Travel Webinar Final Post - National Center for Homeopathy

National Center for Homeopathy
Monthly Webinar Series Presents:
Natural Travelers
with Tanya Renner, CCH, RSHom(NA)
© 2016 Tanya Renner
Homecare Conditions
Homecare: self-diagnosis, self-treat and self-manage
Welcome to with the NCH Homeopathy Academy of Moms program!
This material is offered for educational purposes only. Nothing
herein is intended as medical advice nor is any claim made that
the comments or opinions expressed herein are approved by any
government department or agency. Whenever dealing with a
health issue consult a qualified health care provider.
WELCOME ABOARD!!
1. Plan ahead
2. Nip it in the bud
3. Pack a natural
supply kit
Plan ahead: assess risk
Where will your travels take you?
How will you travel?
Where will you be resting and sleeping?
What will you be eating and drinking?
What activities will you participate in?
What will you be exposed to? (Environmental Factors)
What are the individual strengths & susceptibilities of each
person you’re traveling with and will be visiting?
Where will your travels take you?
Where will your travels take you?
How will you travel?
Airplane
Bike
Horse
Jeep
Camel
Foot
Car
Skis
Tour bus
Donkey
Boat
Where will you be staying?
How will you sleep, eat, drink and bathe?
What activities will you participate in?
Strengths & Susceptibilities
What are the individual strengths &
susceptibilities of the people you are
traveling with, as well as the people you
will be visiting?
Plan ahead: nip stress in the bud
Emotional Demands
Food
Rest/Sleep
Industrial Products
Noise
Temp./Humidity
Natural phenomena
Mental Demands
Medications
Immunizations
Altitude
Light
Drink
Radiation
Pathogens
Pollution
Personal Care Products
Physical Demands
Sun, Water & Insects
See your local sports and outdoor recreation retailors for
protective clothing, water purification and skincare.
Be sure to check protects for safety with the
Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org
EWG Skin Deep database: www.ewg.org/skindeep
6 Natural Stress Busters
Kali phos 6x, Coffea, Chamomilla, Nux vom,
Rescue Remedy-FE, Blackcurrant-Gemmo
Kali phos 6X: soothes jangled nerves
Cannot cope with
day -to-day stress & strain
 Over-stimulated
 Overtired
 Irritable & Shorttempered
 Sensitive
 Cerebral fatigue
 Irrational fear
Kali phos gifts
 Soothes nerves
 Helps relax into sleep
 Temper tamer
 Enhances resiliency
 Helps refocus
 Brings Perspective
Tension headaches due to nervous fatigue or too much cerebral work.
Better from rest, fresh air, gentle soothing motion and nourishment.
Coffea
Wakefulness and extreme alertness accompanied by
nervousness, restlessness, anticipation and
hypersensitivity.
All of this leads to fatigue and general weakness, with
insomnia.
Think of the over excitement and ecstatic state before a
trip to Disneyland. The excitement alone that can lead to
complete exhaustion, great sensitivity and irritability.
Insomnia from racing thoughts and activity of the mind.
Chamomilla
Unsurpassed hypersensitivity and anger!!
Inconsolable and capricious-demands something and then throws it away.
A wonderful children’s remedy---picture
the stormy rage of a two year old. Their
pain is worse open air, strong winds,
night and touch. ‘You pick them up and
they want to be put down. You put
them down and they want to be picked
up.’ There is no pleasing a child in a
chamomilla state!
Anger, restlessness and rigid, stiff
bodies!
Nux vom
Nat sulph 6x
Tense like a tightly coiled spring
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Impatient & Snappish
Driven & Demanding
Angered by contradiction
Sensitivity to stimulation
Nux vom states develop when the “type-A” person over does it, but the state
can develop in any of us when our nerves are overtaxed and we are overindulging in too much rich foods, sweets, alcohol, coffee and spicy foods.
Everything backs-up, constipation develops and the body cannot effectively
cleanse. The person may feel like they have a “hangover” even when they
haven’t been drinking.
Exposure to poor quality air, water or food adds to already toxic state.
Rescue Remedy: The 5 flower’s of
Dr. Bach’s famous crisis formula
Flowers
 Impatiens: impatience
 Cherry plum: loss of
control
 Rock Rose: panic
 Star of Bethlehem:
shock
 Clematis: faintness
Blackcurrant gemmo
The energetic “revitalizer”:
Used by gemmo
practitioners to help with
fatigue and inflammation
of mucous membranes.
Nature heals: nourish and hydrate
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Nourished by the sea
Sea Vegetables
Nat mur 6x & Kali phos 6x
 Nibble on dulse or nori
sheets or a “Kelp
Krunch Bar”
 Sprinkle on the Sea
Seasonings
 Nat mur 6x increases
the body’s ability to
retain water. It attracts
moisture to tissues.
