According to Statistics Canada 54% of women and 65% of men are overweight or obese. This is of great concern because excess weight can have devastating consequences for our health. Not only do we feel the psychological effects of additional weight, but it puts us at higher incidence of diabetes, heart disease, cancer (prostate, colon, […]

Use of alcohol and ‘recreational’ drugs, over­eating, outbursts of anger, avoidance of social situations, quick judgements of others’ inadequacies – these are all ways in which people avoid feeling their pain. Taking painkillers for head­aches and migraines is another. While painkillers can provide much needed relief from extreme pain, its benefits are temporary, and its […]

Canadians love the diversity our four-season climate offers. Secretly, many of us could do without winter but a true Canadian never complains about that! Actually, this year’s winter gave us very little to complain about: across Ontario we enjoyed above normal temperatures. Like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to this unseasonably […]

"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or the man afraid of the light?"   – Maurice Freehill Fear is an intrinsic part of the human experience. It is necessary for our survival and triggers the 'fight or flight' response to keep us alert and out of physical danger. Living in chronic […]

It's the most wonderful time of the year. At least, it could be or should be! Too often, the hustle and bustle we experience during the holidays can move even the most cheerful among us into a state of anxiety and apprehension. To get more enjoyment out of the holidays, consider these time-honoured traditional remedies […]

With the great summer weather in full swing, you want to participate in outdoor activities, but can’t understand why you are suffering from symptoms you typically get during the flu season. You feel fatigued.  Perhaps you have chills, muscle aches, joint pains, headaches, and even swollen glands. Having the summer flu is one possibility, but […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a digestive ailment characterized by abdominal cramping, pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. It has been estimated that 15% of our population suffers from IBS, making it one of the conditions most commonly diagnosed by physicians. To render a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, doctors must rule out other gastrointestinal issues […]

Kyle’s parents were disturbed by their son’s behaviour at school. The 11-year-old was often in trouble for pulling other students’ hair, then laughing about it. It started happening sporadically when Kyle was nine, but escalated in frequency and severity over time. Around the time of the onset of this behaviour, Kyle was diagnosed with ADHD […]

Eczema is a generic term that defines inflammatory conditions of the skin, namely vesiculation in the acute stages. The word is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions that includes dryness and recurring skin rashes. Skin ailments that qualify as eczema are characterized by one or more of the following symptoms: redness, skin […]

Have you noticed how your energy improves when you have a new love interest in your life? The world temporarily transforms itself into a kinder, gentler place. You wake up earlier, feeling happy and refreshed. You forgive people more easily and overlook things that would have normally caused you distress. And, as an added bonus, […]

Headaches are a very common symptom. For some people, they can become chronic and debilitating. Head pain can be a symptom of many different conditions, so it is important to rule out serious causes such as meningitis, brain tumour, hemorrhage, and dangerously-high blood pressure. Some more common causes include food sensitivities, environmental allergies, stress, nutritional […]

It has been stated that up to 75% of all children have had an ear infection before the age of three. Ear infections can be quite painful and linger if not properly treated. A middle ear infection is very common in children. This infection occurs behind the eardrum when bacteria or viruses cause inflammation. This […]

Homeopathy has a long history of successful prevention and treatment of seasonal allergies and asthma. It can strengthen your child’s natural defence systems so that the pattern of repeated sickness stops. Homeopathy is the only system of medicine that can ‘cure’ a child suffering from asthma, instead of providing just symptomatic relief. While dealing with […]

Antidote to Depression and Winter Blues Ten years ago a friend of mine committed suicide. Although I was aware of her life stresses and struggles with single motherhood, I never realized how deep her pain was. She always appeared cheerful and gregarious, spewing clever puns at every opportunity. It wasn’t until this tragic event that […]

Calling this article homeopathy for diabetes is somewhat misleading, since I continually stress the fact that homeopathy does not cure diseases. Homeopathy cures people. Homeopathic treatment does not target one illness, an organ, a body part or a symptom. Remedies are prescribed based on an assembly of presenting symptoms, who the person is, and how […]

Ouch! The next time you have a pain in the big toe and it feels like a jolt of fire with each step you take, you may want to get it checked out for gout. Gout, or gouty arthritis, is characterized by the sudden onset of severe pain or tenderness in an affected joint, most […]