Filling in the Gaps: A Homeopath's Tour of a Dental Technician Lab Visiting Mike the dental technician was like creeping into a busy cave with a background of noise and lights. There are the occasional grinding sounds, a compressor working and beautiful coloured beams coming from an array of complex digital equipment. It all cries out for a detailed explanation and Mike, who is at home here in his natural environment, is keen to talk. However, the first thing I see is not the powerful computers but it’s the table full of paint brushes and possibly antiquated … [Read more...] about Filling in the Gaps: A Homeopath’s Tour of a Dental Technician Lab
Homeopathy surge worldwide
As the owner of a busy homeopathy clinic, I ask my patients lots of questions. I've been wondering where the recent surge in homeopathy has come from, so I ask them about it. Over and over, the answer goes something like this, "I tried it for my terrible headaches which had gone on for three years since the birth of my baby. My days were a fog of pain and tiredness. Three days after the homeopathic, they were gone. I could hardly believe it, after being to so many specialists and having CAT scans, x-rays and thyroid tests etc done." No wonder there is a … [Read more...] about Homeopathy surge worldwide
Autism is helped by several different styles of homeopathy
Constitutional remedies; isopathic homeopathy and the biomedical approach. In Australia, autism is helped by several different styles of homeopathy. For the parents of children with autism, homeopathy offers an increasing body of literature about using it. Autism is on the rise Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental condition in the western world. In 2015, there were 164,000 Australians with autism, a 42.1% increase from the 115,400 with the condition in 2012. Then by 2018, there were 205,200 Australians with autism, a 25.1% … [Read more...] about Autism is helped by several different styles of homeopathy
Homeopathy Improves Your Quality of Life
Revelations from recent research “During the last 4 weeks, to what extent has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbours or groups?” It’s a bit of an aspergers way of asking “How are you doing?” Obviously not the style of question you ask a friend over coffee. Not a question from the real world. It is a survey question about your quality of life, validated as part of an observational study. ‘An observational study,’ being a study where investigators record what happens without … [Read more...] about Homeopathy Improves Your Quality of Life
Elegant, tranquil or just practical? The nature of bamboo reveals the remedy’s secrets
I once lived on a farm near Mt Warning, where a majestic clump of yellow stemmed bamboo grew up over 20 feet tall. It grew near the top of a hill, so in a storm when the big winds would rush up the valley, the bamboo would bend right over and nearly touch the ground then bend back up again. Impressive. Just watching this capacity for bending and yielding gives clues about the homeopathic remedy Bambusa arundinacea and there's a mine of other information to be gained by being near it on a daily basis. It was ever-present up the hill while I was down the hill … [Read more...] about Elegant, tranquil or just practical? The nature of bamboo reveals the remedy’s secrets
Echinacea, what is the story behind this powerful herbal bomb?
I don’t have to try very hard to get to know the Echinacea plants in my garden. They’re urging me to connect with them so they can give away their healing story. They thrive off helping others. They yell loudly, “Come over here, I’ve got something to share with you.” There’s no holding back information in the world of Echinacea with such an unapologetic commanding voice; they're definitely no fragile little daisy! Having planted the Echinacea from seeds, it's been fascinating to observe the many stages of growth, particularly the number of phases the flower … [Read more...] about Echinacea, what is the story behind this powerful herbal bomb?
Hair Analysis: Ten Hints About Cutting The Hair
What is Hair Analysis? Hair analysis is a pathology test which analyses the mineral content of your hair. The results of the test reflect the mineral status of your body. It is a safe and non-invasive pathology test. Many doctors and natural therapists see it as one of the most valuable tests available because minerals are so important in your body. They are essential for growth, healing and wellbeing. Minerals are found in your bones and teeth, and as well they have a host of other jobs such as looking after the body's pH and water balance, nerve activity, … [Read more...] about Hair Analysis: Ten Hints About Cutting The Hair
Hair analysis, homeopathy and childhood allergies
“He is allergic to everything and has anaphylaxis to eggs.” This is the first thing the stressed mother says when she tells someone about her child. He used to come up in large welts if he was kissed by someone who had eaten eggs. Imagine how hard it has been for her. This excerpt is from a published ATMS journal article, A Cup of Tea in the Consulting Room: The Latest in Homeopathy about Eczema and Allergies. The authors Linda Beaver and Linlee Jordan shared a conversation about the latest treatments for eczema. They settled down for a cup of green tea and a … [Read more...] about Hair analysis, homeopathy and childhood allergies
Immune Boosting Bushwalking in Australia, Forest Therapy
Six hours of bushwalking has a powerful immune boosting effect according to Japanese research. They actually found that communing with nature, increased cancer fighting natural killer cells. They also found that bushwalking is a natural stress reliever, helping alleviate depression and anxiety as well as decreasing blood pressure. The leading researcher, Yoshifumi Miyazaki, found that the stress hormone cortisol was 13.4% lower in those who gazed on forest scenery for 20 minutes than in people who stayed in the city. Maybe the scenery on the computer screen … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Bushwalking in Australia, Forest Therapy
Calendula officinalis for wounds, tea and homeopathy
The uses of calendula extend much further than it being great for wounds and making tea. So what are the benefits of calendula? It's a pretty common question. So I’m trying to describe everything about the Calendula plant to my friend Belinda. She is a botanical artist so I know if I can help her really understand the plant, her illustration will come to life. She is already a keen observer of plants and how they live, so I only need to give her a nudge in the right direction and she gets it. Things like history, smells, weird seeds and healing properties are … [Read more...] about Calendula officinalis for wounds, tea and homeopathy