August 2021 A Personal Odyssey First a look in the dictionary: To compromise is “a settlement in which each side gives up some demands or makes concessions. As in an adjustment of opposing principles, systems, etc. by modifying some aspects of each and the result of such an adjustment.” But, to be compromised is different: “To settle or adjust by concessions on both sides; to lay open to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.” Here, the dictionary continues “to weaken or give up (one’s principles, ideals, etc.) as for reasons or [...]

July 2021 Here in our part of Canada summer has exploded with extreme heat, hundreds of raging wildfires, our beautiful blue skies clouded with hazy smoke and the so-called easing of virus restrictions. Sadly, however it seems that with these changes in restrictions, a whole new form of division and separation is growing. Now it seems that differences of race, gender, religious affiliation and political belief have little meaning and are finally blended into a strong and self-righteous diversity. And who is this incredibly socially aware group to whom [...]

Research and Quotes from the Industry, Along with a few Comments from this Peanut Gallery: June 2021 Spring passes to summer once again and here we are. We’re still locked down, still being vaccinated and tested and the narrative has become nauseatingly repetitive and authoritarian. Will we ever again have the opportunity to stand up, say “NO!” and return to a free, private and “medically” unrestricted lifestyle? I have kept my eye on current journals, media and publications while I spent the past weeks working through some 35-40 years [...]

May 2021 As we roll into this third week of May 2021 we are marking Week #61 since the start of the pandemic lockdowns and restrictions. In spite of the vaccine rollouts, many countries remain controlled under ever tighter and more restrictive regulations, while others appear to be easing almost completely. It is definitely confusing, but more than anything frustrating for those of us willing, able and ready to move forward. I would like to think that we are finally turning a corner since the virus should naturally lessen [...]

14 April 2021 Dear Colleagues and Friends, April showers, along with springtime sunshine and flowers beckon all of us in Canada and several other countries as we face ever tighter and more restrictive regulations around the so-called pandemic. I cannot help but wonder why the authorities repeat the ineffective policy of lockdowns and restrictions over and over again, but yet still expect a different result. As more and more people question or protest these restrictive policies, we can watch a greater escalation of the fear and propaganda leading toward [...]

A Challenge in a Question, A Two Part Report on the TFIM Conference, by Carolyn Winsor: A commentary concerning what we can discuss with our patients concerning the current virus vaccines; a Part I report with highlights regarding the Forum for Integrative Medicine Online Conference held March 5-7, 2021; and, a Part II TFIM report and commentary on the brilliant presentation and question by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides called From COVID-19 to Autism; The Role of Cytokine Storms in Chronic Inflammatory Conditions. A Challenge in a [...]

18 Feb 2021 Dear Colleagues and Friends, As the winter storms and virus restrictions continue throughout Canada and the USA, “moving on” seems to be the new motto. There are many changes in all aspects of our lives and practices, and the restrictions appear to grow ever tighter and more controlling. For now the biggest news is the “vaccines” that will “end the pandemic and protect us all”. And, as before in either politics or pandemic, we see that any voice or organization who disagrees – or, for goodness [...]

Politics, pandemics, censorship and ongoing restrictions. All topics front and center on the mainstream media. As the political winds in the USA swing strongly in favor of “science” (read “chemistry”), Big Pharma and western orthodox medicine, it is once again time for us to take a stand. As I have commented previously, quietly continuing our alternative practice without making our voices heard will leave us without choices, without options and without the ability to obtain the remedies, devices and information that we need to continue effectively treating our patients. [...]

November 2020 Again this month, we continue to wait for the unfolding drama of the US election to resolve. Uncertainty is the overwhelming sensation as we are all plagued with questions. Political and economic factors will only be resolved as it is made clear which one of the two men will attain that powerful position as U.S. president. It seems regardless of who that is, there will be unrest, possible violence and a terrible division between the people of that nation. I would normally shy away from making comments [...]

Chronos or Kairos? Which have you chosen? October 2020 Time rolls onward in a return to the state of Chronos as we continue through this p(l)andemic. Has that time of Kairos – that time of momentous change – missed us? For now the medical and political “authorities” seem all revved up with useless restrictions and regulations for the “deadly second wave” as all of us suffer from COVID overload – in the words of our so concise Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau “this pandemic sucks”. Dealing with the overwhelming [...]