Why do patients want Homeopathy?

Iatrogenic problems. Drug side-effectsDrugs have not workedWant cure not suppressionPregnancyAvoid polypharmacy

Deaths from NHS prescription mistakes and drug side - effects

increased 500% between 1991 and 2001

December 2001

What is not Homeopathy

Herbal medicineSupplements e.g. EPO GlucosamineAnthroposophical medicineBach RemediesTissue Salts.

HOMEOPATHYOMEOS similar

PATHOS suffering

To treat by means of similar acting remedies

ALLOPATHY

ALLOS OtherTo treat by means of opposite acting remedies

1755 - 1843

Homeopathy is a branch of MedicalTherapeutics based on the principle

“Like cures Like”; namely that a substance, which in certain forms and

doses causes disease symptoms,may also be used to cure illness showing

similar symptoms.

PROVING -- Testing a substance on healthy human volunteers

Principles of HomeopathyLaw of Similars. Match the patients’ symptoms to the

remedy picture.

Use the smallest dose possible.

Treat the patient, not the disease.

Belladonna

BelladonnaRed flushed faceDilated pupils (photophobia)Very hot (high fever)DeliriousDry mouthThirstless

ACONITE

ARNICA

AGARICUS

LACHESIS

TARANTULA

ARSENICUM ALBUM

Dilution

Succussion

Potentisation

Potency ScalesX decimal 1:10 eg 6x

C centesimal 1:100 eg 6c, 30c, 200c.

M millesimal 1:1,000 eg 1M, 10M

LM 1:50,000 eg LM1, LM2, LM3

What can be treated with Homeopathy?No other treatment availableAcute illness without the need for antibioticsChronic illness of all typesPatients on orthodox medicationTEETH SyndromeIll-defined illness

Range of Problems Treated in G.P.

Grief IgnatiaD&V Ars AlbO - A Rhus ToxCystitis CantharisCough IpecacLarge boil H. SulphIBS various remedies

EndometriosisMenopausal migraineAcne Rosacea all treated

with the same remedy (Lachesis)

Glandular FeverRecurrent cold soresPanic attacks etc

All remedies available on NHS prescription

Problems treated in P.P.B.P.ArthritisAnxietyDepressionSchizophreniaTourette’s SyndromeMenopauseM.E.

EndometriosisInfertilityAsthmaRepeated URTIsEczemaAllergiesetc

Medicines available OTC in Boots etc., cheaply

ResearchDoes homeopathy work? If so, where and how. Is it safe? Is it all placebo?How can we improve our success rate and the range of

problems treated?New provingsVeterinary research

Outcome Studies80% of patients treated at GHH have an improvement in

their complaint, in overall coping and in well being.RLHH cancer clinic - significant reduction in stress and

anxiety levels.RLHH asthma audit in adults and children - reduction in

use of inhalers.

Advantages to PatientNo side effectsPrescribe on FP10 or cheap to buy OTCCan produce significant improvement in all aspects of

healthCan be given to all ages of patient ( and to animals). The

dose is the same.May avoid surgery or drugs esp a/bs.

Advantages to the DoctorSafety profileSpeed of action in acute cases.Will work with orthodox medicinesExtends available therapeutic options.Small storage spaceIntellectually stimulating and satisfying.

Faculty of Homeopathywww.facultyofhomeopathy.org

British Homeopathic Libraryhttp://hominform.soutron.com/homqbe1.asp

British Homeopathic Associationwww.britishhomeopathic.org

Remedy Manufacturerswww.ainsworths.com

Also Buxton & Grant Freemans Helios Nelsons Weleda

Useful Book Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine by Boyd(Beaconsfield)

Any Questions?