There was a time when we did as we were told. We listened to our parents, teachers, and authority in all its faces and adhered to the rules of the day. As youngsters it was an appropriate and accepted way of conduct. Today, much of what we were taught has been turned upside down. The […]
Do As You’re Told! The Flu, Flu Shots, and Homeopathy Read More »
(Or, how I found mine after years of illness) As a busy homeopath and mother, I understand how precious of a commodity time is for all of us.   After detours, mistakes, and years of searching for the healthiest ways of living, I’ve distilled my research and time-tested tips to a simple seventeen. Here are my
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These cheeping babies outside my door have made me aware of their presence lately by their constant squawking. Not to get too philosophical, but passing by them the other day made me stop and ponder our role as parents. Like these little birds, our children are completely dependent on us. If the mama bird doesn’t
Lessons in Parenting, Bird Style Read More »
I make no apologies. I’ve always hated exercise. It’s tedious. I beg  forgiveness from those of you who are ardent sports enthusiasts, but despite many attempts,  nothing’s quite stuck. Running? Not my style. Yoga? Too still for me. Swimming? The chlorine negates any benefits the exercise might offer. Exercise classes? I hate to
My son Peter spends his summers working in the landscaping business.  Dehydration is a threat when the mercury spikes into the 80’s. Gatorade is loaded with questionable ingredients like dyes and artificial flavors and plain old water just isn’t enough to prevent electrolyte loss. But I’ve taught Peter well. Every morning, he mixes up a gallon jug,
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In Western New York, summer has finally moved in. The sun is shining brightly and weekends are filled with barbecues and trips to the beach. Don’t forget the sunscreen, right? Not so fast. Slathering on sunscreen could actually be causing deficiency in Vitamin D. Some of the functions of Vitamin D include preventing cancer, boosting
Here Comes the Sun; Throw Out the Sunscreen Read More »
Twelve years ago, I received a call from someone who knew we were in the market for a cat and asked if I’d take a sickly kitten. Foolishly (or perhaps not), we took on this project and named the little waif Carmelina. From the onset, the kitty showed signs of weakness but not until a
Homeopathy is Purr-fect Read More »
That itching. Those vesicles.  As the mother of three active boys I knew all too well what they meant. My boys were into the poison ivy again. Maybe your kids, like mine, have recently made the discovery of a little three-leafed plant that left them covered in blisters that itched and spread wherever they
Oh No! It’s Poison Ivy Again Read More »
Is there anything more inviting than the smell of baking bread? Freshly-baked bread spread with rich butter seems like one of the most wholesome things we could feed our families until we read about the problems associated with gluten, refined flours, or unsoaked grains. Perhaps, like I was, you’re confused by all the conflicting messages
Whole Grains, Demystified Read More »
In case you missed my free webinar, The Five Most Common Mistakes Parents Make in Their Children’s Health, I wanted to share an excerpt from the section on croup. Croup is a respiratory infection accompanied by a harsh, barking cough. Most common in very young children, croup frightens parents because it sounds as if
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