A Homeopath’s blog

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): Fatigue/Tiredness Increased sensitivity to cold Constipation Dry skin Weight gain Puffy face Hoarseness Muscle weakness Elevated blood cholesterol level Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness Pain, stiffness or...

We spend on average 1/3 of our lives asleep. To busy people this may seem like a waste of precious time; and often when we are running on a tight schedule, sleep is the first thing to be sacrificed. Sleep is vital for all aspects of our health and wellbeing, however...

What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine. The word Homoeopathy is derived from the Greek “homoios” meaning “like” and “pathos” meaning “suffering”. In treating an illness, it takes into account the unique mental, emotional and physical...

What is Serotonin?  Serotonin functions as a mood regulator, aids in digestion and sleep, and impacts the way we process our emotions. Symptoms of Low Serotonin Levels: Depressed mood Anxiety Panic attacks Aggression Irritability Trouble sleeping Appetite changes...

Your mind muscles, just like your physical muscles, need challenges that stretch their limits and in so doing they can grow their focus powers. Here are some exercises that will beef up your focus so that you can begin to lift heavier cognitive loads: Increase the...

It seems like women are always dealing with hormonal changes and imbalances. Puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause - the changes never stop! Hormones are responsible for so much in the body. Where do you start, and how do you know if your hormones are out...

Wintertime sniffles are often blamed on the weather, but the real cause might be something that the forecast didn’t mention – the climate in our homes.  Winter allergies have become a growing problem and can be aggravated by spending too much time indoors;...

They say change is as good as a holiday, and a change in season is the perfect time to start altering your diet and lifestyle for the better. Taking proactive steps towards boosting your immune system now could make all the difference before the sickly season arrives....

Do you always feel tired, but can’t explain it? Do you feel overwhelmed by the least stressful situations and find that you lack the energy to resolve problems? Do you lack enthusiasm or have a low libido (sex drive)? Do you struggle to wake up in the mornings even...

Insulin resistance (also known as pre-diabetes) doesn’t happen overnight. When your diet consists mostly of carbohydrates like pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes, an abundance of rapidly absorbed sugars, and empty calories, your cells slowly become resistant to the...