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VOL. XXVIII, 1 & 2, 2011

Lead me from Untruth to Truth

Lead me from Darkness to Light

Lead me from Death to Immortality

Adyaya I Brahmana 3 Mantra 28

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Homeopathy drawn from the well-known homeopathic journals published world-over - India,

England, Germany, France, Belgium, Brazil, USA, etc., discipline-wise, with brief

abstracts/extracts. Readers may refer to the original articles for detailed study. The full names

and addresses of the journals covered by this compilation are given at the end.

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Part I Current Literature Listing

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Part I of the journal lists the current literature in Homeopathy drawn from the well-known

homeopathic journals published world-over - India, England, Germany, France, Brazil, USA,

etc., - discipline-wise, with brief abstracts/extracts. Readers may refer to the original articles for

detailed study. The full names and addresses of the journals covered by this compilation are

given at the end of Part I. Part II contains selected essays/articles/extracts, while Part III carries

original articles for this journal, Book Reviews, etc.

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I. PHILOSOPHY

1. Paradigm Shift: Homeopathy as Applied

consciousness

BROWN, Doug (HL. 20, 2/2007)

Homeopathy finds itself increasingly at odds with

mainstream medicine, not primarily because of its

different pharmacopoeia or methodology, but because it

is based on a fundamentally different paradigm.

Allopathy as well as the “common-sense” understanding

of the world with which most of us are raised, is

grounded in materialism. Developments in the sciences

of noetics (consciousness), cosmology, and physics,

however, are challenging materialist assumptions about

reality, thereby creating a context within which the truth

of Homeopathy can be considered with less risk of

cognitive dissonance. New opportunities for describing

what we do in terms of this new paradigm may bring

more people to Homeopathy, may help establish the

cultural relevance of our healing art in the new

millennium, and may help enlarge our own vision and

understanding of the depth of our work.

2. An Ideal of Health

Inspiration from the Organon

GUBBAY, Diana (HT. 30, 1/2010)

Full article is given in Part II.

3. Sind die Jüngsten Angriffee der Medien auf die

Homöopathie gerechtfertigt? – Eine Streitschrift

(Are the recent attacks by the Media on

Homeopathy unprejudiced? A warning)

VITHOULKAS, George (ZKH. 53, 1/2009)

In the recent times there has been increased cry by

the British Media against Homeopathy, as it had never

before been tantamounting to maligning Homeopathy.

The author, with his several years’ experience in all

parts of the world, feels that these calumnious

statements are framed due to certain ‘teachers’ of

Homeopathy who have based themselves on ‘dreams’

“proving”, ‘signatures’ ‘elements’ etc. They do not

follow HAHNEMANN’s methods. Probably these

‘teachers’ feel the Hahnemannian method “laborious”;

and therefore have based themselves on these

imaginative methodologies. [All these cries “kill

Homeopathy” have died down since about an year

now. = KSS]

4. Homöopathie im Zeitgeist Gedanken zur

“Modernisierung” einer 200 Jahre alte Heilkunst

(Homeopathy in the spirit of the Time – on

modernization of a 200 year old Medicine)

ROHRER, Anton (ZKH. 53, 2/2009)

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HAHNEMANN wanted to found a Medicine able

to cure with certainty. It’s foundation was well

described in §3 of the Organon. The pre-requisites for

certainty in cure are, a correct perception of symptoms

of both – the disease and the remedy – and their

matching each other.

Ever since the beginning of Homeopathy,

homeopaths have interpreted §3 according to the spirit

of the times (Zeitgeist), in accordance with the

development of natural sciences, and Medicine

including Anatomy, Pathology, etc. Later Psycho-

analysis came on, then Depth Psychology etc. Currently

it is Quantum Physics. The author discusses with

support of eminent authorities – HAHNEMANN,

HERING, DUNHAM, KENT, PASCHERO,

KLUNKER, et al.

5. Miasm in the Mineral Kingdom

MORRISON, Roger (AJHM. 102, 2/2009)

The author proposes miasmatic relationships (based

on the miasmatic concepts of SANKARAN) of the

mineral remedies and organic compounds, synthesizing

the work of Jan SCHOLTEN and Rajan SANKARAN.

6. Look at, then See the Case

SHEPPERD Joel (AJHM. 102, 2/2009)

Students of Hahnemann’s Organon often find an

aphorism that catches their attention the most. The first

part of §104 interests me. What exactly does a

homeopath do after going to great pains to investigate

the complete case? The English translations vary

widely in their answer. What modern homeopaths

actually do in practice varies even more erractically.

What are the words that HAHNEMANN actually uses?

Every translation involves a personal interpretation.

(Full article is in Part II = KSS.)

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II. MATERIA MEDICA

1. The Ring of Nenya – Elven Queen Galadriel and

Anhalonium

LALOR, Liz (HL. 20, 2/2007)

Homeopaths have for years surmised the

Constitutional pictures of each character in the

wonderful Tolkien tale of The Lord of the Rings.

Previously in Links Liz LALOR explored the

characters of Frodo as Anacardium and Gollum as

Mancinella. This essay is follow-on from that article

and looks at the character of Queen Galadriel and the

remedy picture of Anhalonium.

2. A new proving of Petroleum

PITT Richard (HL. 20, 2/2007)

A new proving was done because the original

proving was not complete and various themes of the

provings are presented.

3. The Methuselah Tree

Pinus longaeva

CREVELD Marijke (HL. 20, 3/2007)

Pinus longaeva is the longest-living tree on earth.

A dream proving was conducted with a remedy made of

the root and wood of a Bristlecone pine. During the

dream proving many dreams occurred with the theme

‘above and below’, related to the connection with the

earth and the cosmos/spirituality. Among the themes

found were ‘no communication, being

unconnected/disconnected and insensitive’, ‘running

and hurry’, ‘sadness’ and ‘lonely’, all related to the

problem that we are increasingly out of sync with our

external time frame.

4. Some Remarks Concerning Homeopathic Provings

ROSENBAUM, Paulo & SILVIA , I.Waisse-Priven

(HL. 20, 2/2007)

There is extensive discussion concerning the proper

method of conducting homeopathic drug trials. The

authors have been conducting proving for the last three

years. Experience has revealed some aspects that have

been previously omitted or that need further adjustment,

such as the notion of healthy volunteer, double-blind vs.

multiphase studies, the notion of placebo, etc. The

authors believe that it’s essential for researchers to

publish even partial results of well conducted trials, in

order to contribute to the improvement of the proving

protocol.

5. Sieben Kriterien für verifikationen

(Seven Criteriae for Verifications)

KLINKENBERG Carl Rudolf (ZKH. 53, 1/2009)

The characteristic symptoms and modalities of

remedies are established through verifications. The

meaning and definition of verification is explained. The

difference of verification and clinical symptom is

demonstrated on the basis of a cured case of

Perimyocarditis.

Verifications have to yield to high standards of

quality. 7 basic criteria are defined, as well as the term

“false” clinical symptom. It is stated why in

Homeopathy only characteristic and intense symptoms

can be verified.

What are these 7 criteriae? They are:

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1. The symptom or symptom group must have gone

away clearly and it must remain so cured for very

long time.

2. Only characteristic and intensive symptoms can be

verified.

3. Only genuinely relevant, sick alterations can be

verified, no hypothesis or interpretations.

4. A verification of a single medicine must be

verifiable backward also. If more medicines one

after the other were given, why this verification is

relevant is to be said.

5. The verification must clearly be of that medicine

and not from other therapies, for example,

Psychotherapy, Diet, Acupuncture.

6. The remedy must have brought about the cure and

not by change of environment or other state, for

example a change of life situation or by removal of

the factors responsible for the disease.

7. The cure must be strikingly rapid which is unlike of

the disease in its natural course.

5. Die Kasuistik als Weg Zur Verification

(The cases as a way for Verification)

KLINKENBERG, Carl Rudolf (ZKH. 53, 1/2009)

Verifications are reported through Case Reports.

The varying extent of a case report, depending on the

author or the epoch of issue, is demonstrated through

examples from the literature. A case report should be

complete to such extent, that its value can be reviewed

regardless of the author. A case from the author’s clinic

shows, which details should be included in a case

report.

6. Verifikationen, Falsifikationen, Klinische

Symptome

(Verifications, Falsifications, Clinical Symptoms)

GENNEPER Thomas (ZKH. 53, 1/2009)

Earlier, this journal (the ZKH) had a section

“Verifications and Clinical Symptoms”. This Section

lasted for sometime and then stopped. Now it has been

proposed to have a section “Verifications, Falsifications,

Clinical Symptoms”. The term “falsification is the

opposite of “verification”. The “falsification” is with

regard to a remedy which has been reported to act in a

particular symptom, but in the practice of one, it does

not act against that symptom; thus “falsification”. It is

hoped such careful examination of the symptoms will

help a dependable Materia Medica over the years.

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III. THERAPEUTICS

1. Identifying with society

A case of Kali ferrocyanatum

MANGIALAVORI, Massimo

(HL. 20, 2/2007)

A 26 year-old woman with Infertility and

weakness. Anaemic-worsening inspite of iron

treatment. Not gaining weight inspite of eating

anything and everything. Operated for cyst in ovaries

and endometriosis. Stabbing pains during periods.

Leucorrhoea during the fake menopause period forced

by the tablets. Series of infections – Candida,

Trichomonas and then Staphylococcal. Never been able

to cry. Often dreams of flying and slowly losing height.

Tries to isolate pain as she is not able to bear it.

Wandering pains. Kali ferrocyanatum Q1. After few

days strong bellyache similar to that of dysmenorrhoea.

To take medicine twice a week. Two months later, she

was pregnant and stopped all treatments except

prescribed by the Gynaec.

A year later-few weeks after delivery consulted for

severe post partum depression.

A feeling of emptiness with suicidal thoughts.

