DO YOU HAVE THE MTHFR MUTATION?
MTHFR GENE MUTATION AND HOMEOPATHY Many of you reading this will already know what the MTHFR gene mutation is and the possible consequences for your health, however, before we dive in, let me spend a few words on DNA in general and genetic tests. DNA AND HEALTH We are all born with a unique genetic […]
HOMEOPATHY FOR CHRONIC PAIN
CAN HOMEOPATHY HELP WITH CHRONIC PAIN? We all know there are some chronic conditions for which there is yet to be a cure. One of these conditions is degenerative disc diseaase. This condition is linked with arthritis, although sometimes those suffering from DDD do not have any other symptoms anywhere else. WHAT IS DEGENERATIVE DISC […]
HOMEOPATHY FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
YOU CAN REDUCE AND EVEN ELIMINATE THE DOSAGE OF ANTI-PSYCHOTIC DRUGS WITH HOMEOPATHY Anti-psychotic drugs are usually prescribed for conditions like schizofrenia, bipolar disorder, autism and ADHD. The most commonly prescribed are Abilify and Risperidone The side effects of these drugs can be quite unpleasant and range from weight gain to heart issues, muscle pain, […]
PUBERTY IN BOYS WITH AUTISM
HOW DOES HOMEOPATHY HELP WITH PUBERTY ISSUES Let’s not beat about the bush here: teenage boys can be gross. I have a younger brother and grew up with older male cousins, so I know. When the boy is also on the autistic spectrum, things can get hairy. My son is nearly twelve years old and […]
SUPPLEMENTS FOR AUTISM: MYTH OR FACT?
CAN VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS HELP AUTISTIC SYMPTOMS OR IS HOMEOPATHY THE ONLY WAY? YES AND NO… Timing is everything. When my son was diagnosed, I did my research (as you know, if you have read other posts on this blog). Not only that, but I also spoke and asked doctors and chiropractors where I live. […]
HELP! HOW DO I STOP MY AUSTISTIC CHILD FROM DOING THIS?
HOW HOMEOPATHY CAN HELP REDUCE BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM Is your child doing any or a few (hopefully not all) of the following: -hitting head against the wall/floor -biting -spitting -running out of the house and into the traffic -growling -teeth grinding -hand-flapping -hitting others for no apparent reason […]
SQUEAMISH? THEN HOMEOPATHY (OR CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE) MAY NOT BE FOR YOU…
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR MEDICATION? It doesn’t happen very often, however, every now and then one patient will ask where their prescribed remedy comes from. This is not an issue, of course and I am happy to explain. If it is a plant remedy like Pulsatilla or Thuja or a mineral like […]
HOMEOPATHY FOR TINNITUS
CAN HOMEOPATHY HELP WITH TINNITUS? First of all: what is tinnitus? It is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by sounds coming from the outside world. Symptoms include: -ringing -buzzing -whooshing sound -music Conventional medicine has very little to offer, besides counseling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to help you cope and live […]
GLYPHOSATE AND AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS
CAN GLYPHOSATE AFFECT YOUR HEALTH AND WHAT CAN HOMEOPATHY DO ABOUT IT? I have been seeing patients with “weird” auto-immune conditions lately. When I say “weird”, I mean chronic physical symptoms that doctors cannot explain, no matter how many tests, scans and medication, nobody can make head or tail of it. Symptoms like: sudden skin […]
TWO COMMON MISTAKES PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE
TWO COMMON MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM!) As mother of an eleven year old child with (recovering) and homeopath, I have been on this road for a while. That’s why it can be frustrating for me to see parents make the mistakes that I made years ago: I wish I could save […]