Nora Pettik

Grief can affect far more than our emotions. Sleep may disappear, appetite can change, the chest can feel tight, tears arrive unexpectedly, or someone may feel completely numb. For some people, ordinary daily tasks suddenly require enormous effort. Bereavement after the death of someone we love is the most familiar form of grief, although similar reactions can follow miscarriage, divorce, serious illness, loss of a home or job, or another major life change. Conventional support may include...

Baby colic can turn evenings into hours of crying, pacing, feeding and trying to work out what your baby needs. Colic usually describes repeated periods of intense crying in an otherwise healthy baby, often beginning in the first few weeks of life and improving by around three to four months. Parents exploring homeopathy for baby colic often ask which remedy is best. In homeopathy, remedy choice depends on the baby’s whole symptom picture. Their body position, behaviour, digestion, timing and...

What Is Impetigo? Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly affects children, although adults can develop it too. It often appears around the mouth, nose, hands, or areas with broken skin. Typical signs include red sores, oozing fluid, honey coloured crusts, itching, and irritation. Conventional treatment may involve antibiotic creams or oral antibiotics, especially when the infection spreads quickly or becomes severe. Homeopathy approaches impetigo differently by...