Dreams of dead people, wars, destruction, pieces of

corpses. Pain in uterus with a constant feeling that

menses are coming.

Right sided headache on waking. Exhausted as the

baby is having sleeping problems.

Kali ferrocyanatum. Few days later, sleeping much

better, regaining strength, no headache and baby also

started to sleep.

2. The art of prescribing

SALUNKHE, S. Anita (HL. 20, 2/2007)

If a remedy causes the symptom to disappear this

does not automatically imply a cure. The author has

had the honesty and the awareness to publish a case

where suppression caused the development of deeper

symptoms and offers VIJAYKAR’s theory of

Suppression and Miasms as a map to be used in

analyzing the follow-up to a remedy.

A 29 year-old obese man was treated with repeated

doses of Calcium carbonicum for Hypertension in Jan.

2001.

In Nov. 2001, he had mild Varicocele with low

sperm count. After homeopathic medicines, his count

improved and recently developed Varicose Ulcers –

painless, bluish, with offensive and blackish base.

Chilly but desire to be fanned. Careless and slow.

Indifferent to his health and family. Least interested in

starting a family even after 4 years of marriage.

According to VIJAYKAR’s chart of suppression

the Hypertension is in Layer IV (organ of Mesoderm –

Psora) and the disease has shifted to the same Layer IV

as Varicose Ulcer – Syphilis).

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Carbo vegatabilis 200 one dose in Feb. 2002. His

Varicose Ulcer which is syphilitic, disappeared and he

got severe pain in his testes, subsided on its own and his

blood pressure increased. 8 months later, he developed

fever with cold which is Psoric. His wife gave birth to a

baby boy.

The Psoric and Syphilitic picture of Carbo-veg is

given.

3. Facial Analysis – An Objective Approach

BENTLEY, Grant (HL. 20, 2/2007)

Grant BENTLEY has been using facial analysis to

determine the dominant Miasm in the patient. This

means dissecting each facial feature to determine what

inherited process is the strongest: hypo or small, hyper

or large, or dys or inward function.

A three year-old Autistic child presents with

continuous colds and ear discharge in March 2005.

Greenish nasal discharge. Can’t talk, only points and

grunts. Poor concentration span and hyperactivity. Hot

ears during ‘cold’ with mucus congestion in chest.

Worse in Spring & Autumn. No eye contact. Facial

Analysis revealed large eyes, full lips, ball shaped nose,

ears that stick out, cleft in chin, spaced teeth, gums

show, straight hairline, straight forehead and straight

bridge of nose – All Sycotic features.

Dulcamara 30 daily.

3 months later: Coughs and colds have vanished

and he is now talking in sentences. Concentration span

improved dramatically. The original behavioural

specialist is questioning herself regarding the diagnosis

of Autism. To continue Dulcamara 30 daily.

After 4 months – still continuing to improve

mentally. Still has not had one cold.

After 7 months, no colds, but occasional runny

nose. His talking improving continuously. Making eye

contact. No hitting. No frustration. Toilet trained. If

he doesn’t take Dulcamara 30 daily he gets annoyed,

everything becomes hard and becomes run down

quickly. To continue Dulcamara 30 daily.

Footnote on Potency

Continuance of the 30 potency daily is based on

the fact that this boy continues to improve which

indicates his Vital Force still needs and accepts the

remedy in this potency. If this were not the case,

improvement would cease and he would slip back.

Instructions to discontinue and consult, should old

symptoms return. When a medicine is working well, do

not be in a hurry to change it.

4. Thoughts on the periodic table

SHARESTEIN, Catherine

(HL. 20, 3/2007)

This article presents a periodic table, introduced by

Dimitry MENDELEYEV, as it explains better the

homeopathic understanding of inert gases. It was

inspired by Dr. Jan SCHOLTEN’s book “Homeopathy

and the Elements”.

5. Self-control to Avoid Abuse

A case of Crohn’s disease

SCHOLTEN, Jan (HL. 20, 3/2007)

55 year-old man with Crohn’s disease for about 20

years stopped cortisone which was worsening him,

rejected colon resection.

He tried many kinds of treatment for his severe

diarrhea, sour smelling, with blood and mucus, worse

from beer and spinach. Self control is very important

for him. Sensation of being sucked dry if he opens up

to other people. If he is too open all shit will come out.

For 20 years he has been abused at home by his wife; at

office by his company. Felt unimaginably rejected.

Self control is the theme of Lanthanides, especially

of Terbium which is stage 11.

Stool problem, what is left over (Stage 16), abuse,

indicates Oxygen.

Terbium oxydatum M.

3-4 days later, had an aggravation and then he

improved. His quality of life improved. Felt free, and

cheerful. He discovered that he used to have an

inferiority complex.

Three years after, no symptoms of disease.

6. Identifying with society

A case of Kali iodatum

MANGIALAVORI, Massimo (HL. 20, 3/2007)

60 year-old man with severe Asthma and

Emphysema, Acne rosaceae and Chronic Pharyngitis.

Asthmatic attacks as soon as he wakes up and around 5-

6 p.m. Better outdoors. < slightest effort.

Diarrhea from milk. Lost wife at 38 years of age.

Difficulty in bringing up three children. Tiredness.

Always depressed. Asthmatic attacks worse with

slightest argument. Always has the impulse to travel.

Dreams of flood destroying everything. Kali iodatum

0/1.

Over the next few months he continued to improve

physically and mentally. His dream pattern also

changed.

7. Complementing the simillimum in chronic diseases

HARRY Van der Zee

(HL. 20, 3/2007)

38 year-old woman with Multiple Sclerosis, with

nausea and sensitive to noise. Tiredness aggravated by

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loss of sleep. Takes care of others and family members

but forgets to take care of herself.

Cocculus indicus 1M. 2 weeks later tiredness less.

Feeling calmer. Nausea less. An eruption has started in

the neck.

A month later, no nausea and headache. Sensitivity

to noise is less. One year later, ascending numbness in

left arm and leg. Also numbness of tongue and vertigo.

Cocculus indicus 1M. From 1992 to 2004 now and then

Cocculus and she has been responding well,

nevertheless has sporadic acute episodes of Multiple

Sclerosis (MS) and slowing down the process was all

the remedy was doing.

So a remedy designed by Peter CHAPPEL for MS,

PC243p 5 drops daily after banging the bottle 5 times.

One month later, rapid amelioration of all her

symptoms. After six months, she is firmer on her feet

than she has been in years, can walk longer, stand and

work in kitchen longer and less use of wheel chair.

After ten months, warts all over and they are growing.

If she stops taking the PC remedy, tingling worse. 50%

better than a year ago. Thuja 200. Three months later

no warts.

Two and half years after starting with PC MS is

stable. Taking 3 drops of PC MS daily works best for

her.

Instructions for using disease specific PC remedies

are given.

8. Schlafstörungen bei kinder

(Sleep disorders in children)

SPARENBORG-NOLTE Anne

(AHZ. 253, 6/2008)

The author is also a practitioner of Psychotherapy,

specialist in psychiatry of children and adolescents

besides being a homeopath.

The author discusses sleep disorders of children in

the light of her knowledge on all the subjects

mentioned.

Three cases are presented briefly.

9. Müde bin ich, geh zur Ruh

(I am tired, go to rest)

ZIPPERMAYR Philipp (AHZ. 253, 6/2008)

Sleep can be seen as retreat by the events of the day

and by the social surrounding field. The different forms

of sleep disorders are therefore disturbances of this

retreat. They refer to a specific social conflict of the

patient, not or not completely permitting this retreat.

The analysis of the temper and the message of the

dominating disease symptomatology bring to light a

disturbed bond of trust to the surrounding field as

reason for the sleep disorder. The knowledge of the

cause, the motive of disease, makes it possible to

compare with the motives of the remedies which are

applicable, facilitating the homeopathic choice.

10. Carcinosinum und Medorrhinum bei der

Behandlung von Schlafstörungen

(Carcinocinum and Medorrhinum in the treatment

of Sleep disturbances)

HADULLA, Michael, M. (AHZ. 253, 6/2008)

With two cases from his practice the author Dr.

HADULLA indicates the value of Carcinosinum and

Medorrhinum in the treatment of sleep disturbances.

Case 1: Carcinosinum: 10 year-old female child;

abdominal pains, nervous type, after the death of her

grandmother. After examining her abdomen, blood, etc.

where nothing abnormal was found, she was given a

dose of Ignatia D200 with rapid improvement. Since

then became a great propagator of Homeopathy. This

was in 2006.

Now: this sleep disturbance. The mother had given

her Coffee D 12 without success. She said, “I would

sleep, but my head is not sleeping.” Taking her mental

disposition, desire for Chocolates, and suppressed

ambition, etc. was given Carcinosin D200. The cure

began rapidly.

Case 2: Medorrhinum: 32 year-old, female. Since the

beginning of the first pregnancy and more during the

second pregnancy, sleep disturbances were bothering

her very much. Sometimes she would fall asleep only at

5 in the morning; she felt very tired and weak.

Anaemic. Has undergone Allopathy treatments. A

homeopath had given her Silica and also a complex

remedy and another colleague gave Sepia and Aconitum

as also Phosphoric acid, all without success.

Further detailed anamnesis brought out many

mental symptoms. The symptoms pointed to

Medorrhinum which was given in D200. There was

clear improvement.

11. Homeopathy and Psychotherapy

A homeopathic practitioner’s point of view

HERON, Krista (HT. 30, 1/2010)

Patients say how much the first homeopathic

consultation is like Therapy. Psychotherapist

colleagues often marvel at the depth and breadth of

what the patient reveals in their first hour with

homeopath. In some ways it doesn’t matter what the

story is, it can be in the telling that much is revealed.

To help the patient tell their story and to use this

information well is the artistry of the homeopath. As

homeopaths we are doctor, anthropologist, sociologist,

psychologist and scientist, all in one.

