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Professional Homeopath Claire
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Practising in Weybridge,
Walton on Thames and Esher
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www.surrey-homeopathy.co.uk
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Homeopathy is a gentle system of medicine that
uses the body's natural processes to heal itself
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Helping Children
To Combat Bugs Naturally
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A Government watchdog warned that many cough
and cold medicines aimed at youngsters may be
ineffective and can even cause side effects (1).
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory
Agency (MHRA) reported earlier this month that
it had found 'no robust evidence' that many of
the popular conventional medicines worked in
children. |
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They advised that over-the-counter cough and
cold medicines should no longer be used in those
under six, stating 'there is no evidence that
they work and they cause side effects, such as
allergic reactions, effects on sleep or
hallucinations'. |
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And the charity
Deafness Research UK has warned that
thousands of children could be affected by ear
infections not properly treated (2), and that
routine antibiotics do not always work. |
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Ear problems and recurrent coughs, colds and
related symptoms are high on the list of health
issues in children, and there is research
evidence which supports the efficacy of
homeopathic treatment in these conditions
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Homeopathic medicines, known as remedies, have
no toxic side effects, so can be used safely
even in babies. |
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It is recommended that a professional homeopath
(look out for the RSHom designation) is
consulted as each child will be treated
according to their own individual needs, and the
treatment will be more effective. |
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However, homeopathic medicines can be used at
home. Listed below are some common remedies
available over the counter and pointers to the
symptoms that would indicate their use: |
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Belladonna: |
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have come on suddenly and there is
fever, throbbing and pain, with
great irritability, and symptoms
worse from jarring. |
| Pulsatilla:
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| mucus is sticky and difficult to
cough up. The child might be tearful
and need constant cuddles. They are
better in the fresh air, and
thirstless despite having a dry
mouth. |
| Gelsemium:
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| the number one flu remedy, with
symptoms slow to come on, where
there is much heaviness and
drooping, fatigue, clammy skin,
flushes of hot and cold, dizziness
and congestion. |
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| Bryonia:
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| the symptoms are slow to come
on, there is much dryness and pains
are worse from even the slightest
movement. Children are irritable and
may reject what they just asked for.
The cough is dry, worse after eating
or drinking. There is increased
thirst. |
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Phosphorus: |
| this is a hacking, tickling
cough, often with sweating.The child
is worse at night and might ask for
icy drinks or ice cream, which may
be vomited up immediately. They may
be hoarse, and are better for
affection and massage, and worse for
cold air. |
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References |
1.
www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Safetywarningsalertsandrecalls/Safety
warningsandmessagesformedicines/CON038908 |
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2.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7902302.stm
Feb 2009
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3. Friese
K-H, Kruse
S, Ludtke R,
Moeller H.
Homeopathic
treatment of
otitis media
in children:
comparisons
with
conventional
therapy. Int
J of Clin
Pharmacol
and Ther
1997;
35:296-301.
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4. Jacobs J,
Springer DA,
Crothers D.
Homeopathic
treatment of
acute otitis
media in
children: a
preliminary
randomized
placebo-controlled
trial.
Pediatr
Infect Dis
J. 2001;
20(2):
177-83
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5. Frei H,
Thurneysen
A.
Homeopathy
in acute
otitis media
in children:
treatment
effect or
spontaneous
resolution?
Br Homeopath
J 2001; 90:
180-2.
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6. Harrison
H, Fixsen A,
Vickers A. A
randomized
comparison
of
homeopathic
and standard
care for the
treatment of
glue ear in
children.
Complement
Ther in Med
1999; 7(3):
132-5.
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7. Adler M.
Efficacy,
safety of a
fixed-combination
homeopathic
therapy for
sinusitis.
Adv Ther
1999; 16:
103-111.
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Contact
Surrey Homeopathy
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I practice in Weybridge, Surrey and also from
Esher Good Health Centre and Newphoria,
a holistic therapy centre in
Walton-on-Thames. |
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Contact me for an
appointment |
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Claire Brockwell RSHom |
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01932 847 312 |
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07774 561 953 |
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please mention
Surrey Homeopathy website |
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Email: |
claire@surrey-homeopathy.co.uk |
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Web: |
www.homeopathy-surrey.co.uk |
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If you can't get
hold of me, but would like acute Homeopathic
advice, ring the Homeopathic helpline on 0906
534 3404. For further information on this
service follow the link on my useful links page.
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Walton Complimentary
Therapy Centre: |
Newphoria, Beechfield Cottage
189 Sidney Road, Walton-on-Thames
Surrey KT12 3SD |
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Esher Good Health Centre: |
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10a Church Street, Esher Surrey KT10 8QS |
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| Practising in Weybridge,
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Professional Homeopath Claire
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