Greetings Friends,

This winter has been a long one for many, but now the sun is out again, and before you know it, the tulips are showing their shoots. Spring is just around the corner. Can you feel it? Big fluffy clouds on the clear blue sky portend new life and regeneration of all nature. Spring brings a sense of purpose and energy and is a good time for new endeavors (and to finish old ones).

May your Spring be filled with the promise of good health, happiness and prosperity,

Manfred Mueller, DHM, RSHom(NA), CCH

Recent Acute/Emergency Cases

 

1. Girl, 5 months old, had developed a moderate eczema, all over her head which looked like cradle cap (see example picture below). In the past, her mom had tried Calcarea which kept the cradle cap at bay- until this illness occurred. Then she got the of the sniffles, and the eczema spread to her face - was red, raised, itching and scaling. Two weeks later, her sister, mom and other family members became sick with colds and coughs, and after several weeks, she too began to cough. It was a harsh sounding hacking, non-productive cough. After consulting with us she gave Bryonia, and within an hour the cough was almost totally gone, and by the next dose it had ceased permanently. The next day, her mom called back and reported the eczema was still inflamed and red; she wanted to know if we could help with it, too. Sulphur was indicated, and when she took the 30C potency, she had dramatic improvement. After several repeated doses, she switched to the 1Q potency, daily for 10 days. Since then, the eczema/cradle cap has not returned.

 

2.  Female, 62, had extensive restorative dental work done on the left side of her mouth including 1 crown, 3 partial crowns (all redone with porcelain) and 5 amalgam replacements (with composite fillings). In the first few weeks she noticed some fatigue and aching which soon resolved. However, sensitivity on the left side in her teeth did not immediately resolve and persisted over the next several weeks at which time she called for help. Lachesis fit the symptoms best and quickly resolved the sensitivity while at the same time restored her normal cheerful disposition  (according to reports from close family members).

3. The same 62-year-old female called several weeks later with a “chalazion” on her lower left eyelid. This “stye” like inflammation (see example picture on left) was a little larger than a lentil and causing irritation and sensitivity to touch as it became progressively larger. Hypericum was prescribed daily for 10 days and within a few days, the chalazion was noticeably shrunken, and had completely disappeared before the 10 days were completed.

 

The first two cases are very interesting in that the acute remedy also happened to be a deeper constitutional remedy that was needed on a chronic basis in both situations. It is common to see when a person is not using constitutional treatment on an on-going basis that sooner or later, less severe, but often annoying symptoms of that same remedy most prominently needed will often appear when the person becomes weakened in some way, such as in an acute infection, extra stress or after extensive dental work.

How Can You Tell Somebody You Love About Homeopathy?

 

Many of our clients who have benefited from homeopathy have relatives or friends who could really benefit from this treatment. That raises an important question. How do you tell them about homeopathy?

Actually, homeopathy is easy to explain. The following 10 pointers may help:

 

·       Homeopathy restores health, safely and permanently. Conventional medications are used to suppress a symptom on the theory that a symptom IS the disease and is the problem. Homeopathy looks at a symptom or symptoms as an expression of a condition that the body is fighting and a practitioner will choose a homeopathic remedy that will cause the body to activate it's self restorative mechanism and overcome the disorder.

·       In most chronic diseases and many acute ones, conventional treatment merely covers up the symptoms. 

·       Homeopathy can cure many chronic conditions that regular doctors only medicate.

·       Conventional treatment causes adverse side effects, including long-term disabilities and  even death (but don't worry, this is just a side effect!) For an example how a commonly prescribed conventional drug, Prednisone, can cause heart attacks and other fatal reactions, click here: http://www.druglib.com/adverse-reactions_side-effects/prednisone/seriousness_death/reaction_sepsis/

·       Homeopathy is perfectly safe because it gives customized medicines (remedies selected on the basis of the individual's symptoms, not on the condition) in very small doses (ultra-diluted and potentized. See: http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Homeopathy-Gentle-Medicine-for-Natural-Healing).

·       Homeopathy helps the body heal itself.

