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 […]

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 […]

Hyperactive? Spirited? Behaves badly? Gifted? A human tornado? Or perhaps a child diagnosed with ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a medical classification used to identify individuals who are unable to concentrate and learn. When this condition is present in physically overactive individuals, especially children, it is known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Professionals […]

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 […]

“The first thing I felt was tingling and itching on the left side of my scalp. I then discovered a blister when I looked in the mirror. Luckily I was able to cover this thing with my hair. I tried not to scratch it and put some lotion to soothe the itch. I went to […]

When did your depression begin, and what was going on in your life at that time? This is one of the first questions your homeopath will ask when you’re seeking help for depression. The answers are as diverse and colorful as the patients themselves. Perhaps you have felt depressed all your life due to hereditary […]

Do you have warts? No problem! Rub a piece of bacon on your warts, then bury the bacon under a tree, and the wart will soon disappear. If you’re not into bacon, no worries, rub a few copper pennies on your warts then give the pennies to someone who needs them. You may however run […]

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 […]

"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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Often thought of as an unsightly and embarrassing matter, varicose veins are one of many circulatory problems that can contribute to ill health. While they are most common in the legs and feet, varicose veins can appear on different parts of the body, even in the esophagus. What many people don’t realize is that hemorrhoids […]

If you’re like most people, you believe that avoiding saturated fats and keeping your blood cholesterol level low is the key to combating heart disease. You’ve been avoiding eggs for years, trimming the fat off all meats, and eating low fat or non-fat dairy products. You may even be taking cholesterol lowering drugs, believing that […]

During her annual physical exam, Nicole was surprised to learn that she had high blood pressure. Her doctor had prescribed medication, but the 52-year-old business owner decided to seek alternative treatment before resorting to prescription drugs. She was referred to me by her friend, who I had treated for migraine headaches. Nicole had no previous […]