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I am enjoying another winter season with my family. I am delighted
my youngest one has learned to say and recognize “Santa”.
His little eyes are full of wonder with the festive decor and
activities. The simple things are precious. I hope that everyone has this
opportunity to appreciate the gifts of their everyday life. Thank you
to all of my clients for another great year. I am happy to assist you
in achieving your health goals! I hope you enjoy the winter edition of
the clinic newsletter. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
~ Heather Caruso
Winter
Injuries
 Winter
is a notorious time for injuries from falls. Car accidents happen when
the roads are slick, drive carefully! If you have had an accident and
are injured, immediately start using Arnica 30CH, four pellets every half hour until
you receive proper medical attention. Arnica is the best remedy for any injury. You
can alternate it with other remedies for speedy healing. It is good for
strains, sprains, bumps, bruises, cuts and breaks.
Aconite 30CH
is helpful to take the edge off the fear and shock after an accident.If you are fearful driving, take this
remedy every fifteen minutes for one hour before your drive. It can
help ease your anxiety. (Rescue
Remedy is also a very good remedy for fear and anxiety)
Mag. Phos 6X
limbers up stiff and sore muscles. It is also useful for leg cramps,
sore neck and back. This remedy helps to relax the muscle tissue
surrounding the neck and release pressure on the nerves.
Hypericum
is a great remedy for any injury where there is a lot of nerve ending,
such as the tailbone or back. Even injuries to the fingers, toes, palms
or soles are helped with the use of Hypericum.
The characteristic pains of Hypericum are
severe and the slightest motion of the arms or neck cause groans of pain.
Symphytum
is a good remedy to help knit the bones back together when there is a
break or fracture.
Ledum
is a useful remedy for sprained ankles.
You can take these remedies in a12CH or 30CH potency. For acute
conditions, take them every half an hour for two hours. After this take
the remedies, three times a day for one week. If you find that the
remedy has not helped you, contact your homeopath for a proper
consultation.
What’s Bugging
You?
According to the American
Center for
Disease Control and Prevention, there are 50 million school children
who are infected with parasites, many of whom go undetected. After
researching this article, I realized how many ways we can become
infected with parasites without our knowledge. Many people have
parasites and don’t know it. It is no wonder with all of the
modes of entry!
We can contract parasites through foods, such as produce that was
washed in contaminated water or undercooked meat. Drinking water is
said to contain parasites, such as Giardia.
We can get parasites through our skin, via the swimming in lakes or
walking in bare feet. Some insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and lice
transmit parasites. Our beloved pets and even other people can be
hosts.
Some common types of worms are roundworms (ascarids,
hookworms, pinworms, threadworms) and tapeworms. Pinworms are common in
children and cause anal itching, insomnia and restlessness. They are
1/3” long and thread like. Hookworms are transmitted through the
skin and drinking water. They cause bloody sputum, itchy feet, fever,
rash and low appetite. Threadworms are also transmitted through
drinking water and through the skin. The symptoms of this bug are
cough, bronchitis, abdominal pain, diarrhea
and gas. Tapeworms are found in undercooked meat and fish. Signs of a
tapeworm are appetite loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss.
Some bugs have more severe consequences as they can cause muscle, heart
and neurological damage. Cysts that form from parasites cause
obstructions of the intestinal tract, bile ducts and blocked lymph
ducts.
Signs and Symptoms of
Parasites:
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gas
- Bloating
- Irritable Bowel
Syndrome
- Weight Gain or Loss
- Craving for Fruits,
Alcohol or Bread
- Skin Rashes
- Hives
- Bedwetting
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- Joint and Muscle
Pains
- Allergies
- Nervousness and
Anxiety
- Nighttime Waking
- Teeth Grinding
- Immune Weakness
- Anemia
- Cysts
- Headaches
- Dark Circles under
the eyes
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How to Avoid Parasites:
- Wash hands before meals
and after touching raw meats, changing diapers or bathroom visits.
- Avoid wooden cutting
boards, or clean them with Clorox Bleach.
- Test your well water
frequently.
