My Health Lenses

The Basics 

Introduction to Homeopathy

A VERY brief introduction to the history of homeopathy and its uses around the world today. Homeopathic medicines have been used successfully for over 200 years. Remedies are regulated as drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and a...

Homeopathic Remedies For Your Medicine Cabinet

Stock your medicine cabinet and first aid kit with these useful remedies and be prepared for life's little bumps, bruises, cuts, scrapes, toothaches, bad days at the office, burns, and general boo-boos. These multi-purpose remedies have been chosen f...

Individual Remedies 

The "Biggies" That Deserve Their Own Lenses

Hypericum for Nerve Pain

Hypericum perforatum, also called St. John's Wort, is the gold standard for the homeopathic treatment of shooting nerve pain, particularly resulting from injury or surgery. It has been used for centuries as an herbal medicine and today is used around...

You Need Apis in your Homeopathic First Aid Kit

Sometimes I think that the only things in the world who enjoy my garden as much as I do are the bees and wasps who hang out there. Don't let a bee or wasp sting ruin your fun this summer. Be prepared by keeping Apis on hand to bring immediate relief...

You Need Arnica in Your Homeopathic First Aid Kit

An important herbal and homeopathic remedy to keep on hand - especially for you "weekend warriors" and little ones prone to bumps and bruises. Arnica is widely used around the world for aches, pains, and injuries. It is available in a variety of diff...

Tarentula, A Homeopathic Remedy For Restless Legs

If you suffer from RLS, Tarentula hispanica can bring speedy relief and allow you to rest. Restless legs can disrupt your sleep, cause pain and emotional distress, and generally be a real pain in the....legs. The new prescription medications availabl...

A Homeopathic Remedy for Insomnia

Does your mind race at night when you're trying to go to sleep? Are you unsatistfied with or trying to avoid prescription medicines like Lunesta or Ambien? Coffea cruda is the top homeopathic remedy for sleeplessness. It is non-addictive, inexpensive...

Calendula - The wonder flower for first aid and more.

Calendula (Calendula officinallis, also called Pot Marigold or English Marigold) is used in both herbal and homeopathic medicine to speed wound healing and relieve skin irritation. It is available today in a myriad of different preparations from home...

You need Aconite in your homeopathic first aid kit

Homeopathic Aconitum nappelus is very handy remedy to have around the house and in your portable emergency kit. If you have small children or pets in the house you NEED this! Aconite can calm the panic and fear of being injured and make dealing with...

Flower Essence Therapy 

Rescue Remedy for Stress

Rescue Remedy is a popular and effective blend of 5 different Bach Flower Essences designed to ease stress. Rescue Remedy is used world wide to treat emotional stress in emergency situations and is now available in different preparations apart from t...

Flower Essence Remedies

Flower Essences are infusions of natural flowers diluted with water and are very helpful in dealing with negative emotional states. Flower Essence Remedies are approved by and regulated by the FDA as over-the-counter drugs (they are NOT herbs or supp...

Pets 

Holistic Health for Pets

Help your furry or feathered or scaled companions in times of stress or ill health with homeopathic remedies and flower essences. Many people have successfully used flower essences to help deal with fearful pets, dogs who have problems being home alo...

Food, Cooking, and Diet 

Food Allergy Testing

Many common health problems are a direct result of food sensitivities or allergies which you may not even be aware that you have. If you have concerns about your health it's a good idea to speak with your doctor about getting blood and skin tests don...

Avoiding High Fructose Corn Syrup

You know that it's not good for you, but it's in nearly everything - how can you avoid it? Unless you are super-diligent, it's hard to not let it slip in, but there are some very easy and inexpesive ways to drastically reduce your family's consumptio...

Living With an Egg Allergy

Sure, everyone knows that if you're allergic to eggs you can't eat quiche or omelettes or anything sunny side up, but did you know that eggs are used in many different types of foods and for many different reasons?

Gluten Free Treats

Needing to eat only gluten-free, or wheat-free foods shouldn't mean going without the good stuff or restricting your diet to boring meals. You CAN enjoy lots of yummy (if not entirely healthy) treats and goodies!

Quinoa - The Wonder Grain

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a native of Peru where it grows both wild and under cultivation for centuries begining with the Incas. It is technically a pseudo-cereal since it is not a member of the grass family, but rather produces seeds (usually...

General Health 

The Hygiene Hypothesis

The hygiene hypothesis holds that a lack of exposure to germs, allergens, and parasites increases susceptibility to allergic diseases and weakens the human immune system. This explains the sharply rising rate of allergies and asthma in the western wo...

More Lensography and Stats Lenses 

Lenses I've Built With My Children

With gas prices as high as they are and us stuck out in the boonies, we're finding ways to entertain ourselves without "going anywhere" this summer. We've made mud baths outside, taken long bike rides, worked in the garden, done puzzles, played with...

A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That

I'm a little bit of a hippie, a little bit Goth, a little bit cowgirl, and a little bit pseudo-intellectual art snob (well, maybe not that last part).

My Squidoo Charity Stats

One of the biggest perks of being a Squidoo lensmaster is the ability for our lenses to contribute to worthy organizations. I joined Squidoo on May 8, 2008 and this lens is a record of all of my "payday" donations to Squidoo non-profit partners. Not...