How to find digestive balance for better digestive health with homeopathy.

The season for ice cream, sodas, hot dogs, beer, fruit and candy is nearly upon us.  Spring/Summer cookouts and digestive woes go hand in hand. Antacids tend to stimulate more acidity and slow digestion. Laxatives are addictive, airborne gasses are embarrassing and colic hurts. Fortunately you can use these homeopathic remedies to relieve symptoms on the spot and correct imbalances over time. 

Recognizing unique symptoms of hayfever...

...and finding the right homeopathic remedy for your hayfever symptoms

Hayfever & allergy season is underway in California and other parts of the southwest and approaching soon in most other parts of the country, despite a long and lingering winter.  Experts say that because of all the late winter snow and rain, we can expect one of the worst allergy seasons on record.  Now is the perfect time to consider the different symptoms of hayfever and stock up on the homeopathic remedies that can bring you relief. 

Five uses of Arnica Montana that could change your life

Arnica montana is undoubtedly the most popular and commonly used single homeopathic remedy in the world.  While most of us know the benefits of Arnica for bruising and muscle soreness, it has other applications you may not be aware of.   One simple rule of thumb, is that when things go wrong, take Arnica to ease pain and speed healing.  Whether off to the gym, the yard, the mountains or the playground, the best way to feel safe and confident is having the healing power of Arnica close by. With its unparalleled ability to reduce trauma to soft tissues, Arnica is the most proven, accepted, loved homeopathic remedy around the globe. 

Homeopathy, cell salts and simple advice for your back problem

Backs are fascinating– unless it is your your back problem and it hurts.  Backs are the quintessence of bones, ligaments, nerves, muscles and even organs being intricately intertwined. So much so that just deciding if the pain involves injury, slipped disks, pinched nerves, kidney problems, emotional stress, muscular deficiency, or wear and tear, can be very challenging.

Backs also compensate for other issues in the body. Cocking a hip alters the angle of nearly every vertebra - as do the slightest limps, crossed legs, stretches or postural changes. As the essence of our posture, our backs adjust to reflect how we feel mentally, emotionally and physically by slumping, hyper-extending, tilting, stiffening, etc. Most of these issues go unnoticed until muscles begin to tense, cramp or spasm and some end up confusing the source of pain altogether.

Aging and pain - How to make the pain from old injuries & stiff joints a thing of the past

Our history comes with us, recording all the shocks, bruises, traumas... Homeopathy helps our bodies work through and around all the mixed messages of the past to repair, revitalize and restore itself. It may take a pro to untangle chronic pains, but you can help yourself in simple ways to ease injuries, localize pain and help the body heal itself, without any issues with other medications.

Exercise and Sleep - How can homeopathy help?

A recent poll from the National Sleep Foundation has found that exercise may lead to a good night's sleep.  In fact, the researchers stated that it would not take a major effort for non-exercisers to get these benefits.  "If you are inactive, adding a 10 minute walk every day could improve your likelihood of a good night's sleep," said Max Hirshkowitz, Ph.D., chair of the Poll Task Force.

This prompted us to take a closer look at exercise and sleep and the different ways homeopathy can provide support.  First, there are many things that can stand in a way of a person starting, or maintaiing a consistent exercise program; likewise for getting a good night's sleep.  One of the first things we think of when it comes to exercise, are muscle aches, cramps and pain that can often stop you in your tracks, just when you first get started.  Pain from exercise can also prevent you from sleeping well.   Homeopathic remedies can support you in your efforts by helping you manage pain. 

Child Migraine & Homeopathic Headache Remedies

This month the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published the results of new research on using homeopathic remedies in the prevention and treatment of child migraines.  The authors of the study concluded that "A significant decrease in the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks was observed and, consequently, reduced absenteeism from school."¹

What "The Dr. Oz Show" didn't say about these important homeopathic "starter" remedies

Last week, The Dr. Oz Show did an informative segment on homeopathy, making recommendations on a few homeopathic remedies for a "homeopathy starter kit."  If you saw the show, there's more you need to know about the important homeopathic remedies for these health conditions. If you missed the show, all the single homeopathic remedies discussed on his show are defined here - and more! As his primary guest, Dr. Lisa Samet discussed, in order to be effective, a homeopathic remedy should match the symptoms of the person who needs it. She and Dr. Oz then introduced five of the many remedies that treat specific ailments in specific cases:

Homeopathy in physical therapy and rehabilitation

Web MD defines physical therapy as "a type of treatment you may need when health problems make it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. It helps you move better and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level." It may be required after an extended hospital stay, a serious injury or other long term illness that results in muscle deterioration and / or nerve damage.  Physical Therapy can involve stretching, flexing and other unique movements to help build balance and strength.  It is similar to an everyday exercise routine, or workout, except on a much smaller scale, with clearly defined goals, and usually monitored under the care of a professional Physical Therapist.

How to remedy that nasty, painful cough

Lately, many writers have been harping on cold & cough remedies in blogs and news articles.  That's for good reasons.  In recent weeks cold & flu viruses seem to be running amuck everywhere, and that's especially true in my house.  With one child in high school, another in middle school and a third in pre-school, there's no shortage of bugs being brought into the house.