- De-worm your pets, do
not kiss your pets or let them sleep on your bed. Pick up their
droppings and wash your hands immediately. Don’t let your
pets eat from your plate. Feed your pets garlic as it naturally
repels bugs.
- Do not wash your
contacts in tap water. There is a parasite in tap water that
causes corneal lesions.
- Do not eat raw meat or
fish. Make sure you cook your meat, not microwave it. Smoked and
pickled meats are not cooked and may be contaminated.
- Be sure your
child’s daycare takes precautions to avoid the spread of
parasites.
- If you travel overseas,
be careful to only consume cooked foods and use bottled water.
Only eat cooked vegetables and fruits. Fresh produce may be washed
in contaminated water.
- If you use colonics, do
not use regular tap water as Giardia and
other bugs live in tap water.
- If you have poor
stomach acid, you are more susceptible to parasites. Stomach acid
usually kills any bugs that contact your stomach.
Treatment of
Parasites:
Multiple stool samples should be tested by your doctor. Bugs can
hide in the folds of the intestinal tract and be difficult to detect.
EAV is a tool that can detect if you have an imbalance in your system
which can leave you open to infestations. If you are interested in the
EAV parasite testing, please contact the clinic for further
information.
How to Survive A Doctor Who
Hates Alternative Medicine
Because I write and publish many educational articles on natural
medicine and have an active homeopathic practice, I have many
interactions with M.D.s. Communication is
typically pleasant and related to patient care. Only a minute number of
doctors, I would classify as against alternative medicine. These types
believe that diet or natural remedies are quackery and substandard to
pharmaceutical treatment. I decided to write this article with hopes of
opening communication between patients and these doctors. Maybe it will
help a few disgruntled doctors as well!
Surveys have shown that when a doctor is openly opposed to natural
remedies, people don’t stop using their supplements. They simply
stop communicating with their M.D. This can pose a problem with supplement-drug
interactions. Studies also show that more people are turning to
alternatives because they want more from the medical system.
Statistically people who seek alternative medicine are middle age,
college or university educated and higher income class. The typical
alternative health consumer is not a poor sucker being sold a snake
oil.
 Some
disgruntled doctor’s arguments against natural medicine are as
follows:
1. People don’t get proper diagnosis and treatment. The law in
Ontario
states that an alternative practitioner cannot legally
“diagnose” a disease but they can treat it. Be sure to see
a practitioner who is a member of an association that holds high
standards and is properly trained. This way you can ensure that they
will refer you to an MD if you have symptoms that need further medical
attention. No alternative practitioner should request a patient not do
regular check ups with their Doctor.
2. I know nothing about natural remedies, so you shouldn’t use
them. If a Medical Doctor doesn’t know about natural medicines,
there are training facilities within the medical community that can
enlighten them. Many pharmacies have manuals of drug-vitamin-herb
interactions and are easily accessible. Many doctors feel rushed and
only spend two to three minutes per patient. This time frame makes it
impractical to discuss diet and supplements.
3. Natural remedies are not standardized and there is no study on
complimentary medicine. Supplement companies are now required to submit
products to the government for a approval and
receive a number similar to a “drug identification number”.
Many products have been standardized and are pharmaceutical grade.
There are companies that do laboratory testing on their products to
ensure their quality, for example AOR, Genestra,
Douglas Labs and Metagenics. There is more
interest in funding for pharmaceutical drugs because herbs, vitamins
and food extracts cannot be patented. The majority of the interest lies
in what products are profitable to manufacture. There has been scientific
study of many natural supplements; certainly there is no comparison to
budget for the studies on drugs.
Some links to research on complimentary medicine are as follows:
The Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Research
Find Articles online at www.findarticles.com
Harvard Medical School
Medline Plus for
Alternative Medicine
National Institute of Health, National Centre for Complimentary
Medicine and Alternative Health http://nccam.nih.gov/health/decisions/
4. Natural treatments are a cash grab and waste of money. Many
people do pay out of pocket for natural treatments. Doctors are paid by
our tax dollars, despite the feeling that their services are somehow
“free”. Vitamins and supplements are much less expensive
then pharmaceuticuals. They have less harmful
side effects and are easily accessible. Vitamins, supplements and
dietary advice save our burdened healthcare system by helping to
prevent and treat disease. You cannot put a price tag on your health.
