Reactions to Remedies
The most common reaction or complaint of taking herbal and/or homeopathic remedies is not feeling so great for a couple of days when doing a cleanse, especially a parasite cleanse. Remember that when doing a cleanse of any type, your body is having to work harder to clear and clean itself of the “junk” that is being stirred up. This can make a person feel tired or sometimes slightly uncomfortable. This is not the norm, but can occur. It is very rare that someone gets seriously sick from these types of remedies and is much more likely to be sick from a prescription medication than a natural remedy.
If you feel you are seriously ill or having an allergic reaction to a natural remedy, discontinue use immediately and consult a licensed health care practitioner.
Herbal Product Dosages – For Adults
Dosages for most of Hanna’s herbal products are calculated for a 150 pound adult. However, individual response very widely, so that some individuals will be better suited by taking a smaller or larger dosage. A qualified health care professional trained in the use of herbs is the person most capable of answering this question for you. We would be happy to provide you with a practitioner directory to help you to locate a practitioner in your area.
Also, it is best to be fully informed about what to look for as signs that you have taken too much of anything, whether you are dealing with herbs, vitamins, aspirin, or prescription medications. There is no specific dosage at which those signs may appear due to the individual constitutional differences and production factors.
Herbal Product Dosages – For Children, Elderly, and Pets
Children and the elderly, as well as those who have a history of being sensitive to vitamins or medications generally need much smaller doses. Those who are sensitive are often advised by practitioners to use a step-wise dosing system to slowly work up to the dosage recommended on the label over the course of one to two weeks. Check with a licensed health care practitioner trained in the use of herbs to see if this is an appropriate strategy for you.
If you are considering using an herbal product for a child, find out about the safety of the herbs in the product. If the herbs are considered to be safe for children, you can figure the child’s dosage by using this standard formula. Divide the child’s weight by 150 pounds, then use the number you get to figure a percentage of the adult dosage. For example:
For a 50 pound child, dividing her weight by 150 pounds = 3
The adult dosage on the product label says 3 capsules, 3 times per day. The total adult dosage would be 9 capsules per day. Divide 9 capsules by 3 to obtain the child’s dosage of 3 capsules per day.
The child’s dosage would be 1 capsule, 3 times per day.
Note that if you were to have ended up with a number like 2 capsules per day, you could give either 1 capsule, 2 times per day or a fraction of a capsule three times per day. The number of times that the supplement is given per day is not as important as the total overall daily dosage.
The above standard formula is often used for pets as well. Not only do pets need a smaller dose due to size; most animals are much more sensitive to supplements than humans. If you feel you need help, check with a licensed health care practitioner or with your local holistic veterinarian.
Methods for Taking Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic and Vibropathic™ liquids should be taken directly under the tongue or in a small glass of water (distilled is best). If taken under the tongue, make sure you do not touch the dropper to your mouth. Let the remedy slowly dissolve (1-2 minutes). If taken in water, sip the water.
Homeopathic and Vibropathic™ pellets should be taken directly under the tongue. Allow the pellets to dissolve. Pellets should not be touched by your hands. Touching pellets may destroy or alter the vibrational nature of the remedy. You may need to go back and forth between the bottle and the cap to achieve the desired number of pellets. Try not to touch the cap to your mouth to avoid contaminating the remaining pellets in the bottle.