The Faculty of Homeopathy Newsletter May 2020

Promoting integrated healthcare

he Faculty of Homeopathy has knowledge and understanding Dr Gary Smyth become a founding member of complementary, traditional and Tof the Integrated Healthcare natural healthcare Collaborative (IHC), which is a • encourage whole-person, collection of leading organisations individualised healthcare within complementary, traditional • raise issues in integrated and natural healthcare. healthcare with government and The IHC was formed following decision makers a recommendation in a report by • develop co-ordinated strategies the former All-Party Parliamentary to help patients access accurate Group for Integrated Healthcare information on integrated entitled Integrated Healthcare: healthcare putting the pieces together. It said that • support the development of a “professional associations representing robust and appropriate evidence complementary, traditional and base natural healthcare should work more • facilitate better access to, and closely together on common issues, choice of, appropriate to share knowledge and experience. complementary, traditional and A formal collaborative should be natural healthcare within the NHS established which brings together • advocate collaboration with major associations to take the field conventional Western healthcare forward collectively.” professionals. Shared belief Commitment IHC members believe that an Faculty president Dr Gary Smyth integrated healthcare service would said: “As a member of the IHC the improve patient experience, bring Faculty is showing its commitment about better patient outcomes, and provide a framework for a more to working collectively with other cost-effective delivery of healthcare key organisations to increase access services. to homeopathy and other therapies, Their shared belief is also outlined promote greater integration with collaboration between the former in the parliamentary report. “The conventional Western medicine, and All-Party Parliamentary Group future of healthcare lies in our health improve patient outcomes.” for Integrated Healthcare and system recognising that physical, Along with homeopathy, many organisations in the field. emotional and mental health are other forms of complementary, intrinsically linked and that only by Objectives traditional and natural healthcare treating the patient as a whole person The new group is bringing together are represented in the collaborative, can we tackle the root cause of illness leading professional associations and including reflexology, medical and deal with the problem of patients stakeholders from complementary, herbalism, traditional Chinese presenting with multiple and complex traditional and natural healthcare, medicine and acupuncture, reiki, conditions.” with the aim of working on common craniosacral therapy and naturopathy. The founding of the IHC builds areas of interest. Its objectives include: To find out more about the IHC on over 30 years of work and • increase public awareness, visit https://www.theihc.org.uk/

Royal Patron HRH The Prince of Wales EDITORIAL

n these uniquely challenging times, When things are difficult there We hope that this will encourage we thought that we would break with is always something to be learned you to reopen your Organon and Itradition and write a joint editorial from returning to our roots, in gain inspiration from the words of from all three of us: your president, Hahnemann’s Organon. Time and Hahnemann and the knowledge that vice-president and operations again one can discover inspiring we are all guardians of a system of manager. clarity just when it is needed, and medicine that has stood the test of We have heard from many of you the depth and beauty of his words time. and are well aware how much good never cease to surprise and delight. We trust that you are keeping well, work is going on in your practices. It is beyond frustrating that we are and as you continue to provide care for We know that you are supporting and not allowed to claim the ability to your patients and your loved ones, that advising your patients, not only about cure anything, but maybe we can you also look after your own health the management of the coronavirus think of the “gentle and permanent and well-being. If you do feel unwell, infection itself but also for the many restoration of health” in the “least don’t forget to contact a colleague for emotional and physical symptoms disadvantageous way” as a worthy homeopathic advice and support, as which arise because of the fear goal. Perhaps we should be using more well as following the government’s generated by the pandemic, the effects of the wise words of Hahnemann, advice. And if you are not sure how to of isolation – resulting in reduced such as “restoration of health” and do this, please feel free to contact the opportunities for contact with loved “sustainer of health” when we write Faculty and we will be happy to help. ones and for exercise – and sadly also about homeopathy rather than the We look forward to keeping in in the mourning of bereaved friends somewhat two dimensional and far contact with all members and to and relatives. less profound “helping to manage healthier and happier times ahead. Homeopathy has a proud tradition symptoms”. in pandemics and we are heartened Hahnemann has plenty to say Dr Gary Smyth, to know that this good work is still about epidemics as well. “In the President carrying on. We do of course wish to investigation of the symptom complex Dr Patricia Ridsdale, harvest as much evidence as possible of epidemic diseases … it makes no Vice-president and there are a number of case difference if something similar has Dr Sara Eames, collection initiatives and projects to ever appeared before under the same Operations Manager offer homeopathy in a wider context. or any other name.” The physician Those of you who receive the “... must explore it for himself from the Faculty’s E-News will already have ground up if he wants to be a genuine, been alerted to information about thorough medical-art practitioner who these projects. If you use email and never puts conjecture in the place of do not yet receive the E-News, please perception and never assumes (without contact Alison Davies our digital carefully spying out all of the disease communications officer at adavies@ manifestations) that the treatment for facultyofhomeopathy.org and she can a case of disease entrusted to him is add you to our circulation list. As news either entirely or partially known.” is fast moving at present, we are trying Hahnemann also stresses that “the to contact you every week via the symptom complex of an epidemic Editor: John Burry E-News and hope that this is proving disease only comes to light through the Consultant Editor: Sara Eames

