Humans live in nature and nature in turn provides the vital conditions for our survival.  As a result, we are profoundly influenced by nature’s movements and changes due to our corresponding physiological and pathological responses. For example, as the weather shifts within the four seasons, a person’s pulse conditions (including pulse rate, rhythm, volume, tension, […]

(Originally published in 2018; Updated in 2025) Many people know that vinegar and garlic are good for health. I would like to introduce a very good recipe which combines those two ingredients. It is practical, time-saving, and based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts. It can be used for health maintenance and medicine. The recipe […]

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, spring is the season of the liver. This means that the liver is most active in the spring, waking and stretching from winter hibernation. At this time the liver is called upon to circulate the body's energy up and out, in concert with the upward and outward movement of […]

The great architect of the Universe works in very strange ways. Only Edgar Cayce could have predicted a future where Tesla’s name would be recognized by virtually everyone on Earth. While the Tesla global brand is tied to electric cars, there are other technologies invented by the genius Nikola Tesla which were never shared with […]

(Originally published in 2018; Updated in 2024) Breast Cancer Awareness month comes around every October to remind us to take care of our breasts, and to become more informed about the risk factors for breast cancer and ways to reduce that risk. I say, early detection is not enough – why not focus on prevention? […]

Let’s be real; travelling is a double-edged sword. On one side, you’ve got sunsets, new foods, and exciting adventures. On the other? Jet lag can make you feel like a zombie, questionable beverages or meals can throw you off, and the potential of dreaded cold or 'flu symptoms seem to know exactly when you’re going […]

Herpes refers to a group of disorders which manifest with an eruption of red, painful blisters or sores on the skin, genitals, lips or eyes. The causative culprits are the closely related herpes simplex 1, herpes simplex 2, and varicella-zoster viruses, often combined with a weakening of immune function. The most common manifestations are cold […]

The adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney. In describing the  function of these glands, physiologist Mr. Walter Cannon, in 1915, discussed it in relation to the body’s reaction to stressful situations as a “fight-or flight” mechanism. When the pituitary gland receives a high stress signal, the adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) is released […]

Psoriasis has been with us since ancient times. In old medical texts, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) described psoriasis as “pine skin dermatosis,” a term descriptive of its clinical features. Around 400 BC, Hippocrates named it psora in his medical collection, Corpus Hippocraticum. Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease, which causes red plaques covered in thick, […]

“The four seasons were created for human beings to have the opportunity to capture the rapture of nature” – Dr. Raymond Hill Cameron In nature, winter appears to be a time of lifelessness and lack of growth, while in reality, invisible energy is regenerating deep inside the roots of plants, under the surface of the […]

Bowen Therapy is perhaps one of the fastest, pain-free pain relief and injury recovery bodywork modalities available today. When integrated into their patient’s treatment plans, doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, physical and sports therapists all report startling successes with Bowen Therapy. It has even been referred to as the “homeopathy of bodywork” in that minimal outside influence […]

Over the last few months, several of my eczema patients have brought up Red Skin Syndrome and asked for my thoughts on it. This syndrome was named by a California dermatologist, Dr. Marvin Rapaport, who concluded after decades of dermatology practice that Red Skin Syndrome happens as a result of long-term use of topical steroids […]

Two Winter Conditions Successfully Treated by Homeopathy Sinusitis and bronchitis are two very common conditions to watch out for in the damp and cold conditions of the winter months, especially in northern climates. Sinus pressure and headaches, nasal discharge, post-nasal drip, and deep racking coughs can cause sinusitis and bronchitis sufferers to feel simply miserable. […]

(Updated July 20, 2022) The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.  ~F. Scott Fitzgerald A young college student is overwhelmed near final exams. He tries to get to sleep but can’t seem to manage more than two or three hours a night. So concerned with one particular exam, […]

Sores and skin rashes of all types cause us considerable discomfort, but none as much as those that affect the mouth and lips. These sores impact our intimacy, our ability to enjoy food, and our self esteem, and are so uniquely and exasperatingly ‘in your face’! The most common oral sores and rashes are cold […]

The hair on our head is like a vegetable garden. How well it flourishes depends on what is happening beneath the surface. Just as poor quality produce is a symptom of soil deficiency, hair loss is a symptom of an unbalanced  human organism. Homeopaths believe that symptoms are simply the body’s way of expressing an […]