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by Donna Powers
What is natural immunity and is it better than vaccination?
There are two primary methods through which the body can develop immunity, each with its own process and benefits. Let’s explore the two ways in which we can gain immunity. ACTIVE or NATURALLY ACQUIRED IMMUNITY Active or natural immunity means you are exposed naturally to and are susceptible to an infectious agent, called an antigen … Read more
Are there safe alternatives to vaccines?
There are alternatives to vaccines. One alternative is to have the infection naturally. Can a natural infection be safe? Yes. Are there possible risks with a natural infection? Yes. But there are also risks with vaccines. I would highly recommend two resources for vaccine information: National Vaccine Information Center in the USAVaccine Choice Canada in … Read more
Measles in the News 2024
In April 2014, I covered an outbreak of measles in Calgary with a blog. I chose a provocative title…and…got slammed publicly for it! This was my first lesson in speaking out about infectious illness and homeopathy, informed consent, and the right to choose. And this was my first experience of the abuse that gets hurled … Read more
Spotty Fevers: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Originally posted in 2013, this Hand Foot and Mouth post has been updated recently! FEVER 101: MASTERED, BUT WHAT’S WITH THE SPOTS? You’ve read the fever handout and are now feeling pretty confident about using homeopathy for fever: you get through the sleepless nights and midnight temperature spike without having to resort to pain medication. … Read more
Burns, Bumps, Bruises, and Bites: Keep Kids Safe This Summer
“Aaah, summer – that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It’s a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends.” ~ Darell Hammond Being a child of the mid-1960’s, summer was all about long days away from home, … Read more
Fevers and Febrile Seizures: Your Fever Questions Answered
My One Stop Childhood Fever Guide! Childhood fevers can put parents into panic mode!! Childhood fever and febrile seizure are one topic that has a lot of misinformation, and thanks to media advertising there is an unnecessary fear of fever. Parents can breathe a sigh of relief when they understand the benefits of fever and … Read more
Fear and Loathing in Las Coronavegas
Are you experiencing panic or fear in these unusual times? Please know that THIS IS NORMAL! Today we talk about fear, why we have fear, why it is important and the homeopathic remedies for fear that address this symptom directly – and yes fear is a symptom! And please know that you are not alone… … Read more
Shameeah – Sacred Listening to Nature and Healing
We want to offer you an opportunity to ‘listen and reconnect with nature’ by attending a Blind Shameeah weekend workshop with friend and colleague, Dr. Roland Guenther (MD Germany), homeopath and keeper of indigenous wisdom. Have you ever done something you have never done before? And decided to do it last minute before you could … Read more
Just the Remedies -Your Homeopathic Remedy Kit and How to Use It
Announcing a new online course that I have put together after many requests from family, friends and participants in some of my other e-courses called “Just the Remedies”. This is an online e-course for beginners and for those who have been using homeopathy for some time but would really like to get to know the … Read more
