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Treatment Alternatives
KPFA broadcast date March 9, 2010
Janet Zand, ND, OMD, LAc, co-author of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living discusses alternative treatment therapies for a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic, including herbal, homeopathic and nutrient. Resources: Smart Medicine for Healthier Living by Janet Zand, Allan Spreen, and James LaValle, and Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand, Rachel Walton, and Bob Rountree; Resources on alternative healing, resources on childrens health, resources on orthomolecular health medicine, resources on immunity, infections, and allergies, resources on chronic illness, and resources on homeopathyPharmaceutical Cautions
KPFA broadcast date November 3, 2009
Health educator Layna Berman discusses commonly used pharmaceuticals, their effects and dangers including nutrient depletion and suppression of important physiologic pathways. Included will be non-pharmaceutical approaches to depression, insomnia, acne, reflux, and hypertension. Resources: Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health by Jeffry Fawcett and Layna Berman; Resources on orthomolecular health medicine; resources on mind, mood, and stress; resources on hormones, womens health, and mens health; resources on cardiovascular and heart health; resources on homeopathy; and resources on alternative healingThe Body as an Ecology
KPFA broadcast date September 1, 2009
Health educators Layna Berman and Jeffry Fawcett, PhD, authors of Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health, discuss a core principle in their practice: the body works as an integrated whole. Selected health issues are used as examples including practical application of the principle to support and restore health. Resources: Too Much Medicine, Not Enough Health by Jeffry Fawcett and Layna Berman; Resources from Your Own Health And Fitness listed by topicHealth Care Change
KPFA broadcast date January 20, 2009
James Turner, Chair of the Board of Director of Citizen's For Health, what really needs to change in health care. Resources: Citizens for Health www.citizens.org; resources on health politics, advocacy, prevention, and social health, resources on alternative healing, resources on homeopathy, and resources on nutrients for prevention and treatmentThe Essence of Healing: Discovering Bach Flower Remedies
KPFA broadcast date September 23, 2008
Vinton McCabe, author of The Healing Bouquet, discusses the principles and practices for health and healing using Bach flower essences. Resources: The Healing Bouquet by Vinton McCabe; resources on homeopathy and on alternative healingTraveling with Homeopathy
KPFA broadcast date August 19, 2008
Homeopath Judith Reichenberg ND, MSW discusses homeopathic remediesthat protect travelers, treat illnesses, and provide first aid. Resources: Healthy Homeopathy www.healthyhomeopathy.com; resources on homeopathyAllergy Alternatives
KPFA broadcast date March 18, 2008
Health educator Layna Berman discusses allergies, their origins, and treatment options using diet, nutrients, herbs, and homeopathy. Resources: Resources on allergies and immunityHomeopathy for Pets
KPFA broadcast date January 30, 2007
Dr. Don Hamilton, DVM discusses his book about homeopathic theory and the care and treatment of cats and dogs. Resources: Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs by Donald HamiltonFlu Part Two: Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine
KPFA broadcast date January 17, 2006
Dana Ullman, MPH and Andrew Gaeddert discuss homeopathic and herbal alternatives for protection from and treatment of the flu in the context of the potential pandemic of avian flu. Resources: Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines: Safe and Effective Remedies for You and Your Family by Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman, Homeopathic Educational Services www.homeopathic.com and Healing Immune Disorders: Natural Defense-Building Solutions by Andrew Gaeddert, Health Concerns www.healthconcerns.comSmart Medicine for Your Eyes
KPFA broadcast date May 10, 2005
Jeffery Anshel, OD discusses non-pharmaceutical approaches to eye protection and care, including nutrients, herbs, and homeopathy. Resources: Smart Medicine for Your Eyes by Jeffery Anshel, DO www.cvconsulting.comHomeopathy at Home
KPFA broadcast date October 26, 2004
Dana Ullman, homeopathic educator, and director of the Homeopathic Educational Services, discusses his book Resources: Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines: Safe and Effective Remedies for You and Your Family by Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman and Homeopathic Educational Services www.homeopathic.comHomeopathic Insulin and Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
KPFA broadcast date January 7, 2003
Dr. Barbara Brewitt, M.Div., PhD, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Biomed Comm Inc discusses the therapeutic use of homeopathic insulin and recombinant human growth hormoneThe Principles of Homeopathy
KPFA broadcast date September 17, 2002
Laura Josephson, CCH, RSHom, discusses how homeopathic remedies work Resources: A Homeopathic Handbook of Natural Remedies by Laura JosephsonNatural Treatments For the Eyes
KPFA broadcast date May 30, 2000
Dr. Jeffery Anshel, OD discusses his book Resources: Smart Medicine for Your Eyes by Jeffery Anshel, DO www.cvconsulting.comHomeopathic Human Growth Hormone
KPFA broadcast date December 22, 1998
Dr. Barbara Brewitt PhD and Bart Thompson discuss a new homeopathic form of HGH and IGF1 (This is intended as a discussion not an endorsement of a product)Homeopathic Remedies
KPFA broadcast date September 22, 1998
Dr. Corey Weinstein, MD Resources: Healing Homeopathic Remedies by Corey WeinsteinDifferent Approaches to Homeopathy
KPFA broadcast date December 19, 1995
Nicola Henriques, LicLCCH, MHMA, BRCP and Dana Ullman, MPH Resources: Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines: Safe and Effective Remedies for You and Your Family by Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman and Homeopathic Educational Services www.homeopathic.comArticles
The Placebo Effect
PHO #14
Although dismissed as not real, the placebo effect shows our capacity to heal without drugs and technology.