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OutlineOutline Homeopathic medicine and it’s historyHomeopathic medicine and it’s history The Principles of homeopathic medicineThe Principles of homeopathic medicine How homeopathy differs from traditional How homeopathy differs from traditional

medicine and herbalsmedicine and herbals How homeopathic medicines are madeHow homeopathic medicines are made How to use homeopathic medicinesHow to use homeopathic medicines Compatibility, side effects and Compatibility, side effects and

overdosingoverdosing Example of homeopathy useExample of homeopathy use


Alternative MedicineAlternative Medicine

The use of alternative medicine is growing The use of alternative medicine is growing significantly everywhere in the world.significantly everywhere in the world.

According to a study published by According to a study published by JAMA, JAMA, 4 4 out of 10 Americans use some form of out of 10 Americans use some form of alternative medicine.alternative medicine.

Between 1990-1997, visits to alternative Between 1990-1997, visits to alternative medical practitioners rose 47%.medical practitioners rose 47%.

The most common forms of alternative The most common forms of alternative medicine are homeopathy, massage, medicine are homeopathy, massage, meditation, therapeutic touch, meditation, therapeutic touch, acupuncture and herbal remedies. acupuncture and herbal remedies. Lehne, Lehne, 2004, pg. 11372004, pg. 1137


SAMUEL HAHNEMANNSAMUEL HAHNEMANN

1755 – 18451755 – 1845 German - born in German - born in

Dresden Dresden Qualified as doctor Qualified as doctor

17991799 Increasingly Increasingly

disillusioned with disillusioned with the medical the medical practices of the practices of the timetime


Medicine of the TimeMedicine of the Time

Many varying ideas Many varying ideas Poor & vague treatmentsPoor & vague treatments UnscientificUnscientific Unhygenic Unhygenic

(no sterilization)(no sterilization) Characterised by :Characterised by :

BloodlettingBloodletting LeechingLeeching PurgingPurging


What is Homeopathy?What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of medicine whose Homeopathy is a system of medicine whose

principles are even older than Hippocrates. principles are even older than Hippocrates. It seeks to cure in accordance with natural laws It seeks to cure in accordance with natural laws

of healing and uses medicine made from natural of healing and uses medicine made from natural substances: animal, vegetable, and mineral. substances: animal, vegetable, and mineral.

““Discovered” in the early 1800s by a German Discovered” in the early 1800s by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann. Hahnemann physician, Samuel Hahnemann. Hahnemann became disillusioned with the brutal and became disillusioned with the brutal and senseless treatment methods (bleeding, senseless treatment methods (bleeding, purging, cautery and blistering) of the day. purging, cautery and blistering) of the day.

Homeopathic Medicine at Home. Panos and Heimlich. Page 9)Homeopathic Medicine at Home. Panos and Heimlich. Page 9)


History of HomeopathyHistory of Homeopathy Late 1700’s – developed in Germany Late 1700’s – developed in Germany by Samuel Hahnemannby Samuel Hahnemann 1825 – Introduced in the US by 1825 – Introduced in the US by Hans Burch GramHans Burch Gram 1835 – 11835 – 1stst homeopathic medical college – homeopathic medical college –

Allentown, PennsylvaniaAllentown, Pennsylvania By the turn of the 20th century, 8 % of all By the turn of the 20th century, 8 % of all

American medical practitioners were American medical practitioners were homeopaths, and there were 20 homeopathic homeopaths, and there were 20 homeopathic medical colleges and more than 100 homeopathic medical colleges and more than 100 homeopathic hospitals in the United States.hospitals in the United States.

Negatively affected by medical advances, Negatively affected by medical advances, including recognition of the mechanisms of including recognition of the mechanisms of disease and antiseptic techniquesdisease and antiseptic techniques

Began to revive in the 1960’sBegan to revive in the 1960’swww.thaihomeopathy.comwww.thaihomeopathy.com

Complementary and Complementary and Alternative MedicineAlternative Medicine

Traditional Alternative Traditional Alternative MedicineMedicine Acupuncture Acupuncture AyurvedaAyurveda HomeopathyHomeopathy NaturopathyNaturopathy Chinese/OrientalChinese/Oriental

Mind-Body InterventionsMind-Body Interventions Cognitive Behavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy MeditationMeditation BiofeedbackBiofeedback HypnosisHypnosis PrayerPrayer Art, Music, DanceArt, Music, Dance

Biologically Based Biologically Based TherapiesTherapies Dietary SupplementsDietary Supplements Herbal MedicineHerbal Medicine

Manipulative and Body-Manipulative and Body-Based MethodsBased Methods ChiropracticsChiropractics MassageMassage

Energy TherapiesEnergy Therapies Electromagnetic Electromagnetic

TherapyTherapy


Complementary and Complementary and Alternative MedicineAlternative Medicine

36% of adults are using some form of 36% of adults are using some form of CAMCAM

CAM is used greater by CAM is used greater by WomenWomen People with higher educational levelsPeople with higher educational levels People who have been hospitalized in the People who have been hospitalized in the

past yearpast year Former smokersFormer smokers


Samuel Hahnemann and Samuel Hahnemann and Homeopathic History Homeopathic History

Hahnemann eventually gave up the practice of Hahnemann eventually gave up the practice of medicine and turned to medical translating. medicine and turned to medical translating. While translating a Scottish professors medicine While translating a Scottish professors medicine book he stumbled across the key to curing sick book he stumbled across the key to curing sick people. The author claimed that quinine people. The author claimed that quinine (cinchona bark) could cure malaria because of (cinchona bark) could cure malaria because of its “astringent and bitter” qualities. Hahnemann its “astringent and bitter” qualities. Hahnemann decided to test it on himself and found that by decided to test it on himself and found that by taking quinine he could induce the symptoms of taking quinine he could induce the symptoms of malaria in himself. He reasoned that malaria malaria in himself. He reasoned that malaria was cured by quinine, not because of its bitter was cured by quinine, not because of its bitter taste but because the taste but because the drug produces the drug produces the symptoms of malaria in a healthy personsymptoms of malaria in a healthy person..


