If you follow me on social media, you may have seen my post last week about my recent experience of vertigo. If you didn’t see it, here’s a little recap.

I’ve been doing yoga for over 30 years (eek!!) and regularly go to classes once or twice weekly. At my regular Friday class last week, I was just getting ready for shavasana (the resting pose at the end of the class), when the room started spinning and I could feel myself almost faint.

I also felt nauseous and my head felt fuzzy. I did not feel good at all. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my homeopathic kit with me either (lesson learnt!).

I knew this could be one of several things and wanted to eliminate anything serious. I went to the doctor, who confirmed vertigo and prescribed me some anti-nausea pills, to be taken three times daily.

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I’m not a big fan of pharmaceuticals (surprise, surprise), so quickly set about researching what remedies I could take. I took a few doses of Cocculus when I got home (vertigo with nausea, especially from motion or lack of sleep), but that didn’t help much.

I later followed that up with Conium, a well-known remedy for vertigo (vertigo triggered by turning the head or lying down), which fit my symptom picture to some degree, but again, only partial improvement.

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One thing I’ve noticed, as a New Zealand trained and qualified Homeopath, is the often-common debate online about wet vs dry dosing.

When I trained as a Homeopath over 16 years ago, we all predominantly used the dry dosing method. Which is still my personally preferred method to this day. It’s quick and easy, it works well and is well tolerated by most people and pets.

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Some say that using dry dosing can cause aggravations in sensitive people. This is NOT something I have personally experienced after all my years of practice, however, if a client presents as very sensitive, then I do tend to use wet dosing and lower potencies - or LM’s - as a precaution.

Proponents of wet dosing often quote the ‘bible of Homeopathy’ - Samuel Hahnemann’s Organon for their staunch use of only wet dosing.

However, Samuel Hahnemann discusses both dry and wet dosing in

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I’ve been quietly working on something for our furry friends, and I’m SO excited to finally share it with you!

We all know that when our pets aren’t themselves, we want to help them feel better as quickly as possible. And while I love working with my animal clients worldwide, sometimes I’m not available.

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When you’re in a hurry, finances are tight, or you’re just wanting a quick solution for your pets’ troubles, that’s where my Homeopathic pet blends come in handy🐾

Over the years I’ve carefully created a range of Homeopathic combinations for some of the common challenges our pets sometimes face - from emotional upsets and anxiety to allergies and arthritis - and with growing interest in these blends, I’ve decided it’s time to share them with the WORLD! 🌎

🎉Introducing my brand-new website, dedicated entirely to our furry family members… (drum roll please)…wholebeingpets.com

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My Homeopathic pet blends are now available to order worldwide, lovingly created here in New Zealand by me - a qualified Homeopath with a passion for helping animals.

Whether you’re a devoted dog person, a crazy cat lover, or someone who believes our pets deserve a little extra TLC, I can’t wait for you to explore what’s on offer.

The prices are all in New Zealand dollars, making it even more affordable.

More blends will be added to my range, so do keep checking back to see what’s on offer.

Every one of these blends has been tried and tested on my own beloved animals, and by local pet clients, with wonderful results.

And now, they are available for your furry friends too.

For more chronic complaints, please reach out for a consultation. I work with people and pets, locally and worldwide, online.

Love from me, Harry and Tiddles 🐾

PS: A little side note about my own furry family.

Tiddles, my cat hasn’t been to the vet since I first got him 12 years ago. And Harry, who is now 2.5 years old, has been with me for nearly 2 years and hasn’t needed a vet visit either!

No nasty jabs, no need for medication. These darlings are raw fed and treated with Homeopathy only and I love being able to support their wellbeing naturally. 💚

They’re my own little real-life companions on this journey, and a big part of why I’m so passionate about Homeopathy for our furry friends! 🐱🐾✨

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As a qualified Homeopath for over 16 years, and someone who has used Homeopathy for 24 years now - where has the time gone! - I’ve had the privilege of seeing these magic pills turn acute illnesses around in record time and resolve long standing chronic complaints that other modalities and conventional medicine, haven’t been able to touch.

I’m fascinated by the different ways we can support our wellbeing and the body’s ability to maintain and restore its natural balance.

Homeopathy has been at the heart of my work for many years, and I love exploring the principles behind it, understanding individual health patterns and looking at the person as a whole rather than simply focusing on a symptom.

But I’m also curious about what’s happening beyond the world of Homeopathy.

Recently, I’ve been exploring PEMF therapy, which stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. And it’s opened up a much bigger conversation about the various therapies that use frequencies, energy, light, sound and vibration.

What do we mean by frequency-based therapy?

The word frequency gets used quite a lot in the wellness world, sometimes in ways that can be confusing.