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99th Faculty of Homeopathy Political support in the European Congress, 8 - 11 October 2020 parliament Given the current restrictions and uncertainties caused by the coronavirus A French politician has made a pandemic, the Faculty council has recently held an emergency meeting to discuss commitment to ensuring homeopathy whether or not the congress can proceed as planned in October. and anthroposophic medicine are We are currently involved in discussions with the venue and are considering a available within European healthcare range of possible options. To ensure flexibility, the current deadlines for abstract systems. submissions and registrations can be disregarded until further notice and we will Michèle Rivasi is an MEP provide another update on the congress in the near future. representing a coalition of Green parties at Brussels. She pledged her support in a foreword she wrote for a report International speaker at published by ECHAMP (European Coalition on Homeopathic and Anthroposophic Medicinal Products) Midlands’ group CPD event that looked at the current state of these therapies in Europe and their potential for growth. In her foreword she says the report confirms the high levels of awareness and long-established use of these medicines in many EU countries. She acknowledges they have an excellent safety profile, a high level of patient satisfaction and an emerging evidence base. The MEP goes on to recognise how the ECHAMP report offers up-to-date data on the industry that highlights the Dr Sujata Naik addresses the Midland’s Group “added value these therapies offer to society in terms of safety, effectiveness, The Faculty of Homeopathy’s Midlands’ discussions about different approaches cost-effectiveness and the environment”. group welcomed two international to developing homeopathy to suit Ms Rivasi concludes: “As a long- guests to its CPD event in January. patients’ needs all across the globe. time attentive user and observer Dr Sujata Naik and Dr Sayali Joglekar- Dr Smyth said: “The presentation of homeopathic medicines, I have Tilak flew in from Mumbai, India, was excellent and the associated direct personal experience of the to deliver a seminar on the use of discussions were very helpful, with important role these therapies play homeopathy in the treatment of skin Dr Naik providing many useful tips within complementary and integrative disorders with a particular focus on and practical advice throughout. We medicine. I am committed to ensuring psoriasis. all left inspired, enthused and looking that they take their rightful place within Also attending the event was forward to putting some of the advice European health care.” Faculty president, Dr Gary Smyth, into practice.” Homeopathic and Anthroposophic who welcomed Dr Sujata Naik and Dr Kulwant Singh Uppal, the Medicinal Products in the EU – Dr Joglekar-Tilak to the country and Faculty’s international members Spotlight on an Industry can be said it was great to be reminded again representative, thanked Dr Naik for downloaded from www.echamp.eu/ of how homeopathy can help in the making the long journey to the UK to treatment of many skin disorders, deliver her presentation. He said it was including psoriasis, and to hear about another successful CPD event in the how these conditions are being treated Midlands. at Dr Naik’s clinic in Mumbai. When the Faculty introduced its Dr Naik said skin disorders are new rules for membership eligibility in the bane of modern life, with psoriasis 2018, Dr Naik became its first affiliate in particular causing great distress to member. She said she looked forward patients. “Homeopathy,” she added, to contributing more to the Faculty and “has great potential for treating or that it was “an honour to belong to this managing cases of psoriasis.” prestigious family”. The event was very interactive with Read Dr Naik’s approach to treating Michèle Rivasi MEP those in attendance taking part in lively musculoskeletal disorders on page 14.

3 NEWS The Faculty issues important advice for the coronavirus outbreak The Faculty of Homeopathy has worked To help increase immunity: with 4Homeopathy – a group of • eat healthily, including at least leading UK homeopathic organisations five portions of fruit and – to produce a set guidelines for vegetables a day homeopaths to follow and disseminate • stay well hydrated to their patients during the coronavirus • take regular, moderate exercise outbreak. • ensure you get enough sleep. Since the the first cases were reported in China at the beginning of Additional measures for which there is the year, Coronavirus – or COVID-19 some evidence for reducing the length – has become a global pandemic sneezes is also emphasised. It’s and/or severity of upper respiratory responsible for tens of thousands important to catch coughs and sneezes tract infections include taking regular deaths. It causes cold or influenza- in a clean tissue where possible. This supplements of probiotics, vitamins C like symptoms and pneumonia. It greatly reduces the spread of droplets and D and Zinc. appears to have the most severe effect and any infective organisms. Tissues Can homeopathy help? on the elderly and people with existing should be disposed of thoughtfully so Homeopathic medicines have been medical conditions, particularly those others do not come into contact with used extensively for flu-like symptoms with respiratory problems. them. Avoid touching other people or and in epidemics around the world. Much of the advice issued by objects until you are able to wash or If you decide to take a homeopathic the Faculty comes from the British sanitise your hands again. medicine, this should be in addition to government’s chief medical officer It is also important to avoid the various measures outlined above and is based around hygiene and touching your face, especially when and should not be your only approach. prevention. you are out and haven’t recently washed Selection of the most appropriate Faculty president Dr Gary Smyth your hands. Viruses can survive on homeopathic medicine is based on said: “We cannot stress strongly enough objects or on our own hands and can an individual’s unique symptoms. that these measures are of the utmost enter our systems through the mouth, However, Gelsemium 30C and Bryonia importance and everyone should be nose and eyes. So avoid touching or 30C are commonly used for flu-like advised to follow them. They are vital rubbing your face with unclean hands. symptoms and have a long-established, both for our own health, and also for Avoid contact with large numbers of traditional usage over many years. those with whom we come into contact.” people, and refrain from close physical Homeopathic options can form one The advice includes frequent hand contact with associates and colleagues part of your approach to the current washing with warm soapy water or such as handshakes or hugs. COVID-19 outbreak but should always high alcohol-based hand sanitisers. It is Self-isolate if you are concerned you be used alongside other measures. If particularly important to wash hands may have contracted the virus. Do not you have symptoms or are concerned after travelling and after blowing your go to your GP or other medical service. that you may have been exposed to nose. Practitioners should always wash Instead, UK members should phone coronavirus, it is important to seek their hands before and after contact with NHS 111 for guidance and maintain appropriate medical advice in keeping patients. Avoid anti-bacterial washes self-isolation until they are advised with current guidelines. without high alcohol content as they otherwise. For further information see do not eradicate viruses. Look for hand There are no scientific trials official guidance from the UK sanitisers containing 65-95% alcohol. available for homeopathic or any other government, the NHS and World Basic hygiene for coughs and treatment for COVID-19. Health Organization.

