Top Three Yoga Books:

Yoga; the Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness
by Erich Schiffmann
This is one of my two all time favorites. It is an excellent book for the beginner with clear instruction and photos for each pose along with the benefits and cautions for each pose. It also includes many in depth chapters for those who are interested in more than just the poses. Excellent for those who are ready to deepen their yoga practice. It includes instruction on meditation.

The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work
by Donna Farhi
I can not begin to emphasize how important the breath is to overall health, physically and mentally. This book will clearly explain how important it is and how you can prevent/cure the well known disease that afflict America.

Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit: A Return to Wholeness
By Donna Farhi
Here is the other, of my two all time favorites. It receives the same review and praise as Erich's. Except instead of meditation it deals more with the breath. Yet both books discuss meditation and the breath. Both books are worthy of being on your bookshelf because they can be read again and again with new insight each time.

Recommended Videos:

A.M. Yoga For Beginners with Rodney Yee

P.M. Yoga for Beginners with Patricia Walden

Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss with Susan Deason

Stress Relief Yoga for Beginners with Susan Deason
(the above four videos I feel are appropriate for everyone esp. beginners. The title, for weight loss, is misleading, it is an excellent well rounded yoga work out, weight loss is only a marketing tool)

Yoga Prayer An embodied Christian Spiritual Practice with Fr.Thomas Ryan

Ali MacGraw Yoga Mind and Body with Erich Schiffmann

Chakra Yoga with Gurutel Kaur

Yoga Journals Yoga For Back Care with Rodney Yee

Yoga Conditioning for Athletes with Rodney Yee (esp. the dvd version, this not just for athletes but anyone)

Kripalu Yoga Gentle

Yoga for Scoliosis by Elise Browning Miller, excellent

Children's Videos:

EiEi Yoga

YogaKids

Yoga Kids, Vol. 2: ABC's for Ages 3-6 by Marsha Wenig (DVD)

Yoga Fitness for Kids Ages 7-12 by Kalish

For a more vigorous yoga practice:

Power Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch

Beyond Power Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch

Power Yoga for Beginners Level 1,2,3 by Baron Baptiste (videos)

Ashtanga Yoga the practice Manual by Davis Swenson (he also has excellent videos)

Power Yoga for Beginners with Rodney Yee

YSN

The Yoga Society of Nashville P.O. Box 121271 Nashville, TN 37212
http://www.yogasocietynashville.org/ info@YogaSocietyNashville.org
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Centering Prayer

Meditations is a vital part of my daily practice as a yogi, Christian, mom, wife, and friend. While there are many different styles of meditation, I am personally drawn to this one because of its Christian history/emphasis and this method has been the most effective for me personally. Yearly I will teach an Introduction to Centering Prayer or we can schedule a private lesson if you wish. If you would prefer a non-Christian meditation practice I can help you there too. Which ever meditation practice you choose I highly recommend a regular meditation practice.

Open Mind Open Heart by Thomas Keating http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/

More Yoga Books:

Holy Yoga Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul by Brooke Boon

30 essential yoga poses : for beginning students and their teachers / Judith Lasater

The woman's book of yoga and health : a lifelong guide to wellness / Linda Sparrowe ; with yoga sequences by Patricia Walden

Relax and Renew; Restful Yoga For stressful Times by Judith Lasater

Back Care Basics; A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief
by Mary Schatz

Mega Yoga The first yoga program for curvy women
by Megan Garcia

Yoga For Wellness; healing with the timeless teachings of Viniyoga
by Gary Kraftsow

The Heart of Yoga; developing a Personal Practice
by T.K.V. Desikachar

Healing Mudras; yoga for your hands
by Sabrina Mesko

Yoga : the path to holistic health / B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga for Stress Relief
by Swami Shivapremananda

Awakening the Spine
by Vanda Scaravelli

Yoga Tradition Its History, Literature, Philosophy and practice
by Georg Feuerstein,Ph.D.

