Homeopathy At Home with Melissa

Melissa Crenshaw, RsHom, LCHE, IBCLC

I am a Registered Homeopath and Lactation Consultant who loves Jesus and believes in the power of prayer in healing and restoration. God designed our bodies to heal themselves. We interfere with the body’s abilities by introducing medications which stop the action our bodies were made to do - heal! Homeopathy comes in and stimulates the immune system to help the body remember how to heal itself. ALL people are welcomed here, no matter your beliefs! I discuss mostly homeopathy here, but also I bring an encouraging word from the Lord and touch on the topics of parenting, homeschooling, marriage, and nutrition. Welcome to my world! It’s a beautiful, healthy life!

  1. Sciatica and Low Back Pain Relief: Remedies and Real Recovery

    MAY 11

    Sciatica and Low Back Pain Relief: Remedies and Real Recovery

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. Pain that shoots down your leg and won’t let you sit, stand, or sleep without a fight can feel scary and isolating. We open up about sciatica and low back pain with straight talk, lived experience, and a clear plan to get you moving again. You’ll hear how a piriformis spasm, a tilted pelvis, or a rough adjustment can set off a cascade of nerve pain—and how targeted remedies and simple routines can turn the tide. We break sciatica into patterns you can recognize: worse from motion or worse from rest, relief from bending forward, stabbing or electric pain, nighttime aggravations, and numbness or tingling down to the foot. Then we match those patterns to specific homeopathic options: Hypericum for electric nerve pain, Bryonia when movement is unbearable, Rhus tox when stiffness eases with motion, Colocynthis when pressure and bending forward help, Arnica after strain or falls, Mag phos for spasms soothed by heat, Calc carb for knife-like pain in the early hours, and Ruta for ligament strain and sacral soreness. We also share tried-and-true combos, smart potency choices, and the value of sticking with what works. Beyond remedies, we walk through practical supports you can start today: heat or ice based on your response, piriformis and hamstring stretches, gentle core work, short walks, and breaking up long sits. We talk gentle chiropractic and craniofascial techniques for alignment, plus anti-inflammatory helpers like magnesium glycinate, omega-3s, turmeric/curcumin, ginger, and Boswellia. Small habits, like not carrying a phone in your back pocket and adding electrolytes, can make a big difference for nerve comfort and muscle calm. Ready for a plan that respects both mechanics and the nervous system? Tune in, take notes, and build your personal relief toolkit. If you want help mapping your exact pattern, join the Inner Healing Circle at join.melissacrenshaw.com or book a personalized care session at melissacrenshaw.com. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s hurting, and leave a review so others can find their way out of pain too. You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshaw FIND ME!

    22 min
  2. Vertigo, Explained And Eased

    APR 27

    Vertigo, Explained And Eased

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. The floor tilts, the room spins, and suddenly even walking to the kitchen feels like crossing a tightrope. Vertigo can rattle your confidence and hijack your day, but it doesn’t have to rule your life. We dive into what vertigo really is—far beyond “just dizziness”—and map the patterns that reveal causes and solutions, from inner ear crystal shifts to stress, sinus congestion, neck tension, and hormonal changes. We break down BPPV in plain language and explain why rolling over in bed or looking up can launch a spin. You’ll learn when the Epley maneuver helps and how to do it safely. Then we guide you through a clear, practical homeopathic roadmap: Cocculus for motion-plus-nausea, Gelsemium for heavy, droopy weakness, Bryonia when movement aggravates, Belladonna for sudden explosive episodes, Phosphorus for sensitive systems, Conium for positional spins, Nux vomica for stress and digestive triggers, and Kali bich for sinus-linked dizziness. Our goal is simple: help you quickly match your experience to the right support so you regain steadiness and confidence. We also share immediate strategies that calm your vestibular and nervous systems: smart hydration with electrolytes, screen limits to reduce motion sensitivity, ginger for nausea, gentle neck work for cervical contributors, and breathing techniques that quiet anxiety. If vertigo keeps returning or feels murky, we talk about when personalized care can change the trajectory, tailoring remedies and routines to your patterns. Save this episode as a reference, share it with someone who needs answers, and take the first step back toward stable ground. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which remedy or tip made the biggest difference. You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshaw FIND ME!

