata 6X HPUS stomach pressure, nausea, diarrhea
Pulsatilla 6X HPUS upset stomach, stomach pain

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The truth about gardening & your pain symptoms

Last Saturday, I spent nearly the entire day in the garden; but that was not my intention when I first set out.  What started as a minor hedge trimming session, quickly morphed into a major can of worms, with weeding, digging, heavy raking planting and mulching.  All said and done, the project grew into a major landscaping re-vamp that would require days, not hours, and a commitment that this 50 year old body was not entirely ready for.  By the end of the day, I was dirty, sweaty, sore, exhausted, and with just a touch of stress knowing I needed to start up the next morning in order to finish the project.  Yes, it felt great!

The homeopaths in our audience know what's coming next; and lucky for me, because I work for a homeopathic company, I did too.  Arnica, Arnica, Arnica - a simple, safe, basic solution for overexertion, muscle aches and pain.  No matter how experienced you are with homeopathy, it's important to remember the basics.  I say this because even the pros forget to review them from time to time.  In this case I remembered, and knew I needed a dose of Arnica to help me recover so I could be back out the next morning.  Even after 20+ years of using homeopathy, I'm still amazed by how well this remedy works. 

Equally important to this story, is the realization that gardening is hard work, but can also be great exercise.   On June 6th, we acknowledge this idea by designating the day as National Gardening Exercise Day.  The point is, we don't always have to spend an hour in the gym on cardio or cross-fit.  A few hours in the garden will burn calories, tighten your muscles and even work your cardio if you keep up a reasonable pace.  You'll not only see the results in your body, but in your garden, too.

So before you embark on your next gardening project, do a few stretches and remember your homeopathic remedies.  Here's a short list of the best homeopathic single remedies that can help with pain symptoms you may encounter after gardening.

Arnica - #1 First Aid Remedy • Reduces Symptoms of Injuries, Blows & Exertion including Bruising & Pain • Muscle Strains & Soreness • Minor Joint Pains/Sprains • Effects of Shocking Situations

Rhus tox - #1 for Joint Stiffness & Pain • Irritations • Rashes & Common Hives • Especially if pain improves with motion

Ruta grav - #1 for Sprains & Repeat Injury Effects • Eyestrain • Backache • Wrist Pain • Cartilage & Tendons

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Plan for your next summer outing - 7 ways homeopathy can help

Summer is just a couple of weeks away, and that means more time outdoors and usually more time travelling. With hot, muggy weather quickly setting in for most of us, it's not too early to think about homeopathic products to help you navigate family "woes" when things don't go perfectly.

1. Hyland's Homeopathic Calendula Spray

Too sensitive to touch? Hyland's Homeopathic Calendula Spray makes application easy! Spray on minor cuts, abrasions, diaper rash, etc. .

Most homeopathic reference books refer to Calendula as a remarkable healing topical remedy due to its uncanny ability to accelerate the mending surface tissues and minimize scarring. The only surface wounds that should not have Calendula are those that might have something trapped under the skin. Otherwise abrasions, sores, cuts, tears, lacerations, minor burns, mend quickly under its gentle guidance. If sore spots or old wounds feel worse in damp weather, Calendula can be particularly helpful. Comes in two sizes:

2. Arnica Bump Stick

This lightweight dispenser offers no muss no fuss applications of 1-800 Homeopathy clear Arnica ointment onto bruises, tender chaffed skin, chapped lips and dry skin. Its size makes it easy to carry the healing benefits along on outings and trips. Whether taking Homeopathic Arnica tablets internally or applying the ointment locally, or both, for best results, dose the injury as soon as possible to minimize bruising, tenderness, swelling, trauma and inflammation. This homeopathic ointment is for external use only.

3. Hyland's Homeopathic Poison Ivy / Oak

Exposure to poison ivy / oak often results in skin breaks out with red, swollen, intensely itching, burning, watery blisters sometimes followed by oozing or crusting. This soothing homeopathic formula is safe for adults and children and can be used in conjunction with other medications.

4. Car Sickness #100

Whether symptoms are related to motion, being contained in a stuffy space for hours on the road, or changes in diet, this classic homeopathic formula helps travelers avoid or reduce dizziness, sick headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and sleeplessness without groggy side effects.

5. Swimmer's Ear #32

Whether filled with water, wax or mucus, this homeopathic remedy can stimulate the body’s natural ability to clear ear canals out before bacteria can settle in. Ideal for swimmers, this natural formula offers natural support whenever ears feel congested, but if infection is possible, professional guidance is advised.

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Don’t let pain constrain your potential.

