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I'm happy to announce my new blog! Over the holidays I created a central location where you can view articles, past newsletters, Twitter tweets, and more. Please feel free to comment on posts and suggest ideas for new content. I'd love to have your feedback.

This will most likely be the last post for this blog. See our new blog, new look, more information, all in one place.

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Relaxing Through the Holidays

The winter holidays should offer excitement, wonder, joy, and time to share the warmth of the season with family and friends. However, their true meaning can be obscured by the hurry and worry that also comes with this time of year. Added stress often leads to frazzled nerves and short tempers. Homeopathy offers natural remedies that can help offset stress and restore the pleasure of the season. Here are a few home care tips and simple reminders that can be used by any member of the family, young or old.

Take a Breather

Take time out and breath. Breathing exercises help balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems that control many of the processes in your body. If you stay calm, your children and the rest of the family will follow your example.

Here's one to try: for a minute or so, just be aware of your breathing. Notice the feel of the air as it passes into and through you. You can also pay attention to your ribcage expanding, or any other aspect of breathing that occurs to you. Just notice it without trying to modify it. Develop a habit of doing this whenever you're waiting for something. Once you've mastered it, you can teach your children ...

Flower Essences to the Rescue

When you're feeling overly anxious, perhaps about the prospect of visits from far-away relatives, a little Rescue Remedy can go a long way. Rescue Remedy is a flower essence product that naturally relaxes the body and can be used safely by the entire family. Just put a few drops in a glass of water and sip.

If you're feeling exhausted, or have expectation and dread of an upcoming event, try the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium. Gelsemium was used successfully in WWI to address soldiers' anticipatory anxiety.

Stomach Soothers

Over indulgence is a favorite pastime during the holidays. If you've eaten too much rich food or drink and become irritable, with symptoms of constipation and nausea, the homeopathic remedy Nux Vomica can help.

If food poisoning is suspected, and vomiting and diarrhea are accompanied by a burning tummy with a thirst for sips of cold water, try the homeopathic remedy Arsenicum Album.

Ouch!

Calendula ointment or lotion applied topically can go a long way toward soothing minor cuts or burns. If a burn is more serious, the homeopathic remedy Cantharis given orally can help. Reach for the homeopathic remedy Arnica for bumps and bruises.

For homeopathic remedies use any potency from 6C to 30C. One dose--one pellet under the tongue--should be enough. Remedies can be repeated in two hours, but should be repeated only as necessary. If there is relief, the remedy has done its job.

Homeopathic remedies may be found at your local health food store. Contact Margo or Myra for more information.

Resources*

Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing, by Andrew Weil, MD

Homeopathic Self-Care: The Quick & Easy Guide for the Whole Family, by Robert Ullman, ND & Judith Reichenberg-Ullman, ND

This article is informational and not meant to treat or diagnose. This information or the use of Homeopathy should not take the place of professional medical care. If you or your child has a serious medical condition, seek immediate medical attention from a professional.

© 2008 Margo Adams, Homeopathic Consultant & Myra Nissen, Certified Homeopath

*Resources listed in this article are available from http://myranissen. corn/resources _ books.html

New Location as of November 1, 2009

NEW OFFICE MEANS IMPROVED SERVICES

Mind/Body Medicine Alliance VIEW MAP
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!

Include Health Care Freedom in Health Care Reform

Everyone has a right to make informed choices regarding his or her personal health care. California law recognizes the professional legitimacy of alternative and complementary health care practitioners and healers, and allows them to legally provide and advertise their services. National Certification means a practitioner has met or exceeded is a standard of excellence in their profession. For example, I have been certified for all of North America by the Council for Homeopathic Certification for North America.¹

The time has come to extend the right to choose alternative and complementary practitioners to all states of our nation. Please join me in my support of health care freedom in health care reform. I encourage you to contact your US Senator and ask for your health care freedom. Find out how to contact your US Senator HERE. Sing a petition asking legislators to include homeopathy in health care legislation HERE.

An open letter to the US Senate:

I want to personally say thank you to US Senator Bernie Sanders, and all of our legislators, for the inclusion of the language of "Licensed Complementary & Alternative Medical (CAM) Professionals" in our Health Care Reform. I urge you to include the "Unlicensed CAM Professionals who are Nationally Certified" in our Health Care Reform as well.

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

As a certified classical homeopath, I am an unlicensed CAM professional. I have obtained my certification from the Council for Homeopathic Certification for North America, and I am registered with the North American Society of Homeopaths². Certification ensures that I meet and exceed a standard of excellence set by my peers. While I am able to practice in California thanks to the Health Care Freedom Act (2003 SB577)³, I am not free to practice in all states. National Health Care Freedom goes hand in hand with National Health Care Reform.

The time has come for National Health Care Freedom. Please include unlicensed complementary and alternative medical professionals who have National Certification in Health Care Reform.

Sincerely,

Myra Nissen, CCH, RSHom(NA)

¹ Learn more about the Council for Homeopathic Certification and the certification process for homeopaths HERE.

² Learn more about national registration for homeopaths and the North American Society of Homeopaths HERE.

³ Learn more about the California Health Care Freedom Act HERE. The California The Health Care Freedom Act was written into law as of January 1, 2003 under sections 2053.5 & 2053.6. of California Business and Professions Code which can be viewed HERE.

4 Ways to Save on Homeopathic Care

I am now a practitioner of Healthways WholeHealth Networks. If your health insurance company is a member you can be referred to my practice and receive a discounted rate. A number of common insurance companies contract with Healthways. Here are just a few of the companies who were members as of August 1, 2009: Aetna, Anthem (CA, CO, MO, NV), Coverdell (National), Kaiser (CO), Microsoft, Principal, and Wellpoint In-Tune. Ask your insurance provider if they are a member of Healthways WholeHealth Networks or offer a CAM (Complimentary & Alternative Medicine) program today.

I offer a generous referral program for existing clients. Refer a friend or family member and receive your next follow-up visit for free. This a $95 value.

Ask your doctor if he/she supports homeopathy. I work with many doctors who are supportive of homeopathy. Occasionally they have referred their clients to my practice for homeopathic care.

Another way to save, some employers offer a Flexible Spending Account, for health services not covered by insurance plans. Often this benefit can be used for the reimbursement of Homeopathic services. Ask your employer. Find out more about Flexible Spending Accounts here.

National Health Care Freedom for the US, Include Unlicensed CAM in Health Care Reform on Myra Nissen, CCH's TwitWall

National Health Care Freedom for the US, Include Unlicensed CAM with National Certification in Health Care Reform on Myra Nissen, CCH's TwitWall

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In Memory of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) , German physician, was the founder of homeopathy. A monument of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann was dedicated and presented to the US on June 21, 1900. It is located on Scott Circle, in Washington, DC. Next time you're visiting the White House, take a look at the monument. You can read about the history of the monument here.

Photo of Monument of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, taken by Tabinda Khan, C.Hom., 2006