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Myra Nissen, CCH, RSHom(NA) Classical Homeopathy Classical Homeopathy & Gemmotherapy & Customized Cleanses in Walnut Creek, CA & Benicia, CA & Skype

Myra Nissen, CHom, RSHom(NA)

43 Quail Court, Suite 102 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 phone: (925) 826-3858

New Location as of Nov. 1, 2009

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Monday, October 12, 2009

NEW OFFICE MEANS IMPROVED SERVICES

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43 Quail Court, Ste. 102
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone/fax 925-826-3858

On Nov. 1, 2009 I will be moving to a new office at Quail Court Office Park in Walnut Creek. This beautiful office park is adjacent to my present office. I will be joining the Mind/Body Medicine Alliance and offering my clients a network of quality wellness professionals at reduced rates. The new space is larger, and a meeting room is available on-site for classes and talks.

There is plenty of free parking under the building with elevator access from the parking lot directly to my office door. Restrooms are conveniently located close to the office. The phone number will remain the same: 925-826-3858.

Quail Court Office Park is located at the corner of S. Main Street and Creekside Drive just north of the South Main Exit from Fwy. 680. It's best to enter from the driveway off of Creekside Drive. Look for Building 43 on the right.

Hope to see you soon in the new office!

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National Health Care Freedom for the US, Include Unlicensed CAM in Health Care Reform

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Thank you to US Senator Bernie Sanders for the inclusion of language of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) in US Health Care Reform. However it is time to urge legislators to include Unlicensed Complimentary and Alternative Professionals in Health Care Reform.

The majority of CAM professions do not require licensure, as they pose no threat of harm, and therefore will never become "licensed" CAM professions. National certification ensures a quality of education that one can depend upon when referring or seeking professional consultation.

I am such a CAM professional. I am a certified classical homeopath that has been certified in North America and I am registered with the North American Society of Homeopaths. And while I am able to practice in the State of California thanks to the Health Care Freedom Act (2003 SB577), I am not free to practice in all states. It is time for National Health Care Freedom, please include Unlicensed Complimentary and Alternative Professionals in Health Care Reform.

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Zicam & Homeopathy

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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Zicam is considered a homeopathic product because it contains zincum gluconicum. Zicam is not a homeopathic remedy.

Zicam is put directly into the nose. The administration of homeopathic remedies in Classical Homeopathy are not given through the nose, they are taken orally.

Homeopathic remedies are sometimes administered by olfaction. Olfaction method of taking homeopathic remedies is breathing in the "scent" of a particular remedy that has been prepared in a specific way for the purpose of olfaction. Olfaction is not spraying up the nose a high dilution of gross substance in combination with other ingredients. I emphasize around the word scent because there will be no obvious scent to a homeopathic remedy.

Zicam is often used repeatedly in high doses. Homeopathic remedies from a professional Homeopath will be administered in the smallest dose to elicit the maximum healing response with minimal/or no aggravation. Homeopathic remedies are not to be administered routinely over along period of time. Sometimes a Homeopathic remedy may be repeated routinely over a short period of time, when it is indicated. However, this should be done only under the guidance of a professional Homeopath.

Remember homeopathic remedies are powerful substances and less is best. In general one can safely take a homeopathic remedy on their own if the potency is low (no higher than 12C), taken infrequently, and only when indicated. Discontinue a homeopathic remedy if there is no relief of symptoms after one or two doses or if the symptoms are chronic and recurring. If a homeopathic remedy does not act, discontinue its use. Taking more remedy will not make an improvement. If you DO receive a positive response to a remedy, discontinue its use. The remedy has done it's job by stimulating the body's capacity to heal itself. The body has taken over. The remedy is no longer needed. Homeopathic remedies are best taken under the advisement of a professional Homeopath. See, "Zican: There is no such thing as a Homeopathic Product" here.

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Natural Relief for Discomfort from Poison Oak and Poison Ivy

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Sunday, June 14, 2009

A client recently asked me for help for her child who came down with a poison oak rash after a picnic. The rash was already covering most of her arms legs and was very itchy. After a brief conversation we were able to determine the correct homeopathic remedy. She was to pick it up at the local natural food store. The next morning the rash was on it's way to resolving and almost gone.

What remedy works well for poison oak? Several remedies may be indicated for poison oak. It all depends on the particular symptoms the person experiences. The three most likely are Anacardium orientale, Croton tiglium and Rhus toxicodendron. These remedies are derived from plants.

Anacardium orientale is indicated when the rash is very itchy and feels better from washing with very hot water. There is blistering, especially on the face, hands and fingers. There is a yellow discharge from the blisters. The discharge turns to crusts when it dries. The itch can be so intense that the person may want to scratch to the point of bleeding.

