Homeopathy in the Treatment of Depression: A Systematic Review
Petter Viksveen et al. Introduction: Depression is a common reason for patients to consult homeopaths. This review aims to assess the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of homeopathy in depression.Methods: Thirty databases/sources were used to identify studies reporting on homeopathy in depression, pub- lished between 1982 and 2016. Studies were assessed for their risk of bias, […]
Is Homeopathy Effective for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder? A Meta-analysis
Katharina Gaertner et al. BACKGROUND: Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prevalence is increasing, compliance to treatment is often poor, and additional treatment options are warranted. We aim to investigate whether individualized homeopathic treatment is effective in children with ADHD when compared to placebo or usual care alone.METHODS: Thirty-seven online sources were searched with a […]
Clarification of the Basic Homeopathic Principles Including Reference to Worldwide Practice
Gill Graham This article was written with the patient in mind and for those who wish to learn more about homeopathy. For this reason, some of the terminology has been simplified as far as possible, to make for ease of understanding.
Diabetes Mellitus and the 12 Tissue Salts
William Boericke and W. A. Dewey A writer explains the biochemic treatment of diabetes as follows: Lactic acid is composed to Carbonic acid and water, and must be split up on its way to the lungs. This is done by the catalytic action of Sodium phosphate in the blood. Any deficiency of Sodium phosphate will […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Diabetes
Maggie B. Covington The Chinese language includes two terms for diabetes. The traditional name, Xiao-ke, correlates closely with diabetes in most instances. Xiao-ke syndrome means “wasting and thirsting.” The more modern term, Tang-niao-bing, means “sugar urine illness.” Diabetes is classically divided into three types: upper, middle, and lower Xiao-ke. Each has characteristic symptoms. The upper […]
Homeopathic Medicine for Relief from the Pain of Gout
Sonia Ramchandani … Because uric acid is a byproduct of certain foods, gout is closely related to diet. Obesity and an improper diet increase the risk of developing gout. It also may be inherited or brought on by crash dieting, drinking, certain medications, overeating, stress, surgery or joint injury. Homeopathy can provide a measure of […]
Gout in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Jonathan Clogstoun-Willmott Gout in TCM was written about nearly 2000 years ago, so those ancient Chinese had problems just like us! We now know it is a form of arthritis, caused by excess uric acid which gets deposited in the joints, often starting with that of the big toe. … Actions or factors that increase propensity to […]
Urine Therapy Explained
Hilda Labrada Gore What if urine isn’t a waste product? For centuries, it was considered a “golden elixir” for healing. Amandha Vollmer today describes the history and practice of urine therapy and how it has been used as a remedy over the centuries for resolving diseases, blood clots, infections, and skin issues. She discusses how […]
