Posts by Myra Nissen
Regaining Balance after Hormonal Birth Contraceptives
When it comes to birth control, hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are often preferred by many women. This approach can regulate an unruly cycle, produce little or no menstrual cycle and control PMS symptoms, and it may seem like the carefree choice for couples when it comes to family planning. Yet HCs are not without consequences to the health and wellness of many women.
Read MoreDietary Guidelines for Healthy Living
In a world filled with advertisements for weight loss and wellness products offering results that seem too good to be true, it is refreshing to come back to simple truths. We respond best to healthy lifestyle. Clean, fresh, wholesome food provides nutritious building blocks for healthy bodies. The following are some dietary guidelines by the Weston A. Price Foundation.
Read MoreMolecular, Genetic, and Bio-nutritional Subdivisions of Embryonic Tissue Extracts (Gemmotherapy)
I use gemmotherapy in my practice as an adjunctive therapeutic. It is a targeted way to support the body’s healing process and is compatible with homeopathy. Gemmotherapy has it’s roots in the way they do Homeopathy in France which targets specific organs for detoxification and rejuvenation, often referred to as “organotherapy.” At this time, all the gemmos are made by several companies in Europe. Gemmotherapy is relatively new to the US. Gemmos are natural and organic or wildcrafted. I am certified in Gemmotherapy and I am proud to able to offer it to my clients. The following is an excerpt of a newsletter from that gives a great explanation of the mechanics of gemmotherapy and the importance of the use of the youngest parts of the plants.
Read MoreHolistic, Complementary, Integrative, Alternative Medicine… What Are We Talking About?
When it comes natural healing there are many different terms, systems, modalities, medicaments, remedies, herbs, and other substances to help a person achieve wellness. Some are not very well defined in common usage. Many terms are used interchangeably as if they have the same meaning. As I speak with people I find I continually have to untangle them to make it easy for people to understand what I do in my practice. The untangling process is good exercise for me as well. Here is another attempt to clear up misunderstandings.
Read MoreHomeopathy & Women’s Health, the Natural Alternative – Radio Show
Have you heard of homeopathy? Confused about what it is? Are you a woman looking for natural alternatives to improve your health? Join Myra Nissen, CCH, RSHom(NA) certified homeopath on Woman’s Journal Talk Radio on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm
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