RUTA Homeopathic & Complementary Medicine

05/05/2026

In today's post we will discuss important facts concerning health and the role of homeopathic and complementary medicine in maintaining good health.
What is health, and what is disease? The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity.” Yet is it possible for us to stay healthy in the modern conditions of life? On a daily basis we are exposed to the multitude of toxins and harmful chemicals, strong electro-magnetic fields, and overwhelming amounts of impressions and information. Many people, both children and adults, regularly take prescription medications for a multitude of disorders, and nowadays this trend is becoming widely accepted and by many considered quite normal. So, let’s ask ourselves again: What is the meaning of well-being in modern conditions of life?
It would be more accurate to define health as a state of resilience and dynamic equilibrium of energies and forces in a human being. Health is not a static situation, health needs to be maintained at all times. ​Please see the diagram below that attempts to represent the human organization.
We humans are complex beings. To be more precise, we possess three main centers that are always in a state of dynamic interaction: thinking, feeling, and movement centers. This triad represents the entire human being. The thinking center corresponds to the head organization and nervous system, the feeling center — to rhythmic activities of breathing and blood circulation, and the movement center is represented by metabolism and action. Within the human triad, the head center is situated opposite to the metabolic-movement center, and these two centers can be seen as two opposing poles. While in the state of healthy equilibrium, all three centers work together harmoniously. Once the equilibrium is disturbed, a situation is created for various infirmities.
We can see that human organization is quite complex, and proper therapeutic approach requires a thorough, well grounded insight into each person’s situation. Every human being is unique, and utmost attention has to be given to each individual case. Here at RUTA Homeopathic & Complementary Medicine we don’t just fix symptoms, we take a good look into the root causes of ailments and diseases.
There are three basic ways to maintain good health:
- healthy and balanced nutrition,
- optimal lifestyle,
- Homeopathic and natural remedies if needed.
Nutrition is very important for good health. We provide individually tailored dietary recommendations and may suggest healthy lifestyle changes for each case. In addition, natural and homeopathic remedies may also be recommended for managing specific health concerns. As we have pointed out above, the aim of such a therapeutic process is to recreate the dynamic state of balance in the body, mind, and soul.

What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a method for treatment of illnesses with minute doses of mineral, plant-derived, and biological substances. In this method, remedial substances are specially prepared to activate the body's own resources for healing. The main principle of Homeopathy is similia similibus curentur (in Latin), or "similar treats the similar."
Homeopathy is a system of natural health care that has been in use for over 200 years.
According to the National Institute of Health, more than 6 million people in the United States use homeopathy to treat specific health conditions, and over 200 million people use homeopathy on a regular basis worldwide.
According to survey results in 16 countries on the use of homeopathy, a significant number of people worldwide use homeopathic remedies regularly with good outcomes. Please refer to the following data source: https://www.homeobook.com/the-latest-data-on-the-use-of-homeopathy-worldwide-result-of-survey-in-16-countries/
What should a person expect from working with homeopathic practitioners?
During an encounter, a homeopathic practitioner very carefully observes the patient’s physical and psychological state and asks specific questions to select the most effective management. Once the appropriate remedies have been identified, a patient is given recommendations about a remedial management plan and is free to accept or decline it.
Homeopathic remedies are safe, usually free of side effects, cannot be overdosed, and may be given with other treatments and medications. The remedies can be given by mouth and as skin applications in various forms: pellets, liquids, ointments and creams.
What ailments can be treated by homeopathic remedies?
Many acute and chronic health conditions in children and adults can be effectively managed and even cured. Homeopathy is an excellent therapeutic resource especially for children, because many common pediatric complaints and ailments may be successfully addressed with homeopathy: bruises, sprains, muscle aches, ear aches, sore throat, skin rashes, anxiety, aggressive behavior, ADD, ADHD, respiratory issues, asthma, indigestion, tummy aches, bloating, flatulence, and many others. Homeopathy is also very effective for acute and chronic health conditions in adults. Homeopathic remedies are relatively inexpensive and can be obtained at a local pharmacy and health food store without a prescription.