Liverpool’s charitable clinic moves to a new location Liverpool Homeopathy, the charitable and the Alliance of Registered clinics can be found in Edinburgh, clinic run by the British Homeopathic Homeopaths. The clinic is now Bath, Bristol, Monmouth, Norwich, Association (BHA) in partnership with located at: Winchester and Street in Somerset. the North West Friends of Homeopathy, 47 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EW. There are plans to open additional has moved to a new address in the Liverpool Homeopathy is one of clinics later this year. You can find out city centre. The service is staffed by eight clinics currently supported by more at the BHA website or by calling practitioners from the Faculty of the BHA, offering free and low-cost 0203 640 5903. Homeopathy, Society of Homeopaths homeopathic treatment. The other www.liverpoolhomeopathy.org/

4 NEWS simile • May 2020 • The Faculty of Homeopathy Coronavirus claims the life of a dedicated doctor and Faculty member It is with great sadness that we report the he is still remembered fondly in the hearts death of Faculty member Dr Syed Haider, and minds of many of his colleagues. He was who died from COVID-19 in April. a very special doctor, with a quiet charm, a Dr Haider studied medicine in Pakistan wonderfully mischievous smile, unlimited but devoted almost his whole career to reserves of patience and kindness, and an service in the NHS. He was a GP principal incredible work ethic. We need more people in Romford and worked at the Royal like him, and the world will be a poorer place London Hospital for Integrated Medicine without him.” for 30 years as an associate specialist. He His son, also a doctor, described his father obtained his MFHom in 1988 and had been as “a selfless man driven by his passion for his a loyal Faculty member ever since. It was profession”. so typical of him that at the age of 79 he He added: “Even whilst in hospital was still supporting his patients in general breathing his last, he was urging doctors and practice. nurses to pay attention to other patients rather Many of you who have passed through than him. the hospital in London will remember him “Many at his age would have retired, yet his fondly as he quietly worked his way through huge numbers dedication to his profession was immeasurable.” of patients, in his uniquely modest and good natured way. We have been in touch with his family on behalf of Former colleague Dr Sara Eames said: “Although Syed you all and if any of you would like to send any personal retired from the hospital a number of years ago, I know that messages to them, please contact the Faculty.

Homeopaths attack sceptics with their own prize Every year in Austria a sceptic group in truth an attempt to raise questions studies that support the efficacy of called the Society for the Scientific about who these sceptic groups homeopathy beyond placebo. Investigation of Parasciences (GWUP) represent and their real aims. The homeopaths accuse the announces the winner of the Golden The Austrian Society of Medical sceptic group of fanatical and Board in Front of the Head Award Homeopathy and the Veterinary aggressive lobbying and media work for what they deem as “unscientific Society for Homeopathy justify to discredit proven methods of nonsense”. Their award frequently the award on the grounds that the complementary medicine, which goes to a representative of Austria’s GWUP is trying to agitate against are successfully used by a large homeopathy community. complementary medicine and number of people around the world. However, it now appears Austrian homeopathy without disclosing their Their aim, claim the homeopaths, homeopaths have turned the tables true motives and donors. They say is to position complementary on their antagonists by bestowing the that under the guise of science and medicine in an “esoteric, frivolous 2019 Award for Pseudoscience to the purported “scientific truths” these corner, to curtail plurality and GWUP. “all-knowing” activists, many of whom freedom of choice in healthcare, and But what seems on the surface to are without any medical qualifications, to hinder progress towards inclusive be a light hearted tit-for-tat gesture is deliberately misrepresent scientific medicine”. The Faculty fully adopts remote working during the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has affected every aspect of Faculty’s business continues as normal we have invested our lives, including how we work. To comply with the in Zoom – the online video conferencing service – which government’s social distancing guidance the Faculty of we’ll use for meetings, enabling us to continue with our Homeopathy is conducting its business remotely with all its core activities, even though the situation seems far from staff working from home. normal.” For the Faculty this was quite easy to set up, as most All the Faculty’s telephone numbers and email addresses members of staff and its officers were already working some remain the same. If you have any urgent queries please days at home, but there has also been investment in new contact Dr Sara Eames at [email protected] technology. or [email protected] Operations manager, Dr Sara Eames, said: “To ensure the Telephone: +44 (0)203 640 5903 5 NEWS

