**Update: Lately, I’ve been hearing from students and clients from North America and Europe that Molluscum Contagiosum is going around many communities. Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection that often affects children, resulting in numerous wart-like bumps.
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Violet was facing a dilemma. She had dandruff. Not much of a problem, you say? Well, in her case it was. Violet has owned a beauty salon for 20 years. She fashioned herself an expert on every skin and hair product on the market. The anti-aging creams, acne gels, hair lighteners, hair dyes, dandruff
Scratch, Scratch, Itch, Itch: Homeopathy Relieves Dandruff Read More »
The Connors’ third child, Michael, is chubby, robust and with clear skin except for one little problem. He has a history of convulsions nearly every time he falls asleep. No one on either side of the family had neurological issues or seizure disorders. The parents were understandably distraught. Mother Caroline was doing everything she
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Poison ivy and poison oak can turn a happy summer excursion into a nightmare. Itching, blisters, redness and swelling … all from touching a harmless-looking plant. Conventional medicine treats poison ivy and poison oak, as it does most rashes, with oral or topical steroids. This provides a short-term solution by blocking the body’s immune response to
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We love the warmth and sun of summer. But too much sun and heat can cause problems. Before you set out for a sunny excursion, be sure your remedy kit is stocked and ready! One of the most common problems of overexposure to the sun, sunburn can be helped with one of the following remedies.
Sunburn and Dehydration? Homeopathy Offers the Cure Read More »
I posted this blog in 2013, after the story broke of a church congregation in Texas that had a high concentration of measles among its unvaccinated members. I have never seen a follow-up. Has anyone? “A measles outbreak in Ohio has reached 68 cases, giving the state the dubious distinction of having the most cases reported in
When faced with skin problems, such as acne, a rash or eczema, our first thought is to make it go away as quickly as possible. But don’t. Skin problems are simply a symptom of something more. Indeed, it may be the last step in the body’s attempt to drive something from the inside (vital
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I’ve seen the headlines screaming out already: “Best New Sunscreens,” “Recent Research on Skin Cancer Risks,” and “Keep Your Children Protected.” Pardon my political incorrectness, but how does covering my precious babe in a smattering of synthetic glop equate to protection? Also, didn’t our ancestors work in the blazing sun for centuries without developing skin
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 »
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
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