Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system becomes "confused" and begins attacking healthy skin cells. This triggers a chain reaction of inflammation that causes skin cells to turn over at an incredibly fast rate—sometimes over a single day rather than several weeks. Because the body cannot shed these cells quickly enough, they pile up on the surface, creating the characteristic thick, scaly, and dry patches.

The Genetic and Emotional Connection

Ann highlights that between 60% and 90% of people with psoriasis have a family history of the condition, suggesting a strong genetic susceptibility. However, the disease often remains dormant until a "pivotal moment" or trigger occurs. These triggers can be:

• Physical Trauma: Surgical incisions, tattoos, or injuries to the skin.
• Infections: Strep throat or other respiratory infections.
• Emotional Stress: Significant life traumas, grief, or suppressed anger.

Ann notes that skin can act as a "thick skin" or a protective shell for people who have experienced deep emotional pain, shielding them from difficult emotions that are too painful to touch.

How Homeopathy247 Differs from Conventional Medicine

While mainstream medicine often uses "sledgehammer" approaches like steroid creams to suppress surface symptoms, homeopathy focuses on the mind-body connection.

• Individualization: Two people with psoriasis may receive completely different remedies based on their unique triggers and emotional state.
• Layered Healing: Ann describes healing as an onion peeling or a flower opening, where remedies address layers of suppression and detoxify the body from past medications.
• Patience is Key: Because psoriasis is deep-seated, healing is a slow process that requires time and a safe space to explore the root causes.

Evidence and Measurement

For those seeking scientific reassurance, Ann points to the Homeopathic Research Institute and specific clinical measurements used in trials. These include the PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index), which scores redness, thickness, and scaling, and the Monarch score, which helps determine if the improvement was specifically caused by the homeopathic remedy rather than coincidence.

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In this episode, Mary welcomes back Tracey Campbell to discuss the complexities of gut health, specifically focusing on leaky gut and Ulcerative Colitis. Tracey shares her extensive experience working with clients—particularly those under high stress—who suffer from chronic digestive inflammation.

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Tracey describes Ulcerative Colitis as having ulcers along the large intestine, including the rectum and colon. Just as mouth ulcers are painful, these internal ulcers cause significant distress as food and waste pass through the digestive tract.

Common symptoms include:

• Severe stomach cramping.
• Chronic diarrhea as the body tries to "flush" the system.
• Inflammation, which may lead to pus or blood in the stool.
• Debilitating fatigue and headaches.

The Root Causes: Why Does It Happen?

While family history can play a role in susceptibility, Tracey highlights several environmental factors that trigger the condition:

• Chronic Stress: High-pressure jobs and a lack of relaxation are major contributors.
• Medication Overuse: Frequent use of conventional drugs can upset the gut microbiome.
• Poor Diet: Processed and "rubbish" foods place immense strain on the system.
• Leaky Gut: Increased intestinal permeability allows waste to enter areas where it shouldn't be.

The Homeopathic Approach vs. Conventional Medicine

Conventional medicine typically focuses on symptom suppression through medication for diarrhea or inflammation. If these flares continue, patients may eventually face surgical options.

Homeopathy247 takes a different path by asking: Why is the body reacting this way?. Homeopaths look at the etiology (the starting point) of the illness whether it was a trauma, a period of intense work, or previous heavy medication.

How Homeopathy Stimulates Healing:

• Emergency Remedies: Providing immediate support for pain and diarrhea during acute flares.
• Deeper Resilience: Working on a constitutional level to lengthen the gaps between flares.
• Body Awareness: Encouraging clients to "tune in" to their bodies and recognize early warning signs.

Tracey emphasizes that homeopathy can be used alongside conventional medicine. As the body heals and becomes more resilient, the need for medication often naturally decreases.

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In this episode, Mary is joined by veteran homeopath Felicity Gray to discuss a common yet agonizing condition: cystitis. Felicity shares her personal journey from a skeptical patient to a passionate practitioner and explains why homeopathy is a game-changer for those trapped in a cycle of chronic bladder infections.

The Problem with the Conventional Approach

Many women find themselves in a "vicious cycle" of cystitis, where antibiotics provide temporary relief but fail to stop the infection from returning. Felicity notes that medical options are often limited to antibiotics or painkillers that don't quite hit the mark, eventually leading to a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis.