·       Homeopathy can be used to prevent getting sick.

·       Homeopathy works even in serious conditions such as heart disease and cancer.

·       Homeopathy is scientifically proven in many studies. See: http://www.homeopathy.org/research.html

·       Homeopathy costs less in the long run because it cures. Many disorders in conventional medicine will require you to be on medication for the rest of your life, with routine blood and enzyme tests to make sure you aren't suffering from side effects of the drugs!

Can homeopathy cure everything and everybody? Almost. If you are not sure if homeopathy could help, call your homeopath. Or give your friend our number.

 

For those wanting to learn more, there are websites like the National Center for Homeopathy, Hylands Pharmacy, ABC Homeopathy, Whole Health Now and many more.

 

If think you relative or friend should be treated with homeopathy, please tell them more about it. Do your dad, niece, cousin, grandma, or girlfriend (etc.) a favor. Give them the gift of homeopathy. Today. Thank you.

 

All of the above statements are meant for education only and do not constitute medical advice. Should you need medical care you should contact your physician.

Are You Surrounded ?

Recently, a client told us about a very interesting and sometimes scary tool that you can use to detect the relative level of Radio Frequency (RF) exposure you and your family are receiving from cellular antenna and radio towers. He and his family used it to help them find a suitable property where they could feel comfortable living. The website is www.antennasearch.com. There are several other websites available with tower sites on them though none are 100% accurate, as the regulation of cellular towers has been very lax and just about anyone can erect a tower and sell the space without going through the FCC. However, these sites do give you a good guideline to go by.

Stay tuned for more information on WHY RF radiation is harmful and why you may wish to avoid exposure. 

Mold Identification – How to Identify and Remove It

Mold is a common and tenacious problem in some areas of the country. Different types of mold are hard for the average consumer to identify, harder to remove and even harder to find an expert to take care of the problem who won’t take you to the cleaners in the process. On doing a little research one day, we came across this website which we felt was an excellent source of information, pictures and good advice:

http://www.inspect-ny.com/sickhouse/environ.htm

The website is difficult to navigate and you may have a hard time distinguishing the Google ads from his information. The link above goes straight to the section where the mold pictures and removal are. In addition to his information on mold, he gives information about other problems like carbon monoxide, lead, water testing, septic systems, toxic gas and many more. We were especially pleased to learn that the mold we were trying to remove in our home WAS NOT the dreaded stachybotrys mold but instead, a much more benign and seemingly inert mold (unless you happen to be sensitive to it, of course!!) which is easy to remove with the NON-TOXIC method he suggests!

Time for a Little Fun!

Sunshine is good for you (again)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2006/may/28/cancercare.health

Spring Song 1841 by Felix Mendelssohn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mz5Rtx-Eu0

A Collection of Useful Information and Tips!

http://www.seasonofspring.com/

(remember to use all fresh, certified organic ingredients!)

Spinach Dip

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 lb roquefort cheese
1/4 cup thick, plain yogurt (you can strain thinner yogurt in a cheese cloth for several hours)
2 cups cooked spinach, chopped fine and chilled
1 tsp dried dill weed or parsley (1 tbsp if using fresh herbs)

work lemon juice and cheese to a smooth paste. Add remaining ingredients: blend thoroughly. chill. Serve in bowl, which is placed on a bed of crushed ice. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Greek Coleslaw
1 medium cabbage, or lettuce, shredded
1 green pepper, thinly slivered
8 radishes, sliced very thin
1 tbsp minced onion (sweet, yellow or red work well)
1/3 cup celery, diced
1 large carrot, grated

Prepare vegetables and chill

Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise, or oil (olive or refined safflower are good choices)
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp vinegar (apple cider) or lemon juice
1/2 tsp sugar  (or 1/2-1 tsp of honey)

Mix ingredients thoroughly and Toss with chilled, prepared vegetables. Blend well.
Serves 5-6

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Tips of the Month

• Keep your remedy solution (the 10-20% grain alcohol and distilled water mixture) in one of those glass bottles with a spout- the ones you use for oil or vinegar in your kitchen. You can pick one up where ever they sell kitchen "stuffs".  Make sure the spout has a cover or cap to keep the solution from evaporating.

