In the years I have been working as a Homeopath I have prescribed Bach flower remedies sporadically, usually when there is a mental and emotional need and ongoing self administering the remedy is wanted. This year I have wanted to prescribe them more than a handful of times, and because of the increase in mental health needs I am seeing
This is an update of my previous post about treatment of Covid-19, more specific for Omicron. The vaccine does not prevent you from being infected with or transmitting Omicron, so being prepared whether you are vaccinated or not is important. Especially because if you come into contact with someone who tests positive you will be isolated and may not be
Croup Croup is inflammation of the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe), making it harder to breathe and producing a dry, barking cough. It usually affects children under the age of 4, who have had a mild upper respiratory infection and then wake at night with difficulty breathing and a loud, dry, barking cough. There may be stridor – high
I see a lot of women and a lot of mothers in my clinic. Their stories are different, their physical complaints are diverse and their mental health varies widely. But there are trends in mental and emotional health that I notice, and quite apart from a homeopathic remedy these need addressing in some form. Often the right remedy will hold
This post is for all those in Wellington, protesting for freedom from mandates, and for those who are standing in support around New Zealand. (Also for all people around the world who support freedom and autonomy, whether they are standing in protest in Ottawa, Canberra or elsewhere, or trying to live their lives freely). All roads lead me back to
At the moment I am reading the Divergent series with my eldest. We read one chapter every night and currently we are two thirds of the way through Insurgent (book 2). For those of you have not read the books or seen the movies, people are grouped into factions, members possessing certain qualities they mutually value and excel at. The
Novavax has now been approved for use in New Zealand. Although, I believe, it is not yet available. (Happy to be corrected if you have more up to date information). Some people have been hanging out for this as an option, and I have been asked about this. So here are some things for you to think about. Please note
The change to a red traffic light has thrown many people for six. It’s been a hard couple of years and lots of people are struggling. One of the hardest things in this pandemic has been the feeling of being alone. If you are following the government advice you may be alone and isolated. If you are disagreeing with the
My eldest child is a bit of a night owl, and enjoys sleeping in in the mornings. That’s been fine in the school holidays but with school rapidly approaching we need to move her to waking earlier and going to bed earlier so she gets enough sleep! If you, or your child is like her then this post is for
Reposting this as my blog from August has disappeared. This is a word which has become more and more important in the last few decades. If you give consent you are agreeing to the act or procedure. Of course in medicine we talk not just about consent but about informed consent. I wrote a post about informed consent in 2019-
The majority of women will experience cramping and pain with their periods at some point in their lives – reviews have found this to be up to 91%! Severe period pain is less common though, and requires investigation to check for more serious conditions like endometriosis. The mechanics of the period: when the progesterone level drops it is a signal
Welcome to those new to following me, and if you have been here for a while thanks for sticking around. I am passionate about natural health, and I practice primarily Homeopathy but with an integrative medicine approach. That is to say, I use homeopathic remedies primarily, but I also recommend or prescribe flower essences, tissue salts, Homeobotanicals, vitamins, minerals and
There is a movie on Netflix at the moment called Hysteria, set in England in the 1880s. I enjoyed it, and if you like rom-coms then add it to your “to watch” list. It has adult themes and is not for children, and likewise this post is best kept away from young eyes. The events in the movie are now
These can be painful and unsightly, and are caused by the skin drying out, where the pressure on the heel causes the dry skin to split as it does not have the elasticity to stretch. This can happen when the weather warms and we are wearing sandals more, and dehydration may also contribute to it. Repeated exposure to water (swimming
Up until now I have been very neutral about the Covid vaccination. In my opinion it is a personal choice. I am all for informed consent, and I disagree with mandates and all other forms of coercion- if you have to be vaccinated to keep a roof over your head or feed your children it’s not a choice. And on
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. New Years is time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the future. 2021 has been a long and difficult year for many, and I have hope that 2022 will improve. When making goals for the New Year I recommend making small changes that are sustainable, or if you
Monday is my last work day before Christmas, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here with me in this crazy roller coaster year. It is a privilege to be a Homeopath and hear your stories, your life history and support you through some difficult times and health challenges. I will be available
14 Remedies you might like to have on hand this summer Sol Christmas in New Zealand means summer- and our sun is harsh, the risk of sunburn is high. Sol (Australis) is the remedy made from the exposure to the Southern Hemisphere’s sun (use Sol Britannia in the Northern Hemisphere). You can use this to reduce your risk of sun
A flower from the daisy family, Chamomile has been used for centuries as a tea or tisane to help calm and sleep. Homeopathically it can be used for the same reason. The mental emotional aspect is key for Chamomilla. Often used with teething children or for tantrums, they are restless, whining, irritable and capricious. This is the child who wants
It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! Antibiotics and Antivirals can be amazing and lifesaving. But we as a country use them too often, and sometimes for things we could treat with something else. Working in Pharmacy two days a week I have seen a lot of antibiotic prescriptions. Some are important and life saving, some are precautionary, some to treat an
For those of you who like history. The Spanish Flu has been brought up numerous times with this latest pandemic. It was a world tragedy, with estimates of 500 million people (1/3 of the worlds population) catching the flu, and 50 million people dying from it. In New Zealand an estimated 9000 people died of the Spanish Flu, schools and
Shingles is a viral infection, characterised first by an itching or tingling sensation under the skin, and then by a rash with raised fluid filled vesicles that appear only on one side of the body and usually follow an arc along a nerve. There may be a headache, fever and/or a general feeling of being unwell. Unfortunately, shingles seems to
It’s ubiquitous at the moment, almost everyone is affected by stress in some form related to Covid-19. I posted recently about Emotional First Aid for those who are working in jobs now mandated for vaccination (you can find the post here: http://homeopathbarbara.com/2021/10/13/emotional-first-aid/). This post is looking at another side- where there is fear and anxiety related to Covid-19, stress, frustration
Drug overdose and homeopathy. This day, last year, my then 3 year old son found my husband’s sleeping tablets (which were hidden away inside several different bags in a drawer but he fossicked and found them). He took one Zopiclone 7.5mg tablet, by the time we realised we estimate 20 minutes had passed and he was very drowsy and drunk