Author: Christine Dawood
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When the Machine Can’t Listen
When the Machine Can’t Listen There is a kind of listening that no algorithm can learn.It happens when you sit with another person — even through a screen.You notice the way their shoulders lift when they inhale.The way their voice trembles when speaking of fear.The way silence itself carries more truth than words. This is…
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Where Birds Sing and Healing Begins: The Replenishing Power of Nature and Homeopathy
There’s a certain kind of morning that sings to the soul. You step outside and the light is golden. It is not harsh but warm. It feels as if the sun itself is smiling down. The air is filled with birdsong. It is not noise. It is nature’s own lullaby, layered and soft. It speaks…
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Tea with Dr. Mahesh Gandhi
At Empowered by Homeopathy, I frequently write about the practical aspects of healing—remedies, case studies, and patterns. But sometimes, a conversation arises that transcends method and delves into something far deeper. That’s what happened when I sat down for tea (virtually) with Dr. Mahesh Gandhi—psychiatrist, homeopath, and creator of the Personal Evolution Model. I left…
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When Cancer Takes the Backseat: A Win for Homeopathy
When cancer enters a family, it doesn’t come quietly. It doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed—it seeps into every corner of life. It touches the spouse, the sibling, and children. It moves in slowly, but completely, until it becomes the center of gravity. Everything begins to orbit around it—appointments, moods, mealtimes, even dreams. Even when…
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Agri-Homeopathy: Notes from a Sunday with Camilla Sherr
This past Sunday, I attended a webinar hosted by Canadians for Homeopathy. The webinar featured Camilla Sherr on the topic of agrihomeopathy. I’m still thinking about it days later. Camilla spoke from Finland, where she was visiting family, but the heart of her work lives in Tanzania. That’s the place where she and her husband…
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The Homeopathy of Disconnection: What the OCHM Enriched Curriculum Taught Me About Digital Addiction, Trauma, and Healing
The energy was palpable from the moment we began. It was another incredible day at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine’s (OCHM) Enriched Curriculum Series. This day was powerful. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Addiction? Digital trauma? The homeopathic approach to phone use? It sounded big, a little out there even. But by the…
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🌿 A Tradition Rooted in Healing: Reflecting on the History of Homeopathy in Canada
Homeopathy Awareness Month is coming to a close here in Canada. I wanted to finish this beautiful month of learning and celebration with something truly grounding. Let’s take a deeper look at our roots. This past week, I attended a wonderful webinar. It was presented by the Ontario Alliance for Homeopathic Advancement (OAHA) and Canadians…
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🌸 The Season Is a Remedy
How Spring Opened My Window and My Energy A personal reflection on springtime, subtle healing, and the homeopathic wisdom of nature I opened my office window for the first time this year.After months of still, stale air, it was just instinct — or maybe something deeper. The breeze slipped in like a guest I’d forgotten…
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When Life Takes Over: How Homeopathy Helps You Reclaim Balance
A reflection for Homeopathy Awareness Month April is Homeopathy Awareness Month. It is a time to pause and celebrate a gentle but powerful form of healing. This practice continues to offer support in our often chaotic world. While the spotlight this month often falls on research, case studies, or practitioner training, this piece is more…
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Tending the Quiet Ones: The Prayer Plant, Part Two
Listening for the Second Response Published during Homeopathy Awareness Month Back in March, I shared the first part of my prayer plant’s journey with Silicea 30CH. This was just before the start of Homeopathy Awareness Month. It was a small, quiet case—an experiment in listening, healing, and trusting the subtle cues of a living system.…
Empowered by Homeopathy: Your Guide to Holistic Health 