Here is a book for all of you avid gardeners who are interested in treating your gardens with non-toxic and non-harmful methods. Homeopathy for Farm and Garden The Homeopathic Treatment of Plants 2nd revised edition was written by Vaikunthanath Das Kaviraj and is attracting a lot of attention. I had the chance to browse through […]
Update: In 2016 I left my practice of homeopathy to reinvent myself. I was diagnosed six months earlier with breast cancer, and made the decision to close my practice and take the time to fully heal. I wanted to take the time I needed to figure out what I wanted to do moving forward, and […]
Recently a colleague asked me for suggestions for remedies that might help with her body’s responses to international travel. She experiences sleep disturbance, a weak feeling in her body and feelings of disorientation for several days upon arrival. She has tried one of the combination homeopathic remedies for jet lag, but found it did not […]
A Family Guide – Coping with Chemotherapy Using Homeopathy by Laura Fenton. This book is designed as a resource for patients and their families. It is clearly laid out according to the common side effects that might be experienced during chemotherapy and gives suggestions for homeopathic remedies which can help to alleviate the side effects. […]
I was driving back from a workshop with Deanne Fitzpatrick yesterday, looking at the clouds and thinking about rug hooking. I spotted a cloud that was an unusual colour and when I got closer I realized it was a patch of blue sky! You know we’ve had a cloudy/rainy spring when it is difficult to […]
Insomnia can have many causes and specific symptoms, but here are three possible remedies you can try at home to resolve a bout of insomnia. Of course, if insomnia is severe or prolonged, or recurs frequently it is time to consult a professional homeopath. Many cases of insomnia respond positively to homeopathic treatment. Kali Phos […]
As of July 01 I am moving to Queen Square Building, 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 610, Dartmouth. To book appointments, please call me at 902-431-4888 or email me at meryl@merylcook.ca. Please let me know the best times to reach you and your preferred appointment times and I will respond as soon as possible. I will […]
I recently realized that this May marks my 15th year in practice. I began my practice with the Bowen Technique in May 1996 and then began taking homeopathy patients in May 2001. It amazes me to look back on the unfolding of my practice – from doing Bowen in my spare room 2 mornings a […]
Happy Mother’s Day – Homeopathic first aid that every mother should have in her diaper bag … or soccer bag … or gym bag As our children grow from babies to toddlers to teens, our bags may change, but our function as the go-to person for scrapes and spills seems never to change. […]
This book is an excellent resource for the adventure traveller. It begins with the basics of homeopathic prescribing (dosages, potencies, where to purchase remedies). There is a good discussion of immunization and prevention, helping the reader/traveler to weigh the risks of immunization against the prevalence and possible complications of various tropical diseases. I like that […]