Smoke Fire

Last year, smoke from Canadian fires turned the Manhattan skyline orange, dramatically affecting air quality. This year, with wildfires back in the news, and many of my clients in California concerned about smoke inhalation, here’s some information about how homeopathy can address some of these symptoms in case you are exposed.

Some common symptoms of inhaling particulate matter are runny nose, throat irritation, stinging eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, and worsening of asthma symptoms. If you experience any concerning changes in your health, be sure to contact your doctor.

Homeopathy 101:
Smoke inhalation*

Here are just a few remedies that may relieve symptoms after smoke inhalation:

Kali bic.

• Physical symptoms: Raw, irritated sinuses, stringy nasal discharge. Painful cough with difficulty coughing up sticky phlegm. Sudden onset of symptoms after exposure to cold wind or fright.
• Emotional symptoms:  Irritable and gloomy.

Euphrasia

• Physical symptoms: Burning, watery eyes, worse coughing, and swollen eyelids. Streaming nasal discharge (not burning).
• Emotional symptoms: Melancholy, avoiding conversation.

Natrum ars.

• Physical symptoms: Headaches from smoke. Painful, blocked sinuses. Eyes feel heavy and dry, but stream if exposed to wind. Racking cough with oppressed feeling in the chest.
• Emotional symptoms: Easily frightened, apprehensive anxiety at night in bed and ailments from grief  and over-excitement.

Quick Definitions Homeopathy: Homeopathy is a 200-year-old holistic system of healing that uses natural substances to bring the body back into balance. Homeopathic remedies reset your internal healing mechanism and allow your body to restore balance from within. Acute Remedies: For conditions that come on suddenly such as the flu, food poisoning, or motion sickness. The examples in this newsletter are readily available over-the-counter. Constitutional Remedies: For chronic, long-standing symptoms that have lasted more than six months such as PMS, migraines, or endometriosis. A professional homeopath has the necessary training to act as a detective and select the best constitutional remedy for each person.

Directions for taking remedies: Choose the 30c potency at your health food store. Take 2 pellets, 3 times per day, or until your symptoms improve. If you do not find relief after two doses, switch to a different remedy. Do not take for more than 3 days.

Remember: For clients who are actively working with me and have an individualized remedy, do not take any of the remedies above. Your constitutional remedy works on every level – you do not need anything supplemental. If you are not feeling well, it is usually best to repeat a dose of your remedy before taking an “acute” remedy.

The above is a sampling of homeopathic remedies specific to smoke inhalation. There are 4,000 total homeopathic remedies available that have a different profile and are individually matched to how each person experiences symptoms. If you would like to learn more about how homeopathy may benefit you, I invite you to book a Discovery Session with me.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The remedies mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information in this article is not intended to replace any recommendations or relationship with your physician.