Continuum Wellness News

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* [...]

Tags: cancer side effects, holisitc cancer care, holistic health, integrative cancer care, integrative medicine, treating adverse effects

Even the boss doesn’t follow the doctor’s orders ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Only 68 percent of corporate executives took their cholesterol lowering medication as prescribed by a doctor, a new study shows. Overall, the executives who took their medication even sporadically were twice as likely to meet their cholesterol goals. The study finding also questions the prevailing [...]

Tags: employee health, wellness at work, workplace wellness

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Tags: leukemia

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 [...]

Tags: cheesy smell perspiration, homeopathic case taking, smelly perspiration

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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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 [...]

Tags: polypill, six in one pill

Yea!!!!!! Continuum Wellness with the help of angels and dear friends held her first Holistic Health Fair. The turnout was good and when you consider the short time frame we had, it was g-r-e-a-t. I appreciate all the wonderful practitioners who participated. Some of the comments that I received is that it was a quality [...]

Tags: holistic health fair, Living Well Holistic Health Fair

Homeopathy, acupuncture and reflexology are among a range of complementary and alternative therapies a new trial concludes should be provided on the NHS. The major new Government-funded study found there would be a range of benefits to patients in providing access to complementary and alternative medicine, and that the treatments could even save the health [...]

Tags: acupuncture, homeopathy benefits, homeopathy research