Author: Staff Writer

One of the principals of naturopathic medicine is that proper circulation to internal organs and tissues is a necessity for pain relief, optimal metabolic function, repair of damaged or infected tissue and for general well being. There are many ways to improve circulation and hydrotherapy, the use of alternating hot and cold water, is one of the oldest.

Infants derive their immunity and develop their own immune systems when they are breastfed. It is recommended that breast-feeding continue for up to a year for this transition to occur. As the child’s gastrointestinal system develops during this period as well, introducing solid foods in order of increasing complexity is essential for the development of their immune systems. This handout is a schedule of what foods to introduce when to facilitate proper development of the child’s immune system.

Ever wonder in the middle of the night what to do to treat an illness when the doctor in unable to be seen? This handout can provide some answers as to what can be used from the kitchen.

Everyone knows that milk is high in calcium right? Not so, almonds provide the highest concentration followed by figs and beans. These food facts and others are available on this handout.

Everyone knows that milk is high in calcium right? Not so, almonds provide the highest concentration followed by figs and beans. These food facts and others are available on this handout.

Cell salts are based upon the work of W. H. Schuessler (1821-1896), a German homeopathic physician who founded the Biochemic system, which he outlined in his Twelve Tissue Remedies. The premise of cell salts according to Schussler is that they are essential to development and functioning of a healthy body.