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Cancer patients find relief in integrative medicine services

Posted by continuum wellness on Jun 17 2010

Following is an interesting article (press release) on how integrative medicine is used alongside standard drug therapy. Note that the therapies mentioned in this are said to offset the harsh side effects of chemotherapy and boost the immune system. Later, it is stated that integrative medicine offers no cure for cancer. Cancer has been *cured* [...]

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Research: Reflexology and Other CAM Therapies Reduce Pain in Hospital Patients

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 29 2010

Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal of Patient Safety. The study shows that an inpatient integrative medicine program can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where pain management continues to be a major challenge, [...]

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Research: Effects of Homeopathic Remedies on Breast Cancer Cells

Posted by continuum wellness on Feb 15 2010

Below is an abstract of the research. Ultra-diluted remedies refer to homeopathic remedies. Four remedies were studied: Carcinosin, Phytolacca, Thuja and Conium in the test. Cytotoxic effects of ultra-diluted remedies on breast cancer cells. Frenkel M, Mishra BM, Sen S, Yang P, Pawlus A, Vence L, Leblanc A, Cohen L, Banerji P, Banerji P. Integrative [...]

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In Defense of Homeopathy

Posted by continuum wellness on Dec 22 2009

If the goal is improved health one would wonder why homeopathic medicine is relegated into a “fringe” category, especially in America. Homeopathy has its ardent fans who will never let it go, worldwide. The reason is simple, it works. If you have ever benefited from this therapy you would understand. Those that attack homeopathy, know [...]

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Leukemia and Complimentary Therapies

Posted by continuum wellness on Sep 23 2009

As a reflexologist I note with interest its inclusion in this list of useful therapies. Acupuncture is listed, not Homeopathy which has been useful in healing many conditions. However the researcher seems to have some bias towards what are called ‘alternative’ therapies. How can one research anything if a bias is present? How will you [...]

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Approaches to Healing Jealousy

Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 19 2009

by Catherine Carter “Everybody likes you.” “I wanted that.” These thoughts led a teen to write what could be called hateful and spiteful notes in her diary of fellow classmates. She thought it was private. No one would ever know. And no one did until the fateful day that someone found the secret book and [...]

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When perspiration smells like cheese

Posted by continuum wellness on Apr 28 2009

OK I made up the question.  Still let’s have a look at it from a homeopathic perspective. Question: Lately, my husband has started sweating profusely when he is asleep.  His sweat has a strong cheesy smell. He is showers regularly so that is not the problem.  Is this serious? ——— A Homeopathic Look I’m not [...]

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World Homeopathy Awareness Week, April 10 – 16, 2009

Posted by continuum wellness on Apr 01 2009

World Homeopathy Awareness Week April 10 – 16, 2009 (more, here) The focus for this year is Homeopathy and Allergies. Many Americans suffer from allergies, which causes much suffering. Homeopathy can help to heal these reactions. Check back here for more information.

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Enter the “Polypill” to reduce heart problems, hbp and stroke

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 30 2009

The “miracle” of modern medicine has led to bizarre side effects such as a treatment for restless legs, that has caused compulsive gambling. A medicine for Parkinson’s has a similar problem for some. Sleep drugs that cause people to stumble out of their home and drive. Fertility drugs that lead to multiple births. Hallucinations are [...]

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Treating Infertility with Homeopathy

Posted by continuum wellness on Mar 30 2009

Homeopathy is useful for a broad range of complaints including the complaint of infertility. A reading of the homeopathic literature is replete with successful outcomes. There are at least eighty remedies that can address the underlying issue. The use of homeopathy for this condition is not very common, most likely people take the high tech [...]

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