Here are answers to some of the FAQ’s practitioners get about homeopathy.
And here as a starting point is our Home Remedy Notes which may give you quick answers to doses, frequency, etc. This is a downloadable document so you can refer to at your leisure.
There are many myths about homeopathy and one is that they are affected by EMFs, such as airport x-rays and other scanners.
I always point out that we live in a web of EMFs with wireless and bluetooth in our homes, workplaces and shopping centres and of course on our phones, which we carry with us at all times! Airports and planes are full of these frequencies too, so no different to the rest of our world.
After 35 years of using homeopathics personally, travelling extensively with them and generally handling them badly, I’m convinced that remedies are much more robust than we imagine.
Homeopathics are a form of vibrational medicine and each remedy or combination has its own unique resonant frequency. Some may resonate at the particular frequency of an EMF from something man-made such as a scanner, microwave or smart TV. They are also often x-rayed or scanned in the postal system. Possibly there may be some random frequencies that can knock out the action of a remedy but really unless it is a frequency that is quite specific to matching or negatively affecting your particular remedy, I think it unlikely to be a problem and have not seen it in practice.
Some people ask if they should get their remedies hand scanned at the airport, rather than leaving them in their hand luggage and passing through x-ray. If you hand over your kit so it’s not x-rayed it will likely be swabbed for explosives; at least that’s what they always did before covid.
I tend to advise not handing them over (and this may also depend on what country you are in) and just leaving your kit in your hand luggage to go through the scanner. It won’t matter greatly, and may save some aggravation.
And yes you could wrap it in aluminum foil which some people suggest, although I don’t feel it’s an issue.
If you are travelling anywhere in Europe or the USA it really shouldn’t be an issue as they are familiar with homeopathics. If you are travelling somewhere that you perceive may be an issue we have a letter we can provide to go with any remedies you have purchased from us, advising what they are and how they should be handled.
This combination is suitable for supporting a child who will undergo laser therapy for lip, cheek or tongue tie.
Arnica – For bruising, shock, bleeding, pain relief.
Chamomilla – pain, unsettled, inconsolable.
Give twice on the day before the procedure to prep the system.
Then give 4 x a day until symptoms have settled, up to one week.
1 drop for under 6 months of age
2 drops for under 12 months
4 drops for over 12 months
Drop inside the bottom lip and away from any wound.
If that’s not possible, you can drop on the crown of the head or the wrists and it will work the same.
Homeopathic remedies work in a different way to pharmacy medicines and interaction is not an issue.
If pain persists and other pain relief is required, give as per the directions on the bottle.
Check with your surgeon, GP or homeopath, as appropriate, if you have any questions or concerns.
Much like many pharmacy medicines, alcohol is a necessary inclusion as a preservative and also as an integral part of the action of a homeopathic remedy, ie how it works.
The alcohol in our remedies is as low as permissible (10% grape alcohol, 5% brandy) and the dose (see below) is tiny.
To maintain the integrity of the product, do ensure that if the dropper touches the mouth, it is rinsed in boiling water before returning to the bottle.
If it is deemed necessary to reduce the alcohol further, you may do so as follows.
This is a question I’m asked pretty frequently and my answer is generally as follows.
We live in a web of EMF/EMR and other types of frequencies. Our remedies are subjected to all the time and there is no avoiding this.
Check through luggage will generally be scanned at the larger airports.
Carry your remedies in your hand luggage by all means.
No, you don’t need to wrap your remedies in foil and if you do they will be picked out by the airport scanning as suspicious.
If you choose to take them out of your hand luggage and ask for them not to go through the machine, they will usually be tested for explosives – yes really!
To knock out the action of a remedy, the frequency they are exposed to would need to be identical to the resonant frequency of the individual remedy/ies so unlikely to match or to be an issue.
I have a kit which is 20+ years old and the remedies still work fine after multiple trips and frequent scanning. I also have a mini kit in my handbag with my mobile phone – same, same.
Homeopathy is a medicine for the future, like all vibrational medicines, and should stand up to the trials of our modern life.
Dean and Melanie Creedy combine more than 50 years experience of exploring, using and creating essences and vibrational medicines.
“I was interested in essences from as early as I used homeopathy” says Melanie. “Dean and I went to a centre for essences in the UK over 25 years ago; shell essences, tree essences, sea essences, essences from Iceland and Canada, all the various Australian essences, you name it they had it. It sparked the idea to one day create some of our own and from there not only do we have the current WyldChyld Essences and Soul Harmonics, but we created a Millenium Essence on 1/1/00, a set of Angel Harmonics and have individualised essences for clients to use in their own practices.”
After our tree change to Tasmania in 2007, where we had 15 acres of land to play with, we planted a beautiful garden and orchard and once the garden grew we had the source of our essences, the clear air and the time.
