Natural Treatments for Childhood Diarrhea
Dr. Thomas A Kruzel, ND Diarrhea has a number of causes and is seen as an attempt by the body to eliminate some form of toxic or harmful agent. Most everyone will suffer from an acute diarrhea at one time or another, which is usually self-limiting. In infants and children however, the condition can become […]
Treating Migraines in Children With Homeopathic Remedies
(NaturalPath) In a study out of France, researchers looked at how to treat migraines in children using homeopathic remedies. Using an observational, prospective, open, nonrandomized, noncomparative, multicenter study conducted in 12 countries the researchers treated 168 children aged 5-15 years old with homeopathic remedies. The 59 physicians were given full reign to tailor the prescription to […]
How to Naturally Treat Laryngitis
Dr. Thomas Kruzel, ND Inflammation of the Larynx Laryngitis is a condition caused by an inflammation of the larynx or “voice box” which results in a loss of the person’s ability to speak except in a whisper. There may be a number of causes of the inflammation such as overuse, straining the vocal cords, or infection of the throat and […]
Homeopathy For a Natural Pregnancy
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo A gentle and supportive option during pregnancy Homeopathic remedies provide a gentle and supportive option to women during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. From heartburn to post-partum depression, having a home kit can be very helpful during these times. These are very common, inexpensive, and universal remedies to have on hand. […]
Homeopathic Indications of a Few Common Herbs
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Remedies are Prescribed Homeopathically I commonly share with patients that remedies themselves are not homeopathic, they are prescribed homeopathically. A remedy sitting on the shelf is a potentized (diluted and succussed) preparation of most often an animal, mineral, or plant substance. The remedy is just a remedy until it is […]
Naturopathic Midwifery: Why it Still Matters
Dr. Kathryn Cranford, ND, NHCM, CPM I have attended all sorts of births Over the last 15 years since beginning my training in Naturopathic Midwifery during my third year at Bastyr University’s ND program, I have attended all sorts of births. Beginning as a doula in Washington state, then a naturopathic doctor and advanced midwifery […]
Can Homeopathy Help Depression?
Dr. Nichole Cain, ND, MA @DrNicoleCain Eloise grasps her sister’s hand as she sits across from me recounting her symptoms. She explains that she is desperately lonely and, she is so depressed and anxious, she is making herself physically ill. She has not stopped crying in 3 days, her stomach hurts so much she can […]
Too Much Fun in the Sun? Red, painful, and itchy skin relief
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHNAP Writing about excessive sun exposure may appear to be wishful thinking in January, but I just returned from a two week trip to Hawaii for my brother’s wedding and the topic is on my mind. Like most health related topics, prevention is key and utilizing a high quality, chemical free […]
Greater Than: Men’s Issues with Shame and Grandiosity
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman I’ve been helping my son with his math homework the last few days. Do you remember >, <, or = in math? I recently heard a presentation by Terry Real, author of “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”, a well-known text on depression in men. The talk was about […]
Seasonal Allergies, A Homeopathic Approach
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND Regardless of where I travel in the US, there is a recurring theme regarding allergies that I have heard during the past few years. “I didn’t have allergies in the past, but now they are very bad,” or, “I never dealt with allergies until I moved here.” The increase in allergic […]