04/17/2026

What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a method for treatment of illnesses with minute doses of mineral, plant-derived, and biological substances. In this method, remedial substances are specially prepared to activate the body's own resources for healing. The main principle of Homeopathy is similar treats similar.
Homeopathy is a system of natural health care that has been in use for over 200 years.
"According to the National Institute of Health, more than 6 million people in the United States use homeopathy to treat specific health conditions, and over 200 million people use homeopathy on regular basis worldwide." - Source: advocacy.sba.gov.
During an encounter, a homeopathic practitioner very carefully observes the patient’s physical and psychologic state and asks specific questions to select the most effective management. Homeopathic remedies are safe, free of side effects, cannot be overdosed, and may be given with other treatments and medications.
What ailments can be treated by homeopathic remedies?
Many acute and chronic health conditions in children and adults can be effectively managed and even cured. Homeopathy is an excellent therapeutic resource especially for children, because many common pediatric complains and ailments may be successfully addressed with homeopathy: bruises, sprains, muscle aches, ear aches, sore throat, skin rashes, anxiety, aggressive behavior, ADD, ADHD, respiratory issues, asthma, indigestion, tummy aches, bloating, flatulence, and many others. Homeopathy is also very effective for acute and chronic health conditions in adults. Homeopathic remedies are relatively inexpensive and can be obtained at a local pharmacy and health food store without prescription.

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05/06/2025

PAIN MANAGEMENT IN HOMEOPATHY

Dear friends of RUTA,

In today's newsletter, we will discuss the important subject of pain.
What is pain? Pain is a common health issue. Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that draws attention to problematic areas of the body. Pain is an important signal the body sends whenever it is in distress. Painful sensation helps to safeguard us from potential damage like touching a hot stove or a sharp object.
Pain can be acute, sporadic, and chronic. In terms of mechanisms of pain, it can be caused by tissue damage or inflammation (nociceptive pain), damage to nerves themselves (neuropathic pain), or may be unrelated to any obvious cause and arise as a result of the nervous system processing painful stimuli (nociplastic pain).
Trauma and inflammation are among the most common causes of pain, and this type of pain is always related to tissue damage and irritation of nerves. There are four signs of inflammation that are caused by trauma, insect bites, burns, sprains, stings, cuts, or blunt traumas: pain (Latin term - dolor), elevated temperature (calor), redness (rubor), and swelling (tumor). Most of these scenarios are examples of acute pain. Acute pain disappears when the body's healing processes succeed in repairing damages caused by initial trauma or acute inflammation.

Examples of intermittent, or sporadic pain are headaches, abdominal pain, low back pain, chest pain, cramps, and painful repetitive muscle jerkings. As a rule, sporadic painful episodes are caused by poorly regulated rhythmic processes in the organism. In comparison with acute pain, sporadic pain indicates bodily dis-regulation that existed for a relatively long time.

Chronic pain is characterized by prolonged duration beyond expected healing time, usually lasting for 3-6 months or longer. It can result from various causes, including chronic illnesses, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, traumas, or surgery.

