General Perspectives of Homeopathic Medicine During the First and Second Trimesters of Pregnancy

2016 ◽  
pp. 533-539
Author(s):  
Priyodarshi Sengupta ◽  
Nutan Gavhane ◽  
Nandita Bose ◽  
Sushanta Banerjee ◽  
Niranjan Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Homeopathic Medicine

To the Editor

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 778-779
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jacobs ◽  
L. Margarita Jimenez ◽  
Stephen S. Gloyd ◽  
James L. Gale ◽  
Dean Crothers
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Scientific Discourse ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Key Points ◽  
General Tone

We are writing in response to the special article by Sampson and London critiquing our May 1994 publication, "Treatment of Acute Childhood Diarrhea with Homeopathic Medicine: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Nicaragua." We are pleased that Pediatrics provided an opportunity for further debate on this topic. However, we were surprised by the general tone and the number of statistical mis-statements and incorrect inferences in this critique. Because space has been limited in this rebuttal, we would like to limit our comments to a few key points: 1) misrepresentation of our claims, 2) methodological issues, and 3) the importance of open scientific discourse.

Fagus sylvatica C4 Trituration Proving and Clinical Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (04) ◽  
pp. 263-266
Author(s):  
Hélène Renoux
Keyword(s):  
Fagus Sylvatica ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
European History ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
The Many

Abstract Fagus sylvatica, the beech, has long been linked to European history, along with the oak. This homeopathic trituration proving reports on the main pathogenetic themes which led to successful prescriptions. Stiffness of the shoulders, alternating symptoms and love for forests appear to be key symptoms. More study of this remedy, and more prescriptions would be necessary to explore widely the many possibilities of this homeopathic medicine.

Individualised Homeopathic Treatment of Acne—An Analysis of 83 Patients

Homeopathy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Chukwudi Nwabudike
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Lesions ◽  
Severe Acne ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Therapeutic Guidelines ◽  
Acne Therapy ◽  
The Face ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Abstract Background Acne is a common disorder of the pilosebaceous follicle. The face, back and chest are usually involved. It leads to significant diminution in quality of life. Numerous treatments are documented in therapeutic guidelines. Naturopathic approaches have been proposed in some, but the role of homeopathy is not examined. Methods In this study, 83 patients treated for acne with individualised homeopathic medicine alone were reviewed. Most had received conventional acne treatment, with limited success prior to presentation for homeopathy. Each patient was prescribed a single homeopathic medicine and followed up at 6- to 8-week intervals. The individualisation process resulted in 17 different medicines being used in this group. Photographic documentation was obtained per patient, with informed consent. Patients were classified as mild (comedonal acne with no papules or pustules), moderate (inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions) and severe (predominantly inflammatory lesions: pustules, cysts, nodules). Results of treatment were recorded as remission (decrease in new lesion number, duration and intensity), failure to respond, and lost to follow-up (LTF). Results The average age of patients was 21.5 years (range 11–45 years). The F:M ratio was 55 (66.3%):28 (33.7%). Average pre-treatment duration was 5.5 years (0.25–22 years). Seven (8.4%) patients had mild acne, 37 (44.6%) moderate, and 39 (47%) severe acne. There were 13 (15.7%) LTFs, two (2.4%) failed to respond, and 68 (81.9%) went into remission. Average time to remission was 1.9 months (range 1.5–6 months), with no relapses or side-effects. The most commonly prescribed medicines were Lycopodium (38.6%), Palladium (15.7%) and Platinum (12.1%). Conclusion Individualised homeopathy may be useful for acne therapy. The most useful medicines appeared to be Lycopodium, Palladium and Platinum, though 17 different medicines were used in this study, underscoring the value of individualisation of therapy, a key characteristic of homeopathy.

