Homeopathy, Saviour of Sleep! Who doesn’t like a good nights sleep? Wrapped up all nice and cosy, especially on a cold winter’s night; it makes one’s eyelids feel all heavy just thinking about a beautiful, soft pillow and deliciously warm covers. But for those suffering from insomnia, often the mere thought of some shut-eye fills them with a sensation closer to dread. Many insomniacs liken their inability to sleep as torture. Lying for hours alone in the dark with nobody but your own thoughts for company can make time feel very long. There’s no escape, unless … [Read more...] about Insomnia and Homeopathy
Getting on top of your cholesterol management
The following health issues are reasonably common for people in their 50’s and 60’s: High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Pre-diabetes Fatty Liver There are a myriad of factors that can cause these, such as smoking, excess alcohol, saturated fats and a sedentary lifestyle. Additional factors can also be stress, inadequate sleep, lack of hydration, hyper processed food, and a history of medication. For those who have high cholesterol levels, but their cardiovascular risk is low, then lifestyle factors can be implemented, but it is essential to … [Read more...] about Getting on top of your cholesterol management
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
The joys of menopause and why progesterone is so important
If you look around in the media, you might notice that articles on menopause have exploded recently. It’s not like menopause is a new thing, and if you were to really think about how many women are suffering, it’s almost as though menopause could be an illness given the many and varied symptoms it seems to bring about. But is it really menopause causing all of these issues? Or are we blaming something which just happens to be removing a layer of protection that previously allowed us to “get away with” more potentially damaging behaviours in our past … [Read more...] about The joys of menopause and why progesterone is so important
Looking after our beloved pets at the clinic: Homeopathy and treats
Why are we a nation of pet lovers? There are said to be around 25 million pets in Australia. That’s 40% of households owning a pet of some-kind, from a snail farm in an urban apartment to horses in rolling fields. More and more dogs are being used for therapy relief in schools and nursing homes. Not just for their calming presence, but also their incredible skills in detecting the imminent attack of a medical episode. It has even been found that therapy dogs can be trained to detect diseases such as diabetes and cancer. There is archaeological evidence of … [Read more...] about Looking after our beloved pets at the clinic: Homeopathy and treats
Acne suffering relief secrets: Homeopathy, Diet and Supplements
Most people develop mild acne, it affects 80% of teenagers but for some it can continue into adulthood. Acne that develops after teenage years is referred to as ‘adult acne’. Unfortunately, acne can cause many emotional issues and for teenagers can affect their confidence and interaction with others .: Hormonal changes during puberty leads to increased estrogen in girls and androgens (including testosterone) in both boys and girls, which increases oil production in the skin. Acne is also worsened by stress, as this increase’s perspiration and oil … [Read more...] about Acne suffering relief secrets: Homeopathy, Diet and Supplements
Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!
Alzheimer’s and memory loss: treatments which may help We can all suffer from poor memory as we age, and there are other factors such as stress, depression, and certain diets which can affect our memory. But did you know that alzheimers is not a normal part of aging? A diet of healthy food, getting enough daily activity and exercise, keeping appropriate weight, and control of high blood pressure — these things lower the risk of chronic diseases and generally help our sense of well-being. Scientists are very interested in the possibility that a healthy … [Read more...] about Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!
Hair loss and Homeopathic support
Whether it is Alopecia or Tinea Capitis, hair fall is characterised by excessive hair loss from the scalp. The condition is mainly experienced by young people affecting them medically and psychologically. In a natural hair growth cycle, lost hair is replaced by new hair. However, people suffering from continual hair loss can have temporary or permanent hair loss. These conditions develop over time, with considerable hair loss per day. Women experience hair thinning due to ageing, but some women experience hair loss soon after puberty with the hormonal … [Read more...] about Hair loss and Homeopathic support
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
From Estonia to a researcher and Sydney Homeopath on the Northern Beaches
Sabina Vatter first visited Australia in 2015 and fell in love at first sight. She now calls the Northern Beaches her home. Sabina carries out research in homeopathy and psychology and is a Sydney homeopath working at the Harbord Homeopathic Clinic. She first received homeopathy as a child and has repeatedly seen the benefits of homeopathy for many emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms in acute and chronic situations. Since 2020, Sabina is conducting Australian research in homeopathy, in Brookvale with The Aurum Project She is now part of the … [Read more...] about From Estonia to a researcher and Sydney Homeopath on the Northern Beaches