Month: August 2020

As the end of summer creeps up on us, there are last minute trips to take, bike rides to pedal, and new experiences before everyone returns to school. While we would not want to expect that there are any accidents, sometimes things just happen. The best remedy for mishaps is well known, Arnica. For most injuries, or to recover from a hard day out on the trail, Arnica 30C will work. With a more serious injury, there is often more pain, and a higher potency may be necessary, such as Arnica 200C.

For years I worked full time as a biology teacher and came home to a family, prepared dinner, and then I was off to ballet classes and rehearsal. We had class 3 to 4 times a week, and 6-8 hour rehearsals on Saturdays.  I participated in a small community ballet company performing children’s ballets throughout the city and state. I think back to how I could do all that and still have energy to work, and to be with my family? 

My secret weapon was Arnica. After a long evening class or practice. I would just take some Arnica to relax those tired muscles. Usually within minutes only one dose would do the job, and I was no longer sore. Even if I overdid some jump, or my toes were bruised and red, I would take one dose on the way home and another dose before bed. By morning, I would even forget I had been sore! I will always remember how Arnica saved the day. Arnica is the first go-to remedy for pain, injuries to soft tissues, and head injuries.

Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a holistic form of energy therapy that uses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques together with the modern concept of muscle testing. The idea is to look at the body as a whole and find places of stress and imbalance. Applied Kinesiology is a tool that connects the mind and body using the electromagnetic diagram that is imprinted on the body, known as the meridian system. It connects the structural, nutritional, mental/emotional, and energetic parts of the body. When touching certain points on the body, postural changes can occur that not only cause physical shifts but also mental and emotional shifts.

Dr. George Goodheart discovered that every muscle in the body relates to an organ. This can be measured by checking the resistance of a muscle before and after touching a particular point on the body. If a muscle tests weak, there is a weakness in the energy level of the associated organ.  By treating the muscle in certain ways that make it strong again, the organ is also treated and becomes strong. In this way the body provides an amazing feedback system of what it needs.

Stressed Out? Here’s an easy way to relieve stress and demonstrate how applied kinesiology works. To calm or relieve stress, think about what is causing the most stress. Note where the stress level is on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the greatest amount of stress. This can be stress or trauma from people, finances, health issues, or grief. Place two fingers on each side of the front of the forehead above the eyebrows. Gently and with a light touch, lift the skin towards the top of the head. Take 3 long breaths in and out. Within just a minute a sense of calm and peace will come over you. Note where you are on the scale now after holding the points. You can hold these points for as long as you would like or repeat this several times during the day. This can even help one fall back asleep. This is the wonder of Applied Kinesiology in action, to know a very simple motion that can make a profound difference.

Playing a game of softball, kickball, frisbee, or disk golf? You run only to twist and turn your ankle. All of the sudden sharp excruciating pain sends a jolt of electricity up through the body. What to do now? 

Homeopathy to the rescue. The first thing to do for that shock and trauma is to take a dose of Aconite. I like to use Aconite as it works fast and I can think again without all the emotion that happens when there is a shock to the system. Shortly after this I start with a dose of Arnica for the pain, until the pain reduces. It is ok to even take Arnica every 15 minutes if necessary. If the sprain is very deep and intense, I might also add Ruta grav, alternating with Rhus tox alternating every 15 minutes. Generally after the first day, Arnica is only needed every few hours, and the Ruta and Rhus tox, twice a day. Soaking in cool water helps to reduce the swelling and makes it more comfortable. 

It is important to give that ankle some time to rest. Ligaments can be slow to heal after being torn or stretched because there is limited blood flow to the area. Using homeopathy will speed up the normal timeline. I’ve even seen a case where a client was back walking in three days. However, it may still take 1-3 weeks to heal. For more severe injuries, it can take even longer. So when you have an injury, think homeopathy. Using homeopathy can help with injuries, like sprains, and reduce time spent on the bench!