Pain is not always a bad thing since it signals that problematic areas of the body require attention and care. When pain becomes unbearable or debilitating, it may be mitigated by pain reducing medications (analgesics, or painkillers).
In conventional allopathic medicine, there are several ways to treat pain: medications, medical procedures, and surgery. Behavioral and physical therapy may be effective in treating pain as well.
Pain medications include: acetaminophen (Tylenol); NSAID, or non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen); opioids (codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone); muscle relaxants (e.g. cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, metaxalone); and topical creams and gels for muscle and joint pain.
When pain medications are insufficiently effective, medical procedures and devices can be considered: TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) delivers weak electrical pulses through the skin to the nerves fibers for a short-term pain relief; peripheral nerve stimulation, in which electrodes are placed under the skin near peripheral nerves where a person senses pain; and spinal cord stimulation when electrodes are placed under the skin to send electrical pulses to the spinal cord.
Although analgesics and medical procedures are widely used for pain management, they may be insufficiently effective or have unintended, and sometimes significant, side effects.
For example, excessive use of Tylenol may cause liver damage or failure, NSAIDs can cause stomach ulcers, bleeding, fluid retention, elevated blood pressure, kidney and liver problems, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, heart attack or stroke. Side effects of opioid pain medications include constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, clouded thinking, slowed breathing, and drug dependence.
As to medical procedures, they often provide only symptomatic and temporary pain relief. Peripheral nerve ablation actually means interruption and destruction of nerve tissue to reduce or eliminate pain. It is important to mention that nerve fibers not only facilitate nerve conduction but also provide nourishment to corresponding tissues in the nerve distribution. Disrupting this trophic function of nerves may lead to degenerative changes in the body.
While conventional medicine is able to provide good and effective choices for pain reduction, strong unintended side effects of such treatments can be detrimental to a person’s overall health and wellbeing. In many situations, painkillers and medical procedures are indispensable ways for pain management.
However, there are other, and often quite effective and harmless, ways to approach pain management: a good number of homeopathic and natural remedies can effectively and gently reduce pain.
Homeopathy could be utilized for many painful situations, for example:

- Arnica montana is indicated for muscle overexertion, traumas, bruising, sprains, or golfer’s elbow;
- Hypericum perforatum relieves shooting nerve pain;
- Gelsemium sempervirens can reduce congestive headaches at the base of the head, around the eye caused by stress;
- Colchicum relieves acute pain from gout;
- Kali bichromicum, cuprum metallicum can eliminate leg cramps, nerve pain, and restless legs syndrome;
- Glonoinum may relieve sudden headaches with fullness of head and sensation of heat;
- Aesculus hippocastanum and hamamelis will help with discomforts and pain caused by hemorrhoids;
- Belladonna, Chamomilla, and Coffea cruda are good for toothache and sensitive gums.

Homeopathy has many advantages for pain management that include its safety, absence of side effects, cost-effectiveness, and holistic, deeper action. Homeopathic remedies for pain can be used either as an alternative or complement to conventional medicine. In homeopathy, the aim is to treat the underlying cause of pain by strengthening the body's innate ability to heal, not just to reduce symptoms.
Consider homeopathy for pain management when seeking alternatives to opioids, for chronic pain syndromes, for acute trauma, skin and soft-tissue injuries, for post-surgical or dental pain.
If you have any health concerns related to pain, please reach out.

09/09/2024

Dear friends of RUTA. In this post we will discuss main functions and disorders of skin.

Skin is the organ of the human body that serves as a barrier between the inner bodily realm and outside environment. Skin’s functions are numerous and diverse: tactile, temperature, and pain sensation, elimination of toxins, and temperature regulation.
In this newsletter, we will discuss elimination and temperature regulation as two important features of human skin.

Skin is permeated by numerous blood vessels that serve as capacitors of blood. In a warm environment the skin blood vessels dilate and give off warmth, therefore, the body cools down. In a cold environment, the opposite process takes place: blood vessels constrict; therefore, the body retains warmth. Sweat glands also take an active part in regulating body temperature: evaporation of water in sweat cools down the body.
In some people with slow metabolism and tendencies to excessive fluid retention, thermoregulatory processes of the body may not work efficiently enough, and in hot weather conditions skin irritation or eruptions such as eczema and flare ups are likely to manifest. In such individuals, inflammatory skin conditions reflect a tendency to inner inflammation. On the contrary, individuals with rapid metabolism and tendencies to sclerosis manifested as dry, cracked skin with fissures or oozing wounds are likely to have skin hardening and excessive dryness. We may observe that many skin disorders originate in the inner processes of the body and become visible on the surface. Therefore, long-lasting skin disturbances often reflect metabolic imbalances in the body; effective treatment of these disorders must address underlying deeper causes. Although treatment of the symptoms may bring temporary relief, any superficial treatment of chronic skin disorders will only cover up and suppress their deeper causes.