Pain is a catch-22. We need exercise to stay healthy, yet exercise causes pain, and pain usually tells us not to move, so why bother? You know why!  How - is the question.

While helping us heal aches, pains and injuries more efficiently, homeopathy can also help our bodies work through and around all the mixed messages of the past which otherwise create barriers. It may take a pro to untangle chronic pains, but help yourself to all these ways to ease injuries, localize pain and help the body heal.

Backache #199 - All injured, stiff or achy joints can enjoy this popular classic!

Help your back relax and recover ASAP! If not put in check, back pains can start as a nuisance and grow into a fun-stealing pain in the xyz. But numbing pain medications have their drawbacks, too. Why not let mother nature step in on your behalf? By easing symptoms of cramping, muscular tension, minor stiffness, bruising, minor swelling and pain, this classic formula can calm backaches naturally. Whether exertion, minor injury, stress, fevers, irritation or everyday use causes the pain, these quick-dissolving tablets can help you and your back relax.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Aconite, Arnica, Bellis per, Bryonia, Magnesium phos, Rhus tox. 

Rheumatic Pain #14 - Joint pain, minor arthritic stiffness and related muscle aches can find natural relief in this much-loved formula.

Whether suffering a bout of achiness after a chilling walk or irritating joint pain anytime, this classic formula can ease symptoms of minor stiffness, pain, cramping, redness and irritation in joints, without the scary side effects typical of other OTC options. How? By combining the single remedies which can relieve a variety of related symptoms: red irritated tissues, stiff joints (large & small), muscle tension, radiating or sharp pains and sensitivities to cold or damp weather.

While any bout of stiffness will enjoy this remedy, if you suspect rheumatism, a professional consult is advised.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Aconite, Bryonia, Cinchona, Magnesium phos, Rhus tox 

Neuralgia #9 - For diverse pains in diverse places– facial pain, throbbing headaches, plus spine, back & neck pain...

This formula’s three dynamic ingredients specialize in relieving a variety of pain symptoms. Belladonna covers throbbing hot pains, especially in the head, face and ears, but anywhere will do. The champion antispasmodic Mag phos covers diverse cramping and radiating pains. Spigelia is a fascinating remedy that relieves very painful, needling and radiating pains with burning sensations. As for diverse places, their applications extend to head, eyes, jaw, face, neck, back, spine and muscles. All its ingredients are available as single remedies.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Belladonna, Mag phos, Spigelia

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Put 1-800-HOMEOPATHY in your pocket– next to your Arnica vial.  

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Stay on top of blog topics and special offers, and browse our latest catalogs, all from your phone.  With just a few swipes you can go to our website, locate products, read our seasonal and trending topic blogs, make purchases and find a store near you. When you can't find your catalog, pick up your phone, lap top or tablet and flip through our e-catalog.

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Homeopathy helps kids start off on the right foot

Even though summer is still in full swing, the new school year is quickly approaching, and it's just the right time to consider homeopathic remedies that provide back-to-school support.

How will your child react to the next writing assignment, mistake, disappointment? Between the new teachers, classrooms, classmates, schedule, germs,... and leaving summer behind, the first days of school are very stressful even for homeschoolers. Nerves are restless, senses heightened, emotions piqued. Children often become vulnerable in these first few days, and they need all the support you can offer to get off on the right foot. 1-800 Homeopathy provides safe, non toxic, non addictive, non invasive homeopathic remedies to help them do and feel their best through all the mental, emotional and physical challenges of school.

General Support with Homeopathic Cell Salts

While all the cell salts have their place in any health plan, one stands out as irreplaceable for children and young people aged 0-21 and beyond.

Calc phos

This homeopathic cell salt helps the body resolve discomfort due to growth, study headaches, acute anemia, and many more symptoms related to growing up.  At any age its support applies to physical stresses, structural inuries – , slow healing wounds, joint pain, back pain, weak digestion, acute simple anemia and heavy periods. Key indicators include a desire for change or travel, cravings for fatty, salty foods and an intolerance for dairy products or fruit.