Homeopathy HistoryHomeopathy History In 1890, there were 14,000 homeopaths In 1890, there were 14,000 homeopaths

compared to 100,000 conventional physicians.compared to 100,000 conventional physicians. In some areas, one out of four physicians was a In some areas, one out of four physicians was a

homeopath. homeopath. There were 22 homeopathic medical school and There were 22 homeopathic medical school and

over 100 homeopathic hospitals.over 100 homeopathic hospitals. The rise of the drug industry after the Civil War The rise of the drug industry after the Civil War

changed the practice of medicine and by 1940’s changed the practice of medicine and by 1940’s the homeopathic physician was almost the homeopathic physician was almost obsolete. obsolete. (Panos and Heimlich, Homeopathic Medicine at Home, pg. 17)(Panos and Heimlich, Homeopathic Medicine at Home, pg. 17)


Homeopathic HospitalsHomeopathic Hospitals


The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital is one of the few homeopathic hospitals in the U.K.



Homeopathic Hospital, Reading, Pennsylvania



Albany, NY Homeopathic Hospital



Hospital-Catherine-Stree (Michigan 1880)

Homeopathic Hospital (left) Allopathy Hospital (right)



Alexander II Homeopathic Hospital in St. Petersburg.Russia



Homeopathy StatisticsHomeopathy Statistics

Homeopathy is alive and well in other parts Homeopathy is alive and well in other parts of the world.of the world.

Britain has over 200 homeopathic physicians.Britain has over 200 homeopathic physicians. France has nearly 800 homeopathic France has nearly 800 homeopathic

physicians.physicians. India is the stronghold of homeopathy, with India is the stronghold of homeopathy, with

124 homeopathic medical schools. 124 homeopathic medical schools. Mexico, as well as Brazil, Chile and Argentina Mexico, as well as Brazil, Chile and Argentina

have homeopathic colleges and many have homeopathic colleges and many practicing physicians. practicing physicians.


The Principles behind The Principles behind Homeopathic MedicineHomeopathic Medicine

Homeopathy is based on three principles.Homeopathy is based on three principles. #1 The Law of Similars #1 The Law of Similars

#2 The Law of Proving#2 The Law of Proving#3 The Law of Potentization#3 The Law of Potentization


First Principle of First Principle of HomeopathyHomeopathy

The Law of SimilarsThe Law of Similars: States that a : States that a remedy can cure a disease if it produces remedy can cure a disease if it produces in a healthy person symptoms similar to in a healthy person symptoms similar to those of the disease.those of the disease. How this law works in practice: A person How this law works in practice: A person

develops a fever, with flushed face, dilated develops a fever, with flushed face, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, and a feeling of pupils, rapid heartbeat, and a feeling of restlessness. The homeopathic physician restlessness. The homeopathic physician studies these symptoms, then searches for a studies these symptoms, then searches for a remedy that produce all these symptoms in a remedy that produce all these symptoms in a healthy person. healthy person.


Second Principle of Second Principle of Homeopathy Homeopathy

The Law of ProvingThe Law of Proving: : This principle refers This principle refers to the method of testing a substance to to the method of testing a substance to determine its medicinal effect. To prove a determine its medicinal effect. To prove a remedy, a group of healthy people are given a remedy, a group of healthy people are given a dose of the substance daily, and each person dose of the substance daily, and each person carefully records the symptoms experienced. carefully records the symptoms experienced. When the proving is completed, all the When the proving is completed, all the symptoms that the people consistently symptoms that the people consistently experience are recorded and listed in the experience are recorded and listed in the Materia MedicaMateria Medica, a prescriber’s reference. , a prescriber’s reference.



Third Principle of Third Principle of HomeopathyHomeopathy

The Law of Potentization: The Law of Potentization: This refers to the This refers to the preparation of a homeopathic remedy. These preparation of a homeopathic remedy. These medications are prepared by successive diluting and medications are prepared by successive diluting and shaking to the point where the resulting medicine shaking to the point where the resulting medicine contains no molecules of the original substance. These contains no molecules of the original substance. These small doses are called small doses are called potencies. potencies. As strange as it may As strange as it may seem, the higher the dilution, the greater the potency seem, the higher the dilution, the greater the potency of the medicine. of the medicine.

A potentized remedy does not contain sufficient A potentized remedy does not contain sufficient matter to act directly on the tissues, which means that matter to act directly on the tissues, which means that homeopathic medicine is nontoxic and cannot cause homeopathic medicine is nontoxic and cannot cause side effects. side effects. In over 150 years of use, no homeopathic In over 150 years of use, no homeopathic remedy has ever been recalledremedy has ever been recalled. .


MechanismMechanism

Water molecules Water molecules are thought to form are thought to form clusters that may clusters that may be unique to the be unique to the original substance original substance that was dissolved. that was dissolved.

Samal and Samal and Geckeler Geckeler discovered an discovered an inverse relationship inverse relationship between the between the aggregate size and aggregate size and concentration of concentration of the solutes.the solutes.

On dilution, spherical On dilution, spherical clusters appeared, clusters appeared, which were seen to which were seen to aggregate in steps aggregate in steps resulting in a size resulting in a size increase with increase with decreasing decreasing concentration.concentration.

Samal S and Geckeler KE. Chem Commun 2001; 2224-25.


A NOBEL laureate who discovered the link between HIV and AIDS has suggested there could be a firm scientific foundation for homeopathy.

French virologist Luc Montagnier presents information for detecting viral infections that closely resembles the principles of homeopathy.

At a time when Homeopathy is being lambasted by the scientific and medical community most aggressively in the UK, this news comes as a surprise to neigh sayers.Montagnier reports that solutions containing the DNA of pathogenic bacteria and viruses, including HIV, "could emit low frequency radio waves" that induced surrounding water molecules to become arranged into "nanostructures". These water molecules, he said, could also emit radio waves.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au


Protestors Protestors against against homeopathyhomeopathy

History is replete with orthodox History is replete with orthodox medicine and science being steadfastly medicine and science being steadfastly resistant to different systems of resistant to different systems of medicine and paradigms of healing. medicine and paradigms of healing. Although , the average physician and Although , the average physician and scientist tends to be threatened by new scientist tends to be threatened by new ideas, a common attribute of leading ideas, a common attribute of leading physicians and scientists is a certain physicians and scientists is a certain openness and humility due to the openness and humility due to the common and even expected evolution common and even expected evolution of knowledge.of knowledge.