However, you can write to your MP to request they take a stand on
choice for healthcare. Perhaps in time we will see homeopathy covered
by OHIP, it was practiced in hospitals in the ‘60’s. It
would be nice to have the Medical Doctors and Homeopaths working
together for the benefit of the patient. The HPRAC is requesting the
Ministry of Health regulate Homeopaths. In the next few years, most
people should be covered through their insurance for visits.
Tips for dealing with a
disapproving doctor:
- Tell the Doctor what you are taking as
far as natural supplements. You don’t need to ask for
permission. They may have some good information with regards to
drug interactions.
- If you would like to try a natural
remedy before resorting to medication, ask your Doctor, if you
could try a dietary change or natural supplement and follow up
again in a few months. If there is no change, you are open to
receiving the necessary medical treatment. This approach is
flexible and your doctor may be open to further negotiation.
Sometimes your condition may require medication, keep an open
mind!
- If you have a condition that is not
helped with prescription medication and would like to get off of
it, ask for supervision in doing this. It is not safe to stop
medications. There may be negative consequences and supervision is
necessary.
- Ask for side effects of the medication.
Ask if the side effects are worth the use of the medication as
compared to the complaint. For example, medications to treat fungus
toe nails can cause liver damage. Would it be necessary to take an
internal medicine or could a topical work? What percentage of
cases gets side effects? Just because a medication has side
effects, doesn’t mean every patient will get them.
- If you are open and respectful in
receiving their wisdom, they may reciprocate. Simply offering your
Doctor respect and listening to his suggestions, may make him more
open to negotiation.
- If you cannot agree with your Doctor,
seek the help of a Homeopath, so at least one professional will be
able to counsel you on drug and supplement interactions.
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About
the Clinic
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More
new testing is available!
Not only does the clinic have over 280 foods for sensitivity
testing, we now have bacteria, parasite and virus testing
available using Electrodermal
Screening. We have over 90 vials of bugs that can be tested!
Word of
Mouth is still the best advertisement!
When you refer a
friend, you are thanked with a $10.00 gift certificate
for Hooper’s Pharmacy or Traditional Homoeopathy. Thank you
everyone for all of your referrals, I truly appreciate your faith
in natural medicine and in letting me help your friends and
family achieve their health goals.
Winter Holidays!
The clinic will be closed for 2 weeks from December 23rd to
re-open on January 8th.
Our Online
Appointment Manager
Our Online Appointment Manager is working well. If you would
like to book an appointment online, login by clicking on the
appointment book icon on the main page of www.carusohomeopathy.com .
If you want a time that is not available, I am quite flexible,
please email me at carusohomeopathic@bellnet.ca
or call the office at 1-866-249-5755 or 519-827-9237.
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Did you know.....
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1. According to the BMJ (British Medical Journal) 2000;
320:1561 (10 June) Doctor Strikes are Good for Your Health!
Death rates in Israel
plummeted when Medical Doctor’s went on a strike to oppose
the government’s wage contracts. The only area of Israel
who didn’t have a reduction in the death rate was Netanya, which had a “no strike”
clause in their contract. See this link:
BMJ
Article
2. If you have had more then five flu shots, you are at a ten
fold risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.
According to Dr. Hugh Fudenburg M.D, an
immunologist who served on the immunology advisory panel for the
World Health Organization, stated that, “If an individual
has had 5 consecutive flu shots between 1970 - 1980 (the years of
the study) his/her chance of developing Alzheimer's Disease is 10
times greater than if they had 1, two or no shots."
When asked why, Dr. Fudenberg stated
that it is due to the mercury and aluminum
that is in every flu shot. The gradual mercury and aluminum buildup in
the brain causes cognitive dysfunction. Dr. Fudenberg's
comments above were from his speech at the NVIC International
Vaccine Conference, Arlington
VA September, 1997.