Sceptic group drops its legal challenge against the PSA A leading sceptic group has dropped its legal challenge against the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) for renewing the Society of Homeopaths’ accreditation. The PSA is the government body that aims to improve the regulation and registration of people who work in health and care. Earlier this year, the Good Thinking Society launched a judicial review into the PSA’s decision to reaccredit the Society of Homeopaths, claiming it validated what they believe Emily Buttrum, chief executive any implications on health policies. to be unproven remedies, particularly of the Society of Homeopaths, said: In response Helen Whately MP, in connection with the use of CEASE “Accreditation by the PSA ensures that junior minister at the Department therapy. patients can choose to see a homeopath of Health and Social Care, said the Complete Elimination of Autistic belonging to a register that upholds department “does not maintain a Spectrum Expression (CEASE) therapy robust standards. position on any complementary or was developed by Dr Tinus Smits who “We therefore question the logic alternative medicine treatments”. claims to have discovered a possible of recent calls for the society not to be She continued: “The Professional link between many cases of autism and reaccredited, as accredited professional Standards Authority is an independent vaccinations. He says he has for many bodies offer greater protection for the organisation who has responsibility years been successfully treating autistic public, ensuring consistent standards for the accredited registers scheme. children using isotherapy, a form of care. The society is pleased that The PSA is clear that accreditation is of homeopathy using the causative the report and outcome issued by the not an endorsement of a particular substances which are administered in PSA recognise the progressive plans treatment or therapy or its efficacy homeopathic preparation. Although we have put in place to uphold our but ensures that practitioners are part supporters of CEASE therapy say high professional standards and those of a body that works to good practice there is growing anecdotal evidence required by the accredited registers and is committed to protecting the to support Dr Smit’s claims, the scheme.” public.” conventional medical world remains Publicity surrounding the PSA’s Following the PSA’s announcement unconvinced his approach has any decision to reaccredit the society even that conditions were now in place genuine therapeutic value. saw a question raised in the British preventing members of the Society The use of homeopathy as parliament. Conservative MP Andrea of Homeopaths from advertising or part of the therapy has seen many Jenkyns asked the Secretary of State practising CEASE therapy or offering homeopaths around the world train as for Health and Social Care whether the advice on vaccinations, the Good CEASE therapists, including members PSA’s decision to renew the Society of Thinking Society withdrew its legal of the Society of Homeopaths. Homeopaths’ accreditation would have challenge. A legal victory for homeopathy in Germany A German pharmacy has been cleared constituted a misleading claim. see this differently; however, this group of misleading consumers by selling a However, a court in the German of people is unlikely to use such products. particular homeopathic product. town of Darmstadt dismissed the claim. Therefore, there is no case to answer.” The claim was brought under In throwing out the case the judge The judge also stated that, if the Germany’s consumer protection said: “The fact that, due to the extreme ruling had come out in favour of the legislation by opponents of dilution, the material cannot be claimants, it would have affected complementary medicine. identified using current methodologies, further homeopathic products. And The claimants wanted the does not mean that one can assume this, the court argued, would not be in homeopathic preparation HCG C30 – that the material is not, in fact, the interest of the consumer. derived from a protein-based hormone contained in the homeopathic drug. The whole case hinged on whether produced during pregnancy – banned “As consumers who buy or not the label HCG C30 was from sale on the grounds that there is homeopathics are open to its tenets, misleading under German consumer no measurable amount of the hormone they are not being misled by this protection law. The judge asserted that in the product. This, they argued, product. Critics of homeopathy may it is not.

