Dr H.M Brandsch Homeopath & Scio Practitioner

25/12/2025

With much love and deep gratitude, I'd like to say thank you to all my patients who supported the practice this year. May 2026 bring you peace and well being and a continuous striving into better health mentally, physically and emotionally.

05/12/2025

Bebe most definately plays a big therapy dog role in the practice.

It’s amazing how God places comfort in the smallest, furriest packages. 🐾 They don’t need words. Just their presence reminds us of unconditional love, quiet peace, and simple joy.

05/12/2025

Great info if you're about to become a parent...as for the rest of us...well we'll need to teach ourselves and our children about a dysregulated nervous system. It's never too late to learn how to regulate the nervous system. On my personal journey I've learnt that my dysregulated nervous system is probably the core of my health issues.

When babies are born, they don't have the skills (in their physiology) to bring their heart rate down - to soothe themselves. As adults, parents, caregivers ...

19/10/2025

If my patient walks in with whatever condition and they're not sleeping well...this is our starting point. Your aim and goal is to get 90min deep sleep per night and here is why:

Article by Pete Wurst

Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s restoration, detox, repair, and recalibration.
While you sleep, your body doesn’t shut down — it shifts into its most vital healing mode, repairing damage, processing the day’s biochemical stress, and orchestrating a symphony of detox and regeneration that no pill or protocol can mimic.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥

Brain Detox (Glymphatic System): At night, your brain cells shrink by up to 60%, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to wash away metabolic waste, including beta-amyloid and other neurotoxins associated with cognitive decline.

Mitochondrial Repair: Damaged mitochondria (your cellular batteries) are cleaned up and recycled through mitophagy. Without sleep, mitochondrial function declines, leading to fatigue and poor cellular performance.

Hormone Reset: Melatonin rises (triggered by darkness), cortisol lowers, growth hormone peaks, and s*x hormones are rebalanced. Without proper sleep, thyroid, insulin, estrogen, and leptin all go haywire.

DNA Repair & Cellular Healing: Your body repairs oxidative damage from toxins, stress, EMFs, and inflammation. Without this nightly repair, aging accelerates and chronic disease risk rises.

Immune Regulation: Your immune system uses deep sleep to sort, tag, and remove abnormal cells. Natural killer cells peak. Poor sleep weakens immune surveillance — opening the door for infections and even cancer.

Liver Detoxification & Bile Flow: Your liver works in sync with your circadian rhythm and does most of its detoxification and filtration work at night — particularly between 1–3 a.m. (as noted in Traditional Chinese Medicine). During deep sleep, the liver:
• Filters the blood
• Processes toxins, drugs, and hormones
• Produces and recycles bile (crucial for fat digestion and toxin elimination)
• Converts stored glucose for stable blood sugar overnight
If you're not sleeping during this window — or your sleep is fragmented — liver detox slows, toxins recirculate, bile becomes sluggish, and hormone clearance suffers. Over time, this can contribute to estrogen dominance, poor digestion, histamine issues, and morning fatigue

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙧𝙪𝙥𝙩𝙨

Even one poor night of sleep reduces insulin sensitivity, raises cortisol, increases inflammation, and impairs memory. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to:
• Brain fog, depression, and anxiety
• Weight gain and leptin resistance
• Autoimmunity and gut permeability
• Infertility and low libido
• Detox stagnation
• Cardiovascular risk, blood pressure issues, and metabolic syndrome
• Hormonal burnout, especially in women over 30

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩-𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙮

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating the kind of sleep that heals you at the cellular, hormonal, and neurological level:

𝟭. 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙝𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙢
• Your body’s circadian rhythm is regulated by light exposure and time-based cues. When you sleep and wake inconsistently, your body’s hormonal flow (especially melatonin and cortisol) becomes disorganized — leading to insomnia, fatigue, hormone imbalance, and poor detox.
• Aim to be asleep by 10:00–10:30 p.m., when melatonin production naturally rises and liver detox begins (in Traditional Chinese Medicine, liver time is 1–3 a.m.).
• Avoid “social jet lag” — even a 1-hour shift on weekends confuses your internal clock.
• Natural light upon waking triggers a cortisol spike (healthy in the morning) and begins the melatonin cycle for that night.

𝟮. 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩
• Sunlight entering your eyes (not through glass or sunglasses) activates the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in your brain, setting your internal 24-hour clock.
• Serotonin is produced from morning light, which later converts to melatonin at night — so poor morning light = poor sleep.
• Cloudy day? You’ll still get 10,000+ lux of brightness outdoors vs. only ~500 lux indoors.
• Bonus: grounding while in the sun (barefoot on grass, dirt, or sand) adds an anti-inflammatory charge to your body and helps reset disrupted rhythms.