In physics, frequency simply describes how often something repeats over a period of time. Sound waves, light waves and electromagnetic fields can all be described in terms of frequency.

Our bodies also rely on complex electrical and electrochemical processes. Nerve cells communicate through electrical signals, muscles respond to electrical stimulation, and cells depend on carefully regulated movement of ions across their membranes.

So, it makes sense that different physical inputs, including electromagnetic fields, light and sound, can interact with biological systems.

Five approaches worth knowing about

There are many therapies being explored in this space. Here are five that I find particularly interesting.

1. PEMF therapy: Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields

2. Red light therapy: Working with light

3. Sound healing: The power of vibration

4. Electrotherapy: Using controlled electrical stimulation

5. Bioresonance and other energetic approaches

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So, where does Homeopathy fit in?

This is probably the question many of you will be asking.

Homeopathy is often described as vibrational medicine or frequency medicine. We know that the remedies themselves - especially those from 30C up - contain only minute traces of the original material, and the act of succussion (shaking) potentises the remedy and creates the energetic signature of the original substance.

The more dilute the remedy, the stronger the potency. (Potency is anything from 1C right through to 1,000,000C - MM).

This is what makes Homeopathy so powerful and yet so gentle. It resonates or vibrates with the body and ignites the body’s own healing mechanism.

Is Homeopathy alone, enough?

This is where things have changed for me recently. I have seen incredible shifts with using Homeopathy alone. And, in many situations, Homeopathy alone IS enough.

However, after a recent experience using a PEMF wellness device, the P90+, I could see for myself how beautifully this technology - pulsed electromagnetic field therapy with terra hertz - complements Homeopathy beautifully and is an incredible healing tool in its own right.

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Using Tesla technology, these new devices are packing a powerful punch when it comes to health and wellbeing - with recent studies showing that PEMF is not only useful for injury recovery, better sleep and relaxation, relief from pain, stress and tension, cellular hydration and detox and improved circulation amongst other things - it’s also an effective treatment for cancer.

Link to a recent study: PEMF and cancer study

Given how many people are suffering from cancer these days, (don’t mention the elephant in the room….), I think this is something worth shouting about.

I’m now incorporating PEMF healing in my practice on a regular basis, and I find it complements Homeopathy beautifully. In fact, in my experiments so far, using the device after taking a remedy seems to enhance the healing action of the remedy, with the remedy working even faster than normal.

The great thing is, these machines are readily available worldwide, and you don’t have to be a Homeopath or study for years to be able to use them and utilise their healing power.

Curious?

Check out this link for videos and information, or to get one for yourself!

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I offer PEMF healing sessions at my clinic on the Hibiscus Coast in Auckland, as a stand-alone treatment and add on to a Homeopathic consultation. If you’re local and want to give it try, book online here.

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In wellness, Kirsty xo

At Homeopathy School we focussed on learning the polycrest remedies - those well documented, tried and tested remedies that have been used for decades and have multiple uses.

Examples of commonly recognised polycrests include Sulphur, Calcarea carbonica, Lycopodium, Natrum muriaticum, Sepia, Pulsatilla, Phosphorus and Nux vomica.

I remember the pressure, back when I was a student (20 years ago - where has the time gone!), to memorise as many of the key note symptoms of these remedies as possible.

Once I established my own practice, it became much easier to remember these keynotes as I was prescribing remedies all the time. One thing that hasn’t changed in 20 years though, is that pressure that many Homeopaths - myself included - feel, to keep up to date with the latest ‘thing.’

There has been some incredible work done in recent times by Homeopaths such as Colin Griffiths and Danica Appoline, with mediative provings, sacred geometry/energetic remedies and imponderable remedies. Imponderable remedies are remedies made from things that are not physical substances in the usual sense but have an energetic or non-material influence.

The benefits of these newer remedies are well documented, and I dabble with some of them in my own practice.

From a practical perspective though, and a question that Homeopaths often ask amongst themselves, is: “do I need to be using these remedies to have a successful practice?”

I think Ian Watson, Homeopath and author in his book, The Tao of Homeopathy (it’s a beautiful book by the way), answers this beautifully in this quote:

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Books are great, but if you’re wanting to find a remedy fast - and if someone in your household is throwing up or has a serious bout of diarrhea, fast is good - then thanks to technology, you can get an answer almost instantaneously.

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There are an increasing number of home prescriber apps out there, and I’ve dabbled with a few of them. But hands down, the BEST one by far in my opinion, is the Similia Home Prescriber App. If you have a homeopathy kit at home, you need this app!

Similia is one of the newer Homeopathic software companies out there, and after using several other Homeopathic software brands in the past, I have been extremely impressed at the features that Similia offers. It’s been created by Homeopaths, for Homeopaths and when I heard they’d brought out an App for home prescribers, I was excited to give it a go.