12. Save your skin, soothe your Psoriasis

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COWARD, Steven (HT. 30, 1/2010)

Ron, 46 with severe and long standing Psoriasis,

had tried conventional medicine, and non-conventional

treatments – all to no avail. In desperation he consulted

the homeopath.

He had red or white scaly outbreaks which was

troubling him with severe flare-ups. Miserable cracks

on skin with pain-burning. Profuse sweat about head

while eating or sleeping since a year. Headache and

Asthma as a child. Both were improved in hot, humid

weather. This modality applied to his Psoriasis also.

Silica 200. Within a week pain reduced substantially

and his sleep was better. Two weeks later 80% better

(hand pain and cracks).

In the next 2 years 90% improvement.

13. Bubble, Bubble, Boils and Trouble

A hot tub puts Homeopathy to the test

NARRAGON, Lisette (HT. 30, 1/2010)

The author’s son has a history of small boils that

erupt when he is under stress. He has sensitive skin and

tends to develop rashes easily and heal slowly.

During the first year of college, he developed a boil

on the top of right hand. The hand was swollen and the

boil was not discharging. Slight fever, achiness and was

quite irritable. He was unusually chilly and wanted

warmth.

Hepar sulph. 200. In 24 hours, boil had burst,

swelling reduced, fever and achiness gone. The boil

was resolving and irritability and chilliness were gone.

Next week he had a dip in hot tub at school. Next

day secondary infection and a painful throbbing hand.

He took more of Hep. Sulph which did not help.

In the next few days, his whole hand was swollen,

with cold, white fingers and no discharge and black

areas under the skin at the original boil site. Tender to

touch and < from hanging down.

Apis did not help.

No systemic symptoms – “Lack of reaction”. Silica

30, repeated few times. Next morning swelling less,

black color was receding and less inflamed Silica 200

improved his condition. Silica 1M. Next morning boil

burst open pain and swelling decreased. Another dose

of 1M, next day and further discharge.

Silica XM was all he needed and a month later fully

recovered.

14. Perfect Escapes! Prevent peril in Paradise:

The Savvy traveler’s Guide

ROTHENBERG, Amy (HT. 30, 1/2010)

All journeys have their challenges: Changes in

environment, diet and schedules can act as stressors that

trigger susceptibility to illness.

For everyday ailments encountered while traveling,

she often turns to preventive natural medicines and

commonsense measures. If more support is needed, use

homeopathic remedies.

Scanning devices at airports have not rendered

homeopathic remedies any less effective.

She narrates her personal experience of carrying an

extensive homeopathic kit on a tropical family

adventure, proved to be life saving. While camping in

the British Virgin Islands, her daughter was sleeping

late into the morning, was burning hot and feverish with

extremely cracked lips. Glassy eyes with Headache and

stiff neck. She was photophobic and wanted to sleep.

Suspected Viral Meningitis. Extreme fatigue, aversion

to company, overall soreness and dried out mucous

membranes. Muriatic acid 200. Within a few minutes,

opened her eyes, felt thirsty. Within an hour ate and

wanted to play. She gradually recovered in the next few

days.

15. Homeopathy Hits the Road

Great remedies for people on the move

ASPINWALL, Mary (HT. 30, 1/2010)

Before you go

Anticipatory anxiety and Fear of flying will be

helped by Argentum nitricum.

Sleeplessness in children from over excitement

before departure will be soothed by a dose of Coffea.

The Journey

Motion sickness:

Borax for fear of downward motion.

Cocculus: Nausea and dizziness with a strong desire to

lie down. Worse from watching moving

objects or from sight or smell of food.

Kali bichromicum: For Sea sickness.

Nux vomica: Severe nausea with difficult vomiting and

intense headache.

Petroleum: Persistent nausea with excessive salivation.

Rhus tox: Air sickness with nausea and vomiting.

Tabacum: Nausea better from cold, fresh air.

Enroute

Chamomilla for children who are tired and cross, but

too worked up to rest or sleep.

Bellis perennis if tailbone feels compressed or for

sciatica after sitting too long in one position.

A long-haul flight risk is deep vein thrombosis.

Red wine or tomato juice makes blood less sticky. A

dose of Hamamelis before flight.

Arnica for exhaustion or jet lag. If one feels still in

motion and difficulty in sleeping try a dose of Cocculus.

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Avoid contaminated water. 2 teaspoons of a mix of

honey and apple cider vinegar in pure water offers good

gastro intestinal protection.

Food poisoning

Arsenicum after bad meat.

Pulsatilla after bad fish

Lycopodium after bad Shell fish.

Veratrum album if Ars. did not help.

The Environment

Cantharis & Belladonna for Sun burn

Belladonna & Glonoine for Sunstroke

Natrum muriaticum for cold sores that come on

after over exposure to Sun.

China is a great remedy to help you recover

quickly from dehydration.

Coca for altitude sickness.

Rhus tox for poison oak/ivy allergies

Apis for bites and stings that are very hot and swollen.

Belladonna good for hot throbbing bites or stings with

dizziness and headache.

Cantharis for red, hot, extremely itchy bites.

Hypericum may be needed if the bite or sting leads to

shooting nerve pain.

Hepar sulph will help to clear up a painful infected bite

or sting.

Ledum for deep stings, cold to touch and better from

cold.

Silica will force out stingers and help clear up painless

infections.

Urtica urens if the bite is very itchy.

Sex & Sports

Staphysagria for Honeymoon cystitis.

Cantharis for constant burning before, during and after

urination.

Rhus tox for muscle strains and sprains.

Ruta for injuries to ligaments and tendons.

Arnica for bruising and physical shock.

Crime

If one is unfortunate enough to be a victim of crime –

Aconite for extreme fear

Arnica for physical shock

Staphysagria for sexual assault or any incident that

leaves you with unexpressed rage.

Ignatia for emotional shock, loss or bereavement

Bryonia for homesickness.

16. “Do you have anything for …?”

The totality of symptoms as an expression of the

Vital Force

GUBBAY, Diana (HT. 30, 1/2010)

In answer to inquiries regarding specific ailments, I

reply that each case must be taken individually in order

to find the appropriate homeopathic match for the

totality of symptoms.

Tommy, 4 years, with Eczema in the bends of

elbows, knees and along forearms. His skin was red,

dry and inflamed in the affected areas and also

excessively itchy.

Worse at night, compelled to scratch until the skin

bled.

Tendency to argue for everything and fear about

whereabouts of parents when they left house.

Sulphur 200. His Eczema gradually disappeared

over the course of a few months and he slept better.

Substantial change in his fretting and arguing.

17. Catching Spring Fever

Mom gets empowered to help her kids heal … & so

can you!

ALLEN, Karen (HT. 30, 1/2010)

During dinner, after a picnic on a sunny day, two

year old Kent was shading his eyes with his hand to

protect from light. His eyes looked unusually shiny and

reflective with large pupils. His face became red and

heat coming from his head and face. Hands and feet

were cold and face hot to touch. Temperature was

103°F.

Belladonna few pellets. Within 15 minutes, face

returned to normal colour, eyes regained their usual

appearance and T° - 99°F. He slept through the night

and was his usual robust self when he awoke the next

morning.

18. The Girl who got to keep her Tonsils

Hello health, goodbye repeated strep throat and

antibiotics

KHANEJA, Seema (HT. 30, 1/2010)

Karen, 4½yrs had more than half a dozen strep-

throats and was advised Tonsillectomy. Her problems

starts with sore throat with around navel. Muffled voice

and headache foul breathe. Mild fever and diminished

appetite.

Cranky, irritable, very weepy. < on waking and

sitting on mother’s lap during throat. Snappy.

As a toddler had 8-10 middle ear infections.

Treated with pressure equalizing tubes.

Since one year pain abdomen at various times of

the day. Pain on waking and also in the middle of sleep.

Precocious verbal skills, bossy nature, warm

blooded. Sensitive to clothes around neck. Loved

Lemonade and Ice-cream.

Lachesis 200. Six weeks later relapse. Lachesis

200.

The whole illness was milder. Over the next

months, remained completely well.

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19. Say Ahhh…. and Heal a Sore Throat

Now that’s easy to swallow!

SHALTS Edward (HT. 30, 3/2010)

In many cases sore throats are not bacterial and

therefore do not require antibiotics. Positive results of

a throat culture should be treated with antibiotics, as

strep-throats can have dangerous complications.

Homeopathy should come into play in the

following situations.

• When the child suffers from the first symptom of

her episode.

• When throat culture is negative.

• In between frequent episodes of strep-throat.

The indications for Aconite, Belladonna, Bryonia,

Ferrum phos, Mercurius iodatus flavus and ruber and

Phytolacca are given.

20. Meniere’s Disease takes Potter for a spin

Now she is back at the wheel, thanks to

Homeopathy

HALLETT, Carolyn (HT. 30, 3/2010)

70 year clay artist with frequent episodes of

Meniere’s and hospitalized twice.

Feeling of pressure in ears before the episode, has

to lie down with closed eyes with many bouts of

vomiting throughout the day.

She was indifferent regarding her illness and one of

her eyelids is droopy during the attack. Gelsemium 1M.

Instant relief. Relapse a week later > with one dose. No

more attacks.

Indications for Cocculus, Chininum sulph.,

Cuprum, Gelsemium, Pulsatilla and Tabacum are given.

21. Sweet release from ringing in ears or how I first

came to homeopath

PIERCE, Beth (HT. 30, 3/2010)

After many years of ringing in ears and consulting

many with no relief.

Consulted an Acupuncturist. She took a detailed

history and gave a homeopathic remedy Pulsatilla.

Within four minutes, she noticed the pressure in her

head lowering, as if someone was letting air out of it

slowly. Then something ‘popped’ in her head and the

ringing was completely gone.

