Archivio: Pubblicazioni
Homeopathy at a Turning Point
In the Hippocratic conception, medicine is a synthesis of technique, philosophy and humanism, but in essence it is nothing more than the expression of the living being to counter predestination. Its foundation is the dose–response relationship that... [Leggi...]
Working with patients’ treatment expectations – what we can learn from homeopathy
The usual homeopathic remedy, “globules,” does not contain any pharmacologically active ingredient. However, many patients and practitioners report beneficial effects of homeopathic treatment on various health outcomes. Experimental and clinical ... [Leggi...]
Principles in Practice
Several key principles of homeopathy feature in this issue of the journal. The first of our papers, however, features the physiological principle of preconditioning, whose specific example here is enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal ste... [Leggi...]
Stem Cell Secretome Modulated by Arsenicum album 30C Ameliorates Lipopolysaccharide-induced Cytokine Storm in Blood Mononuclear Cells in vitro
Background The therapeutic effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their secretome can be enhanced by means of physical, chemical and biological preconditioning. Arsenicum album 30C (AA30) has been one of the leading homeopathic medicine... [Leggi...]
Evidence from the Use of Solvatochromic Dyes Indicates that Bulk Pure Water does not Potentise
Background Whilst it is assumed that water plays a crucial role in homeopathy, it is unclear what specific functions water has in the generation, propagation and maintenance of homeopathic potencies. Solvatochromic dyes have demonstrated themselves... [Leggi...]
Homeopathic Medicines in the Management of Dermatophytosis (Tinea Infections): A Clinico-epidemiological Study with Pre–post Comparison Design
Background Dermatophytosis is a common fungal infection of the skin and nails. Insufficient data exist regarding the clinico-epidemiological profile of dermatophytosis and the usefulness of individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) for patients v... [Leggi...]
Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Feasibility Trial
Introduction This study aimed at examining the feasibility issues of comparing individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) with identical-looking placebos for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods Forty eligible patients participated in this... [Leggi...]
Probabilistic Reasoning in Homeopathy Practice and its Implications for Clinical Research
The principle of similitude put forward by Hahnemann has challenging practical consequences in the selection of the right homeopathic medicine for a patient. According to this principle, only the medicines that best fit the totality of the symptoms o... [Leggi...]
The Three Powerful Traditions of Thinking that Constitute Homeopathy
By means of a historical, classical philological and philosophical approach, this paper attempts to demonstrate that homeopathy is based on three powerful traditions of thinking, which can be traced back to Ancient Greece's pre-Socratic era. Actually... [Leggi...]
Successful Treatment of a Fibromyalgia Patient Using a Homeopathic Preparation of Cannabis sativa
Background Homeopathy has been used in observational and controlled studies to treat patients with fibromyalgia (FM), but none has previously used the remedy Cannabis sativa. Case History A 51-year-old female patient presenting with diffuse pain ... [Leggi...]
