Summary of presentations and few points on what i learnt
Akanksha@1212
newhomeopathymedicine1.pptxHomeopathy
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver
MADS 6718
Professor : Sydney Scott
Parveen Kaur Handa (1889059)
Shweta Singla (1879705)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is homeopathy
Introduction
History of Homeopathy
Principles of homeopathy
Benefits of homeopathy
Comparison between homeopathy and allopathy
Conditions that homeopathy treats
How homeopathy helps
Homeopathy law of cure
Homeopathic herbs
Side effects
Treatment
Conclusion
Reference
Introduction
Homeopathy means homois (similar) and pathos (suffering)
It is considered as a whole because it treats the person as a whole, rather than focusing on diseased part.
Homeopathic medicine is formed from natural resources like vegetables, minerals in nature.
(Ratini,2019)
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine and is a medical philosophy and practice based on the idea that body has the ability to heal itself. Homeopathy medicines enhances the body’s normal healing and self regulatory processes. Homeopathic products come from plants, minerals and animals. These are mostly made as a sugar pallets which are palced under tongue; and some other forms like ointments, gels.
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History of Homeopathy
Developed in late 1700's by "Samuel Hahnemann" in Germany.
In 1825, it is introduced in the US by Hans Burch Gram.
In 20th century, 8% of all American medical practitioners were homeopaths.
Homeopathy is negatively affected by advancement in medicine including antiseptic techniques.
Homeopathy was developed in the late 1700’s by Samuel Hahnemann, a doctor in Germany. It was introduced in US by Hans Burch Gram in 1875 and in 20th century, from all American practitioners, 8% were homeopaths. In 1890, there were 14,000 homeopaths compared to 100,000 conventional physicians. There were 22 homeopathic medical schools and over 100 homeopathic hospitals.
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Samuel Hahnemann and History of Homeopathy
He discovered the law of similar after he consumes cinchona bark extract (used to cure malaria) which produces the same symptoms as malaria.
Samuel Hahnemann eventually gave up the practice of medicine and turned to medical translating. While translating a Scottish professor medicine book he saw the key to curing sick people. He said that (cinchona bark) could cure malaria because of its “bitter and astringent” qualities. Hahnemann decided to test that on himself and found that by taking quinine he could induce the symptoms of malaria in himself. He gave reasoning that malaria was cured by quinine, not because of its bitter taste but because of the drug produces the symptoms of malaria in a healthy person.
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Principles of homeopathy
Law of similars
Law of potentization
Law of totality of symptoms
Law of similar (“like cures like”)
A substance which can cause symptoms in healthy person can, in homeopathy’s non-toxic micro doses, stimulate cure in other suffering with similar symptoms regardless of the cause.
Example :-
Arnica Montana- used for treating trauma, bleeding. Its excessive amount “disorganize tissues”.
However, like cure like principle means small amount of this can help the body to organize tissues after injuries by minimizing bruising, bleeding and swelling of traumatized tissue.
(Das,2019
This is the main principle of homeopathy “like cures like”. As each person shows symptoms of mind/body/spirit when they are nor well or are suffering from any disease or illness. The practitioner matches the symptoms picture of homeopathic remedy to the symptom picture of the person, with particular attention paid to the unique symptoms shown by the individual.
As the example of “Arnica Montana” is given in the slide. If this plant is taken in large dose, then it will “disorganize the tissues” of the body which cause bleeding and swelling etc. Applying homeopathy’s law of similars, it can help the body to organize the tissues after injuries by minimizing swelling and stimulates the healing of traumatized tissues.
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Law of potentization (minimum dose)
This Principle refers to the preparation of homeopathic medicine. These remedies are prepared by successive diluting and shaking to the point where the resulting medicine contains no molecules of the original substance. These small doses are called potencies.
The higher the dilution, the greater the potency of medicine.
(Das,2019)
This is the second principle of homeopathy, in which “Hahnemann’s” search for a means to deliver the similimum that would do no harm led to homeopathy’s micro doses. Dilution and succussion process means vigorous shaking of the liquid and striking that against a sloid surface is beneficial to minimize the side effects.