Croton tiglium maybe useful if the skin is dry and hard, and the skin feels tight with extreme itching. Scratching is painful. Skin rash sometimes is accompanied with gushing diarrhea. The rash is prominent on the face and genitals. Gentile rubbing makes the rash feel better and it feels worse bathing.

Poison ivy rash responds well to Rhus toxicodendron if there are water-filled blisters accompanied by terrible itching. The person is extremely restless and can't settle in a comfortable position. Joint stiffness may accompany the rash. It is worse from cold bathing and better hot bathing. The person may desire cold milk.

Topical applications are not always advised. They can irritate the skin. Calendula lotion is best, especially if it contains no alcohol or petroleum products. It is easy to make your own Calendula rinse. Fill an 8-oz bottle half-full with water, add one pellet of Calendula officinalis in the potency 30X, 6C, or 12C. You can use one cap in a basin of water to carefully rinse the rash, or dissolve 5 pellets in plain bath water.

I recommend my clients have the book HOMEOPATHIC SELF CARE: THE QUICK AND EASY GUIDE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY by Robert Ullman, ND and Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND as a home resource guide for first aid. The book is laid out for easy assessment between common remedies for first aid and every-day ailments. It is available from my website here>>.

With over 4000 remedies available, it is difficult to have all the remedies one might need at home. A good starter kit is the the Boiron HomeoTravel Kit with twenty common remedies in the 30C potency. learn more>>. If you are a homeopathy enthusiast you may want to invest in the HomeoFamily Kit, a larger remedy by Boiron containing 150 common remedies in 30C potency. Both kits can be ordered from Myra's Virtual Dispensary here>>. From this page you can also download a list of all available items.

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Flu Sense

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Friday, May 01, 2009

Homeopathy has had a great track record for flu epidemics in the past. For example in the great flu epidemic of 1918 those treated by homeopathic physicians had a mortality rate of 1.05% while the mortality rate of people treated with traditional drugs was 30% to 60%. Of the fifteen hundred cases reported at the Homeopathic Medical Society of the District of Columbia there were only fifteen deaths. Recoveries in the National Homeopathic Hospital were 100%. Dr. T. A. McCann, MD, Dayton, Ohio reported that of 1,000 cases of influenza in Ohio there were no deaths. It is now thought that the deaths that did occur were from a secondary streptococcal pneumonia infection that was not recognized at the time and not the flu. To find out more and discover home care tips please go to my article. I will be updating this article regularly.

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Travel Well with Homeopathy

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Thursday, April 02, 2009

Vacations are meant for restoration and fun. Why waste deserved needed time dealing with motion sickness, jet lag, injuries or illness? Consider these additions to your homeopathic first aid kit and head for the road!

There are 1000's of homeopathic remedies from which to choose. These are some for common travel concerns. If you have questions about remedies for specific travel needs such as giardia, malaria, yellow fever, and have trouble finding a remedy, contact Myra. I can help you find what you need. Homeopathic remedies, used as directed, are safe for all--infants to elders.

Aconite is a great all around remedy. It can be useful after a sudden shock or for extreme anguish, which keeps you in a tense fearful state. Think of Aconite when you or your child is afraid to fly, or is claustrophobic. Think of it for any sort of panic attack, which is accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, perspiration, and anxiety. You may experience a strong thirst for cold water. The Aconite state can come on quickly and violently. Aconite is the first remedy to think of when a cold or flu develops immediately after exposure to cold weather. Aconite is effective for sunstroke that comes on suddenly or with great intensity accompanied by a strong headache and photophobia.

Another remedy for anticipatory anxiety is Gelsemium, especially where there is exhaustion and weakness. You may need Gelsemium for flu symptoms that come on slowly and you experience weakness, fatigue, copious urination, with chills running up and down your spine. Should your child become weak and trembling after exposure to the sun, which can sometimes be accompanied by vertigo and dizziness, try Gelsemium.

Add Arsenicum to your kit; it is useful when you think you may have developed food poisoning. Arsenicum could be indicated for extreme restlessness with fears, burning pains, and severe abdominal cramping with nausea and vomiting. You might feel worse from 12AM to 2AM, desire frequent sips of cold water, and/or feel very chilly. Arsenicum can alleviate sleeplessness brought on by worry and anxiety.

Ipecacuanha might be needed for complaints that are accompanied by vomiting and nausea. A great indicator for Ipecacuanha is when vomiting just doesn't relieve the nausea. You might also have a sinking sensation in your stomach and nausea from the smell of food.

