On our homestead, we are harvesting ALL THE THINGS and soaking in every last second of dry weather in the Pacific Northwest. This month already we’ve had some trees taken down so the boys are busy chopping wood and getting it put away. We have cleaned up various nooks and crannies around the farm, harvested turkey and pork, and fixed up equipment that will make the transition from wet to cold more manageable. Fall sports have begun and of course…. school. In our home, we begin home schooling in mid-September and the transition, whether at home or in a public school setting, can be a difficult one. Long gone are the days of sleeping in and staying up late. Routines take a little time to adjust to and with suddenly flipping on the brain and needing to focus on studies, our kids can be a bit …. testy. UGH! And this, of course, leads to Mama being testy too!
But …. there is HOPE! Homeopathy is a complete game changer! I have compiled a list of my favorite remedies that make the transition from leisurely Summer to busy Fall days so much easier. Everything from building the immune system to improving concentration in school, here are my favorite remedies!
ACONITUM NAPELLUS
Aconite is known to treat shock and jump start the body into its own healing process. It is known as a great interruptor and is one I use often in our home and on our farm. The second anyone feels a cold coming on – sore throat, sneezing, slight cough – a quick dose of Aconite will stop it in its tracks. I also use Aconite to ease anxiety. It is great when your kids are struggling to settle into school, anxious about leaving a home or changing routine.
KALI PHOSPHORICUM
Kali Phos is where it’s at with my boys! If you have kids that struggle with concentration, get headaches when focusing on an assignment, get frustrated easily, or all of the above… this remedy needs to be in your home stat! We begin taking Kali Phos a week before we plan to begin school so that their bodies have time to begin to calm the nerves and focus on the tasks ahead. Both of my boys do very well with Kali Phos. Recently, my middle son “forgot” (middle school boys…so NOT sigma!) to take his Kali Phos in the morning. After an hour or so, I realized he had been reading with his paper 3 inches from his face, was very slow and said he had a headache. He began to get emotional as I went through his work and he had skipped around on all of his assignments. I quickly realized he needed prayer, a break, and his remedy. Fifteen minutes later, he had regained his focused, his headache was gone, and his work was completed in less than an hour.
ARGENTUM NITRICUM
Argentum Nit is my go-to for all those anticipatory feelings. What if my teacher doesn’t like me? What if I don’t make friends? What if my desk is too far back from the board and I can’t see? What if my desk is too close and everyone can see me? What if, What if, What if …. Now, I’ll be honest. With homeschooling, my boys never have to worry about where they have to sit (hanging upside down and sideways seems about right), they have tons of friends (animals count, right?), and their teacher definitely (mostly) likes them. But that doesn’t exempt them from anticipatory anxiety. When my son is excited or nervous about an upcoming rabbit show, he literally vibrates. He is unable to stop talking and asks a million questions. He rushes through all of his tasks to prepare and goes over his study questions over and over and over. He is very impulsive and hurried. He has a very strong desire for doing well and he gets a lot of fear over failing. Arg Nit really does the trick!
COLD CALM
This Boiron remedy blend works quickly to stop an oncoming cold in its tracks. Fall is met with cooler weather but the fall sports still have us outside. I have a son that loves to play football so this means practices in the cold rain as the sun is setting in the evenings. When a warm sweaty body cools down quickly it can weaken the immune system. Not to mention boys sharing their germs on the field in that great pursuit of a touchdown. In the classroom, germs spread even quicker. Why are kids so gross?? Like, Aconite, Cold Calm stops colds quickly. It is a wonderful blend that tackles (he he) runny nose, sneezing, potential fevers and more. I make a water remedy with this as soon as I hear a sneeze!
ARNICA MONTANA
With back to school comes recess, PE, and ouchies and boo boos everywhere. The addition of sports brings sore muscles and inflammation. Arnica is the remedy of choice. I honestly don’t know how people can function without Arnica! In pillule form, as a water remedy, and as a topical salve or gel, Arnica heals and it works fast! We add a dose of Arnica (water remedy) each day when the kids are in sports and it really helps keep their bodies from gaining injuries. They recover faster and we’ve found far less bruising! The key is keeping inflammation down! GAME DAY TIP!: When your kid gets hurt on the field, give them a quick dose of ACONITE and see how quickly they’re back in the game!
I am so excited to hear how these remedies have improved your Fall season! Each of these remedies are wonderful and so healing, but remember our GREAT HEALER, JESUS whom is the Creator of all of these remedies and more! In my home, before I assess what remedy to give, I pray over the affliction, take authority and tell the unclean spirit to LEAVE IN JESUS NAME! Anoint their head and spaces with oil and watch Jesus heal before a remedy is even needed. Holy Spirit gives me the wisdom to know what remedy is needed and He will for you too!
Jesus First, Homeopathy Second
Nicole