Marge Roberts, BSN, MSHP, DAHom, CEO and president of Newtom Homeopathics (Conyers, GA) and the Academy of Clinical Homeopathy, elaborated on how three Newton products, Pollen~Weeds, Detoxifier and I-Waker.
“The homeopathic approach to allergies is to include remedies made from the actual offending pollens, foods, or substances,” Roberts said.
Pollen~Weeds
The Newton Homeopathics Pollen~Weeds formula targets grasses and trees, prevalent in the spring and summer. Based on traditional homeopathic practice, Alfalfa is indicated for headache, Aletris farinosa (star-grass) is indicated for tiredness, Ptelea trifoliata (water ash) is indicated for sneezing, Trifolium pratense (red clover) is indicated for sore throat, and Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) is indicated for a burning, stinging pain in the eyes. Bellis perennis (daisy) is indicated for painful sinuses and Phytolacca (pokeweed) for the flow of mucus from one nostril and from the posterior sinuses. It also contains homeopathic slippery elm, stinging nettle, couch grass, oak tree, bugleweed, and many more.
In addition to plant-specific remedies it also includes supportive remedies such as Adrenalinum (adrenaline) indicated for congestion, Histaminum hydrochloricum (histamine) indicated for headaches, and Kali bichromicum (potassium bichromate) indicated for a sore throat with post-nasal discharge.
Detoxifier
The clinical homeopathy approach to allergies also includes the addition of the Newton Homeopathics Detoxifier. This combination of single remedies focuses on the body’s ability to eliminate toxins. Based on traditional homeopathic theory, Newton Homeopathics Detoxifier is formulated for symptoms associated with toxicity such as fatigue, headaches, and sluggish elimination. According to traditional homeopathic practice, Bryonia (wild hops) is indicated for the liver and swelling. Berberis vulgaris (barberry) is indicated for the kidney and inflammation. Cantharis (Spanish fly) is indicated for the kidney and Ptelea (water-ash) is indicated for the liver and stomach afflictions.
I-Waker
The Newton Homeopathics I-Waker complex is formulated for symptoms related to the immune system such as hypersensitivity, debility, glandular swellings, infections and inflammation. Based on traditional homeopathic practice, Aloe socotrina (aloe vera) is indicated for general weakness and weariness, Baptisia for an indescribable sick feeling all over and Lycopodium clavatum (club moss) for those who are emaciated, with ailments gradually developing. Apis mellifica (honeybee) is indicated for sudden puffing up of whole body and Echinacea (cone flower) is formulated for lymphatic inflammation, and Rhus tox (poison ivy) for swelling of the inguinal (groin) glands. Hepar sulphuris calcareum (crude calcium sulfide) is indicated for hypersensitivity.