𝟯. 𝘿𝙞𝙢 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙩
• Artificial blue light from screens, LEDs, and overhead lighting tricks your body into thinking it’s still daytime — blocking melatonin and keeping your nervous system alert.
• Swap bright lights for red or amber bulbs, or use salt lamps and candlelight after sunset.
• Wear blue-light blocking glasses (amber or red lenses) if screen use is unavoidable.
• Even a nightlight or digital clock in your room can suppress melatonin by 30–50%, leading to lighter sleep, fewer dreams, and more night wakings.

𝟰. 𝙀𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚
• Late-night eating spikes insulin and signals the body that it’s still “active daytime,” delaying melatonin release and liver detoxification.
• Going to bed hungry can cause blood sugar crashes, which your body responds to with a spike in cortisol and adrenaline — often triggering 2–4 a.m. wakeups.
• If this happens, a light protein + fat snack (e.g., nut butter, hard-boiled egg, warm bone broth with collagen) can stabilize overnight glucose.
• Avoid high-carb or sugary snacks before bed — they cause a crash and trigger night wakings or vivid dreams.

𝟱. 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
• Cool temperatures (65–68°F) help your core body temp drop — a critical signal to initiate sleep. Warmer temps interfere with this drop and reduce deep sleep.
• Sleep in total darkness — use blackout curtains or a sleep mask. Light triggers your pineal gland to reduce melatonin even through closed eyelids.
• EMFs can disrupt brainwave activity and heart rate variability. If sensitive, turn off your Wi-Fi, avoid charging electronics by the bed, and consider shielding solutions.
• Synthetic bedding or memory foam mattresses often off-gas (release) VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Opt for natural fibers like cotton, wool, latex, or organic bamboo.
• Mold spores and mycotoxins are common in humid or old bedrooms and can disrupt breathing, histamine, and brain repair during sleep.

𝟲. 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮
• Sleep onset requires a shift into parasympathetic “rest-and-digest” mode — something most people don’t experience after a hectic day.
• Create a consistent evening ritual: warm bath, herbal tea, soft music, oil massage, stretching, journaling, or breathwork.
• Castor oil packs over the liver or abdomen help increase parasympathetic tone and reduce inflammation.
• Try vagus nerve stimulation: humming, gargling, alternate nostril breathing, or gentle neck massage.

𝟳. 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 (𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙)
Use natural remedies with respect — start with terrain and rhythm before layering supplements.
• Magnesium glycinate or threonate: calms the HPA axis and relieves muscle tension. Threonate crosses the blood–brain barrier for cognitive calming.
• L-theanine: an amino acid found in green tea that increases alpha brain waves and enhances calm focus. Great for sleep onset without grogginess.
• GABA: helpful for racing thoughts and people with trauma-based insomnia. GABA is your brain’s primary inhibitory (calming) neurotransmitter.
• Glycine: supports temperature regulation and can help with falling and staying asleep.
• Botanicals: lemon balm, chamomile, passionflower, skullcap, California poppy, or valerian can be used in teas, tinctures, or glycerites. Rotate herbs every few weeks to maintain sensitivity.
• Melatonin: use low-dose (0.3–1mg) or liposomal form if needed. Higher doses may disrupt your natural rhythm unless under guidance. Best used short-term or post-shift travel.
• Bonus tools:
→ Grounding: reduces inflammation, resets cortisol rhythm, and improves HRV (heart rate variability).
→ Red light therapy at sunset: mimics the natural glow of firelight and promotes mitochondrial melatonin production.

𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚
You can take all the supplements in the world…
Eat clean, detox, go to therapy, work out…
But if you’re sleeping 5 broken hours a night — your body stays in survival mode.

Sleep is your body's greatest tool for detox, hormone balance, emotional regulation, and immune repair.
It's not a luxury — it's the foundation.

15/10/2025

Although the Scio picks up more lead toxicity, aluminum isn't lagging far behind. It's good to know the following:

Aluminum is a stealth toxin — not essential for any human function, yet increasingly present in modern life. Found in cookware, antiperspirants, vaccines, pharmaceutical fillers, food additives, foil, and even tap water, aluminum enters the body easily and exits only with difficulty. It bypasses natural defenses by piggybacking on transport systems like transferrin (which normally carries iron), allowing it to accumulate deep within the brain, bones, and organs over time.

