Community Login

Arhive Title: Donna Powers

Mumps Making the Rounds…In the Vaccinated…Again

Mumps in the Vaccinated Mumps are in the news in Calgary…again…and in the vaccinated. This is not the first outbreak and it will not be the last. These outbreaks, in the vaccinated population have been happening and reported since the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. “In 2007 and 2008 Alberta experienced an outbreak, with 266 … Read more

For the Men in Your Life

My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer years ago…about 20 years ago or so. Rather than invasive surgery, chemo or radiation he chose to use homeopathy and diet/nutrition to see what would happen. Turns out, he was diagnosed clear at a follow up appointment. When he said to his doctor, ‘So I’ve been cured.’ the … Read more

Sitting, Slow Medicine, Sick Kids and Our Spiritual Journey

Happy Valentine’s Day! Wishing you a love-filled day today and every day. Today’s message is just for you…when you give all you have to help your loved ones feel better. As mothers and women (and yes…some pretty terrific dads too…and nannies) we have been caring for sick ones from generation to generation. From hot steam … Read more

Remember Small in the Midst of Today’s Fear and Violence

Make me sweet again, fragrant and fresh and wild, thankful for any small event. – Rumi Small for me is our tiny grandson Odin. His needs are simple…warm milk, dry diapers, sleep, being held, learning how to smile, learning how to reach, playing in the bath water, watching the snow fall and the wood stove … Read more

What Would Hildegard Do?

Heads up! Today’s newsletter is a little longer than usual, so grab a cup of whatever gives you comfort and give yourself the gift of time to curl up and read about healing a la Hildegard of Bingen via author Victoria Sweet. Please feel free to write to me and let me know what you … Read more

The Winter Vomiting Bug: AKA Norovirus or Norwalk

POOP and MORE POOP The plea came from one of the parenting FB groups…please please tell parents that homeopathy can help with Norwalk virus! So here you go…a newsletter about poop…again. I seem to have a few of poop-related posts on the website. You will find the post on traveller’s diarrhea will have similar information … Read more

Coughs: Not All Are Created Equal

“My dear doctor, I am surprised to hear you say that I am coughing very badly, as I have been practicing all night.” John Philpot Curran You call your homeopath saying, “Our child has a cough and the constant hacking is driving us all crazy. She is coughing all the time. I have tried (insert … Read more

Technology and Teething – Huh!?

  Today’s newsletter is a reprint…or a video rerun…of something I recorded about 3 years ago. I am encouraged. For some time now I have been averse to creating any more videos but maybe I will record more!  Watch for it. There is a mention of the Vaccine Free: Now What? 12-week course in the … Read more