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Why Homeopathy

Why Homeopathy

I’ve procrastinated on writing this post about homeopathy because it’s complex and hard to describe what it is and how it works. Furthermore, I am not a medical professional, and this post does not act as medical advice; I am simply sharing our experience with homeopathy thus far (we started homeopathy in January 2015). Homeopathy has been life-changing for our family, and our love and appreciation for it continue to grow. I can’t tell our story about homeopathy without explaining how we were led to it because it was an absolute God thing. I was introduced to [...]

Why Homeopathyandistowe2023-04-29T18:35:08-04:00

Homeopathic Potencies & Dosing

Video correction!! In this video, I mistakenly referred to cups as part of the dilution rate instead of parts. Our family frequently uses water dosing with cup dilutions and, out of habit, said 1 part material to 10 cups water (etc.). I should have said 1 part material to 10 parts water. I apologize for the confusion. When you look at a homeopathic remedy vial, you will notice the remedy name, followed by a number and a letter. The number identifies how many times the original material has been diluted. The letter [...]

Homeopathic Potencies & Dosingandistowe2023-05-01T18:49:33-04:00

Homeopathic Water Dosing

Homeopathic Water Dosing

Homeopathic water dosing is a way to decrease the dose and or prolong the use of homeopathic remedies. With this approach, instead of taking dry pellets, one consumes some of the water that contains the dissolved homeopathic pellets. You do not need to take a water dose to take a homeopathic remedy. I am only sharing this for those that may be more sensitive or whose homeopaths use water dosing. How to Make A Water Dose Remedy Bottle: What you will need: 8oz Plastic Disposable Water Bottle (this is your remedy bottle) [...]

Homeopathic Water Dosingandistowe2023-04-29T17:11:01-04:00

Homeopathic Aggravations

Your Homeopath will guide you; however, finding the correct remedy and potency/dose will likely require much trial and error. I was told recently that once you've been using homeopathy for six months, you are truly just starting to begin using homeopathy. Therefore, commit to giving it for at least eight months before using homeopathy. Patience is needed, but the number one thing I am most grateful for in this journey is that I did not give up on homeopathy. Now that we know how homeopathic potencies and dosing work, we must understand [...]

Homeopathic Aggravationsandistowe2023-07-01T15:40:33-04:00

What is Homeopathy?

Listen, I know that a good bit of the information found below will sound a little woo-woo. I have been in your shoes before, and I am well aware of how it sounds. I went into homeopathy, not believing in it, so there was very little risk to me. However, our lives have been forever changed by it, and it has been the most important decision we have made in our health. Homeopathy has helped to restore our health in more ways than I can count. Though our homeopath recommends we always [...]

What is Homeopathy?andistowe2023-04-29T17:07:44-04:00

Treating Underlying Immune Disturbances

Treating Underlying Immune Disturbances

The information shared within this site has been gathered by a mother, not a physician, and should not act as medical advice. Nourished Blessings assumes no responsibility for anyone using the information provided by a Nourished Blessings employee or consultant. Nourished Blessings does not represent that its advice will treat or cure any specific health issues. In consideration of the services of Nourished Blessings, under no circumstances shall Nourished Blessings be responsible for damages arising from use of the information provided, whether in contract or tort (including negligence or otherwise). For us, the most important thing in [...]

Treating Underlying Immune Disturbancesandistowe2024-08-24T19:38:11-04:00

Just Removing Gluten and Casein

The very first thing we did to help our son and improve our health was to try the removal of gluten and casein/dairy. While it did not completely remove our son's symptoms, it did significantly help to decrease them enough that we knew we would benefit from the removal for the long haul. His seizure-like shakes (CMS) decreased from over 40 a day to about 4 a week (Johns Hopkins later came out with a study linking CMS to an imbalance in glutamate and GABA), his eye contact improved, and the fog lifted. I also personally [...]

Just Removing Gluten and Caseinandistowe2024-08-23T19:28:07-04:00

Making Better Smoothies

Making Better Smoothies

Smoothies are a great way to get some much-needed nutrients. Proper nutrition alone can offer neuroprotection against excess glutamate, and we've learned through Dr. Reidt, Ph.D., and our Integrative Pediatrician to treat our morning smoothie as our daily multivitamin. This idea has only been further solidified after reading books like Fiber Fueled, Chris Beat Cancer, and The pH Miricle. The fiber found in smoothies is essential in reducing inflammation and restoring fiber fermentation in the gut. However, like everything, it is hard to make a blanket statement about what is right for each person. Depending on individual [...]

Making Better Smoothiesandistowe2024-08-24T07:30:36-04:00

Digging Deeper Into Diet Sample Weekly Meal Plan

Digging Deeper Into Diet Sample Weekly Meal Plan

I know more than most how overwhelming diet changes can be, especially when going to a low-glutamate diet! While our compliance with a low-glutamate diet has fluctuated over the years, this meal plan is an example of keeping it lower in glutamate while maintaining some sanity with cleaner packaged food options. There will ALWAYS be room for improvement in diet, and this is a better, not perfect, idea of a typical week. It is important to note that we always strive for more green vegetables in our meals. Ratios served can make a substantial difference. Some [...]

Digging Deeper Into Diet Sample Weekly Meal Planandistowe2023-04-27T18:55:09-04:00

Food and Behavior Journal

Food and Behavior Journal

Keeping track of food intake with stool, mood, and behavioral changes is one of the easiest and most cost-effective (who doesn't love free) ways to provide insight as to what foods might be problematic for you. It is important to note that changes in stool, mood, and behavior may appear the day following consumption and can last for days in some people. Please feel free to use this free tool to help recognize food sensitivities contributing to your overall inflammation, glutamate levels, and health. Remember that underlying microbial imbalances in the gut can contribute to food sensitivities. [...]

Food and Behavior Journalandistowe2023-04-12T16:47:32-04:00