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
How do you positively get more out of your blood test results?
Normal results on a blood test when you don’t feel fine? Have you ever decanted what looks like half your blood, for thorough blood tests, hoping they’ll give you some answers to what’s causing your symptoms, only to be told everything has normal levels? This is something I hear so often as I see more and more clients with what I call functional rather than pathological issues. What that means is that people can have symptoms that affect them even though they’re not showing up on your usual types of testing. That often means that whatever is going on hasn’t … [Read more...] about How do you positively get more out of your blood test results?
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
How to improve our vital force and detox from heavy metals
We are constantly exposed to heavy metals without even being aware of it. Heavy metals can be found in foods we eat, the water we drink, the air, our environment, and the skin care and hygiene products we use. Some of these toxins can saturate our water reservoirs, fall down from the sky and hide in our homes without us being aware of it. In this blog I will talk about what heavy metals are, their relationship with our vital force, where and how we are exposed to them, symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, simple ways to heavy metal detox, and supporting our organs … [Read more...] about How to improve our vital force and detox from heavy metals
Developing control through resilience and intuitive thinking
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
Questioning the truth, empathy, and freedoms that surround us
What are our priorities in life? It seems we have forgotten what the most important things are in our lives: family, friends, health, truth, freedom. I have seen a lot of disconnection recently. It is likely, we have all seen families breaking apart, friendships being destroyed … intolerance, bullying, manipulation, hatred, threat …. And the list keeps going … Because one doesn’t accept another’s opinion and choices. There’s no understanding, or empathy, no acceptance. It seems there is no love any more. There is a whole lot of of judgment and bullying all … [Read more...] about Questioning the truth, empathy, and freedoms that surround us
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?
Practical Ways To Help A Child With Night Terrors
Awake but not awake, staring blankly, so much more than a bad dream. You will benefit from knowing some practical ways to help a child with night terrors. Night terrors is a term used to describe the panic when your child wakens in an ‘over the top way’ in the first few hours of sleep. It’s very upsetting to watch because your child looks terrified and you can’t console them. You are not alone, statistics show that five out of a hundred children will at some stage have night terrors. Most often they happen in pre-school and primary school aged children. A child … [Read more...] about Practical Ways To Help A Child With Night Terrors