Skin works also as a secretory organ: it releases excess water, salts, and waste in sweat. Other organs of elimination are liver, kidneys, large intestine, and lungs. If these organs are unable to effectively remove toxic substances from the body, then the skin takes up this role. As a result, waste products that are normally metabolized and eliminated by the liver, kidneys, and lungs will try to escape through the skin which becomes overwhelmed by toxic overload: skin becomes unhealthy, and various rashes, irritations, and eruptions become manifest. Toxins accumulate in organs’ tissues, and in the body's detoxification processes waste products are transported in the bloodstream and eventually removed. In situations when skin displays signs of chronic irritation (weeping, poorly healing and inflamed areas of the skin) we should always investigate whether other organs of elimination work properly or not.

Skin can reflect a deeper inflammatory process in the body. Any inflammatory process results in excessive metabolism and breaking down of substances in bodily tissues: irritated and inflamed skin is literally the outcome of inner inflammation. Any attempts at superficial treatment (steroid pills or creams, topical gels or ointments, antibacterial creams) will not affect actual causes. These causes must be looked for in the general state of health of an affected person: only then a particular skin condition may reveal its true origin, and a most suitable, individually tailored remedial management can be administered.

Apart from chronic skin conditions there are many superficial, external, or traumatic disturbances of skin: insect bites or stings, sun burns, cuts and bruises, abrasions, and contact dermatitis. These simple skin conditions can be successfully managed with topical preparations and homeopathic remedies. Below are several examples of homeopathic management for skin disturbances.

Sunburns (rashes) with pink, swollen skin and itching – Natrum muriaticum, Apis mellifica;
Skin itching aggravated in wet, cold weather – Urtica urens, Histaminum;
Red, hot, and painful skin from sunburns – Belladonna; Hypericum perforatum;
Minor skin cuts and bruises – Arnica montana, Hypericum perforatum;
Fissured, cracked skin, especially caused by exposure to gasoline – Petroleum;
Warts located around the nails, fissures on dry skin with oozing and crust – Graphite;
Juvenile acne – Calcarea sulphurica;
Acne with suppuration (pus formation) – Hepar sulphuris calcareum, Sulphur iodatum.

Here at RUTA, we offer assessment of various skin disorders and provide advice on homeopathic remedial management as part of our therapeutic consultation and evaluation. If you have concerns about your health, do not hesitate to reach out to us for help.

07/08/2024

Dear friends of RUTA,

We are going to discuss an important subject - nutrition.

1) The purpose of nutrition;

2) Substances and forces involved in digestion;

3) Therapeutic nutrition.

Why do we eat?

This seems to be a question with an obvious answer: the purpose of nutrition is to replenish energy and substances used in the process of living. Yet we may approach this question from another perspective: what happens in our bodies as we consume and assimilate foods? What forces are involved in the digestive process? What substances are produced in human organisms out of various foods?

Modern science presents digestion as a sequence of biochemical events occurring in the gastrointestinal tract: many complex coordinated processes take place in the gut during the digestive process. Foodstuff is taken in, ingested and assimilated, and many various enzymes, hormones, digestive acids and other substances are employed in the course of digestion. However, modern natural science regards nutrition, digestion, and elimination as purely chemical and automatic processes, and this science doesn't recognize the role and activity of subtle energetic bodies in a human being. The process of nutrition is complex and multifaceted: nutritive substances are taken in and profoundly transformed, many intricate events occur during digestion that point to the fact of innate intelligence of the body. This subtle energetic configuration of a human being is not yet well understood. Yet this understanding is urgently needed for a deeper perspective and insight into subtleties of life.

We are not going to discuss complexities of the digestive process in detail at this time: this subject is too complex and extensive for a newsletter. Instead, we will look into basic features of threefold organization of a human organism and outline significance of proteins, fats, minerals, and carbohydrates in metabolism.

