First Aid

A wound is a breaking the continuity of the tissues of the body. The wound may bleed internally or externally and/ or become infected. Homeopathy can speed healing and prevent infection, I can help in ways that standard treatment can't by helping to stop hemorrhage, reverse early gangrenous changes and control scarring.

Open wounds result in external bleeding such as abrasions, cuts, lacerations, tears, bites, penetrations, perforations and stabs.

1^st degree – no blisters

2^nd degree – blisters

3^rd degree – severe deep burn affecting all layers of he skin

A sprain occurs when a joint is forced beyond it’s normal range of movement stretching or tearing the ligaments that support the bones in the joint.

A strain is the result of over-stretching of a muscle or tendon. Symptoms include pain which is intense, sharp, and increased on movement. Swelling usually marked with tenderness over the muscle and bruising may develop quickly.

Aconite
Sudden and violent onset; restlessness, anxiety, fear; thirsty; red;
FOR: Fevers, influenza, ear infections, shock, panic attacks. Use only when it fits; very often misused and can lead to suppression….take care.

Apis
Rosy red, shiny, oedematous; >cold application; <heat; fidgety, clumsy, irritable; thirstless; burning, stinging pains;
FOR: See stings: hives; fever;

Arnica
Bruised; bed feels hard; fear of approach; says nothing is wrong with him when he is ill (e.g. concussion);