 Kali phos 6x is a good
second choice and
works well alongside
Nat mur 6x.
Careful not to overdo Nat mur 6x or
you could find yourself in a teary mood.
Hydrate
Hydrates
 Mineral Waters
 Coconut and lime water
 Fresh orange juice with a
pinch of sea salt
 Juicy fresh fruit
 Pineapple
 Oranges with a seaweed
snack or pinch of sea salt
Dehydrates
 Alcohol
 Refined salty and
sugary foods
 Strenuous Exercise
 Overheating
 Air travel
 Dry air
 Sun
 Wind
“ You put the lime in the coconut, you drink them both up.”
Vitamin C, bromelain, greens & Zn
Zn
Prevent GI upset
 Lemon Juice, Lime Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar in water at
meals is a very nice tonic for preventing GI trouble.
 Chia Tea: cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, ginger, etc.
 Ginger root: fresh, capsules, herbal extract or candied with
meals.
 Ground flax seeds with lots of water to keep the gut moving .
 Garlic: fresh or capsules
 Probiotics: beneficial bacteria
Prevent GI upset
Charcoal capsules or tablets
Do NOT take charcoal or clay with
medications or oral birth control.
Medicinal clay capsules or drinks
Prevent GI upset
Take with lots of water!
Charcoal will temporarily turn
stools black.
Do NOT take charcoal or clay with
medications or oral birth control. Check
with your provider if you have questions.
Prevent GI upset
Choose water purification appropriate to area of travel and have
a backup purification strategy. Have Plan A and Plan B!
Consider hydrogen peroxide purification as well as other water
purification strategies.
Bring a veggie/fruit peeler.
Cell Salts: travel kits
Support tissues with
homeopathic cell salts.
I &E Organics Apothecary
Macro-minerals in
3x-12x potency.
Calc phos, Calc fluor,
Calc sulph, Kali phos,
Kali mur, Kali sulph,
Ferrum phos, Silica,
Mag phos, Nat mur, Nat
phos, Nat sulph
1800Homeopathy
Wonderful travel companions
from homeopathic
pharmacies!
Inflammation
Inflammatory process
Immobilization of injury site
Activation of immune response
Destruction of pathogens
Delivery of oxygen and nutrients
Delivery of repair cells
Ferrum phos 6x
No. 1 remedy for inflammation and congestion
 Run-down feeling
 Throat irritation: Scratchy, dry or tickling throat
 Symptoms that signal the start of a cold
 Congestive Headaches: fullness, pulsing, throbbing
Partners well with other cell salts
1 st stage of a cold: Ferrum phos 6x, Kali mur 6x, Nat mur 6x
Mechanical injury: Ferrum phos 6x, Kali mur 6x
Inflammation
Redness, Heat, Swelling
Mag phos 6x: antispasmodic
No. 1 remedy for spasm. Pain is of ten experienced as
spasmodic, constricting or sharp, dar ting, deep pain, better with
warmth and firm pressure.
Common complaints
Cramping bowels and stomach, abdominal colic, diarrhea with
flatulence and cramping, menstrual cramps, tight sensation in
chest, tight asthmatic sensation, spasmodic cough, leg cramps,
headache with constriction sensation in the head.
Mag phos 6x and Calc phos 6x are synergistic cell salts
Mag phos 6x works fast when dissolved in hot water and sipped.
Pains and cramps may benefit from direct application.
Nat sulph 6x: master cleanser
Nux vom
 Problems of digestion, especially from overindulging in fatty,
sugary foods.
 Irritability or headaches associated with an angry liver.
 Disturbed sleep due to an overworked digestive system.
 Slow waking in the morning.
Symptoms are aggravated by damp, wet weather
Nat sulph 6x partners well with Ferrum phos 6x and Kali mur 6x
when flu is threatening. Sip mix of cell salts.
Endurance
Ferrum phos 6x, Mag phos 6x and Calc phos 6x taken in
combination seem to improve physical endurance.
o Iron carries oxygen throughout the body.
o Glucose metabolism in muscles is dependent on magnesium.
o Calcium promotes healthy cellular activity and restores
weakened tissues.
Arnica: don’t leave without it
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Trauma in its many forms
Shock: physical, mental or emotional
Overuse, bruised, strains injuries
Falls, blows, contusion
Head injury
Tinnitus from loud air shows, music, etc.
Great prostration—jet lag
Altitude sickness
Fright or big surprise
Interestingly, the plant contains ferrum phos
 Restlessness looking for a place of ease
 Mood irritable
 “Sends help away.”
