Author Archives for Lynn Amara
Psoriasis as a Risk Factor in Heart Disease…
Here is some news about psoriasis that is taking some time to filter into the general public knowledge: there is a link between psoriasis and heart disease. “You’re At Risk (for heart disease) If… You smoke; load up on saturated fats; don’t exercise; or have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a family history [...]
Better Parenting…
Are you or someone you know working towards more harmonious parent child relationships? The Fair Oaks Parks and Rec Center is hosting a Love & Logic Parenting Class; go to: http://activenet8.active.com/fairoakspark/. The course description is thus: Love and Logic is a parenting philosophy devoted to helping parents raise responsible kids. This entertaining 6 week video [...]
The Flu and Oscillo…
Have you seen the TV commercials for Oscillococcinum? They are short and sweet, a great way to introduce folks to homeopathy. I like their slogan: Bring Out the Health Within. If you have not seen the commercial, check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/boironusa#p/a/u/0/2J5_SpWcx2M For more suggestions on how to deal with flu symptoms see my previous [...]
Hot Flashes and Homeopathy…
So you have hot flashes. You are going through menopause or you are perimenopausal and maybe you just get hot, so you think, that can’t be hot flashes. You might perspire, you might not. You might turn bright red. Or not. You might get cold first and then hot. You might feel a wave or [...]
What are you eating?
So today I learned in a more personal way why it is best to eat organically. Maybe you heard the news: there is a California State interior quarantine for both Placer and Sacramento counties because of the Oriental fruit fly. I was working in my local community garden this morning and was present when the [...]
News about Whooping Cough
It has been in the news: there is a definite whooping cough epidemic going on in California. Whooping cough (Pertussis) tends to be endemic (always existing at a low level) in the Greater Sacramento region. I first got whooping cough when I moved to this area in the late 1980’s. I have had whooping cough [...]
Acne and Homeopathy Part 2
Let me stress again, that because acne is a sign that there is inflammation in the body, constitutional homeopathic care is essential. Constitutional care will raise your general level of health and decrease the overall inflammation in your body. This will take time. Here are some things to consider while receiving homeopathic care: Have you [...]
Acne and Homeopathy Part 1
Because acne is a sign that there is inflammation in the body, constitutional homeopathic care is essential. Constitutional care will raise your general level of health and decrease the overall inflammation in your body. This will take time. Here are some things to consider while receiving homeopathic care: Have you cleaned up your diet? Less [...]
In the News… April 2010
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius responded to a question during her appearance at the National Press Club April 6. Sebelius was asked about the role of alternative medicine in health care reform—whether things like acupuncture or homeopathic remedies will or should be covered. Sebelius diplomatically avoided taking a stand on the value of alternative medicine, and [...]
How to Ruin Your Feet Part 1
Wear Flipflops Wearing flipflops or ANY sandal or shoe that does not have a back strap will ruin your feet. Yes, ruin. How? When you wear footwear that does not have a back strap, your toes grab unto the sole bed so that the footwear does not fly off your foot while you are walking. [...]