Treating Swimmer's Ear At Home Is Easy!
When swimmers come across the itchy, annoying and painful symptoms of swimmer's ear, it can result in a trip to the doctor's office for a round of prescription antibiotics and painkillers. But what people don't know is that many of these doctor's visits don't have to be the first line of treatment! According to the Mayo Clinic (provide link address), self-care steps can be used to treat most cases of swimmer's ear without the use of prescriptions or costly visits to your local doctor's office - good news for those of us who are uninsured or have more important things to do than spend unnecessary time and money at the clinic.
Thinking Positively with Dr. David Wember
Interview by Tutti Gould, ND
Dr. David Wember uses more than mere medicine in his practice, he uses intention. "Between the healer and the patient, it is the intention that counts," he says. Of course, sometimes the mind needs a little nudge, and homeopathy is his way of helping it along the desired path. "Homeopathy is only one way; it has to be health with a sense of love. If you have that communion with a patient, they are going to get better," says the 68year-old physician who has been practicing for over 30 years.
Interview with an Alchemical Homeopath
By Tutti Gould DC, ND
Dr. Bernardo Merizalde is like a modern day alchemist guiding his patients through the fire to burn the dross and find the gold within them. A skillful scientist, he has been careful not to burn himself in the process, although he has had his share of purification.
Interview with Dr. Eric Udell
by Tutti Gould, DC, ND
Eric Udell is a naturopathic academic. Quiet, studious, conscientious and deeply caring and effective at ensuring the survival of homeopathy. A quiet crusader.... This interview is not a flash dance, but a gentle unfolding of a man behind the homeopathic scenes.
Dr. Eric Udell is homeopathy's version of spiderman; a humble superhero, keeping himself busy fixing problems and helping people, but not necessarily taking credit for it. He is a behind-the-scenes kind of guy; someone who focuses on foundations, because if the building is built on a rubbish heap, it will not stand the test of time. He is keeping the building of homeopathy strong, so it can help people for generations to come.
An Interview with Dr. Pam Taylor
by Tutti Gould, ND
As we follow Dr. Pam Taylor through her global travels, marriages, and extraordinary coincidences, we see her being led into natural medicine to save herself and those around her. Her mission: "the alleviation of pain and suffering" has brought her to the roots of humanity and early forms of Pure Nature Cure. She has compiled the wisdom accumulated from the influence of her father, a holistic dentist as well as from her own experience and that of naturopathic pioneers in her new book: "Simple Ways of Healing" (due to be published in late November). From her studies in medical anthropology, aromatherapy, and work with clay as an accomplished potter - she has developed an ability to have exquisite rapport with her patients. They feel very safe with Dr. Taylor as their advocate, protector and guide. She uses simple effective ways to bring them back home... to themselves. In Alaska and Guatemala she has had wonderful success teaching others to help their own families; this was the genesis for her book. A handbook we should all have within easy reach.
Homeopathy for Women's Health
by Dr. Trevor Holly Cates
Being a woman is full of wonderful advantages such as the ability to bring a new life into the world and nurture a child through breastfeeding. Along with the joys of growing up as a woman come the sometimes difficult symptoms and conditions associated with hormonal development - from PMS and menstrual cramps to morning sickness and then, later, hot flashes. Fortunately, homeopathy provides relief for many of women's common health concerns. Constitutional homeopathic remedies are an excellent approach, but acutely prescribed homeopathic remedies often provide relief and can be tried first.
Cold Medicines You Can Give Your Children
With the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluating the safety and efficacy of many name brand, over-the-counter children's cough and cold medications, parents may feel at a loss for how to treat the symptoms of their children's cold and flu symptoms.
The Homeopath's First Tool Set - The Domestic Kit
Domenick J Masiello, DO, DHt
It is not difficult to imagine that shortly after the discovery of the homeopathic principle by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796 and the production of the first several medicines, a case or cabinet used to house these remedies was made.
Aches and Pains of Autumn
by, Dr. Nancy Gahles, DC, CCH
Autumn is the season that brings with it a plethora of changes in temperature, light and lifestyle. Along with these changes in the environment and in our school, work or social lives, the sensitivities of our bodies give us clues as to the uneasiness with which some of us make this transition from summer to fall.
Interview: Dr. Pamela Snider
by Tutti Gould, ND
Dr. Pamela Snider is the kind of friend everyone wants to have. She is right there by your side to celebrate accomplishments, offering comfort and direction in times of trouble, and providing honest words of wisdom when no one else dares. She is able to transform this feeling of trust, loyalty, love and leadership into every role she has played in life, as a mother, teacher, naturopathic physician, business woman/entrepreneur, associate dean, political advisor, senior editor and visionary. All of Dr. Snider's efforts have been team accomplishments. Her success and satisfaction strategy involves bringing together the best people she can find globally to help create profound changes in the world of natural medicine - whether it's in business, defining naturopathic medicine, and most recently in the editing of a major textbook in naturopathic medicine. I had the privilege of working with her in 1990, when we co-founded the Canadian division of Standard Homeopathic Company. Once it was incorporated and the infrastructure in place, Dr. Snider decided to leave the business world to focus her attention in the academic field of naturopathic medicine in Washington State.
