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Becky Rupert is a doctor of naturopathy graduate. Her lifelong interest in natural health and homeopathy also resulted in her attending the British Institute of Homeopathy where she earned a degree (DIHom) and Fellowship in 1996. Rupert has also studied Osteopathic manipulation and Cranio-Sacral massage techniques. She maintains a private practice, seeing clients, training and hosting homeopaths from abroad, and writing for Countryside Magazine. Rupert has an organic garden and many pets who are cared for homeopathically (including some chickens). She lives with her extended family, mother, husband, three children, and her parrots, Merlin and Harley, along with her dogs, Buddy, and Beau. Rupert was featured in our February 2005 Graduate Spotlight and you can find out more by visiting her Web site www.therightdose.net.
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Homeopathy and Children
with Becky Rupert, N.D., C.N.C., C.C.H., DIHom

  1. Homeopathy is based on:

    2.  a.   the law of the material dose.
     b.   the Arndt Shultz law.
     c.   the law of similars.
     d.   Hering’s law.

  2. True or False: Homeopathic remedies are safe for infants and children.

    3.  a.   true
     b.   false

  3. It is advisable to consider taking your child to see a health care practitioner instead of handling the symptoms yourself if there is:

    4.  a.   nausea.
     b.   fever.
     c.   restlessness.
     d.   sore throat.

  4. Why might a parent choose homeopathy for the care of children’s ailments?

    5.  a.   Remedies are safe to use.
     b.   Remedies have no side effects.
     c.   Remedies can be very effective at healing acute and chronic illness.
     d.   all of the above

  5. What is constitutional homeopathy?

    6.  a.   a remedy for the acute stage of illness
     b.   a remedy for a child’s physical symptoms
     c.   a carefully chosen remedy for all symptoms and behaviors/emotional states
     d.   a remedy one can get from the health food store for a child’s cold

  6. For people new to homeopathy, it is recommended that they use:

    7.  a.   low potencies, such as 12C or 30C.
     b.   ultra high potencies.
     c.   mother tinctures.
     d.   any potency available.

  7. If you give a remedy to your infant, it is recommended to:

    8.  a.   place the remedy in water and then give a drop of the water to the infant, to avoid choking.
     b.   use large pellets and place in the mouth.
     c.   grind pellets between two spoons and give as a powder.
     d.   pour the pellets into the child’s bottle.

  8. If you are taking a homeopathic remedy, it is best to avoid:

    9.  a.   eating within 30 minutes after taking the remedy.
     b.   drinking water immediately before or after taking the remedy.
     c.   being exposed to camphor, menthol, or other strong odors.
     d.   nothing affects the remedy once taken.

  9. What should be considered when looking for an acute remedy for children?

    10.  a.   the age of the child
     b.   the weight of the child
     c.   the sex of the child
     d.   the child’s unique presentation of symptoms

  10. When taking a homeopathic remedy, it is recommended to:

    11.  a.   swallow the pellets with water.
     b.   place the pellets under your tongue.
     c.   make sure the pellets are taken on an empty stomach.
     d.   make sure the pellets are taken with food.

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