Not placeboNot placebo

Patient assessment: Patient assessment: Greater improvement Greater improvement after homeopathic versus after homeopathic versus conventional treatmentconventional treatment

Physician assessment: Physician assessment: More favorable for More favorable for children who had children who had received homeopathic received homeopathic treatmenttreatment

Witt C et al. Comp Ther Med 2005; 13: 79-86.

Witt et al. compared conventional treatment versus Witt et al. compared conventional treatment versus

homeopathy.homeopathy.

Quality of life:Quality of life: Physical component score increased in Physical component score increased in

homeopathically treated patientshomeopathically treated patients Mental component no significant differenceMental component no significant difference

Witt C et al. Comp Ther Med 2005; 13: 79-86.

TreatmentTreatment Mostly derived from natural substances Mostly derived from natural substances

that come from plants, minerals, or that come from plants, minerals, or animals animals

Used to treat acute and chronic illnesses, Used to treat acute and chronic illnesses, as well as to prevent diseasesas well as to prevent diseases Used most often to treat arthritis, asthma, Used most often to treat arthritis, asthma,

colds, flu, and allergiescolds, flu, and allergies The choice of medicine is based on a The choice of medicine is based on a

person’s total symptom picture.person’s total symptom picture. Homeopathic Pharmacopoeias Homeopathic Pharmacopoeias contain contain

guidelines for homeopathic remedies.guidelines for homeopathic remedies.


A Comparison of Homeopathy A Comparison of Homeopathy and Standard Medicine and Standard Medicine

(Allopathy)(Allopathy) HomeopathyHomeopathy

Symptoms are a healthy Symptoms are a healthy reaction of the body’s reaction of the body’s defense mechanism.defense mechanism.

Treats the patient Treats the patient according to the according to the symptoms.symptoms.

The aim is to strengthen The aim is to strengthen the body so it can resist the body so it can resist harmful organisms.harmful organisms.

AllopathyAllopathy Symptoms are Symptoms are

manifestations of the manifestations of the disease, to be opposed disease, to be opposed or suppressed.or suppressed.

Treats the patient Treats the patient according to the disease.according to the disease.

The aim is to identify the The aim is to identify the organism and select a organism and select a drug to destroy the drug to destroy the specific germ.specific germ.


Some Homeopathic Medicine Some Homeopathic Medicine is used in Conventional is used in Conventional

Medicine TodayMedicine Today

A large number of A large number of homeopathic homeopathic medicines were medicines were adopted by allopaths, adopted by allopaths, and some are still and some are still being used today.being used today.

One of the best known One of the best known is nitroglycerine is nitroglycerine tablets.tablets.


A comparison of Homeopathy A comparison of Homeopathy and Herbalismand Herbalism

HomeopathyHomeopathy Scientific medicine that Scientific medicine that

follows procedures of follows procedures of preparation.preparation.

Prepared according to an Prepared according to an exact process and exact process and prescribed according to prescribed according to the law of similars.the law of similars.

The potentized The potentized medication contains only medication contains only minute amounts of the minute amounts of the original substance and is original substance and is nontoxic.nontoxic.

HerbalismHerbalism Preparation depends on Preparation depends on

the herbalist’s intuition the herbalist’s intuition and experience. and experience.

Uses a combination of Uses a combination of a number of herbs.a number of herbs.

Many medicinal herbs Many medicinal herbs are toxic. A self-help are toxic. A self-help herbalist has no way of herbalist has no way of knowing what knowing what constitutes a “safe” constitutes a “safe” dose. dose.


How Homeopathic medicines How Homeopathic medicines are madeare made

Homeopathic medicine is made in accordance Homeopathic medicine is made in accordance to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia CODEX to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia CODEX and HAB in Europe and HPUS in the United and HAB in Europe and HPUS in the United States.States.

Homeopathic medicines are regulated by the Homeopathic medicines are regulated by the FDA.FDA.

In 1938, Congress wrote the Food, Drug and In 1938, Congress wrote the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and included homeopathic Cosmetic Act and included homeopathic medicine as defined by the HPUS.medicine as defined by the HPUS.

The HPUS defines each remedy’s substance, The HPUS defines each remedy’s substance, lowest safe dilution, and initial method of lowest safe dilution, and initial method of preparation. preparation.


How Homeopathic medicines are How Homeopathic medicines are mademade




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SOSTANZA GREZZASOSTANZA GREZZANatural SubstanceNatural SubstanceSOSTANZA GREZZASOSTANZA GREZZANatural SubstanceNatural Substance

T.M.T.M.TRITURATIONSTRITURATIONS

T.M.T.M.TRITURATIONSTRITURATIONS

DILUITIONSDILUITIONSPOTENTIZATIONPOTENTIZATION

DILUITIONSDILUITIONSPOTENTIZATIONPOTENTIZATION

PHARMACEUTICAL PHARMACEUTICAL FORMFORM

PHARMACEUTICAL PHARMACEUTICAL FORMFORM

CH POTENCIES – Diluizioni CH POTENCIES – Diluizioni CentesimaliCentesimaliCH POTENCIES – Diluizioni CH POTENCIES – Diluizioni CentesimaliCentesimali



All homoeopathic remedies have potency numbers. The potency numbers, which follow the name of the homoeopathic remedies are indicative of the number of dilutions and succussions from the original mother tincture. In a pharmacy dilution and succussion are the potentisation steps. To make a Hahnemanian remedy 1 part of the potency is added to 99 parts of solvent in a new flask and succussed to make the next potency. Hahnemann dilution (H, e.g., CH) - multiple flask method of preparation.


However, for preparing potencies higher than 200C, the Korsakov method is often employed. The Korsakovian method is simpler and quicker. Korsakov's method involves using the same container for each serial dilution, while Hahnemann's method uses a different container for each serial dilution. Korsakovian dilutions (K, e.g., CK) - single flask method of preparation


The Korsakov method was adopted favourably by physicians and pharmacists. Jahr stated, in 1841, "for dilutions one does not wish to keep, the obtained dilution can be emptied out and the same flask can be filled with one hundred drops and shaken one hundred times in order to achieve the next dilution". Although Hahnemann's method is scientifically accurate, the Korsakovian method lends itself well to computerisation and automation, rendering it the preferred choice for very high potencies in many countries. It is believed that by using the same container the final remedy contains the energy pattern of all the potencies up to and including the final potency, allowing the patients body to use the most effective potency for the condition.


