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ADD - Hyperactive? Spirited? Behaves badly? Gifted? A human tornado?
Or perhaps a child diagnosed with ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADD) is a medical classification used to identify individuals
who are unable to concentrate and learn. Read
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Allergies
- "I
love this spring weather", I declared during a recent customary
elevator chitchat. "Why?" queried the woman I was conversing
with, "It's only another dreadful allergy season!" Tempted
to offer her my business card, instead I smiled graciously and
gave a sympathetic nod, and decided to write this article on how
homeopathy can help. I believe information is one of the best
weapons in our arsenal against allergies, or any other ailment
for that matter. Read
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Anxiety
- In a society that praises perfect
physical appearance, youth, confidence, and material wealth, it
is no surprise that many people develop feelings of inadequacy,
anxiety and depression. The impossible to achieve false standards
created by advertisers have eroded our self-esteem; making panic,
fear, obsession and compulsion the coping mechanisms through which
sufferers attempt to regain their dignity and power.
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Arthritis - If you're an arthritis sufferer, take a moment and think back
to when you were pain free and able to move as desired. With the
use of homeopathy, returning to this healthier state is a distinct
possibility. If your organism is capable of producing arthritis
(or any condition for that matter) given the right conditions,
it is also capable of reversing it. The body has an immense capacity
for healing. Read More >>>>
Arthritis-2 - “So, who is the pain in your neck?” I playfully asked one patient complaining of chronic neck pain and stiffness. Appearing a little confused, he went on to elaborate on his symptoms and discomforts. Stressing the word “who,” I repeated the question. “Who is the pain in your neck?” He smiled knowingly this time and replied, “That would be my boss.” Further questioning revealed the huge resistance my patient felt towards his employer’s ideas on running the business. Rear more >>>>
Bedwetting
- Nocturnal Enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, is a relatively
common disorder fraught with physical, emotional and social implications.
By the age of three approximately 60% of children will be dry
through the night. Usually mostly boys will continue to experience
bed wetting at this point and about 85% of them will sleep dry
by the age of five. Of the remaining 15% some will sleep dry part
of the time but will experience periods of bed wetting even into
early adulthood (1% at age 18). Read
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High
Blood Pressure - During
her annual physical exam, Nicole was surprised to learn that she
had high blood pressure. Her doctor had prescribed medication,
but the 52-year-old business owner decided to seek alternative
treatment before resorting to prescription drugs. She was referred
to me by her friend, who I had treated for migraine headaches.
Nicole had no previous experience or understanding of homeopathy,
except that it is natural medicine and her friend was pleased
with her own results.
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Cancer
- The intention of this article is to introduce you to homeopathy
and the important role it can play in treating patients with cancer.
Given
the opportunity, I could write volumes on how cancer politics
have kept you in the dark; that most of what you have heard about
mainstream cancer treatment is false, or at the very least incomplete;
how powerful conglomerates like government agencies, international
drug companies and major cancer treatment hospitals put profits
first; why unsuccessful treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation
continue to dominate oncology and what role the petrochemical
and nuclear industries play in ensuring this gruesome reality;
AND how the public is mislead into believing that the millions
of dollars collected and spent for cancer research each year is
actually going to result in finding cure. Read
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Candida
Albicans - While I've been fortunate
enough not to suffer with candida, I recently decided to go on
the 'candida diet' to get first hand experience on what some of
my patients with candida have to endure. Giving up my morning
coffee and bran muffin, for a boiled egg, some almonds and a glass
of water, was demoralizing. After 2 days of no bread, I marched
into the health food store and demanded yeast free bread. They
handed me a small dark loaf that could easily anchor a boat. I
was on the verge of tears when I discovered I could no longer
enjoy my daily dose of apple juice. "But apple juice is good
for you!; I protested vehemently, on the brink of an emotional
temper tantrum. Despite my dissent and peevishness, I persevered
with the diet and was delighted to discover more energy and a
slightly smaller waistline at the end of the 4-week period. Read
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Cholesterol Level- If you are like most
people, you believe that avoiding saturated fats and keeping your
blood cholesterol level low is the key to combating heart disease.
You've been avoiding eggs for years, trimming the fat off all
meats, and eating low fat or non-fat dairy products. You may even
be taking cholesterol lowering drugs, believing that you are taking
good care of your health.
You
will be surprised to learn that these are all misconceptions.
According to a growing number of medical researchers, scientists
and medical doctors, the cholesterol-heart disease hypothesis
(high cholesterol and triglycerides being key risk factors in
heart disease) is one of the biggest scams in the history of medicine. Read More >>>>
Constipation
- What are you holding onto? Is it money? A long lost relationship?
Painful abuse memories? Unwavering attitudes on how things should
be? Or, perhaps, your own truth. Read
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Diabetes - Calling this article homeopathy for diabetes is somewhat misleading, since I continually stress the fact that homeopathy does not cure diseases. Homeopathy cures people.
Homeopathic treatment does not target one illness, an organ, a body part or a symptom. Remedies are prescribed based on an assembly of presenting symptoms, who the person is, and how he or she experiences and copes with their stresses in life. Treating diabetes is no different.