Elasticity Tissue G

This homeopathic cell salt combination helps veins, muscles, skin and other tissues keep their flexibility while advancing inches every year. Though we often think of elasticity as an aging issue, imagine the elasticity it takes to go from an egg to 8 pounds, or a newborn to over 5 feet. The elasticity in our veins keeps them from getting stretched and varicosed. The elasticity in our muscles, tendons, skin and nerves keeps them strong and flexible.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Calc fluor, Calc phos, Kali phos, Natrum mur

Homeopathic Support for Nervousness

Responses designed to save our lives in emergencies, get in the way of doing our best. Our stomachs flutter, our nerves quiver, our minds dull or tense. These solutions can calm the turmoil and free the mind to succeed:

Nervous Tension Tissue P

Whether the stress results from mental strain (sadness, anger, work, study, tests, deadlines, pressues, sleeplessness...) or physical strain (pain, illness, growth, convalescence, pregnancy), this homeopathic remedy offers balancing vitality and healing support that is safe for all ages and stages. Its basic cell salts offer cells support for what they need to grow and mend tissues as well as to relieve tension, fatigue, growing pains, cramps and daily stress.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Kali phos, Calc fluor, Calc phos, Mag phos

Anxious / Low Spirits #304

Looking for a calmer more confident you? Our best selling stress combination might set you on the right path. With a little help, the body can ease its stress responses to help you relax and put your best foot forward. Whether the stress involves stage fright, exams, deadlines, worry, homesickness, grief or sad news, this highly trusted combination offers your symptoms a break. Its temporary relief extends from symptoms of jittery restlessness, nervousness, anxious thoughts to low spirits, fatigue, dulled responses and irritability. Symptoms of occasional sleeplessness, tummy aches, a lump-in-the-throat sensation, restlessness, diarrhea and low spirits are also included.

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 Please note: these statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

What Should You Keep In Your Medicine Chest

Let common sense rule. Keeping the homeopathic medicines you need on hand is sensible when homeopathy can do so much to help as soon as injuries, colds digestive troubles or emotional traumas begin.

With these essential homeopathic combination medicines and the homeopathic single medicines that apply best to your lifestyle, you can ease stress, minimize trauma and find safe, natural relief right away.

Arnica

No medicine chest, gym bag or purse is well stocked without Arnica to minimize aches & injuries on the spot.

Arnica Tablets and Pellets

Homeopathy's best selling, best proven remedy across the globe reduces bruising and trauma to soft tissues after injuries, workouts, strains and sprains of all shapes and sizes.

Arnica Ointment

Arnica ointment relieves bumps, bruises, soreness, chapped lips, sore spots and dry skin on contact.

Arnica Spray

This Hyland's product gently sprays Arnica's relief on areas too tender to touch.

Arnica Bump Stick

Convenient dispenser gently applies clear Arnica Ointment onto bruises and tender skin.

Arnica Massage Oil

Arnica infused mineral oil offers awesome massages for sore muscles and aching joints.

Click here for more Arnica Products

Backache #199

Keep this on the shelf to ease backaches and aching, injured joints everywhere.  This homeopathic remedy combines first aid injury support with cramp, stiffness and straine relief to minimize and localize pain in injured, aching or aging backs.

Homeopathic Ingredients:

Aconitum nap - Relieves numb, stiff, painful, tingling or sore backs or necks, especially if cold air triggers the pain.

Arnica mont - Relieves bruising and soreness in aching or injured backs.

Bellis per - Eases soreness of sprained, strained backs especially if deep tissues are aggravated.

Bryonia alb - Relieves neck and lower back stiffness aggravated by any motion or quick temperature changes.

Magnesium phos - Relaxes cramps, cramping pain, tense muscles and radiating pains to ease backaches and related pains.

Rhus tox - Relieves stiffness and pain, especially if gentle motion eases pain and the floor makes a better bed than a mattress.

Gas Tabs Wises #413

Everyone can benefit by having this available to relieve gas and heartburn quickly and naturally.  This unique formula relieves gastric complaints from many sources, including digestive excesses (too much alcohol, coffee, rich food, etc.) as well as stress, emotional strain, grief or anger.

Homeopathic Ingredients:

Carbo veg - Eases upward gas that begins soon after eating with sour belching, hiccups and heartburn.
Lycopodium - Helps lower gas especially after over-eating brings on bloating, abdominal pain and flatulence.
Ignatia - Relieves indigestion in empty feeling stomachs with a lump in the throat sensation, often following grief, anger or other emotional turmoil.
Nux vom - The stress expert single offers natural relief for heartburn, knot-like stomach pain and gas with rumbling and flatulence due to stress, rich food, coffee or alcohol.
Nux muschata - Made from nutmeg, it helps when weak digestion turns all food to gas and bloating.

Nasal / Sinus #10

If you've ever suffered with sinus pain, you'll know to keep this on hand, especially this time of year.  When local pollen or a seasonal colds lead to blocked sinuses, post nasal drainage, stuffy noses or suffocating chesty coughs, this classic congestion combination triggers cleansing responses to speed healing, naturally without suppressing congestion for later.

Homeopathic Ingredients:

Antimonium tart - A master of coughs and stubborn mucus, helps when the sinuses, or any part of the respiratory system are full.

