Spiders and Scorpions, Oh My!
In homeopathy remedies can be made from various substances, some of them being sourced from an originally poisonous creature or substance. Homeopathy is extremely diluted and no longer contains ANY physical substance from the original source, making it one of the most safest forms of holistic medicine, so safe that it can even be given to pregnant women and babies.
The arachnid remedies are extremely useful when treating complex pediatric cases especially Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders and ADHD. This is because this family of remedies has a great affinity to the nervous system. These remedies often treat symptoms such as hyperactivity, restlessness, and sensory processing disorders very well. Kiddos that need these homeopathics can be daredevils, restless, and extremely impulsive causing a high amount of elopement.
For example, homeopathic Theridion Curassavicum will present with great restlessness with sensitivity to noises and textures on the skin. Children can become destructive when their nervous system is overwhelmed. In one case, I have seen a child completely undress head to toe due to the sensory sensitives. After taking the homeopathic remedy, he was able to make friends at school because he was no longer overwhelmed by the high amount of background noise. He stopped undressing himself and violence and aggression at home stopped as well.
Other homeopathic remedies such as Tarantula hispanica, are well known for treating ADHD. Children needing this remedy will often be extremely restless, impulsive, impatient, and can be destructive or aggressive when they feel restricted. Often children needing this remedy will be very much soothed by music, especially rhythmic music. I often see ADHD and Restless Leg syndrome either greatly improve on this remedy or completely resolve.
Scorpion remedies, have similar themes to spiders, but will also exhibit a strong sense of internal confidence and will therefore feel easily disrespected which can lead to poor behavior. I recently treated a boy with ADHD and ODD. He was having a hard time paying attention, eloping from home, and stealing from his mother. After the prescription of homeopathic Scorpio Europaeus, not only did all behaviors stop, but he started opening up emotionally to his mother and therapist. He became an affectionate child and started saying “I love you” to his mother and hugging her. He even started opening up to his therapist about his father’s passing and its impact on him.
I am not one to be fond of insects, especially spiders, but through homeopathy, we can witness the great healing potential and gain appreciation for the arachnid animal kingdom.
