Healing Haven Musings

Brain Injuries can be invisible things. The effects of the soft brain smashing against the inside of the skull can be quite insidious. Especially with the advent of bicycle helmets. Bruises don’t show on the outside and the logical conclusion is that there is no damage on the inside. In my clinic, I will see children who have fallen head first from their bicycle and have never been the same since. Mood changes and the inability to concentrate for any length of time are common symptoms. Impulsivity and the inability to control it may show up. Tiredness will manifest easily …

Clients seeking help for urinary tract infections (UTI) often want a quick solution.  Sometimes we can recommend a remedy to support the urinary tract, over the counter. Often it is much more helpful if they come and have an in depth, constitutional consultation. This way, we can help to support the healthy functioning of their urinary system. Reducing the frequency of infection and making sure that they are not getting UTI’s in the first place is the goal.I often hear people say that they usually use cranberry juice but that this time, it doesn’t seem to be working so well. ...

The thing is, worms and parasites are very common and can have severe health effects if allowed to build up.  Preschool and kindy kids often forget to wash their hands. Anywhere there are lots kids together – school, daycare, sports events – you can be sure there is a worm population. It does pay to worm your animals and your children on a quarterly basis.  Unfortunately, the worming chocolate tabs from the pharmacy contain very strong chemicals. Sure, they kill the current worms that are alive – but what about the eggs?  If you don’t kill the eggs then they …

It has been a wild old week for me (Megan). You may have seen my last post? It was a story about how I’d managed to move through a bout of the stomach flu with the help of homeopathy. Well… things took a turn for the worst. There I was feeling energised and healthy, getting ready for a road trip to Raglan for some waves, when BAM! I had a very sudden sensation of getting punched in the front of my neck. I turned to my homeopathic remedies for help first. These tied me over for one night. But the …

I am a woman of pale substance. For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from at least one bad sunburn every summer. This is despite sticking to the shade, wearing sunscreen and staying indoors during the sunniest part of the day. I just burn up like a tissue after only minutes in the sun. The thing is, I love the beach and sunny days and being outdoors, so it has always been a bane to not be able to fully enjoy the summer weather. I also have two boys (who, thank goodness, have not inherited my ability …

I have seen so many people complaining on Social Media about how hard 2016 was. For me, it was a gift. Sure, I had the odd challenge here and there but I thrived and feel like I’m hitting the ground running for 2017. Here are the gifts that I’ve received from 2016 both professionally and personally. Personally: I discovered that I have been suffering from Pernicious Anemia. It is likely to have plagued me for most of my life. Pernicious Anemia is an inability to absorb B12 and iron. I perfected my supplementation and my levels of these nutrients started …