New Beginnings

NEW BEGINNINGS

Welcome to our Grand Re-opening!

We are so excited to begin this website, www.ProperHealthSolutions.com, anew!  

We've weathered a few minor setbacks and, this time, we're here to stay!

First, we're happy to announce 10% off of all products through the 15th of the month!

Second, I am committed to a healthier stronger lifestyle so I am sharing that commitment with you.

I have several autoimmune issues, RA and Lupus, and have committed to a healthy treatment approach through diet and moderate exercise, as well as natural and organic vitamins, supplements, and homeopathic remedies.  I will also be using prescriptions as needed, but only where prevention and homeopathic remedies have not provided an acceptable level of relief and/or decrease in symptoms.

I have committed to following the Whole 30 nutrition program for the next 30 days and will be sharing the experience with you.  This program is designed by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig as a nutritional approach to healing the gastro-intestinal system, a.k.a. the gut, and decreasing systemic inflammation.  Systemic inflammation exacerbates many conditions and diseases creating pain, stiffness, swelling, and other symptoms that impede the bodies normal inflammatory response and makes it difficult to lead a balanced life style.  There are many other wonderful nutrition programs out there as well such as AIP (Auto-Immune Protocol), Paleo, and other anti-inflammatory diet and nutrition programs.  I chose Whole 30 simply because it fits my needs at the moment, and I feel I can adhere to it best.  Do check them all out and join me for 30 days.  I welcome your tips and tricks, and the opportunity to share encouragement throughout the journey.  

Third, Please share your comments, praise, suggestions, so that we can provide information and topics you want to hear/learn about and enhance your experience.  We also welcome your constructive criticism; however, be nice about it.  Everyone who places an order or comments during the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 20% off of all products on their next order.  No limit to entries.  Each time you order and/or contribute, you will be entered.  Drawing will take place on the first of May.  

Last, my project between now and Wednesday, is to figure out how to get the pics off of the phone, onto the computer and then onto the Blog!!!  Ray, my husband and co-owner, is the tech genius.  He's shown me several times, but I keep forgetting, and he's not available right now.  (I hope you're laughing with me.)

This month is all about inflammation so look forward to these articles as well as product reviews.  

Thank you for visiting.  To Your Health!!

Sincerely, Deanna and Ray Proper

P.S.  Ray is one of those annoyingly healthy, I mean . . ., extremely blessed persons who rarely has even a headache so he has opted not to commit to a 30 day nutrition challenge.   He hates to take any medications, even homeopathic or all natural, but occasionally, even he admits to needing help to provide relief.  We will be sharing his favorites this month as well.  

Coming Soon.....Our Grand Re-Opening!!!!!

Sunday April 01, 2018

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Homeopathic Principles

Hi Everyone!

Homeopathic Principles

This information is taken from an article by Sandra M. Chase, MD, DHt submitted to the American Institute for Homeopathy website.  Please visit www.homeopathyusa.org for more information.


1.  Like cures like.  Each remedy has a specific "homeopathic picture" and each individual has his or her "homeopathic picture".  The idea then is to use the remedy with the most similar or "like" picture as the individual's picture to treat ailments.

2.  The minimum dose.  In order to maximize potency and minimize side effects, homeopathic remedies are prepared in a series of dilutions beginning with crude product and ending with a minimum dose which has "no detectable chemical substance left" but has the "maximum therapeutic effect with the fewest side effects".

3.  Single remedy.  Only one remedy is given at a time.  This way remedies do not disguise each other's effects.  In other words, if you have a cold, a remedy for colds and their symptoms would be given to you for all symptoms of a cold.  You wouldn't take one for fever, another for cough, another for congestion and so on.  Only one remedy at a time. 

Thanks for reading.  Once again, please visit the American Institute of Homeopathy website: www.homeopathyusa.org, for more information on Homeopathic Practice as well as to find a practitioner near you.  

To Your Health!

Sincerely,

Deanna and Ray

Homeopathic: Definition and Principles

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for your patience as this is going out a day late.

This week's topic is Homeopathy.  What is it?

If you're like me and you're searching for alternative ways to treat illnesses and prevent their occurrences, then you've probably run across, and even used, some homeopathic remedies.  In your quest to find relief, you may or may not have taken the time to really research the concept of Homeopathy; you just want something that works!  Believe me, I know.

As our website, ProperHealthSolutions.com, offers a variety of Homeopathic remedies, I feel it is our responsibility to help you in your research of these alternative remedies.  The information presented here is taken from the American Institute of Homeopathy website: www.homeopathyusa.org.  You are greatly encouraged to visit this website for more information as well as the utilization of their tool to find a homeopathic practitioner near you.  AIH highlights some of the essentials of Homeopathy as: "A holistic, natural, safe system of medicine.   Stimulates the person's own healing power.   Practiced in countries all over the world.  No interactions with conventional drugs.  Recognized by the FDA".

