Print this entryWith so many people looking to save money it is no wonder that home remedies are starting to see a rather significant increase in usage. What used to be simply a way to avoid going to the doctor has now turned into ways to save money, avoid doctors, use natural remedies and also treat problems at home without the need for specialized care. The exact type of home remedy that is best for your needs will likely vary…
Print this entryHomeopathy is the practice of creating unique remedies to treat common diseases. Homeopaths prepare medicine using small dosages of substances that are toxic to most people. There are several, basic principles that are important in the practice of homeopathy. Keep reading if you want to learn more about what this means and how it can be used to heal your body and mind. The Main Idea Samuel Hahnemann invented homeopathy and advanced its ideas during the 18th century….
Print this entryAs you embark on your journey of natural and holistic health, you will come across the use of natural herbs often. These are used in homeopathy, where you are healing physical and medical conditions with more natural remedies. Healing herbs are the same herbs you have in your herb garden or that you use to season your food, but can also have a lot of medicinal properties at the same time. Here are some of our favorite healing…
Print this entryAs women, we have many ways with which to approach our health from a holistic perspective. As you most likely know, holistic medicine focuses on the whole person and tends to look at things from the lens of mind, body, and spirit. How does a holistic approach differ from a more conventional approach? A conventional or allopathic approach to health favors pharmaceutical medicine as the best course of action for numerous diseases. However, one of the criticisms of…
Print this entryNaturopathy Versus Conventional Medicine The digital age came upon us and brought us to an ever changing landscape of medical innovations. From the most advanced medical procedures to the breadth of health knowledge systems available to patients and physicians alike, our current state of medical affairs are offering us formerly unimaginable ways of dealing with a host health issues and conundrum. Yet this very same digital age we are in also exposed us to the caveat of modernity:…
Print this entryThe Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are entering retirement to the tune of 3 million per year. What does that look like for them, and how are they managing their approach to healthcare as they continue to age? Retiring Boomers are basically split into four basic categories: 1) The highly affluent 5% The highly affluent, more educated elitist baby boomer has nearly unlimited financial resources and can fare well on their own without outside assistance. 2)…