Homeopathy for Headaches and Migraines
There are hundreds of types and causes of headaches and Homeopathy is such an effective treatment, especially when your headaches are severe. When you see a Homeopath, the prescription is found after careful investigation of the individual and what is particular about...
Homeopathic Treatment of Laryngitis
This season I have had an influx of patients with laryngitis, also known as inflammation of the vocal cords causing hoarseness or lost voice. The main cause is the common cold or upper respiratory infection, however, it can also be caused by overuse (singing,...
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT OF RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
Is your constant need to move keeping you awake at night? Do you ever experience a crawling or creeping sensation in your legs that just won’t let up despite moving around and changing position? Do your legs ache or feel like pin pricks when you sit down or rest? If...
Another Option for Lyme Treatment
There is so much to look forward to when the snow begins to melt and Spring is in the air. Not only does warmer weather bring with it a stronger sense of well-being, as well as more outdoor adventures, it also brings with it something we don’t look forward to: tick...
Spring into Homeopathy!
Spring into Homeopathy! Sarah Trask, HD (RHom), DSHM With a slow start to spring this year, each and every moment of sunshine and warmth I see the vitality in people spring to life. The same goes for the trees, blossoms, grass, animals, and bugs all bursting forth....
Homeopathy- A Worthwhile Option for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to a broad spectrum of complex conditions that affect a person’s ability to communicate, as well as interact with others. It most often develops during early childhood, and early diagnosis is now taking place due to increased knowledge...
Homeopathy for Back Pain
Homeopathy has a rich history in the treatment of back pain. Whether it’s a chronic ache in the lower back, a stiff neck, or sudden episodes of sciatica, I have worked with patients across the spectrum. Homeopathic treatment can be useful in both treatment of chronic...
Homeopathic Treatment of Whooping Cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract. It starts with common cold symptoms and is characterized as a spasmodic, persistent, suffocative cough with gasping for breath. The classic “whooping”...
Homeopathic Treatment of Concussions or Post Concussive Syndrome
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, usually occurring after a blow to the head, and can also occur with a severe whiplash. Post-concussive syndrome (PCS) refers to the lingering symptoms following a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. These symptoms...
Homeopathic Treatment of Chronic Pain
If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain, there are compelling results in the way of treatment with homeopathic medicine. Chronic pain is a blanket term used to describe pain that lasts for 12 weeks or more, and can result from any one of hundreds of...
Homeopathic treatment for Fertility issues
Treating fertility has been, and still is, an important and very rewarding part of my practice as a homeopath. Infertility, frequent miscarriage and babies being born prematurely is becoming more common. Regardless of the cause, homeopathy can provide real solutions...
Holiday Stress
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, as Andy Williams stated in his very popular Christmas Song in 1963. It really is an exciting time of year, with the lights, the music, the food, the family visits, and did I mention the food?!. It’s also can be the most...
Grief as it Relates to our Physical and Mental Health
I very clearly remember the first time I was treated homeopathically for grief. I had lost someone in my life and was distraught with grief, constant sobbing, difficulty catching my breath, loss of appetite, and rushing thoughts at night, preventing me from sleeping....
Homeopathic Treatment of Constipation
Constipation is an umbrella term for a wide variety of evacuation problems. In my homeopathic practice, we place great emphasis on what goes on in the bathroom. Constipation can mean small, hard, dry stool, or a lack of urge to have a bowel movement. Some people can...
Boosting your family’s immune system for back to school
Back to school time can be exciting and stressful. Although getting back into a routine after a fun summer can feel good, the change in sleeping patterns and more exposure to germs and viruses on buses and in schools can be hard on our children’s health. While...
BEAT THE HEAT!
Heatstroke/sunstroke is something to be mindful of during the extremely hot summer temperatures. Most of us are careful not to expose ourselves to the heat for a long period of time, especially in our current climate, using varying ways to cool off and stay hydrated....
Homeopathic Treatment of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in Canada, and some would say from children to adults to the elderly, our society is experiencing an epidemic of anxiety. Most people experience feelings of nervousness or fear when faced with certain...
Homeopathic Flu Prevention
If you are worried about the flu, you are not alone. The good news is that there is a simple natural treatment available for you and your family to safely boost immunity during the winter months. Homeopaths have been using prophylaxsis (preventative treatment) for...