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Homeopathy: Prescription for Restful Sleep
May 7, 2010

If deep, refreshing sleep is occasionally or even frequently elusive for you or someone you love, you are not alone. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, some 64 million Americans regularly have problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early in the morning.  Poor sleeping patterns can leave you drowsy during the day, unable to concentrate or effectively carry out your daily responsibilities.

Guests:

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com.

Bill Dyson is a Classical Homeopath who has studied and practiced homeopathy for 25 years.  He specializes in challenging health issues, with such cases as multiple sclerosis, autism, Lyme disease, skin conditions, and arthritis. He is a Master Homeopath for Inner Health, Inc. and you can make an appointment with his team by calling 617-491-3374

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Homeopathy: The Safe Solution for Swine Flu, Influenza and past Pandemics
January 17, 2010

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Recent media predictions of flu pandemic coupled with the growing number of reported swine flu cases are the cause of a heightened concern of contacting this illness.  In this show, host Jenny Hwozdek, CCH with guest homeopaths Dr. Nancy Gahles, CCH, DC and president of the National Center for Homeopathy and Mary Aspinwall, world-renowned homeopath, educator and author, discuss the role of homeopathy in flu prevention and treatment. 

Looking back in history, Dr. Gahles recounts homeopathy's success in treating flu pandemic during the deadly Spanish Flu of 1918-21, which claimed an estimated 20 million lives.  Today, homeopathy can be equally effective if the presenting symptoms are matched with a "remedy picture". 

Mary provides a list of homeopathic remedies commonly used for flu along with a detailed description of symptoms you would expect to see when you need that remedy.  Included in this list are remedies successfully used for swine flu in Mexico City this past spring.

Then you'll hear the story of Rosemary, mother of two young children, who successfully overcame the flu this winter, using homeopathy.

For more information on using homeopathy remedies for flues get Miranda Castro's article from "Homeopathy Today"

For information about when to treat fevers get Linda B. White and Sunny Mavor's article from "Mothering Magazine"

Mary Aspinwall is a Registered Homeopath who worked extensively in Europe from 1995 and is now based in Ventura, CA.  She is currently writing a book on clients' experiences of how homeopathy helped them overcome difficulties in conception, pregnancy, birth and post-partum.  If you would like to share your inspiring story with others or work with her on fertility or other issues, you can contact her at www.ojaihaven.com

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com.

Homeopathy for Infertility
October 15, 2009

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Infertility is becoming a growing concern for couples as women are putting off starting families until their late thirties and early forties.  When faced with the often-painful interventions offered by traditional medicine to induce pregnancy, homeopathy can offer a safe, gentle and effective alternative.

Jenny's guests on this show are world-renowned homeopath and educator Mary Aspinwall and Gabrielle Traub, homeopathic practitioner, lecturer and the founder of World Homeopathy Awareness Organization (WHAO).   Mary discusses the most common causes of infertility and the role birth control pills, inadequate nutrition and stress play in the process.  Gabrielle compares in vitro fertilization (IVF), the most commonly used medical intervention, with the homeopathic method of the treating the whole person to enhance fertility and wellness.

You will also meet Annie, a client of Gabrielle's who attempted to conceive a child for four years. After starting homeopathic treatment, Annie successfully conceived and gave birth to her now 18 month-old daughter.  Her message?  "Don't wait another minute, try homeopathy!" 

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Guests:

Mary Aspinwall is a Registered Homeopath who worked extensively in Europe from 1995 and is now based in Ventura, CA.  She is currently writing a book on clients' experiences of how homeopathy helped them overcome difficulties in conception, pregnancy, birth and post-partum.  If you would like to share your inspiring story with others or work with her on fertility or other issues, you can contact her at www.ojaihaven.com

Gabrielle Traub, M. Tech (HOM), CCH, HD (Hon) is a classical homeopath. Due to her overwhelming success in helping women, Gabrielle was invited to join a traditional medical OB-GYN clinic, where she has been practicing alongside a traditional OB-GYN and endocrinologist for the last 8 years, specializes in women's health. Gabrielle has assisted a number of natural births including the natural delivery of twins. Gabrielle teaches homeopathic childbirth classes for expecting parents, midwives and doulas and is currently writing a book on homeopathic treatment for Infertility. Gabrielle graduated from 6 year homeopathic program in South Africa, which included training in hospitals and rural clinics. She dedicated a year to research, conducting double blind clinical trials on anxiety and difficulty concentrating, including ADD and ADHD. She is nationally certified by the Council for Homeopathic Certification.

