November 23, 2008

Classical Homeopathy Computerized

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It is common knowledge that a diligent homeopathic doctor’s practice is no easy thing.

Most of the problems we face are as old as homeopathy itself and the key to solving them is doctor’s experience. To find a correct remedy that will restore health in the sick person, it is not enough to have the diagnosis and evident markers of the illness – one has to dig deeper, into the core of the disease, and base the prescription on the symptoms hidden deep inside.

So-called repertorization is traditionally a poser for beginners and sometimes for experienced homeopaths as well. Repertorizing is difficult, yes, and it takes much toil and care. We all know how troublesome it is to write out several hundred homeopathic remedies from repertory rubrics, and then to analyse their gradations and patient’s symptoms they cover. The worst case scenario is several hours of writing and counting – can’t we just do it faster and with less effort?

However, mechanical work is only the one side of the coin and not the heads of it, there’s also most important artistic part, that is the skill of taking symptoms of importance and ignoring useless ones. Homeopathic doctor that builds his prescription on his fantasy instead of thorough analysis of patient’s symptoms will surely fail.

To avoid repertorization errors one should stick to classical case-taking rules. These rules haven’t changed for centuries and that is another evidence of their bulletproof reliability.

The doctor who aims at curing the patient, not cheating him, should gather all symptoms with utmost care, select the most important ones and search his repertory for rubrics that correspond to the chosen symptoms. Then he should analyze the list of remedies that lead in the repertorization by weight and/or by coverage and consult Materia Medica to review their field of application. When the most suitable remedy is clear to the doctor, he prescribes it and monitors its action.

So, repertorizing is always a difficult task for a homeopath. And, surely, there are computer programs to help. They do all mechanical work and instantly provide the doctor with repertorization results! Impressive, isn’t it. Hence, a beginner homeopath impressed with search and calculation speed can once become careless and forget about above-mentioned case taking rules – as this quick remedy seems so very evident!

However, the fact is: the doctor neglected the rules, carelessly listened to the patient, followed a wrong opinion and missed objective facts, selected wrong rubrics for analysis, which resulted in a wrong remedy, wrong prescription and worse condition of the patient.

So, a modern homeopath can either work as they did in 19th century and spend several hours per case or use his computer with constant risk of choosing an easy but erroneous path. Where’s the happy medium?

What the doctor needs is a computer program that will do instant repertorization and help him stick to correct case taking, guiding him away from evil temptations. Such a program, called Homeopathy Pro, was released in August 2007.

The most important feature of this program is its correct case-taking orientation according to the principles of classical homeopathy. Surely, the program can perform sophisticated search of homeopathic texts and repertorize selected rubrics, but these functions are really of auxiliary nature. Homeopathy Pro provides its users with more than just mechanical speed and precision, that is – confidence that he does the right thing. And – it helps doctors save tine and rpeserve quality of their work.

So, how does it work? The doctor listens to the patient’s story and writes it down, asks additional questions and writes down the answers together with his notes on the case. This results in a source text, that is, the basis for further analysis and search for the remedy.

It should be taken for granted that most of the patient’s story will be useless for the doctor, as it will cover quite common symptoms characteristic of all the people in the similar state of health. But if the conversation was carried in a professional way, the doctor will surely fish out those rare, strange, peculiar and specific symptoms that will be his guide to the remedy capable of curing the patient or dramatically reducing his sufferings. The doctor will select such symptoms from the source text and put them into the special analysis tab of the program. This is the second stage of case-taking, separating useful from useless. This will result in 6 or 7 symptoms, which will make the skeleton for repertorization.

When all the symptoms have been chosen, it’s time to start finding repertory rubrics that correspond to them. Rubric search is a complicated task, as the doctor has to translate from the language of the patient into the repertory language. Again, Homeopathy Pro will be of help here, as it will constantly display the source text of the symptom to the doctor so that he could select several rubrics corresponding to the symptom and narrow down their numbers when repertorizing and analyzing results. Also, intellectual repertory search will help find rubrics corresponding to this or that symptom.

Now that the doctor has a list of symptoms accompanied by corresponding repertory rubrics, he is ready to move to the next stage, that is, analyzing the resulting list of homeopathic remedies with the help of classical repertorization table Homeopathy Pro offers.

The table corresponds to the one used by master homeopaths since the 19th century and helps the doctor stick to correct repertorization principles. While analyzing, the doctor can include or exclude rubrics, change weight/importance of symptoms and review repertorization results from different angles. Also, he has Materia Medica articles at hand to verify prescription – the articles are just one click away from the repertorization table.