• Store your remedies in a metal box. The metal should be at least as thick as a cash box (available where they sell office supplies). Although aluminum or copper is best, military surplus stores have heavier gauge metal boxes (like ones they use for ammunitions) at reasonable prices. While there is no guarantee of complete protection, they do help protect the remedies from loosing their effectiveness as quickly, especially when remedies are constantly or even intermittently exposed to antidotal EMF's, cellular phones, cordless phones, wireless devices and other fields.

• Make a non-toxic weed-killer by boiling 1 cup of salt in 1 gallon of distilled vinegar. When cooled, put into a spray bottle and spray directly on the leaves, stems and roots. The next day you will notice the plants starting to turn brown. You may need to spray some plants several times over a period of a few days to completely kill them. We even killed poison ivy with this mixture!

• Deter ants with ground cinnamon. Sprinkle it around the door frames, in cracks and holes, etc. It works like a dream! Use an old medicine dropper to “squirt” the cinnamon in hard to reach places. It will even last on the door step for weeks without reapplying.
  

From the Chronicles of a Soap-Shampoo-er...

AT LAST! After 6 years of using castile soap to wash my hair, I now have soft and lustrous hair again! I can comb it and run my fingers through it, and it feels and looks NOTICEABLY better (2 people noticed and commented on it this week!). AND, I still use soap to wash my hair.








1 part lemon juice or vinegar** (apple cider is my personal favorite)
1 part distilled water

1. Pour over roots and rub in.
2. Pour over ends
3. Let it sit for a minute
4. Rinse for several minutes to get the acid out
5. Wash with your favorite SOAP and see what I mean!
6. Repeat as needed (2x week, weekly, biweekly, etc.; find what works for you).

(**If you have chlorine in your water and you aren't using a chlorine filter, you probably should NOT use the vinegar, as chlorine mixed with vinegar will produce chlorine gas!)

1) For long hair, soak ends first in a bowl-full for several minutes then slowly pour over roots.
2) Do the entire procedure in the shower if you find that easier.
3) Using distilled water with the vinegar- not tap water (even if you have a well)- increases the effectiveness. Minerals can inhibit some of the cleansing properties of the rinse.
4) Some people who are sensitive may need to dilute the mixture further. If you experience burning or itching, rinse immediately with cool water. If the symptoms persist, please call us.
5) Try using this rinse before your maiden voyage into soap-shampooing for smoother sailing!

Some have reported they no longer have need conditioner! But if you do, try 1-3 drops (depending on your length) of light oil, such as sweet almond or grapeseed (organic is best), rubbed between the hands and then into wet or dry hair, starting at the ends. For courser hair, especially for those of African heritage, try jojoba or coconut oil instead.

Antidoting your remedies is easier than you think

This weekend, Lisa, a client of ours and a single mom, called sobbing, "I'm so angry right now, I don't know what to do. I even hit my daughter- I'm being so critical and I can't control myself!" I told her everything would be OK and to take a deep breath: she did. She continued, "I was outside of D.C. at a conference for 2 days where there was wireless high-speed Internet via this ‘satellite thing’. Jill  [her 2 year old] was terrible! She would scream and hold up her hand shouting 'NO'. She only wanted to nurse and kept demanding my attention (all of which were her old symptoms, those of the remedy Pulsatilla). Do you think our remedies could have been antidoted?" Well, yes, it sure sounds that way.

She continued, "I had my remedies in my metal box (hers is similar in thickness to a very thin cookie tin) and they were with me at the conference the entire time. Even when I took my Carcinocin last night after returning home, I felt nothing." We instructed her to mix the next higher level of all her remedies and start taking them immediately. By the next day, she called us to tell us how much better both she and Jill were doing.

