Patient Factsheets
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Using Homeopathic Medicines
Reviewed: 2024 March 19 Although many opinions exist on the appropriate method to use homeopathic medicines, including specific times of day to use them, and avoidance of substances that potentially antidote their action, these can be simplified into three basic guidelines: Using Homeopathic Medicines in “Dry Doses” Using Homeopathic Medicines in a…
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Marshmallow Root Tea
Reviewed: 2024 March 19 The powdered root of the marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) plant may be consumed to sooth and protect irritated and damaged tissues the full length of the digestive tract. It may be used as a tincture or a tea, but as a tea is more widely distributed over the…
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Bowen Therapy: Treatment Aftercare
Reviewed: 2024 March 19 The Bowen Technique is a gentle, “hands-on” therapy used to relieve musculoskeletal pain and relax the nervous system. Treatments consist of a series of precise movements over various structures of the body (e.g., muscles, nerve plexuses). Sessions are generally 30 to 60 minutes long, repeated at 5 to 14…
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Healthy Eating Guidelines: A Balanced Diet
Reviewed: 2024 March 19 As the result of media reportage, it is understandable that many believe that increased consumption of specific foods (i.e., “superfoods”) is the key to a healthy diet. In fact, the three “healthy eating” practices for which there is the most scientific support are: These three practices…
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Updated: 2024 March 17 Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a safe, quick, non-invasive and painless assessment that can be used to measure and calculate a variety of anthropometric (body composition) parameters (e.g., body-fat percentage). Body composition is assessed by the passing of a mild (painless) electrical current between two sets…
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Castor Oil Compress
Reviewed: 2024 March 14 Castor oil is the product of the seed of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). Although taken internally it is potentially toxic, used externally it is safe and has many applications. Historically, castor oil compresses have been used to treat headaches, digestive and menstrual issues; support immune…