During the holidays there is more food, drink or both on our table, which will cause more people to complain of indigestion or discomfort in the upper abdomen. There will be an increased number of people looking to find natural relief for indigestion. Common symptoms of indigestion are: fullness during or after meal, pain in the abdomen or upper stomach, gas, sometimes nausea and vomiting. We have to keep in mind that the popular phrase “you are what you eat” is only partially true. A more accurate version would be “we are what we digest”. Too much greasy, spicy food, alcohol, smoking, stress, or some medical conditions such as gastritis, pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), and gallstones can cause indigestion. To relieve the symptoms of indigestion we can use over-the-counter antacid along with Zantac, Pepcid etc. If you prefer natural remedies and treatments or want to avoid side effects of allopathic medications (drugs that are designed to counteract a certain symptom) we can take natural homeopathic remedies.

Natural tips for mild indigestion:

• Eat small dishes and chew the food slowly
• Be in a calm atmosphere during your meals
• Avoid spicy, fatty food
• Drink a cup of chamomile, peppermint, or ginger tea
• Take one teaspoon of Swedish bitter with each meal
• To prevent indigestion during longer, social nights take one dose (3-4 pellets) of the homeopathic remedy Nux vomica 7C before going out to the party. Nux vomica is also recommended for excessive flatulence aggravated by diarrhea
• For hyperacidity or when the nervous system is connected with gastro-intestinal disturbance the homeopathic remedy Aethusa Cynapium 4C is recommened
• For terrible colic pain take Chamomilla 5C
• Gemmotherapy Common Juniper 1 DH is known to be helpful in detoxifying the liver and kidneys
• As with most things healthy digestion is promoted through exercise and physical activity, so don’t skip out on that walk today!

Autumn is here and school started. This is the time when people are complaining of cold or flu-like symptoms. There are natural remedies that will prevent and/or reduce the flu symptoms. Influenzinum 9C and Gemmotherapy Black Currant (Ribes Nigrum) and Briar Rose (Rosa Canina) will do the job. Homeopathic remedies had no side effects and are safe for the entire family.

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks respiratory system – nose (running nose, sneezing), throat (sore throat) and lungs (cough). There are three influenza viruses: influenza A, B and C. Influenza A is the most common type. H1N1 flu is a variety of influenza A. Varieties of influenza A (H1N1), influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B are included in each year’s allopathic flu vaccine.

If you choose to have an allopathic flu shot, there are some homeopathic remedies that will avoid the side effect of vaccination. First, since the immune system is down after vaccination, take Vitamin C, 1 tablet per day, one week before and one week after vaccination. Second, take homeopathic remedy Silicea 30C, one dose per day, one week before vaccination and Homeopathic remedy Thuya 30X, one dose ( 4 pellets) immediately after the shot.

Homeopathic remedy Influenzinum 9C is updated each year based on the flu strains most likely to be around for the upcoming flu season, predicted by WHO (World Health Organization) and is manufactured by Paster Institute in France. To prevent flu dissolve one dose of Influenzinum 9C (3-5 pellets) under the tongue per week for 4 weeks then wait for three weeks and take one more dose. You can repeat one dose of Influenzinum every month until March or April. In case of flu dissolve 5 pellets in the mouth 3 times a day until relieved. Homeopathic remedies are best taken between meals, at least half an hour after eating.

Gemmotherapy Black Currant is one of the most important natural anti-inflammatory remedy and it is very effective in all stages of inflammation. When we use Black Currant we increase the resistance to fatigue and colds. Ribes Nigrum potentializes the anti-inflammatory action of Briar Rose and will strengthens the immune system. These two gemmotherapy are recommended for children when the school year begins and should be repeated the following year as a prevention. The recommended dose is Briar Rose, 40 drops, in the morning and Black Currant, 40 drops, in the evening for two months.

Ask a health care practitioner if symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen.

These information are not intend to diagnose, treat, or cure any symptoms or disease.

What is a urinary tract infection? Urinary tract infection is an infection of the urinary system: bladder, urethra, ureters and kidneys.