Heartburn, burping, nausea, unproductive vomiting accompanied with irritability or impatience after overindulging in too rich or unfamiliar food, or too much alcohol, can indicate Nux vomica. You might also experience constipation. Nux vomica is also a great remedy for jet lag.

Nux vomica or Ipecacuanha can be used for motion sickness if your symptoms match the indications. Cocculus is another remedy for motion sickness when the world seems to spin, you cannot tolerate watching objects fly by, and you must lie down.

Cantharis can be taken internally for severe sunburn that is burning and raw with large blisters. Don't forget to pack Calendula lotion for relief from mild sunburn. Look for a lotion or cream that does not contain alcohol.

Although a different potency might be needed, it is good to start with a 6C, 12C, or 30C potency dissolved in water. Try one dose (a dose consists of one teaspoonful). Take every 15 minutes, stirring five times before each dose, for a total of 8 doses. If not feeling better, stop and try a different remedy. If you start to feel relief, stop. Give another dose only if symptoms begin to return.

You need not have all the symptoms listed in order to be helped by the remedy best indicated. A reminder: In Homeopathy LESS IS BEST! When a remedy causes you to respond in a helpful way, STOP! More remedy does not help. The other rule in Homeopathy is only one remedy at one time. Let your body do what it knows best - regain its balance naturally with the least amount of remedy! Choose the remedy that best matches your condition. When you respond appropriately, expect rapid, gentle relief. If you are not responding quickly, seek care from a professional homeopath or your doctor. The use of Homeopathic remedies should not take the place of professional medical care.

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Hygeia: The Goddess of Health - The 6 Signs of Good Health

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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Are you healthy? What are you willing to accept as the definition of a healthy person? The answer to this question varies form person to person. To some, a healthy person is a robust athlete. To another, it is a person taking only a few medications, say to control high blood pressure, for hormonal balance, medications to aid with sleep, or relieve occasional back pain. Or perhaps good health means having only had one or two operations in their lifetime.

As a Homeopath, I look for 6 basic signs to assess the health of an individual. These signs are known as the Hygeia Of Good Health.

1. ADAPTABILITY
Is one able to easily change, adjust, adapt to their situation?
2. ENERGY
Does a person have adequate for their needs? Neither too much energy or too little.
3. MENTAL CLARITY
Is a person in charge of their brain or do their thoughts rule?
4. PHYSICAL EASE
Is there freedom from pain? What are the limitations of a person's use of their body?
5. EMOTIONAL STABILITY
What access to emotions does the person have? Is it appropriate; not too great or too small?
6. SLEEP
Does a person experience sleep that is restful and refreshing?

How is your health? Request a Free Assessment. (I provide a discount for SKYPE users.)

Hygeia is the Greek goddess for health personified. Hygeia is pronounced Hi-je'-a. It is derived from the root word hugies or hygies , meaning healthy, which is also the root word for hygiene. In Greek Mythology there are at least twelve gods or goddessess for healing alone. The Greed God of Medicne is Asclepiu.
Source for the deffinitin of Hygeia: www.hygeia.com/goddess.html

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Walnut Creek Homeopathy Consultant Answers: What is Gemmotherapy?

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Gemmotherapy, also called Plant Stem Cell Therapy, is an incredibly powerful treatment that is popular throughout Western Europe. Developed in Belgium, by Dr. Pol Henry, and perfected by Dr. Max Tetau of France. Gemmotherapy capitalizes on the regenerative and energetic powers contained in the most potent part of the plant – the bud. Organically grown or wildcrafted buds and shoots are carefully harvested and prepared according to the methods of Dr. Henry & Dr. Tetau. These preparations are so powerful they’re sold only to certified gemmotherapy practitioners – of which there very few in the United States.

I recently completed my gemmotherapy training, and I’m excited to share this incredible healing modality with you. Used on its own, or in conjunction with homeopathy, gemmotherapy detoxifies and rejuvenates your body’s major systems, oxygenates your cells, and helps eliminate any obstacles to healing.

Consultations: Call today to schedule a consultation! Homeopathy clients receive half-off intake!

At our first meeting, I will need one form from you – the client questionnaire form. You can mail these to me in advance, or simply bring them to our first consultation. Additionally, you may want to bring the results of any medical tests, your current medications, and your supplements.

After the consultation it may take several weeks to determine the correct remedy for you. I will contact you about your remedy, where to find it, and your dosage, as well as any recommended adjunct therapies.

For fees and other questions please contact Myra directly.

Note: Myra Nissen is not a physician and may practice in CA under sections 2053.5 & 2053.6 of CA Business and Professions Code meeting restrictions which are stated here.

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