Natural Relief for Childhood Illnesses

by Rebecca Liston, H.D., DSHomMed

Back to school is here again and while some parents may be experiencing the “relief” that comes with sending Joey Junior back to classes, there are some less-than-exciting realities that accompany school days, one of which is illness. For many parents, the idea of medicating their children with over the counter drugs or antibiotics is not a favorable one. As such, they look for the natural relief that medicine such as Homeopathy can provide for their children.

Last year at my daughter’s school, chicken pox spread through her class like wildfire. I am pleased to say that the children whom I treated with Homeopathy reported far less itching, were less sick overall, recovered faster, and had less scarring. I prescribed remedies such as Variolinum to speed recovery and prevent scarring, Rhus toxicodendron for children who were so itchy they could not sit still, and Apis mellifica for those whose eruptions stung and burned when scratched. I also prescribed homeopathic Sulphur for the children whose eruptions bled because they were scratching so much and who refused to get in the bathtub, Pulsatilla for the children who scratched more after a hot bath and who were crying a lot, and Antimonium crudum for those who were sulky and irritable.

As with every time homeopathic remedies are prescribed, the remedy is chosen specifically for the individual child and the manner in which they are expressing their illness. Not all children react the same way to being sick. Some become anxious, some weepy and clingy, others get angry and sulky. And that’s just the emotional state of the child! The physical state is also considered when the remedy is chosen. Does the child with chicken pox itch less when a cold cloth is applied to his eruptions? Does the child experience less itching after a warm bath or under the warmth of the covers? Perhaps the child feels tired or has a fever, too. All of those factors are considered by the Homeopath before a remedy is chosen, ensuring that your child receives the single best medicine for him or her.

From everything from chicken pox to head lice, colds to ear infections, Homeopathy can safely and effectively help your child to recover. Homeopathic medicines are non-drowsy, non-caffeinated, and contain no artificial colouring or preservatives. They are easy to administer and quick to take effect. They do not interfere with other medicines your child may be taking nor do they produce any unwanted side effects such as nausea or diarrhea. And the best part about giving your child Homeopathic medicine for their illness is that you can be assured that you are helping your child to heal in the most effective way possible…the natural way!