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by Donna Powers
Yule Blues Part 1 – Darkness into Light and Lessons from Nature
At the risk of being a ‘downer’ but in the spirit of self-care in a month of seasonal hectic activity and deadlines, I am updating a newsletter that I wrote 10 years ago when I was first entering the world of e-zines, newsletters, and what we know of as blogs these days. The message is still … Read more
Whooping Cough Reboot: The 100-Day Cough (aka Pertussis)
An outbreak of whooping cough in Central Alberta has been officially declared. In May 2013 I wrote about a diagnosed case from my practice (the whole family did well and yes…the child who had whooping cough had been diagnosed by the doctor). The child recovered nicely and the rest of the family was spared…the best … Read more
Homeopathy and a Whole Lot of Momma Love
As a mom you know you would go to any lengths to keep your child safe, help them heal from sickness, and make sure they stay healthy and strong. But what happens when you have an unheard-of diagnosis for your baby? What happens when you realize that your child may need more support than you … Read more
Itchy Itchy Scratchy Scratchy
Seems that November is the declared month for Eczema. Now you know! Eczema is a chronic condition or can become chronic. This is a condition where a consult with a homeopath is your best option. And homeopathy has success with eczema…supporting healing from the inside out rather than treating the skin symptom only. Conventional treatment … Read more
Frankenstein Flu with a Side of Sore Throat
A few bits and pieces of news today before we get to the ‘season of sickness’ and what the month of November brings! CONGRATULATIONS to the first graduates of the Western College of Homeopathic Medicine! WOOHOO! Four years of hard work, studies, exams, and some celebrations thrown in to keep balance, and you have done … Read more
Two Years, 100 Newsletters, A Road Trip, and Remembrance
This week we are celebrating with you 100 issues of the weekly Powers of Homeopathy newsletter. Woohoo!! Thank you to those who have been with us from the very first and to those of you who have joined somewhere in the last 100 issues! Your feedback and comments are always welcome and we are looking forward to … Read more
Sunshine and Homeopathy: Your Best Travel Companions. Ever.
Winter in the northern climates is fast approaching, and if you are like me, you are already making plans to hightail it out of the snowy storms to warmer havens for at least a couple of weeks this winter! The trips can be expensive AND much needed when December, January, and February move into longer, … Read more
Slow Medicine: Homeopathy First in the Home
What is the very first homeopathic remedy you used, whether for yourself or your child? What happened? Answer these questions on my Facebook page and you could win one of two giveaway spots for The Thinking Moms’ Revolution’s Homeopathy for Family Health eConference on November 19th! Want another chance to win? Just click to tweet the following: … Read more
Sitting, Slow Medicine, Sick Kids, and Our Spiritual Journey
You know how I feature guest bloggers every once in awhile? Everyone brings a different perspective on health, healing, and sickness and this week I am asking to hear from you, especially if you have kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, or kids in your care. We all have stories, even our own of being a kid … Read more