6 The Faculty of Homeopathy’s Facebook page has 10,000 followers. The Faculty’s Twitter account has Why not join them and keep up to date with all the latest Faculty news, 7,804 followers share your news and stay in touch Keep up with the conversations with other members. Log on to www.facebook.com/ http//twitter.com/fohhomeopathy facultyofhomeopathy/ EVENT Impressions from attending my first Faculty of Homeopathy AGM Nurse Florentina who trained in homeopathy at the same time as I did and who is now Beta-Popescu is one preparing to take the MFHom exam. of the Faculty’s newest She was also attending her first Faculty AGM, so it was nice seeing a familiar Being able to meet members. She gives a face; for although everyone was very all these people and personal account of the welcoming, as a new member I could easily have felt slightly lost among a knowing that they Faculty’s AGM. crowd of people who I didn’t really share my passion fter recently passing the know. MFHom exam and becoming I was also delighted to meet and commitment to Aa member of the Faculty of another of my lecturers, Dr Russell Homeopathy, I had the privilege of Malcolm. He also provided excellent homeopathy was for meeting many Faculty members, support during my training and while me both inspiring and lecturers and colleagues at the I was preparing for the MFHom exam. organisation’s Annual General Another person I met was Dr Susan moving. Meeting (AGM) which took place in Dreher-Brogan, a very dedicated and February at the Thistle City Barbican experienced homeopathic physician Hotel in central London. who is a long-standing member of the of the Faculty to give their reports, As a new member who had never Faculty. “Like most people,” she told which can be read in February’s been to a Faculty AGM, I must admit me, “when I first started to practise edition of simile. The different I was looking forward to the occasion homeopathy I had underestimated officers had their own individual style with great excitement. Being able to how much of an impact it would have of doing this, which combined to meet all these people and knowing on my patients and consequently on make it interesting, informative and that they share my passion and my career as a doctor. The Faculty entertaining. What struck me while commitment to homeopathy was for contributes so much each year to listening to their reports was their me both inspiring and moving. ensuring that high quality training in shared commitment to homeopathy My involvement with homeopathy homeopathy is available to healthcare and the work they do on behalf of began more than three years ago, professionals.” the Faculty. And it’s important to when I first met the Faculty’s The Faculty family remember that these officers do this operations manager, Dr Sara Eames, Faculty president Dr Gary Smyth work for the Faculty membership who subsequently became one of warmly welcomed everyone to the in addition to running busy clinical my lecturers. It was Dr Eames who AGM, before going on to announce practices. whetted my appetite for homeopathy the names of those who had become The Faculty’s accounts for the through an introductory one-day MFHoms, VetMFHoms and Fellows previous financial year were approved course, and I can say that she played a over the last 12 months. Dr Smyth and Dr Lee Kayne was elected notable role in my decision to follow commented that the MFHom is more unopposed as treasurer. It was then this path and I’m so grateful for all her than a world renowned qualification announced that earlier that day the support during my years of study. – it is also an indication of an ongoing members’ committee had met and held Old friends and new relationship and membership of the a secret ballot to elect a new convener. The evening began with a drinks Faculty family. I was really quite That vote resulted in two members reception, allowing people to meet, emotional when my name was called receiving the same number of votes. network and catch up with colleagues out and I was invited to the front Following discussions and subsequent in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. of the audience to be personally approval by the Faculty council, a Incidentally, as I walked into the congratulated by Dr Smyth. decision was made to share this role reception area for the AGM, I had the In presenting the annual review, between Dr Edward Thompson and pleasant surprise of meeting a doctor Dr Smyth called upon several officers Ms Karen Hooton.

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The president’s address totally new path in In his address Dr Smyth reflected on her own life. And how some of the activities of the previous this self-discovery year. He said without doubt the has led her to seeing highlight was the announcement patients as individuals in June 2019 of HRH The Prince of and not just as a set Wales as Patron of our organisation. of symptoms. This, This is an enormous honour and has of course, reinforced generated considerable interest both in one of the main the UK and abroad. tenets of homeopathic Dr Smyth then referred to a speech case taking that given by Sir John Weir (1879 – 1971) at requires the L to R: Dr Sara Eames, Dr Gary Smyth a previous Faculty AGM. Sir John Weir practitioner to be and Dr Patricia Ridsdale is one of the Titans of homeopathy concerned with and and was Faculty president from 1943 pay attention to the – 1945. Speaking all those years ago whole person. he said: “I would like to appeal to you After the lecture all for loyalty to the Faculty and all there was a further that it stands for. It means much to the opportunity to president and council of any society socialise when drinks to have the sympathetic interest and and canapés were co-operation of its members, and served. the presence of a full gathering is I learned a lot stimulating not only to the individual from attending my but to others.” first Faculty AGM. Dr Smyth spoke about the heritage The Faculty is not like we have received from Faculty other professional Members take their seats at the AGM members and great homeopaths of the membership past, and repeating Sir John’s words organisations; he “ … urged us at all costs to preserve it is more of a that heritage, enlarge and develop it community made for the future generations of medical up of very special men”. and committed Quoting another excerpt from individuals who Sir John’s speech, Dr Smyth said: through some turn of “It should be the intention of every fate have discovered member to take some active part in homeopathy and the business of the organisation, and it its power to relieve brings out the best that is in him.” suffering and heal Dr Smyth stated that as we look the sick. Dr Julie Geraghty delivering the forward to another year together, I’m proud to be Richard Hughes’ Memorial Lecture these words are as applicable today a member of the as when Sir John first delivered them Faculty. As well as and should be a challenge to all providing education Faculty members and to anyone who and training in is associated with the discipline of homeopathy, I believe homeopathy. it brings like-minded Quoting another excerpt from A memorial lecture people together to give them the The AGM was followed by the annual Sir John’s speech, Dr Smyth strength to overcome Richard Hughes’ Memorial Lecture the challenges we as which was given by Dr Julie Geraghty, said: “It should be the intention homeopaths face and who until recently was the Faculty’s enable us all to make of every member to take some medical dean. She reflected on 25 a real difference to years of homeopathic practice and active part in the business of the people’s health and what homeopathy has taught her about lives. organisation, and it brings out the the world we live in. It was a very personal and moving lecture in Florentina best that is in him.” which Dr Geraghty talked about Beta-Popescu how homeopathy had opened up a MFHom

