The Homeopathic Coach

So yesterday was a pretty typical day in my Homeopathic

clinic. For those of you that have never been to see a Homeopath, I wanted to share a bit about what went on yesterday, so you can get an idea of what Homeopaths treat and how they work. 

 

Typically I might see 5-6 patients in an average clinic day. This may not sound like many, but with new patients I spend an hour with them and follow-ups are usually 30-45 minutes depending on the case.  I will also answer ongoing and current patient emails and take a phone consult or two for an acute prescription, usually from an existing patient or for a child. I also do online skype consults from around the world. 

 

 

Yesterday I treated a pregnant mother of a two year old, who has also booked in her toddler to see me next week. She needed help with her weakened immune system and various pregnancy ailments.I prescribed three medicines for her. One to use now to alleviate the chest infection she is experiencing, and then another to follow on after that to really boost her immune system and eliminate her susceptibility to bronchitis. I also prescribed a tissue salt homeopathic medicine to help her energy levels. I will see her again in three weeks.  I also shared with her my Treat Yourself Natural Pregnancy System because she is very keen on Homeopathy and knows that this is the only type of medication you can safely take during pregnancy.

 

 

I then treated by phone, a client whose symptoms are primarily emotional but causing a strong and alarming physical heart pain. In this case I treated both his intense emotional symptoms and physical symptoms, because the direct correlation with this heart symptoms was obvious and I know from experience that the latter will cease once the emotional symptoms are re-balanced. Homeopathy is wonderful for treating the whole person and in fact this is what we try to do in almost every case! I have known this patient for years and can predict with accuracy how things are likely to unfold.

 

 

My next patient was an emergency appointment due to severe stress caused by work victimization. I knew that this patient will respond to some acute Homeopathic medicines (which I gave her on the spot and to take home) but her situation needed dealing with by some direct, head-on action. After taking her case, giving some coaching and allowing her the space to 'let go' emotionally, I phoned through to a GP/MD colleague that I refer to, so he could see her and write her the necessary documentation for what I deemed was essential sick leave. She is now home and sorting out what needs to be done. 

 

Early afternoon saw me doing a radio interview for 2SER Community radio in Sydney for a Homeopathy feature. The interviewer was nervous and I almost gave her some great Homeopathic medicines for anticipatory anxiety. In her case it would have been good old Gelsemium 30c.

 

 

My final case of the day was a case of long standing endometriosis. We have been working together for a few months now and have had some great success with her more debilitating symptoms. This case is such a great example of what Homeopathy can do that I will save the details for another post and share the case with with you in full. Let me just say that this was her response recently after a Homeopathic medicine:

 

 

I just love Homeopathy when I get results like this for a patient! So that's a typical clinic day for me. I hope this gives you some insight into how Homeopaths work and what kind of things we can successfully treat.

 

Happy Homeopathic Prescribing!

  

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© Sam Adkins 2010

 

 

There are multiple theories around why nausea and vomiting are a common experience for many pregnant women. Dismissed by medics as a simple hormonal imbalance it is not actually known why this occurs and I believe it is more complex. It is an interesting thought that pregnancy is the first time that our bodies grow an effectively 'foreign' tissue inside them and the first time our bodies undergo such an amazing transformation. It is no wonder really that at many levels there may be hurdles and imbalances, and perhaps resistance on some deep levels, as this amazing effort takes place. 

 

On the physical, mental and emotional levels the mother has to surrender to the process of pregnancy whilst finding a balance within herself that takes care of her own person as well as the growing life of her baby. This is a really huge deal!

 

Homeopathy can alleviate these symptoms and it is also important to follow the self-help measures below.

 

1.Low blood sugar can sometimes be a trigger for nausea in pregnancy. In view of this, it is a good idea to keep a low sugar, high protein snack with you at all times.  I suggest pumpkin seeds or trail mix and that you eat small, frequent meals.

 

2.If your nausea is severe and you are having difficulty eating then try hard to ensure that everything you put in your mouth is nutrient dense. 

 

3.If your nausea is bad on waking then it often helps to consume something before you actually leave the bed. A cup of herbal tea with a dry biscuit or cracker often helps. It is also important that you set your alarm a few minutes earlier so you can take your time and not have to rush. 

 

4.Meditation may also help with nausea. 

  

5.Make a tea from fresh ginger and sip it warm or cold during the day.

 

 

Sepia: If your nausea intensifies when thinking of or smelling food that you would normally like to eat, then this might be your medicine. You may feel irritable, emotional and ambivalent about many things including loved ones such as your children and partner. You are much worse for fasting, and when you eat a small amount the nausea is alleviated. You  may have a characteristic heavy or 'bearing down' sensation in the pelvis.

 

Pulsatilla: The nausea will be worse for being in stuffy rooms and better for fresh air. You will be worse for over eating, or after eating fatty/rich foods, fruit, milk and bread.

 

Nux Vomica: For nausea that is worse in the morning. The pregnant women who will respond well to this medicine for her nausea may well have signs of an overstimulated nervous system. She will be over-wrought or 'hyper' and may well be feeling stressed and anxious. Insomnia may occur and they will have a strong desire to vomit as they feel the nausea will abate if they do. Violent retching without vomiting is common and if the mother has retching as a more prominent symptom than the nausea then Nux Vomica is the right medicine for her.

 

These three Homeopathic medicines are very effective  in treating morning sickness or any other nausea if the symptoms match the description given. For more homeopathic medicines to treat morning sickness or nausea, check out The Homeopathic Coach's NEW Treat Yourself Natural Pregnancy System which I believe is the most comprehensive natutal pregnancy system available:)

 

Launch announcement coming soon!  

 

Happy Homeopathic prescribing :)  

 

 

If you want regular homeopathic inspiration from The Homeopathic Coach, visit her new blog and join as a member to be the first in line for new tips and offers as they are released! 

© Sam Adkins 2009