As obesity increases in the US there seems to be a proportional increase in diabetes. As with many chronic diseases diet plays a central role in the causation of diabetes. When Frank who is in his late 50’s came in he had been on medication for diabetes, elevated cholesterol, fatigue and hypertension. He did not like …
It is always nice to hear that a patient you saw years ago has been symptom-free. Yesterday the mother of a teenage girl that I saw in 2005 mentioned that her daughter who is now in college has been a headache free for the last couple of years. When Samantha first came to see me …
For people who have asthma or respiratory problems that are triggered by cats, living with Fluffy is obviously a bad idea. Now, researchers have found evidence suggesting that people who know that they have other allergies may also want to avoid the furry felines. Scientists who conducted a study across 14 European countries say that …
Without a doubt, emotional stress is the number one cause of chronic illness today in our modern society. I estimate that 70% of patients complaints have their origin in either a major emotional trauma or repeated traumatic events. Bob is a good example of how repeated emotional traumas can trigger physical, mental and emotional symptoms. …
Treating acne in teenagers often requires a combination of approaches including homeopathy, specific vitamins and/or Chinese herbs, and avoidance of certain allergenic foods. One allergenic food that is quite common is milk. New research published in the Journal of the American academy of Dermatology explains the link between dairy consumption and acne in teenagers. Previous …
Most people who are unfamiliar with homeopathy find it difficult to comprehend how just one single homeopathic remedy can cure all their symptoms – both emotional and physical. When I tell them I am giving you this remedy for all your complaints they will often ask what things do you put in this remedy. I …
Homeopathic remedies (there are currently over 2,000 remedies) are made from a variety of substances from either the plant, animal, or mineral kingdom. Most of the original remedies that were proven in the days of Hahnemann came from substances that were used medicinally, like mercury, arsenic, and belladonna. Other unusual remedies like those made from …
A couple of days ago I received a call from a former employee who had moved out of state. She was inquiring about treating her daughter who had stopped having periods. She reminded me of how well her daughter did with the acupuncture treatment for emotional problems. Seven years ago I had treated this same …
I have always said that it is better to have a physical illness than a mental illness. Mental illness such as depression and anxiety can have such a profound influence on your day to day life. So often we take for granted getting up in the morning and being motivated to go out and accomplish …
“Mumps outbreak continue to swell across the Midwest…infecting… primarily college students in Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, and Nebraska.” ABC News, April 7th, 2006 “Peebles Rugby Club has been struck down by a mumps epidemic…and all games are off this weekend.” Peebleshire News (U.K.) January 2007 As these headlines demonstrate the cases of mumps has jumped dramatically …