We all know people who have children who have benefited from conventional medical care, but sadly, we all also know people whose children have been harmed by it.
When my children were babies I became aware that I was dosing them up with Calpol for the slightest sniffle/discomfort and this set me off on a journey to find alternatives.
For the past twelve years I have been using herbs and homeopathy exclusively and I can't remember the last time we visited a doctor. Homeopathy has been particularly wonderful for my kids (and pets). Crucially, I am no longer terrified of family members falling ill, because with my herbs and remedies I can handle most things.
I would highly recommend all parents to take a course in homeopathy.
"Doctors need to become better educators so that parents can better decide which risks they wish to take either with conventional drugs or various safer alternatives."
I would add that Parents need to educate themselves (Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Essential Oils, Herbal, Vitamin Therapy, Foods, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bood Type, First Aid, etc.) as I did and continue to do. All part of parenting.
When my baby was under 3 months old he became sick, would not eat, had a fever, was too sleepy and was clearly getting dehydrated. I freaked, being a pediatric nurse myself, I knew exactly what would happen if I took him to the ER with their fears of neonatal sepsis - spinal tap, tepid baths, blood tests, IV antibiotics, restraints etc. Where we were living, I knew of no homeopath in Dallas Texas at the time. I called Dr Robert Schore MD in Washington State and consulted with him on the phone. He directed me to someone he knew in Dallas who had in possession the homeopathic remedy of choice. I went to this man's home, gave the remedy to my son and within 15 minutes he was well. He started nursing, his fever went down and he became more alert and active almost instantly. I shudder to think of what would have happened if I didn't persevere to get him homeopathic help. I was so concerned that the ER was going to be our next stop. Dr Schore has helped me so many times over the years, but he has since passed on. I miss him greatly.
With teens, I am also observing a peer- and teacher-influence factor as well. Mothers will bring their daughters to me for care, and the teens don't want homeopathy - they want to be on drugs like their friends! It's distressing.
When my children were babies I became aware that I was dosing them up with Calpol for the slightest sniffle/discomfort and this set me off on a journey to find alternatives.
For the past twelve years I have been using herbs and homeopathy exclusively and I can't remember the last time we visited a doctor. Homeopathy has been particularly wonderful for my kids (and pets). Crucially, I am no longer terrified of family members falling ill, because with my herbs and remedies I can handle most things.
I would highly recommend all parents to take a course in homeopathy.
"Doctors need to become better educators so that parents can better decide which risks they wish to take either with conventional drugs or various safer alternatives."
I would add that Parents need to educate themselves (Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Essential Oils, Herbal, Vitamin Therapy, Foods, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bood Type, First Aid, etc.) as I did and continue to do. All part of parenting.
When my baby was under 3 months old he became sick, would not eat, had a fever, was too sleepy and was clearly getting dehydrated. I freaked, being a pediatric nurse myself, I knew exactly what would happen if I took him to the ER with their fears of neonatal sepsis - spinal tap, tepid baths, blood tests, IV antibiotics, restraints etc. Where we were living, I knew of no homeopath in Dallas Texas at the time. I called Dr Robert Schore MD in Washington State and consulted with him on the phone. He directed me to someone he knew in Dallas who had in possession the homeopathic remedy of choice. I went to this man's home, gave the remedy to my son and within 15 minutes he was well. He started nursing, his fever went down and he became more alert and active almost instantly. I shudder to think of what would have happened if I didn't persevere to get him homeopathic help. I was so concerned that the ER was going to be our next stop. Dr Schore has helped me so many times over the years, but he has since passed on. I miss him greatly.
Europeans are accustomed to using homeopathy to help their babies and children. Homeopathy offers so much. Great post.
With teens, I am also observing a peer- and teacher-influence factor as well. Mothers will bring their daughters to me for care, and the teens don't want homeopathy - they want to be on drugs like their friends! It's distressing.