I was very proud to be approached by Similia to look over the App, and to partner with them to offer this to you with a generous discount offer.

The app is free to use - but if you want the pro features, use my code WHOLEBEINGHEALTH30 for a discount. Enter the code when the Pro subscription/paywall appears in the app.

And if you’re serious about having homeopathy on hand for your family, pair it with a Helios Basic 36 Kit. Remedies in the cupboard + your prescribing tool on your phone = a brilliant homeopathy starter toolkit.

Of course, more serious issues need professional guidance. I work with people and pets globally online. If you need some more serious support, reach out to me. I’d love to help. In wellness, Kirsty xo

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If you’ve been in the Homeopathy world for a while, you’ll know that it can be successfully used to treat all sorts of issues in people and pets.

But did you know it can also treat plants?

It’s a branch (no pun intended), of Homeopathy known as Agrohomeopathy. It may seem like a newer use of Homeopathy, but in fact Agrohomeopathy has been used for well over 100 years.

Homeopathic remedies began being applied to plants and agriculture in the 19th century, not long after homeopathy itself became established. There are references to experiments and applications in agriculture from the 1800s, with interest growing particularly in Europe and later in India and South America.

So, it isn’t a new concept.

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There are some great resources about this field of Homeopathy out there - Camilla Sherr is a big advocate of it, and for more grass roots applications, Pat Aherne, the Irish Homeopath Farmer on Facebook has some fantastic examples of how he uses Agrohomeopathy as a preferred method of treatment on his farm. You can’t get much more down to earth than a farmer using Homeopathy! Great way to quell the sceptics too ;-)

I love plants and gardens, however my skills in this area need some attention, but I’m okay-ish with keeping house plants alive. However, two of my plants were looking very bedraggled, one was covered in aphids, the other had a few aphids but a serious ant infestation.

I initially sprayed the plants with a natural, plant-friendly spray to get rid of the unwanted piggy-backers, but unfortunately, this was unsuccessful. At this time, both plants were looking equally poorly.

I decided to try some Homeopathy….

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🩸 Your Blood Work Tells a Story

Your blood work isn’t just a list of numbers on a page.

It’s a story.

A story about what’s happening inside your body, where things may be out of balance, and what your body could be asking for.

Too often, we’re told everything is “within range” and sent on our way, even when we know we don’t feel right.

That’s where Your Blood Story comes in.

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I’ve created a new way of looking at your blood work, digging deeper into the patterns and connections that can easily get missed.

Optimal health begins in the cells - and cell salts (tissue salts) mimic the 12 mineral salts that are our body’s foundational building blocks. Regular blood tests usually test these elements:

• Iron - usually assessed with ferritin, serum iron, transferrin/TIBC and transferrin saturation

• Calcium

• Magnesium - not always included in routine blood work

• Phosphate / phosphorus

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Chloride

• Bicarbonate - an electrolyte rather than a mineral in the nutritional sense

Our blood is a communicator, and when we know how to read between the lines, it becomes much easier to support our body naturally and correct any of those mineral imbalances that lead to poor health.

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For example:

IRON
Blood test: Ferritin / iron studies
Example cell salt: Ferrum Phos

CALCIUM
Blood test: Calcium
Example cell salts: Calc Phos, Calc Fluor, Calc Sulph

MAGNESIUM
Blood test: Magnesium
Example cell salt: Mag Phos

SODIUM
Blood test: Sodium
Example cell salt: Nat Mur

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Each person is unique; their blood work is unique and the exact cell salt protocol they need is …. you guessed it, unique! But imagine something as simple as cell salts, doing the heavy lifting! It really can be that easy.

If you’re tired of being told your results are fine when you know something isn’t quite right, this is for you.

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In wellness, Kirsty xo

I’ve been speaking to a lot of people lately who are all saying the same thing: they’d love to be able to see a Homeopath for themselves and their family members (yes, pets too!), when things arise, but times are tough out there.

I get it.

Food prices are soaring, the cost of fuel is increasing, and day to day expenses keep creeping up. It affects me too. But instead of passing even MORE cost on to you, the consumer, I’m putting my hand up and giving something back.

For a limited time, I’m dropping the price of my Acute Care Package to just $50 per appointment!

✨ 4 acute care appointments
✨ Usually $280 when booked individually
✨ A further discount on the already discounted package
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You’re saving $80 off the individual appointment price.

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This offer is available for 72 hours only - get in quick!!

Your four appointments can be used whenever you need acute homeopathic support, giving you peace of mind knowing you have support available when those unexpected health hiccups arise. Not just for people, these can be used for pets too and are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Think colds, coughs, sore throats, fevers, earaches, tummy upsets, injuries, sleepless nights and all those other acute situations that seem to pop up at the most inconvenient times! 🌿

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This is a limited-time offer, so if you’ve been thinking about having some homeopathic support on hand, now is the time.