Potencies: method

Pharmaceutical formsPharmaceutical forms


Pharmaceutical formsPharmaceutical forms


How Homeopathic medicines are How Homeopathic medicines are made Mother Tincturesmade Mother Tinctures


How Homeopathic medicines are How Homeopathic medicines are made Remedies & Diluitionsmade Remedies & Diluitions






When and how to use When and how to use Homeopathic medicinesHomeopathic medicines

Match the symptoms of the patient as closely Match the symptoms of the patient as closely as possible to the symptoms that were as possible to the symptoms that were produced in healthy humans. (Law of similars)produced in healthy humans. (Law of similars)

Give only one remedy at a time.Give only one remedy at a time. Continue giving the remedy until Continue giving the remedy until

improvement starts, then increase the improvement starts, then increase the interval between doses. interval between doses.

Medicine should be taken in a clean mouth, Medicine should be taken in a clean mouth, placed on or under the tongue, free of food, placed on or under the tongue, free of food, drink, tobacco, toothpaste, mouthwash, mints drink, tobacco, toothpaste, mouthwash, mints or anything except plain water. or anything except plain water.


Compatibility with other Compatibility with other medicationsmedications

Homeopathy is 100% compatible with Homeopathy is 100% compatible with other medications and will not interfere other medications and will not interfere with the effectiveness of other with the effectiveness of other medicines.medicines.

Other medications may lessen the Other medications may lessen the effects of homeopathy. Many remedies effects of homeopathy. Many remedies can be affected by strong odors, can be affected by strong odors, steroids or caffeine. steroids or caffeine. (www. 1-800homeopathy.com)(www. 1-800homeopathy.com)


Side Effects of HomeopathySide Effects of Homeopathy ““A homeopathic remedy does not A homeopathic remedy does not

cause side effectscause side effects. . When I prescribe, I When I prescribe, I do not have to worry, Is this drug safe? I do not have to worry, Is this drug safe? I have never heard of a homeopathic have never heard of a homeopathic medicine being recalled for causing medicine being recalled for causing adverse side effects, which is an enviable adverse side effects, which is an enviable record considering that these remedies record considering that these remedies have been in use for more than 150 have been in use for more than 150 years.” years.”

( Homeopathic Medicine at Home, pg 29)( Homeopathic Medicine at Home, pg 29)


Can a Patient OverdoseCan a Patient Overdose

No! All remedies are only sold in very No! All remedies are only sold in very safe dilutions. safe dilutions. (www.1-800homeopathy.com)(www.1-800homeopathy.com)

A homeopathic remedy, even an A homeopathic remedy, even an entire vial consumed at one gulp, is entire vial consumed at one gulp, is not toxic or poisonous. not toxic or poisonous. (Panos, Homeopathic (Panos, Homeopathic Medicine at Home, pg. 43)Medicine at Home, pg. 43)


SafetySafety Endrezzi et al. studied adverse drug Endrezzi et al. studied adverse drug

events related to homeopathic encounters events related to homeopathic encounters in 335 follow-up visits in 181 patients. in 335 follow-up visits in 181 patients.

9 (2.68%) adverse reactions were 9 (2.68%) adverse reactions were reported.reported.

No medical therapy was required to treat No medical therapy was required to treat any of the adverse events.any of the adverse events.

Adverse events exist, but are rare and not Adverse events exist, but are rare and not severe.severe.

Endrizzi C et al. Homeopathy 2005; 94: 233-240.

Observation: The key to Observation: The key to prescribingprescribing

Selecting a remedy that matches the totality Selecting a remedy that matches the totality of the symptoms. of the symptoms.

Two people may be “bitten” by the same bug, Two people may be “bitten” by the same bug, but react differently and require different but react differently and require different remedies. remedies.

Example of two people both exposed to Example of two people both exposed to streptococcus infection: streptococcus infection: Jane: flushed, restless, burning with heat, red throat, Jane: flushed, restless, burning with heat, red throat,

pounding head, thirstless, and acutely ill. According to her pounding head, thirstless, and acutely ill. According to her symptoms, Jane needed symptoms, Jane needed Belladonna, Belladonna, took it and recovered.took it and recovered.

Dick: Not so quick to show symptoms. Gradually became Dick: Not so quick to show symptoms. Gradually became quieter, grew pale, and was very thirsty, he was irritable and quieter, grew pale, and was very thirsty, he was irritable and developed a dry, racking cough. Dick needed developed a dry, racking cough. Dick needed BryoniaBryonia, and , and after taking a dose felt better. after taking a dose felt better.


Homeopathy and the Homeopathy and the Treatment of Treatment of

Epidemic DiseaseEpidemic Disease Statistics and information provided by:Statistics and information provided by:

Julian Winston, Sandra J.Perko,”The Homeopathic Treatment Julian Winston, Sandra J.Perko,”The Homeopathic Treatment of Influenza” and extracts fromof Influenza” and extracts from

W.A.Dewey M.D. UniversityW.A.Dewey M.D. University of Michigan, as reported in,” The of Michigan, as reported in,” The Journal of The American Institute of Homeopathy,”1921and Journal of The American Institute of Homeopathy,”1921and

the Dec 1918 edition of ,”The British Journal of the Dec 1918 edition of ,”The British Journal of Homeopathy.”Homeopathy.”

Compiled by Sally Tamplin DSH MARHCompiled by Sally Tamplin DSH MARH


Typhus Fever epidemic of Typhus Fever epidemic of 18131813

When the epidemic came through When the epidemic came through Leipzig, Samuel Hahnemann,the Leipzig, Samuel Hahnemann,the founder of Homeopathy, was able to founder of Homeopathy, was able to treat 180 cases of Typhus, losing only 2.treat 180 cases of Typhus, losing only 2.

The mortality rate for conventional The mortality rate for conventional medicine was 30%.medicine was 30%.


