cold infusions for summer – nature’s gatorade

With the onset of warmer weather, kids are susceptible to picking up some little bugs that cause what is known as summer diarrhea. A yummy, refreshing, and healthy preventive tip includes a refreshing glass of raspberry leaf tea cold infusion (i.e. raspeberry tea steeped in ice water) with a squirt of lemon. Raspeberry leaf is [...]

vaccinations – how to make an informed decision

When I get asked about vaccinations, my only advice is to consider the options and make an informed decision. It can be a very hard to decision to make for some parents. And yet for others, it is very easy. There are many parents who have personally witnessed their child’s health decline after vaccinations, yet [...]

GERD in infants and children

Lately, I have been seeing many infants and children on proton-pump-inhibitors for GERD – or gastro-esophageal reflux disease, which causes acid reflux or heart burn. Recently, an article in the CBC featuring a pediatrician states that medical Doctors are over-prescribing these medications in what may be normal physiology  http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/10/20/baby-cry-spit-up-acid-reflux.html I do agree with this pediatrician, [...]

case study: dry cracked hands

This remedy often gets overlooked as a possible children’s remedy. I had a young patient come in with extreme dryness and cracked skin on the back of the hands, to the point of bleeding – aggravated during the winter. I investigated for other symptoms, and found that there was a great sensitivity to riding in [...]

got non-dairy milk?

When thinking of infant and child nutrition, it is important to first make the observation. Is your child reacting to what you are giving? Does either parent express a food sensitivity or allergy? The most common question in practice is, what is the best nutritional advice? And this is a complex answer because it depends [...]

documentary film on homeopathy in the making

Blind Dog Films is currently creating the first ever documentary on the miracles of homeopathy. The director and the crew are traveling the world and collecting some pretty amazing stories on the use homeopathy for certain conditions. The filmmaker Laurel Chiton, is a very committed and is looking forward to presenting her work. She is [...]

homeopathy for teething

Here is a list of the most common teething remedies. Keep in mind that for a remedy to work, it is best to match the best indicated remedy with the characteristic symptoms of your child. This includes the symptoms of teething such as the appearance of the gums, fever, pain extending to ear or throat, [...]

Case studies in children: homeopathy more than just placebo

As a scientist, I question everything and seek. As a doctor, I expect the unexpected. As an artist, I love what is. As a human, I develop awareness. When I first came across homeopathy, I thought, how on earth would this ever help someone? It is ultra-low dose medicine. Intrigued by mystery, I searched deeply [...]

Hot socks and buggy viruses!

A simple home remedy for summer colds and flus. The coldness at the feet draws circulation downward and helps move lymphocyte and other immune cells around to stimulate your body in defending itself: Take a pair of thin white cotton socks and soak in cold water. Ring out so they are not dripping wet. Bring [...]

Omega balance in pregnancy reduces eczema

The poly-unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) omega 6 creates inflammation through arachidonic acid. Foods high in omega 6 include red meat, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, red peppers. Omega 3′s – found in fish oil – couterbalance omega 6′s and reduce inflammation. Because fish is contra-indicated in pregnancy due to the mercury, many women are deficient in [...]