Skin ointment
Calendula for burn, cuts and irritated skin.
Herb Pharm:
Original Salve is
a great all
around skin
salve.
Arinca for unbroken skin/tissue injury with bruising and soreness.
Remedies on the go
Water Proof With Cryogenic Vials
Smallest Kit: HomeoCard
Homeopathy:
keep the fun coming!
TRAVEL BOOKS
The Naturally Healthy Traveler, Susan Kramer
The World Travellers’ Manual of Homoeopathy, Colin Lessell
The Natural Medicine Guide For Travel & Home, Richard Pitt
The Savvy Traveler’s Guide to Homeopathy and Natural
Medicine, Judith Reichenburg-Ullman & Robert Ullman
HOMEOPATHY TODAY, an NCH publication
Travel articles:
Hike for Your Health: Seasoned trekkers share travel tips , Judith
Reichenberg-Ullman, Spring, 2015
Off to Summer Camp, Mary Aspinwall, Summer, 2014
Perfect Escapes: How to prevent peril in paradise , Amy
Rothenberg, Spring 2010
Homeopathy Hits the Road , Mary Aspinwall, Spring, 2010
HOMEOPATHY ACADEMY FOR MOMS
Natural Support for Athletes,
Aug. 25, 2015 NCH webinar is
filled tips that work for
travelers too.
Check it out!
FIRST AID BOOKS AND MORE
Books
Help! And Homeopathy: What to do in an emergency before 911
arrives, Eileen Nauman
Your Natural Medicine Cabinet , Burke Lennihan
Homeopathy Pocket, Almut Brandl
You’re Not Sick, You’re Thirsty!, F. Batmanghelidj, MD
Phone Apps
HomeoGuide
Materia Medica Lite
Verbal First Aid™ developed
by Judith Acosta & associates
“The Power of Words & Presence To Heal,”
Homeopathy Today, Autumn 2010
Verbal First Aid: Healing Children’s Pain and
Fear with Words
The Worst is Over: What to say when every
moment counts
CELL SALTS: best friends
 Homeopathic Cell Salt Remedies by Nigey Lennon & Lionel
Rolfe. Ideal for home use.
 “Nurture Your Inner Athlete with Homeopathic Cell Salts ”,
Tanya Renner, Homeopathy Today, Summer, 2015
 “Gentle Little Souls - All about the Cell Salts” by Miranda
Castro, Homeopathy Today, July/August 2008 and
www.mirandacastro.com/articles/CellSalts.html
 Cell Salt Teleconference, Kim Kalina:
www.uheal.net/teaching.htm
Supplies: Homeopathic Pharmacies and
G e m m o s U S A : w w w. g em m o s - us a .c o m
G e m m o s / L a ur e n H u b e l e : w w w.l a ur e n h ub e l e .c o m
C e l l S a l t s m a l l e s t K i t a n d G e m m o s : I & E O r g a n i c s A p o t h e c a r y:
w w w. i - e - o r g a ni c s - a po t h ec a r y.my s h o p i f y. c o m/
C e l l S a l t Tr av el K i t : 1 - 8 0 0 H o m e o p a t hy a n d o t h e r H o m e o p a t h i c P h a r m a c i es
C h a r c o a l Re m e d i e s : w w w.c h a rc o a l r em e d i e s .c o m
C l ay : P r e m i e r Re s e a r c h L a b s : w w w. r a d i a n t li fec a t al o g .c o m
T h e C l ay C u r e , R a n K n i s h i n s ky a n d T h e H e a l i n g P ow e r o f C l ay , M i c h e l A b e h s e r a
Smallest remedy kit: Homeo-card with Miranda Castro:
w w w. yo ut ub e .c o m/ wa t c h ? v = Twl 4 R K 0 t r l o
M T M c a s e g u a r ds : w w w.m t m c a s e - g a r d .c o m
C r yo g e ni c v i a l s : s e a r c h w e b o r s e e a m a z o n
We can help, if you get stuck.
Contact your health care provider or a professional homeopath
National Center for Homeopathy Practitioner Directory
www.homeopathycenter.org/find -homeopath
North American Society of Homeopaths
www.homeopathy.org
Council for Homeopathic Certification
www.homeopathicdirectory.com
Always consult a qualified health care provider if you are
dealing with health care issue.
This material is of fered for educational purposes only. Nothing
herein is intended as medical advice nor is any claim made
that the comments or opinions expressed herein are approved
by any government department or agency.
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Simplify healing…follow nature.
WHAT ABOUT POTENCY?
Use 3x-12x for cell salts remedies.
