California says, “Bye, Bye Thimersoral” Tuesday, July 4, 2006 Vaccines typically contain dubious chemicals which are hazardous to our health. Thimerosal banned from kids’ vaccines Regulation also applies to pregnant women but exception made for the rare but deadly Japanese encephalitis virus By By Dorsey Griffith SACRAMENTO BEE, Jul. 04, 2006 http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/state/14963917.htm SACRAMENTO – Vaccines…

Difference between a Homeopath & a Naturopath? Sundya, July 2,2006 by Marilyn Freedman What’s the difference between a homeopathic doctor and a naturopathic doctor?” Both can treat the same ailments. A naturopath may use a variety of different methods, each of which have been studied at a cursory level, including homeopathy, which comprises of approximately…

Moo For Homeopathy! Saturday, June 24, 2006 by Marilyn Freedman There was an article in the BBC News, Monday, 19 June 2006 – Vets protest over homeopathy plan – “A group of vets has said they are concerned by European Commission proposals to legitimize the use of homeopathic remedies for animals”. Why is it that…

Is Believing Seeing June 2, 2006 by Marilyn Freedman Which do you think is the stronger position: Seeing is believing or Believing is Seeing? It’s all about perception. I remember getting e-mails screaming out from the subject field, “EYE OF GOD!” What is your first reaction to this picture? It was taken by the Hubble…

Regulation of Homeopathy- New Directions In Ontario June 11, 2006 The Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council has just released their recommendation to the Minister of Health recommending homeopathic practitioners in Ontario be regulated. Some would call this a good thing. I am happy about it. Homeopathy is legally practiced in Ontario, and, up until now,…

June 18, 2006by Marilyn Freedman  recently bought a pair of Nike “Free” athletic shoes for cross-training for both my son and myself. The premise behind the shoe is simple: it is designed to mimic going barefoot. Rather than supporting every movement of the foot, the shoe allows the foot to move more naturally, encouraging the…

Hobson’s Choice Saturday, May 20,2006 by Marilyn Freedman I own a Russell Hobbs electric kettle that I inherited about 25 years ago. It probably cost $60 then. A few days ago I was making a cup of tea for a new patient when the cord suddenly ignited into flames. We sat through the 2 hours…