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The package needs to be paid in advance, and the package is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Any unused appointments can be gifted, as long as they are used within 12 months.

In wellness, Kirsty xo

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Many of the women I work with didn’t discover homeopathy until after their first pregnancy and birth, choosing to use it with subsequent pregnancies instead.

Without exception, they’ve told me that incorporating homeopathy into their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care made a significant difference:

• They felt more supported, with less anxiety

• Significant improvements in physical issues such as nausea, insomnia, constipation, sciatica etc

• Reduced the reliance on painkillers

• Their recovery time - for both natural and C sections - was much faster.

• They felt more empowered during the whole process

• Making the overall experience a much more positive one.

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Do you need to work directly with a Homeopath to enjoy these benefits?

No.

If you have chronic or severe conditions, then yes, your best results will come from working with a professional.

However, if it’s regular pregnancy related things, then with a good remedy kit and guidance, you can absolutely help yourself.

I have created various E-books and guides to help women successfully use Homeopathy for themselves during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Some are free, the rest are all in NZ dollars, so cheap as chips with our currency rate! And they’re an invaluable resource as downloaded PDF’s, either on your phone or printed out for support people if needed.

Here’s the links to all of them, I hope you find this a very useful, and inexpensive resource to help you safely use Homeopathy for you and your precious baby.

https://www.wholebeinghealth.co.nz/pregnancy-cell-salt-protocol

https://www.wholebeinghealth.co.nz/product-page/homeopathy-for-childbirth-e-book

https://www.wholebeinghealth.co.nz/product-page/homeopathy-for-breastfeeding-e-book

https://www.wholebeinghealth.co.nz/product-page/post-partum-pregnancy-cell-salt-protocol

https://www.wholebeinghealth.co.nz/product-page/homeopathy-for-prolapse-e-book

https://www.wholebeinghealth.co.nz/product-page/a-parents-guide-to-homeopathic-first-aid

I help pregnant Mama’s from all around the globe navigate the challenges of pregnancy, using carefully selected Homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy is safe to use during pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and postpartum. In my experience it reduces the need for over-the-counter medications and pharmaceuticals and often reduces the need for medical interventions during labor. It also aids to speed up healing after labor and birth.

Need more support?

What’s not to love!

If you or a loved one needs support during pregnancy or beyond, reach out to me, I’m here to help.

In wellness, Kirsty xo

If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve come across something like this.

A video of an attractive, youthful looking woman, claiming to be in her 60’s, and her youthful good looks and toned figure are all because she takes this supplement, or uses this cream, or has this beauty treatment done.

Can we please just stop with these fake, Ai 🤖 ads lying to people (predominantly women in this instance), that if they take this supplement blah blah, they’ll look 30?

Firstly, what’s wrong with women looking their age?

I’m all for good health and healthy lifestyles, and I’ve been told I look younger than my age.

Sure, it’s a nice compliment and it makes me feel good because I’m obviously doing the right things for my body and health.

But I have no desire to try to look 30 again. And these ads … 🤬

It’s dishonest.

It grinds my gears, as someone in the health and wellness industry, that people are being duped. Sure, it’s not a new thing. There have been snake oil salespeople and charlatans since time immemorial.

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With Ai, a lot of these images and videos look realistic and convincing, and judging by the comments that often go along with these reels, a lot of people believe the hype.

It irks me. It gives the health and wellness industry a bad name and negatively impacts those of us who do operate with honesty and integrity.

I’m not anti AI - I use it myself and find it a useful tool for various things.

How about being the healthiest, strongest, happiest and most well-rounded version of yourself - regardless of your age.

A woman content in herself, living her best life, being healthy, eating well, exercising, getting good quality sleep, having a spiritual outlet, peace and harmony in her life, having loved ones, her own hobbies and interests - these are what give women beauty and an inner glow.

It doesn’t matter if she’s 35, 55 or 75.

Have you been seeing more of these fake images lately?

I work with people - real humans - and pets, locally and worldwide via Zoom. If you’d like some support, not to look 35, but to be the healthiest version of you regardless of your age, reach out to me. I’d love to support you with this.

Be the healthiest version of you

In wellness, Kirsty x

PS: If you’re a mid-life woman and want support navigating perimenopause, menopause and beyond, I’d love to have you join the Wholebeing Collective

You may have done a Google search or looked on Facebook Homeopathy groups and seen names of well-known Homeopaths (I’m often in those groups too, offering free advice when time allows).

But how do you choose from the sea of Homeopaths available - locally and remotely online?

Many people assume they should look for the most experienced practitioner, the one with the most impressive website, or the one with hundreds of five-star reviews.