159 CASE STUDY Between life and death Dr Ghizlaine Case analysis Tuesday 26 Sept: Before going to Ghallab is an the hospital I decide to take some ophthalmologist and remedies with me. I make a quick repertorisation with the symptoms president of HUMA, the described by the girl’s aunt. Hahnneman Unicist • Eyes, yellow Moroccan Association. • Face, yellow • Skin, yellow – jaundice icterus Here she shares a • Abdomen, inflammation – liver remarkable and hepatic • Stomach, vomiting yellow inspiring case. • Generalities, coldness, lack of vital heat his is the short case history of a five-year-old girl hospitalised Dr Ghizlaine Ghallab If I cross all these rubrics I get the with acute fulminant hepatitis B following 18 remedies: Phosphorus, T Chelidonium, Arsenicum album, with encephalopathy. The medical eat anything. Her fatigue worsens with prognosis was very serious and she the appearance of an icterus, diarrhoea China officinalis, Bryonia, Natrum needed a liver transplant or die. The and vomiting. sulfuricum, Sepia, Mercurius, Hydratis, Aconite, Iodum, Crotalus history of the disease was related to me Friday 22 Sept: She is hospitalised horridus, Carduus marianus, by the girl’s aunt on the tenth day of in the department of infectious Kalium bichr, Plumbum, Phytolacca, the illness. Homeopathy allowed her to paediatrics. heal quickly without sequela. Leptandra virginica and Arsenicum Saturday 23 Sept: The doctor tells The family is very poor and live iodatum. the parents that the diagnosis is in the countryside. On a journey to I go through them one by one fulminant hepatitis B with hepatic Casablanca to visit the five-year-old’s reading Phatak’s repertory and I encephalopathy. They cannot give any older sister the girl became very tired. decide only to take those that have a drugs, her liver has been destroyed by Her condition quickly worsened and strong affinity for the liver. the virus and probably her only hope is she was diagnosed with fulminant I take with me five remedies: to go abroad for a liver transplant. hepatitis B. She soon found herself Phosphorus, Chelidonium, Natrum The family is devastated by this between life and death. sulfuricum, Leptandra virginica and news, and almost in mourning as they Carduus marianus. At around 5pm I Here is how it happened. don’t have the means for such a therapy. go to the hospital. Sunday 17 Sept 2017: The little girl The doctor is reluctant to tell the I go directly to see the girl in her travels with her parents from her home parents that their daughter will die hospital room without meeting the in the countryside to visit her older Monday 25 Sept: I met the girl’s aunt doctors or nurses caring for her. On sister in the city of Casablanca. who tearfully told me her story. At first entering the room I see a prostrate Monday 18 Sept: She begins to be tired I am sad and sympathise. From what little girl, lying in her bed, with a and to vomit. I’m told I believe the girl’s condition simple infusion of saline or glucose. is beyond any therapeutic remedy. She is almost unable to move, too weak Tuesday 19 Sept: Her condition does Then I said to myself that I must try to answer or to open her eyes, almost not improve. She is very weak with homeopathy – after all she has nothing in a pre-coma. Her skin from head to no appetite. Her parents take her to a to lose. I proposed to the aunt that I toes is a yellow-orange colour, along doctor who diagnoses hepatitis, tells go to the hospital to see her niece the with the conjunctiva, the tongue and her to rest and gives some vitamins following day at the end of my private the mouth.

Wednesday 20 Sept: The girl cannot ophthalmology consultations. I read the medical report: hepatitis B

