Category Archives: Remedy Tool-Kit

Seasonally relevant resources for self-care and repair

Vitamin CIn 1935 Dr. Claus W. Jungeblut, MD at Columbia University published his success in treating polio (virus) with high doses of Vitamin C.  In 1947 he published his findings that many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, were related to Vitamin C deficiency.  In the 1950’s he published his finding that smoking one cigarette consumed 125 mgContinue reading “Forgotten research, everyday remedies”

Albizia julibrissin,  better known as the mimosa tree, is the source of an ancient herb also known as the “calming spirit” or “happiness herb.”  The herb usually contains both the bark and the flowers of the mimosa tree, although they are sometimes used separately.  In the Chinese Materia Medica, the bark is attributed with “anchoring” the spirit while theContinue reading “Albizia, the Happiness Herb”

Homeopathics are safe for all ages. You can experiment with a homeopathic remedy with virtually no risk, with most retail-available  dosages and brief use. Try some of these remedies for improving your brain function. Zinc metallicum 30c– weak memory, lethargic, slow comprehension, indecisive, evening irritability, restless legs Lycopodium 30c – doesn’t tolerate contradiction especially after intellectual fatigue,Continue reading “Homeopathics for a Better Brain”

The Pod at Health InSyncs is reported to promote sleep, improve skin tone, increase energy. It uses different colors of LED lighting, suspended above and around you. It looks a little like a space capsule that could take you into outer space – or different inner spaces?  Allow 45 minutes for a session: 20-30 minutes for theContinue reading “Have you experienced The Pod?”

Working in the garden? Starting outdoor activities again? Feeling some aches and pains as those muscles get worked more than usual? Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy of many uses, but is well appreciated  for “early garden enthusiasm” – working more hours, more muscles than you planned! Or for those first games of good weatherContinue reading “Your Best Friend for Spring: Arnica Montana”