Ronda Behnke ND Free Articles
Her Thoughts Were Always on the Move..and So Were Her Bowels: Homeopathy to the rescue
Jane, 26, was seen in the Emergency Room three times in the past 2 months for what Jane called an “attack:” chest pain behind her sternum (chest bone) and severe nausea. Usually while in the ER she also had a bout or two of severe, explosive diarrhea. Once the diarrhea occurred, the ER doctors knew the chest pain and nausea were related to the digestive system instead of the heart. Learn how one woman healed the bowels and moved on with her life.
Read MoreHomeopathic Aphorisms
Samuel Hahnemann is considered to be the founder of homeopathy. He created a series of aphorism, guidelines to help those practicing and using homeopathy to affect healing. Learn the first 2 aphorisms and what they mean to you.
Read MoreHomeopathy for Healing Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: The Boy Who Returned to School
Jason was missing too much school due to the intense pain of a rare skin condition called Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, PRP. The burning pain was intense. The flaking and redness covered his entire body. Jason’s parents turned to homeopathy to assist Jason in his healing. Within weeks, he was back to school.
Read MoreChronic Kidney Disease and GERD: Yes, There is a Connection
Drugs used to treat GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) have been linked to kidney disease. Learn what to look for and ways to decrease the GERD symptoms to allow yourself to heal.
Read MoreAn Emotional Side of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a medical diagnosis for any condition where the man is unable to obtain or maintain an erection. Although the causes are usually physical, emotions and fatigue can cause or be a contributing factor. Read about how one man's emotions caused his condition.
Read MoreShe Could Not Weep So Her Eczema Did: Homeopathy Helped the Model Smile Again
Each person makes changes in his/her life to accommodate socially acceptable behaviors, cultural norms, etc. Sometimes those changes show themselves physically. Find how one woman discovered the source of her eczema and how she was able to heal and pursue her career.
Read MoreGarlic Doesn't Just Keep Friends Away, It Can Also Stop the Spread of Many Viruses and Bacteria
Garlic has been used for centuries for its blood-thinning, anticoagulant, properties. Now, it is being used for infections, both viral and bacterial.
Read MoreStatin Drugs, CoQ10 and Vitamin D: What You Need to Know and Why
Statin drugs are prescribed to decrease cholesterol. But two of the effects of taking a Statin drug are that they inhibit the body's production of CoQ10, a vital nutrient, and interfere with the body's assimilation of vitamin D. Learn why taking supplements of vitamin D and CoQ10 are essential when taking a Statin drug.
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Doctor Retires: Thank You Suzanne Barnes DO
Nothing brought a smirk to my clients’ faces quicker than the statement that I valued my medical doctor. It wasn’t that people don’t actually value their medical doctor—it was more that I valued my medical doctor. People automatically assume that Naturopathic Doctors and Homeopaths do not like medical doctors or medical care. Most of the time, when one discusses natural medicines or care they are called “Alternative” meaning something to be used in place of medical care and medical drugs—i.e. medical doctors.
Read MoreAbnormal Pap Smears or Cervical Dysplasia? Reach for Folic Acid, Folate
A recent discovery has shown, however, that women, as a whole, are getting enough Folate to prevent NTDs, but they are still NOT getting enough to help with other health issues, most notably Cervical Dysplasia (also called an “abnormal pap smear”), the precursor to cervical cancer. According to Dr. Stanley J. Swierzewski III (2011), between 250,000 and 1 million women are diagnosed with Cervical Dysplasia each year.
Read MoreHer Name was Chloe: Childhood Innocence Touches Deeply Within
A young girl about 4-years-old came to the beach that day. The child was very interested in playing with the adults, but she also liked to play with others nearby. She talked a lot, telling people who she was and that the woman with her was her grandmother, but she didn’t have a grandpa—the man with them was not related to her. But what I found most surprising was her compassion and love for others. She wasn’t afraid of people like most young children are. She felt safe with her grandmother, safe enough to explore the world, always knowing she was not in any danger.
Read More“Just Stay Away From Those Health Food Stores” His MD Said: This Statement Changed a Man’s Life
The sinus infections were becoming unbearable. It was a cycle: infection-antibiotic-a couple of days of relief-infection-antibiotic…. This is all Joshua knew. His general practitioner simply stated he would have sinus problems all his life; there was nothing that could be done. But, as the doctor left the room, he stopped and looked at Joshua and stated: “Just stay away from those health food stores.” Then he left.
Read MoreIron-Deficiency Anemia: How to Get the Most Iron Out of Your Diet & Supplements
Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA), also referred to as just plain “anemia,” is a medical diagnosis given to those who have fewer Red Blood Cells (RBCs) than normal. As a chief component of RBCs is iron, when there is a shortage of RBCs, deficiency in iron is usually the culprit. Many medical drugs and natural supplements bind to Iron in the stomach or blood rendering both ineffective. Learn what foods, supplements and drugs deplete Iron, and also lose their effectiveness because of the presence of Iron.
Read MoreThe I’s Have It: Individualized Medicine is Needed to Lose Weight
Weight management has become a serious problem in America today. In fact, “obesity” was recently labeled a “medical condition” due to its epidemic status; it is estimated that 8 out of 10 Americans ages 25 and older are considered obese.
Read MoreMirror, Mirror on the Wall: Do I See Me at All? Looking Through the Eyes of Fear
We all have beliefs and perceptions about ourselves. Sometimes these are very evident; and sometimes we are unaware of them but they shape our lives through the decisions we make. Our perceptions of ourselves and our reality are often tainted by past experiences and the thoughts we formed during our youth.
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