The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health
by Patricia Sparrowe and Patricia Walden

B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health
by BKS Iyengar

Meditation made Easy
by L. Roche

Kundalini Yoga; The Flow of eternal Power
by Shakti Parwha Kaur Khalsa,

Yoga and You; Energizing and Relaxing Yoga for New and Experienced Students
by Esher Myers

Yoga for Dummies
by Georg Feuerstein

Yoga; The Iyengar Way
by Silva Mehta

How to Use Yoga; A step-By Step Guide to the Iyengar Method of Yoga
by Mira Mehta

The Runners Yoga Book; A balanced Approach to Fitness
by Jean Couch

Power Yoga
by Beryl Bender Birch

Pregnancy:
Preparing for Birth with Yoga
by Janet Blaskas

What to Expect When You're Expecting
by Heidi E. Murkoff
What to Expect the First Year
What to Expect the Toddler Years

Natural Family Living: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting
by Peggy O'Mara,
Mothering Magazine www.mothering.com

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
by La Leche League International www.lalecheleague.org

I highly recommend the above books as a must have during pregnancy and after.

Yoga Journal's Prenatal Yoga Video

Yoga For Pregnancy : Ninety-Two Safe, Gentle Stretches Appropriate for Pregnant Women & New Mothers by Sandra Jordan

The Method - Baby & Mom Pre-Natal Yoga Video

The Method - Baby & Mom Post-Natal Yoga Video with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa,

Yoga for Pregnancy
by Francoise Barbira Freedman

Kids Yoga

Yoga for the Special Child; A Therapeutic Approach for Infants and Children With Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities
by Sonia Sumar

Starbright meditations for Children

Yoga for Children

Fly Like A Butterfly: Yoga for children by Shakta Kaur Khalsa

Homeschool:

Well Trained Mind A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise www.welltrainedmind.com
(I use this as my starting point in planning our curriculum and then add resources from the following ...)

Greenleaf Press catalogue (I use it as my history reading list and more) www.greenleafpress.com

Sonlight Curriculum www. sonlight.com

A Beka (I useed many of their workbooks grades k-4 and thier scope and sequence) www.abeka.org

Charlotte Mason (many great books with her inspiring principles)

Maria Montessori (many great books with her inspiring principles and methods)
I used Montessori methods esp. ages 2-6

What your child needs to know Series by E.D. Hirsch ( I use this for each grade to make sure we have covered the bare minimum)

www.rainbowresource.com (for the best price on homeschool supplies, books, workbooks)

www.tnhomeed.com

Math: k-4th we used Miqon, ABeka, Singapore. 5th and up we use Saxon, Videotext Algebra

Logic: Analogies Concept Connections by Continetal Press. Bright Minds Critical Thinking Company http://www.brightminds.us/home/ I highly recomend their Building Thinking Skills books. I have also enjoyed their Mind Benders, Science Connections, Case of the Red Herring
Fallacy Detective is an excelent book.
Analogies Concept Connections by Continental Press

English: 1st and 2nd grade First Language Lessons
3rd-7th Rod and Staff love their layout very easy to use
Word Roots
Wordly Wise

Spelling: Spelling Power, Sequential Spelling, Spelling Workout, Megawords

History: we use Well Trained Mind-Story of the World, Sonlight, Mystery of History

Geography: we use Nifty Fifty from abeka also their contries cards, Geog.Songs,

Creating a non toxic Home and Using Non Toxic Products

Clean and Green the complete guide. ( How to clean without using toxic products, I clean most everything in my home with vinegar, borax, a mild soap, and baking soda. For glass I use half water, half vinegar. For the bathroom, counters and floors I use a combination of vinegar, borax, a mild soap, and baking soda.)
The Safe Shopper's Bible (a great guide to buying nontoxic products)
Home Safe Home protecting yourself. ( I try to stick with 100%cotton and wool for clothing and linen, untreated and organic when possible)
Healthy homes, healthy kids.
The nontoxic home and office.
Your home your health and well-being.
.The healthy home handbook

Diet:

Conscious eating is the awareness of how the food we eat affects our body, emotions, mind and spiritual life. One must become their own food detective and learn how each different food/substance affects their body, emotions and mind differently and uniquely to them.

Not so long ago, there was no such thing as a whole foods eating plan. All foods were whole and unadulterated. They were organic, fresh and unprocessed. All the nutrients needed to process that food were present in that food in a balanced form. God gave us the perfect diet. His gifts just as they are, truly are the perfect food for us raw and organic. However it is hard to find such food these days and it can be helpful to read the following website and books to keep reminding you why you should eat whole raw organic fruits and vegetables as the main source of your nutrients and to keep you motivated when surrounded by fast food, sugar, and convenience foods. I recently have found the reminder very helpful in cleaning up my own diet and quickly are reaping the benefits of returning to such a diet.