22. Peace from Panic Attacks and Performance Anxiety

Anxiety affects the body and Mind

RAN, Ildiko (HT. 30, 3/2010)

Noelle, early 30s, with Sinus Infections that

recurred monthly all winter. Prone to colds and extreme

performance anxiety since elementary school expressed

by feeling numb, faint almost unconscious and shaking

of hands. Weaker voice and shallow breathing.

Depressed and exhausted at times. Chilly, cold

sweat of feet.

Silica 200. Three weeks later, more energetic.

Quality of sleep has improved. Anxiety less. No

Sinusitis.

Over the next 6 months, occasional doses of Silica

and no longer has fatigue.

Kevin, 50 years with panic attacks, expressed in

various forms: Stomach cramps, Constipation, Eczema,

Insomnia, nervous nose bleeds and nightmares.

Sometimes skin on hands crack and ooze blood.

During the panic attack feels, dizzy, nauseous, dry

mouth and difficulty in swallowing. Fear of choking

and feeling of throat constriction. During panic attacks

cannot control thoughts. Dark thoughts creep in - like

harming myself or loved ones. They take control of my

will. Basically I am caring. Had an inherited blood

disorder was under psychiatric treatment.

According to Rajan SANKARAN, an antagonistic

split within the self, points out to snake remedies. His

throat issues and blood disorder also pointed to a snake

remedy.

Narrowed to Crotalidae family due to his desire for

company, and his general anxiety.

His intense skin problem and mental anguish led to

Crotalus cascavella 200. One month later, he told he

became weepy, where earlier he had suppressed. Hands

were dry and no oozing. Two months later, his

Psychiatrist weaned him off medication. To support

this major transition, Crotalus cascavella 200 daily in

water for one month.

He was stable emotionally without any withdrawal

symptoms. No more problems in the next years.

23. Ease everyday Anxiety at school and work

Test taking, Public speaking, asking for a raise

SHALTS, Edward (HT. 30, 3/2010)

The two acute performance anxiety remedies

Gelsemium and Argentum nitricum are differentiated.

Gelsemium

Argentum nitricum

Feels paralysed from

anxiety

Driven by anxiety on

every level, including

anxious diarrhea

want to be left alone

seek company and like

to talk

weak, dizzy with

trembling, heavy

feeling in limbs

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and fear losing

Another remedy for acute anxiety is Aconitum –

fear of death, extreme restlessness, a need to get out

now, hyperventilation with tingling and numbness and a

hot feeling.

24. Making the Most of the Empty Nest

When kids fly the coop, mom ultimately lands on

her feet

ROTHENBERG, Amy (HT. 30, 3/2010)

Natalie, 52, with the complaint of severe back pain

since 4 months. Δ Herniated disc L

3-4.

Severe pain

mostly down the right leg. Completely bedridden.

During the Autumn when the pain started, second of her

two daughters had left for college. Felt lonely, isolated,

longing for care and affection of spouse who is always

on road. Felt exhausted. Much concern for daughters

and elder parents. All those demands made her anxious

and overwhelmed.

She hated conflict and avoided discord which made

her angry and irritated but seldom could express.

Lifelong constipation. Carcinosin 200. Two months

later came walking, sitting comfortably. Within a week

after medicine could move. Felt very serene, with no

anxiety or worry and with mental clarity and calm.

She wasn’t stressed by the responsibilities now.

1½ months later, relapse after a trip to sea and

another dose. In the ensuing three years the remedy was

given as and when needed.

25. Face to Face with Trigeminal Neuralgia

Smile, laugh & brush your teeth again without fear!

End the agony of Facial nerve pain

HAM, Natalie (HT. 30, 4/2010).

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal

nerve, which runs from ear, across the cheek and around

the mouth and chin. Stabbing, shooting, electric-like

pain on the path of the nerve.

The author’s grandmother, 82, was suffering from

Trigeminal Neuralgia since years. Over the years, the

flare ups grew much more frequent and prolonged to a

point that she almost had no time pain-free.

Pain on right side of face and worse from talking.

Lightning like pain. Worse from cold air.

With Belladonna 200, there was slight relief.

Warmth and pressure relieved her. Mag. phos12,

every hour, next day pain much less. In 4 days relapse.

Mag.phos. 200 every hour. Immediate > in intensity

and frequency. Within next several days, pain subsided

altogether. The dose was lowered to once a day and

then stopped. There was no need for painkillers.

Flare up 1½ yrs. later. > by Mag.phos. 1M.

Sheryl, 47, with Trigeminal neuralgia for years,

especially in colder months. Pressure on left side gives

her relief. Slight touch <. Draft of air was unbearable.

Pain worse from motion. The attack come at the same

time everyday.

China 30, every two hours until the pain began to

resolve, and then once a day. A week later, she told that

pain was gone a couple hours after she took China 30.

Had taken only 3 doses when the pain went almost

completely away. Energy also better. No flare up since

then.

Robert, 57, car mechanic, with recent Trigeminal

neuralgia on right side – as if face being ripped open.

Worse when talking or when touched. Relieved by cold

application. Feeling emotional and fighting tears since

the onset of problem. Thirst less now.

He was lying on left side due to pain on right side.

Pulsatilla 200, every two hours. Next day pain

dramatically better.

Two days later relapsed. Pulsatilla 1M. A week

later no pain at all.

Indications of Magnesia phosphorica, Colocynthis,

China, Belladonna, Aconite, Pulsatilla, Verbascum,

Arsenicum, Bryonia and Spigelia are given.

26. A Cappella singer who lost her voice. How

Homeopathy & natural medicine helped her to sing

again. (HT. 30, 4/2010)

Sally, 39, with Chronic Laryngitis and loss of voice

in winter. Constantly hoarse or even mute and could not

easily modulate her voice. It started with a sore throat

and swollen glands and post nasal drip. Also earache.

Antibiotics and decongestants did not help.

Chronic Laryngitis was seriously disrupting her

ability not only to earn a living, but to communicate at

all. Photophobia, desire for salt and aversion to fat.

Also headache with Laryngitis. Natrum muriaticum

200. One dose. In addition vitamin C, E and zinc along

with Beta-carotene. She began to feel better in the first

week. Her voice had begun to sound more like her own

and no longer post nasal drip. Better energy. No

problems in the subsequent winters.

27. High School Musical

Lead teenage actor beats lingering Laryngitis &

Mononucleosis

OSKIN, Jamie (HT. 30, 4/2010)

Sixteen year old Matt developed laryngitis and sore

throat which was seriously interfering with his rehearsal

schedule. No relief with 2½ weeks of conventional

treatment.

Raw & burning over roof of soft palate and left

throat while swallowing. Worse while coughing or

talking. Hoarse voice and crackling when talking.

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Improved in rainy humid weather of California &

worse when back in Arizona’s hot dry weather.

Burning felt in bronchi. Unable to force the thick

mucus out of throat. Extreme fatigue. Tested for Acute

Mononeucleosis. Causticum 10M t.d.s. for 2 weeks.

Next week positive for Mono. Three days after

Causticum, no cough and sputum. Throat pain

decreased by 25%. Hoarseness better. In two weeks

completely resolved.

A minor relapse was treated by Silica & then

Causticum 50M. In six weeks completely normal.

28. From Darkness into light Transforming childhood

depression

LUEPKER, Ian (HT. 30, 4/2010)

Caleb, 12, lost his dad to Cancer 18 months ago.

He remained taciturn without expressing his grief

verbally. He was sullen, moody, lost interest in foods,

which he liked. Struggled with peer relationships. He

disdained affection and consolation.

Natrum muriaticum LM a

daily dose. Six weeks

later – he was smiling, feeling happier, open to

receiving affection.

12 weeks later – engaging life with laughter and joy and

expression anger and frustration (Depression is anger

turned inwards). LM5.

18 weeks: Co-existing harmoniously. Two years later –

LM8.

With each subsequent visit, Caleb seems more

animated and excited and creative.

29. Was it das zu Heilende? Von der Homöopathie zur

Analogopathie”

(What is to be cured? From Homeopathy to

Analogopathie)

LUCAE, Christian (ZKH. 53, 1/2009)

In this article, Dr. LUCAE discusses the basic

differences between Homeopathy (“classical”,

Hahnemannian) and the “new” concepts in the garb of

Homeopathy – (e.g. SANKARAN, SCHOLTEN, et

al.); these new ‘concepts’ have their own ‘case taking’

method, case analysis, remedy selection – all these are

not anywhere near Hahnemann. [How then can these

‘innovators’ claim it as ‘Homeopathy’ = KSS].

Unproven remedies, remedies for which we cannot find

a ‘Materia Medica’ are used. We do not know whether

the cure was lasting.

LUCAE has studied SANKARAN carefully and

critically and discusses all the features.

30. Nekrotisierender Herpes Zoster

(Necrotising Herpes Zoster)

BÜNDNER Martin (ZKH. 53, 1/2011)

A patient with a pronounced necrotizing Herpes

Zoster shows rapid relief under homeopathic treatment

with the remedy Mercurius solubilis and Arsenicum

album, Q potencies.

31. Lapis albus

SRINIVASAN, K.S. (ZKH. 53, 1/2011)

With two cases, the author shows that a little

known ‘small’ remedy is helpful in treating

successfully, serious cases. One case of swelling of

Cervical Lymphnodes in a 30 year old man. Another

case of Sarcoma of the upper thigh in a 21 year-old

female.

In both cases Lapis albus gave expected relief. Q

potencies were used.

32. Condyloma Acuminatum

CHATTERJEE Ardhendu Sekhar

(HH. 34, 8/2009)

Three cured cases of Condyloma Acuminata has

been represented.

Case 1: Male 19 yrs. warts around penis. Sexual

contact 3 months back. Then warts started.

Dark rings around eyes

Tongue multiple eroded spots and dry.