10 simile • May 2020 • The Faculty of Homeopathy fulminant, hepatic encephalopathy Furthermore, for 95% of patients therapeutic approach of all doctors. with high level of transaminase ALAT/ I had only a few categories of drugs to Key words: Fulminant hepatitis B, ASAT 3540 (normal less than 35 UI/L). prescribe, juggling between antibiotics, Hepatitis, jaundice, transplant On my smart phone I take a look anti-inflammatory corticosteroids or Dr Ghizlaine Ghallab at the application Complete Dynamics antihistamine drugs. Ophthalmologist and read what Phatak writes about In this acute stage 1 case, the most the five remedies that I had brought urgent need was to find a remedy with with me. a strong affinity for the affected organ Leptandra virginica I read about Leptandra virginica. It (here the liver). I didn’t really ask about It affects the right side of the liver, affects the right side and liver, causing her sleep, dreams, food preferences, as causing haemorrhages due to liver haemorrhages due to liver affections. this was an acute case and the patient affections. Burning in hepatic region. Burning, in hepatic region. Bilious was comatose. It is possible that the Bilious states. Weakness, hardly able to state. Weakness, HARDLY ABLE TO other remedies that I quoted would stand and walk. Jaundice. STAND or WALK, jaundice. have worked too – homeopathy is Aggravation: Worse: Cold drinks. I did not have a valid argument to really generous. Motion. Periodically. Wet weather. eliminate Chelidonium or Natrum- Amelioration: Better: Lying on sulfuricum, but this last sentence made abdomen; on side. me decide on Leptandra virginica. Mind: Hopeless; despondent and I put some pellets of Leptandra drowsy; with hepatic affections. 200C in a small bottle of water and Head: Dull frontal headache; with asked the mother to give two spoons aching navel. per a day for three days. To reassure Eyes: Smarting and aching in eyes. myself more than anything, I tell the Mouth: Tongue, yellow, or black aunt that if the young girl has any vital down centre. force left, it may help. Stomach: Craving for cold drinks which worse burning and aching in Wednesday 27 Sept: I am very worried stomach. Sinking at the pit of stomach. about this poor young child, so early Leptandra virginica Meat and vegetables disagree. in the morning I call the aunt who tells Abdomen: Sore or dull burning me that this morning her little niece This case reflects what Burnett ache over liver or near gall bladder; opened her eyes and asked for an apple says: “Death is often, at the start, in extending down over bowels to and a banana, when previously she had a particular organ, i.e. local, and if navel or towards left scapula or not eaten for six days. For the family the part be saved in time life may be along spine, which feels chilly. Liver it was a miracle and I knew that the preserved. In the acute process the swollen transversely. Acute liver game was won. value of a particular organ strikes one conditions. Gallstones. Constant dull Sunday 1 October: I call the aunt who often very forcibly, there may be no aching in umbilical region. Stools; tells me that the little girl has recovered need of any constitutional treatment; muddy, watery; TARRY OR BLACK; well. The doctors have authorised her the one suffering part may be the FOUL. Stingy, waxy or spurting, discharge from the hospital because whole case, and in many chronic cases in the morning; with pain at navel. of the normalisation of the blood test certain organs claim and must have Dysentery; after diarrhoea. Prolapsing (transaminases), and the general state special attention.” piles; with haemorrhages. Jaundice, of her health. They didn’t understand The other point is that this little with clay coloured stools. Feeling as what had happened. The family didn’t girl was saved by an inexpensive if something was passing out of the say anything about the homeopathy. remedy. If the parents had had the rectum. Two years later, I hear the girl enormous means to travel abroad Urinary organs: Red or orange is fine and developing and playing to try to get a liver transplant for coloured urine, with dull aching in normally. She didn’t even have the their daughter, it would have been lumbar region. six months of tiredness that patients necessary to find a compatible donor; Female: Menses; suppressed usually suffer after hepatitis. then she would have spent her whole or retarded, with liver affection. life on immunosuppressors and Discussion Leucorrhoea; warm, watery; runs down corticosteroids, suffering all the sides- This very severe case of acute hepatitis the limbs; from ulceration of the os. effects associated with the long-term that was treated successfully in Heart: Soreness at. Pulse slow and use of these drugs. five days has convinced me that full. homeopathy is the most powerful Conclusion Extremities: Pain in Sciatic nerve medicine. Homeopathy is an ecological and (left); worse on sitting. Nails very thin, As an ophthalmologist who has economic medicine, able to treat the soft and splitting. practised allopathic medicine for 20 entire planet at little cost; to treat the Fever: Chilly along the spine and years, I realised that patients were majority of the poor population; to down the arm. mostly not cured from acute episodes, make savings for governments around Relations: Related remedies: Bapt; but just revert to chronic disease. the world. It should be a part of the Card-m; Chion. Complementary: Phos. 11 INTERVIEW Working towards the greater integration of homeopathy in the healthcare systems of Europe The Faculty of physicians and pharmacists, advised already, but not enough in our view, me to study homeopathy. I am still not enough to express its potential Homeopathy is thankful for this excellent advice, fully. a member of the without it I would probably have The World Health Organization changed my job. (WHO) has recognised this and this European Committee As a general practitioner I use was the reason it issued its strategic of Homeopathy (ECH). homeopathy in my daily prescriptions plan 2014 to 2023 for traditional and because it gives good results for most complementary medicine (TCM), Dr Hélène Renoux of the conditions I have to treat. But urging its member states to facilitate is a French GP and of course I still use conventional and supervise the integration of TCM medicine when needed. I see myself as by setting quality rules regarding their president of the ECH. an artisan with valuable extra tools in practice and training. Here she talks about my bag. At European level, the ECH was What are the aims of the ECH? exactly on the same wavelength when her career and the The European Committee for endorsing the European Standard work of the ECH. Homeopathy (ECH) represents CEN - EN 16872, which specifies the medical doctors with an additional minimum requirements for medical doctors with additional qualification in How did you first become interested qualification in homeopathy homeopathy and their services. in homeopathy and what made you throughout Europe. It comprises pursue it professionally? around 40 associations in 25 countries. How does the ECH ensure the highest After graduating as a medical doctor Other members are pharmacists, standard of homeopathic practice and I first spent several months as a researchers or scholars sharing professionalism is being delivered by humanitarian doctor in Pakistan, our goal which is the integration its members? working with Afghan refugees. On of homeopathy within the global For many years the ECH has issued returning to France it seemed no healthcare system. guidelines on how homeopathy should longer possible for me to continue ECH partners also work with be taught at post-graduate level. practising medicine in the usual way. EFHPA, which represents European ECH accredited schools have to fulfil For in Pakistan I had experienced associations of patients/users of demanding criteria which constitute strongly committed and meaningful homeopathy. This means ECH strives a real guarantee that the diploma- medical practice, and I needed to give to support good quality training and holders have a real and sufficient more sense to my work as a physician. research in homeopathy, and helps to knowledge. I wanted to meet the expectations protect the availability of high quality The ECH guidelines for training of my patients, and I was looking homeopathic medicinal products have been used as a basis for the mirror for a way to do it. The “ready-made across the whole European continent. committees that worked on the CEN recipes” that I had learned from my What steps are being taken to see document in 2015/2016. They are the medical training and was applying homeopathy fully integrated into the result of many years of shared work daily were not always helping my health systems of Europe? and experience among the most skilled patients and therefore not satisfying to Actually homeopathy is integrated homeopathic teachers throughout me as a doctor. Friends of mine, both in the European heathcare system Europe.