Gabrielle produces and hosts the popular alternative medicine radio show "Vital Force" and is on the teaching faculty of four colleges. Gabrielle practices in San Diego, California and offers telephone consults for those living out of town and abroad. To make an appointment, visit www.DiscoverHomeopathy.com or call 858-531-5279

Homeopathy for Travel
September 12, 2009

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Travel can be fun and exciting, but may also be stressful to your health. On this show host Dr. Nancy Gahles and guest homeopaths Mercedes Christ Barnek and Tina Quirk show you how to prepare for the unexpected, detailing the top homeopathic remedies for travel-related issues.

The homeopathy radio show focuses on the most commonly experienced problems - motion sickness, insect bites and stings, strains, sprains and sunburn. The quickest and best results come from matching your exact symptoms with a homeopathic remedy. Barnek and Dr. Gahles provide simple guidelines on how to choose the most effective homeopathy remedy for you.

Long distance travel presents unique challenges, and expert homeopath and international traveler Tina Quirk shares her top remedies for fear of flying, jet lag and digestive or GI disturbances due to changes in diet. Exotic locales and temperature extremes may also present risks and Quirk suggests helpful homeopathic remedies for jellyfish stings, sea urchin spines, heat exhaustion, altitude sickness and frostbite. The radio show gives many examples of how homeopathy can effectively treat symptoms that persist long after an injury has occurred.

Guests:

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com. Please click HERE to receive a Free Brochure with many tips to help with pregnancy, birth and your newborn.

Tina Quirk, homeopathic practitioner and public educator, is a former advanced practice nurse.  She is a consultant on homeopathic research to the National Center for Homeopathy and project manager for a homeopathic clinic treating AIDS in Tanzania.  Tina currently is homeopathy coordinator for the website http://www.allthingshealing.com  She may be contacted through the website or email at tinqui@aol.com 

Mercedes Barnek, CCH, Certified Classical Homeopath, practices in Redbank, New Jersey. She may be contacted by email at mcbarnek@mcn.com 

Overcoming Stress and Anxiety with Homeopathy
May 21, 2009

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When stress overwhelms and interrupts your life and daily routine, homeopathy offers a safe, gentle, and effective alternative that allows your body and emotions to heal from within. On this Homeopathy Radio show host Dr. Nancy Gahles, along with guests Miranda Castro and Dr. Kenneth Silvestri, highlight homeopathic remedies that can relieve symptoms brought on by everyday worries or performance concerns and explore the role homeopathy can play in healing deeper chronic stress from unresolved conflict.

The first part of the show focuses on coping with transient stressors...job interviews, public speaking, first day of school, moving and more, that can be safely treated at home using homeopathy.   Classical homeopath Miranda Castro simplifies the selection process through discussion of remedy pictures and provides a downloadable chart of homeopathic remedies you can use to match your symptoms for anxiety and stress. Get your Free Homeopathy for Anxiety & Stress Chart HERE!

Dr. Kenneth Silvestri looks at stress caused by long term unresolved conflict and how it can deplete the immune system and undermine your health. Homeopathic remedies can open a window for healing to occur.  Dr. Silvestri examines the role of forgiveness and shares his top "forgiveness remedies", which allow people to achieve peace within and lead happy and healthy lives using homeopathy.