Once in the brain, aluminum is neurotoxic. It alters the structure of neurons, disrupts synaptic communication, and contributes to beta-amyloid plaque formation — the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. It impairs the glial cells responsible for detox and immune surveillance in the brain, weakening the blood–brain barrier and allowing inflammation and pathogens to take hold.

In the mitochondria, aluminum interferes with ATP production — the body’s energy currency — by displacing magnesium and disrupting enzymes in the electron transport chain. This leads to fatigue, brain fog, and poor recovery, especially in the nervous system and muscles.

In the bones, aluminum competes with calcium and phosphorus, weakening bone structure over time. It disrupts calcium homeostasis, not only in bones but also in cells — altering muscle contraction, heart rhythm, and intracellular signaling.

At the cellular level, aluminum acts as a “metalloestrogen” — mimicking estrogen and contributing to hormone imbalance. It also fuels oxidative stress, depleting antioxidants like glutathione and worsening inflammation in nearly every tissue.

And because it’s not easily excreted, aluminum tends to build up silently until the damage becomes visible — as memory loss, autoimmune triggers, behavioral issues, developmental delays, or neurological decline.

𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐱 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞

Aluminum is hidden in more places than most people realize. While one exposure may seem small, it’s the chronic, cumulative load — combined with poor detox capacity — that creates biological chaos.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 & 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝:

Cookware & Baking
→ Hidden Source: Aluminum pots, pans, baking sheets, foil, muffin tins
→ Swap: Use stainless steel, cast iron, glass, ceramic

Antiperspirants
→ Hidden Source: Aluminum zirconium & aluminum chloride
→ Swap: Use magnesium-based deodorants, crystal salts, or clay-based natural deodorants

⚠️ Medications
→ Hidden Source: Antacids (e.g., Maalox), buffered aspirin, some vaccines
→ Swap: Switch to non-aluminum meds if needed, or use natural gut/liver remedies

Vaccines
→ Hidden Source: Aluminum hydroxide, aluminum phosphate adjuvants
→ Swap: Refuse or ask for non-aluminum or adjuvant-free versions when possible

Water
→ Hidden Source: Municipal tap water treated with aluminum sulfate
→ Swap: Use reverse osmosis or Berkey filters with aluminum reduction elements

Food Additives
→ Hidden Source: Baking powder, anti-caking agents, processed cheese
→ Swap: Use aluminum-free baking powder (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill), and whole cheeses

Food Packaging
→ Hidden Source: Foil-wrapped food, especially acidic or hot (e.g., tomato sauce)
→ Swap: Store in glass, stainless steel, or beeswax wrap instead of foil

Cosmetics
→ Hidden Source: Foundations, powders, eyeshadow with aluminum lake pigments
→ Swap: Choose mineral-based or organic cosmetic brands

Toothpaste
→ Hidden Source: Some contain aluminum-based coloring or polishing agents
→ Swap: Switch to natural toothpaste with bentonite clay, baking soda, or hydroxyapatite

Baby Formula
→ Hidden Source: Often packaged in aluminum-lined containers
→ Swap: Breastfeed if possible, or choose high-quality organic formulas in safe packaging (avoid folic acid fortification as well)

𝐕𝐚𝐱 + 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥

This protocol is for anyone — adult or child — who has received aluminum-containing shots (including many childhood vaccines, flu shots, HPV, Hep A, DTaP, etc.) and wants to reduce the lingering toxic burden.
Always tailor based on age, sensitivity, and detox capacity. Drainage must be open first (bowel, liver, lymph).

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• Magnesium citrate or oxide – keep bowels moving
• Castor oil packs – over liver and lymph nodes (3–5x/week)
• Herbal bitters – dandelion, artichoke, burdock to thin bile
• Rebounding / walking / dry brushing – lymph movement
• Hydration with trace minerals – support cellular detox

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐: 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐝 + 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲
Aluminum binds poorly unless targeted specifically. Use:

• 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 (𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝)
→ Binds and removes aluminum from tissues and brain
→ Combine with silica-rich waters like Fiji, Volvic, Gerolsteiner, or Spritzer (avoid plastic packaging)
→ Add diatomaceous earth (food grade) in small amounts if tolerated (binds aluminum in gut)
→ Include horsetail tea (Equisetum arvense), a traditional herbal source of natural silica
→ Drink cucumber, celery, or nettle infusions — these support connective tissue and provide plant-based silica
→ Take mineral drops that include silica, or colloidal/ionic silica supplements
→ Always drink away from food and binders for best effect — ideally on an empty stomach or between meals

