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A Sampling of CAM Therapies and Philosophies
Published in Lillian R. Brazin, The Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Internet, 2020
Homeopathy is the British-based medical practice that treats disease by administering minute doses of natural remedies that would produce the symptoms of the disease in a healthy person, based on the principle “like cures like.” The body’s own vital force is stimulated to cure itself. Homeopathy is the opposite of allopathic medicine, the most common form of medical practice in the Western world, wherein diseases are treated with remedies that produce effects different from those caused by the disease itself.Homeopathic Educational Services<http://www.homeopathic.com>
Introduction to Nanophytomedicine
Published in Amritpal Singh Saroya, Reverse Pharmacology, 2018
Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine based on the fundamental principle ‘like cures like’. In several incidences, homeopathic clinicians have made claims of successful treatment of life-threatening conditions like cancer. Preclinical studies have been done to verify these claims. On basis of the data gathered from controlled studies, it has been found that Homeopathic medicines have modulating effect on the gene expression and biological signalling pathways that regulate the cell cycles. Homeopathic medicines have also impact on immune and central nervous system as proved in in vivo and in vitro studies.
Other Opportunities for Pharmacists
Published in William N. Kelly, Pharmacy, 2018
Homeopathy was founded by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann, over 200 years ago.6 Homeopathy is based on stimulating the body to recover itself. Homeopathy is also based on likes curing likes. This is done by using minute dilutions (as small as 1 part per million) of a mineral, botanical substance, animal part, microorganism, or other source that, in larger doses, would produce the very symptoms the patient is experiencing.
Managing pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disease: time for a change?
Published in Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2022
Bernd Wolfarth, Cathy Speed, Kirill Raymuev, Luc Vanden Bossche, Alberto Migliore
Supplementation with n-3FA, or use of a ginsenoside or Traumeel, are alternatives for which there is growing clinical evidence. They appear to be free from any significant side effects and can be used alone or in combination with other treatments. A theoretical advantage of a multitarget agent such as Traumeel is that, because it has effects across the signaling network, balancing signaling inhibition with promotion by targeting synergistic pathways, it may allow smaller pharmacological doses of co-prescribed medication to be administered and thereby minimize side effects. Chief disadvantages are slower onset of pain control and the likely need to self-fund these products. Being classed as a supplement, natural or homeopathic treatment in most markets may prevent them being taken seriously by the medical and scientific community. This is a shame, as many clinicians, the sporting community and veterinary practices attest to their effectiveness.
Evaluating the effect on asthma quality of life of added reflexology or homeopathy to conventional asthma management – an investigator-blinded, randomised, controlled parallel group study
Published in European Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2020
Ayfer Topcu, Anders Løkke, Leila Eriksen, Lars Peter Nielsen, Ronald Dahl
Patients in the conventional treatment group received usual care of asthma. This treatment was monitored and adjusted as usual by the patient’s general practitioner. Patients in the homeopathy group received homeopathic treatment in addition to usual care of asthma. Homeopathic treatment was performed by a registered homeopath and based on principles for classical homeopathy. The therapist was appointed by the Danish Society of Classical Homeopathy. Homeopathic treatment was decided on an individual basis by the homeopath and prescribed as an oral treatment. Patients received homeopathic product with potency between C30 (dilution by a factor 10030 = 1060) and M10 (dilution by a factor 100010 = 1030). The number of homeopathy sessions attended was 6–12 during 1 year.
Usefulness of classical homeopathy for the prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections in individuals with chronic neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
Published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019
Jürgen Pannek, Susanne Pannek-Rademacher, Mohinder S. Jus, Jens Wöllner, Jörg Krebs
Although the exact mode of action needs to be further elucidated, homeopathy is based on stimulating autoregulatory and self-healing processes.21 The homeostasis of any complex system is based on the equilibrium of antagonistic activities of different substances or different receptors for the same substance. This homeostasis may become chronically disrupted. To reverse this condition, it may be necessary to trigger an endogenous therapeutic reaction with a specific pathogenic substance contained in the small doses of a homeopathic remedy.22 The hypotheses regarding the action mechanisms of highly diluted/dynamized solutions include sensitivity to bioelectromagnetic information, participation of water chains in signaling and regulation of bifurcation points of systemic networks.23