Ocimumn sanctum, an Indian medicinal plant, has been on trial for its role in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in hospital based clinical set-up. Hamilton’s brief psychiatric rating scale (BPRS) and thorough clinical investigations were used to screen the subjects. Thirty-five subjects (21 male and 14 female; average age 38.4 years) were medicated with the plant [...]
The article below is by the American Journal of Nutrition, odd that a nutritional organization would endorse high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Does HFCS cause obesity? Overeating leads to obesity. The real question is the nutritive content of what we are ingesting, or lack thereof. What we eat is what makes up our hair, skin, [...]
Diabetes is considered irreversible by conventional medical authorities, yet if you review the literature of various holistic therapies such as homeopathic and various diet therapies it has been done. The first key is the desire to want to heal the diabetic condition and its causes. If you only want to “manage” it, over time its [...]
Not only will tulips and cherry blossoms be in bloom in May, throughout the country Women’s Health programs will be in full force. The week of May 10 – 16 2009, is National Women’s Health Week. Check this site to see what is going on in your state. Many programs are free or low cost. [...]
The article below outlines some of the challenges that are thrust on a child when a parent is sad or depressed. Homeopathic care (with a qualified homeopath) can offer solutions to those seeking an alternative to allopathic care. Homeopathy is of help for the entire family and as the article below suggests, health services must [...]
If for some reason you need to take pharmaceutical drugs, protect yourself and loved ones by reading the package inserts. According to this research adverse drug events happen to the the tune of $3.5 billion dollars, and those are the reported incidents. The new Food and Drug Administration drug package insert: implications for patient safety [...]
We’re having a holistic health fair. The why is simple, there is a need. From time to time I do informal research into if an individual is aware of natural therapies or alternative forms of healing or how to care for themselves beyond the “give me a pill approach”. Perhaps, it doesn’t come as a [...]
I thought I’d share just how wonderful my feet feel! Yes, I give reflexology sessions, and I appreciate that people enjoy our sessions together and experience relief and healing. Well, I love when I can get a session in too. Many of the areas of the foot you can reach on your own foot, but [...]
Join me this evening on the radio (1/19). I’m a guest on Magical Mother tonight at 7pm for their weekly broadcast of Mastering A Joyful Life on www.harambeeradio.com. Special guest: Continum Wellness proprietor and Homeopath Catherine (Senbita) Carter. call in at 1-866-851-5279 with your questions and comments on health, wellness, rejuvenation etc… I look forward [...]
Sour Economy Sweetens Americans on Herbal Meds The choice between $75 prescription sleeping pills or a $5 herbal alternative is a no-brainer for Cathy and Bernard Birleffi, whose insurance costs have skyrocketed along with the nation’s financial woes. The Calistoga, Calif., couple seem to reflect a trend. With many Americans putting off routine doctor visits [...]