This story raises several issues:

1) A sure sign of being antidoted is the sudden and sometimes intense return of symptoms that had previously been improved by the remedy.
2) Antidotal factors are everywhere. If a field can neutralize a remedy, which means it alters the electromagnetic resonance or signal from the remedy, then what is that field doing to your body? How is it altering the subtle electromagnetic impulses that your brain is sending via the nervous system to regulate every mechanism and function in your body?
3) Duration and magnitude do matter. Apparently, these thin metal boxes, and perhaps even the thicker ones, are not enough to protect the remedies from some direct influences. While we do not have any scientific testing on the specifics, we do know from experience that the duration and intensity of the exposure matters. For example, a client recently had her remedies in a metal cash box, 2 feet away from a microwave oven that was used by her roommate for 8 minutes. Her remedies, while not completely antidoted, lost much of their effectiveness, as evidenced by a weakened response from her normal dose. If, in your home, you have a cordless phone (a comparably weak but constant signal), your remedies (even if in a metal box) are gradually loosing effectiveness each day. Antidotal exposures can come from any device that is plugged in. Cell Phones, cordless phones and wireless devices (to name a few) are a concern even if they are on the other side of the wall, on another floor or even at the other end of the house/building.

Hahnemann says, “the physician is also a preserver of health, if he knows the things that disturb it, that cause and sustain sickness, and if he knows how to remove them from healthy people.” This implies that homeopaths know and educate people about causes of disease, and that we remind our patients to remove the things they are exposed to that sustain their disorders and that prevent a cure. Homeopaths have successfully used this basic principle for over 200 years. Only nowadays, there are many times more factors that interfere with the body’s effort to heal itself than there used to be. When you reach a point in your homeopathic care where there is no movement in your symptoms or no further improvement, it is highly likely that you need to investigate removing sustaining or antidotal factors from your life.

For those of you whose workplaces are permeated by EMF’s from cell phones, cordless phones and wireless devices, etc., take heart. You can still do homeopathic treatment. However, for obvious reasons, treatment will take longer. You have to make a living, right? But you also have to have your health in order to function fully and be at ease. In these cases, you do what you can to increase your health: try changing your work environment or telecommute, and remove all other harmful/antidotal influences from you life.

If you are interested in knowing more about the harmful effects of "microwave" ("cellular"), "wireless" and "cordless phone" radiation, you can do a web search on your favorite search engine for "health effects" or "harm." We also have some references that we can send out.

We have updated our “Antidotes to Homeopathic Treatment” sheet and will be happy to email or mail one to anyone who needs a copy.


Homeopathy Stories
    by Manfred Mueller, DHM, RSHom(NA), CCH

Anaphylactic Reactions




I attended a wedding that was held outdoors, when a little girl suddenly screamed, and her mother yelled "oh my god she got stung by a yellow jacket, and we forgot the epinephrine kit!" The wedding was held in the woods several miles from town and the mother was beside herself. I reassured her and walked calmly to my car to get my remedy kit. I gave the girl a pellet of Apis 30 C under her tongue and she stopped screaming instantly. Fifteen minutes later the incredulous mother pointed out that the girl was completely fine, and didn't even have any localized swelling.


I received a call one day from the mother of a teenage client. She called from her car phone: "I'm on my way to your office. This is an emergency. Get a remedy ready, my son is choking to death." He had been at the orthodontist's office to have his braces reattached. He had a serious reaction to the bonding agent. When they arrived, my assistant and I met them in the parking lot. His face had turned purple from lack of oxygen, there was swelling of the tongue and throat to the point of obstruction of the air passages. I placed a pellet of Apis 200C under his tongue, and he started to relax. A minute later a 1M, followed by a 10 M, and he breathed easy. In a few more minutes he was smiling, and so was his mother.  Meanwhile, when my assistant, who was an experienced EMT specialist and new to homeopathy, saw the patient, she turned pale. As the Apis was given, she was watching in amazement. She confessed, “the whole time I could only think ‘epinephrine, epinephrine...’” Homeopathy works rapidly and, if properly used, has no side effects.

