Episode 122: Migraines, Fertility and Dosing of Homeopathic Remedies with Mary Greensmith

Episode Description:

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Homeopathy 247 Podcast, hosted by Mary Greensmith. In this episode, Mary dives into some fantastic listener questions about how homeopathy works, how remedies act in the body, and tips for real-life home prescribing. Whether you’re new to homeopathy or a regular remedy user, there’s plenty to learn!

How Long Does a Homeopathic Remedy Stay in Your System?

One listener asked: “If a remedy makes me feel low, should I wait it out or change remedies?”

Mary explains that when a remedy is working, it can trigger emotional or physical shifts — and that’s usually a good sign! It means your body is processing something that was stuck. Feeling emotional or even sad for a short time is a part of healing for some people. If the reaction feels overwhelming, Mary suggests diluting the remedy further instead of switching straight away. Often, simply waiting and observing allows the body to rebalance naturally.

Do You Really Need to Take Five Pellets at Once?

Another common question: “Why do Boron products say to take five pellets?”

Mary clears this up simply: whether you take one pellet or five at the same time, it counts as one dose! The remedy is coated onto the outside of sugar pellets, so taking more pellets doesn’t mean a stronger effect. It’s just a practical instruction. One pellet touching your saliva is enough to stimulate your body’s healing response. So, no need to worry about counting exactly five unless you want to!

Helping a Teenager with Chronic Migraines

A parent asked for advice about their teenager’s migraines, possibly linked to anxiety.

Mary explains that migraines often aren’t just about the head — they’re a signal that something deeper needs balancing. In homeopathy, treating chronic conditions like migraines involves looking at the person’s full health history, emotional well-being, and physical symptoms. It’s a holistic process. Working with a homeopath can uncover the root causes and create a personalized remedy plan that leads to real, lasting change.

Detoxing the Liver with Homeopathy

Another listener asked about detoxing the liver when enzyme levels are elevated.

Mary points out that while homeopathy can help detoxification, it doesn’t work like herbal cleanses or chemical detoxes. Homeopathy stimulates the body to heal and balance itself, including clearing the liver, only if your body signals that it’s needed. Remedies are carefully matched to your unique symptoms to ensure safe, gentle support — not forced detoxing.

Using Homeopathy for Fertility Support

Finally, Mary answered a touching question from someone trying to conceive naturally.

Homeopathy can be a powerful support on the fertility journey! Rather than focusing just on the diagnosis (like endometriosis), a homeopath looks at the whole health picture: hormone balance, emotional health, past trauma, and more. By strengthening the body’s overall health and resilience, homeopathy prepares the body for a healthy, sustainable pregnancy.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Homeopathic Family Prescription Notebook: https://mybook.to/familyhomeopathy
• Homeopathic Prescribing Book for my Cat: https://mybook.to/cathomeopathy
• Homeopathy for Dogs Prescribing Notebook: https://mybook.to/cathomeopathy

The Facebook groups where you can connect with our team of homeopaths are:

• Ask a Homeopath 247: https://www.facebook.com/groups/askahomeopath247/
• Homeopathy 247: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeopathy247aroundtheworld