a) ARNICA b) BELLADONNA c) CHAMOMILLA If you are BRAND new to homeopathy, this is where I recommend you start with homeopathic remedies and get familiar with remedy notes, indications, and dosing basics! Why start here? Arnica, Belladonna and Chamomilla are the top 3 most commonly indicated homeopathic remedies for first aid situations. There's probably at least one use case you can think of even in the last week where you could have used one of these remedies to support your body or a loved ones. Arnica - you've probably heard of before. Arnica is a go-to for muscular strain, trauma and bruising, any immediate bump, bruise or blunt force trauma to the body. Key examples of when to use Arnica - Kid falls off a bike and gets bruised up, you take a gnarly fall while skiing, you get in a car accident and need immediate physical (and emotional) trauma support, you have an appt at the dentist where they will be poking & prodding around your gums, inducing some sort of direct bruising/trauma to the mouth. Belladonna - think of this remedy when there is heat, swelling and throbbing pains involved. It can be used to support the body through a fever that seems to come on suddenly and can even support the body through skin rashes and other first aid ailments where heat, throbbing and sudden onset are the main characteristics. Chamomilla - this remedy is one of the ones that converts people to true believers in the power of homeopathy! A baby that's getting their first teeth in, who can't be consoled. A couple drops of Chamomilla on the gums and baby and parents can sleep for the first time in WEEKS. That's just one example. Chamomilla is derived from the Chamomille plant and is well indicated for supporting soothing and calming of the body. Even if you have an injury that is just chipping away at your nervous system and you need gentle pain relief, Chamomilla can be well indicated. Or a nervous pup who just needs a bit of emotional support. DOSING: It's super simple to start dosing.

Carbo veg - an acute remedy made from vegetable charcoal!! If you think of charcoal's main properties - it's to help draw out toxins and bind to things to carry it out of the body. It can help rapidly restore normal function and is an excellent emergency remedy to keep on hand (it's also a key remedy in our Veterinary Homeopathic First Aid Kit). Carbo Veg is a remedy that can be reached for when there is collapse, fainting, "near death" state, poor oxygenation, weak respiration, accompanied by gas & bloating (you could see why this could be valuable for livestock - especially those struggling with bloat and on the brink of death!) This remedy is referred to as "the corpse reviver" and can be absolutely life saving in severe situations of shock. Key symptoms may include: - weak pulse, cold extremities, lack of oxygen, poor circulation, LOW vitality - behavior: weak, apathetic, desires fresh air - shock: body cold, face pale, cold breath, profuse clammy perspiration, desire to be fanned Examples of use cases with animals could be - baby born that is struggling with initial stimulus of breathing mechanisms - lacking oxygenation, ruminants struggling with bloat and on the brink of death. For humans, it can be a great remedy for an ultra-depleted, lethargic, lacking vitality feeling after menstruation or for those severe instances of shock, where the body needs a stimulus to snap back into it & keep oxygenating things well! A must-have for those with livestock! And also in birthing kits for doulas/midwives.

Arnica is probably THE most popular and well-recognized homeopathic remedies. From supporting the body through bumps, bruises and blunt traumas to supporting muscular recovery and aches and pains, it's a very commonly used remedy! Here are a few key notes: Indications: Swelling, discoloration, and/or tenderness after an injury. Shock, insists one is ok when clearly not. Overexerted muscles. Think bruises, hematomas, or physical blows to the body OR soul. - Bruising & trauma - Muscle soreness - Shock (even soul shock) from an injury or blow - Strains, sprains, and overuse injuries - Post-surgery recovery So how can you use this remedy to support your body's natural healing process? Simply add 2-3 drops to approximately 20oz of plain water. Sip on the water frequently - more frequent sips for more severe symptoms. Each sip is a dose! Keep dosing until symptoms subside or shift. Sometimes additional remedies are needed as new layers of healing are unveiled for further support. Have you used arnica before?! What did you use it for?

Aconite is a well indicated homeopathic remedy for: violent stress, shock or fear that leads to illness. An example could be a traumatizing car accident that left a person in utter shock and led to a deeply rooted panic state after. Another example could be going outside in a brisk winter storm and the stress of the physical environment just stripped your vital force. When you come back inside, you almost immediately feel like your body is in a state of shock and coming down with illness. Key notes about this remedy and how symptoms may manifest include, but are not limited to: - mind: fear & convinced they will die, restlessness, panic states, alternating moods, calm in b/w panic states, sad - generals: extreme excitability of nervous system, desires open air, intolerable pains (stinging/burning) - headaches, hot ear, anxious expression, hyperventilating, nightmares Can you think of a time when aconite could have been helpful for you or a loved one? I'll leave my story of using aconite in the comments!

Tick season is here and word on the block says they are BAD this year. What I love about homeopathy is it empowers us to feel prepared should the worst happen! These are some of the go-to tick remedies for humans, pets and livestock. Remember, in homeopathy we always want to treat based on the unique symptoms the patient is representing! That's why so many different remedies could be appropriate for a tick bite. Which ones are you adding to your home first aid kit?