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Helleborus niger for head injuries
Winter is the time to spot evergreen perennial flowering plant, Helleborus niger (also known as the Christmas Rose or Black Hellebore) plants in full flower. Their foliage stays green year long so it is a nice addition to the garden. Plants take years to mature and do...
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Canada
In response to growing concerns over worldwide anti-microbial resistance (AMR), the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report entitled, ‘Antimicrobial resistance: global report on surveillance 2014’. They found that antimicrobial resistance is occurring...
FDA report reveals antimicrobial use has increased by 22% in US food-producing animals
In December 2015, the Center for Veterinary Medicine Protecting Human and Animal Health within the Food and Drug Administration, released a rather unremarkable sounding report entitled, '2014 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed in Food-Producing...
Cyclamen europeum for women’s health
Fall is a wonderful time to spot Cyclamens' flowering. Their distinctive leaf pattern makes them hard to miss. They love to grow in a shady leafy ground, perfect for brightening up a dark shady spot in the gardening. Traditional uses of Cylclamen europeum Hering...
The FDA strengthens its existing warning label on NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
In July 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strengthens its existing warning label that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause heart attacks or strokes. In 2005, they put the first warning label of increased risk but after reviewing...
The Homeopathic ABC of Injury & Recovery
[Originally published in Health Action: The Voice of Natural Wellness Summer 2015 issue, p.53 'The Homeopathic ABC of Injury & Recovery'] The treatment of injuries is a small but growing field of practice and research in homeopathy. A recent German poll reported...
The prevalence of homeopathy in Europe
Homeopathy's effectiveness, low risk of side effects, and reasonable prescription costs make it a viable alternative medicine to include under national health care schemes. Safe, effective, and non-toxic makes the prevalence of homeopathy in Europe widespread....
Online Resources on Homeopathy for Families
Unlike many conventional and herbal medicines, homeopathy is safe for the whole family including during pregnancy and for infants. One of the most rewarding parts of my practice is helping children get off to a good start in life with classical homeopathic...
GUEST POST: Simple and non-toxic cleaning recipes
Cleaning is essential to protect our home and work. We usually relate cleanness to being healthy as most cleaning products take away dirt and grime. Did you know that instead, they leave behind chemical residues that harm us and the environment? We are all at risk....
Toxic substances in umbilical cord blood of Canadian newborns
There is growing evidence to suggest that children are born with a chemical load that is having an effect on their overall health. Environmental Defence in Canada tested the umbilical cord blood of three anonymous newborns in Ontario hospitals. They tested for PBDEs...