There are natural several homeopathic remedies to relieve signs and symptoms caused by urinary tract infections like Berberis vulgaris, Cantharis and gemmotherapy Common Juniper (Junniperus communis).

The most common type of infection is located in the lower urinary tract, bladder and urethra. Symptoms of lower tract infection are: burning sensation during urination, frequent urination, and painful or difficult urination. Also the urine can be cloudy, concentrated with sediment and strong smell.

We can prevent these symptoms by drinking plenty of water or cranberry juice and by using homeopathic remedies. Use homeopathic remedy Cantharis when there is a cutting and burning pain with intolerable urging to go to the bathroom or when urine is passed drop by drop and is jelly-like. When there is frequent urination or the urethra burns when not urinating and the urine has thick mucus and bright red sediment use homeopathic remedy Berberis vulgaris. Use Gemmothearpy Common Juniper as a drain and detoxifier of the kidney and liver. It is anti-inflamatory for the liver and diuretic for the kidney.

If any sign or symptoms persist or worsens, see your health care practitioner.

After a week of work and stress we love to spend as much time as possible outdoors to relax and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature. Unexpected events can happen when you go hiking, biking, swimming etc. Insect bites, bruises, pain and muscle stiffness, and red itchy skin are a few unpleasant examples you can encounter during your outdoor adventures. Are you prepared for an outside adventure? It’s easy to be with homeopathic remedies, which provide natural, effective relief with no side effects. You should always throw a homeopathic emergency kit for injuries, insect bites and poison ivy/oak symptoms in your backpack.

Injuries: There are two main homeopathic remedies for treating injuries: Arnica Montana and Calendula:

• Arnica Montana – used for strained muscles, stiffness and bruises. When there is intense pain use Arnica every 10-15 minutes until the pain subsides. Arnica works naturally to treat pain, bruising and swelling. Use it as a cream for local applications and dissolve 4 pellets under your tongue for faster healing.
• Calendula – naturally heal cuts, scrapes, wounds, rashes and skin irritations. Apply the cream directly to the affected area up to four times daily.

Insect bites: Ledum palustre is great for itchy mosquito bites and Apis mellifica works miracles for bee stings. I also use BiteCare gel for faster relief of pain and itching from bug bites and stings.

Poison Ivy and Poison Oak: I shiver at the thought of these two plants. My son recently came back from a camping trip not knowing he had come in contact with some poison oak, which is plentiful here on the West Coast. As soon as the poison oak itchy rashes started appearing I gave him Rhus toxicodendron to take 3 times daily by letting the pellets dissolve under the tongue (as is common for all homeopathic remedies). This alleviated his itching greatly and sped the healing process.

The common potency for your homeopathic remedies is 30C.

High cholesterol level (high LDL or low HDL) is a major risk factor for heart disease and stoke. The good news is that you can lower cholesterol naturally with diet, exercise and dietary supplements such as Red Yeast Rice, Cholarest, Flaxseed, Fish Oil and Gemmotherapy products.

1. Diet: Introduce in your diet oatmeal and high fiber foods (Kidney beans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio, almond, flaxseed, fish etc). Fruits and vegetable are rich in dietary fiber, which can help lower the cholesterol. Adding soy food in your diet it is also beneficiary.
2. Exercise: Daily physical activity can help raise LDL, the “good” cholesterol. It will also make you feel better overall and give you more energy through the day.
3. Dietary supplements: there are few natural products that may reduce cholesterol such as:
• Fish oil and Flaxseed – may reduce triglycerides
• Cholarest – natural support for healthy blood lipid levels and other important factors related to cardiovascular health.
• Red yeast rice – There is evidence that red yeast rice can help lower your LDL cholesterol. Red yeast rice could contain a naturally occurring form of the prescription medication known as Lovastatin. Cholesterol-lowering drugs that contain statin (such as Lovastatin) should not be taken with red yeast rice because it may increase the effect of these medications.
• Gemmotherapy European Olive – This product may lower cholesterol and clean out the vascular system. It is not recommended in for people with cancer.

It’s always a good idea to discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care provider. Always talk to your doctor before beginning to take a new vitamin or herbal supplement. The herbal supplement you take may interact with other medications you take.