In a message dated 11/18/2002 2:31:02 PM Mountain Standard Time,
alpha.panthera@homeopathyhome.net writes:
Apparently I am more willing to take this question seriously than others
here.
In my practice as a homeopath it is my intent to provide the best alternative
education to my client as possible to help them make decisions that protect
their health and welfare.
In Hahnemann fashion I include such education in the realm or regimen -
eliminating and reducing those things that can bring on or cause disease made
through the lifestyle of the client.
Although I would not consider attempting someone to help plan a family, the
issue of birth control is serious and significant to the health and welfare
of the client and as of yet unborn children. Most forms of birth control are
damaging to the biological system and it for this reason that I consult on
birth control methods and options in a preliminary fashion. Although I am not
a full expert in this field I do endeavor to help them to understand the
health pitfalls with the different types of birth control available so that
they fully understand the implications of hormone and toxic substances
involved in the various birth control products, as well as their effacy.
From there I send them to counsel with a midwife or family planning clinic
who has knowledge in the implementation of various nontoxic methods as well
as the common chemical or implant methods, which I disavow.
I also consider it significant and important for a woman to understand how
her monthly cycle works, how hormones and stress impact it and how she can
become in tune with its function. Anything that empowers a woman through
education in regard to her procreative functions can only assist her in
maintaining better health. I find many women lack significant education in
this area.
Further more, children that are unwanted, conceived through violence,
conceived through toxic chemical barriers, or conceived in a woman who is
worn out physically will not sustain the best of health. Clear and healthy
choice is the goal.
You see, Hahnemann was not just a homeopath. He was a physician.
Barbara
physician: one exerting a remedial or salutary influence
remedial: concerned with the correction of faulty habits and the raising of
general competence
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