Many popular eating plans are "one size fits all". The author believes that they have found the "perfect" diet - it works for them, so it will work for everybody. While many of these diets have some truth to them, I believe there is no perfect diet plan. Instead each person has unique requirements which vary depending on their stage of life and current circumstances. For instance someone who has been eating large amounts of sugar and white flour (hidden in almost everything that comes in a box) will need a different diet plan until they are back in balance. Just as each person reacts differently to different foods. Eggs may be great for one person but unbalancing for another. So one must experiment to find the foods that are best for them and avoid those that they react poorly to digestively or mentally.

In the following books and many others I have found something interesting and worth learning about but I do not feel they are"the diet". I do not advocate everything in each book. Widely reading will help you to make sound choices that are perfect for you and you alone.

Your Body's Many Cries for Water - You Are Not Sick, You Are Thirsty!,
by Batmanghelidj, Dr Fereydoon

8 weeks to Optimum Health, Fawcett Books, by Andrew Weil (he has other books as well)

Conscious Eating by Gabriel Cousens

Any book by Deepak Chopra

The Zone, Eat Right for Your Type, Sugar Busters, The Ph Mircle, The Color Code,

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/rwgully/theories/metabolic_diets.htm

If you want to improve your health, fitness, and well-being, good nutrition is often the most important factor. This website contains an overview of many effective diets, and the theories behind them. Some of this information is new and has not yet been published, while much of it has been known for over 50 years. What I have aimed to do here is group it all in one place, so that the similarities, and patterns of good nutrition become apparent. Much of what is widely accepted as normal nutrition in developed countries is decidedly unhealthy, and a change to healthy eating habits can often reverse illness rapidly. The changes in your diet required to achieve good health can be difficult and far reaching, but the results may be astonishing.

With the advent of methods of processing, ways of transporting food long distances, chemical fertilizers, and the predominance of convenience foods, our food lost a lot of its nutritional value. It became contaminated with substances that our bodies couldn't cope with. The nutrients needed to digest the foods weren't present and had to be robbed from our bodies' stores. The result was a massive decline in health.

The problem is, refined foods are so abundant that it takes some effort to find and prepare whole foods. Nearly everything in a packet or can contains some refined carbs or dangerously processed fats. The last few years have seen a resurgence of people who are concerned enough about their health to make the effort required to find fresh, organic meat and produce.

SWEETENERS

Before the advent of modern food processing methods, sweet foods were eaten in moderation, as they were available. Fruit, berries, honey, sugar cane or beet all contained vital nutrients and were a useful part of a whole food, balanced diet. Concentrated sweet foods like honey were not eaten everyday, but were an occasional special treat.
These days sugar, stripped of it’s nutrients, is in virtually every processed food. It is highly addictive and very dangerous to our health. Many people, for a variety of reasons, are following whole food or sugar free diets. Because our systems have become badly out of balance, many of us can’t eat natural sweet foods. But we still have a sweet tooth, and we’re always looking for safe alternatives. Those alternatives are mostly artificial, or highly processed, and that is seldom healthy. As a rule of thumb, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Our systems were not designed to cope with a constant influx of concentrated sweet foods. So it is wise to think of sweet foods as an occasional treat, and eat them in moderation. Some people need to be more moderate than others. If you have blood sugar problems of any kind, it will be easier to break the addictive cycle if you don't eat sweet things at all. Partly because eating some sweet foods can cause an insulin response just because of the sweet taste, even if there are no calories. And partly to give your taste buds a chance to get used to a new way of eating.

* Vegetable Glycerine - "Glycerine, or glycerol* Diastatic malt * Diastatic malt Barley malt, brown rice syrup, raw honey, molasses Raw honey, maple syrup, sucanat (dried cane sugar juice), date sugar, molasses, malted grain syrups, sorghum syrup Polyols or sugar alcohols

The Ugly

* All refined sugars, including "raw", "natural" & "turbinado" - these have had all their nutrients stripped from them. They are highly addictive and act as a poison in your body. It is hard to avoid sugar, as it is added to most processed foods. You need to be vigilant.