In an article submitted to the website by Sandra M. Chase, MD, DHt, Homeopathy, or Homeopathic Medicine, is defined as, "the practice of medicine that embraces a holistic, natural approach to the treatment of the sick."  She further explains that Homeopathy uses a holistic approach to treatment since it treats the person as a whole, instead of focusing on a diseased part or a specific illness or diagnosis. Homeopathy is natural because its remedies are formulated according to the U.S. FDA-recognized Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States from natural sources, whether vegetable, mineral, or animal in nature.

Dr. Chase also lists the three principles of Homeopathy, Like cures like, Minimum dose and Single remedy.  Please visit next week for more information on each of these principles.  If you can't wait, then by all means, please visit the AIH website:  www.homeopathyuse.org and read her wonderful article.

Thanks for reading.  Please add your comments and suggestions for topics you would like to read more about.

To Your Health!

Sincerely,

Deanna and Ray

Creams, Ointments and Gels Part Three: Gels and Summary

Hi Everyone!

In Parts I and II creams and ointments were addressed.  Today let's talk about Gels.

A Gel is a water based preparation designed to deliver medication to the skin and mucous membranes.  Because it is water based, it absorbs quickly and doesn't remain on the skin as long as creams or ointments do.  It is best used for areas of skin that are generally left exposed such as hands and face, or when a dressing is not able to be applied.

Summary:

Creams:  Water and oil emulsion.  Less oil than ointments.  Usually formulated to be non-greasy and to stay on skin/surface a medium amount of time.  Best used for all skin areas.  May need a dressing applied.  Wears off faster than ointments but stays longer than Gels.

Ointments:  Water and oil emulsion.  More oil than creams so they tend to feel "greasier".  Greater amount of oil helps medication remain on skin longer and provides a protective barrier.  Best used on areas that are not exposed or where a dressing can be applied as well as for wounds/issues that may require longer healing time and greater exposure to medication.

Gels:  Water based preparations.  Wears of faster than creams or ointments.  Best used on exposed areas of skin or where dressings may not be applied.

I hope this information will assist with choosing the right medication format for you and your family. I welcome all positive feedback and constructive contributions.

Next week:  Homeopathic:  What does it mean?

Have a great week.  To Your Health!

Sincerely,

Deanna and Ray

Cream, Gel, Ointment Part 2: Ointments

Hi Everyone,

Last week I covered creams as a vehicle for administering medication to skin and mucous membranes.  Creams are an oil and water emulsion that are formulated to stay on the skin longer than gels, but not as long as ointments.  Most creams are now designed to be non-greasy and quick absorbing.  So how do they differ from ointments?

Ointments are also oil and water emulsions, however, they have a higher oil content.  The higher oil content creates a preparation that will adhere to the skin longer and thus provide longer medicinal contact for wounds/areas that may need increased healing time.  The higher oil content may also create a "greasy" feeling when the preparation is applied as it doesn't absorb as quickly as creams. This feature of ointments can also create a protective barrier around the wound and the wound bed which may or may not need a dressing to prevent removal from rubbing against clothing or other contact agents.  Ointments may not be suitable for skin areas that are usually left uncovered, such as face and hands, unless a dressing can be applied.

Stay tuned for next weeks Part 3: Gels.

Sincerely and To Your Health,

Deanna

Cream, Gel, Ointment - What's the Difference? Is There One?

Hi Everyone.

I just asked myself that question as I was adding products to our inventory and realized that some of the medications came in several different preparations: Cream, Gel, and Ointment.  I had a vague idea of each term and thought they could be used interchangeably.  Not so.  I consulted several medical dictionaries and realized that each preparation is designed to deliver the medication in a specific manner.

This week I'll address Creams.  Next week Ointments and the following week, Gels.

Creams:

Cream [Gk, chrisma,oil],  1.  the portion of milk rich in butterfat.  2.  any fluid mixture of thick consistency.  Creams are often used as a method of applying medication to the surface of the body. Compare ointment.  Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Copyright 2006

The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Copyright 2008 gives this definition:   A spreadable substance, similar to an ointment, but not as thick.  Creams may be more appropriate than ointments for application to exposed skin areas such as the face and hands.

Creams are essentially a water and oil emulsion.  They are used to deliver medication via application and absorption to and through the skin and mucus membranes.   Creams generally absorb faster and are less greasy than ointments.  They provide longer healing contact/action than gels.

See next week's blog on Ointments.

Sincerely,

Deanna - "To your health".