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http://www.centerforhomeopathy.com/minimum-dose
This is the process of manufacturing homeopathic remedies : in this process, the base substance is prepared according to the homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the US and the mother tincture that results is diluted sequentially to reach the desired potency. Potentization also called “Dynamization” and it requires a series of vigorous shakes to reach at high potential level.
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Law of individualized patient
Homeopathic treatment is tailored to each individual patient, according to their symptoms. It not only includes only physical symptoms, but also their mental and emotional state.
(Das,2019)
According to third principle, if illness is specific to the individual, so the treatment given to the patient must also be specific. Treatment given is highly individualized and driven by the patient’s total symptoms. Homeopathy is an actual system of healing. For each and every remedy, homeopathy treasures every physical, mental and emotional change. In classical homeopathy, practitioner seeks the remedy that best matches with all the elements of a person.
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Benefits of homeopathy
Easy to administer
No or minimal side effects as the remedy contains no toxic substances
It triggers natural healing process
Homeopathic medicine is cheap as compared to conventional medicine
Homeopathy and Allopathy
HOMEOPATHY
Symptoms are healthy reaction of the body’s defense mechanism.
Treats the patient according to symptoms.
The aim is to strengthen the body so it can resist harmful organisms.
ALLOPATHY
Symptoms are manifestations of diseases, to be opposed or suppressed.
Treats the patient according to disease.
The aim is to identify the organism and select a drug to destroy the specific germ.
Conditions homeopathy can Treat
Allergies
Anxiety and fear
Arthritis
Asthma
Autism
Autoimmune disorders
Bedwetting
Behavioral symptoms
Cold cough
Depression
Fever
Insomnia
Influenza
STD’s
Pain
Trauma and injuries
Headaches and migraines
Gastrointestinal problems
(Ratini,2019)
Homeopathic Law of Cure
It states that cure takes place from the top of the body downwards, from the inside outwards and from the most important organs to the least important. Cure takes place in the reverse order to the onset of symptoms. For example: A sick person will start to feel better emotionally before the physical symptoms disappear.
Cure takes place from within out, from top to bottom and from most crucial parts of our body to least important parts. For example: from head where lies our brain to our peripheries i.e. feet. Chronic or a Long standing disease or discomfort will take time to disappear than the recent complaint. The quantity of action necessary to effect a change in nature is least possible. So, the small stimuli encourage our inner system, medium stimuli obstructs our system whereas stronger stimuli tend to destroy them. So, the concentration of the medicine can have profound effect on the health of a person if not in a right amount.
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How does it work?
In sickness, a spirit-like vital force is disturbed which is invisible itself, but visible as the symptoms of the disease
This vital force is a form of electromagnetic energy or vibration.
In the homeopathic cure, stronger artificial morbid affection is implanted upon vital power, which is substituted with the natural disease (morbid excitation).
It is based on homeopathic law of nature that a weaker dynamic affection is permanently extinguished by a stronger one if the latter is very similar in its manifestation to the former.
Allopathists think th at disease is a material thing within. Healing remedies can restore the health and harmony by their dynamic action on the vital force. In homeopathic medicine, the medicinal potency is chosen in accordance to the symptoms. Therefore, the healing power of drugs depend on its capacity of producing symptoms similar to disease i.e. aritificial disease similar to the one to be cured and with superior strength so that the disease is rapidly cancelled and extinguished by the drug which is more potent than the disease. This results in increased energy of the vital force which enables itself to continue the life of the organism in health.
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Side effects
Homeopathic aggravation: When the homeopathic drug is consumed in larger dose and due to high dose it has more potential. This excessive quantity and potential results in an undesirable effect. Due to this concentration, the vital force within the body is disturbed.
Children: In their teething stage on treatment with belladonna, the child gets more agitated.