    16 min
  3. Smoother Surgery Recovery With Homeopathy

    APR 13

    Smoother Surgery Recovery With Homeopathy

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. Surgery doesn’t end when the sutures go in; that’s when the real work begins. We open up the full map of recovery, from the moment anesthesia fades to the first confident steps back into daily life, and share a practical, compassionate toolkit that supports the whole person. Our focus is simple: reduce pain and swelling, steady the nervous system, restart digestion, and help the skin, bones, and connective tissues rebuild with less stress and fewer setbacks. We start with what the body actually experiences during a procedure—tissue trauma, nerve irritation, detox load, emotional vulnerability—and explain how specific remedies can meet each need. Arnica addresses bruising and shock. Hypericum calms sharp, shooting nerve pain after dental work, spinal procedures, or C-sections. Staphysagria supports clean incisions and the quiet anger or overwhelm that can linger. Calendula promotes healthy closure and reduces scarring when used appropriately. For anesthesia nausea, dizziness, and sensitivity, Phosphorus steadies the system, while Nux vomica helps when medications stall digestion and increase irritability. Deeper layers get their due. Bellis perennis helps when soreness sits in the abdomen, pelvis, or breasts after deeper work. Ruta supports tendons and ligaments after orthopedic or dental procedures, and Symphytum backs bone healing after fractures, spinal surgery, or extractions. We also share a straightforward cheat sheet so you can match symptoms to remedies with confidence and space doses as relief sets in. Recovery isn’t only about remedies. We walk through hydration with electrolytes, protein-forward meals, warm foods after abdominal procedures, steady magnesium, and gentle walking to reduce clot risk and wake up digestion. We talk candidly about emotional support and the moment to escalate care: fever, spreading redness, severe swelling, drainage, intense unrelenting pain, breathing trouble, or persistent constipation. If you want personalized guidance for an upcoming procedure—or need help now—join the Inner Healing Circle or book a consult so we can build your plan together. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend facing surgery, and leave a review to help others find us. You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshaw FIND ME!

    19 min
  4. Homeopathy’s Playbook For Crushing Gout Flares

    MAR 30

    Homeopathy’s Playbook For Crushing Gout Flares

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. Pain that feels like broken glass in your big toe isn’t random—it’s gout, and it hits fast. We break down what’s really happening inside the joint, why nighttime flares follow indulgent meals or stress, and how to pick a remedy that matches your exact pain pattern for rapid relief. From the toe that can’t tolerate the weight of a bedsheet to swelling that cool packs soothe instantly, we map the signs to precise solutions so you’re not guessing in the middle of the night. We walk through the top homeopathic remedies for acute gout with plain-English keynotes: Colchicum for red-hot, touch-averse joints; Ledum when cold feels good and warmth worsens, especially after injury; Bryonia when every movement hurts and stillness helps; Rhus tox for stiffness that eases with continued motion; Urtica urens for burning pains and uric acid overload; and Berberis vulgaris when kidney filtration is part of the picture. You’ll get a quick matching guide you can screenshot and use during a flare, plus practical tips on dosing rhythms during acute episodes. Prevention matters just as much. We share the lifestyle levers with the biggest payoff: hydration to dilute uric acid, magnesium to calm inflammation, tart cherry for a gentle uric-acid nudge, dandelion tea for kidney support, less fructose to avoid spikes, and daily gentle movement to keep lymph flowing. We also unpack why not everyone with high uric acid gets gout and how individual susceptibility shapes both remedy choice and long-term strategy. Whether you’re 35 or 65, you’ll leave with a plan to shorten flares, extend pain-free stretches, and feel confident handling the next warning twinge. Ready for personalized support? Join our Inner Healing Circle at join.melissacrenshell.com or book a one-on-one consult at melissacrinshall.com. If this helped, follow, share with a friend who needs gout relief, and leave a quick review—it helps others find the show. You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshaw FIND ME!

