Naturopathic Protocol for "Biffing it" On The Ice.

The cheapest way to get these oils is to become a member. Email me at desiree@modernhippie.org for info on how! Yep, over the weekend I slipped on the ice and came down full force on my elbow. I was terrified!

Not only did it hurt but the first thing to enter my mind (as I left my wallet and groceries in the street to get arnica from the glovebox) was, "How will I do Craniosacral with a bum arm?"

Luckily I got the arnica montana 30C in about oh- 30 seconds after I fell. I took it pellet after pellet for hours. Here are the rest of the things I did, and I think that these make GREAT first aid remedies to have at all times for any trauma. Remember- If you need to go to the hospital, call 911- then grab the homeopathics and herbals for on the way!

Arnica Montana 30C (GOTTA HAVE IT) This is a must for every first aid kit for trauma, bruising, accidents, head trauma especially and pain.  1 pellet under the tongue every 15 minutes for pain or injury. Available at all health food stores.

Hypericum 30C This is more for "nerve pain" which I began to experience a few hours after the fall. This is great for those strange stabbing sort of nerve ending pains that might come and go or hang around. Take this in the same manner as Arnica Montana. 1 pellet under the tongue every15 minutes for nerve pain. Available at all health food stores.

Panaway by Young Living Oil. I am officially a believer. Not only do I have ZERO pain 4 days later but the swelling went totally done within 24 hours. I only applied this maybe 3 times. It's very potent and only 1 drop at a time is needed. 

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Healing Afterbirth- Natural Inexpensive Methods For Healing.

Know someone that has recently had a baby?

There are many natural substances and techniques for expediting healing after having a baby. Here's a list of what you or a friend might need in the days before and after bringing life into this world. 

Arnica Montana: Arnica speeds healing, decreases pain, decreases bruising and will actually help with the entire labor process. If you can get you hands on a bigger dose, do it. A 10M would be appropriate for childbirth but is only available online or from a qualified naturopath. If you don't have time for this, get a 30C from any health food store and begin taking this IMMEDIATELY when contractions begin. Take it every 3-4 hours throughout labor, until the baby comes. After you can take this each our for pain until symptoms lessen. Arnica can be taken for a week after labor to speed up the healing process. There are MANY homeopathic remedies for labor- see a qualified homeopath, doula or midwife for more on this!

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Arnica Montana Saved our Butts!

My husband and I signed up for a 50 mile bike ride up in Northern Michigan a few weeks ago.  We didn't train for it; although it crossed my mind...

We went up with friends.  They're avid cyclists, riding to school and work at least a few times a week. Carl and I on the other hand, hadn't looked at our bikes since last summer and we knew we could be in trouble.  

I thought ahead though and picked up some Arnica Montana 30c (Arnica for short) from the local Health Food Store (Better Health).  It's made by a company called Boiron. It's indicated for trauma, bruising and to speed recovery thereafter.  It comes in little blue tubes and costs around $7.00. They're these tiny pellets that you take sublingually (let disolve under the tongue). 80 pellets per tube. Dose: 1 pellet. 

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