From an environment of clear air, pure water and gentle energy, we have created a wonderful and powerful range of vibrational essences. This was our dream for many years, but we had to grow the garden first in order to create the first stage – the flower essences!
We followed the process laid out by Gurudas, the master of essence making, and the results speak for themselves. We now offer you a range of Essences which stand out from the crowd in potency and effect. A range which according to those who have tried them, bring amazing insight and gentle change.
The WyldChyld Essences were created with the intention of assisting the new generations of children to cope with life. They combine flower essences (grown and made in the garden at Wyldwood) with the gentle energy of the plant world, crystal essences with the mineral energies that so resonate with the 21st century, plus we’ve added the resonance of colour to make the perfect vibrational energy needed for a variety of life’s situations!
As a busy homeopath, Melanie sees many people in her clinic who find the world they live in a wild place!
. . . in a good sense with the wild and cool things that are happening in technology, music, science and social media.
. . . in a challenging sense with bullying, lack of boundaries leading to lack of security, fear through media exposure, high levels of competition and the expectations that are put upon them.
. . and finally in an environmental sense with overstimulation from TV, internet, computer games, constant mobile phone contact and media in general, noise pollution, EMFs from electronic gadgets, toxins, processed foods, vaccination and so on.
The Soul Harmonics help balance, guide, integrate, process, progress and support work on the spiritual path. These are vibrational essences created through Source for supporting on your Life Path. For more information check out the blog on the range and their uses.
Sometimes people can feel completely overwhelmed by life and just need to take a pill and chill! Often it’s difficult to work out what they need in the way of medication, a homeopathic remedy or from a naturopathic or chinese medicine perspective. They just need something to help them become centred and balanced quickly, gently and effectively.
Melanie considers both the Soul Harmonics and the WyldChyld Essences to be a “pill” for modern life: gentle, natural, subtle, nurturing.
Both ranges can be used by any age and some people may feel more drawn to the beautiful energy of the WyldChyld Essences, whereas those walking the spiritual path may resonate with the Soul Harmonics.
Choose your own essence from our range or request a consultation and we will select for you.
The comment we’ve received most often about our essences is how powerful they are.
We therefore suggest that you start out with a single dose of 7 drops for an adult (2 for a child) and see what effect it has before you start to give on a regular basis.
Let your child choose their essence themselves where appropriate. Not only is this the most accurate way of choosing an essence, it can provide insight into what is going on for them.
If you resonate with an essence, try it!
Essences can be given to any age and can be used during pregnancy if you want to start work before baby arrives!
The dose for your essence is 7 drops (2 for a child).
Take drops straight on the tongue, put into a water bottle or rub onto the crown of the head, pulse spots, soles of the feet.
As above, give a single dose and wait a day or two before dosing regularly.
The sprays can be used personally – spray over the crown (avoiding the eyes!), create a mist and walk through – or as a room spray. Spray in the corners and let the energy do the rest, allowing you to create boundaries, clear space and bring harmony.
Don’t be concerned if you find your child (or yourself) working through a whole range of essences. We all have much work to do and you will know what is appropriate and when. Embrace the process.
Keep a diary! It can be insightful for you as a parent and for your healthcare practitioner to see what happens with the essences.
While you could combine the WyldChyld Essences, they are not designed to be used in this way as they are complete in themselves . . . but don’t take my word for it!
Store away from direct light & heat, strong smells (such as essential oils) and electrical appliances such as mobile phones and microwaves.
If the dropper comes in contact with the mouth, rinse with boiling water to avoid cross contamination.
If in doubt as to the appropriateness of an essences to a particular situation, contact us at Elements of Health. We have a wide range of essences, both single and combinations (harmonics) and a consultation could provide you with something perfectly appropriate.
These products do not replace appropriate medical diagnosis or treatment and are not designed for the treatment of chronic, serious or long term illness.
Use as directed.
Always read the label.
If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner.
This is a natural way to rehydrate if you don’t want to do Hydralite or similar products.
Coconut water can also be useful.
We no longer stock books, other than the small home prescriber book as they can often be purchased reasonably cheaply on Booktopia or Amazon and often are available for Kindle.
Personally, my favourite author for home prescribers is Miranda Castro. You can see all her great books here.
Her Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby’s First Year was an absolute lifesaver when I was a first time mum way back when!
Miranda’s Complete Homeopathy Handbook is another old favourite, with lots of useful general information, materia medica of the remedies and a repertory at the back where you can look up symptoms!
Andrew Lockie’s book below is an oldie but a goodie. My favourite book until it became unavailable. Looks like it’s back on Amazon.
Andrew Lockie; Family Guide to Homeopathy
If you’re interested in homeoprophylaxis and after more information; Kate Birch and Cilla Whatcott’s book entitled Homeoprophylaxis; The Solution, is a good read with heaps of details. I’m not going to say more than that here due to regulations!!
