Hahnemann in Washington, DC

Hahnemann in Washington, DC

In the summer, a friend was headed to Washington, D.C. and I enlisted her to find the Samuel Hahnemann Memorial and take some pictures of it for me. Hahnemann (1755-1843) was the founder of the homeopathic school of medicine. The monument was authorized by Congress in...
New survey of homeopathy in Germany released

New survey of homeopathy in Germany released

Encouraging new market data from, Bundesverband der Arzneimittel-Hersteller e.V. (BAH), an independent polling institution, shows that over half the German population has used homeopathic medicines and that the number of users has gone up from 53% of the population in...
Plantago major for bites and stings

Plantago major for bites and stings

If you look down while walking around in Vancouver, you will see this little plant everywhere: It is called Plantago major and did you know that when you apply the leaves to a bug bit or sting, it takes the sting and pain right out? I learned this trick from a...
Dog days and the latest articles on contentment

Dog days and the latest articles on contentment

More and more I am seeing articles and research coming out about the importance of mindfulness and what contentment is, or rather, how it’s felt in the present moment. It’s possible that the digital age is making it easier to feel disconnected and anxious...
Sleep articles

Sleep articles

Want to learn more about sleep habits? Below is a collection of articles I’ve read in the last couple months about sleep. 1. Naps and how they are good for you (The Guardian). Read article here 2. Getting better sleep. Read article here 3. A interesting...