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And yes, those things can be helpful.

But in my opinion, they’re not the most important thing. Of course, choosing a Homeopath who is qualified is a given, and with all the new Homeopathy schools now churning out lots of Homeopaths, it pays to do your due diligence on that one.

In my opinion, and with almost 20 years of experience under my belt, I think the most important thing to look for is curiosity. Look for a Homeopath who is deeply curious about you.

They need to understand:

• Who are you?

• Who were you before the illness/trauma/event happened?

• How did it change you?

• What makes your symptoms better or worse?

• How do you respond to stress?

• What are your fears?

• What gives you energy?

• What changed before your health changed?

• What is your body trying to communicate?

You should leave your consultation feeling heard, not hurried. I recently spoke to a client who - before working with me for herself - had been using another Homeopath for her son.

She told me that after that consultation, she felt misunderstood, judged, dismissed and hopeless.

That is not the aim!

The Homeopathic consultation itself should be a healing experience. Often clients say to me that they feel better simply from speaking with me, having an impartial, empathetic ear to really hear them, often for the first time in their life.

Other things to consider when choosing a Homeopath:

• They explain things clearly

• They don’t make unrealistic promises or guarantee results

• They continue learning (Homeopathy is a lifelong study, with new remedies and methodologies, philosophies etc coming out all the time).

• Very important: you feel comfortable. Working with a Homeopath is a little like working with a counsellor. There will be times when we may need to discuss situations or times in your life that were hard. The more you can open up and trust your Homeopath, the better your healing outcomes will be.

At the end of the day, you’re not just choosing someone to prescribe the right remedy. You’re choosing someone to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

I am now accepting new clients for the end of 2026.

Keen to know more? Book a no-obligation, free 15-minute meet and greet session with me and let’s see if we’re a good fit. I work with people and pets, worldwide, online.

The first step to your healing could be as simple as booking that call. Do it today, do it for you x

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I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s walking the dog, participating in water sports, swimming or just sitting and gazing at nature. About 12 months ago I noticed a rather unsightly looking lesion on my temple.

Being a Homeopath, I knew instantly what it was - Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis).

These typically appear as:

• Rough, dry or scaly patches that feel like sandpaper

• Flat or slightly raised lesions

• Pink, red, brown or skin-coloured patches

• Sometimes tender, itchy or prone to bleeding

• Usually between 2 mm and 2 cm in size

A word of warning!!

What I’m going to share is only my personal experience, and NOT a recommendation that anyone else does the same. Any unusual growth on the skin should be medically assessed. Any skin lesion that is cancerous, should be treated appropriately.

Causes

These lesions are caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds and are often considered to be a precancerous lesion because it has the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer.

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Those most at risk of developing them

Risk factors include:

• Fair skin, light hair and blue or green eyes

• Frequent sun exposure throughout life

• Outdoor occupations or hobbies

• History of severe sunburns

• Age over 40 years

• Previous skin cancers

What to watch out for

These lesions can sometimes become cancerous. Signs of cancerous lesions include:

• Rapid growth

• Thickening

• Ulceration

• Persistent bleeding

• Pain

• Development of a firm lump

Any of these changes should be assessed promptly by a healthcare professional

Even though I knew what the lesion was, I still had it assessed by my doctor. Skin cancers aren’t something to take lightly, and I wanted to be sure my own diagnosis was correct. Once he confirmed my suspicions, he made an immediate referral to a skin specialist for removal.

Conventional treatment options

• Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)

• Topical creams (including a Chemotherapy based one)

• Photodynamic therapy (PDT)

• Curettage or surgical removal

• Laser therapy

I’ve had liquid nitrogen applied to some superficial basal cell carcinomas in the past, and while it is effective, last time I had liquid nitrogen applied to one at the back of my hand I ended up with a stubborn Keloid, which I resolved using Causticum.

I didn’t relish the thought of invasive surgery or liquid nitrogen on such a large lesion on my face, so I gave myself a two-week window of treating the area myself, before seeing the skin specialist for his recommendation.

What I chose to do

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is one of those conditions that many women experience, yet very few talk about.

For some, it begins with a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis. Others describe it as feeling like “something is falling out” or a sensation of pressure that becomes worse after standing for long periods, lifting, exercising, or at the end of the day.

It can be uncomfortable, distressing, and at times, incredibly isolating.

The reality is that pelvic organ prolapse affects millions of women worldwide. It can occur after childbirth, during peri-menopause and menopause, following pelvic surgery, or simply as part of the ageing process as connective tissues lose strength and elasticity.

Despite how common it is, many women suffer in silence.

What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs become weakened or stretched.

This can allow one or more organs to descend into the vaginal space.

