Approaching exams is always an intensely stressful time for students. A well selected homeopathic remedy can take the edge off feeling anxious, overwhelmed and overworked so that you can cope with the stress of exams without leaving you feeling dopey or weird. In homeopathy, always choose the remedy that suits the person, not the problem, but I’ve listed the number one remedy for each of[...]
If only breastfeeding was as easy, self explanatory and uneventful as it is good for you! We all know that breastfeeding is best for mother and baby—it’s the perfect food at the right temperature and releases that magic hormone Oxytocin, which not only supports bonding but also helps shrink the uterus to help get mom's pre-baby shape back. When breastfeeding is hard, nothing beats a l[...]
We’re back flying across the globe - hopefully with more carbon offsets and direct flights - but along with the wonders of air travel comes the struggle of jet lag - homeopathy can help. While traveling afar fuels the adventurous spirit, the body often lags in its enthusiasm - and sometimes a little extra help is needed to avoid symptoms. Here are some tips for jet lag prevention along w[...]
Homeopathy works with the body's natural ability to heal itself, so remedies often work quickly to resolve menstrual cramps unless there is an underlying issue, and then constitutional treatment is recommended to reduce symptoms over time alongside the symptomatic prescriptions. Magnesia phosphorica is my top homeopathic remedy for menstrual pain since the symptoms reflect those typical a[...]
A teenage girl loses her best friend to suicide and can’t eat or sleep. A young man experiences a humiliation during a break-up and develops debilitating headaches. We all think of counselling for these situations and of course, counselling is a first step, but it is not always enough - which is when homeopathy can help. Here in Canada though, many people aren’t even aware that homeopa[...]
Summer is insect season and those pesky bites bother most everyone, even city dwellers - though they can be most tormenting on an outback camping experience. Why not turn to natural homeopathic remedies to help soothe the itch of mosquito bites and the pain of wasp stings? Nothing beats prevention however, so change into long pants and socks when hiking in tall grass to discourage tick bit[...]
Summer is the time to flock to the lake, or if you’re on the Coast, to the island. Remote locations are part of the great Canadian experience, and first aid kits are a must. While bandages, tweezers and painkillers are essential in case of any emergency, you can support the body’s recovery process with homeopathic medicines, easing the pain, suffering and shortening healing time of mos[...]
Having been asked whether I prepare the homeopathic medicines I dispense myself, I realize that there may be some confusion about where these natural medicines come from. Although I haven’t actually asked the thinking behind the question, I imagine the idea is that I have some sort of a lab in my basement. Unlike herbs which you can gather and prepare yourself, the making of a homeopath[...]
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