The Solution; Homeoprophylaxis
This is a great little home prescriber book for people who are new to homeopathy. Written by a mum, not a homeopath.
Nica Michelle; Homeopathy for Beginners
Use the links below to see the pages on Amazon which feature homeopathic/ homeopathy books and yes we do receive a small fee for any books purchased via any of these links.
This quick reference refers to our Immunisation Support Pack available in the store. For best results through the immunisation process we suggest you request information on our ImmSafe Program which is a more robust and specific form of support for these times.
1. SVC Combination (previously named Safe Vacc Combination)
This remedy is derived from those remedies traditionally used in this situation to support and educate the immune system.
This is a combination of remedies I had been using in my clinic for more than a decade until it became clear this was not as robust as it needed to be, given the number of needles children are now having.
Give twice a day starting on the day before the needle and continue for one week after.
2. Immune Boost
Our Immune Boost remedy combines those homeopathics traditionally known for their powerful immune boosting effect. As a homeopathic remedy it is particularly easy for children to take as the dose is small and the taste not unpleasant. Can be used during acute illness but do not use continually.
Start one week before and give once a day for up to one month or as required following immunisation.
3. Probiotic Kefir 6x
Prepared as a vegan homeopathic remedy from Probiotic Kefir, a well known and much used natural probiotic, this remedy promotes and stimulates balance and recolonisation with good gut flora, rather than just supplementing. It may enhance the action of other probiotic products.
Start one week before and give once a day for up to one month or as required following immunisation.
Vegan: Probiotic Kefir is a vegan remedy due to the way it is prepared in the dispensary.
Best results for poor gut function and other health issues will always be achieved by consulting with your homeopath for individualised remedies to support the whole person and address any underlying issues and susceptibilities.
Note: You may combine two of the remedies if easier, but best not to combine all three. This allows the immune system to work best with the remedies without being overwhelmed.
This product is for practitioner-only dispensing due to regulations, so these instructions are relevant only if you have purchased this product through the clinic.
We dispense in a 30c potency if you are going on a standard holiday (2-4 weeks)
We dispense in a 200c potency if you are going on a longer holiday (4-6 weeks plus) or you live overseas or in a high risk area (see below).
Sometimes we will dispense in a 200c for older kids going on a school or other trip unaccompanied by a parent, just for ease of use. This way they don’t need to take the remedy while away, just the doses on returning home.
For a longer holiday, ie you will return home afterwards
If you live overseas or in a high risk area
On receipt of your remedy take 3 doses of Mossie Mix 200c in 24 hours (1 pilule per dose 3 times). This primes the system to recognise any of the mosquito borne diseases and act.
Then you will take the remedy once a fortnight (every two weeks) during the season or as required.
If you have someone who is very susceptible to bites, Bugg Off can be taken daily for a month or two to build the system, plus B vitamins can be helpful.
Suitable for use in babies and small children. If in doubt consult your homeopath or healthcare provider.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare provider. The information in this or any other Elements of Health flyer does not replace appropriate medical advice and care. Homeopathy is a traditional medicine. It may be used alongside conventional medicine. The remedies are effective when used in accordance with the homeopathic indications. If in doubt as to their appropriateness to a particular situation, consult your health care provider
To support and help resolve symptoms of the big ‘W’ Cough which is often doing the rounds these days.
Due to TGA regulations if you wish to purchase please email us via the contact page for link and password.
Please note: Whooping Cough is identified as a notifiable disease by the Health Department and we are required to advise you to contact your GP for testing of all family members and treatment.
Give 1 or 2 pilules twice a day for up to 7 days.
Stop if symptoms improve dramatically after any dose.
The remedy can and should work reasonably quickly which is why we suggest you stop/reduce as symptoms improve; a sign the immune system is doing its own thing.
We recommend using alongside our homeopathic Immune Boost combination which will help bolster up the whole system. You can give Immune Boost once a day for 2 or 3 weeks.
If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner.
Any information provided does not replace advice from your doctor or homeopath and we advise you to seek medical help and diagnosis as appropriate.
Our kits and remedies contain homeopathic medicines selected for use in minor ailments and injuries only. They are recommended for use with immediate family only and our advice and information is not sufficient to treat extended family or friends.
Our combination remedies are prepared as a single vibrational remedy incorporating the remedies traditionally used for the situation described.
They are not suitable for home treatment of chronic, ongoing or serious conditions or diseases.
Homeopathy is deemed to be low risk by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The remedies are effective when used in accordance with the homeopathic indications.
If in doubt as to their appropriateness to a particular situation, consult your health care practitioner.
Use only as directed.
Always read the label or information supplied.
If symptoms persist see your health care practitioner.
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