Kids...running around barefoot...rolling down grassy meadows...regularly getting in contact with animals of all sorts. Farm animals, household cats and dogs, animals at a friend's house....the list goes on.
The thing is, worms and parasites are very common and can have severe health effects if allowed to build up. Preschool and kindy kids often forget to wash their hands. Anywhere there are lots kids together - school, daycare, sports events - you can be sure there is a worm population.
It does pay to worm your animals and your children on a quarterly basis. Unfortunately, the worming chocolate tabs from the pharmacy contain very strong chemicals. Sure, they kill the current worms that are alive - but what about the eggs? If you don't kill the eggs then they will hatch a couple of weeks after the worm treatment and re-infest the body.
The Homeopathic Perspective
We think that if the whole being is healthy and well, and the digestive function is strong and balanced then it will not be a good host for parasites and worms.
Many of our homeopathic remedies are known to help get rid of worms, and yet we are often giving these remedies for other reasons too.
Your constitutional treatment helps your system stay healthier overall and therefore more robust to worm infestations.
Modern Life
Life tends to be busy. It's not always easy to be eating clean or fermented foods. These help to keep the balance of bacteria in our digestive systems strong.
Many of us, due to antibiotics, contraception or asthma medications, are more susceptible to candida overgrowth. Candida and heavy metals in the body create a wonderful haven for parasites to breed. So, what can we do to help de worm our children naturally?
Introducing...CINA!
We have a general remedy that is to worms like Arnica is to bruises. That remedy is Cina.
You can give a 30c of this remedy to your children 1-2 times daily for a few days every few months to help get rid of any worms.
The best time of the month to give Cina is around the full moon as intestinal worms love to breed at this time. A daily dose for 3 days around this time will keep you and your family from being an unexpected host!
What to Look For....
Here are some keynote symptoms to look for if your child is a bit wormy:
- Grinding teeth
- Itchy anus
- Picking their nose...a lot!
- Hungry soon after eating, or has sore tummies before meals
- White, popcorn like mucus in the stools
- Irritable and cross. Children demanding different things but then rejecting things when offered to them (worse than Chamomilla!)
- Lethargic and tiring easily
- May be clingy
- May have temper tantrums and a desire to lash out.
If you haven't wormed recently or have a child with some of the symptoms above, try a few doses of Cina over a few days and see if the behaviour improves. They may even get a tummy ache and then pass some worms in the toilet after having a few doses.
It's easy to spot who had a worm burden after giving Cina - they will brighten up and be more energetic. Worms steal our nutrients for themselves, which result in lowered immunity and tiredness.
And don't forget, you can give it to your pets too! Read on to hear about a wonderful case in a small puppy.....
We see many cases of worms in our clinics. Here are a couple of goodies:
CASE 1
Here is a typical case of worms in a young boy who had recently been ill. Usually when he got sick, he would come down with a huge fever, go to bed and wake up a box of fluffies. However, this time the the illness was dragging out and he was lethargic. He had been unusually irritable, especially with his sister. After he complained of an itchy bottom, Mum discovered that he had worms. She dosed him with worming medication, and after it failed to act she phoned me.
After just one morning of dosing with Cina, she phoned back to report he had expelled a great deal of worms!
CASE 2
Jess's dog came from a rescue shelter when he was only 9 weeks old. He was lethargic and bloated - completely opposite to the excitable puppy he should have been. I gave him Cina and, my goodness, you should have heard the rumbles and gurgles coming from his tiny stomach all night!
The next day he expelled massive worms, including one huge worm - at least a metre long! Needless to say he was a completely different puppy after that - dashing about, chewing up jandals and chasing his tail happily.
If you'd like to receive a regular full moon reminder to take your Cina, join our Facebook page or join our Healing Haven Homie Community. We put them into the Welcome Homie free lobby area each month.
Comments 31
Thank you so much for this helpful article. I will try Cina!
Hi Sara,
You are welcome! Let us know if you have any questions.
Kind regards
Lee-Anne McCall
Thank you for such great article! Could you please tell me how many pellets I should give to my kids? One is 6 years old and the other is 1.10.
Hi Anna, Lovely to hear from you. I’ve sent you an email. Chat soon, Lee-Anne
Hi Lee-Anne: I was hoping you could lead me in the right direction to treat Morgellon’s. I have had it now for almost 6 years and I have tried just about everything with little positive results.
Thank you and God Bless,
Deborah
Hi Deborah,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ve sent you an email and a video with more information for you.
Look forward to hearing from you
Lee-Anne
Love this article! Can I ask is it best to treat the whole family? I have a one year old, I think she has worms what dose would you recommend? I also have a 3 year old who im not sure if she has any but her tantrums have been wild this last week!
Thanks so much 🙂
Hi Annabel
So interesting you can see the possible correlation between your 3 year old’s behaviour around this full moon. I’ve recorded a video answering your questions and emailed you.
Lee-Anne
Hello. Great article! I have an almost 8yr old who gets sleepless and sleep anxiety around the full moon. She also has an increase in tics… her 4 year old sister gets very cranky, has belly problems and throws extra more intense tantrums around the same time. I’d like to try cina. Can you help guide me with dosing and when the ideal time would be to give it to them? I have 30c on hand. Thank you!!