Our world is a healthier place because of Dr. Pamela Snider and it is an honor to tell her story.
Constitutional Prescribing for Healthy Women
by Dr. Trevor Holly Cates, ND
From puberty to menopause, women experience a variety of hormone-related conditions throughout their lifetime. Thankfully, numerous homeopathic remedies can provide relief for the spectrum of ailments such as PMS, menstrual pain and irregularities, hot flashes, and morning sickness. There is a big difference, however, between treating symptoms and treating the woman who has the symptoms.
Mix Mastery: Integrating Cell Salts With Constitutional Remedy Treatments
by Joette Calabrese, HMC
Integrating the use of Cell Salts with constitutional homeopathic treatment is a unique treatment strategy that can improve symptomatic relief and support a more successful outcome. The approach involves developing an understanding of these remedies as a unique sub-system of homeopathy, based on Schuessler's "Biochemic Theory", as well as a thorough understanding of the symptom pictures associated with these remedies.
An Interview with Edgar Sheaffer, VMD
by Tutti Gould, ND
I could have chatted with Dr. Edgar Sheaffer all day. He is a warm and humble man and his stories would inspire any homeopath. We all love to hear success stories; they feed the homeopath's soul and Dr. Ed operates on a grand scale. Imagine treating a whole herd of cows suffering from pneumonia, and having the confidence to stay with it, keeping antibiotics at arms length as the magic of homeopathy unfolds cell by cell, organ by organ until the animal is healthy again.
He succeeds because of his patience, instilled by a family that has been farming for generations. He has an acute sense of observation and a profound knowledge of homeopathy. If we can only stay out of the way, and let the remedies work as they are supposed to, cows, horses, goats, pigs, dogs and cats and of course people can be healed, and strengthened by this gentle form of medicine.
Dr. Ed talks about the remedies as though they are his friends - each remedy with its own characteristic picture. We can relate to them, and remember them through our own symptoms or those of people we know. The remedies are deeply embedded in our bodies and our psyches. They have a universal resonance. They are a practical, cost effective and an environmentally friendly way to ensure the integrity of the patient as well as the planet. Who wouldn't want to make friends with that!
Homeopathy for SummerTime First Aid
by Dr. Trevor Holly Cates
Summer is quickly approaching with its sunny weather and fun outdoor activities. Along with summertime, comes the possibility of insect bites, poison oak rashes, injuries, and sunburns. You don't need to stay indoors. Homeopathy offers safe, natural remedies that can put your mind and your body at ease this summer. Stocking your medicine cabinet or first aid kit with certain homeopathic remedies keeps you prepared for common skin and first aid needs.
Interview: Dr. Ifeoma Ikenzie
Tutti Gould DC, ND
"Being a homeopath is like being a private investigator, a doctor, a confessional priest, and a friend all in one."
Dr. Ifeoma Ikenze, author of Menopause and Homeopathy: A Guide for Women in Midlife
It is a privilege to speak with Dr. Ifeoma Ikenze, Nigerian native, American trained medical doctor / homeopath, author of Menopause and Homeopathy: A Guide for Women in Midlife. Dr. Ikenze is a kind, passionate practitioner, intensely engaged in natural healing, whose priority is providing comfort and support to her patients. She started her career as a pediatrician making time for house calls to accommodate sick children. Her journey has led her into the world of natural healing and ultimately to homeopathy where she is an author, practitioner and lecturer living in California.
Homeopathy as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Homeopathy as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle Supporting the Wisdom of the Body
By: Dana Ullman, MPH
The human body is brilliant, truly brilliant. We as humans have survived as long as we have because of this wisdom of the body. Sadly, however, there is a strong tendency to assume that symptoms are something wrong with the body that must be treated, inhibited, or suppressed. Although this type of thinking may make sense to some people, it doesn't make sense to those of us who have knowledge of or respect for the human body.
Treating the Common Cold and Flu this Season
Treating the Common Cold and Flu this Season by Dr. Trevor Holly Cates
Cold and flu season is upon us. Luckily, many treatment options are available, including over-the-counter medications, antibiotic and antiviral drugs, vaccinations and more natural approaches. The trick to beating the cold and flu is finding the safest and most effective solution by weighing the risks and benefits of the choices available.
The colour of the homeopathic improvement: The multidimensional nature of the response to homeopathic therapy
Homeopathy differs from conventional medicine in many aspects. Little recognized to date is the unique, multidimensional nature of the response to homeopathic treatment. We discuss this 'colour' of the homeopathic response; altered temporal awareness, paucity of language, selective amnesia, lack of self-awareness, the holistic character of the improvement, and the development of acute illnesses, all in response to successful homeopathic treatment. We conclude that, beyond its biological effect, homeopathic treatment affects the awareness.
Trouble Sleeping? Tips to Help Your Child Get to Sleep Naturally
by Dr. Trevor Holly Cates, ND
Ask any parent and they can tell you that "sleeping like a baby" is a contradiction in terms. Most parents have become far too familiar with children's sleep issues, ranging from restless sleep to night terrors.
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