Guests:

Miranda Castro, FSHom, CCH is a British homeopath and a Fellow of the Society of Homeopaths (UK) who has been practicing homeopathy since 1983.  She is the author of the best-selling books, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook; Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Your Baby's First Years, and A Homeopathic Guide to Stress, and has been a popular speaker of homeopathy on both sides of the Atlantic for twenty years.   She lives in Gainesville, Florida where she practices homeopathy, writes, and teaches seminars in addition to developing an office management program for homeopaths and healing creams for everyone!  You can reach her through her website www.mirandacastro.com

Get your Free Homeopathy for Anxiety & Stress Chart by Miranda Castro HERE!

Dr. Kenneth Silvestri has a practice in Psychotherapy and Homeopathy in Green Village (Chatham Township) and Montclair, New Jersey.  He is a certified classical homeopath (CCH) and has his doctorate in anthropology and psychology from Columbia University.  He studied with homeopaths Luc De Schepper, David Little, and Jane Cicchetti. He is an active black belt student of Aikido, a martial art dedicated to peace and harmony.   You can contact him at: email: Ksilvestri@nac.net or his website: www.drkennethsilvestri.com

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com. Please click HERE to receive a Free Brochure with many tips to help with pregnancy, birth and your newborn.

Tina Quirk, homeopathic practitioner and public educator, is a former advanced practice nurse.  She is a consultant on homeopathic research to the National Center for Homeopathy and project manager for a homeopathic clinic treating AIDS in Tanzania.  Tina currently is homeopathy coordinator for the website http://www.allthingshealing.com  She may be contacted through the website or email at tinqui@aol.com

Pregnancy: Homeopathic Essentials for Moms-To-Be
March 17, 2009

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Join our experts with host Jenny Hwozdek as they pass on their knowledge of simple remedies for pregnancy and childbirth with personal stories that will amaze and inspire you.

In this radio show you will discover safe, gentle and effective homeopathic remedies that can relieve and avert common complaints experienced during pregnancy, benefiting both mother and baby before, during and after childbirth.

Homeopaths Dr. Nancy Gahles, Tina Quirk, M.J. Hanafin, and Susie Overmyer will share their insights on how to use common homeopathic remedies for different phases of pregnancy: morning sickness to more complex issues that can arise during pregnancy. You'll find out how an experienced homeopathic practitioner and a well-chosen remedy can restore health and harmony easily and inexpensively.

Remedies can also be very helpful during labor, ensuring a wonderful delivery and speedy recovery from the birthing process.

Guests:

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com. Please click HERE to receive a Free Brochure with many tips to help with pregnancy, birth and your newborn.

Tina Quirk, homeopathic practitioner and public educator, is a former advanced practice nurse.  She is a consultant on homeopathic research to the National Center for Homeopathy and project manager for a homeopathic clinic treating AIDS in Tanzania.  Tina currently is homeopathy coordinator for the website http://www.allthingshealing.com  She may be contacted through the website or email at tinqui@aol.com

M.J. Hanafin, RN, CNM, NP, DHom, a nurse-midwife for 40 years, has delivered more than 7000 babies from Nepal to New Mexico. She is Past-President of the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy and has taught at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. Now retired as a midwife, she dedicates her time educating midwives, doulas, nurses and ob-gyn physicians in the art of using homeopathy for labor and delivery.

Susie Overmyer, CHom, is a grandmother and certified homeopath.  In addition to this show, she may also be heard on the December 2008 IH radio show discussing her use of homeopathic remedies for her children and grandchildren.

Pets: Homeopathy for our Animal Companions
February 2, 2009

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When your pet becomes ill, do you wish you could find a healing method that not only is safe, effective and gentle, but could also prevent future health problems that may develop? In this "Animal Hour" host Jenny Hwozdek, CCH, RsHom(NA) explores how homeopathy can assist your pet's body to heal itself and become more resistant to disease.

Our special guest on this show is classical homeopathic veterinarian Dr. Jeff Levy, who specializes in using homeopathy for long standing diseases and minor ailments in animals. Other guests include two of Dr. Levy's patients who achieved remarkable results using homeopathy for their pets.

In the final segment, Jenny and Dr. Levy discuss the role of vaccinations on the long-term health of our companion animals. Adverse reaction to repeated rabies vaccinations is discussed along with homeopathic remedies that can be used to prevent or diminish vaccination reactions.