Clinical verification in homeopathy and allergic conditions

Homeopathy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 102 (01) ◽  
pp. 54-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Van Wassenhoven
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hay Fever ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Clinical Verification

Background: The literature on clinical research in allergic conditions treated with homeopathy includes a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) for hay fever with positive conclusions and two positive RCTs in asthma. Cohort surveys using validated Quality of Life questionnaires have shown improvement in asthma in children, general allergic conditions and skin diseases. Economic surveys have shown positive results in eczema, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy and chronic allergic rhinitis. Aims: This paper reports clinical verification of homeopathic symptoms in all patients and especially in various allergic conditions in my own primary care practice. Results: For preventive treatments in hay fever patients, Arsenicum album was the most effective homeopathic medicine followed by Nux vomica, Pulsatilla pratensis, Gelsemium, Sarsaparilla, Silicea and Natrum muriaticum. For asthma patients, Arsenicum iodatum appeared most effective, followed by Lachesis, Calcarea arsenicosa, Carbo vegetabilis and Silicea. For eczema and urticaria, Mezereum was most effective, followed by Lycopodium, Sepia, Arsenicum iodatum, Calcarea carbonica and Psorinum. Conclusions: The choice of homeopathic medicine depends on the presence of other associated symptoms and ‘constitutional’ features. Repertories should be updated by including results of such clinical verifications of homeopathic prescribing symptoms.

scholarly journals The Complexity of the Homeopathic Healing Response Part 2: The Role of the Homeopathic Simillimum as a Complex System in Initiating Recovery from Disease

Homeopathy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 109 (02) ◽  
pp. 051-064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris R. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Protein Corona ◽  
Low Doses ◽  
Adaptive Responses ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Nano Structures ◽  
Complex Adaptive ◽  
Source Materials

Abstract Background Evidence indicates that homeopathic medicines are complex self-organizing nano-scale systems that generate unique low-intensity electromagnetic signals and/or quantum coherence domains. In Part 1, we reviewed relevant concepts from complex adaptive systems science on living systems for the nature of homeopathic healing. Aim In Part 2, we discuss the complex-system nature of homeopathic medicines. The aim is to relate the evidence on the nature and properties of homeopathic medicines to the complex systems model for homeopathic healing. Methods and Results The work is a narrative review, with complexity model development for the nature of homeopathic medicines. Studies suggest that homeopathic manufacturing generates nano-structures of source material, silica and silicon quantum dots if succussed in glassware or including botanical source materials; or carbon quantum dots if succussed in plastic or including any organic source materials, as well as solute-induced water nano-structures carrying medicine-specific information. On contact with physiological fluids (e.g., blood plasma), there is evidence that nano-structures additionally adsorb individualized patterns of the recipient's own proteins on to their surfaces to create a unique protein corona coat (shell). Thus, the simillimum may generate a personalized biological identity upon administration. Consequently, a medicine can serve as an individually salient, self-similar information carrier, whose protein corona constituent pattern reflects the individual's current internal state of health/disease. Homeopathic medicine complexity emerges from interactions of the component parts from source, silica from glassware or carbon from plastic containers, solvents (lactose, water, ethanol), adsorbed biomolecule layers from plant or animal sources, and adsorbed biomolecules of the recipient. Low doses of these complex medicines can act as biological signaling agents to initiate hormesis via a network-wide pattern of adaptive responses by the recipient complex adaptive system, rather than as conventional pharmaceutical drugs. Biological mediators of adaptive responses include inter-connected network elements of the cell danger/damage defense system: for example, gene expression, reactive oxygen species, heat shock proteins, cytokines, macrophages, T-cells, and associated brain–immune system mediator pathways. Conclusions Every homeopathic medicine is a complex nano-scale system involving multiple inter-connected, interacting components, and emergent properties. Simillimum individualization derives from formation of a unique personalized protein corona shell adsorbed to the reactive surface of the homeopathic nano-structures on contact with the recipient's body fluids. Low doses of such complex nano-structures initiate the adaptive processes of hormesis to mobilize endogenous healing of a disease state. The capacity for self-organization and self-similarity in complex systems is the key to future research on the nature of homeopathic medicines and systemic healing during individualized homeopathic treatment.

Women in nineteenth century homeopathic medicine

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet A. Squier
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine
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