Negative attitude of homeopathic practitioners towards immunizations
(Ratini,2019)
If the dose of medicine is too strong, not withstanding its remedial nature, it will result in injurious effect on the body within first few hours. The quantity along with the high potential of the drug will produce surplus amount of effect in the form of over excited vital force. This results in the bad effect on the most sensitive portions of the organism who are already affected by acute or chronic diseases. This dose might prove to be as harmful as same amount of allopathic medicine. Some of the homepathic medicine are harmful for the children and infants as they worsen the condition.
In Quebec, 40% of nurses agree that homeopathy can eliminate the need of vaccines. In massachusetts, 35% homeopaths recommended vaccinations and 9% actively opposed them. In England, homeopathy has been the most common reason for the non adherence of parents towards vaccination.
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Common Homeopathic Herbs
ALOE
HAMAMELIS
CALENDULA
PHYTOLACCA
ALOE is an excellent topical aid. Aloe juice is consumed to sooth gastrointestinal symptoms. It soothes digestive and bowel symptoms.
Calendula is botanical name for marigold flower. It helps to heal wounds, ulcers and skin injuries. It is often used as a topical cream and is a great addition to home first aid kit.
Hamamelis is botancial name for witch-hazel. It acts as an astringent for skin. It is used to homeopathically to treat hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
Phytolacca is known with a name called pokeweed. It is used to treat glandular swelling and lymphatic pains.
Homeopathic form of these remedies helps to ease the pain with higher safety profile than the toxic herbs allow.
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Treatment
The Homeopathic treatment of the patient begins with careful history taking and observation of patient
PREVENTION- Enhancing and prolonging the life by focusing on mental and emotional state of the patients so that the disease is kept away or prevented from recurring. This includes Exercise, Nutrition, sleep, and stress.
PRESCRIPTION- Homeopathic remedy differs according to the symptoms of individuals.
In the treatment, one simple medicinal substance should be used at a time instead of multiple medicines.
The physician should take a careful history of the patient by taking comprehensive notes and observe the behavior as well. They do not focus on disease diagnosis but on the totality of the symptoms. Homeopathic medicines not only focuses on the immune system of the patient, it also focuses on keeping the mental and emotional health in balance. Homeopathic medicine involves peeling away of layers of illness, by removing symptoms in a reverse order in which they appeared. The state of mind of the patient should be given the utmost importance. When a physician is prescribing medicine, it is not only prescribes for the current disease but also for the conditions that have not yet manifested themselves as ailments. Perfectly simple, unmixed and pure medicine in the form of one medicinal substance is desired to be advantageous than two or more medicines which might modify or counteract the effect of other when introduced in the human body.
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Conclusion
By the principle of homeopathy, genuine and gentle cures are accomplished. It is the only method enabling human skill to cure diseases with great certainty, and permanency; because this curative method rests upon an eternal, infallible law of nature.
Although it a commonly practiced, the homeopathic practitioners should support the vaccinations.
Seeking conventional medical therapies should not be delayed.
Homeopathy is a field of medicine which uses the drug in its most dilute form and working with the body’s defense mechanism in the most natural way. It is the gentle process of healing and results in permanent healing. Homeopathy is practiced commonly but the practitioners should not undervalue the vaccination procedure. DPT and polio vaccines are supported by them but other vaccines are as important and serious. These should be considered keeping in mind the health and well being of the children. Parents should not be neglecting about vaccines. Homeopathy gives results but it takes time, so, the medical therapies should not be ignored completely otherwise it could jeopardize the health of the youth.
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REFERENCES
Ratini, M. (2019, March 22). Homeopathy: What You Need to Know. Retrieved March 28, 2020, from https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-homeopathy
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Das, E. (2019). Understanding the Principles of Homeopathy on A Research Perspective. Journal of Complementary Medicine & Alternative Healthcare, 9(2). doi: 10.19080/jcmah.2019.09.555756
Minimum Dose. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.centerforhomeopathy.com/minimum-dose
Benefits of Homeopathy. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://homeopathyeurope.org/homeopathy-in-practice/benefits-of-homeopathy/
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