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Many parents find their children participating in sports year-round. Most kids experience a few injuries along the way, so it’s important to be prepared.
Does homeopathy offer relief for minor ailments?
Without a doubt! I’m sure of it. Absolutely, without question.
Having a home remedy kit is essential, and Arnica, Ledum and Ruta are three remedies no first aid kit should be without.
Most people are familiar with Arnica, also known as Arnica montana. It’s an herbal remedy made from a flowering plant found in continental Europe in high altitudes, more precisely in the Alps, which is especially good for treating soft tissue injuries due to blunt trauma.
Football players, for instance, can come away with soreness and bruising on the upper leg if they take a hard knock there. Taking Arnica as soon as possible after the injury will help to reduce pain, swelling and discoloration so that your son or daughter can get back on the pitch or playground quickly.
Ledum palustre, otherwise known as wild rosemary, is a great option for homeopathic treatments post-trauma to the eye. It can be used to reduce swelling and discoloration resulting from a blow to the eye or after an injury where Arnica has failed to bring the skin back to its natural colour.
When it comes to bone bruises, Ruta graveolens may be the ideal remedy. This homeopathic medicine is made from a plant known as Rue and can alleviate pain associated with blows to the bone – such as in football or hitting a knee in the playground.
Many mistakenly rely on Arnica for all sports injuries, however, Ruta should be the go-to choice when your athlete is experiencing great soreness after a strike to the bone.
For the initial dose, put one pellet of 30C of the homeopathic remedy of your choice either under your tongue or in a glass of natural mineral water and stir it vigorously; then take teaspoon doses as required. This article gives detailed guidance on dosing and how to choose the appropriate remedy.
You should discontinue dosing when your symptoms begin to improve and only start again if they worsen.
If you’re concerned regarding the severity of an injury, make sure to check in with your doctor; they may need to diagnose or monitor it further.
Where to purchase homoeopathic remedies
UK
Helios https://www.helios.co.uk/
Ainsworths https://www.ainsworths.com/
You can find most of these remedies in your home prescribing remedy kit. To purchase a remedy kit contact the above pharmacies via phone or email. Kits are not available to purchase online.
USA
1-800 Homeopathy up to 200c
Hahnemann Labs on the West Coast (Good Range of Remedies)
Homeopathy Works
Hyland’s Homeopathic
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Disclaimer
Homeopathic remedies are not instead of Emergency Services.
If you need EMERGENCY SERVICES then go immediately
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