Whether these rates are the same in Canada is not known.
Why not improve your immune
system naturally using Vitamin A, C and Zinc? You can take Influenzinum
9CH, one vial per week instead. This helps to ward off the flu
without the side effects of a vaccination.
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Interesting Quips
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Healthy
Proverbs and Rib Ticklers
Q. Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?
A. He had low elf esteem!
Q. What do you call Santa Claus after he has climbed down into
your fireplace?
A. Krisp Kringle!
Q. Where does Frosty keep his money?
A. In a Snow Bank!
Why decorate fir trees?
This can be traced back to Roman times but was thought to be
first introduced into this country in 1841 by Prince Albert. The custom of
hanging fruit and baubles is both pagan and Christian. The
decorations were originally used to symbolize the fruits of the
earth and the fiery sun. These today are seen in the form of
tinsel and baubles, to my cat’s delight!
According to a 1995 survey, 7 out of 10 British dogs get
Christmas gifts from their doting owners.
Interesting
Bools On Various Subjects:
Guess What Came to Dinner?
by Ann Louise Gittleman
In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of Guess What Came to Dinner?,
health expert Ann Louise Gittleman
informs readers about the role of parasites in many ailments,
from allergies to chronic fatigue syndrome and bowel disorders.
The book offers practical advice to parasite-proof your food and
water and explains breakthrough methods of detection,
anti-parasitic treatments, and herbal cures.
ISBN 1583330968
An Inconvenient Truth, DVD
by presidential candidate Al Gore. This is an excellent DVD on
the effects of global warming. There are some interesting and
startling facts on our impact on the environment. At the end of
the presentation, there are some useful tips on how we can each
make a difference with the environment. By simply banning some
chemicals, we have already made a positive impact on the ozone
layer.
- Use
energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.
- Walk,
ride or carpool wherever you can.
- Drive
a fuel efficient vehicle, like a hybrid car.
- Recycle
- Write
your government
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Tips
for Treating Acute Sinusitis
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The sinuses are air filled pockets in the skull that are
interconnected to the nose and throat. Their main duty is to help
drain mucous away to protect the lungs. There are sinuses located
above the eyes, on both sides of the nose and behind it and behind
the cheekbones. Chronic sinusitis can be caused by allergies,
smoking, dental problems, immune deficiency, irritants and nasal
polyps. Chronic cases should receive professional homeopathic
guidance as there are many factors to rule out. Acute sinus problems
usually arise from a bacteria or virus. People tend to get sinus
infections from flying, due to the air pressure changes.
According to the book, Prescription
for Nutritional Healing, by Phyllis and James Balch,
symptoms of sinusitis are fever, cough, headache, loss of smell
and ear, tooth and facial pain. The nose may be obstructed with
yellow or green mucous. Some people have found that using a Neti Pot works
well. It is a vessel shaped like an “Aladdin’s
lamp” that holds a solution of salt water. When you pour
the saline solution up the nose, it helps to draw out the mucous
from the sinus. You can find Neti Pots
at your local health food store.
Acute cases of sinusitis can be helped greatly with
homeopathic remedies. Try these remedies in a
12CH or 30CH potency, four pellets three to four times a
day for seven days. If after that time you are not completely
well, seek professional help. Hydrastis is a
remedy made from Goldenseal. This is a useful remedy for stringy,
yellow and profuse mucous. These types suffer from aggravating
post-nasal drip. Kali Bich is a remedy for
affections of the mucous membranes where there is tough, stingy
mucus which adheres to the parts. They tend to have a pressing
pain in the root of the nose with green tough mucous. If the nasal
flow stops, the headache returns violently.
Pulsatilla
is a very common remedy for sinuses. The discharges are thick,
bland and yellowish green. These types are usually thirstless, despite a fever and chill. They
may have headaches and feel weepy and whine. Sometimes the pains
change place. They may have a very dry mouth, especially in the
morning from mouth breathing. Pulsatilla
types like cool and open air and hate being in a closed room.
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