The reason I decided to become a naturopathic and homeopathic doctor was that, previously, as a psychiatric social worker on both outpatient and inpatient psych wards, I was deeply disturbed by the side effects, often permanent, of the commonly prescribed psychiatric medications of the time. Over the past forty years, since I began to specialize […]
Originally published in The Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. Claudio’s Incapacitating OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Claudio, in his mid-forties, had his first appointment with me in late 2014. Married with two children, he described himself as “outgoing, happy, and very strong about getting what I want.”He enjoyed a challenge and was considered very successful. “I […]
Why Breastfeeding Can Prevent Most Childhood Allergies I am forever indebted to the legendary naturopathic doctor, John Bastyr. As are, indirectly, many of my patients over the past 35 years. As a child I remember being allergic to chocolate. At that time my mother did the best she knew at the time—to give me white […]
Schizophrenic Patients Led Me to Homeopathy When I entered the University of Washington School of Social Work in 1974, I knew nothing about psychosis. My personal background at that time was yoga, meditation, vegetarianism, and herbs. It was in my inpatient and outpatient clinical training that I first witnessed the plight of psychotic patients—first on […]
Mysterious Medicine? So often the same conversation repeats itself, even with close friends who lead a very holistic, natural lifestyle. It starts with their casually mentioning a family member, friend, or even themselves, who suffers from a particular health problem. They may or may not ask us directly if and how homeopathy could help, but […]
We were on our way from Pucón, Chile to Prague a few weeks ago to give a homeopathic seminar. We’re talking about an hour flight to Santiago, then another 12-14 hours to Madrid (depending on wind fluctuations) and, finally, a couple of hours to Prague. I am a real road warrior veteran air traveler. Imagine […]
Sometimes Less is More It strains the mind of skeptics that medicine as gentle, natural, and diluted can have any effect, much less be one of the most powerful healing modalities on the planet. We rarely see patients who come to us first. Most have been through the revolving door of conventional therapies. And, often, […]
Original patient complaint: Scoliosis One of a myriad of myths about homeopathic treatment is that it is a slow process and that healing occurs over months or years rather than days or weeks. A second misconception is that it can be an effective modality for individuals with first-aid or acute illnesses, such as sprains and […]
Looking for a safe, natural, effective, and long-lasting answer for your migraines? Consider homeopathy. Not only is it free of the side effects of conventional medicine and safe for everyone, but it will treat all of your symptoms, not just your migraines. If your headaches are very infrequent, you may be able to treat yourself, […]
Original patient complaint: Performance Anxiety Jack, a 38-year-old investment banker from New York, was very pleasant and immaculately dressed. Married with four children, he had worked for two prominent banking institutions over the previous 16 years. “I’ve simply become way too wound up. My sleep is erratic. This year has been a crackers year for me. […]
Original patient complaint: Anxiety, Depression We have found homeopathy to be consistently effective in treating mental and emotional problems. When there is a combination of mental, emotional and physical symptoms, as if often the case, all three spheres should improve with the simillimum (the exact remedy needed by the individual). Because all symptoms result from an […]
Original patient complaint: Asthma Mary was an a thin, athletic 11 year-old child with chronic asthma. Her asthma had started at five months old, and had been severe for the next two and a half years. She was a forceps delivery. She was never breastfed, and was put on soy formula at birth. Solid food was […]
Original patient complaint: Arthritis Gina, 69 years old, had had arthritis all her life. She was a small, delicate looking woman with a pleasant demeanor. She remembered that her knees had started hurting her when she was 14. They continued to hurt until her 20’s when she got pregnant. She had always had weak ankles, and […]
A Woman with Restless Leg Syndrome, Acne Rosacea, and Chronic Fatigue Original patient complaint: Restless Leg Syndrome can be a relentlessly persistent and bothersome condition which often has no answer with conventional medicine. Judyth first heard about it decades ago when her mother, Essie, found her own solution, and wanted to share her successful discovery. […]
Original patient complaint: Down Syndrome Two Different Peas in the Very Same Pod One of the most important features of homeopathy, as compared to other forms of medicine, conventional and alternative, is the individualization of medicine selection. Homeopathy treats patients, not diseases. The prescription is based on what is unique about the person, rather than what […]
A Pain in the You Know What! Did you know that over 10% of folks in the U.S. are plagued by migraines? And that it’s considered the 8th most disabling health condition worldwide? Think not just throbbing, pulsating head pain…. as if that weren’t bad enough! Add nausea and vomiting; blurred vision; sensitivity to light, […]
If you suffer from anxiety, look no further than Homeopathy! Take it from me, I’ve been around anxious, depressed patients for 40 years—first as a psychiatric social worker, then as a homeopathic and naturopathic doctor. I don’t think I’ve ever treated a patient with anxiety who didn’t respond well to homeopathy. Homeopathy treats the whole […]
A Shockingly Effective Homeopathy Remedy for Seizures! Roger is sold on homeopathy—he’s been a faithful patient for over 22 years. The brilliance of homeopathy is that there is one best remedy to help each person. Not just one or two symptoms, but the whole person. Since there are more than 3500 homeopathic remedies, it can take […]