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We first noticed our daughter was having some problems around her 2nd birthday, when she stopped talking and was having difficulty making eye contact and being socially interactive.  In fact she wasn’t even acknowledging my husband’s presence when he came home from work at the end of the day.  Melissa was very quickly becoming lost in her own world.
She found it difficult to cuddle and smile and we noticed that she was beginning to “stim”, by obsessively picking flowers, stones and walking around on her tippy toes.  Melissa was also becoming increasingly agitated and would have extremely bad tantrums that we found difficult to assist with.
I began to do some research and heard about the work of homeopathy as a possible solution for our daughter.  I made an appointment to talk to a homeopath at a treatment clinic we had heard about.  My husband and I had a long conversation with her on the phone (we live interstate) and discussed Melissa’s behaviours, preferences, sleeping patterns etc.  Our homeopath decided that Melissa’s symptoms indicated a particular remedy and we began Melissa on a very low dose of it.
The first time I gave Melissa her remedy I remember being quite nervous.  I gave it to her and within about 15 minutes Melissa was at her worst – very agitated, stimming, tantrums and unhappy.  I just thought “oh no – what have I done!”, however within the hour Melissa almost transformed before my eyes.  She looked at me right in the eyes and locked eye contact with me – this was a very memorable moment and it seemed like some sort of fog had lifted and Mel was more present than she had been for some time.  Mel also seemed more calm and peaceful.
I let our homeopath know about the results and we decided to give a remedy every 3-4 days based on her behaviours.  We kept this up and could see a real change in her, however a few weeks on when some of the old behaviours flared up we moved onto a higher potency of the remedy. With this potency we had even more positive changes.  Melissa began to talk.  Melissa went from zero words to almost 50 in one day!  She rapidly progressed and began to call me Mumma (which was absolute music to my ears).  She would now notice when my husband would walk in the door from work and started to run down the hall to greet him.  We noticed that Melissa was becoming increasingly happy and more interactive and her stimming was reduced.
We decided to try a different remedy to see if we could get any more improvement. It totally didn’t agree with Melissa and she began to show some of the old behaviours almost immediately (tippy toes, stimming etc).  After consulting with our homeopath we took her off it and after a short break began the first remedy again – and again saw her make more improvements.  This was a great test for us as we started to think that maybe she might have been getting better regardless of homeopathy – this just showed us that it was definitely the catalyst.
Melissa has remained on the same remedy to this day, on a weekly basis, and she is doing very well.  We still have work to do but she is a completely different child to the one our homeopath initially worked with.  Melissa no longer tippy toes or stims, she has very short lived tantrums (typical to her age), she speaks in sentences of up to 6 words (she is 2 1/2 years old) and she is fun loving, interactive and has a great imagination.  Melissa has also shown that she can now read and is beginning to make friends at playgroup.
Melissa now plays hide and seek with me “Hide Mumma”, she cuddles and really shows and enjoys receiving affection.  She loves to hold my hand on outings, shows me things by dragging me by the hand and has started to point.
We had no other intervention in the first few months of homeopathy other than some basic speech therapy, lots and lots of prayer and adding some supplements to Melissa’s diet (including a gluten free/casein free diet).  We did do some cranio sacral work with Melissa through our chiropractor as well.  We are so happy with the homeopathy and truly believe that it has been an integral part of her healing process and will continue to be in the future.
Melissa’s pediactrician has recently said that Melissa no longer qualifies as being autistic.
Practitioner CommentMelissa has now been having homeopathic treatment for 5 months and continues to improve. As you have read, some of Melissa’s existing symptoms intensified for a short period after the first dose of her remedy in what is known as a homeopathic aggravation. An aggravation (sometimes called a healing crisis) occasionally occurs when beginning a new remedy. This phenomenon is not harmful, normally short lived and if the correct remedy has been chosen, followed by significant improvement. And this is exactly what happened for Melissa.
Melissa has done exceptionally well with homeopathic treatment and while her rapid response to the indicated remedy is not unusual, it is important to be aware that some children progress a little more slowly – but progress they do. Homeopathy has shown itself again and again to be one of the best treatment options for autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties and behavioural problems. It is extremely gratifying to be able to improve the health of children affected by these problems – it’s one of the the best parts of my work.
Treating Homeopath – Michelle Keats
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In recent years, doctors have been using simple homeopathy, often without knowing, to cure anaphylactic peanut allergies in children.
While homeopaths prefer to use potentised peanut so there is absolutely no risk of unwanted reaction, doctors and researchers have been using small doses of the actual peanut instead.
Both ways exploit the homeopathic principle of ‘like treats like’ and both offer real hope for children who are anaphylactic to peanuts.

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​Ruta graveolens (Ruta) is useful for rheumatic and connective tissue problems, especially following chronic overuse, strain, or injury of joints or tendons. Small tendons of the eye may also be affected. The person complains of soreness and stiffness, sometimes of the whole body. Rising from a chair may be difficult and the affected joint can feel as though it will “give way”. Pain and stiffness is worsened by cold, damp weather, and lying on the affected part. Warmth and gentle movement eases them. Anxiety and panic attacks may be associated with chronic symptoms.
Eye Problems

• Eyestrain and headache from prolonged close work such as reading fine print or doing needlepoint.
• Stiffness, burning and redness of the eyes after overuse.

Joint and Bone Problems

• Weakness and stiffness (e.g. when rising from a chair).
• Sore and bruised pains worse during damp weather.
• Painful nodules following injury to the surface of bones covered by thin skin, such the shin.
• Ganglions, bursitis, and tendonitis.
• Nodules on tendons.