Thirst +, hunger ++

Hyperhidrosis, on palm,

Offensive sweat.

29.11.95: Carcinosin 30, 4 doses, one daily.

18.12.95: The size of the warts decreased. No

medicine.

1.1.96: Warts size increased. Carcinosin 200.

14.4.96: Improvement.

19.9.97: Vesicular eruption on face, constant

epigastrium pain. Lyssin 200.

16.8.98:Hunger pain decreased by Uranium nitrate 200.

12.10.98: Occasional abdominal pain, etc. No

medicine.

Case II: 31 yrs., male, married.

30.9.97: Cauliflower like warts around glass penis since

5 months, around rectum 3 months. Bleeding since 2

months. Scrotum warts since 6 months. Had

vaccination, Typhoid, post sternuation. Lumbar pain,

dysurea, atrophy of the left leg and operative therapy,

impure coition, haemorrhagic warts on left knee.

30.9.97: Carcinosin 8 doses, three days intervals.

22.10.97: Warts reduced.

25.11.97: Warts on rectum reduced

8.8.98: complaints of Hoarseness, single paroxysmal

cough, Bacillinum 200.

Case III: Male 55yrs. Multiple blackheads, moles,

large papular swellings on external epithelium and

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entire body. H/o Stomatitis: took allopathic treatment,

then hair dye allergy and skin changes began.

15.9.03: Carcinosinum 32, 15 doses, once daily.

14.8.04: Above problem cured.

Hundreds of small warts at neck

Warts around glans penis

Med. 200/2 doses.

5.10.04: Night itching; More warts

No medicine.

11.10.04: Carcinosinum 200/ 3 doses

11.2.05: Warts cured again reappeared

Carcinosinum 32/8 doses – once daily with

successive succussion.

33. A 42-year old man with Bronchiectasis

MOSKOWITZ, Richard (AJHM. 102, 2/2009)

A 42-year-old man had prolonged episode of

Osteomyelitis of the lumbar spine in 2002 which

improved substantially with intensive antibiotic

treatment. In November 2003, severe

Bronchopneumonia with Bronchiectasis and increased

susceptibility to other infections ever since. Wet cough,

thick greenish, copious yellow phlegm, stringy,

sweetish taste. Malaise. CT Scan revealed. Lung

infiltrates and PFT indicated Asthma and COPD.

GERD for the past several years.

In Oct. 2007, complained of inward pressure on his

lungs. He was a chronic worrier and a neat freak.

Strong family h/o Cancer.

Kali bichromicum 200, once a week for 3 weeks,

with instructions to stop after a dose, if he noticed a

definite improvement.

Six weeks later much better. His bronchial

symptoms were better with first dose, so he never took

the second dose. By third week, he cut his drugs in half

and pressure in chest continued to lessen. His sinus

congestion worsened and then lessened.

Two months later, (Jan. 2008) stopped all

medications. PFT improved, much pressure in chest

gone. Sinus infection dramatically improved. Phlegm

greatly reduced.

In Dec. 2008, minor relapse. Another dose. 90%

better next day. No other drugs since a year.

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IV. REPERTORY

1. Opposite repertory-rubrics in Bayesian perspective

RUTTEN ALB. & FREI H. (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

Hitherto entries have been added to a rubric in the

repertory when patients responding well to a specific

medicine showed the corresponding symptom.

Continuing like this, theoretically every medicine will

eventually appear in every rubric.

Method: This becomes clear if we compare opposite

symptom-rubrics. Polarity Analysis(PA) substracts

opposite rubrics and has been shown to improve clinical

results.

Conclusion: The source of this problem and the reason

for the success of PA are clear from Bayesian

perspective. A reliable repertory should be based on

Bayesian principles.

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V. VETERINARY

1. Thelitis in Dairy Animals

VARSHNEY, Jagdish Prasad

(HL. 20, 2/2007)

Thelitis is an inflammation of the teat usually

associated with trauma. Three cases of Acute Thelitis

were treated with Arnica 30 thrice a day followed by

Bryonia 30 thrice a day for 3 days along with topical

application of Bryonia cream. Uneventful recovery in

3-4 days.

2. Little Bit: The Runt of the Litter

Given 6 months to live, dog with Kidney

Failure Survives - & thrives

DUPREE, Glen (HT. 30, 4/2010)

Little Bit, a Belgian Shepherd Dog was diagnosed

with severe kidney problems when it was 8 months old

with little hope of long-term survival. With no options

for Conventional therapy beyond two supportive

medications because of increasing BUN 109mg/dl and

S. Creatine – 6mg/dl, they turned to Homeopathy.

She was underweight with poor muscle tone, eating

things not normally edible by dogs, she loved to eat ice.

Copious watery urine.

She was urinating at 2 a.m. regularly. Calcarea

phosphorica 1M followed by Calcarea phosphorica 12

daily doses + Home prepared raw food. In addition

Milk Thistle tincture as a liver support and probiotics.

After 2 months of Calcarea phosphoric 12 daily,

some vomiting and diarrhea. So now weekly doses.

Ten months later, gained weight by 7 pounds with

increased energy and good hair coat and no bad breathe

with stable BUN and Creatinine values.

She is continuing well on her weekly doses and has

lived 18 months longer than predicted.

3. Homeopathy as replacement to antibiotics in the

case of Escherichia coli diarrhea in neonatal piglets

CAMERLINK, I., ELLINGER. L., BAKKER. EJ.,

& LANTINGA (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

The use of antibiotics in the livestock sector is

increasing to such an extent that it threatens negative

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consequences for human health, animal health and the

environment. Homeopathy might be an alternative to

antibiotics. It has therefore been tested in a randomized

placebo-controlled trial to prevent Escherichia coli

diarrhea in neonatal piglets.

Method: On a commercial pig farm 52 sows of

different parities, in their last month of gestation, were

treated twice a week with either the homeopathic agent

Coli 30K or placebo. The 525 piglets born from these

sows were scored for occurrence and duration of

diarrhea.

Results: Piglets of the homeopathic treated group had

significantly less E.coli diarrhea than piglets in the

placebo group (P< .0001). Especially piglets from first

parity sows gave a good response to treatment with Coli

30K. The diarrhea seemed to be less severe in the

homeopathically treated litters, there was less

transmission and duration appeared shorter.

4. A randomized controlled trial to compare the use of

Homeopathy and internal Teat Sealers for the

prevention of Mastitis in organically farmed dairy

cows during the dry period and 100 days post-

calving

KLOCKE, P., IVEMEYER, S., BUTLER, G.,

MAESCHLI , A., & HEIL, F.

(HOM. 99, 2/2010)

Routine use of antibiotics to prevent Mastitis in

dairy cows is prohibited by organic farming regulations.

Internal Teat Sealers have been proposed as an

alternative. We compared two drying-off (DO)

supporting measures (Internal Teat Sealer and

Homeopathy) to an untreated control group to assess

their protective effects against clinical Mastitis and

intra-mammary infections during dry period of dairy

cows.

Methods: A field trial with 102 dairy cows from 13

Swiss organic dairy farms was conducted. Cows were

randomly assigned to one of three groups within a herd.

In the Internal Teal Sealer group (ITS; 36 cows) cows

were treated with the commercial ORBESEAL (Pfizer)

in all four quarters immediately after the last milking.

In the Homeopathy group (HDT; 32 cows) the cows

were treated per-orally by a herd-specific homeopathic

formulation consisting of two remedies in 1:10

6

dilution

over 5 days before and after DO. The untreated group

received no therapy (U; 34 cows).

Results: For ITS, HDT and U the clinical Mastitis

incidence rates for the first 100 days post-calving were

11%, 9% and 3%, respectively, and the proportion of

normally secreting quarters was (quarter somatic cell

count (SCC) [QSCC] < 100,000/ml) 70%, 68%, and

65%, respectively. Power analysis indicates that a

proportion of 75% would support the rejection of null

hypothesis in the HDT, and 74% in the ITS group

against untreated control. Quarters of cows with SCC <

200,000/ml at DO showed significantly higher normal

secretion in HDT group (odds ratio [OR] 9.69)

compared to untreated control, whereas Teat Sealing

lead to an OR of 3.09 (not significant, post hoc power

31.3%).

Conclusions: Under the studied conditions herd-

specific homeopathic dry cow therapy was effective in

increasing the number of animals with normal milk

secretion after subsequent parturition, compared to

untreated control. It may be an effective alternative to

Teat Sealing, particularly in animals with relatively low

SCCs. Further research is required to confirm these

results, and under different environmental conditions.

5. It’s a Dog’s Life

Dr. SHIVADIKAR Myriam (HH. 34, 8/2009)

Dog Breeds & Remedies

Labrador: Sporting Dog Group

Common ailments: Susceptible to skin allergies,

epilepsy, eye diseases and hip dysplasia.

Constitutions: Calcarea carbonica, Kali-carbonica,

Carcinosin, Aurum, Cuprum.

Border coolie (Lassie):

Herding Dog Group

This breed have strong herding instincts of its breed

and can cause problems like chasing cars and “nipping”

children into behaving.

Constitutions: Ferr-p., Calc-p., Kali-p., Ign., Mag-p.

Greyhound:

Hound Group

Common ailments: Bloat and bed sores; sensitive to

insecticides.

Constitutions: Gaertner, Calc-p., Tub., Iod., Aven., Ign.,

Ars.

Basset Hound:

Hound Group: Prone to ear and skin infections and

obesity, which can lead to hip, spine and leg problems.

Constitutions: Calc-c., Morgan pure, Puls., Bar-c.

Poodle: Non-Sporting group.

Toy group

Common ailments: Hip dysplasia, PRA, Von

Willebrand’s Disease, thyroid problems. Patellar

luxation, Legg-Perthe’s Disease, Addison’s Disease and

skin problems.