Guests:

Dr. Jeff Levy is a licensed veterinarian who has been practicing classical homeopathy for the past 23 years. He has studied extensively with master homeopaths Vega Rosenberg and Jeremy Sherr, authored numerous articles and taught courses in advanced veterinary homeopathy. In addition to offering full veterinary services in his Williamsburg, Massachusetts office, Dr. Levy also does homeopathic veterinary consultations by telephone. You can learn more about Dr. Jeff Levy at www.homeovet.com

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com

Ode to the Winter Season: Homeopathy for Flu, Colds and Coughs
December 18, 2008

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In November 2008 the FDA voted in favor of a proposal that children under the age of six should not be given cold and cough medicines, because they have not been proven to be safe or effective. Medical experts agree.

Are there homeopathy remedies for flu, colds and coughs that are safe, gentle and effective? How do you choose the best one? Host Jenny Hwozdek poses these questions to two homeopathic experts and two grandmothers to find answers and practical advice that will help guide you through the process of choosing remedies on your own.

Guests:

Dr. Nancy Gahles, Certified Classical Homeopath and Chiropractor, is the Executive Director of Health and Harmony Wellness Education and is President of the National Center for Homeopathy. She is also a frequent contributing writer for Mothering Magazine, Homeopathy Today and Natural Medicine.com

Mary Aspinwall is a Registered Homeopath and author of "A Basic Guide to Homeopathy" as well as a frequent contributor to Homeopathy Today magazine. She is recognized internationally for her tireless efforts to educate the public on how to effectively use Homeopathy for first aid emergencies and acute illness. She also designed numerous best selling homeopathy kits available at www.HomeopathyWorld.com.

Pat Regensburger and Susie Overmeyer are grandmothers who regularly use homeopathic remedies on their family members.

Homornal Imbalance & Homeopathy
June 20, 2008

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Hosts Jenny Hwozdek, CCH and Dr. Tim Stryker, CCH plus special guest certified homeopath, Christopher Beaver, discuss the increasingly common syndrome of hormone imbalance, brought about by a vicious cycle of external stresses and physical hormonal sensitivities which cause a downward spiral into dis-ease and dis-function. Also, in this broadcast, we hear from Amy Irvine, well-known wilderness activist and author of new book, Trespass, Living on the Edge of the Promised Land.  Amy, who has suffered from severe hormonal imbalance, talks about her illness, her journey and her experience using both conventional medicine and later, homeopathy to treat her symptoms.

Homeopath Jenny Howzdek, CCH Contact Information:
Tel: 814-867-3703
650-851-9095 (fax)
info@impossiblecure.com
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The Promise of Homeopathy

Transformation and the Use of Dreams in Homeopathy
May 23, 2007

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Homeopathic treatment often leads to healing beyond the physical and the most effective remedies will often be accompanied by positive changes in the patient's life. Homeopath Dr. Malcolm Smith has seen this happen time and again, and he joins Melissa and Tim to explore how and why this phenomenon happens, and the significance of energy and sensation patterns in the deepest healing of the body.

In the second segment, Jane T. Cicchetti, homeopath and author of the book "Dreams, Symbols and Homeopathy; Archetypal Dimensions of Healing," delves into the relationship between Jungian philosophy and homeopathy--why dreams and symbols can be essential to homeopathic healing.

Guest Dr. Malcolm Smith's Contact Information:
www.HomeopathicSymposium.com
The Homeopathic Symposium
7904 SE Main Street
Portland, OR 97214
Appointments: (503) 244-1390

Guest Jane Cicchetti's Contact Information:
Wellness Lifestyes Center
218 Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Appointments: (828) 628-6715
Email: janetara@mac.com
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Meniere's Disease and Homeopathy
May 16, 2007

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Dr. Bill Gray, a Homeopath M.D., presents a case of Meniere's disease that rendered the patient homebound and disabled. His patient did not respond to multiple surgeries or steroid treatments, yet she was cured with homeopathic medicine made from the fire ant. Dr. Gray discusses this rare homeopathic remedy, and shares with Melissa and Tim some of the fascinating treatments and cures he has seen in 37 years of practice.