Emotional Roots: "The Pissed Off" Bladder

One of the most fascinating insights Felicity shares is the emotional link to the bladder. In homeopathy, the bladder is seen as a highly emotional organ. Triggers often include:

• Unexpressed Anger: The feeling of being "pissed off" but unable to say it.
• Suppression: "Putting up and shutting up" in difficult relationships.
• Stress and Grief: Major life changes or losses that manifest physically.

Common Homeopathic Remedies for Cystitis

While homeopathy is always individualized, Felicity mentions several key remedies often used for bladder support:

• Staphisagria: For cystitis triggered by suppressed emotions or "honeymoon cystitis" (linked to sex).
• Cantharis: For intense, burning, or stinging pain during urination.
• Sarsaparilla: Specifically for pain that is worse at the end of urination.
• Nat Mur: Used when there is a need to release emotional holding.

The "Cystitis Queen's" Success Story

Felicity recounts a powerful case of a young woman who developed severe cystitis and kidney pain following the loss of a baby. By addressing the emotional grief and the patient's "lack of voice" in an abusive relationship, the symptoms cleared. Not only did the physical pain vanish, but the patient found the strength to change her life circumstances—a true example of the totality of symptoms being addressed.

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Episode Chapters

0:00 Welcome to Homeopathy 247

0:52 Introducing Felicity Gray

1:23 Why Homeopathy for Cystitis?

2:00 Felicity's Personal Journey with Homeopathy

3:23 The Cycle of Chronic Antibiotics

4:26 Identifying Food & Drink Triggers

5:11 Emotional Causes: Uncried Tears & Unexpressed Anger

6:00 Key Remedies: Staphysagria, Nat Mur, and More

6:52 Differentiating Physical Symptoms for Proper Remedy

7:45 Understanding Urethritis vs. Bladder Pain

8:43 Totality of Symptoms: Addressing Skin & Gut Health

10:00 Modern Homeopathy: The Importance of Repetition

11:00 Case Study: Treating Chronic Cystitis in a Paralyzed Patient

12:50 The Difficulty of Discussing "Embarrassing" Ailments

13:25 Case Study: Emotional Trauma, Toxic Relationships & Cystitis

15:30 Using Triple Mix Remedies for Pain Relief

16:40 Supplements & Probiotics for Bladder Health

17:40 The Connection Between Cystitis and Tonsils

18:10 Empowering Patients to Make Life Choices

19:35 Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health

21:20 How to Support the Podcast

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In this episode, Mary is joined by the insightful Dr. Varsha M. Khurana to explore the gentle yet powerful world of homeopathy. They dive deep into how this 200-year-old modality can support women from the moment they consider conceiving through to the final stages of labor.

If you've ever wondered if homeopathy is safe during pregnancy or how it can help with specific issues like morning sickness and fertility blocks, this conversation is for you.

Is Homeopathy Safe During Pregnancy?

The most frequent question in the community is whether homeopathy is safe for expectant mothers. Dr. Varsha emphasizes that homeopathy is perhaps the safest modality available. Because it works with the body's own energy rather than through chemical intervention, it offers a natural way to manage health without the side effects often associated with conventional medicine.

First Trimester Support: Managing Morning Sickness

The first few months can be a struggle for many women. Dr. Varsha discusses several remedies that can help ease the "grotty" feeling of the first trimester:

• Symphoricarpus: Often used as a specific remedy for morning sickness.
• Ipecac & Nux Vomica: Common remedies for nausea, depending on specific symptoms.
• The Importance of "Modalities": Dr. Varsha explains that choosing a remedy depends on the details—does vomiting make you feel better or worse? Is the nausea worse in the morning or at night?

Overcoming Fertility Blocks

One of the most fascinating parts of this episode is Dr. Varsha's story about a patient who struggled to conceive. Despite clear medical tests, the woman suffered from recurrent high fevers.

• The Breakthrough: While conventional doctors didn't see a link, Dr. Varsha used the remedy Pyrogenium to address the underlying "septic" state of the body.
• The Result: Once the fevers stopped, the patient conceived naturally within months. This highlights how homeopathy looks at the whole person, not just the presenting problem.

The Homeopathy 247 Approach: Tailored Care Packages

Dr. Varsha explains her specialized packages designed to "hand-hold" mothers through their journey:

• Fertility & Pre-conception: Ideally starting a few months before conception to optimize uterine health and clear emotional or physical blocks.
• Pregnancy Support: Ongoing care to manage "acutes" like headaches, backaches, or colds without needing ibuprofen or other drugs.
• Labor Preparation: Helping the body get ready for a natural and smooth birthing process.