First of all, let's consider the threefold human organization. Below is a schematic depiction of the threefold human organization presented as a constant dynamic interaction between the head-nervous systems, metabolic-digestive system, and rhythmic system of the chest. The brain and nerves need mineral substances and energy as the basis for their healthy function. From the point of view of its main role - thinking, the head organization displays affinity to mineral substances. For proper thinking, a clear and cool head is required. The metabolic-digestive system is diametrically juxtaposed to the head-nervous system since there we find very intense, fiery energies required for breaking down, transformation and assimilation of the nutritive substances in the course of digestion. Metabolic-limb system is also a center of action, movement, and will.

The rhythmic system of breathing and blood circulation that is located in the chest is a connecting link and mediator between the opposite centers of thinking and will. Here the heart and lungs weave and direct the flow of air and blood in a very delicate process of receiving and giving.

An analogy between a threefold plant organization and threefold human organization has been offered by several researchers. We do not have to take these statements on faith, yet we can examine and relate them to our own experience. Plants and human beings are juxtaposed from the point of view of their organization and major metabolic characteristics. Animals and humans breathe in the air rich in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. A plant absorbs carbon dioxide and emits oxygen. Plants are as dependent on humans as we humans depend on plants for our survival and well-being. In nature, all processes are reciprocal: receiving and giving occur simultaneously. There are no one-directional processes, everything is interconnected and mutually dependent. In this depiction, a human being is an upside-down plant: the root in a plant corresponds to the head organization in a human, the plant's stem and leaves - to the rhythmic system of the chest, and plant's flowers and fruits - to the metabolic pole. The root of a plant is embedded into the soil that is rich in minerals. The root is constituted in such a way that it absorbs and accumulates mineral substances. The head organization of a human being needs mineral substances. Therefore, root vegetables like carrots, beets, and radishes are good for proper function of the head organization.

The flower and fruit of a plant correspond to the reproductive and metabolic pole of a human body. Therefore, the human digestive organs receive their best nourishment from ripe fruits that are indispensable for healthy metabolism. Apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, strawberries, watermelons, and other ripe fruits are excellent foods specifically for organs of digestion. The stems and leaves of a plant correspond to main organs of the chest - heart and lungs. Therefore, leafy vegetables, grains (wheat, rye, barley, brown rice), asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, i.e., vegetables that display a strong stem/leaf process in their structure, are excellent foods for a healthy heart and lungs. Now, let's consider nutrients such as minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. We consume mineral substances such as table salt that we habitually add to our foods and other minerals that we receive with our drinking water and foods. We can think of minerals as essential nutrients that are virtually unaltered when they are taken up by the body. Mineral substances are required for maintaining proper homeostasis, cellular metabolism, and electrolyte balance. They are indispensable for proper working of the entire organism, especially for the nerve-sense system. Carbohydrates are polysaccharides produced by most green plants. Main role of carbohydrates is to provide energy via bodily metabolic processes leading to formation of sugars. As such, carbohydrates are not uniquely individual substances pertaining to each species of plants, they are universally present in nature.

Now, with regard to individual qualities, proteins are very different from minerals and carbohydrates because they may not be taken in by the body as unaltered or minimally digested substances. Our digestive system must break down food's proteins completely and make our own proteins. If this doesn't happen, proteins are subjected to decay in the GI tract, and they become poisonous. Animal-derived proteins (pork, beef, eggs, poultry) consumed in large quantities for a long time may lead to deposits in blood vessels, i.e., atherosclerosis. The body becomes overloaded with products of animal protein metabolism and becomes sluggish. On the contrary, the plant-derived protein is far more beneficial as a source of protein for a human body, for it stimulates the body's inner forces and makes it more vigorous and resilient.

Similarly, when it comes to digestion of fats and oils, we have to produce our own fat from our foods. Fats have to be completely broken down and rebuild anew, otherwise they will pass as an undigested mass right through our gastrointestinal tract.

