Many of us who practice homeopathy professionally have heard repeatedly of the benefits of specializing in certain areas of health and wellness in our practice. While specializing is not essential and not always possible, especially early in one’s career, there are some advantages to it. First, specializing enables a solid grounding in one or more specific areas of practice, … [Read more...]
The post-antibiotic era and its implications for homeopathy
It was recently reported that a new bacteria in the family of superbugs called CRE that is resistant to all antibiotics has now emerged in US hospitals [1]. This was “the nightmare bacteria” dreaded by many in the public health field since it could signal the beginning of the “post-antibiotic era” warned of in a Centers for Disease Control Threat Report released in 2013 … [Read more...]
Looking for quick answers to a homeopathy research question?
In previous posts, we have discussed how to think about research and where to find a comprehensive research database, how homeopathy works, homeopathic provings as a special type of research, and suggestions on how to plan and prepare clinical case reports. In this post, we point to another vital resource for anyone looking for succinct and reliable information about homeopathy … [Read more...]
Thinking of sharing a homeopathic case report at a conference or study group?
Most homeopathic practitioners regularly attend homeopathy conferences and study groups. (The Homeopathy Association of Arizona has organized three study groups in the Phoenix area alone!) These usually include presentations of cases, or descriptions of how specific individuals have been helped by homeopathy. Case reports are typically thought to be simply narrative stories … [Read more...]
To Flu Shot, or Not to Flu Shot
It's that time of year. Always lots of media hype and controversy. Everyone has to make their own decisions based on the information available and their own situation. I'm not going to tell you what to do. I am going to tell you what I do. I never get a flu shot, and never will. Mainly because I know that if I should happen to get the flu, it is easily treatable with a … [Read more...]