• 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐜 + 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐬
→ Binds metals at the cellular level, helping es**rt out aluminum, lead, mercury, and glyphosate without pulling too aggressively
→ Fulvic acid is ultra-small and can cross cell membranes, enhancing nutrient absorption, oxygen transport, and detox from deep tissues (including the brain)
→ Humic acid stays mostly in the gut and binds toxins, pathogens, and heavy metals that pass through the digestive tract — they work synergistically
→ Especially helpful in those with poor methylation, weakened mitochondria, or neurological issues, because they gently disarm toxins without overmobilizing
→ Use high-quality, third-party tested liquid sources — contaminants like lead and arsenic are common in cheap products

• 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 + 𝐂𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨
→ Mobilizes + binds aluminum (only if drainage is strong)
→ Can cross BBB and remove aluminum from deeper tissues
→ Combine with bentonite or activated charcoal to avoid redistribution

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑: 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 + 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫
Aluminum damages mitochondria and the brain, so rebuilding is essential:
• Magnesium glycinate or threonate – restores calm, binds aluminum
• CoQ10 or PQQ – restores energy and neuronal repair
• B-complex with methylfolate + methylcobalamin (B12) – supports detox and nerve repair
• Phosphatidylcholine – rebuilds cell membranes and supports bile flow
• Omega-3s (DHA-rich) – brain healing and inflammation modulation
• Lion’s Mane – supports nerve regeneration, cognition, and myelin repair

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟒: 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 + 𝐆𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Aluminum impacts both brain and gut. Support both:
• Saccharomyces boulardii – binds aluminum and improves microbiome
• Spore-based probiotics (e.g., Megaspore) – rebuild terrain and gut barrier
• GABA + L-theanine or glycine – calm excitotoxicity and promote repair
• Essential oils – rosemary, frankincense, copaiba (topical or diffused)

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Infrared sauna – 3x/week if tolerated
• Red light therapy – for brain, lymph, and mitochondrial stimulation
• EMF mitigation – aluminum increases EMF sensitivity
• Grounding – barefoot on earth to calm inflammation and nervous system

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬
• Children detox more slowly — always open drainage pathways first
• Go slow. Mobilizing aluminum too quickly can trigger anxiety, brain fog, fatigue
• Support spiritually and emotionally — heavy metals affect mood and memory
• Detox isn’t a one-and-done event — it’s a layered, multi-month journey.
Information thanks to Peter Wurst..

16/09/2025

Watch The Root Cause on UTube...educate yourself on the long term causes of ill health caused by root canals. Interesting!!

09/02/2025

To be fair...maybe 1 or 2 in the lifestyle change queue....but this is the reality. Now I say " if you don't change it, then you've chosen it" ....and that is okay too but then accept that you've chosen it. If you still don't like where you are....then change it.....diet, exercise, attitude etc... 🤷‍♀️

24/01/2025

Yikes, just a heads up!! For those that still wanted to do DNA testing, there's a huge price increase on 1st February.
At the moment the first test is at R2750 and the add on R600.

03/01/2025

Happiness, health and wealth is my wish for you in 2025.
You may need to make some changes like starting to exercise, start eating your 30 variety foods per week, drinking more water, making your sleep a priority, perhaps even change your attitude towards life and its challenges. Read books, listen to podcasts that inspire. Do something no matter how small...if you don't, we'll then accept that you've chosen it.
It's as easy as that.

25/10/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063690271116/posts/1085184870281179/?mibextid=cr9u03

✨A healthier start with homeopathy! 🏥

A recent study compared homeopathic care with conventional treatment for children under 2 years old, revealing some promising insights! 🌱

👶 Key Findings:

🌟Children treated with homeopathy had 67% fewer sick days than those receiving conventional care.

🌟They experienced fewer respiratory illnesses and required fewer antibiotics.
Treatment costs were significantly lower, with families spending about half as much on care.

🌟Homeopathy, supported by conventional medicine when necessary, provided a safe, natural, and cost-effective primary care option.

This research highlights the potential of homeopathy in offering a gentle, holistic approach to healthcare for children. 🌍

📋 Study Reference- Doi: 10.1007/s00431-024-05791-1

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30/09/2024

Sleep is vital to good health.
L-theanine 300mg
Phosphatidylserine 500mg to bring cortisol levels down.
Nervuton #2 has the Valerian root, works like a charm for me.
I keep the magnesium L-threonate...it can help with sleep but also give you energy...in that case take it in the morning. I used it plenty in my brain fog patients post covid.

08/09/2024

Something to think about❤️❤️