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Set to the familiar melody of Jingle Bells, this special version features homeopathy-inspired lyrics, lovingly rewritten and performed by members of the Homeopathy247 community. It's a light-hearted celebration of togetherness, healing, and the spirit of the season.

We hope this song brings a smile to your face and warmth to your heart, wherever you are in the world.

✨ Performed by: Monika Bruckner Lisa Robbins Susie Cornally-Bale Joanna Mikhail Heather K Smith Dr. Varsha M. Khurana

🌟 With special participation: Sansa

🎻 Music: Violin – Ann Lovatt Trumpet – Mike Lovatt

🎬 Credits: Concept by Mary Greensmith Video produced by Zie Muñoz Produced by Mike Lovatt

Thank you for being part of the Homeopathy247 community. We wish you peace, joy, and good health this holiday season and beyond.

© 2025 Homeopathy247 Conceptualised by Mary Greensmith Compilation and arrangement by Mike Lovatt Video produced by Zie Muñoz Melody "Jingle Bells" is in the public domain Video clips used under licence / free-to-use sources

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In this episode of Homeopathy 247, we're joined by Joanna Mikhail, a homeopath with a special interest in sleep. Joanna shares how her own experience with chronic insomnia and anxiety led her to homeopathy—and why she now feels so passionate about helping others who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and simply desperate for rest.

Why sleep problems often start "before" the sleep

Many people reach out because they can't sleep, but Joanna explains that poor sleep is often a signal rather than the main problem. When she begins working with someone, she gently explores what happened first—such as stress, grief, trauma, hormone changes, or physical imbalances (like low iron). Sleep issues can be the consequence of the body and mind struggling to cope.

Why sleep affects everything

Joanna and the host highlight how sleep impacts your whole day: energy, mood, resilience, and even your ability to make decisions. When you're not sleeping, it's harder for your body to settle into a "rest and restore" state. Over time, the effects can build—because as they put it, sleep breeds sleep, and poor sleep can spiral.

Looking at the full picture (not just symptoms)

Joanna explains that homeopathy looks at the whole symptom picture. That can include:

• Your health history (even childhood sleep patterns)
• Night terrors or sleepwalking (especially in children)
• The time you wake up (for example, waking between 1–3am)
• Your sleep position, temperature, and how you feel when you wake
• Recurring dreams and themes that show up at night

These details help a homeopath understand what your system is expressing—rather than forcing sleep in a one-size-fits-all way.

Children, night terrors, and the ripple effect at home

Children's sleep issues affect the whole household. Joanna talks about night terrors and how exploring family history can sometimes reveal patterns of stress, trauma, or inherited tendencies. The goal isn't just "stop the night terrors"—it's to help the child settle, thrive, and feel supported so the whole family can enjoy happier nights and better days.

Acute support and long-term healing

Even when sleep problems are chronic, Joanna shares that an acute remedy may sometimes be used to help someone get relief tonight—because sleep deprivation is hard to live with. Longer-term support focuses on addressing the underlying causes and strengthening the person overall, rather than "knocking you out."

Medication, lifestyle tips, and meeting people where they are

Joanna explains that homeopathy can be used alongside medication, because it works differently. She also shares a compassionate approach to lifestyle advice: if someone is already frazzled, piling on strict rules can add pressure. Homeopathy, she says, can meet you where you are—and as you improve, healthier habits often feel more possible.

A real-life win: new mum, better sleep, more joy

Joanna shares a lovely case story of a new mum who couldn't sleep even when her baby was sleeping. With support (including Sepia for hormonal imbalance), she not only rested again—she felt like herself, reconnected with joy, and described becoming "the mum I was born to be."

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In this Homeopathy 247 podcast episode, Mary talks with Dr. Maha Mansour about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) – what it is, why it's so hard to live with, and how individualised homoeopathy can help people become less reactive, more resilient and more confident in everyday life.

What is MCAS?

MCAS happens when mast cells (a part of the immune system) release histamine and other chemicals too easily.

Instead of reacting only to real threats, the body may overreact to things like:

• Foods
• Smells and chemicals in shops or other homes
• Infections
• Hormonal changes
• Environmental toxins such as mould

Because mast cells are found all over the body, symptoms can affect many systems at once – gut, skin, nerves, energy and emotions. People may have:

• Reactions to many foods
• Bloating, diarrhoea or gut pain
• Rashes or itching
• Fatigue
• Anxiety, depression or panic attacks

Many feel unsafe leaving the house or eating outside their very limited "safe" foods.

