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Homeopathic remedies are quite effective at treating acute illnesses and injuries of all kinds, including colds -and- flus , bumps-and-bruises , sprained joints, bug bites , and burns . Homeopathic remedies also work great for treating acute "emotional injuries" as well, such as grief , disappointment, anticipatory anxiety, and fright . Most people, and even many homeopaths, use only dry doses of homeopathic remedies. Dry doses are simple and easy, but wet doses are even mor

Correct dosing is just as important as remedy selection, and can make a huge difference in the results.

If I could have have just one homeopathic remedy on-hand for acute emotional stresses, it would be Ignatia amara . From grief to homesickness to disappointment, this remedy is indispensable for many of life's emotional stresses. Like all homeopathic remedies, Ignatia works by stimulating the body to fix whatever is wrong, be that on the emotional, mental, or physical level. Rather than suppressing symptoms like conventional medicines do, homeopathic remedies actually work w

Here's a seasonal winter muffin recipe, made with cranberries and oranges! Are you ready for a new Einkorn muffin flavor combination? I had a bag of frozen cranberries still lurking in the freezer after the holidays, so it was time to get baking 🥳! Most cranberry orange muffin recipes have lots of sugar and little nutrition. I wanted these muffins to be healthier, so I've dialed back the sweetness and boosted the protein by adding extra eggs. These muffins are mildly sweet

We're in the midst of cold and flu season, so I wanted to share the protocol that has been quite effective at helping with respiratory illnesses in my family. Of course, we also use homeopathic remedies for treating colds , flus , and COVID-19 . However, I have found that when we use the following supplement trio, with many illnesses the symptoms never become strong enough to need much in the way of homeopathic support. Supplement Trio At the first sign of illness, we take

Our hens are producing lots of eggs at this time of year, so I'm resurrecting recipes that use ample eggs. Besides quiche and the typical egg breakfasts, my family is enjoying Apple Custard Cake as a way to use up the bountiful eggs. This nourishing recipe for Apple Custard Cake is loaded with eggs and healthy fats. We typically eat Apple Custard Cake for breakfast, but it can be fancied up with whipped cream for a nice dessert, too! Apple Custard Cake Serves 6-8 Prep Time