At last, the analysis produces the desired result and the doctor comes to the conclusion about the remedy his patient needs. He makes a corresponding note in the program, the patient gets the remedy and leaves. It seems that homeopath’s work is over, but actually it has just started. Homeopathic remedy is no aspirin, it will act for months and it is very important to monitor its action during future visits of the patient or via phone calls or email conversations.

All these aspects are also covered by Homeopathy Pro. All additional conversations are recorded as separate parts of the case file, hence the doctor has a single file that displays all the progress of the case from beginning to the present moment. And should it become necessary to direct the patient to another doctor, ask for colleagues’ help in a difficult case or share a successfully cured case with fellow homeopaths, this case file can be sent by email or transferred to another computer on some mobile carrier.

All this makes Homeopathy Pro a must-have tool for anyone keen on homeopathy – from students and lay people to professional doctors.

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November 1, 2008

Lasik Surgery Homeopathy for a Natural Recovery

If you're suffering from astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia then you will most likely get Lasik Surgery. The procedure alters the cornea, effectively correcting the eye defect. Although statistically low, Lasik surgery has complications that are unavoidable.

This is where Lasik Surgery Homeopathy recovery treatment comes in. It is important to treat a person after lasik surgery to avoid surgical shock or circumvent the effects of surgical shock.

Lasik Surgery Complications

Despite its proven safeness lasik surgery still has potential dangers. They are double vision, halos, glare, and dry eyes, over or under correction, visual acuity fluctuations, and wrinkles in flaps, floaters, debris, surgical shock and many more. All this can be prevented or treated by Lasik Surgery Homeopathy therapy.

Surgical Shock

Most side effects brought about by lasik surgery is caused by surgical shock. The surgical shock it self may be due to bacteria and lack of blood flow, as well as a heart problem. When this happens the eyes and tissues surrounding it won't get enough blood to flow. This in turn will cause a deprivation which will make waste build up around the tissues and the eyes.

Lasik Surgery Homeopathy remedies are: Opium, Carbo Vegetables, Camphora, and Veratrum Album. Opium causes the patient to relapse into complete insensibility; it targets the nerves that have the most injuries. Carbo Vegetables on the other hand is suited for conditions that are intense and desperate in character. Camphora and Veratrum Album will induce rapid prostration. Camphora however is a lot more potent than Veratrum.

Other Complications

Lasik Surgery Homeopathy antidotes also extend to the other side effects like double vision, halos, dry eyes, macular hole, and induced astigmatism. Belladonna is the most indicated remedy to address any problem. When your eyes are greatly inflamed it is a good idea to reach for belladonna as it is the most effective for most eye problems.

If you feel pus coming through after the surgery treat it with Rhus toxicodendron. Rhus toxicodendron is inclined to the care of eyes that is difficult to open even during the evening. For eye infections mercurius is a good remedy. Extreme care is to be taken when administering mercury because it may cause poisoning. Sometimes after surgery a patient may experience intense pain. A good Lasik Surgery Homeopathy medicine is Bryonia. Circumventing bacteria and pus is important for healing so take Pulsatilla.

Remember prevention is better than cure. Go to your local homeopath for his or her recommendations on a Lasik Surgery Homeopathy regimen that you can follow to prevent any complications.

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October 30, 2008

Should Parents Be Treating Children with Homeopathy?

Is your kid a bit skittish when it comes to going to the doctor? Do you usually treat your kid's simple ailments? If your answer to all the questions above is yes, then you definitely have to know something about treating children with homeopathy.

Homeopathy is a natural approach to healing that can greatly impact child care as well as prevention of the onset of diseases. The good thing about homeopathy is that it deals with the physical, psychological, and emotional aspect of every person it encounters. We all know that a child's emotional state is very important, and homeopathy really pays attention to all this.

Doctor's Downfall

Most medicines in the market are tested on adults. The dosages are also measured based on adult responses to the test. Dosages prescribed to children are estimated crudely. The estimations are based on a child's average weight and age in order for doctors to determine the amount to be given to a single child. What's more, doctors prescribe a number of antidotes to be taken all at the same without thought to the effects of all the drugs combining in the child's system.

Will Children Respond to Homeopathic Treatments?

Contrary to people's expectations, treating children with homeopathy have produced positive responses. It's as if a kid's vital energy is attuned to the ways of homeopathy that is why any homeopathic therapy will immediately produce positive results.

The positive aspect of treating children with homeopathy is that, homeopaths will immediately make the child at home by asking questions that make a youngster feel right at home. The questions are probing yet gentle; they are centered on finding out a child's current state of mind, emotional status, and psychological standing during the inception of a certain illness or disease.