The most common types include:

• Bladder prolapse (cystocele)

• Rectal prolapse (rectocele)

• Uterine prolapse

• Vaginal vault prolapse (often after hysterectomy)

Symptoms vary from woman to woman and can include:

• Pelvic heaviness or pressure

• A dragging sensation

• Lower back pain

• Urinary urgency or leakage

• Difficulty emptying the bladder

• Constipation or bowel difficulties

• Pain or discomfort during intercourse

• Feeling or seeing a bulge within the vagina

For some women the symptoms are mild. For others they can significantly affect quality of life, confidence, exercise, work, and intimate relationships.

The Emotional Impact

One aspect of prolapse that is often overlooked is the emotional impact.

Many women tell me they feel embarrassed, ashamed, frightened, or even betrayed by their bodies.

New mothers may feel devastated when symptoms appear after childbirth. Women approaching menopause can feel anxious about ageing. Others worry they will never be able to exercise, travel, or enjoy intimacy again.

These feelings are completely understandable.

As a Homeopath, I view health holistically. Physical symptoms do not exist in isolation. The emotional response to an illness or condition is equally important and often provides valuable information about what support the individual needs.

Every woman’s experience of prolapse is unique.

A Holistic Approach to Support

When it comes to pelvic organ prolapse, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Many women benefit from working with pelvic floor physiotherapists, making lifestyle modifications, addressing constipation, improving lifting techniques, and in some cases considering pessaries or surgical intervention.

Homeopathy can also be used as part of a broader support plan.

Rather than focusing solely on the prolapse itself, homeopathy looks at the whole person. Two women may have the same diagnosis but experience it very differently. One may feel overwhelmed and tearful. Another may be highly anxious. A third may be frustrated and angry that her body is no longer functioning as it once did.

The homeopathic remedy selected is based on the individual’s unique physical symptoms, emotional state, health history, and overall constitution.

The aim is to support the body’s natural healing processes and help restore balance throughout the whole person.

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Case Study One: Postpartum Prolapse

Sarah (name changed) contacted me several months after the birth of her second child.

She described a constant sensation of heaviness and pressure in the pelvic region, particularly after being on her feet all day caring for her young family. She felt frightened by her diagnosis and worried she would never return to the active lifestyle she enjoyed before having children.

Alongside the physical symptoms, she was experiencing feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt. She often described a sensation that everything in the pelvis felt weak and unsupported.

Following a full consultation, the remedy Sepia was prescribed based on her individual symptom picture. Sepia is a remedy that homeopaths frequently consider when there is a sensation of bearing down in the pelvic organs, particularly following pregnancy and childbirth, alongside emotional exhaustion and feelings of being overwhelmed.

Over the following months Sarah reported gradual improvements in her energy levels and emotional wellbeing. She felt more confident, less anxious about her condition, and better able to manage daily activities. As her overall wellbeing improved, she was able to engage more consistently with her pelvic floor rehabilitation programme and return to gentle exercise.

Case Study Two: Menopausal Prolapse

Jenny (name changed), aged 58, sought support for a uterine prolapse that had gradually worsened during menopause.

She described a dragging sensation that became particularly uncomfortable after gardening and long walks. She was also struggling with sleep disturbances, irritability, and feelings of sadness she could not fully explain.

During her consultation it became clear that the emotional changes accompanying menopause were affecting her just as much as the physical symptoms. She often felt as though her pelvic organs would “fall out” when standing for long periods and found herself crossing her legs for support.

Based on her unique presentation, the remedy Lilium tigrinum was prescribed. This remedy is often considered by homeopaths where there is a pronounced bearing-down sensation, pelvic weakness, and accompanying emotional symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, or a feeling of being unable to cope.

Over time Jenny reported improvements in her mood, sleep quality, and overall sense of wellbeing. While continuing with other supportive measures, she felt more positive, more resilient, and better able to cope with the challenges her prolapse presented.

You’re Not Alone

If you’re living with pelvic organ prolapse, it’s important to know that support is available.

While prolapse can feel frightening and isolating, many women find that a combination of professional support, pelvic floor rehabilitation, lifestyle changes, and individualised homeopathic care helps them feel more confident and empowered in their recovery journey.

Every woman’s experience is different, which is why a personalised approach is so important.

Download My Homeopathy for Prolapse eBook

If you’d like to learn more about the homeopathic remedies commonly considered for pelvic organ prolapse, I’ve created a practical guide to help you get started.

Inside my Homeopathy for Prolapse eBook you’ll discover:

• Common prolapse symptoms and contributing factors

• Homeopathic remedies frequently used by homeopaths for prolapse support

• Key remedy indications and differentiating symptoms

• Lifestyle and self-care tips to support pelvic health

• Guidance on when to seek professional support

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing prolapse for years, this guide will help you better understand your options and feel more informed about your health.