Self portrait with Dr.Arrieta

Goya - 1820

With kind permission from:

Minneapolis Institute of Arts


CholeraCholera

Dr. Joseph Pulte, working in Dr. Joseph Pulte, working in Cincinnati during the cholera Cincinnati during the cholera epidemic of 1849, boasted that he epidemic of 1849, boasted that he did not lose a single patient.did not lose a single patient.

People crowded to his door and stood People crowded to his door and stood in the street because his waiting in the street because his waiting room was full.room was full.


The 1830 - 1832 Cholera The 1830 - 1832 Cholera EpidemicEpidemic

Samuel Hahnemann,the founder of Samuel Hahnemann,the founder of Homeopathy, was able to identify the stages Homeopathy, was able to identify the stages of the illness and predict what homeopathic of the illness and predict what homeopathic remedies would be needed for which stages.remedies would be needed for which stages.

When Cholera finally struck Europe the When Cholera finally struck Europe the mortality rate under conventional treatment mortality rate under conventional treatment was between 40% - 80% depending on the was between 40% - 80% depending on the information sources.information sources.


Dr.Quin of London reported the Dr.Quin of London reported the mortality in the 10 homeopathic mortality in the 10 homeopathic hospitals in 1831 – 1832 as 9%.hospitals in 1831 – 1832 as 9%.

Dr.Roth,homeopathic physician to Dr.Roth,homeopathic physician to the King of Bavaria, reported that the the King of Bavaria, reported that the mortality was 7%.mortality was 7%.

Admiral Mordoinow of The Imperial Admiral Mordoinow of The Imperial Russian Council reported 10% Russian Council reported 10% mortality under homeopathy.mortality under homeopathy.


The 1854 LondonThe 1854 London Cholera Epidemic Cholera Epidemic

Under conventional care the Under conventional care the mortality rate was 59.2% while under mortality rate was 59.2% while under homeopathic care the mortality was homeopathic care the mortality was only 9%.only 9%.


The Hamburg Cholera The Hamburg Cholera epidemic of 1892epidemic of 1892

The conventional mortality rate was The conventional mortality rate was 42%.The homeopathic mortality rate 42%.The homeopathic mortality rate was 15.5%.was 15.5%.


Yellow FeverYellow Fever

During the 1850’s there were several epidemics of During the 1850’s there were several epidemics of Yellow Fever in the southern states. This disease was Yellow Fever in the southern states. This disease was eventually found to be transmitted by mosquito.eventually found to be transmitted by mosquito.

Dr.Osler reported that the conventional mortality Dr.Osler reported that the conventional mortality rate was between 15 – 85%.rate was between 15 – 85%.

In Natchez Dr.Holcombe,a homeopath, reported a In Natchez Dr.Holcombe,a homeopath, reported a mortality rate of 6.43% and Dr.Davis,another mortality rate of 6.43% and Dr.Davis,another homeopath, reported a mortality rate of 5.73%. homeopath, reported a mortality rate of 5.73%.

In 1878 the mortality rate in New Orleans was 50% In 1878 the mortality rate in New Orleans was 50% under conventional care, and 5.6% (In 1,945 cases in under conventional care, and 5.6% (In 1,945 cases in the same epidemic) with homeopathic care.the same epidemic) with homeopathic care.


DiphtheriaDiphtheria

In the 1862 - 1864 records of In the 1862 - 1864 records of Diphtheria in Broome County, New Diphtheria in Broome County, New York the mortality rate for York the mortality rate for conventional care was 83.6% and the conventional care was 83.6% and the mortality rate for homeopathic care mortality rate for homeopathic care was 16.4%.was 16.4%.


PolioPolio

Dr.Eizayaga of Argentina, tells of a Polio Dr.Eizayaga of Argentina, tells of a Polio epidemic in Buenos Aires in 1957,where the epidemic in Buenos Aires in 1957,where the symptoms of the epidemic resembledsymptoms of the epidemic resembled

those of the homeopathic remedy those of the homeopathic remedy Lathyrus Lathyrus sativa.sativa.

The homeopathic doctors and pharmacies The homeopathic doctors and pharmacies prescribed prescribed Lathyrus 30cLathyrus 30c as a prophylactic as a prophylactic and thousands of doses were distributed. and thousands of doses were distributed. Nobody registered a case of contagion.Nobody registered a case of contagion.

Dr.Eizayaga pointed out that in other Dr.Eizayaga pointed out that in other epidemics of Polio, the homeopathic remedy epidemics of Polio, the homeopathic remedy GelsemiumGelsemium was the indicated remedy. was the indicated remedy.


Homeopathic Lathyrus Homeopathic Lathyrus SativaSativa

Affects the anterior and lateral columns of Affects the anterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord, causing many paralytic the spinal cord, causing many paralytic affections of the lower extremities.affections of the lower extremities.

Useful in wasting and exhaustive diseases Useful in wasting and exhaustive diseases when there is weakness and heaviness when there is weakness and heaviness and slow recovery of nerve power.and slow recovery of nerve power.

Excessive rigidity of the legs, spastic gait.Excessive rigidity of the legs, spastic gait.


INFLUENZAINFLUENZA Every 10 to 30 years, the flu virus historically undergoes radical changes …..Every 10 to 30 years, the flu virus historically undergoes radical changes ….. in which it is altered so completely that most of the world’s population has no in which it is altered so completely that most of the world’s population has no

immunity to it.immunity to it. During the Asian Flu of 1957 one million people worldwide died.During the Asian Flu of 1957 one million people worldwide died. During the Hong Kong Flu of 1968 750.000 people died worldwide.During the Hong Kong Flu of 1968 750.000 people died worldwide. Sometimes a viral strain develops that is so deadly that it is known as a Sometimes a viral strain develops that is so deadly that it is known as a

super virus. The Spanish Flu of 1928 – 1919 killed from 22 to 100 million super virus. The Spanish Flu of 1928 – 1919 killed from 22 to 100 million people worldwide. It often struck young otherwise healthy people in less that people worldwide. It often struck young otherwise healthy people in less that 48 hours.48 hours.

