Have you ever been dog-tired? I love old English expressions. Do you wonder about this particular one’s origin? Well, here you go. From theidioms.com, dog-tired is “an adjectival phrase meaning to be physically exhausted, it derives from an ancient tale of Alfred the Great, who used to send his sons out with […]
E, F, G: Exhausted, Fatigued … Gelsemium Read More »
Whew! Summer has come with a vengeance, hasn’t it? Indeed, as most of the United States bakes in a meteorological oven, it’s hard to get my mind off the subject of heat.
If You Can’t Stand the Heat … Grab the Belladonna Read More »
Today is a special day in the United States. We celebrate our freedom! Indeed, our Founding Fathers eschewed external control. They fought and died for autonomy!
Freedom Comes in Many Forms Read More »
Have you heard of the Butterfly Effect? If not, a simplistic definition of the theory is that seemingly small events can have huge impacts elsewhere because of the complex system in which we live. Many folks sum it up in an illustration something like this:
The Hummingbird Effect Read More »
You know how much I love singing, so you’ll forgive me for changing the lyrics of “Summertime and the Livin’ Is Easy.” Indeed, summertime is when I think of Ledum the most often, so doesn’t it deserve to be in the title? My friends, let’s just cut to the chase. The next
Summertime and the Ledum Is Easy Read More »
Let me climb up this ladder, and … whoops, missed a rung … ah, here I go. I’m shouting from the rooftop: Happy Father’s Day! My dear dads, granddads and men who care for others, this is your day! We humbly thank you for all that you do.
Great Men of Homeopathy (and a Great Homeopathic for Men) Read More »
What is a list of must-have homeopathic medicines without Bryonia alba? It’s an incomplete list, I’d say! Bryonia probably should have been at the top of the list we are creating together. Talk about burying the lede! But I’m trying to keep you intrigued for 52 weeks, so I’m sharing my favorites
Bryonia: Breast Pain Is Breast Pain Read More »
Is it hot in here? How many times do perimenopausal and menopausal ladies check the setting on the air conditioner only to discover that the room is not hot — it’s just them? Plenty!
Is It Hot in Here? Sulphur and Hot Flashes Read More »
Wise elder statesman Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” With apologies to our dear Mr. Franklin, half of the population can easily spot that he missed something.
Death, Taxes and Menopause Read More »
Burns. Many folks head for the aloe, but I’d love to see a world where everyone first thinks of Cantharis. We have discussed its use when burning symptoms signal a urinary tract infection. We’ve also given examples in which it has been shown to relieve sunburn. However, Cantharis is an incomparable remedy
Cantharis for Burns Read More »
