Words: Dr Miranda CASTRO The primary symptoms of seasonal allergies, or hay fever, are runny, itchy eyes, a runny and/or stuffed up nose — and, sneezing. Homeopathy can help. I adore sneezing. It is a thrilling experience for the body, but as a child I puzzled over why I had to say ‘bless you’ when

Words: Dr Miranda CASTRO A baby’s cry is one of nature’s loudest sounds. At 80-85 decibels, it is as loud as an unmuffled truck, not far below the pain threshold. Some babies cry more than others; those who do cry usually settle down within 3-6 months. This is a long time in the life of

Words: Dr Miranda CASTRO Fevers are not all bad. In fact, medical research over the past twenty years has consistently shown them to actually help in fighting infections. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said, ‘Give me a fever and I can cure the child.’ A weak child may be endlessly ‘sick’, neither very ill nor

Words: Dr Miranda CASTRO Caulophyllum [or, blue cohosh] has long been used by Native Americans as a birthing herb. Hence, the two of its common names: squaw, or papoose root. Caulophyllum’s special gift is in working with women whose tissues have lost their tone, especially the tissues of the uterus. Its reputation for establishing effective