    12 min
  5. When Health Becomes A Long Game, Families Change

    MAR 16

    When Health Becomes A Long Game, Families Change

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. A quiet shift can change an entire household. We sit down with Kyle—a pastor, dad of three, and former skeptic—to unpack how small, steady steps with homeopathy replaced late-night panic with practical calm. From recurring heartburn that outlasted prescriptions to a child’s croup that once meant ER trips, he shares the specific moments that rebuilt trust: pattern-spotting, clear questions, and a simple kit that travels from car seats to mission fields. Kyle explains why men often struggle to describe symptoms, how that stalls good care, and what happened when he learned to name location, sensation, and triggers without feeling weak. We dig into Ignatia and stress—why admitting you’re overloaded can feel risky, and how the right support sharpened his thinking during heavy seasons. The conversation moves from kitchen-table classes to packed vans in India, where car sickness remedies turned “magic sugar balls” from a joke into a go-to for a team of young men. Along the way, we explore the bigger mindset shift: stop chasing symptoms, start playing the long game, and watch the family’s fear dial turn down. This is a field guide for curious partners and protective parents who want fewer frantic nights and more confidence. If you’re weighing the difference between quick fixes and root-cause approaches, or if you’re a husband wondering how to support a spouse diving deep, Kyle offers a clear path: learn enough to be useful, commit to a process, and value outcomes over ego. Enjoy the stories, take the tools, and try a calmer way forward. If this conversation helped, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more families can find it. Your support helps us keep these practical, hope-filled talks coming. You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshaw FIND ME!

    28 min
  6. How To Read Your PMS Pattern And Match The Right Remedy

    MAR 2

    How To Read Your PMS Pattern And Match The Right Remedy

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. The week before bleeding can feel like someone swapped your glasses for a funhouse mirror: small annoyances turn seismic, cravings roar, and sleep slips away. We’re unpacking that shift, showing how PMS patterns point to specific solutions, and sharing what actually steadies the luteal phase so you feel like yourself again. We start by reframing symptoms as useful signals. Irritability, tears, heat, bloat, headaches, insomnia—each detail helps identify the drivers: estrogen dominance, low progesterone, cortisol overload, sluggish gut detox, blood sugar swings, even thyroid drag. From there, we match patterns to precise homeopathic options. Sepia supports the overburdened, snappy, “leave me alone, but don’t leave” state. Pulsatilla fits gentle weepiness that craves comfort and fresh air. Lachesis targets hot, intense anger that lifts once bleeding begins. Nat mur aids the one who holds pain in and hates consolation. Calc carb steadies the overwhelmed and exhausted. Mag phos eases cramps that melt with warmth, while Nux vomica resets the overworked, overcaffeinated short fuse. Remedies land best alongside smart habits. Magnesium glycinate smooths sleep and muscle tension. Protein-rich breakfasts anchor blood sugar. Cutting back on sugar and caffeine tempers jitters and mood swings. Gentle movement—walks, Pilates, light rebounding—lowers stress without spiking cortisol. To support estrogen clearance, we lean on dandelion and milk thistle, add fiber, and hydrate well. If rage or despair feel extreme, periods run very heavy, or thyroid symptoms stack up, labs can clarify your next move and pair well with personalized care. PMS doesn’t define you; it’s your hormones asking for help. Tune into your pattern, use it to guide your remedy choice, and layer in the daily shifts that make stability possible. If you want one-on-one support, schedule a free discovery call at MelissaCrenshaw.com. To learn at your own pace and join a supportive community, check out the Inner Healing Circle at join.melissacrenshaw.com. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find relief.  You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshawFIND ME!

