As a Homeopath, I encourage parents and caregivers to consider using homeopathy to compliment any other traditional medicines or therapies they may be using for their child. Homeopathy promotes the body’s natural healing response to stimulate self-regulation and restore balance, and by doing so can help prevent illness from progressing and/or worsening.

A basic understanding of homeopathy and how to use remedies can be so helpful to address your child’s minor first aid and simple health concerns at home. Homeopathic remedies are safe, non toxic, and can be used without complex instructions.

Note: while home prescribing is a great way to get started, and a fabulous way to support your child, it’s important to seek professional advice for more serious or chronic health issues.

Get Started: You will need to purchase a basic Homeopathy Kit, containing some of the most widely used remedies. The one I recommend is the Basic 18 or 36 Kit from Helios Pharmacy (please reach out for help locating homeopathic pharmacies where you live).

Be Supported: Find yourself a great beginners book, or sign up free for The Home Prescribers Course offered by CHE (The Centre For Homeopathic Education, UK). It really is the perfect guide to start your journey, and will give you the knowledge and confidence to start treating yourself and/or your children safely and effectively. The short course explores the history of homeopathy and the principles of this alternative health system, used by millions of people around the World. You will learn about the many helpful remedies to have on hand, for children’s most common illnesses and injuries including: anxiety, bites, bruises, burns, colds, coughs, cuts, digestion, headaches, injuries, the list goes on.