The Spanish Flu began as an ordinary flu with fever and aches and pains but The Spanish Flu began as an ordinary flu with fever and aches and pains but it developed very rapidly often within a matter of hours into a much more it developed very rapidly often within a matter of hours into a much more serious and deadly lung infection.serious and deadly lung infection.

Virologists believe that the current Bird Flu has the potential to become the Virologists believe that the current Bird Flu has the potential to become the long overdue next super virus. According to reports so far ,bird Flu symptoms long overdue next super virus. According to reports so far ,bird Flu symptoms also seem to center on the lower respiratory tract, with rapid lung infection also seem to center on the lower respiratory tract, with rapid lung infection and difficult breathing.and difficult breathing.


The 1918 – 1919 Influenza The 1918 – 1919 Influenza pandemicpandemic

““Homeopathic doctors rose to the Homeopathic doctors rose to the challenge of the most appalling Influenza challenge of the most appalling Influenza pandemic in history, and they did so pandemic in history, and they did so without the without the fearfear and and uncertaintyuncertainty that that paralyzed their allopathic colleagues.”paralyzed their allopathic colleagues.”

Dr.Frank Wieland of Chicago wrote;Dr.Frank Wieland of Chicago wrote; ““In a plant of 8,000 workers there was only In a plant of 8,000 workers there was only

one death.one death.GelsemiumGelsemium was practically the was practically the only homeopathic remedy used, there was only homeopathic remedy used, there was no use of either aspirin or vaccination.”no use of either aspirin or vaccination.”


Dean W.A .Pearson of Philadelphia Dean W.A .Pearson of Philadelphia collected 26,795 case of Influenza collected 26,795 case of Influenza treated by homeopathic physicians. The treated by homeopathic physicians. The mortality rate was 1.05% while the rate mortality rate was 1.05% while the rate for conventional medicine was 30%.for conventional medicine was 30%.

Dr.H.A.Roberts of Connecticut had 30 Dr.H.A.Roberts of Connecticut had 30 physicians respond to his request for physicians respond to his request for data. They reported 6.602 cases with 55 data. They reported 6.602 cases with 55 deaths, which is less than a 1% deaths, which is less than a 1% mortality rate.mortality rate.


Dr.G.B. Stearns of New York collected through the Dr.G.B. Stearns of New York collected through the International Hahnemannian Association 17,000 International Hahnemannian Association 17,000 cases of Influenza with a mortality rate of 4%.cases of Influenza with a mortality rate of 4%.

Dr.T.A.Mc Cann of Ohio reported a 1,000 cases of Dr.T.A.Mc Cann of Ohio reported a 1,000 cases of Influenza with no loses. Influenza with no loses. “Please give all credit “Please give all credit to homeopathy.”to homeopathy.”

Dr.A.B. Palmer of Seattle treated approx 500 cases Dr.A.B. Palmer of Seattle treated approx 500 cases which included pneumonia, he only lost two cases.which included pneumonia, he only lost two cases.

Dr.F.A.Swartwout of Washington had 11 Dr.F.A.Swartwout of Washington had 11 homeopathic physicians report 3,600 cases of homeopathic physicians report 3,600 cases of Influenza with only 6 deaths.Influenza with only 6 deaths.

Dr.G.G.Bascomb of Lake Wilson, Minnesota Dr.G.G.Bascomb of Lake Wilson, Minnesota reported 300 cases with no deaths.reported 300 cases with no deaths.


The homeopathic physicians avoided the use of aspirin and The homeopathic physicians avoided the use of aspirin and other drugs and had a low death rate.other drugs and had a low death rate.

Dr,Arthur Grimmer declared:Dr,Arthur Grimmer declared: ““The development of pneumonia is a rare occurrence if a The development of pneumonia is a rare occurrence if a

good homeopathic physician was called during the first 24 good homeopathic physician was called during the first 24 hours of attack.”hours of attack.”

Dr.G.A.Wright of Forest Glen wrote:Dr.G.A.Wright of Forest Glen wrote: ““I attended over one hundred cases without fatalities. I never I attended over one hundred cases without fatalities. I never

deviated from the homeopathic remedy. I never gave aspirin. deviated from the homeopathic remedy. I never gave aspirin. This epidemic should encourage us to renewed faith in This epidemic should encourage us to renewed faith in

homeopathy.”homeopathy.”


Dr.Dorothy Shepherd from England wrote:Dr.Dorothy Shepherd from England wrote:

““One treated over 100,nearer 150 cases; both rich One treated over 100,nearer 150 cases; both rich and poor, young and old, male and female; and the and poor, young and old, male and female; and the results were astonishing. The cases were not picked results were astonishing. The cases were not picked ones; some were seriously ill when first seen, with ones; some were seriously ill when first seen, with high temperatures and bronchial involvement, some high temperatures and bronchial involvement, some had it mildly, and yet the temperatures in nearly all had it mildly, and yet the temperatures in nearly all cases came down in twenty – four to forty – eight cases came down in twenty – four to forty – eight hours. They were kept strictly in bed for a week after hours. They were kept strictly in bed for a week after the temperature was normal, kept on dilute fruit the temperature was normal, kept on dilute fruit juice, no milk, no tea was allowed. And there was not juice, no milk, no tea was allowed. And there was not a single death in the whole of this series and no a single death in the whole of this series and no subsequent complications.”subsequent complications.”


Why use homeopathy?Why use homeopathy?

Homeopaths do not waste valuable time trying to make a diagnosis. Homeopaths do not waste valuable time trying to make a diagnosis. They do not need to name the disease in order to help patients.They do not need to name the disease in order to help patients.

The patient’s symptoms are carefully noted and a remedy is prescribed The patient’s symptoms are carefully noted and a remedy is prescribed according to that individual’s manifestation of the disease.according to that individual’s manifestation of the disease.

In an epidemic a handful of homeopathic remedies tend to emerge in In an epidemic a handful of homeopathic remedies tend to emerge in the area of geographical infection. These remedies become known as the area of geographical infection. These remedies become known as the genus epidemicus.These remedies can be used as a prophylaxis to the genus epidemicus.These remedies can be used as a prophylaxis to protect people who have been exposed to the infection.protect people who have been exposed to the infection.