My daughter, on a trip through Germany, drank a soda, and unfortunately, a wasp had crawled into the can. It stung her in the esophagus, causing severe pain and constriction. Apis took care of it quickly.


A client has severe anaphylactic reactions to sesame seeds, with nausea and weakness, and he used to carry an epinephrine kit with him at all times. Occasionally, an evening out at a restaurant would turn into a trip to the emergency room, and it would take days to recover from the drugs. Now he carries a few pellets of Apis 10 M in his pocket, and whenever he has a reaction he takes a pellet under his tongue.  He says it works instantly, preventing a reaction and has no after-effects.

Have a wonderful and safe summer,

Manfred and Christina Mueller

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Forced use of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs- Does it make sense?

Fluorescent light bulbs have been known to cause headaches, eyestrain, fatigue, decrease in the ability to concentrate, increased rate of ‘misjudgments’ and accidents, stress, malaise and irritability. The color of light produced is less than desirable- even of so-called “full-spectrum” bulbs. Several of our clients say “you shouldn’t even attempt to match colors or apply make-up under a fluorescent light unless you want to come out looking like a clown!” Artificial light (rather than natural light) affects the levels of hormones in the body, particularly the hormones associated with stress, such as cortisol.

Recently, we learned a little more about compact fluorescent light bulbs that makes us dislike them even more… It turns out, breaking compact fluorescents is more hazardous than breaking a mercury thermometer! If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please do a web search for “compact fluorescents” and “mercury.”

Watch Congressman Poe from Texas speaking against America’s impending forced use of these seemingly harmless bulbs:
 http://youtube.com/watch?v=e-LOtKIIKcg


FDA FINALLY Admits Harm From Mercury Amalgam Fillings

For the past eighteen years Manfred has informed his clients of the harm their dental amalgam fillings can cause, and more than two thousand of them have decided to have them replaced – the majority with substantial benefits. In a much overdue admission by the FDA, this dubious agency finally admits that mercury amalgam fillings can cause harm…but only in some people.

While the “FDA said it did not recommend that people who currently have mercury fillings get them removed” it did concede to issue new rules for safety beginning next year- but in our opinion, don’t look for an outright ban on all amalgam fillings even though some countries have already banned the fillings. Of course you don’t have to use them yourself! 

See the full article on the FDA here: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN0439217520080605?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&sp=true

Interested in more on the harm caused by Mercury?

See “How Mercury Causes Brain Neuron Degeneration,” presented by the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine Dept. of Physiology and Biophysics. This is where fourteen years ago, Drs. Vimey and Lorscheidter conducted groundbreaking research that proved that mercury vapors escape from dental fillings and enter the vital organs within two weeks of placing them into teeth. This short presentation available on the University website clearly shows how mercury in fillings can destroy brain neurons as seen with people who have Alzheimer's Disease.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU8nSn5Ezd8&feature=related

Introductory Video on Homeopathy

Recently, author, homeopathic educator and business owner Dana Ullman, MPH, posted a few videos on Youtube.com about his new book “The Homeopathic Revolution: Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy” and introductions to homeopathy.

In this link (http://youtube.com/watch?v=6wJRlC1EHyM&feature=related) Dana does an excellent job giving folks a very effective and straightforward understanding of what homeopathy is and how it works. This would be a good video to send people when they want to know, “What exactly is homeopathy?”

New Shower Curtain Liners Contain Carcinogens

Plastic-like or, more accurately, PVC (vinyl) shower curtain liners (and for that matter- other new vinyl products like raincoats or tablecloths) have recently been declared to contain (and of course, those of you who are chemically sensitive have known this all along!) chemicals which cause cancer, liver and neurological damage. The biggest danger from having these in your house is that you inhale the fumes all day long for months at a time.

At the very least, you can buy fabric shower curtains and liners. They do not, of course, provide the excellent water barrier that vinyl shower curtains provide, but they are machine washable and work just fine in our experience! You also may consider nylon liners which are safer than vinyl.