Guest Dr. Bill Gray Contact Information:
14567 Big Basin Way #B6
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 353-9822
billgray@infoasis.com

Provings of Homeopathic Remedies
May 9, 2007

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A "teacher of teachers" of homeopathy will join Melissa and Tim on Wednesday, May 8. Louis Klein, a long-time homeopath and homeopath educator will explain how homeopathic "provings" work. Provings are medical experiments that homeopaths use to evaluate the usefullness of various homeopathic remedies.

Lou Klein will examine the provings of the earthworm and brown recluse spider remedies, and introduce his own case studies of his patients who have been helped by these treatments.

Guest Louis Klein's Contact Information:
www.homeopathycourses.com

Special Needs Children and Homeopathy
May 2, 2007

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Hosts Melissa Burch, CCH and Dr. Tim Stryker, and special guest homeopath Gabrielle Traub will focus on treating Autistic children and children with developmental disorders using homeopathic methods.

Autism is one of the most common of the developmental disorders, which also include Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett's Disorder, and unspecified Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects an estimated half million children and families living in the United States. It's the fastest growing developmental disability diagnosis, with rates growing at an astonishing 10-17% each year. What's causing Autism to grow at such an alarming rate and how is it treated homeopathically?

Gabrielle Traub is a world-renowned homeopathic practitioner and founder of the World Homeopathy Awareness Organization. She will be joined by the mothers of some of her patients--children with special needs and developmental abnormalities--and talks to them about the benefits of homeopathic treatment, how it can be used in tandem with medical treatment, and why children with special needs react so well to homeopathy.

Guest Gabrielle Traub's Contact Information:
www.DiscoverHomeopathy.com
Medical Wellness Kliniek
3268 Governor Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Appointments: (858) 457-0191 ext 2
Voicemail: (858) 457-0191 ext 19

OB-GYN Clinic:
Carmel Valley Women's Health
12395 El Camino Real Suite 207
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-9900

Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Newborns and Babies
April 25, 2007

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Hosts Melissa Burch, CCH and Dr. Tim Stryker will be joined by Miranda Castro, a British-trained homeopath who specializes in homeopathy during pregnancy and pediatric homeopathy.

Miranda will present the case of baby Nia, who swallowed meconium at birth and was successfully treated with a homeopathic treatment as a newborn. Her mother will talk about the life threatening situation her baby faced, and Nia's incredible recovery. This segment of the show will also discuss the safety of homeopathic remedies for newborns and pregnant or breastfeeding women.

The second segment will feature Kathy Lukas,co-director of the School of Homeopathy in New York. She'll be discussing homeopathic education requirements and national standards and she'll delve into the controversial legal issues which can surround alternative medical treatments.

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There are 25 remedies in the kit that are invaluable for many common complaints of pregnant, birthing and newly delivered mothers - and their babies. Miranda Castro's much-loved book "Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Your Baby's First Years" is a brilliant accompaniment to the kit and is full of helpful and compassionate advice as well as homeopathic solutions. Natural Health Supply is offering a 10% discount on the book and the kit if you quote Inner Health through Homeopathy on Voice America!

Guest Kathy Lukas Contact Information:
THE SCHOOL OF HOMEOPATHY, NEW YORK
964 Third Avenue 8th floor New York, NY 10155-0003
212-570-1646
tshny@earthlink.net
www.homeopathyschool.com

Treating Chronic Headaches with Homeopathy
April 18, 2007

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Hosts Melissa Burch, CCH and Dr. Tim Stryker are joined by homeopath Dr. Todd Rowe, founder and the director of the American Medical College of Homeopathy and the Society for the Establishment of Research in Classical Homeopathy. He spoke about Homeopathic education in the United States.

Guest Lisa Parks flew to Boston for homeopathic treatment with Melissa Burch for her chronic headaches and digestive problems. She spoke of the amazing results she experienced after homeopathic treatment.