Kali bich - Homeopathy’s #1 real sinus reliever, helps clear thick, yellow-green, stringy mucus that clogs the sinuses, blocks nasal passages, lines the throat and lungs and may fill the ears as well.

Mercurius viv - Offers added relief if there is much mucus in the throat and pain in the front and back of the head.

Spongia tosta - Helps most when there is mucus irritation, but everything feels dry and tight - blocked sinuses with bursting headaches, and dry suffocating coughs.

Pain Tabs Wise's #417

Headaches, bodyaches, cramps and other pains don't wait, why should you?  Without umbing chemicals or risk of hapituation, this formaula can bring soothing relief to a wide range of aches and pains.

Homeopathic Ingredients:

Bryonia - All pains are worse with any motion, bursting headaches in forehead, backache (mostly small of back and neck), joint pains with tearing stitching pains, and miserable body aches due to flu or other illness.

Hypericum - Calms intense pain following injuries in nerve rich areas (fingers, toes and coccyx) and eases heavy tearing pulsating headaches.

Kali phos - Headaches are usually caused by mental labor and are worse before and during periods; other pain applications include low back pains that extend downward, facial pain and weakened nerves in back and limbs that improve with gentle motion.

Magnesia phos - The anti-spasmodic cell salt, offers ideal relief for cramps, cramping pain, facial nerve pain, facial pains and spasmodic headaches.

Rhus tox - Renowned for relieving tearing stiff joint and back pains that feel better with gentle motion and headaches that run from the forehead to the back of the head.

Anxious / Low Spirits #304

Ease the diverse effects of various stresses ASAP - exam nerves, sadness, grief, etc

Homeopathic Ingredients:

Agnus - Helps when despair and great sadness make one easily distracted and forgetful.

Gelsemium - Ideal relief for anticipatory nerves before exams, performances, interviews or other stressful situations when a heavy dulness and butterfly stomachs get in the way; also useful for effects of excitement - highs or lows.

Ignatia - Offers critical calming support when grief, homesickness, heartbreak, disappointment or shocking news strain nervous systems and energy.

Lycopodium - Relieves worried, anxious nerves overwhelmed by stage fright, apprehension or indecision.

Kali phos - Nerve nutrient cell salt helps nerves counter-balance stress, worry, sadness and fatigue.

Passiflora - Offers gentle calming support for natural relief and a good night’s sleep.

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 Please note: these statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Different people, different triggers, different roads to leg cramp relief.

Ellen was worried she wouldn’t be able to stand in line at a big sale to buy her granddaughter a special doll. “My legs feel creepy-crawly, and become agitated when I stand for a long time,” she says. “I look like I’m dancing a jig.”

It’s a different problem for Ellen’s sister, Carol. “Sitting drives me crazy. I can’t sit still at my desk,” she says. “People think I’m hyperactive.”

Choosing the right homeopathic remedy for your unique symptoms:

Hyland's Leg Cramps PM

This unique version of Hyland’s popular homeopathic Leg Cramps relieves pain and cramps in lower body, legs, feet and toes with accompanying occasional nighttime sleeplessness. Its effective, natural, homeopathic pain relief helps you fall asleep and get back to sleep at night.

Calcarea Carb - cramps in legs, calves, feet and toes
Causticum - occasional sleeplessness    
Chamomilla - cramps and pain in bed at night
Cinchona off - disturbed sleep, pain in limbs at night
Cuprum Met - cramps of limbs, charley horse cramps
Lycopodium - disturbed, restless sleep; cramps and contraction of limbs
Magnesia Phos - wakeful and sleepless, cramps, and cramping pains
Rhus tox - charley horse cramps in thighs & calves at night
Silicea - not being able to sleep again after waking
Sulphur  - occasional sleeplessness, frequent waking during night

Hyland's Leg Cramps

Hyland’s Leg Cramps offers a traditional formula for the natural relief of symptoms of cramps and pains in lower back and legs. It can be especially useful if symptoms are made worse by damp weather.

Cinchona Officinalis 3X HPUS - for symptoms of pains in limb and joints, worse from slight touch, better from hard pressure (rubbing.)
Viscum Album 3X HPUS - for symptoms of pain in knee and ankle, pain from sacrum into pelvis and thighs. Worse in cold, stormy weather.
Gnaphalium Polycephalum 3X HPUS - helps with cramps in calves and feet; minor arthritic pain in ankles and legs; intense pain along extending downward
Rhus Toxicodendron 6X HPUS - for pain and stiffness in fibrous tissue. Pains from strain and overexertion. Pains in tendons and ligaments. Worse in cold, damp weather, night.
Aconitum Napellus 6X HPUS - helpful for relief of pains in joints, lameness in hip and thigh. Cool feel, knees unsteady. Worse at night and in cold, dry wind.
Ledum Pal 6x HPUS - for arthritic pains in legs
Magnesia Phosphorica 6X HPUS - for radiating, cramping pains in calves. Usually worse on right side.