Now, let's consider what we often see on the labels applied to the food packaging. Among other types of information, we see the caloric value of a product. Nowadays, it is expected that foods' value needs to be assessed in physical and chemical terms only. Yet we, modern people, forget that the real value of foods is measured by the amount of subtle forces, or etheric forces, present in it. Food has to be alive in order for us to receive its goodness and benefit from it. The vitality of our food depends on healthy, robust soil which gives its nourishing forces to plants that grow in it. Industrial agricultural methods exploit and abuse soil. Modern materialistic thinking disregards soil as a living substance; science sees soil as a lifeless mineral-chemical compound. As long as we fail to perceive the subtle aspects of living nature, we will be blind and deaf to the important dimension of life.

Nutrition, when it is understood and organized intelligently, can become a potent force in maintaining and improving health. Deeper and more thorough understanding of the processes and forces involved in digestive process and metabolism is required to gain benefits of therapeutic nutrition.

Here at RUTA, we offer advice on right nutrition as part of our therapeutic consultation and evaluation. If you have concerns about your health, do not hesitate to reach out to us for help and advice.

07/04/2024

Dear friends of RUTA,

In this post, we are going to address mood disorders such as anxiety, depression; we will also comment on lack of sleep, low energy, and chronic fatigue.
As rejuvenating forces of nature awaken after a long winter and vividly manifest during this season of spring, let us rejoice in the presence of natural abundance. The beauty of blooming flowers, budding trees, sprouting seeds, and joyful chirping of birds evoke uplifting feelings in our souls and revitalize our souls and bodies.
Yet not everyone is able to experience joy immediately and directly. Joyfulness is not automatic. Many people - children, adolescents and adults - are not able to rejoice spontaneously or share someone else’s happiness; for them, the world appears as a dark and somber place full of insurmountable obstacles and dangers. Sad people often feel lonely and misunderstood, they think that people and life are unfair to them and validate their reasoning by focusing attention on bed news, events, and experiences.
There are two basic ways to deal with anxiety and depression: conventional medical treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), counseling, and prescription medications; and active and sustained work with attention leading to intentional transformation of energies supported by natural remedies and supplements.
Modern evidence-based science attributes mood disorders such as anxiety and depression to an imbalance of brain chemicals: serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. While precise scientific facts are helpful, modern medical practice sets the stage for unequal relationships between patients and medical providers: the provider plays an active role, while the patient is given a rather passive, consumer-like part in this relationship.
If we assume that negative states of anxiety or depression are caused by imbalance of neurotransmitters only, then the goal of therapy would be restoring this imbalance and administering corresponding chemicals. The aim of CBT and counseling is to correct negative psychological states in a patient by way of reasoning: it is believed that negative behavioral patterns can be turned into positive ones as a result of careful cognitive behavioral analysis.
While the validity of evidence-based medical science cannot be completely dismissed, modern materialistic approach offers a rather limited, mechanical image of a human being. In accordance with the existing scientific paradigm, humans are no better than intricate biological machines that can be altered whenever they are broken or malfunctioning. In this limited physical view of a human being, there is no place for the inner reality of a human soul.
There is another, more promising and complex view of a human being that includes body, soul, and spirit. In this approach, good health - both physical and psychological - is a result of harmonious interconnectedness between these three domains in a human being: mind, emotions, and will.
Very frequently, depression is caused by lack of energy, and this lack of energy is a result of the incessant internal dialogue, persistent self-doubt, disorganized emotions and recurrent intrusive thought patterns that always hinge on self-importance. These unproductive states serve as perpetual “unplugged” energy drains; the result of energetic losses is always low mood and suboptimal state of health.
Anxiety is a chaotic condition of inner instability and disorganization, when a person cannot settle down into a stable, calm, and collected state of equilibrium. In persons with mood disorders, chronic fatigue and low energy are often companions of anxious or depressive states. Lack of sleep and unhealthy sleep patterns often result from disorganized rhythms of daily life in persons with mood disorders.
There is a good way to oppose various mood disorders by setting up a regular, sustained work with one’s attention in order to bring clarity, harmony, and order into unproductive chaotic states of anxiety and depression. This work takes time and effort, and the process requires active interest and participation on the part of a person. Homeopathic remedies and natural supplements may also play an important role in the healing process. So, there is hope for improvement.

May Faith, Hope, and Love always be with you!