Exciting New Research on Cancer Cells and Homeopathic Medicine

A common criticism of homeopathy is that we use medicines that are diluted beyond the point where any of the original molecules of the substance are left in the prescribed medicine. These 'ultra-molecular dilutions' are controversial to some and often considered to be no more than placebo!  An interesting new piece of research would have us believe otherwise. Published in the International Journal of Oncology in February this year, it shows how ultra-molecular preparations of 4 medicines commonly prescribed for cancer patients had a selective effect in killing cancer cells in test tubes while not affecting normal cells, proving that highly diluted homeopathic medicines can in fact have a measurable effect and are not simply water / placebo.  See below for more information on this study:

What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine devised in its modern form in 1796 by a German physician—Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopaths work with the body’s own natural healing mechanisms to stimulate a person back to health. This is done by prescribing small doses of substances that would, in a larger dose and in a healthy person, cause symptoms similar to the ones that the patient is currently experiencing.

Geometry in Nature

I have really been struck by this beautiful short video showing how nature uses geometry in its constructions! It is a wonderful display of Fibonacci sequences, The Golden Mean & Phi etc. Have a look and see what I mean: http://www.etereaestudios.com/docs_html/nbyn_htm/movie_index.htm

With the Cape winter on its way, its time to think about ways to protect yourself from winter problems.


The Cape winter is cold and wet and one of the best herbs to to help you through this time is the warming, drying and cheering daisy - Calendula officinalis.

Research in Homeopathy. What's the Evidence?

Research into many areas of homeopathy is continually being done. This is contrary to some reports in the media that there is no evidence that homeopathy works! It is just bad journalism, really - lazy journalists mindlessly repeating misinformation that has been given to them... 

Eating Advice for Vata, Pitta and Kapha Types

It is always important to eat foods that are good for you as an individual. In practice, when giving advice to patients, I often call on Ayurvedic principles to help me give a particular patient individualised advice. Ayurveda has the oldest 'eat right for your type' diet!
In Ayurveda, all things are considered to have one or more of 6 universal flavours. All foods and medicines can be classified as sweet, sour, salty, pungent (spicy), bitter or astringent (drying / puckering) or a combination of these flavours. There are 3 good flavours and three bad flavours for each constitutional type. The suggestions given below are aimed at trying to include more of the 3 good flavours of foods in your diet and less of the 3 bad flavours. If you have determined which of your 3 doshas are predominant - Vata, Pitta or Kapha, then you can have a look at the guidelines below to help you to adjust your eating style:

The Case for Homeopathic Medicine: The Historical & Scientific Evidence

American author and long time advocate of homeopathy Dana Ullman has written an excellent article about homeopathic medicine for the respected Huffington Post - its well worth a read! Have a look at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dana-ullman/the-case-for-homeopathic_b_451187.html