Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

The holiday has officially begun, and we often find ourselves plagued with illness! So,the following information is just some general advice to help you stay healthy this holiday season, and boost your immune system along the way. I realize that we all indulge at times, and your only human if you do! By trying to incorporate some the tips below, you will be able to indulge the whole holiday season, and not miss out on any great holiday parties!! Remember; never underestimate the healing power of sleep!

Ø Eat well-balanced meals and avoid foods that suppress your immunity, such as high sugar and processed foods.

Ø Daily intake of a well-balanced multi vitamin/mineral. This will support your immune system by providing you with all the required vitamins.

Ø Take 1000 IU of Vitamin D daily. Canadians need to take Vitamin D as we are deficient of this vitamin during the fall and winter season. Daily intake will increase your energy and boost your immune system!

Ø Take 400 IU of Vitamin E daily. Vitamin E is high in gamma- tocopherol, which has anti-inflammatory qualities.

Ø Buffered Vitamin C 1000mg daily. If you are feeling worn out, you can take this amount up to 3 times daily.

Ø Drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily, will keep you well hydrated. This also helps to flush out the toxins.

Ø Avoid exhaustion. This lowers your immunity and greatly increases your risk of infection. Try to get at least 8 hours of GOOD sleep nightly.

Ø Remember to wash your hands. Hand sanitizers are good for when you are not close to a restroom. Clean commonly used surfaces often. Vinegar is a great sanitizer for household surfaces!

Homeopathy is a useful tool to have readily available. Homeopathy stimulates the healing response that is already in process; further strengthening the body’s own immune system!

Yours in health,

Amanda

Just a little humour

I came across this cartoon, while reading a monthly newsletter; Homeopathy4Everyone! It made me laugh, so I thought I would share it with all of you! I always wonder where artists come up with their material, and would be quite interested in seeing the skeptics version of this cartoon. Please note, that I support allopathic (western) medicine! I believe that all forms of healing need to work together holistically, for everyone to experience true health!

Yours in health,

Amanda

Ten Reasons to Use Homeopathy

1. Effective Medicine
Homeopathy can be an extremely effective system of medicine when used correctly. It can provide long-lasting relief from many conditions and illnesses, including injuries and emergency situations.

2. Natural Action
Homeopathy works by stimulating the body's own natural defense mechanism to promote health and to resist infection and susceptibility to disease. Although gentle, the results can be powerful and long lasting.

3. Holistic
Homeopathy treats the whole individual, acting on the mental and emotional levels as well as the physical level.

4. No Harmful Side Effects
Homeopathic treatment offers a gentle and non-invasive approach to health. When used correctly, it produces no toxic side effects, no dependency or addiction, and no withdrawal.

5. Cost Effective
Homeopathic medicines are surprisingly inexpensive when compared to over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

6. Fast -Acting First -Aid Relief
Homeopathy can be safely used at home or in the workplace to provide rapid relief for minor problems such as bruises, simple burns, sprains, insect bites, gastric upset, etc. However more serious or long-lasting complaints should be treated by a qualified homeopath.

7. Not tested on Animals
Homeopathic medicines are tested only on healthy humans in order to determine the range of action of each remedy.

8. Complementary Medicine
Homeopathic medicines may be used independently or along with conventional drugs and other therapies (with the full knowledge of your health providers). It can often alleviate side effects of conventional treatments (e.g., chemotherapy).

9. Health &Well-Being
Homeopathy improves health generally, rather than merely alleviating localized symptoms. It provides a balanced level of overall health and an increased sense of well-being and quality of life. By boosting the body's immune system, homeopathy can help improve a person's resistance to illness and infections.

10. Medicine of the Future
Homeopathy is the second most widely-used system of medicine in the world. It is available in most countries and is gaining in popularity as an alternative to conventional medicine.


The following list was written and provided by the Canadian Society of Homeopaths  www.csoh.ca

Introduction To Homeopathy

The word "homeopathy" is derived from two Greek words: homoios which means "similar" and pathos which means "suffering." The basic concept of homeopathy is the principle of similars, or as it is often referred to as the Law of Similars.  To explain this, every substance which is capable of producing a set of symptoms in a healthy human being, is also capable of curing similar symptoms in a sick person!

The beauty of homeopathy, is that it stimulates a natural healing response. The body express symptoms, and these are signs that the body is already attempting to fight against infection or stress. Homeopathic remedies mimic and enhance the bodies defenses, they do not inhibit or suppress it!

Homeopathic medicine has been practised since 1790, in Europe. The British Royal Family has used and supported homeopathy since the 1830's! Many other famous individuals from the past and present, advocate for homeopathy, the following list is just a few:

• Queen Elizabeth II
• Louisa May Alcott
• Nathaniel Hawthorn
• David Beckham
• Tina Turner
• Paul McCartney
• Dizzy Gillespie
• John Wayne
• Catherine Zeta-Jones
• Suzanne Somers
• Dr. Phil
• Priscilla & Lisa Marie Presley
• Jennifer Aniston
• Orlando Bloom
• Mark Twain

Homeopathy, is cost effective! So you do not have to be famous or rich,  to experience the healing art of homeopathy!

Yours in health,
Amanda

Welcome

I am so excited to share my new blog with you! I am hoping to use this forum for educational purposes, and to support how homeopathy is a truly amazing form of complementary medicine. There is an over abundance of information on the Internet, and lets face it, homeopathy is not easy to understand! Become informed, so that you can make a decision, that is based on facts not fear or ignorance.
I believe that everyone has a right to make their own choice, so become informed about your health care options, and make a choice that works for you and your family!

Yours in health,
Amanda