Why MCAS is Hard to Diagnose

Dr. Mansour explains that MCAS is tricky to confirm with tests:

• Histamine and other mediators usually rise only during a flare
• If the blood test is taken on a "good" day, results may look normal
• Doctors must combine three things:
  • Lab results (when taken at the right time)
  • Symptoms in multiple organs
  • Improvement with antihistamines or steroids

This makes diagnosis slow and confusing. Many people are told there is "nothing wrong" even though they are clearly unwell.

How Homeopathic Care Can Support MCAS

Most people with MCAS have already tried conventional medicine and been offered mainly antihistamines and steroids. Dr. Mansour describes a different, more holistic approach:

• A full history from pregnancy onwards
• Careful attention to emotional trauma, stress and life events
• Looking at gut, hormones, infections and environmental triggers

A constitutional remedy is chosen to match the whole person. Over time, this can:

• Reduce how often flares happen
• Make flares milder and easier to manage
• Help the body cope better with everyday triggers
• Support mood, anxiety and overall energy

Mary emphasises that homeopathic treatment is long-term and individual – not a quick, one-remedy fix.

Detox, Triggers and "Obstacles to Cure"

Sometimes a remedy helps for a while, then seems to stop working. Dr. Mansour calls this an "obstacle to cure". Common obstacles include:

• "Never well since" events such as COVID, a vaccine, Epstein–Barr virus or mould exposure
• Long-standing emotional trauma
• Problems breaking down histamine (methylation issues)

In these cases, she may:

• Use a homeopathic detox – a gentle course of remedies made from the suspected trigger (such as a vaccine or mould) in ascending potencies
• Support organs of elimination – liver, kidneys, lymph and especially the gut
• Work slowly and carefully so as not to overwhelm sensitive people

The aim is to clear what's blocking progress so the main constitutional remedy can act more deeply.

Working Gently with Very Sensitive Patients

Many MCAS clients are even sensitive to remedies themselves. Dr. Mansour describes flexible ways of dosing:

• Very dilute "5-cup" or "10-cup" methods
• Liquid remedies instead of dry pellets
• LM potencies for gentler changes
• Tiny doses, such as just smelling a remedy
• Even "paper" remedies, where the name is written on paper and kept close by, as a starting point for very anxious clients

Over time, many people can move from these ultra-gentle methods to taking remedies more normally – another sign that their system is becoming less reactive.

A Message of Hope

Dr. Mansour's key message is that MCAS is manageable. With patient, individualised care, people can:

• Have fewer and milder flares
• Expand their diet
• Feel safer going outside, visiting others and living more freely
• Improve relationships and family life as anxiety and exhaustion lessen

Mary closes by reminding listeners that emergency situations still need urgent medical care, but that exploring this kind of holistic support can be genuinely life-changing.

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In this episode, Mary talks with Paola Brown from Americans for Homeopathy Choice Action about defending access to homeopathic medicines in the United States and why freedom of choice matters for everyone.

The FDA Challenge in the USA

Paola explains how the US Food and Drug Administration has changed its policy on homeopathic medicines. Products that were once widely available over the counter – such as eye drops and common remedy tablets – are now treated as "unapproved new drugs".

This new stance has already removed whole categories of remedies and is making retailers nervous about stocking what is left. It's not just a few products at risk – the same mechanism could be used to restrict many more.

Why Freedom of Choice Matters

Instead of getting stuck in scientific debates, Paola and her team focus on a simple message when they meet members of Congress: people deserve the freedom to choose safe, non-toxic options for their families.

Homeopathy has a long record of safety when properly manufactured, and many families rely on it when conventional options have not helped. Paola shares how years of bladder pain, failed treatments and huge medical bills finally shifted when she turned to homoeopathy – giving her back a full, active life.

Americans for Homeopathy Choice Action

The organisation is working toward legislation that will protect access to remedies. Volunteers are trained to share their personal stories with congressional offices, explaining how homeopathy changed their health and why losing it would be devastating.

They also keep the message clear: the FDA regulates medicines, not the practice of homeopathy itself, and people should be allowed to choose low-risk options that fit their own values.

How Listeners Can Help

What happens in the US will affect homeopathy worldwide, so Paola invites support from around the globe. People can:

• Donate to keep the advocacy work going
• Join the Homeopathy Action Team if they live in the USA
• Sign up for the Rapid Response Team

Rapid Response volunteers are trained to post calm, respectful comments online whenever pro-homeopathy politicians are attacked, showing that many citizens support access to these medicines.