Sprains and Strains

• Injuries to tendons (e.g. tennis elbow)
• Back pain and sciatica which improve when lying.

Teeth / Dental

• Following tooth extraction to prevent dry socket.

For Pets

• Sprains and lameness.

Where do I find it?Ruta graveolens (Ruta) is available from our online store as a single remedy, and as part of the following Complexes (combination remedies): Sprains and Strains.
ImportantWhile the above self-limiting, acute complaints are suitable for home treatment, see your healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or fail to improve. Chronic or persistent complaints, which may or may not be mentioned, require a different treatment and dosage protocol so are best managed by a qualified homeopath for good results.
Dosage Instructions (suitable for babies to adults)Take one pill or five drops of the remedy every 1 to 4 hours (1 hour for intense symptoms, 4 hours for milder ones). Once an improvement is noticed, stop dosing and repeat the remedy only if symptoms return. If there is no improvement at all by three doses, choose a different remedy or seek professional guidance.




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Jennie Hoglund, CCH, is a Certified Classical Homeopath in Saint Paul, MN, providing holistic care to all ages at Enlightened Wellness.
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We are taught from an early age that when it comes to health and disease, our bodies are ticking time bombs. They are accidents waiting to happen. Essentially enemies that need to be sharply reprimanded, bludgeoned into submission via procedures, treatments, and medications.
We learn that we should turn over the care of our separate body pieces, disjointed parts, and unconnected systems to various medical professionals.
Because symptoms are the problem, simple as that. Get rid of the symptoms, cure the disease. Right?
But what if our bodies are not the enemy? What if there was a better way to view health and disease?
There is a better way, and it’s called Homeopathy.
Chances are you’ve heard of Homeopathy but aren’t exactly sure what it is. Herbs? Supplements? Something natural, isn’t it?
You’re on the right track…Let me tell you a bit more.
Homeopathy is a 200+ year-old system of medicine originally developed in Germany. It uses very diluted forms of natural substances (mostly plants and minerals) to stimulate a healing response in a person, so that symptoms resolve and vitality increases.
Homeopathy means “like cures like.” This means that if a substance would cause illness in a healthy person, the homeopathic (very diluted) preparation would heal those same symptoms in a sick person.
There a several key factors that set Homeopathy apart from conventional medicine — both in how it is practiced and how it works — that give it the edge when it comes to bringing about TRUE health and wellness, allowing balance and harmony to come from inside the individual.
Here are just a few of the reasons you should consider making Homeopathy part of your wellness plan:
You can heal yourself, rather than just mask or suppress symptoms.Much of conventional medical care involves assessing symptoms, making a diagnosis, and prescribing medication to stop or lessen the symptoms. While this approach may indeed stop symptoms, relief usually comes at a high price.
Very often, when a medication is given to address one set of symptoms, it simply causes suppression on one level, causing the imbalance to express on another level.
An example is the eczema/asthma connection. Often, the use of a steroid cream on the skin will lead to the development of asthma. This is because the body is a whole, and all body systems are connected. When an imbalance is expressing itself through a particular body system, removal of the symptoms does not heal the imbalance — it just puts up a roadblock, and the symptoms have to find expression elsewhere.
Homeopathy views symptoms as clues to the underlying imbalance, and a Homeopath uses the clues to select a remedy that will stimulate the body to heal the imbalance, thereby bringing relief on all levels — mental, emotional, and physical.
Homeopathic clients report an increase in energy, vitality, and overall feelings of well-being. These are signs of healing on a foundational level.
Patient-Centered CareHow many times have you had the sneaking suspicion that you weren’t the primary focus of your medical provider?
Modern medical care tends to be physician-centered, revolving around the schedule (and often, ego) of the clinician. Nevermind that you are paying them for a service, and that they are essentially working for you. Sometimes, it feels like just the opposite. We pay big money for a 7 to 10 minute appointment in which our questions and concerns are frequently dismissed.
Homeopathy is truly patient-centered. You and your experience are the primary focus in Homeopathic care. In an appointment, I spend 2+ hours listening to each new patient, inviting details, descriptions, and questions. Every person is seen as an individual, with unique characteristics and qualities. This process helps me choose, from over 5000 remedies, the ONE remedy that will most help my client.
Now, please understand that I am not suggesting that you throw out all conventional medical treatments in favor of Homeopathy. That would not be wise. In serious or life-threatening situations, it is very important to seek medical help, as conventional medicine absolutely shines in the areas of trauma, emergencies, injury, and in some acute illness and infections.
Antibiotics, chemotherapy, and surgery do save lives, there is no doubt about that. But my question is, why do so many people get to the point that these are the only options?
It’s the management of chronic disease, and the failure to consider the patient as a whole that is modern medicine’s greatest liability. There is no option, no vehicle for lifelong wellness, within the conventional medical system.
Homeopathy offers that option.
Homeopathy is gentle, and allows the body to heal itself.Medications often come with a long list of side effects and can be quite disruptive to life. Not so with Homeopathic remedies. Because they are so diluted, the risk of side effects is very low, and there is no interference with other medications.
Homeopathy acts on an energetic level, and is able to support and guide your body through healing. Remedies are safe for babies, and through pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What would real wellness look like for you?More freedom? More ease? More joy?
Homeopathy holds an invitation to explore what true healing could mean for you. I encourage you to imagine yourself feeling well and whole, because it IS possible.
Our bodies are capable of so much more than we give them credit for. With the gentle nudge of Homeopathy, I have seen hundreds of people come alive and experience their own innate healing power. Why not give it a try?