Read the full article here: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/06/12/2008-06-12_shower_curtains_could_mean_curtains_for_.html

Also check out “curved shower curtain rods”

for a great way to add more space to your shower and help prevent excess water from getting onto your shower curtain.



There is no longer any doubt – cell phones cause brain tumors

The cancer grows right where you hold the phone. Ted Kennedy knows all about that. Glioma is 375 times more likely in a cell phone user than in those who don’t use one. After all, the health effects are  exactly the same as getting x-rays.  Children are even more affected, according to a Swedish study. Check out this link:

“Generation X-Ray” http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/06/12/2008-06-12_shower_curtains_could_mean_curtains_for_.html

Now even brain surgeons are alarmed!

They ought to know. Check out this link of a report by celebrated neurosurgeon Prof. Khurana. He warns about a future public health disaster, and recommends to cut back cell phone use dramatically.

“Mobile Phones and Brain Tumors”
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Dr.+Khurana+report+cell+phone+&btnG=Search

Teen suicides linked to Cell Phones
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/49330/Suicides-linked-to-phone-masts-


And now for a little “sugar!”


Recently Resolved Acute Case
 
Boy, 6 years old, with a history of allergy induced asthma and bronchial affections. Was stung at least 8 times by honey bees which crawled under his clothes. The initial concern was how he would react to such a large amount of bee venom (hopefully, not by having an anaphylactic reaction or an asthma attack!). By the early afternoon, what were originally mosquito bite sized spots were large, puffy and angry and causing discomfort to the child. The mother first gave the boy a few grains of salt on the tongue every so often because she had heard several stories in our classes of how salt, which antidotes Apis, also in our experience, antidotes symptoms of stings-  and she didn't have her remedy kit with her. After the call, the mother began giving a dose of Apis 30C every 30-45 minutes. One of the spots was purple, so she alternated Apis with Lachesis 1Q as needed (she had this potency in her pharmacy). She also used local applications of moistened baking soda to draw out the remaining stingers. 

 
The bites continued to spread, which concerned the mother until she realized that the body, as a defense against the quantity of poison injected by the sting, spreads out the inflammation in order to better metabolize the poison. In fact, the stings continued to spread for the first day and one, with the stinger still in it, finally stopped spreading on the second day.  She repotentized the Apis after every 10 doses and kept repeating it as needed for the next day (day 3). On day 4, the boy woke up with NO SIGNS of ANY STINGS! And at no time did he experience any more severe symptoms of bee stings such as severe swelling of the body, tongue, anaphylaxis, nervous anxiety, etc.

No-Dig Organic Gardening

Making organic gardening simple and easy has been no secret to homesteaders since before the 1970’s homestead revolution began. Some of you new-bies may not be familiar with some of the most intriguing and perhaps simplest methods promoted by some outspoken organic gardeners- No Dig Gardening. These folks advocate simple strategies like mounds of mulch (protecting the plants from drying out and “sizzling”), composting on the garden rather than in a separate area (no turning or dragging the heavy, steaming compost to your garden as needed) and of course, this means less time in the garden and more time spent on other projects.

I’ve even heard from a few clients that they tried one of these methods and their first year’s Organic Garden yielded better than expected results.

No Dig Gardening in the recent news:
* http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-nodig12-2008jun12%2C0%2C55177.story

on Ruth Stout, the “No Dig Gardening” Dutchess:
* http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-19-189,00.html

* http://www.homestead.org/Gardening/Ruth%20Stout%20-%20The%20No-Dig%20Duchess.htm

On Masanobu Fukuoka, “The One Straw Revolution” Guru:
* http://fukuokafarmingol.info/

Experiments in Microgravity

An astronaut had the idea to drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet into a sphere of water while up in space to see what would happen- and it’s quite interesting! Great science topic for anyone with kids!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgC-ocnTTto

And this is just for fun (especially for the kids)

“Balloon Bowl”
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QN_r9joWNXQ


Well, we hope you have found something useful and perhaps entertaining in this newsletter. Please let us hear your feedback and if you have any suggestions for future topics to cover.

Best of Health,
Manfred Mueller