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In this episode, practitioner Robin Gladstone from Vancouver Island shares a long-term case of a little boy with severe eczema and multiple allergies. Over two years, she used individualised homoeopathy to support his skin, general health and emotions instead of simply suppressing symptoms.

The Child's Story

The boy's eczema began at a few months old. By age three he had cracked, itchy patches on his scalp, hands, behind his ears, knees and ankles, and he scratched a lot at night. Thumb-sucking made one hand particularly sore.

Steroid creams had been used early on, which calmed the rash but didn't change the overall pattern. He was also highly allergic to milk, nuts and coconut and there was a strong family history of asthma and allergies.

Seeing the Whole Child

Because he was in her preschool class, Robin saw him in daily life: fast, energetic, sweet and often restless in sleep. Even with fevers, he wanted to keep running and playing.

In consultation she took a full history from pregnancy onwards: stresses in his mother's life, his temperament, sleep, favourite foods and how he responded to illness. From this picture she narrowed her remedy choice to Pulsatilla or tuberculinum and, after comparing them, chose tuberculinum.

LM Remedies and Daily Dosing

Robin prescribed tuberculinum in LM potency, starting with LM1 in liquid form, three drops once a day. She warned that itching might briefly worsen as the skin cleared more deeply. Alongside the remedy, she suggested soothing calendula baths and gentle dietary changes, reducing milk rather than banning foods completely.

He was a little more itchy for a few days, then his skin began to improve. As he continued to do well, she gradually moved him from LM1 up to LM4 over two years. During one bad barking cough she paused the LM and gave a single 200C dose of the same remedy as a "boost", then restarted the LM afterwards.

Building Resilience, Not Just Clearing Eczema

Over time, changes went far beyond his skin. His sleep became deeper, tantrums reduced, and he could slow down, focus more in class and stay calmer indoors.

His eczema patches shrank and stopped cracking, with many areas healing. His allergies also softened: he could tolerate a little coconut and wheat, later some dairy, and accidental nut exposures caused much milder reactions.

Robin and Mary underline that the aim of this kind of treatment is not just removing one complaint, but strengthening the whole system so a child can cope with everyday exposures and enjoy life more freely.

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In this episode of Homeopathy 247, host Mary Greensmith welcomes Ekta Kaur Ross to explore the complex world of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and how homoeopathy can offer real, lasting relief.

Ekta begins by sharing her own journey with IBS in her early twenties — a time filled with discomfort, endless medical tests, and no clear answers. Despite endoscopies, colonoscopies, and dietary changes, she was told she would have to "live with it for life."

From Frustration to Healing

Feeling disheartened, Ekta turned to homoeopathy. Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on suppressing symptoms, homoeopathy looks at the whole person — physical, emotional, and mental. She explains how her IBS symptoms improved once she addressed not only her diet but also her emotional stress and internal pressure.

Homoeopathy helped her identify that the root cause of her digestive issues wasn't just what she ate, but how she felt — particularly stress, anxiety, and self-expectation. Once her emotional wellbeing improved, her gut followed suit.

Mind–Gut Connection

Ekta and Mary discuss how deeply emotions are linked to digestion. Stress, guilt, or anxiety can easily manifest as bloating, cramps, or irregular bowels. Ekta encourages listeners who self-prescribe to explore anxiety-related remedies first, as calming the mind often eases the gut.

The Homeopathic Approach to IBS

Homoeopathy works by stimulating the body's natural ability to heal. Ekta describes a two-step process:

1. Acute relief – using remedies for immediate symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, or bloating.
2. Constitutional treatment – working with a homeopath to address underlying emotional and physical imbalances for long-term wellness.

Common Remedies for IBS

Ekta shares some of her go-to remedies:

• Nux Vomica – for irritability, indigestion, and alternating constipation and diarrhoea.
• Aloe Socotrina – for sudden urgency and weakness after bowel movements.
• Bryonia – for dryness, sluggish bowels, and irritability.
• Lycopodium – for bloating and digestive gas. Each case is unique, she reminds us, so working with a professional homeopath ensures a tailored plan for lasting results.

Building Resilience through Constitutional Care

Ekta highlights that IBS often stems from emotional patterns formed early in life — such as pressure to perform or repressed frustration. Constitutional prescribing looks at the whole story, helping clients release emotional tension and restore physical balance. Homoeopathy doesn't change who you are, she says — it simply "softens the sharp edges" so you can feel calm, resilient, and in control.

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