The other day I was flying to a conference in California and noticed the passenger sitting in front of me on the opposite side of aisle staring at a box with 36 squares. Inside some of these squares were what appeared random numbers. After a several minutes of thinking he would write in a number …
Food Cravings, particularly if strong, are viewed by the homeopath as a sign of imbalance in the body. As part of a homeopathic evaluation I will routinely ask the patient if they have any strong food cravings. The stronger and more unique the craving the more likely it will guide me in selecting the right …
I find that there is a lot of confusion among patients as to what is the best way to test for heavy metals. Part of this confusion comes from the medical profession and part from health care providers without sufficient training. Most medical doctors when testing for heavy metals will order blood tests. This type …
Most physicians who have dedicated their life to learning and practicing complimentary medicine do so because they have witnessed the effectiveness of it in their lives. I recently read an interesting biography of Woodson Merrell, MD in Alternative Therapies. He played a key role in setting up an integrative medical clinic at Beth Israel Medical …
New parents frequently seek advice about when is the best time to introduce food into their baby’s diet. It is important to introduce new foods slowly, one at a time, when the child’s appetite indicates a need and taste for them. One indicator of the right moment may be the emergence of the two upper …
Ideally, babies should breastfeed. The combination of friendly bacteria in the intestines with the antibodies present in breast milk builds resistance until the child’s own immune system becomes fully competent. Do not hurry to substitute cow, goat or soy milk for breast milk, as these can induce allergic reactions and immunological changes in the intestines. …
I recently attended a conference where Yoshiaki Omura, MD presented his Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. This is a unique and reliable testing technique that allow the physician to detect underlying infections, heavy metals and other substances that can cause chronic illnesses. With the same testing the optimum dose of the optimum medicine can also be tested. …
Sunshine is regularly blamed for causing fatal skin cancers, but it may help save your life if you develop a different cancer. It seems that sunlight has an overall protective effect as it stimulates the body’s production of vitamin D, which helps to combat internal cancers including those of the colon and prostate. “A little …
Twice a month for the last 10 years Victor (age 17) has had recurring sinus infections. It is hard to imagine but he has been on so many courses of Augmentum and Omnicef that his parents have lost track. Now within days of starting antibiotics he will get an upset stomach and start vomiting. When …
Rabbi Mosche Ben Maimon one of the most influential Jewish physicians and philosopher who lived at the time of the Persian empire in the 12th century AD wrote what he felt were the most important factors pertaining to our health. His third point is quoted below. If the illness is stronger than the patient there …