A homeopath who is treating children with homeopathy will generally ask question such as: What is hurting the most? What makes it worst, and what makes it a bit better? Queries about family history like what kind of illnesses does a child's parents have as well as his or her siblings are all relevant in the process of identifying the suitable therapy needed.


In Closing

It is sad how minor complaints makes parents immediately resort to drugs when treating children with homeopathy will do a lot more for kids than any medical prescribed medication will. Treating children with homeopathy will create a healthier and better future. The holistic approach of homeopathy will help the kids develop emotionally, mentally and physically as well.

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September 23, 2008

Homeopathic Medicine - Homeopathic Principles and Practices

The principle of homeopathic remedies is known as the "Law of Similars" (or "Like cures like"). What this means is that substances that cause healthy people to get symptoms can cure diseases that have these symptoms.

In conventional medicine, the symptoms are considered to be a manifestation of the disease. The drugs are given to kill the bacteria causing the symptoms. Homeopathic medicine, on the other hand, see the symptoms as the body's attempt to heal itself. It's a positive sign that the body's defense mechanism is trying to fight the disease. It's part of the healing process and hence the symptoms should not be contained or suppressed.

That's why when you use homeopathic remedies, you may feel worse before you feel better. Unlike conventional medicines, homeopathy remedies act first on the emotional symptoms, before they cure the physical ones. In essence, it is the opposite of traditional medicines.

Here is an example to explain the principle of the Law of Similars: Let’s assume you have developed a severe rash. Let’s also assume you have taken a prescribed medication to dissipate the rash. Suddenly you experience side effects from this medication and research its ingredients. Now, let’s assume once again that your spouse has a terrible cold. You find that the ingredients in the medication you took for the rash can get rid of a cold, provided it is prepared by a homeopathic professional and given in a small dose.

Furthermore, anyone who is using homeopathy to cure an illness should be aware that there are certain foods and drinks to avoid because they counteract the remedy’s potency. For example, homeopathic practitioners advise not to drink caffeine or eat anything with mint as this can suppress the remedy and render it ineffective.

When you seek homeopathic remedies from practitioners or pharmacies, remember to ask questions about the remedy. For example: What foods or drinks should be avoided? A homeopathic professional should be able to give you detailed instructions on the use of the remedy and how it affects you according to the information you give them.

Thus, the reason you may feel worse after utilizing a homeopathic remedy may be because you are consuming other ingredients that are in direct conflict with the remedy itself.

Finally, with most prescribed medications, the doctor will tell you to continue to take the medication even though you are feeling fine. Conversely, with homeopathic remedies, the opposite is true. Once you are fine, stop the remedy. If the remedy doesn’t help you, try another. You will feel better, but only after you feel worse.

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September 22, 2008

Homeopathic Acne Treatment Is Slow But Highly Effective

Having acne is something that is neither desirable nor easy since it begins to appear on that part of your body where it can be easily seen and it also attacks the best years of a person’s life and that is the years of puberty. There are so many people affected by acne that it is even common to find school going children struck with the problem and others being quite uncharitable to those affected.

No Need To Use Drugs

It is thus important to find a suitable means of getting rid of acne and trying out homeopathic acne treatment is certainly well worth considering if you want to become free of acne without having to resort to drugs. It would have been fine to use drugs but the trouble with them is that they will attempt only to treat the symptoms of acne rather than underlying causes, which is not as desirable as using homeopathic acne treatment.

Homeopathic acne treatment helps to combat the problem that affects the biggest organ of your body and which could also be symptomatic of other problems that you may not as yet be aware of. Thus, it is easy to see that homeopathic acne treatment is the better option and much superior to drug based treatment since it goes to the very roots of the problem and does not just do a cosmetic job as is the case with drugs.

With homeopathic acne treatment you can get your skin cleansed from the inside out and you can be sure of having a much clearer skin though while using the homeopathic acne treatment you must follow a path that has been chalked out by a person well versed with homeopathy rather than follow any old path.

No doubt, when you choose to undergo homeopathic acne treatment, it will not act quite as fast as drugs do; but, it will show results that are nothing short of being miraculous though you should also have first found out what the problem really is. Then, you can choose from different homeopathic acne treatments such as hepar sulphuris calcareum, calcarea carbonica, antimonium tartaricum and silicea and more.

Another thing you need to remember when using homeopathic acne treatment is to take the right amount of dosage and how often you need to take the medicines depend on the severity of your condition. If you try using homeopathic acne treatment, you should find that it will help you a great deal with the stubborn condition that is known as acne.

 

 

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