T.E.E.T.H. - Tried Everything Else, Try Homeopathy Homeopathy, a 200-year-old system of medicine that is practised throughout the world and in hospitals in India, France, and Europe, is based on the principle of ‘like cures like’. This principle states that homeopathic medicine is made from substances that, in a crude dose, can actually cause the […]

Healing Inflammatory Diseases of the Airways Winter is approaching and it can be a dreary season for asthma sufferers, a great many of whom find that their symptoms get worse during the colder months. Attacks of asthma can also be triggered by substances such as cleaning and laundry products, perfumes, pet dander, pollen, mould, and […]

Exploring the Root Causes and Best Remedies The past sixteen months have brought me the highest number yet of people seeking help with lower back pain and injuries. At first, the condition and the timing seemed to be a simple coincidence; then it occurred to me that I too had injured my lower back prior […]

Recently, a friend and I were driving down Hwy. 400, headed towards our favourite restaurant and looking forward to a leisurely lunch. The traffic slowed down due to construction ahead, and we proceeded in a stop-and-go manner. “Get off the highway!” my friend suddenly exclaimed. I thought she was concerned about being late and wanted […]

A Case of Constitutional Calendula - Published in Townsend Letter What is the natural topical preparation of choice in any homeopathic, and many a naturopathic, practice? Answer: Calendula cream, which we prefer to ointment preparations. We recommend it for cuts, scrapes, abrasions, lacerations, and to soothe the discomfort of eczema, burns, and many other non-fungal […]

Anyone who has cared for a sick baby or older child knows just how distressing it can be for both the child and the parent. A child waking in the middle of the night with a high fever or sudden episodes of vomiting and diarrhea can make even the calmest of parents experience a feeling […]

Have you noticed a change in your mood during the winter months? Do you sometimes feel disconnected and unable to carry on with your day-to-day activities during the long dark days of winter? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Also commonly known as S.A.D., this condition is known to afflict individuals starting in […]

For Family Dysfunction And The Holidays Last January, a number of my new patients sought help with various ailments such as headaches, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, eczema, and more. As I was reviewing their cases, it became apparent that all their ailments seemed to be triggered by one common denominator – interaction with family members. […]

Natural Remedies to Alleviate Pain and Fatigue Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood, and even misdiagnosed, when symptoms first appear. It is difficult to diagnose because fibromyalgia’s main symptoms, including widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep problems, mood disorders, headaches, brain fog and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, often overlap many other conditions. The term fibromyalgia means pain in the […]

I woke up totally exhausted one recent morning, and realized why. I am a member of ‘the Sandwich Generation.’ Statistics Canada’s profile of the Sandwich Generation fits me to a ‘T’: “individuals caught between the often conflicting demands of caring for children and caring for seniors.” Social trends cited as contributing to this phenomenon also […]

Radical Approach Treats the Whole Person The intention of this article is to introduce you to homeopathy and the important role it can play in treating patients with cancer. Given the opportunity, I could write volumes on how cancer politics have kept you in the dark: why unsuccessful treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation continue […]

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ~ Lao-Tzu This article was inspired by an incredible young woman who can teach us about embracing change and living life to the fullest. […]

When I hear stories of medical miracles, those people who have managed to beat the statistical odds of their particular disease or ailment, I’m less and less surprised.  If you really stop to think about it, the human body is truly miraculous in terms of the sophistication and intricacy of its systems. The brain, second […]

Having gone through a relationship break-up recently, I am reminded of how effective homeopathy can be in processing negative emotions and mending a broken heart. Friends and family were commenting on how well I was handling the whole thing and what a positive outlook I maintained. What they didn’t realize is that every time they […]

During my years of homeopathic practice I have heard many patients complain about experiencing numbness in some form, although in most cases numbness was not the primary reason for their visit to my office. Rather, it was revealed during my inquiries about their sleep, exertion, joint health, or some other bodily function. While most people […]

For most of us, everyday life moves to a rhythm that is anything but calm. There are usually never enough hours to get everything done that needs doing. Add in shorter daylight hours and the demands of the holidays, and you’ve got a recipe for heightened stress and anxiety. Fortunately, homeo­pathy offers up gentle help […]