* Fructose and High Fructose corn syrup - Also highly refined. Fructose causes many adverse effects, especially in small children. Read labels carefully to see where it has been added.

* Anything ending with -ose - Dr Mercola says "Certain harmful refined dietary sugars almost always turn directly into fat! Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Galactose, Maltose, and Lactose are digested and absorbed with such speed that the body must convert them into saturated fats. Saturated Fatty Acids are "sticky" by nature, and, when introduced into the vascular system, clog arteries, increase the chance of stroke, diabetes, and definitively decrease athletic performance." Enough said, I think.......

* Fruit juice - concentrated fruit juices are composed mostly of fructose as well as mold, unless made within the last hour are best avoided.

* Saccharin - It was the first non-caloric sweetener on the market. And despite its metallic aftertaste, for decades it was really the only alternative for weight loss or diabetes. It is possibly carcinogenic, though that has not been proved conclusively. But it is an exitotoxin, which means it causes metabolic shifts. Belgian researchers have discovered that it stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. It can also interfere with fat loss & overall vitality.

* Artificial sweeteners in general - Cyclamate, acesulfame-K and other chemical sweeteners are not natural foods. Even if they are generally considered safe, we don't know all of the side effects and it seems sensible to be cautious about them.

The Very Ugly
* Aspartame, marketed as NutraSweet or Equal - I have read a lot of articles listing the adverse side effects of aspartame. If even half of what is written is true, this is a very toxic substance. Why take the risk?

The best kinds of carbs

The best kinds of carbohydrates are those that release sugar into your system at a steady rate. Dr David Jenkins developed the Glycaemic Index to help diabetics control their sugar levels. The GI of a food measures how quickly and how much it increases your blood sugar level. If the level goes up too much or too quickly, you get that "sugar rush" high, but then your body pumps out insulin to balance out the sugar & your energy levels drop again. Proteins and low GI carbs will help keep your blood sugar levels steadily within the right range.

You also want carbs that are high in micronutrients. So make sure a high proportion of your carbs come from fruit, vegetables, unrefined grains and legumes. The more vitamins and minerals you get in your food, the less likely you are to need a supplement. If you are committed to health, you might like to try eating only whole foods and no refined carbohydrates.

WATER

Like breathing I can't emphasize enough how important this is. I recommend drinking two glasses between 12-16oz. of water first thing in the morning with the juice of half a lemon. This will rehydrate you and help to cleans the system after sleeping. From there two more glasses between 12-16oz. each, 20-30 min. before lunch, dinner and right before bed. Water is quickly assimilated by the body as is by itself. Other than that sipping water as you feel the need. Just divide your weight by 2 and this will yield the ounces of water you need to drink daily. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs, your daily requirement would be 75 oz.

Water, often called the "silent nutrient" may be overlooked or taken for granted. Yet, next to oxygen, water is the nutrient most needed for life. You could live for weeks without food but only a few days without water. Water balance is regulated by a sensitively controlled mechanism, giving rise to thirst. The kidneys play a vital role by conserving or excreting water as necessary.

Water acts as a solvent, coolant, lubricant and transport agent. The amount of body water varies with body fat. Water, as a percentage of body weight, is greater in lean individuals due to the nearly water free characteristics of fat tissue. Besides keeping body temperature stable, water carries nutrients, eliminates toxins and waste products, maintains blood volume and provides the medium in which cell chemical reactions occur. The body has three sources of water: fluid intake, water content of food, and the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.

Even if you're inactive, your body loses up to 80 ounces of water a day--mainly in urine, perspiration (even invisible) and bowel movements. Every time you exhale, for example, you lose water vapor, adding up to one or two glasses a day. To replace this loss, you should consume at least 6 full glasses of water a day--a minimum of about 48 ounces. Of course, foods are 70 to 90 percent water, so don't count just the glasses you drink in a day.

Water needs vary, however, depending on climate and activity. For instance, intense exercise in hot humid weather can cause excess water loss of a quart (32 ounces) or more an hour through sweat. That water must be replenished immediately to prevent serious dehydration, even death. If too much fluid is lost through sweating, blood pressure falls and decreases oxygen delivery to the brain.

