Chelone Glabra / Snake-Head

This is a picture of Chelone Glabra that I took from my garden. It is also known as Snake-head! no wonder, take a good look at the shape of its leaves.

I would like to share with you the MEDICINAL benefits of this plant. But please be aware that although this is a natural remedy, natural doesn't mean safe, thus do-not self-prescribe and consult your Homeopath/Natural-Medicine Health Care Provider before using it.

Here is the list:

* for Liver and Gallbladder disorders.
* to relieve nausea and vomiting.
* for treating anorexia nervosa.
* as a laxative.
* to expel parasites/worms.

In Homeopathy, it is used for treating:

* Dyspepsia.
* Hepatic diseases.
* Jaundice.
* Soreness of external parts.
* Parasite cleansing.

Isn't it amazing? ...remedies prescribed by nature!

Have a healthy day.

Image and Article by: Iman Navab
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How Homeopathic remedies limit over-exposure to sun

By: John Sherman, Homeopath (Tel: 1 250 764 2487)
Many thanks to John Sherman, for his informative article.


Sun over-exposure is exposure to enough UV radiation to cause the skin to burn.

Sunburns greatly increase the risk of freckled skin, wrinkles, leathery skin later in life and skin cancer.

The use of tanning beds and lying out in the sun result in long-term damage to the skin if done over several years.

It has probably happened to most of us at one time or another—we fall asleep in the sun or we forget to slather on the sunscreen; then we burn.

First, a few things need to be said about our obsessive “sunscreenism.”

In fact, there are a few things you may have never even considered about that sunscreen your skin absorbs.

There is a pair of doctors from the University of California who are the foremost opponents of the use of chemical sunscreens, Drs. Cedric and Frank Garland.

They point out that, although sunscreens do protect against sunburn, there is no scientific proof that they protect against melanoma or basal cell carcinoma in humans.

The Garland brothers strongly believe that the increased use of chemical sunscreens is the primary cause of the skin cancer epidemic.

They emphasize that people using sunscreen tend to stay longer in the sun because they do not get sunburn—they develop a false sense of security.

Chemical sunscreens are formulated to absorb UVB radiation; they let most of the UVA rays through.

UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are strongly absorbed by the melanocytes, which are involved both in melanin production (sun tanning) and in melanoma formation.

UVA rays also have a depressing effect on the immune system.

Anyone who has had unusual reactions to any sunscreen in the past should be cautious before using one.

You should be particularly careful if you have any allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances, especially the following: Artificial sweeteners; anesthetics such as benzocaine, procaine, tetracaine, hair dyes; sulfa medicines; water pills; and cinnamon flavouring.

Derivatives of these substances are common ingredients in most sunscreen formulas.

You also need to be especially careful when using diabetes medicine by mouth because tropical preparations can increase the side effects of these medications.

However, there are some excellent homeopathic treatments for these acute situations.

After being over-exposed to the sun a few years back, I experienced first-hand how well these remedies work and now would not be without them.

Glonoine: An excellent remedy after over-exposure to sun that borders on sunstroke.

Belladonna: The person needing this remedy will most likely have a very red, hot face and a very bad, throbbing headache accompanied by sensitivity to light.

Cuprum metallicum-Severe: Muscle cramping or twitching after over-exposure to the sun.

Urtica urens: Is a good remedy for just ordinary sunburn.

All of the above remedies you can take a 30CH potency every 15 minutes for five or six doses.

If relief is not experienced, find the next best remedy or consult your homeopath.

Although sunscreen is not a substitute for commonsense, just as seat belts and airbags are not substitutes for good driving practices, they do have their place and may save you a lot of grief later on.

Remember that true sunstroke may require immediate medical attention.

If the body temperature rises too rapidly, this can lead to collapse.

Belladonna or Glonoine can be administered if this happens while waiting for help to arrive.

Remember to drinks lots of pure water, not caffeinated beverages or sugar-laden sodas.

Stay cool.

This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as medical advice. John Sherman is a professional homeopath in Kelowna.

Anti-Miasmic Remedies:

THE LIST OF ANTI PSORIC REMEDIES


Artemisia Abrotanum, Acetic Acid, Agaricus Phalloides, Alumina, Ambra Grisea, Ammonium Carbonicum, Anacardium Occidental., Antmonium Crudum., Apis Mellificia Mellifica, Argentum Metallicum., Argentum Nitricum., Arsenicum Album., Arsenicum Iodatum., Aurum Metallicum, Baryta Carbonica., Belladonna, Benzoic Acid, Berberies Vulgairs, Borax, Bufo., Calcarea Carbonica, Causticum., Calcarea Carbonica, Arsenicum., Calcarea Phosphoricum., Carbonicum Animalis., Carbonicum Vegtabilis., Capsicum Fruitescens., Cistus Canadensis, Cantharis, Clemitis Erecta., Crocus Sativus, Cactus Grandiflorus., Conium., Crotalus Cascavella., Croton Tiglium., Cuprum Metallicum., Digitalis, Dulcamara., Ferrum Metallicum., Ferrum Phosphoricum., Flouric Acid., Graphite., Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum ., lodine, Kali Bichromicum, Kali Carbonicum., Kali Iodatum, Kali Phosphoricum, Kali Sulphuricum., Lac caninum., Lachesis Mutus, Ledum Palustre, Lycopodium Clavatum, Magnesium Carbonicum., Magnesium Muraticum., Manganum., Mezereum., Muraticum Acidicum., Natrum Arsenicum., Natrum Carbonicum., Natrum Muraticum., Natrum Sulphuricumicum., Nitricum Acid., Petroleum, Phosphorus., Phosphoric Acid., Platina Metallicum., Plumbum., Psorinum., Pyrogen., Sarsaparilla., Secale Cornutum., Seline., Sepia Officinalis., Silicea., Staphysagria.,Sulphur., Sulpuric Acid., Tarentula., Thyridon., Tuberculinum., Zincum.