Homeopathic remedies are gentle, safe, inexpensive and readily Homeopathic remedies are gentle, safe, inexpensive and readily available. There is no known interaction with conventional medication.available. There is no known interaction with conventional medication.

Homeopathy dispels Homeopathy dispels FEARFEAR..


H5N1H5N1 At present, officials tell us that the H5N1 Bird Flu At present, officials tell us that the H5N1 Bird Flu

has a 50% mortality rate, meaning that it kills 1 has a 50% mortality rate, meaning that it kills 1 out of every two people that it infects.out of every two people that it infects.

By comparison the 1918 Spanish Flu had only a By comparison the 1918 Spanish Flu had only a 5% mortality rate, yet it killed between 50 and 5% mortality rate, yet it killed between 50 and 100 million people worldwide. If a pandemic with 100 million people worldwide. If a pandemic with even a 5% mortality rate were to strike today,380 even a 5% mortality rate were to strike today,380 million people worldwide would die. million people worldwide would die.

If an influenza super – virus hit today ,it would If an influenza super – virus hit today ,it would take from 6 – 9 months to make a vaccine for take from 6 – 9 months to make a vaccine for even half of the US population. even half of the US population.

There is only enough of the anti viral drug There is only enough of the anti viral drug TamifluTamiflu for about half the population. for about half the population.


GelsemiumGelsemium

Symptoms tend to Symptoms tend to come on slowlycome on slowly.. Sore throat and chills that run up and down the spine.Sore throat and chills that run up and down the spine. Splitting headache that usually starts in the back of the Splitting headache that usually starts in the back of the

head better after urinating.head better after urinating. General feeling of General feeling of fatigue and heavinessfatigue and heaviness, legs feel weak , legs feel weak

and shaky, eye lids are droopy, head feels heavy and there and shaky, eye lids are droopy, head feels heavy and there may be double vision.may be double vision.

Pain felt in the bones.Pain felt in the bones. Although there may be a fever, they do not sweat and they Although there may be a fever, they do not sweat and they

are are not thirstynot thirsty.. Chills run up and down the spine, alternating with fever.Chills run up and down the spine, alternating with fever. They feel better in the fresh air and moving around. They They feel better in the fresh air and moving around. They

feel worse in the early morning and late at night, in the sun feel worse in the early morning and late at night, in the sun and when exposed to tobacco smoke.and when exposed to tobacco smoke.


BryoniaBryonia

Symptoms tend to Symptoms tend to come on slowlycome on slowly.. Aches all over and worse from any kind of Aches all over and worse from any kind of

movement. There is usually a violent frontal movement. There is usually a violent frontal headache that is made worse by coughing or even headache that is made worse by coughing or even slightly moving the eyes. The headache feels better if slightly moving the eyes. The headache feels better if firm pressure is applied.firm pressure is applied.

Dry, painful cough.Dry, painful cough. Worse from any excitement,noise,touch,movement Worse from any excitement,noise,touch,movement

or bright light.or bright light. Worse around 3am and 9pm.Worse around 3am and 9pm. Dehydrated and they want to drink a lot of cold water Dehydrated and they want to drink a lot of cold water

but at infrequent intervals.but at infrequent intervals. IrritabilityIrritability, wants to be left alone and at home., wants to be left alone and at home. May be May be worryingworrying about about workwork or or financial financial

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ACONITEACONITE

Flu with Flu with great restlessnessgreat restlessness and and worryworry.. Flu symptoms come on Flu symptoms come on suddenlysuddenly especially after especially after

exposure to cold dry wind, infection or from an exposure to cold dry wind, infection or from an emotional shock or fright.emotional shock or fright.

High feverHigh fever, sore throat and a feeling of great , sore throat and a feeling of great worry and fear.worry and fear.

The individual is extremely restless and they feel The individual is extremely restless and they feel better in the fresh air.better in the fresh air.

They are feel better in the fresh air.They are feel better in the fresh air. They are worse in a warm room, in the evening or They are worse in a warm room, in the evening or

at night.at night. Worse when exposed to tobacco smoke or hearing Worse when exposed to tobacco smoke or hearing

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ARNICAARNICA

This is the main remedy that we think of in This is the main remedy that we think of in times of acute trauma, accident and injury.times of acute trauma, accident and injury.

People in an arnica state usually send People in an arnica state usually send onlookers away saying," onlookers away saying," I'm fineI'm fine, there's , there's nothing wrong with me." nothing wrong with me." when usually it is when usually it is evident that they are very sick or injured.evident that they are very sick or injured.

Individuals suffering from the flu may Individuals suffering from the flu may complain that the complain that the bed feels too hardbed feels too hard and and they fear some one approaching and they fear some one approaching and touching their body because it is so sore.touching their body because it is so sore.

They may desire sour drinks and alcohol.They may desire sour drinks and alcohol.www.thaihomeopathy.comwww.thaihomeopathy.com

ARSENICUMARSENICUM

This remedy is useful when an acute illness affects the This remedy is useful when an acute illness affects the nervous systemnervous system..

The individual may be The individual may be extremely restlessextremely restless and and anxiousanxious, they may express fear of death and do not , they may express fear of death and do not want to be left alone.want to be left alone.

They will be very They will be very chillychilly, their face will be pale and , their face will be pale and they will have an anxious expression.they will have an anxious expression.

Their pains are generally burning in nature, feeling like Their pains are generally burning in nature, feeling like hot needles and are better from hot applications.hot needles and are better from hot applications.

They will be thirsty and only able to drink in small sips.They will be thirsty and only able to drink in small sips. They are generally They are generally worse between 1 and 2 am.worse between 1 and 2 am. Vomiting and diarrheaVomiting and diarrhea are extremely common are extremely common

Arsenicum symptoms.Arsenicum symptoms.


BAPTISIABAPTISIA

Flu with a Flu with a high feverhigh fever and a feeling of being and a feeling of being bruised all over.bruised all over.

Useful for a flu that comes on Useful for a flu that comes on suddenlysuddenly and the and the individual individual feels bruisedfeels bruised and sore all over. and sore all over.

The body and limbs feel as if they are scattered The body and limbs feel as if they are scattered and all in bits.and all in bits.

There is There is profuse sweatingprofuse sweating and an and an intense intense thirst.thirst.