Diabetes is experienced differently by each sufferer, with the only common denominator being elevated blood sugar levels. In fact, your homeopath will likely give you the same remedy whether or not you tell them you were diagnosed with diabetes. Read More >>>>
Depression - When did your depression begin and what was going on in
your life at that time? This is one of the first questions your
homeopath will ask when you're seeking help for depression. Read
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Antidote to Depression and Winter Blues - Ten years ago a friend of mine committed suicide. Although I was aware of her life stresses and struggles with single motherhood, I never realized how deep her pain was. She always appeared cheerful and gregarious, spewing clever puns at every opportunity. It wasn’t until this tragic event that I realized the extent to which people hide their true feelings by joking around and appearing cheerful. In some cases, the more depressed the person is, the more they compensate by pretending to be happy. Read More >>>>
Digestive
Disorders and Their Emotional Roots-Shortly
after we began enjoying our meal at a recent dinner party, the
host stopped eating, became visibly uncomfortable and excused
himself from the table. Upon his return minutes later, he revealed
that he had food stuck in his esophagus and was unable to swallow
it. Four hours later, he was able to expel a piece of meat lodged
in his esophagus and felt much better. Read
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Migraine
Headaches - Patient: "Every time I take the medication
my headaches disappears, but only to return the next day."
Doctor: "What happens the next day?"
Patient: "My boss drives me crazy, so I hit my head against
the wall!"
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PMS
- Top ten signs you are suffering from PMS:
1.
Everyone you talk to has an attitude problem.
2. You're putting chocolate sprinkles on your salad.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. You're counting down the days until menopause.
5. Your husband is suddenly very agreeable.
6. You drive with one hand on the horn.
7. Everyone's face is begging you for a slap
8. You're convinced that God is male.
9. You cry when you miss the bus.
10. A friend who dabbles in homeopathy begs you to take Lachesis.
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Post
Surgery -One
of homeopathy's best-kept secrets is its ability to prevent complications
from surgery. Homeopathic remedies can help reduce fear and anxiety
prior to surgery, excess bleeding during surgery as well and can
dramatically accelerate post-surgical recovery. In addition, remedies
can help the body break down and eliminate unsightly scars.
Surgery represents both the astonishing sophistication and scientific
advancements in health care while also demonstrating the inability
of conventional medicine to provide alternatives that would prevent
this invasive action of last resort. Read
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Improved Relationships - Seeking homeopathic treatment to fix your relationships may seem unusual, since most people think of homeopathy as a natural means of addressing physical ailments. No one has ever consulted me because they were having marital problems, didn’t get along with a co-worker, were in a dispute with their in-laws, or having the same futile argument with their son. People typically pay me a visit when suffering with hay fever, joint pains, insomnia, indigestion or the like. During their journey of physical healing many are pleasantly surprised to find that homeopathy is quite helpful in dealing with matters of the heart. In addition to having their physical ailments disappear, they report feeling happier, more motivated and more confident. With a renewed sense of well being and emotional strength people find that their relationships also improve. Read More >>>>
Sleep
Disorders - Your partner sleeps four hours each night, never
seems to run out of energy, and is chipper most of the time. You
sleep eight hours every night, wishing you had ten, and drag yourself
through the day. Who has the sleep problem? Actually, you do. Read More >>>>
Self
Esteem - Our self-esteem is shaped by the responses
we get from our parents, siblings, peers and teachers while growing
up. Psychology’s definition of self-esteem is the person’s perceived
value of their self-worth. While self-esteem tells the truth about
self worth, in contrast, the ego is an artificial aspect of the
self; one can remain highly egotistical to disguise their feelings
of inadequacy. The cost of low self-esteem can be high. Not valuing
oneself can lead to self-destructive habits like addiction to
alcohol and drugs, anxiety,depression, poor relationships all
around, feelings of inadequacy and jealousy, and ending up in
abusive relationships, to name just a few. Read
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Acne
and Skin Disorder - It never fails. You have a job interview,
an important business meeting or a hot date and, boom, you look
at yourself in the mirror on the morning of - and staring back
is the biggest, angriest pimple your body has yet produced.
For some people, especially teens, facing new blemishes may be
a weekly or even a daily occurrence. While acne is an indication
of a physical metabolic disturbance, its adverse effects are far
reaching. Secondary psychological disorders such as depression,
social phobia, and certain anxiety disorders have been linked
to acne. Read
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Varicose
Veins and Hemorrhoids- Often
thought of as an unsightly and embarrassing matter, varicose veins
are one of many circulatory problems that can contribute to ill
health. While they are most common in the legs and feet, varicose
veins can appear on different parts of the body, even in the esophagus.
What many people don't realize is that hemorrhoids are also varicose
veins, caused by a faulty vascular system. Read
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Vertigo - What is the meaning of my life? Many of us have been confronted
with this great existential question which tends to surface when
we're feeling a lack of balance. According to psychoanalyst Danielle
Quinodoz, the need to find a psychic meaning for our personal
history may be the key to warding off the emotional anxiety which
manifests in vertigo, or "loss of balance" in life. Read More >>>
Tamara
Der-Ohanian is a Classical Homeopath practicing and teaching in
Toronto and Bolton. She can be reached at 416-385-1001.