Guest Dr. Todd Rowe Contact Information:
The American College of Homeopathy
Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy
2001 West Camelback Suite 150
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602)347-7950

Treating Children and Homeopathy
April 11, 2007

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Meet Kathy Newman. She's a former nurse and mother of 7 children. Find out how a scratching dog led her and her family down the path to health enlightenment.

Kathy Newman's dog had a skin condition and food allergies.  She took her dog to a homeopathic veterinarian and was amazed at how gentle the treatment was--and how quickly it took effect. She was so impressed that she sought a homeopathic doctor for her 18 year-old son, David, who was suffering from chronic headaches, congestion, and sleep problems.

Now, five of Kathy's seven children are being successfully treated for everything from anxiety and asthma to ear infections and allergies.

Homeopath Cindy Chrisman, CCH explained the purpose and activities of World Homeopathy Awareness Week.

Guest Cindy Chrisman Contact Information:
New Harmony Health
170 Summer Street
Lee, MA 01238
413-243-6095
cchris5062@verizon.net
www.homeopathicprovider.com

Take Your Health From Where It Is To Where You Want It To Be!

Inner Health through Homeopathy addresses the mysteries, answers the skeptics, and demonstrates how homeopathy works.

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Inner Health through Homeopathy produced by Maryjane Mercovich and Melissa Burch, CCH and hosted by Jenny Hwozdek, CCH, RsHom(NA) and Dr. Nancy Gahles. The show features a weekly discussion about Homeopathy, a holistic approach to healthcare which treats ailments by bringing the entire body into balance. Homeopathy encompasses and examines the make up of the entire person, instead of focusing solely on a disease or ailment.

The healing process involves physical, mental, and emotional changes, which come from a wellness within. Homeopathic remedies go far beyond an alleviation of symptoms; they can restore harmony to the body and open paths to a higher level of awareness. Each month host Jenny Hwozdek, CCH, RsHom(NA) explores a different health issue and individual healing processes with homeopath Dr. Nancy Gahles.

Executive Producer: Melissa Burch, CCH, RsHom(NA)

Producer:Maryjane Mercovich, MS

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Melissa Burch, CCH, RsHom(NA), practices and teaches the "Sensation Method," a unique combination of classical and modern homeopathic methods. She is a graduate of the School of Homeopathy New York (directed by Joanne Daly), and the New York School of Homeopathy (directed by Robert Stewart). Ms. Burch worked with Dr. Nandita Shah at the Quiet Healing Center in South India where she studied with the Bombay Group led by Dr. Rajan Sankaran. She currently practices in the Boston area where she treats a wide range of clients, from newborns to the elderly.

Host Jenny Hwozdek, CCH, RSHom(NA) is a nationally certified homeopath, a member of the Royal Society of Homeopaths (North America),  and a 1998 graduate of the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy in San Francisco. She practices a unique combination of Classical and Contemporary Homeopathy in the Sensation Style of the Mumbai School. Jenny has practices in both State College, Pennsylvania and Stoneham, Massachusetts, and is also available by telephone and skype for long distance work.

While she cherishes her one-on-one work with clients in her practice, Jenny is also actively involved in the education of new homeopaths as well as supporting the continuing education of practicing homeopaths. She is currently the Director of Educational Programs for the Catalyst School of Homeopathy based in Colorado. Jenny also works with Inner Health and teaches advanced level workshops and live clinics around the country, as well as directing a monthly tele-training series designed to support professional homeopaths in the refinement of their practice and understanding of homeopathy. She may be contacted by phone at 814-867-3703

Using Homeopathy for Asthma, Wheezing & Coughs

Anyone who has witnessed someone in the throes of a severe asthma attack, with the victim's attendant feelings of helplessness and panic, knows that this disease can be cruel and dangerous.

Asthma, a chronic disease of the lungs, afflicts roughly 20 million Americans. The condition, which costs many billions of dollars a year, is responsible for roughly half a million hospital stays annually, one quarter of all emergency room visits, and 4,000 deaths. To its sufferers it can represent anything from a minor inconvenience to a life-threatening malady. For some people asthma is intermittent and controlled, while for others it's persistent. Statistically, asthma correlates with poverty, and is less common in adults than in children - among whom it is the most common chronic ailment.

