Health is basically like dominoes In healing, we need to find the first cube that toppled it all over. And then the line diverts, and we need to identify the cube that stood at the diversion. Then it diverts again and we might get another chronic condition, and so there is yet another cube that…
Author: Romana Anna Nova
Can you just let yourself be?
Often, when we begin seeking solutions to our health problems it’s because there is a part of our life that we want to be available for, and can’t. Whether that’s relationships, our children, our calling or passions. Yet often, by presenting these symptoms, our body is letting us know that there is a deeper need…
Biochemical tissue salts for Lichen Sclerosis
WHAT ARE TISSUE SALTS Perhaps you’ve heard of the healing system called ’tissue salts‘ or ‘cell salts’ developed by a biochemist named Dr. Schuessler, and consisting of twelve decimally diluted mineral salts. These are, according to his research, essential biochemical substances and the complete set presents the foundational building blocks for all cellular processes in…
Naturopath vs. Homeopath
WAIT! ARE THEY NOT THE SAME!? NOPE. NO. AND ONCE AGAIN – NOPE. I often hear: “I got these herbs from my homeopath.” Or: “I got these homeopathics from my naturopath.” Chances are – no, you didn’t. Homeopaths only seldom use herbs, and even then, only as a support for the main treatment, which is…
Are steroids safe for topical use?
I believe everybody needs to make their own *educated* decisions when it comes to treating their body. Unlike most medical doctors, I *will* educate you on the risks and actions of steroid treatment. Sadly, the information about side effects is being less and less accesible (much is being omitted in the drug inserts), and…
Supplements for Lichen Sclerosis
Lichen sclerosis isn’t just a condition of the skin. Yes, that’s where we are aware of it the most, but although the exact mechanisms involved are unknown, it is believed that the endocrine and other systems are involved. From a holistic perspective, to treat it only topically and focus on the skin expression to the…
Why diet isn’t the best solution for Lichen Sclerosis
(AND WHY FOR SOME IT IS) In the last couple of decades we have seen an upsurge of modalities previously unheard of focusing their treatment plans entirely around diet. These include naturopaths, functional medicine and nutritionists. The premise that these modalities build upon is that a) there are increased levels of toxicity in the environment,…