Understanding Homeopathy: Principles, Efficacy, and Role in Epidemics/Pandemics
Homeopathy, a holistic approach to healing, emphasizes individualization and unique reactions to illnesses. It has shown promise in epidemics and pandemics, with historical accounts of lower mortality rates compared to mainstream medicine. Homeopathic treatments, including provings of medicines and emphasis on characteristic symptoms, have demonstrated success across various epidemics. The application of homeopathy in acute and chronic diseases, along with adjunctive measures, highlights its potential in supporting overall health.
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Nicholas Nossaman, M.D., D.Ht. American Institute of Homeopathy April 16th2020
Brief description of the principles of homeopathy How it is different from mainstream medicine Homeopathy in Epidemics/Pandemics The COVID 19 Virus Homeopathic treatment in epidemics Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatment Other helpful measures
Samuel Hahnemann 1755-1843 Homeopathy does work that we know (1) from clinical experience (2) from research evidence clinical and lab research nanoscience What s required for success is faithfully applying the principles
Hahnemann Monument Scott Circle, Washington, D.C.
How it is different from mainstream medicine Individualization person oriented vs. disease oriented Emphasis on unique reaction of the individual to the illness stimulus Provings of the medicines Resonance/ Simillimum Principle (degree of similarity) Acute and chronic disease Case-taking, case analysis, follow-up Essential consideration of uncommon & characteristic symptoms
Homeopathy in Epidemics/Pandemics In an 1813 typhus epidemic, Hahnemann treated 183 affected patients and none died, compared with a 15% mortality rate in those not treated with homeopathy. Homeopathic treatment (by Hahnemann see genus epidemics--) in a European cholera epidemic in 1831, and by others in a later cholera epidemic in Cincinnati in 1849 resulted in death rates of 1-2%, compared with 50% mortality rate for mainstream medical treatment. Adolph Lippe, a homeopathic physician, reported a death rate of zero in the patients he treated for malignant scarlet fever in 1849, compared with a death rate of 90% in those treated with mainstream medicine.
Homeopathy in Epidemics/Pandemics, cont. Three homeopathic physicians in Philadelphia reported no deaths in nearly 300 patients they treated for malignant diphtheria, compared with a 50% mortality in those treated by non-homeopaths. Dr.Saine also described similar major differences in death rates from the 1918-1920 influenza epidemic, as well as smallpox, meningitis, typhoid and yellow fever epidemics. In 2007-2008 in Cuba, a nosode prepared by homeopathic pharmaceutical protocol was administered to the population in 3 of the 15 provinces in order to mitigate the leptospirosis epidemic at the time. The agent was prepared from the bacterium causing leptospirosis and administered based on an extension of the simillimum principle. A dramatic decrease in the incidence of the disease resulted.
The COVID 19 Virus Why it s especially deadly Rapidity of spread Communicability in asymptomatic infected individuals Na ve population Rapidity of deterioration Aggressive relapses Stages of severity Severe pathology Complications of treatment Impact on populace
Homeopathic treatment in epidemics Basic principles are the same: looking for striking (uncommon, individualizing) symptoms in the midst of the constellation of the totality of symptoms. Keynotes Mentals, modalities and generals besides specific and common symptoms
Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatment Genus epidemicus and homeoprophylaxis So far, reports from observations by a worldwide team of homeopathic physicians observing and prescribing successfully for COVID 19 patients indicate improvement from a range of medicines and no single one, yet, emerges as the genus epidemicus, though Bryonia, Arsenicum Album and Gelsemium have helped frequently. There are four world wide repositories where data of such clinical experiences are being recorded, with the ultimate goal of publication of the results.
Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatment Characteristics of some frequently indicated medicines are listed below. If we can help to mitigate the severity and progression of the disease by our adjunctive measures, we will be performing a significant service. The bottom line.... keep people in stages 1 or 2 and out of the ICU by doing what homeopathy does best (Dr. Punzo). It s often helpful to administer Oscillococcinum two doses at the first sign of possible symptoms, then if no better to go on to more individualized medicines. in one to
Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatment Characteristics of some of the most frequently indicated medicines: For now, it would be good to have at least the following medicines, and to choose one that most closely matches the symptoms that are listed below if one develops flu-like symptoms that could be caused by the COVID-19 Virus. References [2,3 and 4] below contain more details regarding the medicines which may be considered. Bryonia Alba keynote is: worse with any motion, better with pressure including lying on the painful part, thirsty and tends to like coolness and wants to be left alone. Painful cough, crushing headache, dizzy on rising up Arsenicum Album if one is very restless, and changing position frequently despite feeling weak; anxious, fearful of being left alone, great fear of death, thirsty for small quantities, worse after midnight, burning pains better with hot applications.
Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatment Eupatorium Perfoliatum if the strongest symptom is intense muscle or, especially, bone aches, thirsty for cold drinks, feels worse when moving but is restless, cough worse at night Gelsemium Sempervirens if the strongest symptom is tremendous weakness, with lack of thirst, and often with out of proportion dread ,with an indifference to surroundings, drowsiness and heavy eyelids also worse in muggy weather. Phosphorous has fear and anxiety (worse when alone) chilly and thirsty for large quantities of cold drinks, and comforted by touch, attention, and reassurance. Affinity for the lungs.
Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatment You may also want to consider: Antimonium Tartaricum a rattling cough, with little sputum produced because of weakness; worsening shortness of breath, flaring of the nostrils and a sensation of drowning. These symptoms would require an emergency room visit, indicating a likelihood of pneumonia take a dose on the way to the ER
How to use these medicines The above medicines are more commonly available in the 30c potency in an index finger sized (10 dram) vial. (Take 2 tablets or 4 to 6 pellets [depending on which form the medicine is sold] 3 times a day, for one day, of whichever of the above medicines seems to fit your symptoms most closely. If no better at all, try another of the medicines, if some better, wait and re-dose if you even start to become worse again)
Where to obtain these medicines Health food stores and pharmacies are selling out of these and you may need to order from Natural Health Supply in Santa Fe (888-689-1608), OHM Pharma in Texas (940 325- 4797) ,Washington Homeopathic Products in Berkeley Springs WV (800-336-1695), Hahnemann Laboratories (888)- 427-6422 and Boiron Laboratories(Google for list of distributors) To find a licensed practitioner, click on the link at the top of the AIH home page (homeopathyusa.org)
Other helpful measures Hydrotherapy Breathing strategies (Reference [1] below) Table of more detailed symptoms (Watson-- in Castro), reference [2] below) Others (see Herscu reference [3] below)
Hydrotherapy It is more desirable, rather than using anti-inflammatories for pain and fever like Ibuprofen, Advil, Aspirin, Tylenol, to use hydrotherapy in the following manner: Hot and Cold Foot Baths with Epsom Salts (if you have them) in the water. Soak feet in very hot water (not scalding) with the water level above the ankles. Renew the heat in the water and remain with feet in water for five to ten minutes. Follow that by running cold tap water over your feet for at least 30 seconds or up to a minute or even soaking your feet in the cold water. Then wrap feet in fluffy towel and lie down and rest for a half an hour.
Hydrotherapy This can be repeated as frequently as necessary. The goal is to stimulate circulation and response to inflammation without suppressing the body s process of healing. (see reference [5]) Another mode of hydrotherapy: Put on cotton socks which have been soaked in cold tap water and wrung out. Cover those with wool socks and get under the covers. Over a few hours the socks will dry out and the procedure can be repeated.
Resources and References (1) https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/04/299015/uk-doctor-shares-life- saving-breathing-technique-for-covid-19-patients/ (2) https://www.homeopathycenter.org/outbreak-update-miranda-castros- thoughts-and- recommendations / (3)(Google): Epidemic updates from Paul Herscu ND, MPH (4)Andre Saine ND, DHt Much more detailed and complete information on pandemic and possible medicines: https://youtu.be/l4Zo7nj02Po
Resources and References (cont.) (5) https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/30/1932651/-Useful- information-if-you-do-get-sick (from a retired respiratory therapist good info) (6) Dr. Saine s website: homeopathy.ca (7) American Institute of Homeopathy website: homeopathyusa.org