Download your Homeopathy for Prolapse eBook today and take the first step towards feeling more supported in your healing journey.

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I've helped women around the world regain confidence and reduce the symptoms of prolapse. If you'd like personalised support, I'd love to help. You're not alone.

In wellness, Kirsty xo

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Please note: Homeopathy is used to support general health and wellbeing and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any specific medical condition. Results vary between individuals. Always seek appropriate medical advice regarding pelvic organ prolapse and any ongoing health concerns.

Let’s talk about something most people have experienced, but not many people like admitting.

Constipation.

Us Homeopaths just love talking about poo!

If you’ve ever gone a few days without a bowel motion, sat there feeling like you should be able to go but can’t, or felt like you were never quite finished... you’re definitely not alone.

One of the things I love about homeopathy is that we don’t treat constipation as one condition.

We ask how are you constipated?

When did it start?

How is your skin?

Do you have any dietary issues?

Because the answer matters.

Here are a few examples.

🍂 Nux vomica

You feel like you need to go constantly, but very little comes out. Lots of urging, straining and frustration. You might also be busy, stressed, living on coffee, skipping meals or burning the candle at both ends.

🌼 Bryonia

Everything feels dry. The stool is hard, large and dry, almost as though there’s not enough moisture anywhere. You may be thirsty for large drinks and just want to be left alone until it passes.

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Melissa isn’t one person. She’s a composite of many women I’ve worked with over the years. The details have been changed to protect privacy, but the emotional pattern is one I see in practice again and again.

Melissa came to see me because she wanted the panic attacks to stop.

They’d begun about a year earlier and had gradually become more frequent. She’d tried breathing exercises, meditation, supplements and avoiding situations that triggered them, but nothing seemed to get to the root of the problem.

As I often do when someone presents with symptoms that seem to have appeared “out of nowhere”, I asked a simple question.

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“What was happening in your life around the time these started?”

She looked down.

After a long silence, the tears came.

Not neat little tears. Deep, body-shaking sobs. The kind that tells me someone has been carrying far more than they’ve allowed themselves to admit.

She apologised.

“You don’t need to apologise,” I told her. “This is a safe place.”

Eventually she began to talk.

She’d been in a long-term relationship with someone she genuinely loved. In the beginning, she felt emotionally safe. She felt appreciated, connected and hopeful about the future.

But over the years, something had changed.

There wasn’t one defining event.

Instead, it was hundreds of tiny moments.

Moments where she didn’t feel heard.

Moments where she questioned her instincts but talked herself out of them.

Moments where she asked for reassurance but didn’t receive what she needed.

She found herself carrying the emotional load of the relationship, hoping that if she explained herself just one more time, things would finally click.

She wasn’t asking for perfection.

She simply wanted to feel emotionally safe.

She wanted to feel chosen.

She wanted to know that when she was vulnerable, someone would meet her there.

Instead, she slowly stopped asking.

Not because her needs disappeared.

Is it time for a change of perspective?

Because she’d grown tired of feeling disappointed.

As she spoke, it became clear that the panic attacks hadn’t arrived out of nowhere at all.

Her nervous system had been under strain for years.

When we constantly suppress our emotions, second-guess ourselves, walk on eggshells or feel emotionally disconnected, our bodies often begin speaking the words we can’t.

Sometimes that looks like anxiety.

Sometimes insomnia.

Sometimes digestive problems.

Sometimes panic attacks.

After taking her full case, I prescribed Ignatia amara.

Ignatia is one of the first remedies Homeopaths think of after emotional shock, grief, disappointment, suppressed emotions and situations where someone has been trying to “hold it all together”. It doesn’t make painful experiences disappear, but when it’s the right remedy, it can help the nervous system process emotions that have become stuck.

Over the following weeks, Melissa noticed the panic attacks became less frequent. She slept more deeply. She felt calmer. But perhaps the biggest change wasn’t the panic.

It was her perspective.

She realised she’d spent years wishing things were different.

Wishing he would communicate differently.

Wishing he would understand her more deeply.

Wishing he would meet needs he simply wasn’t able to meet.

Acceptance wasn’t giving up.

It was acknowledging what was, instead of living in what she hoped could be.

She stopped blaming herself.

She stopped trying to carry the emotional weight of the relationship on her own.

And for the first time in a long time, she turned that energy back towards herself.

Other remedies a Homeopath may consider

Every person is different, which is why homeopathy is individualised. Depending on the whole picture, other remedies that may be considered include:

• Ignatia amara for grief, heartbreak, emotional shock, disappointment and emotions that have been swallowed rather than expressed.

• Staphysagria for suppressed anger, humiliation, resentment and situations where someone has repeatedly put everyone else’s needs before their own.

