Carmen Buzoianu Homeopath

04/11/2025

Flu season is here – how to get prepared?

As the colder months arrive, our bodies need a little extra support. This is also the perfect time to explore how homeopathy can gently strengthen our natural defences.

Helpful homeopathic remedies for flu season:

Aconite – for sudden onset of fever or chills, especially after cold wind or shock

Gelsemium – slow-coming flu with heavy eyelids, weakness, shivering and no thirst

Eupatorium perfoliatum – for deep aching in the bones and muscles, feeling bruised all over

Oscillococcinum – often used at the very start of flu symptoms to support recovery

Simple ways to care for your immune system:

• Warm meals, early nights and fresh air
• Reduce sugar which weakens immunity
• Drink water, herbal teas and nourishing broths
• Natural supports like elderberry, garlic, ginger, honey and vitamin D

And join our workshop to learn how to choose the right natural remedies to support your immunity or your child’s.

8th of November
Online – join from home
Only 60€, and it can save you from unnecessary stress.

You will learn:
• how to choose remedies for coughs, fevers and flu
• how to use a home remedy kit with confidence
• basic dosing and potency guidelines
• when it’s time to seek professional help

Perfect for parents, students and anyone wanting to feel more prepared this winter.
To sign up visit: https://ish.ie/courses/homeopathy-workshop/

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

02/11/2025

Feeling the chill? As the winter season approaches, it’s a great time to explore homeopathy.
Gentle, natural support can make all the difference—whether it’s for energy, immunity, or emotional balance. Why not see what it can offer you this season?
To learn more about homeopathy or find a registered homeopath, visit www.irishhomeopathy.ie

31/10/2025

Our spooky scarry pumpkins are ready for some halloween fun tonight.
Remember to have at hand a few remedies in case things get out of control:

Aconite: useful for fright and shock. Good for small children and pets.

Nux Vomica: for irritability and oversensitivity (in children and adults too!) after too much of everything: sweets, snacks, heavy food, lack of sleep, alcohol.

Pulsatilla: for children that become clingy and weepy and want to be constantly with the parent for reassurance when they are sick from all the sweets and fatty food.

Phosphorus: for children that seen happy and well during the day but when they go to bed they are worried about ghosts and monsters and supernatural things and can't calm down to sleep.

Stramonium: for children that have nightmares and wake up screaming with terror and want the lights on all night.

31/10/2025

🎃 Homeopathy for Halloween part 1🎃

Halloween can be a bit too spooky for some kids, with eerie decorations, scary costumes, and all the excitement of the season. If your little one finds Halloween a bit overwhelming, here are some gentle homeopathic remedies to help them feel calm and safe:

For Halloween-Related Fears & Anxieties:

Aconitum napellus – Great for sudden panic or fright, especially if something unexpectedly spooky (like a loud noise or scary costume) leaves a child feeling shocked or anxious.

Stramonium – Perfect for children who become very fearful of the dark or have nightmares triggered by scary decorations or costumes. It helps with sleeplessness and calms fears that seem exaggerated or intense.

Phosphorus – For kids who are extra sensitive to scary sights or sounds, like Halloween’s creepy decorations or spooky sounds. It’s also helpful if they don’t want to be alone and seek extra reassurance.

Pulsatilla – Helpful for clingy children who feel uneasy in crowds, new places, or unfamiliar situations (like Halloween events). They might become tearful or want to hold your hand the whole night.

Gelsemium – A go-to for children who experience anticipation anxiety, especially if they feel shaky or weak before Halloween activities. Good for those who feel nervous but don’t show intense fear.

Calcarea carbonica – If Halloween themes, like ghosts or skeletons, make your child feel anxious or fearful about their own safety, this remedy can help them feel more grounded and reassured.

👻 Tips for a Fun, Fear-Free Halloween:

Ease into the season by talking with kids about Halloween costumes and decorations they might see, letting them know it’s all just pretend.
Keep a “safe” distance from anything too spooky, and let them lead the way if they feel nervous.
Reassure kids that you’ll be with them, helping them to feel secure and enjoy the excitement without any scares.
With a little homeopathy and some extra comfort, Halloween can be full of treats, minus the tricks! Happy Halloween!

29/10/2025

Remedy Spotlight: Sulphur

Sulphur is a classic homeopathic remedy for people who are warm, curious, often messy, and prone to skin issues or digestive troubles. It suits those who run hot, feel irritated easily, and seem full of ideas but struggle with focus or follow-through.

This remedy often helps when the body feels overloaded or symptoms have been pushed inward, especially after skin eruptions have been suppressed.

Think of Sulphur when:

• There’s itchy, burning skin
• The person feels hot, throws off covers at night
• There’s bloating, strong odours, or sluggish digestion
• They’re restless, irritable, and mentally overactive
• Symptoms keep coming back after treatment
• They crave sweets, spicy food, or junk, even if digestion is poor

The Emotional Picture

Sulphur types are often full of ideas and strong opinions. They can be idealistic, philosophical, or creative but also scattered, messy, and easily frustrated.

They want to understand the world deeply but may ignore practical needs (like cleaning, sleeping, or eating well). When unbalanced, they become critical, impatient, or self-absorbed.

Physical Clues

• Skin rashes that burn and itch, especially in bed
• Red, inflamed conditions - nose, eyes, skin, throat
• Digestion that’s sluggish, with gas or heartburn
• Coughs or colds that hang around and never fully clear
• Overheating easily - worse in warm rooms or under covers

Modality Snapshot

Worse from: heat, bathing, stuffy rooms, late mornings, standing
Better from: fresh air, movement, cool applications, open space

Did you know?

Sulphur is one of the most commonly used remedies in homeopathy. It’s known for its deep cleansing effect , physically, emotionally, and energetically. It can help the body “wake up” when healing has stalled or symptoms feel stuck.

27/10/2025

Stiff joints, dry cough, or flu that worsens with movement? Bryonia is your go-to homeopathic remedy for conditions that demand rest and calm. Derived from the white bryony root, it’s a classic choice for slow-onset symptoms that feel worse with motion and better with stillness.

It is helpful for:
- Dry, painful coughs that worsen with talking or movement
- Joint and muscle pain aggravated by motion
- Headaches that feel like pressure or bursting
- Flu-like symptoms with irritability and thirst

Who Might Benefit?
Bryonia suits individuals who:
- Feel worse from even slight movement
- Experience symptoms that develop gradually
- Are irritable, withdrawn, and crave solitude

If you would like to find out more about homeopathy or find a registered homeopath, please go to www.irishhomeopathy.ie

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

Halloween is all about fun, costumes and sweet treats. But sometimes little ghosts and witches end up with belly aches from too much sugar, or they get frightened after a spooky night. This is where homeopathy can gently step in.

A few simple remedies can be a great help:

Nux vomica for overindulgence in sweets

Arsenicum album for upset tummy with restlessness

Aconite for sudden fright after spooky surprises

Homeopathy offers natural, side effect free support so the magic of Halloween stays joyful for the whole family.

Go to our new blog for more tips on using remedies at home. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram .irishschoolofhomeopathy for daily inspiration and guidance.

22/10/2025