Developing awareness It is in our human nature to have good levels of resilience. We have an incredible capacity to heal all aspects of ourselves. Within our physical body, our cells regenerate all the time. Our brain develops neural pathways, and our mental state governs everything in our lives. Therefore, to have control over our responses and outcomes, we need to shift our reactions from the reptilian brain / lower brain (survival state) to the neocortex brain (thinking), so we develop our consciousness and intuitive thinking. The question is: Have we … [Read more...] about Developing control through resilience and intuitive thinking
Rhus tox and a homeopath’s breathless and painful journey through COVID
What does any self-respecting homeopath do when confronted by a positive COVID test? Well, maybe not everyone would do the same as me, but I wrote a bit of a diary and a few notes as I went along in my journey through coronavirus. Upset stomach, severe aches, and feeling breathless. Trying remedies such a Rhus Tox, Gelsenium, Hypericum, and Bryonia. Day 1 How it started My daughter has just rung and told me she’s tested positive (we’d hung out together a couple of days earlier). By the end of her visit, she had been starting to show signs of a fever and … [Read more...] about Rhus tox and a homeopath’s breathless and painful journey through COVID
Turmeric paste, Arnica, honey and homeopathy for natural wound care
Do you sometimes wonder, “What should I put on this wound?” There are so many products and natural home remedies available. But which ones work and which ones need to be avoided with the current knowledge we have available to us? Is Arnica, honey or turmeric paste for wound care just a passing fad? First off, let’s look at the history of wound care 2200BC, a clay tablet described washing wounds and making a plaster as a dressing. Many types of wounds and care of all kinds have been found in recorded history: Arsenic, silver, bile, bark, blood, tar, lard, … [Read more...] about Turmeric paste, Arnica, honey and homeopathy for natural wound care
Homeopathy and Naturopathy…How do they differ?
Since joining the Harbord Homeopathic Clinic as a homeopath in February 2021, several people have asked me if homeopathy was the same as naturopathy. My response has been that they are different modalities of Complementary and types of Alternative Medicine (CAM) but they overlap in some aspects and principles. This question has inspired me to write this blog post about integrative healthcare, CAM, naturopathy and homeopathy in detail. I've included what they encompass, when they are used, their history in Australia, as well as the number of people practicing, … [Read more...] about Homeopathy and Naturopathy…How do they differ?
Mental Health Nutrition
You feel what you Eat! Improve your psychological and social wellbeing, mood, happiness, coping skills, relationship satisfaction, and self-worth with sound nutrition and supporting supplements. It is not unusual for any of us to suffer at times from feeling anxious, stress, a stress headache, anxiety disorders symptoms, sleep disorders, anxiety attacks, severe anxiety, chronic depression, and depression symptoms. It can be part of the ups and downs of normal life and more recently has been made more prevalent by the current COVID 19 times that are now part … [Read more...] about Mental Health Nutrition
Probiotics benefits, drawbacks, nutrition
Achieving happy digestive balance through nutrition and homeopathy Probiotics benefits: can have a powerful affect on our gut and overall health. BUT there is an enormous range of different probiotic strains, found in foods as well as products. How do we know which foods and products will benefit us? Our gut microflora Food has an influence over which types of micro-organisms colonise our gut. Our gut flora are responsible for a large proportion of not only digestion, but energy levels, moods and most importantly, immune function. I’m talking mainly about the … [Read more...] about Probiotics benefits, drawbacks, nutrition
Allergies relieved with Homeopathy
Homeopathy Highly Successful in Hay fever and other Respiratory Allergic conditions. A four year respiratory allergies trial in an Italian Integrated Medical Centre showed 75% of hay fever patients had experienced marked improvement after only 8 weeks homeopathic treatment. Many of these patients reported complete resolution of symptoms. Of note was the reduced reliance on conventional drugs and marked improvement in quality of life. Forty percent of patients with perennial respiratory allergies (eg. asthma, bronchitis, or rhinitis) showed similar levels of … [Read more...] about Allergies relieved with Homeopathy
From an abundance of Homeopathy research, the best bit is that it works on piglets so it’s not placebo!
When the conversation turns to healthcare, I’ve got more than a couple of my personal adventures to tell people about. They are impressive and they involve using homeopathy with success. But while I know the stories are incontrovertible, the other person so often feels compelled to say “… but there’s not much research about homeopathy is there?” Or ask another question which may make me roll my eyes. However, in the spirit of there is no-such-thing-as-a-dumb-question I can choose to believe they’re just ill informed. The next time I‘m at a party, I will have my … [Read more...] about From an abundance of Homeopathy research, the best bit is that it works on piglets so it’s not placebo!
GARLIC GOLD FOR HEALTH
Chop, chew or crush your garlic for maximum immune support If you are into FOOD AS MEDICINE then garlic is GOLD for health benefits. Garlic has been used both as a food and a medicine since the ancient Greeks. We know, because they wrote about garlic’s benefits even then. The Egyptians kept their workers on the job by using garlic to increase resistance to infection and also used it topically to prevent wound infection. These antibacterial (antimicrobial) properties were later proved scientifically by Louis Pasteur. Traditional use records garlic as useful in … [Read more...] about GARLIC GOLD FOR HEALTH
How to slow down aging, the 5 side effects of kindness
Life changing information about the healthiest way to look young, live longer and feel happier harnessing the 5 side effects of kindness. The 5 side effects of Kindness Kindness is cardio protective and anti inflammatory Kindness will slow down the aging process Kindness increases happiness in you and others Kindness is good for relationships Kindness is contagious Kindness is cardio protective and anti-inflammatory In our blood vessels we have molecules of kindness known as Oxytocin and Nitrous Oxide. We are genetically wired to be kind. … [Read more...] about How to slow down aging, the 5 side effects of kindness