Here are a few additional guidelines to drinking your daily fluid quota of six to eight glasses,

1. Thirst is not always a good indicator of the body's need for water. So it's important to drink regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty.This is especially true in the elderly because thirst sensation becomes blunted in very old individuals. Also intense dehydration, when you need water the most, may impair the usual strong desire to drink.
2. Drink a glass of water 30 minutes to an hour before exercising and again 10 minutes before your workout. And remember to drink another glass of water immediately afterward.
3. Increase your fluid intake if your diet is high in fiber, protein or salt.
And remember, fluid comes in a variety of forms, including the water contained in solid foods. Many fruits, vegetables and soup are at least 80 percent water, so they can count toward your daily intake. To quench thirst, water beats the soft drinks hands down, and it will spare you extra pounds. Caffiene is a diuretic. It dehydrates your body, which is exactly what you don't want to do. The sugars end up as fat, and the sugar substitutes (aspartame) break down into chemical compositions that reduce the blood sugar to the brain, causing the sensation of hunger and the need to consume more sweetners.

LISTENER SEPTEMBER 25 1999 Water of Life Good health on tap. By Noel O'Hare

Call me mean, but I can't bring myself to buy bottled water. If I have to pay for a non-alcoholic drink, I want my money's worth of chemicals, colour, taste and fizz. The fact is, though, that I would be better off opting for the water. Water is the very stuff of life and we need lots of it. Humans lose about 10 cups (about 2.4 litres) of fluid a day in sweat, urine, exhaled air and bowel movements. To replace that and keep a fluid balance, you need to drink between eight and 12 glasses of water a day, regardless of the weather. Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages don't count, since they are actually dehydrating and increase urine output.

Apart from those people who suck on a pump bottle all day long, it is likely that most people don't drink sufficient water. Fortunately, food makes up some of our water intake. A slice of bread, for instance, is 38 percent water and a medium baked potato with skin is 70 percent. In the average diet, solid foods provide between three and four cups of water daily.

It is generally accepted that water is needed to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients and other substances throughout the body, carry away waste and moisten, lubricate and cushion the body from injury. However, a recent book goes much further. In Your Body's Many Cries for Water - You Are Not Sick, You Are Thirsty!, British-trained Dr Fereydoon "Batman" Batmanghelidj theorises that dehydration is the cause of many major illnesses from angina to asthma. Since every function of the body is monitored and pegged by the efficient flow of water, "water distribution is the only way of making sure that not only an adequate amount of water, but its transported elements (hormones, chemical messengers and nutrients), first reach the more vital organs".

The need for water starts early, says Batman. "Moniing sickness of the mother is a thirst signal of both the foetus and the mother. " Batman argues that Alzheimer's disease is primarily caused by brain cell dehydration. In a dehydrated state many functions of the brain cells begin to get lost, such as the transport system that delivers neurotransmitters to the nerve endings.

Water, it seems, will not only enable you to retain your marbles, but also keep you spry. There is nothing better for rheumatoid arthritis than water, says Batman. Since the cartilage surfaces of bones in a joint contain much water, dehydration will have the effect of reducing lubrication in the joints and causing pain. Since 75 percent of the weight of the upper body is supported by the water volume stored in the disc core of our vertebrae, sufficient water will also ease back pain.

But wait, there's more. Migraine, argues Batman, can also be prevented by regular intakes of water. Water shortage increases the potential for hypertension because the body copes with chronic dehydration by taking about eight percent water from blood volume. This causes some capillaries to close down, says Batman, causing hypertension. "Essential hypertension should be treated with an increase in water intake." Higher cholesterol levels also denote dehydration, since excess cholesterol is manufactured in the cell membrane to protect it against dehydration. "If you do not drink water before you eat a meal, the process of food digestion will take its toll on the body. Water will have to be poured on the food in the stomach for proteins to break down and separate into the basic composition of amino acids. In the intestine, more water will be required to process the food ingredients and send them to the liver."