Constitutions: Plat., Phos., Merc., Tub., Arg-n.,

Dysentery co., Sep.

Yorkshire terrier: Toy Group

Common ailments: Susceptible to eye irritations,

tracheal collapse, premature dental disease and patellar

luxations.

Constitutions: Pall., Arg-n., Gaertner, Kali-p., Calc-p.,

Merc., Puls.

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West Highland Terrier:

Terrier Group:

Common ailments: Susceptible to patellar sub luxation,

skin problems, hernias and liver disease.

Constitutions: Gaertner, Calc., Puls., Carc.

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VI. RESEARCH

1. Gelsemium has anti-anxiety effects on mice

(HT. 30, 1/2010)

Paolo Bellavite and a team of researches from the

university of Verona, Italy have published a study report

that mice treated with Gelsemium (4c, 5c, 7c, 9c and

30c) showed a decrease in anxiety – like behaviours on

par with those treated with conventional Buspirone; but

Gelsemium treated mice did not experience sedation

effects/decreased locomotion like those treated with

Buspirone.

- Psychopharmacology

2010 July210(4):533-45

2. Homeopathic treatment of dairy cows.

(HT. 30, 4/2010).

Researchers at the University of Kassel in Germany

conducted a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of

classical homeopathic treatment for mild and moderate

Mastitis in dairy cows comparing it with antibiotic and

placebo treatments. The cure rate was similar with

antibiotic therapy and superior to placebo group.

- WERNER, C., et al. journal of

Dairy Research, 2010, Nov.

77(4): 460-7.

3. The similia principle: Results obtained in a cellular

model system

WIEGANT, Fred & VAN WIJK, Roeland

(HOM. 99, 1/2010)

This paper describes the results of a research

program focused on the beneficial effect of low dose

stress conditions that were applied according to the

similia principle to cells previously disturbed by more

severe stress conditions. In first instance, we discuss

criteria for research on the similia principle at the

cellular level. Then, the homologous (‘isopathic’)

approach is reviewed, in which the initial (high dose)

stress used to disturb cellular physiology and the

subsequent (low dose) stress are identical.

Beneficial effects of low dose stress are described

in terms of increased cellular survival capacity and at

the molecular level as an increase in the synthesis of

heat shock proteins (hsps). Both phenomena reflect a

stimulation of the endogenous cellular self-recovery

capacity. Low dose stress conditions applied in a

homologous approach stimulate the synthesis of hsps

and enhance survival in comparison with stressed cells

that were incubated in the absence of low dose stress

conditions. Thirdly, the specificity of the low dose

stress condition is described where the initial (high

dose) stress is different in nature from the subsequently

applied (low dose) stress; the heterologous or

‘heteropathic’ approach.

The results support the similia principle at the

cellular level and add to understanding of how low dose

stress conditions influence the regulatory processes

underlying self-recovery. In addition, the phenomenon

of ‘symptom aggravation’ which is also observed at the

cellular level, is discussed in the context of self-

recovery. Finally, the difference in efficiency between

the homologous and the heterologous approach is

discussed; a perspective is indicated for further

research; and the relationship between studies on the

similia principle and the recently introduced concept of

‘postconditioning hormesis’ is emphasized.

4. Enzyme stabilization by glass-derived silicates in

glass-exposed aqueous solutions

IVES A, John, MOFFETT R. John, Arun

PEETHAMBARAN, LAM David, I. TODOROV

Todor, BROTHERS, B. Andrea, ANICK J. David,

CENTENO Jose, NAMBOODIRI MAA & JONAS

B, Wayne (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

Objectives: To analyze the solutes leaching from glass

containers into aqueous solutions, and to show that

these solutes have enzyme activity stabilizing effects in

very dilute solutions.

Methods: Enzyme assays with acetylcholine esterase

were used to analyze serially succussed and diluted

(SSD) solutions prepared in glass and plastic containers.

Aqueous SSD preparations starting with various solutes,

or water alone, were prepared under several conditions,

and tested for their solute content and their ability to

affect enzyme stability in dilute solution.

Results: We confirm that water acts to dissolve

constituents from glass vials, and show that the solutes

derived from the glass have effects on enzymes in the

resultant solutions. Enzyme assays demonstrated that

enzyme stability in purified, deionized water that

enzymes were dissolved in. Elemental analyses of SSD

water preparations made in glass vials showed that

boron, silicon, and sodium were present at micromolar

concentrations.

Conclusions: These results show that silicates and

other solutes are present at micro-molar levels in all

glass-exposed solutions, whether pharmaceutical or

homeopathic in nature. Eventhough silicates are

known to have biological activity at higher

concentrations, the silicate concentrations we measured

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in homeopathic preparations were too low to account

for any purported in vivo efficacy, but could potentially

influence in vitro biological assays reporting

homeopathic effects.

5. Repetitions of fundamental research models for

homeopathically prepared dilutions beyond 10

-23

: a

bibliometric study

ENDLER, PC., THIEVES, K., REICH, C.,

MATTHIESSEN, P., BONAMIN, L., SCHERR,

C., & BAUMGARTNER, S. (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

Introduction: Repeatability of experiments is an

important criterion of modern research and a major

challenge for homeopathic basic research. There is no

recent overview about basic research studies in high

homeopathic potencies that have been subjected to

laboratory-internal, multicenter or independent

repetition trials.

Methods: We considered biochemical, immunological,

botanical, cell biological and zoological studies on high

potencies, i.e. beyond a dilution of 10

-23

. Main sources

of information were reviews, personal contact with

members of the homeopathic basic research

community, and the MEDLINE and HOMBREX

databases. Studies were extracted from the

publications and grouped into models. Studies were

further sorted according to repetition type (laboratory-

internal, multicenter, or independent) and results

achieved.

Results: A total of 107 studies were found. Of these,

30 were initial studies. In the attempt to reproduce one

of these initial studies, 53 follow-up studies yielded

comparable effects (35 laboratory-internal, 8

multicenter, 10 independent repetitions), eight studies

showed a consistent, yet different result from the initial

study (2 laboratory-internal, 2 multicenter, 4

independent repetitions), and 16 studies yielded no

effects (5 laboratory-internal, 2 multicenter, 9

independent repetitions). When all repetitive studies are

considered, 69% reported effects comparable to that of

the initial study, 10% different effects, and 21% no

effects. Independently performed repetition studies

reported 44% comparable effects, 17% different effects,

and 39% no effects.

Conclusions: We identified 24 experimental models in

basic research on high homeopathic potencies, which

were repeatedly investigated. 22 models were

reproduced with comparable results, 6 models with

different results, and repetition showed no results for 15

models. Independent reproductions with either

comparable or different results were found for seven

models. We encourage further repetition trials of

published studies, in order to learn more about the

model systems used and in order to test their

repeatability.

6. Animal models for studying Homeopathy and

high dilutions: Conceptual critical review

VILLANO BONAMIN Leoni & CHRISTIAN

ENDLER Peter (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

Introduction: This is a systematic review of the animal

models used in studies of high dilutions. The objectives

are to analyze methodological quality of papers and

reported results, and to highlight key conceptual aspects

of high dilution to suggest clues concerning putative

mechanisms of action.

Methods: Papers for inclusion were identified

systematically, from the Pubmed-Medline database,

using ‘Homeopathy’ and ‘Animal’ as keywords. Only

original full papers in English published between

January 1999 and June 2009 were included, reviews,

scientific reports, thesis, older papers, papers extracted

from Medline using similar keywords, papers about

mixed commercial formulas and books were also

considered for discussion only. 31 papers describing 33

experiments were identified for the main analysis and a

total of 89 items cited.

Results: Systematic analysis of the selected papers

yielded evidence of some important intrinsic features of

high dilution studies performed in animal models: a)

methodological quality was generally adequate, some

aspects could be improved; b) convergence between

results and Materia Medica is seen in some studies,

pointing toward to the possibility of systematic study of

the Similia principle c) both isopathic and Similia

models seem useful to understand some complex

biological phenomena, such as parasite-host

interactions; d) the effects of high dilutions seem to

stimulate restoration of a ‘stable state’, as seen in

several experimental models from both descriptive and

mathematical points of view.

7. Basophil models of Homeopathy: a skeptical view

ENNIS Madeleine (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

This paper examines the activation and inhibition of

activation of human basophils. After a brief description

of human basophils, different methods to determine

basophil activation are discussed with a special

emphasis on the use of flow cytometric methods, as

these circumvent the potential problems of assays based

on the loss of colour by activated basophils. The

activation of human basophils by ultra-high dilutions of

anti-IgE is discussed. The majority of the paper

describes the inhibition of basophil activation by ultra-

high dilutions of histamine. The results from published

papers are described and discussed.

After over 20 years research trying to find out if

high dilutions of histamine have a negative feedback

effect on the activation of basophils by anti-IgE, what

do we know? The methods are poorly standardized

between laboratories – although the same is true for

conventional studies. Certainly there appears to be

some evidence for an effect – albeit small in some cases

– with the high dilutions in several different laboratories

using the flow cytometric methodologies. After

standardization of a number of parameters, it is

recommended that a multi-centre trial be performed to

hopefully put an end to this “never-ending story”.

8. Homeopathic trial design in influenza treatment

KIRKBY, R. & HERSCU, P. (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

This review presents a critical evaluation of

methodological quality in controlled trials on

homeopathic treatment of Influenza. First, a short

summary on the prevalence, quality, and most

commonly cited shortcomings of homeopathic

controlled trials in general is presented to support the

more specific points within influenza trials alone. To

this end, three areas of the homeopathic literature are

examined; large meta-analyses looking at study quality

and results across research areas, reviews on research

within specific diagnostic categories, and the available

reviews and primary studies on influenza treatment

trials. The specific methodological designs of

homeopathic influenza treatment trials are then

compared, on a point by point basis, to pharmaceutical

trials on Influenza antiviral drugs. The goal of the

evaluation is to highlight frequently cited problems in

homeopathic trial design, suggest possible

improvement for future studies, and make specific

recommendations for homeopathic influenza trials

based on a comparison to standard antiviral trials.