The basic mechanism is that asthma causes airways to become constricted - which is called a bronchospasm - and hence breathing becomes difficult.

In infants and children, a diagnosis of wheezy bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, or reactive airway disease (RAD) is not identical with asthma, though these conditions can lead to the disorder. Fortunately, many asthmatic children essentially "grow out" of the condition and by adulthood no longer have attacks.

Most people with asthma lead happy and active lives, sometimes with restrictions (such as limiting the amount and vigorousness of exercise or exposure to cold air), but the fact that asthma is on the rise - with its incidence nearly doubling since the 1980s across all age, sex, and ethnic groups - is a cause of considerable concern and bafflement to public health experts as well as doctors. Some medical scientists think that the population's increasing exposure to certain chemicals is responsible for the rise. While conventional medicine has no cure for the disease, it has made strides in the management of the condition.

Some of the common symptoms of asthma are coughing (especially at night), wheezing (asthma's hallmark), rapid breathing, and "retractions" (a pulling-in of the skin between the ribs and on the neck). If someone has a chronic cough - which generally means one lasting more than eight weeks - asthma should be considered a prime suspect. One highly useful device for gauging whether someone is in imminent danger of an asthma attack is called a peak flow meter, which measures a person's respiratory output and compares breath strength against a baseline.

Common "triggers" for asthmatic attacks include exercise, colds, pollution including smoke, various allergens including pets (most asthmatics have allergies, which run in the family), mold, cold air, coughing, stress, and acid reflux.

Conventional Treatment Treats the Symptoms Not the Cause

Before the 1980's, the only widely used medications for asthma were epinephrine and ephedrine. But pharmaceuticals have advanced since then to better address symptoms, and now a confusing array of medications for asthma exist. They fall into multiple categories: quick relief ("rescue meds"), long term controls, and oral steroids which can serve as either quick relief or control medications. Groups of asthma medications include inhaled corticosteroids (ICS's), short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs), long acting beta-agonists (LABAs), and leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRAs). Some well-known and widely prescribed specific medicines are albuterol, ipatropium, cromolyn, nedocromil, budesonide (Pulmicort), omalizumab, ipatropium, formoterol (Foradil), salmeterol (Serevent), montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (accodate), zileuton (Zyflo), and prednisone.

Delivery methods for these medications run the gamut as well, including metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), breath-actuated inhalers, holding chambers, masks, dry powder inhalers, and compression driven nebulizers (mist machines).

Some over-the-counter remedies are used by asthmatics, such as antihistamines and decongestants (allergy medications), loratadine (Claritin) & cetirizine (Zyrtec) for sinus problems, and acid reflux meds such as antacids or histamine blockers.

There are many downsides to the traditional approach, including the side effects of and permanent dependency on the medications. For example, the side effects of ICS's include growth retardation, and mouth yeast; for LABAs they include headaches, tremors, palpitations, and cramps; and for LTRAs, headache, nausea, dizziness, rashes, fatigue, and stomach aches. These are not mild, benign medications at work. Plus, the treatment itself can be a major drain on the body. For example, often a child who is able to get an asthma attack under control with the use of a nebulizer will be left too weak from the medication itself to go to school.

Homeopathy Matches Your Individual Symptoms to a Homeopathic Remedy So You Feel Better Right Away

Conventional doctors devise action and treatment plans based on a stepwise approach to an attack's onset and severity, but homeopathy seeks to address the disease at its source. A homeopath will investigate not just the disease mechanism but the patient's overall well-being in every regard, all the physical and even emotional attributes. This is done so a correct remedy or series of remedies can be chosen that treats the whole being, not just the afflicted region (in this case, the lungs). Some of the remedies given for asthma include ipecac, pulsatilla, spongia, sulphur, antim-tart, hepar-sulph, and tuberculinum.  An experienced homeopath chooses an individualized homeopathic remedy that will help reduce the symptoms' intensity and frequency.