As Influenza season draws closer, you can expect the Avian Flu scare machine to be working overtime soon. The local and national media, in its attempt to warn people of what may be coming, is scaring people in the process. All over we hear stories from highly qualified individuals warning us of this potential pandemic. Michael Osterholm, M.D., former state epidemiologist in Minnesota, told U.S. News and World Report in June 2005, "We're screwed" if the virus hits the human population … [Read more...]

One of the most distressing phenomena I have encountered in my years as a classical homeopath is one that I call "Health or Husband."You may have seen it yourself in your friends, family or perhaps even yourself. A woman has a particular health problem. She has sought help from conventional medicine, but is not satisfied with the results - perhaps side-effects, a gut feeling that it isn't really the best course of action, or simple ineffectiveness. On the recommendation of a friend or … [Read more...]

On January 31, 2006, the Minnesota Health Care Solutions Series joint committee meetings met at the state capitol to discuss cost containment for health care in the state of Minnesota. Those senators and representatives who actually attended and stayed for the entire session received a great education. Those testifying included practitioners of naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture. Western medical doctors also were present, however most of them did not stay to hear the … [Read more...]