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HomeopathyDr David M Nye
MBChB [UCT] MFHom [UK] Dip Hom [CEDH]
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Homeopathy can work side-by-side with Conventional Medicine
Homeopathy is a valuable system of medicine
which has been around for 200 years
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Homeopathy may often erroneously be confused with the following . . .
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Homeopathy ≠ Quackery
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Homeopathy ≠ Herbalism
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Homeopathy ≠
Dowsing with a pendulum
Crystal therapy
Meditation
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Homeopathy ≠
Vitamins
Supplements
Healthy nutrition
Fancy diets
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Homeopathy isA comprehensive system of medicineEffectiveSafeScientifically validatedCost effective Using natural substances, which have been prepared in a specific manner
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In what areas is Homeopathy beneficial?
All aspects of human and animal healthParticular situations where Conventional Medicine may let one down:
Recurring infections (e.g. ENT) in kidsChronic disease e.g. asthma, eczema, arthritis
Grey area between “health” and “overt disease”
Behavioural problems
Intolerance to drugs ( e.g. chemotherapy )
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Where is Homeopathy least helpful?
Anatomical abnormalities
( i.e. those needing surgery )
Presence of “obstacles to cure”:
excessive drugs
abusive lifestyle
End-stage disease
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Preparation of Homeopathic Medicines
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Plant Substances
Animal Substances
Minerals and Chemical Elements
Healthy and Diseased Tissues
Bacteria and Viruses
Source of Remedies
Plants60%
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Preparation of Remedies
maceration of fresh herb
steep in alcohol
mother tincture
serial dilution and potentisation
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The Law of Similars
To cure gently, rapidly and permanently, choose a
medicine which can itself produce
a similar suffering [homoios pathos]
to the one it is supposed to cure
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2nd Law of Homeopathy
The curative power of a homeopathic potency
increases in direct ratio to its degree of dilution
with succussion - when prescribed according to
the Law of Similars
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The Physics of Homeopathy
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How can a remedy devoid of molecules elicit an immune response?
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Potentisation
SUCCUSSION POTENCY
Inert substances become active
Toxic substances become non-toxic
Homeopathic remedy is in a vibrational or
quantum form - no longer governed by
Newtonian physics
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A Working Hypothesis for Solvent Structure
The physics of succussion involve high heat and pressure
These cause the molecular bonding of the H2O in clusters around the molecule of solute
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Water molecules
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Cluster formation
Agnostatos et al ; Berlin J. Res. Hom. (June 1991) 1 ; 3 : 141-147
Small cluster of molecules Clathrate surrounding the small cluster
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A Working Hypothesis for Solvent Structure
These clusters hold the frequency of the solute
Clusters multiply with successive dilution & succussion thus increasing the potency, while the molecules of solute are diluted away
Agnostatos et al ; Berlin J. Res. Hom. (June 1991) 1 ; 3 : 141-147
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Properties of the Micro-diluted Solution
A new and specific physico-chemical state is
formed i.e. 1 + 1 = 3
This can be destroyed by :
Heat: 20 minutes at 120°
X-rays or ultrasound
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Does a micro-diluted solution differ from a control solution?
Di-electric Strength testing
Capacitance studies
Raman Laser studies
Kirlian Photography
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance studies
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Sacks A D J Holistic Med (1993) 5 ; 2: 172-177
Homeopathic remedies shown to be distinct from control
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How is Homeopathic Treatment Administered?
The ultra-diluted and potentised solution, which carries the frequency information, is fixed in alcohol.
This final product is used to prepare pillules, liquids, injectables, creams & suppositories.
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The SimillimumA detailed history of the patient’s physical, mental & emotional aspects is taken by the homeopathThis comprehensive picture of the patient is compared with the known drug pictures of homeopathic remediesThe goal is a close match = Simillimum
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Simplex Medicines
Single, pure homeopathic remedies
Prescribed according to the Law of Similars
Prepared in a range of potencies
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Complex Medicines
Combinations prescribed according to clinical
indication, especially in acute situations
Easy to use with little homeopathic training
Easier to subject to randomised controlled
trials because do not have to individualise
treatment
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Complex Homeopathic Remedies in the Pharmacy
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Scientific Evaluation
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The Placebo EffectAccounts for 30 % of any therapeutic effectThe consultation itself is therapeutic
But . . . .Infectious and lesional disorders curedCures in babiesCures in animalsBiological constants normalised
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Criteria Based Meta-analysis
107 controlled homeopathic trials
Scoring based on predefined criteria of good methodology
Kleijen J et al. B M J 1991 ; 302 ; 316-323
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Kleijen’s Meta-analysis Results
77 % positive in favour of homeopathyThe higher the scientific merit of the study , the more likely to show homeopathy as superior to placebo“The evidence presented is probably sufficient for establishing homeopathy as a regular treatment for certain conditions”
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Randomised Controlled Trial
Homeopathic treatment of acute diarrhoea in childrenTreatment group had a statistically significant decrease in duration of diarrhoea and number of stools per day
JACOBS J et al. Pediatrics 1994 ; 93 ; 719-725
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Outcome Based Studies
Studies done at Royal London & Glasgow Homeopathic hospitals:
Children & adults with asthma : 1994/5100 sequential in-patients : 1997
85 % improvement in presenting complaint and overall well-being
6 % deterioration in presenting complaint
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Advantages of Homeopathy
Safety
Efficacy
Preventative & curative
Acute or chronic treatment
Often cures when Conventional Medicine fails
Cost effective in reducing years of chronic medication
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Disadvantages
Specialised skills required to prescribe Simplex medicines accurately
Treatment failures occur because incorrect remedies selected
More time needed with patient which increases initial cost
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Relevance to Medical Practice
Marked increase in public interest
Growing interest among doctors
Complex medicines easy to prescribe
Cost effective and safe
Scientifically validated
A further therapeutic dimension to General Practice
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