Batman recommends taking one glass of water half an hour before breakfast, lunch and dinner and a similar amount two and a half hours after each meal. "This is the very minimum amount of water your body needs." Two more glasses should be taken before going to bed - water can also help you sleep. "Try drinking a glass of water and then putting a pinch of salt on your tongue. My personal experience and observation in others have shown that one begins to fall asleep after a few minutes. In my estimation, this combination alters the rate of electrical discharge in the brain and induces sleep."

Wellness

Health is often thought of as the absence of illness. But we can have no discernable illness, yet still feel not quite right. When we talk about wellness, we mean the state of feeling vibrantly alive and energetic. There are many components that contribute to this feeling. Walt Stoll talks of the three-legged-stool approach to healing - whole foods, exercise and skilled relaxation. And the fourth leg of attitude also makes a big difference. Let's look at what's involved here in a bit more detail :

Exercise Or what we put out.
Aerobic exercise - The minimum amount of aerobic exercise for good health is generally considered to be 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week. The maximum is harder to define and is very personal. Remember that the more you exercise, the more rest and recovery you need. And that excessive amounts of exercise can actually be detrimental to your health
Resistance exercise - Bones don't grow unless they are stressed. So resistance exercise is also vital for top condition.
Stretching - After you work your muscles, you need to stretch them out again. And one or two longer sessions a week are most beneficial for elongating tight muscles and releasing tension.
Special exercises - For example : pelvic floor exercises for women, eye exercises for long or short sightedness, breathing exercises for asthma, rebounding for lymphatic drainage.
Down time - Don't forget your rest days, when your body can recover and grow stronger.

Rest and Recreation
All work and no play makes Jack a very sick boy. Make time for at least some of these elements or the rest is a waste of time and energy, really.

Sleep - Everybody needs different amounts of sleep. But work, stress and exercise will all increase your need. It is vital to get enough regular sleep to allow your body to regenerate.
Skilled relaxation - Blobbing out in front of the TV doesn't count, because your mind doesn't switch off. There are many ways to achieve an alpha state eg. meditation and biofeedback, but it is a skill that you need to consciously learn. 20 minutes, twice a day, will allow your body to release pent-up stresses that you may not even be aware of.
Time with family and friends - Needed for physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
Leisure activities - Go on, have some fun! You might like it.
Bodywork - Massage, Reiki, Alexander Technique and many other bodywork techniques can increase your physical wellbeing.
Therapeutic treatments - If you need emergency help, go immediately to a medical centre. But for chronic conditions, the right natural therapy combined with the appropriate lifestyle factors might be all you need.

Attitude
The ABC's of attitude :

Action - Without action, no amount of attitude will do the job. But a positive outlook will enhance the action you take.
Balance - It is easy to focus on one aspect and neglect the rest. But having some balance in your life is vital.
Commitment - Strangely, commitment makes it easier to take action. Once you know you're not going to eat sugar, for example, there is no need to decide whether to have that piece of cake or not. You already know you won't.

Fasting:

Fasting should not be done by children, pregnant or lactating women. A 24-36 hour water or fresh fruit and vegetable juice fast can be safe and helpful for a healthy person. It is helpful to detox the system. However the detox may not feel very good and can often have flu like sytems as the toxins are leaving your system. Take heart that these symptoms are a sign that the toxins are being released and removed from your body. Those with any kind of health history should be cautious and consult your doctor. Be sure to rest and not to stuff yourself before or after especially on meats, sugars, and processed foods. A 36 hour fast may be from a light and raw food dinner on Friday evening to light warm breakfast on Sunday morning. So to ease your digestive system into and out of the fast.

Homeopathy: tiny dose, big medicine

Homeopathy is a system of healing that uses extremely small doses of plants, animals and minerals to stimulate the body's immune system. Homeopathy is similar to immunization, which uses minute amounts of dead or weakened bacteria or viruses to stimulate your body to produce antibodies. Homeopathy works on the principle of similarity; by using a minute amount of the substance that is causing illness, homeopathy stimulates your immune system and creates a deep cure. If you misuse homeopathy, at worst your cold will keep its hold or your headache will keep right on pounding-but you need not worry about side effects. I have used health food store bought homeopathic remedies with excellent results for my family.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this website is for educational purposes. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from my own research and experience.

We suggest taking responsibility for ones own diet, lifestyle, diagnosis and medication, based on informed decision making. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your own research and in partnership with qualified health care professionals.