Hi Evelyn
Thanks so much for reaching out. I’m going to send you a link to a video I recorded for you.
Lee-Anne
I have cina 6C. I want to use it for a wormer. How many should I take? I weigh about 132 pounds.
What about worming my cat? How many? Should the pills be put under my tongue or swallowed? Thanks for your help.
Hi Marcy
1 pillule = 1 dose unless the pillules are very small (pinhead size). In that case you could do 2-3 pillules as a dose.
Dosage is not dependent on weight. Your cat and yourself can take the same dose. Frequency of dose depends on your symptoms and your response to the remedy. Pillules can be popped in the mouth and dissolved….it doesn’t matter if it is under your tongue or not.
Hope that helps
Lee-Anne
I have cina 6C. I want to use it for a wormer. How many should I take? I weigh about 132 pounds.
What about worming my cat? How many? Should the pills be put under my tongue or swallowed? Thanks for your help.
I understand that you can also add Cina to sheep water to help deworm your flock. Can you tell me dosage suggestions and how often? Thank you
Hi Kelly,
Yes, that is so. However I specialize in homeopathy for humans. I would recommend contacting Stephanie at Wild Remedy for animal homeopathic advice. Here is her website https://www.wildremedy.co.nz/
Lee-Anne
Interested in knowing more about homeopathic remedies, especially for children. Thank you for a great article.
Hi Christine,
I’m so pleased you are curious and want to know more. It’s such a great skill to have when raising children.
I have a membership site where I can speak much more freely about homeopathy. This is where I train mothers how to use homeopathy in the home. It’s self paced.
Here is a free 7 day free trial link for you to check it out.
https://www.healinghavenhomies.com/share/ki76Cr6o2q_1fKHp?utm_source=manual
Once you’ve clicked the above link, you will be asked to make an account and provide your email address and password. This will allow you into the free lobby area. The good stuff is behind the paywall. So click the link again and you will be able to access the 7 day free trial (or click any of the topics in the Homoepathy Hub).
If you get lost just reach out via the chat and myself or Katia our community manager will be happy to direct you.
See you there
Lee-Anne
Hi, The full moon is coming and I would like to try to deworm, us humans, my dogs, and horses too.
From the research I could find I was thinking of starting 1 day before the full moon april 22
and give 1 30 c to everyone .
I am wondering if i should give more , and if 1 time a day is sufficent.
Your help would be very much appreciated.
Hi Angele,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ve sent you an email with further details 🙂
Have a great day
Lee-Anne
Can I give this to my 2 year old?
Yes Abby, you absolutely can. Dosage is the same no matter the age.
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Lee-Anne
Hello and greetings from Finland
Is Cina also suitable for dogs, cats and horses? What could be the appropriate dose for Cina D30? What else I can use for homeopathic deworming for horses? I just can’t remember it…
Hi Tiia,
Thanks for your comment, I always send animal enquiries to http://www.wildremedy.co.nz. Stephanie is the best person to answer this 🙂
Lee-Anne
Hi Lee-Anne,
Thank you for this very helpful post. I have 2 girls 3 and 6 and they have both had worms at various times. I’m wondering if we were ever able to get rid of them doing conventional treatment which I’m not really keen on using. I recent bought a natural parasite treatment but the taste is too strong I can’t get them to take it. I’m keen to try Cina, just wondering for more information on dosage?
Thank you so much.
Jade
Hi Jade
Thanks for your comment. I’ve recorded a video for you and sent it to you via email.
Have a great day
Lee-Anne
Hello Lee-Anne,
Thank you so much for the information! I have a daughter who has had various pinworm situations over the years, and I no longer feel comfortable giving her medication. I saw your page and purchased some CINA online right in time, as last night I found a pinworm! Can you please specify the dosages (my kids are 8 and 11), and let me know if it is safe to take alongside Diatomaceous Earth? Thank you so much.
Hi there
Yes it’s totally safe with diatomaceous Earth. I’ve sent you an email (please check your junk folder if you don’t see it) with the dosage and info. Good for you trying the Cina and make sure you book her in with a homeopath if you are still having trouble.
Lee-Anne
I’ve had pinworms for a few months. Tried the otc medication along with prescription strength…with only temporary results. It always returns and this time seems stronger than before. The western medical docs I’ve seen are of no help. I love the idea of homeopathy possibly helping with this as I’ve used successfully for other issues in the past..just wasn’t sure what to use until I came across your site. Could you advise on this and dosage/duration? Thank you!
Hi Wendy
Thanks for your comment, I’ve just sent you an email with a video link where I have answered your question in more detail
Hope that helps!
Lee-Anne
Hi, my boys ages 11 and 8 have both been battling pin worms. I have some all of the natural remedies, they go away but keep coming back. My 8 yr old has them back pretty bad. I researched and found Cina helps, all I could find at my local health food store is Cina 6c. Wondering how many to give? I want to treat the whole family and my cat! I am absolutely exhausted from not sleeping…I need this to end
Hi Samantha
I’ve recorded a video for you and sent you the link to your email address.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Lee-Anne