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!

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.

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.

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.

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.