• Natrum muriaticum for people who carry old hurts quietly, rarely cry in front of others and find it difficult to let others see their pain.

• Pulsatilla for those who crave closeness, reassurance and affection, and who feel deeply affected by emotional distance.

• Phosphoric Acid when prolonged emotional stress has led to exhaustion, apathy and nervous depletion.

As Homeopaths, we don’t just ask about symptoms.

We ask about life.

Because the body often tells a story long before the mind is ready to.

And sometimes, the first step towards healing isn’t changing another person - whether that’s a romantic partner, family member or even work colleague.

It’s accepting that they may never change and discovering that you still can.

If this story resonated with you, and you’re navigating the beautiful, messy, sometimes overwhelming season that is midlife, I’d love to invite you into my Wholebeing Collective.

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It’s a space where midlife women are supported, encouraged and reminded that they don’t have to carry everything on their own. Together, we explore health, healing, personal growth and the courage to create a life that feels deeply aligned.

Because at the heart of the Wholebeing Collective is one simple belief:

Midlife isn’t an ending - it’s just the beginning.

Erectile dysfunction is something that many men experience at some stage of life, yet it remains one of the least talked about health issues. It can leave men feeling embarrassed, ashamed and isolated. Partners often feel confused, rejected or begin questioning themselves.

Erectile dysfunction is becoming increasingly common, and not just in older men. More and more younger men are struggling with erections, reduced libido and difficulty connecting intimately with their partners.

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While there can be physical causes such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalances and certain medications, many cases have an emotional or psychological component. Chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties and pornography use are all factors that deserve attention.

As a Homeopath, I don’t believe in simply masking symptoms. Erectile dysfunction is often your body telling you that something deeper needs your attention.

When Pornography becomes the third person in the relationship

Pornography is often dismissed as harmless entertainment, but for some men it quietly changes the brain’s reward pathways and expectations around intimacy. This can contribute to what’s now commonly referred to as porn induced erectile dysfunction.

Many men don’t recognise what’s happening until they notice they’re struggling to become aroused with a real partner, find it difficult to maintain an erection, or need increasingly explicit material to achieve the same level of stimulation.

The impact reaches far beyond the bedroom.

Over the years I’ve spoken with many women who couldn’t quite put their finger on what had changed in their relationship. They described feeling unseen, disconnected or as though their partner was physically present but emotionally somewhere else.

I think women are incredibly intuitive.

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Somewhere along the way, many women start believing life is meant to get smaller.

We put up with less energy.
Less confidence.
Less joy.
Less adventure.
Less intimacy.
Less excitement about what’s ahead.

We tell ourselves it’s “just hormones.”
“Just getting older.”
“This is what happens after 50.”

But what if that’s not true?

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What if midlife isn’t the beginning of the end...

What if it’s the beginning of the most authentic version of you?

I meet incredible women every week who have spent decades looking after everyone else.

Children.
Partners.
Parents.
Work.
Friends.

They’ve become experts at putting themselves last.

Then one day their body whispers...

“Something needs to change.”

Maybe it’s poor sleep.
Weight that no longer shifts.
Hot flushes.
Anxiety that seems to come from nowhere.
A prolapse after childbirth.
Low libido.
Brain fog.
Joint aches.
Exhaustion.

These aren’t signs that you’ve failed.

They’re often your body’s way of asking you to pay attention again.

I don’t believe our bodies are the enemy.

I believe they’re constantly trying to communicate with us.

That’s one of the reasons I love Homeopathy.

Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, homeopathy looks at the whole person. Your physical symptoms matter, but so do your emotions, your personality, your stress levels, your life experiences, your sleep, your energy, and what makes you uniquely you.

Every woman has her own story.

Which means every woman’s path back to health looks a little different too.

Of course, Homeopathy isn’t the only piece of the puzzle.

Movement matters.
Nourishing food matters.
Rest matters.
Laughter matters.
Time in nature matters.
Healthy relationships matter.

It’s rarely one magic pill.

It’s about gently creating a life where your body feels safe enough to thrive again.

And here’s the beautiful thing...

I’ve watched women in their 50s, 60s and beyond rediscover confidence they thought they’d lost forever.

They start travelling again.

They launch businesses.

They leave relationships that no longer fit.

They fall in love.

They take up hobbies they’d always dreamed about.

They laugh more.

They become stronger - not despite midlife, but because of it.

Midlife isn’t something to survive.

It’s an invitation.

To come home to yourself.

To stop apologising for taking up space.

To honour your body instead of fighting it.

To remember that your best years don’t have to be behind you.

Ready to explore your best years?

In many ways...

They may only just be beginning.

I’d love to walk alongside you for this chapter.

Because you deserve to feel vibrant, healthy and excited about what’s next.

What has midlife taught you so far? I’d love to hear your story in the comments.