The face is dull red in color and people who need The face is dull red in color and people who need this remedy look dazed and this remedy look dazed and sluggishsluggish as if they as if they may fall asleep at any time.may fall asleep at any time.

This is an excellent remedy for This is an excellent remedy for gastric flugastric flu where where there is much vomiting and diarrhea.there is much vomiting and diarrhea.


BELLADONNABELLADONNA

High fever that comes on suddenlyHigh fever that comes on suddenly usually as a usually as a result of exposure to infection or from the head result of exposure to infection or from the head getting cold, wet or overheated.getting cold, wet or overheated.

The face is flushed and The face is flushed and bright redbright red, the throat is , the throat is sore and the eyes are wide and staring ,the sore and the eyes are wide and staring ,the pupils pupils are dilatedare dilated, there is possible confusion and , there is possible confusion and delirium.delirium.

The individual feels better when they stand or sit The individual feels better when they stand or sit upright and in a warm room.upright and in a warm room.

They are They are worse from any noise or bright lightworse from any noise or bright light or or movement.movement.

Worse from lying down.Worse from lying down. Symptoms tend to affect the Symptoms tend to affect the right sideright side of the body. of the body.


EUPATORIUM EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUMPERFOLIATUM

This remedy is for the most terrible of flus.This remedy is for the most terrible of flus. The individual may be restless and unable to sleep.The individual may be restless and unable to sleep. The pains are so severe that the The pains are so severe that the bones feel broken.bones feel broken. The muscles ache and feel sore and bruised, The muscles ache and feel sore and bruised,

everything hurts.everything hurts. The individual feels worse for any kind of movement.The individual feels worse for any kind of movement. They have a bursting headache and sore eyes.They have a bursting headache and sore eyes. Lots of sneezing, the nose is runny, the chest is sore Lots of sneezing, the nose is runny, the chest is sore

and coughing makes the head hurt.and coughing makes the head hurt. The patient wants ice cold water although it The patient wants ice cold water although it

brings on violent chills in the small of the back.brings on violent chills in the small of the back. There is little sweat but if they do sweat everything There is little sweat but if they do sweat everything

feels better except the head.feels better except the head.


MERCURIUS SOLUBILISMERCURIUS SOLUBILIS

People in a mercurius state have People in a mercurius state have extremely extremely bad breathbad breath, they have , they have moremore salivationsalivation that normal and that normal and they are extremely thirsty.they are extremely thirsty.


NUX VOMICANUX VOMICA

Flu with great irritability and over sensitivity.Flu with great irritability and over sensitivity. People in this state are highly sensitive, they People in this state are highly sensitive, they

become easily become easily irritated,impatient,angry irritated,impatient,angry and easily offended.and easily offended.

They are They are chillychilly and want to be warmly and want to be warmly wrapped up.wrapped up.

They are extremely They are extremely sensitivesensitive to light, noise to light, noise and odors.and odors.

People in this state are often People in this state are often constipatedconstipated and have frequent ineffectual urging and a and have frequent ineffectual urging and a sense of incompletion.sense of incompletion.


RHUS RHUS TOXICODENDRONTOXICODENDRON

People in a Rhus Tox state are People in a Rhus Tox state are extremely restlessextremely restless, , they want to move about all of the time, there is a lot they want to move about all of the time, there is a lot of aching and stiffness in the joints which is worse on of aching and stiffness in the joints which is worse on first starting to move and after sitting or lying down first starting to move and after sitting or lying down for a while. The pains ease up after some movement for a while. The pains ease up after some movement and then return again requiring the individual to rest and then return again requiring the individual to rest again.again.

They may be They may be anxious, weepy and worse at night.anxious, weepy and worse at night. People in this state may have a People in this state may have a fear of being fear of being

poisonedpoisoned.. They may have a They may have a red triangular tip to their red triangular tip to their

tongue.tongue.www.thaihomeopathy.comwww.thaihomeopathy.com

DosageDosage

Take the indicated remedy in a 30c potency.Take the indicated remedy in a 30c potency. According to the severity of the symptoms, According to the severity of the symptoms,

take more often if the symptoms are severe take more often if the symptoms are severe – every 1-2 hours and less often - every 3 -4 – every 1-2 hours and less often - every 3 -4 hours if they are not too bad.hours if they are not too bad.

If you have taken more than 4 doses and If you have taken more than 4 doses and have had no response then consider another have had no response then consider another remedy or seek professional help.remedy or seek professional help.


Questions to considerQuestions to consider

There is a growing popularity of There is a growing popularity of alternative medicine, especially alternative medicine, especially homeopathic medicine. homeopathic medicine.

What are some explanations you What are some explanations you have heard from patients or friends have heard from patients or friends who use alternative medicine? who use alternative medicine?

How would you counsel a patient How would you counsel a patient who wants to try homeopathic who wants to try homeopathic medicine? medicine?



It is well known that the Royal Family patronizes homeopathy and has appointed an official Royal homeopathic physician since the mid-19th century. Not so well known is this interesting homeopathic snippet uncovered by the UK Daily Mail for the Queen's Jubilee. They report:

"For her extended foreign tours, the Queen’s luggage can weigh more than four tons — and that includes 60 vials of homeopathic medicines, carried in a special leather case, without which she won’t travel anywhere. She is a firm believer in alternative remedies, preferring them to conventional medicine. She has even been known to treat one of her corgis homeopathically after the animal cut its foot. She bathed the wound in a special ointment and the injured paw was healed within days. When she was asked why she used the treatment, she replied: ‘If it’s good enough for me, it should be good enough for my dogs.“

http://www.dailymail.co.uk


Singer-songwriter Paul McCartney

Former Beatles member and singer-songwriter Paul McCartney is a great fan of homeopathy. "I can't manage without homeopathy. In fact, I never go anywhere without homeopathic remedies. I often make use of them," he says.He was introduced to homeopathy by his wife Linda, who saw the great results of homeopathy when she could not get rid of hertonsillitis.When first diagnosed with tonsillitis she was prescribed a course of antibiotics which only provided temporary relief – her symptoms soon returned. When she consulted a homeopathic doctor, however, her symptoms not only went away rapidly; they never returned.

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