LIST OF ANTI SYCOTIC REMEDIES


Argentum Metallicum., Argentum Nitricum., Arsenicum Album., Benzoic Acid , Berberies Vulgairs. Calcarea Carbonica., Arsenicum., Causticum., Clematis Erecta., Colchicum Autumnale., Dulcamara., Flouric Acid., lodine., Kali Bichromicum., Kali Carbonicum, Kali Iodatum., Lycopodium Clavatum., Magnesium Carbonicum., Natrum Muraticum., Natrum Sulphuricum., Nitricum Acid., Phosphoric Acid., Phosphorus., Psorinum, Pyrogenium., Sarsaparilla., Sepia Officinalis., Silicea, Stapysagaria., Thuya Occidentalis., Tuberculinum.


LIST OF ANTI SYPHILITIC REMEDIES


Arsenicum Album., Arsenicum Iodatum., Aurum Metallicum., Calcarea Carbonica., Arsenicum., Flouric Acid., Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum., Kali Bichromicum., Kali Carbonicum., Kali Iodatum., Lachesis Mutus., Lycopodium Clavatum., Mercurius., Nitricum. Acid., Phytolacca Decandra., Sarsaparilla., Staphysagria., Syphilium., Tuberculinum.

...another Clinical Trial

Background: The efficacy of homeopathic medicines for maintaining human health and treating disease has been extensively examined in clinical trials. However, there is a paucity of preclinical evaluations of the effects of homeopathic medicinal preparations on cellular signaling pathways relevant to the applications of these preparations.

Materials and methods: In this study, the immune-modulatory effects of Phase 6 (for the stimulation of the nonspecific defense system) and Flu Terminator® (for influenza and viral diseases) (Be Well Homeopathics Inc. Miami, FL), two homeopathic preparations developed for the purpose, were evaluated in normal human leukocyte cultures in vitro.

Results:Both Phase 6 and Flu Terminator stimulated the production of pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines by human leukocytes, although higher doses often produced a weaker response than lower doses. The carrier solvent (20% ethanol) failed to elicit any cytokine synthesis.

Conclusions: The results of the in vitro studies suggested that ultra-low concentrations of ingredients in Phase 6 and Flu Terminator were capable of eliciting a human immune response.

Source: Cheppail Ramachandran, P.K.Raveendran Nair, Richard T. Clèment, Steven J. Melnick. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 13(4): 403-408. doi:10.1089/acm.2007.6292.

April 10th - Dr. Hahnemann's Birthday

Hahnemann was born in Miessen, Germany on 10th April, 1775, and his first definition of the Simile Principle was given in an essay in Hufelands journal, in 1796.

This makes 1796 the year of birth of homoeopathy. The first edition of his "Organon of the Healing Art" was brought out in 1810. Thus, counting from this date, Homoeopathy has been claiming adherents as a science of therapeutics. During these years many illustrious physicians have adorned themselves as staunch and unwavering practitioners of this art. They have left a rich store of literature and experience for the guidance of posterity. On this occasion, when we are celebrating Hahnemanns birthday, let us recall to our minds the important instructions he has given in the Organon, which has been rightly hailed as a great landmark in medical literature.

Nobel Prize winner reports...

Source: www.homeopathyeurope.org

Nobel Prize winner reports effects of homeopathic dilutions.

In a recent study Professor Luc Montagnier, a French virologist who co-discovered HIV and who won the Nobel Prize in 2008, and his team report the results of a series of rigorous experiments investigating the electromagnetic properties of highly-diluted biological samples.

The study demonstrates that some bacterial DNA sequences are able to induce electromagnetic waves at high aqueous dilutions.

To read this NEWS, log on to:
http://www.homeopathyeurope.org/nobel-prize-winner-reports-effects-of-homeopathic-dilutions

All the best,
Iman

Homeopath Idol: Professor Bhupinder Sharma

Professor Bhupinder Sharma has been involved in health care for over thirty-three years; starting his career as a Homeopathic Physician in Government Dispensaries and continuing as a Homeopathy Medical Officer in charitable institutions. As well as being an educator and consultant in homeopathic medicine, Prof. Sharma has served as President, Vice-President and Secretary in various homeopathic associations. He is an active member of the health care community in Etobicoke and Brampton, having organized international conferences, seminars and public awareness meetings on health topics relating to homeopathy. Prof. Sharma has recently been appointed to the TRANSITIONAL COUNCIL OF THE COLLEGE OF HOMEOPATHS OF ONTARIO, and the Board of Directors of the William Osler Health Centre's Community Advisory Council. He is the founder of Homeopathic Medical Association of Canada.

All the best wishes to Dr. Sharma.