In mid-2016, the American Institute of Homeopathy posted on its website a link to a 200-page bibliographic listing of approximately 5,000 references prepared by Iris Bell PhD MD MD(H) CCH (Professor emeritus, Department of Family Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine) and Peter Gold (former Communications Director of the National Center of Homeopathy) that … [Read more...]
A science fiction story with a different ending?
It has been said that science fiction can often predict the future correctly. A dark new comic book written by British filmmaker Sara Kenney and published in the US has recently been launched that explores a world without antibiotics. Here is an excerpt from a recent review published by National Geographic: “In a hospital, a female surgeon snarls at a male supervisor. ‘I’m … [Read more...]
The evidence supporting homeopathy for upper respiratory conditions
It has been mentioned in previous posts that single studies investigating the effectiveness of certain types of medical treatments carry much less weight than a body of evidence that includes large studies, multiple studies as well as systematic reviews, or assessments that examine the results of several studies researching the same treatment. It takes a long time for … [Read more...]
Using Research to Support Your Homeopathic Practice
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...]