9. Placebo effect sizes in homeopathic compared

conventional drugs – a systematic review of

randomized controlled trials

NUHN Tobias, LÜDTKE Rainer & GERAEDTS

Max (HOM. 99, 1/2010)

It has been hypothesized that randomized, placebo-

controlled clinical trials (RCTs) of classical

(individualized) Homeopathy often fail because

placebo effects are substantially higher than in

conventional medicine.

Objectives: To compare placebo effects in clinical trials

on Homeopathy to placebo effects on trials of

conventional medicines.

Methods: We performed a systematic literature analysis

on placebo-controlled double blind RCTs on classical

Homeopathy. Each trial was matched to three placebo-

controlled double-blind RCTs from conventional

medicine (mainly pharmacological interventions)

involving the same diagnosis. Matching criteria

included severity of complaints, choice of outcome

parameter, and treatment duration. Outcome was

measured as the percentage change of symptom scores

from baseline to end of treatment in the placebo group.

35 RCTs on classical homeopathy were identified. 10

were excluded because no relevant data could be

extracted, or less than three matching conventional trials

could be located.

Results: In 13 matched sets the placebo effect in the

homeopathic trials was larger than the average placebo

effect of the conventional trials, in 12 matched sets it

was lower (P = 0.39). Additionally, no subgroup

analysis yielded any significant difference.

Conclusions: Placebo effects in RCTs on classical

Homeopathy did not appear to be larger than placebo

effects in conventional medicine.

10. Chronic Primary Insomnia: Efficacy of

homeopathic simillimum

NAUDÉ David Francis, COUCHMAN Ingrid

Marcelline Stephanie & MAHARAJ Ashnie

(HOM. 99, 1/2010)

Chronic Primary Insomnia is defined as difficulty

in initiating or maintaining sleep or of non-restorative

sleep that lasts for at least 1 month and causes

significant distress or impairment in social, occupational

or other important areas of functioning. The

homeopathic simillimum is that remedy which most

closely corresponds to the totality of symptoms; remedy

selection is based on a full evalution of the patient’s

physical, emotional and mental characteristics.

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this randomized,

double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate

the efficacy of homeopathic simillimum in the

treatment of Chronic Primary Insomnia.

Method: 30 participants were selected in accordance

with DSM-IV TR (2000) criterion 307.42 Primary

Insomnia and then randomly divided between treatment

and placebo groups. The measurement tools used were

a Sleep Diary(SD) and the Sleep Impairment Index

(SII).

After an initial consultation, 2 follow-up

consultations at 2-week intervals took place.

Homeopathic medication was prescribed at the first and

second consultations. The SII was completed at each

consultation and participants were instructed at the first

consultation to start the SD.

Results: SD data revealed that verum treatment

resulted in a significant increase in duration of sleep

throughout the study, compared to the placebo treatment

which resulted in no significant increase in duration of

sleep. A significant improvement in SII summary

scores and number of improved individual questions

were found in the verum group, responses to all 11

questions having improved significantly upon

completion of the study. An initial improvement

occurred in the placebo group, but was not sustained.

Comparison of results between the groups revealed a

statistically significant difference.

Conclusion: The homeopathic simillimum treatment of

Primary Insomnia was effective, compared to placebo.

Homeopathy is a viable treatment modality for this

condition and further research is justified.

11. Effect of dielectric dispersion on potentised

homeopathic medicines

MAITY, T., GHOSH, D., & MAHATA C.R.

(HOM. 99, 2/2010)

This paper reports dielectric dispersion occurring in

potentised homeopathic medicines subjected to variable

frequency electric field using an instrumentation method

developed by the authors. Oscillations occur in the

direction of electric field, and are usually termed

longitudinal/acoustic-mode vibrations.

Methods: The test material was lactose soaked with

homeopathic medicine. Multiple resonance

frequencies, forming a frequency-set, were observed

repeatedly for each medicine.

Results: We report experimental results for three

potencies of Cuprum metallicum (Cuprum met) in the

frequency range of 100kHz-1MHZ. Each exhibits a set

of resonance frequencies, which may be termed as its

characteristic set. As the frequency-set of each

medicine is different from those of others, each

medicine may, therefore, be identified by its

characteristic frequency-set. This suggests that

potentised homeopathic medicines, which are

chemically identical with the vehicle, differ from one

another in the arrangement of vehicle molecules.

12. Quasi-quantum phenomena: the key to

understanding Homeopathy

MOLSKI Marcin (HOM. 99, 2/2010)

On the basis of the first-and second-order

Gompertzian kinetics it has been proved that the

crystallization and its reciprocal process of dissolution

belong to the class of quasi-quantum non-local coherent

phenomena. Hence, there exists a direct link to

Homeopathy: molecules of the remedy prepared in the

process of dilution of the active substance are non-

locally interconnected at-a-distance. The results

obtained provide strong arguments justifying formulated

adhoc macroscopic versions of quantum non-locality,

entanglement and coherence employed in interpretation

of the homeopathic remedies activity and effectiveness.

In particular they are consistent with the predictions of

the weak quantum theory developed by Atmanspacher

and coworkers.

13. The placebo effect and Homeopathy

TEIXEIRA, Marcus Z., GUEDES, Cristina H F F.,

BARRETO Patrícia V & MARTINS Mílton, A.

(HOM. 99, 2/2010)

Like other forms of medicine, including

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM),

Homeopathy elicits expectations in patients. The

physician-patient relationship, personal and

comprehensive treatment and lack of adverse effects are

elements in creating positive expectations. Other

elements may be associated with negative expectations.

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review

on placebo and nocebo effects in Acupuncture and

Homeopathy using Medline.

Results: Findings on the psychophysiological and

neuromediating mechanisms of the placebo-nocebo

phenomenon are reviewed. Studies of these effects

reveal how expectations and unconscious conditioning

can be measured by imaging and EEG methods. They

result in significant, non-specific therapeutic effects,

which may confuse the evaluation of the specific

therapeutic effects treatment, hampering selection of the

simillimum.

Conclusions: Directions for future research on non-

specific therapeutic effects of Homeopathy to improve

clinical practice and clinical research are discussed.

14. North American Homeopathic Educational Survey

ROWE, Todd (AJHM. 102, 2/2009)

This research is a summary of three national

homeopathic surveys conducted by the American

Medical College of Homeopathy. These surveys

studied the demographics, satisfaction, challenges and

expectations of homeopathic students, teachers and

school administrators in North America. This research

should be helpful to homeopathic leaders in planning

the future of homeopathic education.

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VII. HISTORY

1. A short history of the development of Homeopathy

in India

GHOSH Ajoy Kumar

(HOM. 99, 2/2010)

Homeopathy was introduced in India the early 19

th

century. It flourished in Bengal at first, and then spread

all over India. In the beginning, the system was

extensively practiced by amateurs in the civil and

military services and others. Mahendra Lal SIRCAR

was the first Indian who became a homeopathic

physician. A number of allopathic doctors started

homeopathic practice following SIRCAR’s lead. The

‘Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College’, the first

homeopathic medical college was established in 1881.

This institution took on a major role in popularizing

Homeopathy in India.

In 1973, the Government of India recognized

Homeopathy as one of the national systems of medicine

and set up the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH)

to regulate its education and practice. Now, only

qualified registered homeopaths can practice

Homeopathy in India. At present, in India,

Homeopathy is the third most popular method of

medical treatment after Allopathy and Ayurveda. There

are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors

currently, with approximately 12,000 more being added

every year.

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VIII. EDUCATION

1. Education in Homeopathy – Part – 3

A Prescription Based on the level of Sensation

VERVARCKE, Anne (HL. 20, 3/2007)

This article is the third and last part of the article on

Education in Homeopathy, where levels of education as

well as levels of case-taking have been discussed. The

first two parts have been published in previous issues of

Links. This article continues with a case where the

remedy is prescribed on the level of sensation.

A case of Sinusitis, operated twice. Lost sense of

smell and taste. After a long case taking a feeling that

things were not in their proper place was elicited and

Arsenicum album was prescribed which worked

wonders for her in all her complaints.

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IX. GENERAL

1. Stages as a Universal Principle for differentiation

SCHOLTEN, Jan

(HL. 20, 3/2007)

The Element Theory is built with the basic concepts

of the Series, the rows of the periodic table, and the

Stages, the columns of the periodic table. The Stages

represent the stages of a process, in a cycle of life and in

a development. It turns out that the whole concept is

not limited to the mineral kingdom. It can also be

applied to the plant, animal, bacterial and viral

kingdoms. The application of the Miasms as a tool in

differentiating the plants in a plant family, as done by

SANKARAN, becomes more precise and universal by

doing it with the Stages.

Table 1 Stages

Stage Description

1 The spontaneous start, the impulsive

beginning, things are done without being

thought over, without reflection. This leads to

naive, instinctive, simplistic, and even childish

or foolish behavior. It can lead to one-

sidedness, which seems rigid, Manic. Alone

and lonely.

2 Unsure, timid. Doesn’t know what one is

worth, what one can do, so one remains passive

or adapts to the situation. One just watches

and feels watched at the same time and so one

hides, wanting and needing protection and

support. Bewildered and overwhelmed.

3 Searching for the right thing, trying and

comparing possibilities. One feels unsure and

easily underestimates oneself, so cannot come

to a conclusion. One avoids decisions and does

not commit oneself.

4 The official start. It can be the founding of

business, a marriage, a contract. The decision

is made, the commitment stated, but one can

feel unsure, astonished that it can be done.

This can lead to irresolution and amazement.

