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Stop yourself going down with flu this winter
Arm yourself for winter: we recommend that every household should stock up with oscillococcinum, the homeopathic flu prevention Last year was a bumper year for flu, with records numbers of people suffering. It was the worst flu season in almost two decades. Part of the reason flu has managed to hit so badly is that the (…)
NHS pulls the plug on homeopathy
Sad news is that homeopathy is now no longer available on the NHS. When I finished training as a homeopath 15 years ago there were eight homeopathic hospitals. Now the last bastion of NHS homeopathy in the country, in Bristol, which has provided ground-breaking research and has some top academic brains in homeopathy, is to (…)
Travel sickness and diarrhoea
It’s not what anybody wants to think about really before they fly off for two weeks’ relaxation. But sickness and diarrhoea can be a holiday wrecker. So here are a few homeopathic remedies for travel sickness and diarrhoea – they take up a minuscule space in your suitcase, yet pack immense relief if food poisoning, (…)
Beat travel sickness this summer
Motion sickness is such a drag when you’re off on holiday – it even prevents some people from wanting to travel. Children from three to 12 years old are particularly susceptible, and there’s nothing worse than coaxing a sick child through a journey. So whether it’s the car, boats or planes that bring on that (…)
Don’t be plagued by mosquitoes and midges!
If you’re one of those folk who’re plagued by mosquitoes and midges though summer evenings, here are a few tips on how you can fend them off this summer! Our round-up includes not only all-natural insect deterrents, but also natural ways to soothe stings and bites. ALL-NATURAL INSECT REPELLENTS We strongly recommend that you do (…)
Homeopathy for bites and stings
Here are some homeopathic remedies our homeopath Sue Leach recommends to have on hand in case anyone gets bitten or stung. Use 30c potency for bites and stings, the dosage that’s best for all first aid, and take 1 pill 3 times daily, or as required. All these remedies are available at The Hub for £7.50 (…)
Homeopathy proof is suppressed
Health groups in Australia are up in arms because homeopathy proof has been suppressed – yet again. A report that concluded homeopathy is effective was never published in 2012. Instead, the review was replaced by another report in 2015 that suggested homeopathy is ineffective and any benefits that are reported are due purely to placebo (…)
Top homeopathic remedies for hay fever
There are scores of homeopathic remedies for hay fever. Whether your eyes become sore, streaming puffy messes at the faintest hint of pollen, or your nose runs like a tap, or you could itch for England, you can significantly relieve your symptoms with well-chosen remedies. The secret is to find the one that fits for (…)
Videos explain what homeopathy is and how it works
15% of our population use homeopathy and a further 80% have heard about it. However, many people are not quite sure what makes homeopathy different from other systems of medicine. What exactly is homeopathic treatment? How does homeopathy work? And what can it help with? If you want a simple explanation of what homeopathy is all about, then click (…)
What do the Queen and David Beckham have in common?
Q: What do David Beckham and the Queen have in common? A: Homeopathy The Royal Family have used and endorsed homeopathy for three generations. The Queen is said never to travel without her homeopathic first aid kit, and we homeopaths like to think the longevity of her family – the Queen mum lived to 102, (…)
10 reasons to choose homeopathy
Homeopathy is the second most used system of medicine worldwide. It is safe, gentle, non-toxic and non-addictive. As well as being holistic, it can be used from cradle to grave, for physical, mental and emotional issues – if your homeopath’s doing a good job you’ll not only resolve the issue you are going to see (…)
Homeopathic treatment for hayfever
The Hub’s homeopath Sue Leach outlines how getting some homeopathic treatment for hay fever NOW before the hayfever season starts could help you suffer less – or even not at all It’s difficult to think of bright sunshine and the darling buds of spring in February, especially with all the damp and cold we’ve been having lately. But if (…)
Nux vomica, the homeopathic hangover cure!
Got that over-fed bloated, burpy, bilious feeling? Head thumping from the excesses of last night? We’ve got the perfect antidote: the homeopathic remedy nux vomica, a natural and effective hangover cure. Perfect if you’ve overdone it over the festive season, whether it’s an excess of food or booze or too many rich naughties. It’s a (…)
Back-to-school blues, anxiety and wobbles
So you’ve done it! The kids are back at school, your toddler’s survived his first foray into nursery, life’s got back to some semblance of normality. But has it? Here’s how homeopathy can help if your child – or you – are suffering from school anxiety If your child’s quiet and sullen and won’t say (…)
Staycation or vacation… homeopathy kits for your summer holidays
When the kids were small school holidays were always the time when I brought out my basic homeopathy kits most. If it wasn’t that tiny patch of skin we’d missed with the suntan cream, it was holiday constipation or mosquito bites that swelled up a whole leg. And then there was the summer we all (…)
Euphrasia, panacea for hayfever eyes
The homeopathic remedy euphrasia (made from a plant commonly known as eyebright) is a fabulous all-rounder for any eye problems, from hayfever to eye strain to conjunctivitis. Take tablets, or a few drops of tincture neat or in water are the homeopathic equivalent of Optrex. Euphrasia is a top remedy (although by no means the only (…)
Proof that homeopathy works for hayfever
Homeopath Sue Leach specialises in the treatment of hay fever here at The Hub. She aims not just to reduce your symptoms, but to stop you suffering from your hayfever altogether. Hayfever is one of the best-researched areas that proves homeopathy works. A study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet in 1986, by Dr David (…)
Calendula, the homeopathic antiseptic
Made from the marigold plant, calendula is an essential homeopathic first-aid remedy to have in your bathroom cabinet, suitcase, handbag or car. It is the homeopathic antiseptic, suitable for treating any wound or injury to the skin: not only does it take away local pain and reduce inflammation, it can be used to cleanse those (…)
Reduce hayfever suffering with desensitising remedies
If you’re one of the 13 million hayfever sufferers in this country the bad news is global warming is making your life even more miserable. Grass pollen, the culprit for 95 per cent of hayfever symptoms, is on the increase. With warmer weather, grass gets going so much earlier, grows at a faster rate and (…)
Arnica: the homeopathic panacea
Arnica is the remedy that first brings many people to homeopathy. So many parents swear by it for reducing golf-ball bruises on their kids’ knees within minutes. Made from the leopard’s bane plant, it’s the number one remedy for accidents and emergencies – no household should be without it! Carry it in your handbag… store (…)
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