By Bare Health Homeopath - Jane Bowdenleigh MSC, LNWCH.
Beat the Bugs this Summer!
Have the
bugs been bothering you this summer? Enjoying my
garden on these sunny days has been a pleasure but just recently I have noticed
the horseflies dancing in attendance. These bites tend to be really itchy and as soon as I give into the
temptation to itch then they cover a large, red swollen area giving off a lot
of heat. The homeopathic remedy Apis is
a great soother for bites like these.
Apis can be taken to ease wasp and bee stings as well as nasty bites
from other insects that become hot, red and swollen. Take Apis 6c every hour until you feel some
improvement and then reduce the frequency accordingly. If you only have a 30c then take every 2 to 3
hours and again reduce the dose, as the symptoms ease.
Most people
react differently to bites and stings and matching the symptoms to the most
suitable homeopathic remedy will give you the maximum relief. Bites that burn and irritate the skin will be
soothed more readily by taking Cantharis.
While reactions that cause the skin to go red and blotchy like nettle
rash will gain greater relief from Urtica Urens, the remedy made from
nettles. Homeopathy treats like with
like, so always match your symptoms with the symptom picture for a specific
remedy. For someone who is quite
irritated from a bite or sting and sensitive to the touch Staphysagria may gives
more relief. Especially if they find the
area is worse for a cold application and better for warmth.
If the
individual remedies are not easily to hand, especially if you are on holiday,
then a general application of Hypercal (containing Hypericum and Calendula)
cream or tincture will give relief from mosquito or midge bites. Urtica is also available as a cream to give
topical relief to the types of reaction indicated above. While I have found Rescue Remedy great for
relieving an itchy bite when I have not had access to my homeopathic first aid
kit. Just put a couple of drops neat
from the bottle direct on the skin.
Of course
most bites and stings can be managed at home with first aid remedies to good
effect. Though if you or someone you are
with, experiences difficulty in breathing, swelling of a body part and/or
palpitations ensure you access emergency medical care straight away. This may be the first signs of an
anaphylactic reaction which can be severe and life threatening. While waiting for emergency help give Aconite
30c or 200c or if nothing else is to hand then give Rescue Remedy. Both can ease the shock and fear.
The good
news is that there is a lot of homeopathic help to beat the bugs this
summer. Bare Health has many of the
remedies and creams in store. If you
would to discuss how to best use them, I am available most Thursday mornings to
answer your questions.
Jane Bowdenleigh, LNWCH. Homeopath.
07740 798595 www.jbhomeopathy.co.uk
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