5 The preparation of the work, the plans and

proposals after the start is made. But the work

looks too big, the mountain too high to climb,

insurmountable. So one is easily discouraged,

disappointed in his provisional plans. One

alternates between going on and giving up,

avoiding and postponing the work towards an

unrealistic goal.

6 This is the challenge. One has to do things,

prove one’s power. One is forced to act, it is

inevitable and inescapable. It has to be done;

the bridges are burned behind them. It takes

courage and bravery, in the extreme it is a

daredevil act. The fear of a possible failure can

make one perform one’s act alone, covered and

secretive.

7 Training leads to perfection. One can perform

the act, but knows there is still a lot more to

learn. One has to practice to become a master

of everything. One wants to learn from others,

likes to cooperate to see how others do things

and likes to teach and help others on their road

to becoming a master.

8 This is the real work; everything learned so far

has to be assembled, put together. But the

amount of work is massive, huge, so one needs

perseverance, endurance, power and force.

One feels pressured due to lack of time,

struggling against deadlines. One has to push

and fight against the inertia of matter and

resistance of people. One can be irritated by

opposition.

9 The body of work has been performed, but the

last details have to be filled in. The goal is

practically reached. The work is virtually

finished. Minor adaptations can be made after

the dress rehearsal. The book can be

completed after the corrections of the

proofreaders. The contract just has to be

approved and signed. But the fear of a blunder,

a failure at the examination, can make one call

the whole thing off.

10 The goal is reached. One feels at the top, the

summit. It is the glory of the winner, the

brilliance of a victory. Everything falls into

place. It is obvious that one is oneself, the

noble person that decides independently and is

self-sufficient. One can become so convinced

of success and righteousness that one becomes

rigid, fixed and haughty. Balance and

imbalance.

11 This concerns maintenance. One has to hold

and keep the position they have reached. One

has to conserve and preserve. One wants to

enjoy the affluence and prosperity. One wants

to expand and share the wealth and fortune.

Sustaining the position is possible, but heavy.

One protects like a guardian or shepherd.

Benevolence. Benign tumours.

12 The power is exercised to the utmost; it is

overdone like a tyrant. One still has full

power, but feels threatened from all directions.

Suspicious of betrayal and attack, one defends

one’s power in an exaggerated way. It is

overdone, leading to opposition. It is too much

of a good thing: overshooting, overdoing,

overstating, and boasting. The conservative

one rules by division, defending against

revolution and decline.

13 The position can only be held partly, only half.

One has to retreat and retire. One has to reduce

and shrink, but one holds on to old and

obsolete things with nostalgic feelings. The

antique and outdated things from the past,

which are the best, must be retired and

withdrawn. But they are held in honour in the

reduced space. The atmosphere is musty,

mouldy.

14 Form without power; mask, façade, mummy,

fossil. The real power is gone, but externally it

still seems to function well. One is dismissed,

put on a shelf. One feels powerless, weak,

drained, discharged, empty and hollow. One

hides behind the form, diverting real

responsibility. Cowardly.

15 The loss. This is the stage of the disappearance

of what has been achieved, being fired,

bankruptcy, defeat, and death. Everything is

burnt. It can be felt like a shock, being

poisoned. One can fight and resist, refusing to

give over. Or one can give in surrender,

sacrifice or abdicate. The best is to forgive and

forget.

16 Things are essentially over. Only the remnants

and ashes are left, the leftovers. The remnants

can be in a state of decay, putrefaction,

producing an offensive, rotten odour and an

ugly view. One is disgusted and becomes an

outcast. It is like a beggar in rags, seducing

and tempting others to give. Only memories

are left, bringing one into a state of fantasizing

greatness. Deepening and reconciliation.

Lazy.

17 This is eradication, all has to be erased. It has

to be ceased, extinguished, abolished, aborted

and finalized. One can be forced to quit or

flee, being expelled as an outcast. One has to

let go of everything, even forget memories. It

is freeing, making one loose from bonds. One

can let go with humour. The opposite is to

hold on to things, even taking them without

asking.

18 This is the denial of action, of everything. It is

the pause between actions: rest, holidays, sleep,

meditation, coma, death. Things are latent,

idle, inert, inactive and quiet. Externally there

is no interaction or communication, autism,

cocoon. Internally there can be a

transformation. The sensation is of being free,

floating, confused, and unconnected.

2. Homeopathy and the Viral cause of Chronic

diseases

BENTO Joao Nuno (HL. 20, 3/2007)

The understanding that there is a viral cause to

chronic diseases and ailments like Cancer, Heart disease

and Obesity is a very recent development in medical

research. This understanding opens up new

opportunities for treatment, as it will enable medical

science to address the root cause of disease, rather than

merely treating the symptoms, which it has been doing

up until now. What is not commonly known is that

Samuel HAHNEMANN came remarkably close to

identifying this viral cause 200 years ago. It is therefore

tragic that his work has gone unrecognized by medical

science for so long, as it could have helped us reach this

understanding sooner. It would be even more tragic if

scientists continued to ignore his work, as there is

potentially much viral knowledge to be gleaned from

the symptoms of disease listed in homeopathic

repertories.

3. Water

KURZ, Chris

(HL. 20, 3/2007)

Essential to life, stimulating to scientific research,

and ubiquitous in Homeopathy – water is all that and

more. This article retraces the history of life and the

history of the water molecule itself. From there it

discusses some of the scientific properties of water and

hints at possible scientific explanations of how

Homeopathy works. The role of water in Homeopathy

itself is viewed from a critical standpoint and some

areas for homeopathic research are suggested.

4. The Evolution of My Practice

SANKARAN Rajan

(HL. 20, 3/2007)

The key to consistent results is the right perception

of disease and cure. Methods of case-taking and

analysis develop alongside. The deeper the level

reached in a given case, the better are the chances of

success. In the journey towards a deeper understanding

and obtaining better results more simply, a

systematization process has come about. This article is

a bird’s eye overview, through milestone cases, of the

major systems of understanding.

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X. Books

1. Homeopathy and Mental Health Care:

Integrative Practice, Principles and Research.

Edited by Christopher Johannes Ph.D. and

Harry E. Van der ZEE, M.D. (Hom.)

Homeolinks Publishers, 2010 $49.95, hard cover

336 pages. ISBN 978-94-90453-01-5. Reviewed

by RAN Ildiko (HT. 30, 1/2010).

22 homeopaths from 10 countries have addressed

different aspect of Homeopathy’s role in mental health

care.

This book is divided into 1. Introduction, 2.

Integration, 3. Research, Ethics and Theory.

This book will be eye-opener to the general public

and the homeopathic consumer, as they realize the

benefits of homeopathic treatment in mental health, as

well as to psychotherapists and other mental health care

providers.

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XI. OBITUARY

I. In Memoriam.

Allen C. NEISWANDER, Jan. 31, 1914 to Oct. 8,

2009. (HT. 30, 1/2010).

Inspired by his father Harry NEISWANDER he

also became a homeopath, after a Masters in Genetics.

He lost his hearing in one ear as he was a battalion

surgeon in the front lines. He practiced for more than

60 yrs. For 25 yrs. he was on Board of Homeopathic

Pharmacopoeia convention of the USA.

II. In Memoriam.

Harris L. COULTER. (HT. 30, 1/2010).

Renowned Homeopathy historian, advocate, and

medical writer Harris Livermore COULTER died on

Oct. 28, 2009 at age 77, after a long struggle with the

after - effects of a stroke.

III. In Memorium. RUSTUM Roy (July 3, 1924 –

Aug. 26, 2010) (HT. 30, 4/2010).

RUSTUM Roy, PhD, was an extraordinary man, a

brilliant scientist and a tireless seeker of truth and

knowledge. His contributions to science and medicine

are truly remarkable. In particular, homeopaths will

forever be in Dr. ROY’s debt for his groundbreaking

work on the structure of water and its relevance to

Homeopathy. This established the plausibility of ultra-

dilutions.

IV. In Memory. Alfons GEUKENS (1944-2010).

(HT. 30, 4/2010).

The homeopathic community is saddened at the

passing of Dr. Alfons GEUKENS OF Belgium on

October 18. Founder and Director of the Centre for

Classical Homeopathy and the International School for

classical Homeopathy, he influenced homeopaths in

North America, Europe and Beyond.

V. In Loving Memory. David Kent WARKENTIN

(Aug. 20, 1951 – Sept. 9, 2010. MORRISON, Roger

(HT. 30, 4/2010).

He is known for his groundbreaking software

company: Kent Homeopathic Associates (KHA). He

began his great and Seminal work with homeopathic

Software in 1986 with his program Mac Repertory. In

1985, he was one of the co-founders of the Hahnemann

Medical Clinic in Berkeley. He taught at almost every

educational forum in America, as well as in Europe and

Asia.

He died from a very aggressive malignant

melanoma, having a dozen cerebral tumors at the time

he first became symptomatic with the primary tumor

hidden in pelvis.

There is a well documented link between

electromagnetic frequencies produced by cell phones

and other technologies and Melanoma.

David’s computer sat in his lap perhaps 12 hrs. per

day hooked up to a cell phone receiver.

Let us use this as a caution.

Others – Betty WOOD, Krista HERON, Massimo

MANGIALAVORI, Dana ULLMAN, George GUESS,

Ahmed N. CURRIM have written their tributes.

David Kent WARKENTIN was the designer of the

first true network for homeopaths (HomeoNet).

VI. In Memory: Ananda ZAREN – 1946-2008

Gifted Homeopath, Author, Healer

COHEN Karen (HT. 28, 6/2008)

(The Homeopathic Community is deeply saddened

at the passing of Ananda ZAREN On September

24, 2008, four days after a car accident. She

practiced Homeopathy for 30 years in Santa

Barbara, California, and authored Core Elements

of the Materia Medica of the Mind, Volumes 1 &

2.)

While teaching in Germany, Ananda ZAR