How to improve blood circulation in varicose veins

When veins, in particular on the lower extremities, become enlarged and knobbly, bulge and protrude under the skin, shine bluish or purplish through the skin, one speaks of varicose veins. They are a sign of an underlying circulatory issue. For most people varicose veins are not a source of complaint, but a cosmetic concern. HoweverContinue reading “How to improve blood circulation in varicose veins”

Acetylsalicylic acid – disadvantages over advantages for your circulatory health

Extensively used Acetylsalicylic acid, also known by the marketed name of `Aspirin´, may be less of a ‘panacea’ on account of its meaningful adverse effects. Commonly known and used as a painkiller, Aspirin has been reported to relieve of pain, reduce fever and has been promoted on account of its anti-inflammatory properties. These properties have,Continue reading “Acetylsalicylic acid – disadvantages over advantages for your circulatory health”

Are you fearful of flying or boarding a plane? There is gentle help!

Spring is here, and whether or not a vacation is already booked or only just in planning, it is likely to involve travel. Unfortunately for some the travel to the distant retreat or exotic destination can involve anxiety, sickness or jetlag, which can reduce much of the joy associated with the upcoming vacation, or canContinue reading “Are you fearful of flying or boarding a plane? There is gentle help!”

The implausibility of the Vital Force in the existent medical paradigm

“Science has brought great advancements, yet all research has not brought us one step closer, in the question of the origin of life” – Prof. Rouviere, as quoted in Kent (page 89 – (1)) For homeopathy and many of the traditional and alternative health practices (2, 3) it is accepted without question, that for aContinue reading “The implausibility of the Vital Force in the existent medical paradigm”

The vital force – a concept lost?

The vital force as a fundamental principle of the homeopathic treatment approach describes a life-inducing, spirit-like power that is inherent to all living things, human, animal, insect, plant. Termed by Hahnemann as the “dynamis” it enlivens the material organism [1]. Without this vital energy the material body is unable to function, to conduct physical exertion,Continue reading “The vital force – a concept lost?”