More sensitive 30x or 12c
You…
 Require less medication
than the average person
 Avoid certain foods
 Are sensitive to changes
in environment
 Have difficulty with
confrontation
 Identify yourself as
“sensitive”
More Robust 30C
You…
 Tolerate medications
easily
 Can eat “anything”
 Express a wide range of
emotions and are not
effected by other
people’s emotions
 Enjoy a stable mood and
high energy throughout
most days
WHAT ABOUT FREQUENCY?
Potency: 30x or 12c (sensitive) or 30c (robust)
Potency-Cell Salts: Always in 3x-12x, decrease pellets and frequency for the
sensitive individual.
Dosing: follow the instructions or 1-3 pellets per dose
Frequency:
• Every 15 minutes for very recent trauma with strong clear symptoms.
• Every couple of hours for recent injury with strong symptoms.
• A couple doses a day for other injuries.
When to stop?
• Stop as soon as symptoms start to improve. Re-start if the same symptoms
return.
• If there is no improvement after 3 doses, stop and try a different remedy.
• If there is no improvement after trying 3 different remedies,
stop and contact your health care provider or a professional homeopath.
© 2016 Tanya Renner
Q&A-1 from webinar
Q: What potencies do you use when traveling?
A: The same potencies you are comfortable using at home.
Q: Does the radiation from scanners reduce the effectiveness of the remedies?
A: Most homeopaths have not noticed a difference and do put their remedies
through the scanner. You can have the remedies hand checked if you like.
Leave extra time for a hand check.
Q: Can cell salts be taken daily or more frequently than other types of
remedies?
A: Use the cell salts like you use other remedies. Please see the slide titled
“What About Frequency?” Also see the resources on cell salts to learn how to
use them. Practice using them at home before you use them for travel. Most
people do take the cell salts more frequently, but not everyone should. Nobody
should use the homeopathic cell salt remedies as a replacement mineral
supplement. Use all homeopathic remedies when well indicated by symptoms.
Q&A-2 from webinar
Q: Are there any remedies you should never take at the same time?
A: Most remedies should be taken individually, but some cell salts act nicely
when taken together. Please see your cell salt resources for a more detailed
discussion. For more advanced work, refer to Encyclopedia of Remedy
Relationships in Homeopathy by Abdur Rehman. Within the cell salt system,
some practitioners do not give the following at the same time: Calc sulph & Kali
mur, Nat sulph & Nat mur, Silica & Calc sulph
Q: What’s a good remedy for homesickness?
A: Homesickness is often best addressed within the chronic picture, however,
some people find the Flower Essence, Honeysuckle is nice for taking the edge of
homesickness. See HT articles on travel for more discussion.
Q: What company sells the smallest Cell Salt Kit?
A: I & E Organics Apothecary
Q&A-3 from webinar
Q: With regards to immunization, do you recommend homeoprophylaxis?
A: I do know people who have chosen this route. If this is something you are
interested in exploring further, contact Cilla Whatcott, Isaac Golden or Kate Birch
Q: What is a good remedy for seasickness?
A: As with all homeopathic remedies, they have to be matched to the symptom
set. First set to consider: Cooculus, Tabacum, Petroleum, Ipecacuanha. Some
people also use pressure wrist bands-acupressure and ginger. (Maybe ginger
candy.)
Q: Do you have experience traveling with liquid remedies? Do you think it is
wise to have liquid remedies when you fly? I only fly with small qualities of
liquid, because I would be unhappy if they were taken away from me. I also find
they leak if I am not careful due to pressure changes and the normal bouncing
around that travel involves. Usually, if I need a liquid, I make it up when we land.
Q&A-4 from webinar
Q: Can you take just one pellet instead of the usual 3 pellets? Is it just as
effective so that you don’t go through your whole supply while traveling?
A: For most people that number of pellets in not important. The frequency of
dosing is more important. (Not too much or too little.) See slide on “Frequency.”
Q: Where can I find a list of resources for this webinar?
A: See separate handout titled Traveler’s Natural Supply Kit
Greetings
Tanya Renner, CCH, RSHom(NA) is an adjunct professor with Nashua Community
College and served as a Core Faculty member and Co-Administrator of the
Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative, LLC from 2010 - 2015. Her teaching and
practice is focused on both homeopathy and the foundations of health and
wellness.
Tanya is an active member of the holistic community, having recently spoken at
the Joint American Homeopathic Conference and the Weston A. Price Foundation
(WAPF) NE Regional Conference, as well as other health and wellness gatherings
in the New England. She contributed articles on a variety of complementary
health issues to Homeopathy Today and Natural Awakenings.
© 2016 Tanya Renner