As with most drug therapies, antibiotics treat the symptoms of an illness. The antibiotics kill the bacteria that cause disease, but the sad state of affairs is that the overuse of antibiotics has made them less effective in fighting bacteria. The concern is that with the repeated doses of antibiotics, they have become less effective and they often even have negative side effects. Certainly if you are taking these kinds of medications, it is imperative to supplement your diet with natural remedies such as vitamin C and live yogurt to supply essential bacteria. Learn about the benefits of homeopathy, especially how it supports vital health! HELP FROM NATURE The aim and benefits of classical homeopathy treatments are to simply empower…
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Women’s Holistic Wellness: Healthy Habits for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and specific tender areas of soft tissue. It is often difficult to diagnose, due to the lack of a specific laboratory test, but it is estimated that there are 3-6 million fibromyalgia sufferers in the US alone. The causes of FM are still unclear, though recent studies have theorized that it may arise following a period of trauma, illness, or following a period of environmental or emotional stress; and there is some speculation on whether there may be some genetic susceptibility. Though there is no known racial or age predisposition to FM, it does seem to originate in patients between the ages of 20…
Homeopathy: A Window into this Dynamic Holistic Medicine
Homeopathy is a modality, I love. I’ve fallen in love with it more after the 3 years of study I completed at American Medical College of homeopathy. I’ve been using homeopathic remedies and herbal medicine since I was about 9 or 10 years old. I was fortunate enough to be raised by my mother who is in holistic medicine. So when I went into conventional medical school I was able to understand holistic approaches in detail. What is homeopathy you might ask? Homeopathy is not to be confused with herbal medicine. Homeopathy is a diluted remedy whereas herbal medicine comes from the root, steam or bark of a plant. Homeopathy is diluted many times over. This is why there are…