Hyland's Restful Legs
Specially formulated to help alleviate symptoms such as creepy-crawly feelings, itching of the legs, or the compelling urge to move the legs, especially while lying down, sleeping, or sitting still for long periods.

Arsenicum Album - creeping, crawling itch
Lycopodium - restless legs, while lying down
Pulsatilla - constant urge to move legs
Rhus Toxicodendron - restless legs, better with activity
Sulphur - itching, tingling, urge to move legs
Zinc Metallicum - twitching & jerking of legs, while sitting

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 Please note: these statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

3 Simple Steps to choosing a single homeopathic remedy for your needs

1. Think about your current symptoms more than diagnoses, e.g., symptoms of ‘bloating, gas, burping after eating’ rather than ‘indigestion’. A minute spent analyzing symptoms and causes before reading the remedies can make a big difference.

2. Look through the applications and characteristics at the top of each description and make a short list of the remedies that apply best. Then read through these remedies to find which one stands out as most similar in nature to your individual symptoms.

3. Take your first dose and relax, knowing:

✔ You cannot do any harm by not making the perfect choice.

✔ The remedy will last a long time for future use.

✔ It only costs pennies per dose.

Single Remedies are Homeopathy’s
Heart & Soul

Single homeopathic remedies are derived from a single source - primarily plant, mineral or chemical. They are the essence of homeopathy and therefore engage all the principles and concepts that make homeopathy a comprehensive system of medicine. Highly multifaceted, most single remedies address a wide array of health issues. We only sell them in potencies that make them safe!

Want to learn more and get started with Single Homeopathic Remedies? 

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Homeopathic Cell Salts - Made from what we’re made of

The inorganic mineral part of us, that is. The 12 cell salts are fascinating, friendly and multifaceted. Biochemist Dr. Wm. Schuessler was not a homeopath, but when he needed a way to make his minerals useful in cases of both excess and deficiency, nothing worked so well as homeopathic preparations. While sometimes it might seem like they are, the cell salts are not supplements. They are well proven homeopathic remedies that stimulate the body’s own powers to treat symptoms and restore a natural balance.

For the full scoop on cell salts, see pages 18-24 of our Fall 2015 Catalog. FYI: Every combination product with “Tissue” in the title has only cell salt ingredients.

Let's Talk Phosphates

If you look at the ingredients in these three Tissue remedies (which means all the ingredients are cell salts), you’ll find the ‘phos’ ending dominates them all. The cell salts’ founder, Dr. Schuessler, discovered phosphorus in various forms throughout human organs and tissues– not singly, but in compounds. What’s phosphorus up to?

As a chemical, phosphorus is highly flammable and triggers lots of reactions when played with in a lab. In our bodies, phosphorus is key to cellular structures as well as energy production, cell signaling and regulation (according to Linus Pauling Institute study at Oregon State University).”

Nervous Tension - Tissue P

Stress relief for all ages – growth, tension, fatigue...

The cell salts Scheussler identified as key for minimizing emotional and physical stress at all stages of life are packed in this powerful combination. It comes fully equipped with relief for tension, fatigue, pains related to growing up or convalescence, cramps and daily stress, and support for overtaxed systems, pregnancy, growth and repair. Originally designed to help support pregnant women and their growing babies, this one helps the body cope with many stressful phases.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Calc fluor, Calc phos, Kali phos, Mag phos.

Debility - Tissue B

Three phosphates target tired, stressed systems!

Dr. Scheussler groups Ferr phos and Calc phos as essential for iron-rich blood cells. Add the nerve nutrient Kali phos, and you have the simplest formula for relieving symptoms of fatigue, discomfort and convalescence.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Calc phos, Ferr phos, Kali phos.

Tonic - Tissue E
Connect with your five phosphates for revitalizing relief.

Boost, calm, or relieve with the five cell salts that end in “phos.” In our bodies, phosphorus in various forms is important to many functions and reactions that we need every minute of every day. This brilliant combination provides well-rounded support for young, old and in-between, especially when overall vitality is running a bit low or stress is presenting itself as fatigue, cramps, blahs, low fever, indigestion, etc.

Homeopathic Ingredients: Calc phos, Ferr phos, Kali phos, Mag phos, Nat phos.

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 Please note: these statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.