    18 min
  7. Asthma Triggers, Safer Flares, And Natural Relief

    FEB 16

    Asthma Triggers, Safer Flares, And Natural Relief

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. Breathing trouble changes the whole mood of a home—especially when a child wakes at midnight tight-chested and scared. We wanted a plan that feels calm, clear, and practical, so we walk through how to read asthma patterns and match them to targeted homeopathic remedies without sidelining common-sense medical care. You’ll hear how triggers like colds, nighttime anxiety, damp mornings, mold, or exercise point to different choices, plus what improvement really looks like in the moment. We dig into a focused remedy toolkit: Spongia for dry, barking coughs; Antimonium tart for rattly chests that can’t move mucus; Arsenicum for midnight fear and suffocation feelings; Ipecac for wheeze with nausea; Nat sulph for damp-weather and morning tightness; Blatta orientalis for dust and mold links; Bryonia for painful, stillness-seeking breathing; and Phosphorus for sensitive, easily overwhelmed lungs. We also share practical dosing guidance—start low and slow, reassess if nothing shifts, and use the rescue inhaler when needed. If a remedy consistently helps a known trigger, we discuss when prophylaxis makes sense and when to wait. Because asthma isn’t just lungs—it’s nerves, sleep, and emotion—we add supportive tools that steady the whole system. Magnesium to relax bronchial muscles, avoiding cold dairy during colds, steam to move congestion, time outdoors for vitamin D and regulation, and playful breathwork like bubbles, pinwheels, and lion’s breath to ease panic and lengthen exhalations. We close with clear red flags for urgent care and a simple way to build your own “flare card” so the right remedy is at your fingertips. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s up at night with a wheezer, and leave a review with the trigger you want help mapping—we’ll build future guides around your questions.  You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshawFIND ME!

    23 min
  8. Homeopathy For Children’s Anxiety: Signs, Causes, And Support

    FEB 2

    Homeopathy For Children’s Anxiety: Signs, Causes, And Support

    Send a text to Melissa and she’ll answer it on the next episode. Anxiety doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it’s a tummy ache before school, a freeze before a recital, a clingy bedtime routine, or a perfectionist spiral when plans change. We dig into the real-life patterns behind childhood anxiety and share clear ways to support kids with gentle homeopathy, practical routines, and a calmer daily rhythm. We start by mapping the hidden signs—sleep struggles, irritability, sensory overload, and constant reassurance-seeking—then connect the dots to root drivers like gut health, food intolerances, mineral imbalances, blood sugar swings, and screen overstimulation. From there, we walk through matching remedies to the whole child, not the label: Pulsatilla for tender clinginess, Arsenicum album for orderly perfectionism and fear of sickness, Gelsemium for performance freeze, Calcarea carbonica for caution and resistance to change, Phosphorus for empathic sensitivity, Argentum nitricum for anticipatory worry with GI upset, and Ignatia for grief and emotional conflict. Alongside remedies, we offer simple supports that actually move the needle: magnesium glycinate, predictable routines, morning sunlight, screen limits, deep pressure inputs like weighted blankets and “heavy work,” and belly breathing that kids will use. We also outline when to seek deeper help—panic attacks, school avoidance, severe sleep disruption in older kids, rapid weight loss, suicidal thoughts—and how therapy, medical care, and targeted testing can work with homeopathy rather than against it. Most of all, we reframe anxiety as a signal, not a flaw, and share compassionate steps to help kids feel safe in their bodies and homes. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a quick review to help more families find this resource. Want hands-on guidance? Visit join.melissacrenshaw.com for the Inner Healing Circle or melissacrenshaw.com to schedule a call for personalized support.  You may also gain Access to my Fullscript dispensary and save 30% by going to: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcrenshawFIND ME!

    18 min
4.8
out of 5
85 Ratings

About

I am a Registered Homeopath and Lactation Consultant who loves Jesus and believes in the power of prayer in healing and restoration. God designed our bodies to heal themselves. We interfere with the body’s abilities by introducing medications which stop the action our bodies were made to do - heal! Homeopathy comes in and stimulates the immune system to help the body remember how to heal itself. ALL people are welcomed here, no matter your beliefs! I discuss mostly homeopathy here, but also I bring an encouraging word from the Lord and touch on the topics of parenting, homeschooling, marriage, and nutrition. Welcome to my world! It’s a beautiful, healthy life!

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