New Trick for an Old Dog (or Old Human)

Hey, Buster the Bad Office Dog here.

I know it’s been a while since I’ve written you, but I’ve been finding it more and more difficult to jump up into Mom’s computer chair. Boy, that thing is HIGH! (Come to think of it, Mom’s kinda short, too. I wonder if it’s hard for her to get into this chair?) (more…)

Abrotanum for Appetite

Today is traditionally met by eating too much candy. If that’s already your issue, I’ve previously discussed how to address the effects chocolate can have on your metabolism in Put Down That Chocolate. (more…)

Calm the Stress of Aging

One might think retirement would mean unburdened relaxation — a reward of serenity for a lifetime of hard work and stress.

Perhaps for some. (more…)

Care for the Caregiver

We expend a great deal of energy attending to those who need care. It’s only natural.

But who provides care for the caregiver? (more…)

Palliative Care

For those of you in my generation, a significant concern is caring for our aging parents. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you probably know that both of my parents have already passed. But I cared for them both. My mother even lived with my husband and me during her final years. (more…)

Oral Thrush

Yes. There can be too much of a good thing.

A certain amount of the fungus Candida albicans normally inhabits our mouths. It serves a purpose — to help with digestion. However, when an overgrowth of Candida occurs, oral thrush appears! (more…)

Organizing Complaints

As you can imagine, I get loads of questions. Some queries are posted here in the comments; some come through Facebook; some are emailed to my office. I’m just glad they’re not all snail-mailed to me on paper. I’m not that tall. I’d be buried alive! (more…)

Books & CDs

Joette’s Materia Medica

I designed it especially to provide a framework to guide you through your remedy choices. It is perfect for busy mothers and others who love curing their families themselves.