Questions & Answers

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Q. I am having an operation soon and a friend suggested that Arnica 30c might help. How do I take them?

Q. I have very dry skin on my legs and arms. What can I use to soften it?

Q. I am just getting over a bout of flu and would like to take something to help?

Q. Now and then I get mouth ulcers which last a few days. What can I use to help ease them?

Q. I have problems now and then with piles (haemorrhoids). My doctor's prescribed a cream which helps, but I wonder if there is a homeopathic remedy I could take?

Q. Is it safe to give my baby homeopathic tablets? I worry that she might choke?

Q. My baby is 6 weeks old now and he has started to have colic. I would like to give him a natural remedy if at all possible.

Q. I'm a gardener and tend to be plagued by insect bites in the summer months. In fact it's quite a relief when Autumn arrives! What can I use to help relieve the itching?

Q. I am having an operation soon and a friend suggested that Arnica 30c might help. How do I take them?

A. Arnica 30c tablets are often suggested to help speed post-operative recovery and can be taken in the following way: one dose the night before the operation, one dose the morning of the operation, then one dose every two hours after the operation for up to six doses, then reduce frequency over the next few days until no longer required. Always check with your doctor before taking.

Q. I have very dry skin on my legs and arms. What can I use to help soften it?

A. The Weleda Baby Range is ideal for dry, easily irritated skin. The range includes lotions, creams and a top to toe bodywash which is equally suitable for both hair and skin.

Q. I am just getting over a bout of flu and would like to take something to help?

A. Blackthorn Elixir and Juice are made from ripe Blackthorn (sloe) berries. According to the anthroposophical view of the human being and nature, Blackthorn invigorates and re-balances the body, so a couple of weeks of this could be just what you need.

Q. Now and then I get mouth ulcers which last a few days. What can I use to help ease them?

A. Medicinal Gargle can help relieve both mouth ulcers and tender gums. It can also be used for everyday hygiene and freshness.

Q. I have problems now and then with piles (haemorrhoids). My doctor's prescribed a cream which helps, but I wonder if there is a homeopathic remedy I could take too?

A. Hamamelis (Witch-hazel) is a remedy associated with vein problems. A 6c potency three times a day for fourteen days may help.

Q. Is it safe to give my baby homeopathic tablets? I worry that she might choke?

A. It is best to crush the tablet between two spoons before giving to young babies.

Q. My baby is 6 weeks old now and he has started to have colic. I would like to give him a natural remedy if at all possible?

A. Chamomilla 3x granules can be used for both colicky pain and teething troubles in babies. They come with a little spoon to measure the dose and dissolve quickly in a babies mouth.

Q. I'm a gardener and tend to be plagued by insect bites in the summer months. In fact it's quite a relief when Autumn arrives! What can I use to help relieve the itching?

A. Combudoron spray, a mixture of Arnica and Urtica (Nettle) in a handy spray form eases both itching and swelling of insect bites. Spray onto the affected area and allow to dry. Repeat if needed.