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agencies from the European Economic Dr Hélène Renoux Area. Despite the hostility towards homeopathy from some medical professionals and scientists, are you optimistic for its future and, if so, why? At times it is difficult to remain optimistic in the face of the terrible challenges the world is facing regarding health and the environment. We cannot be pleased with the current situation which is causing the deaths of so many people. Obviously this questions the choices that have been made in terms of health and environment management. What have been the ECH’s main researchers in the field of homeopathy Hopefully, this should create achievements in recent years? in Europe. It supports their work, awareness among our governments, Apart from the CEN project, which is which is crucial as much for clinical policy makers and scientists that indeed one the ECH’s greatest recent validation as for the exploration of the the current paradigm has failed. In achievements, other important projects mode of action of homeopathy. this regard homeopathy has its role are ongoing. The pharmacy sub-committee to play, which has been for too long The ECH operates a number of is currently working to establish impeded by prejudices. Homeopathy is important sub-committees. The guidelines for the homeopathic a sustainable, environmentally friendly provings sub-committee has developed, training for pharmacists, and is medicine, and the moment has come to together with the other main cooperating with a number of recognise it. homeopathic associations, guidelines other organisations, such as the Dr Hélène Renoux for homeopathic proving that should Homeopathic Medicinal Products President of the European be used by regulators when registering Working Group (HMPWG) under the Committee for Homeopathy homeopathic medicinal products. European umbrella of HMA (Heads The research sub-committee brings of Medicines Agencies), a network of For more information about the ECH together some of the most prominent both human and veterinary medicines’ visit www.homeopathyeurope.org

Have you something to say? If you have news or an interesting case study to share. Or if there is something you want to get off your chest. Why not contribute to simile? simile is your newsletter, so we would like to hear from you. Please contact the editor John Burry at [email protected] CASE STUDY Using homeopathy for musculoskeletal disorders can deliver significant results

Dr Sujata Naik is a Clinical progression and prognosis First aid depends on the following key Certain homeopathic remedies could leading international factors: be helpful as first aid in management of injuries, sprains or spasms through homeopath and • Does the problem arise from the symptom amelioration and reducing joint, tendon, ligament or muscle? researcher, and the first the inflammation, swelling and • Is the condition acute or chronic? ecchymoses. Here, choose a remedy affiliate member of the • Is the condition inflammatory or having a sphere of action specifically Faculty of Homeopathy. non-inflammatory? on the musculoskeletal system Here she provides a • What is the pattern of affected and having clinically proven its areas/joints? efficacy in the said condition. synopsis of her talk • What is the impact of the Remedies like: condition on the patient’s life? on “Musculoskeletal • Arnica montana – first remedy Homeopathic approach to MSDs Disorders and following falls, blows, contusions, Musculoskeltal disorders include a concussions, after traumatic Homeopathy” which wide range of ailments from traumatic injuries, sprains. she delivered to the to degenerative, inflammatory, • Hypericum perforatum – for infective to autoimmune. A multi- injuries to nerves, punctured Faculty of Homeopathy dimensional approach tailored to incised or lacerated wounds, arrests Midlands group in treat the particular condition could be ulceration and sloughing. implemented. While individualisation • Rhus toxicodendron – spraining or September 2019. based on totality of symptoms remains straining tendons, affection of the cornerstone of homeopathic fibrous tissue. he term musculoskeletal prescription, certain specific remedies • Ruta graveolens – lameness after disorders (MSDs) covers any may need to be administered in certain sprains especially of wrists and Tinjury, damage or disorder of the conditions especially mechanical ankles. joints or other tissues in the upper/ injuries. • Symphytum officinale – acts on lower limbs or the back. MSDs include: The following broad classification joints, tendons and periosteum. upper limb disorders, lower limb could prove helpful in determining the Useful in non-union of fractures disorders and back pain. MSDs are line of homeopathic treatment and the and after blows from obtuse objects . common and the risk of developing remedies prescribed under different Very useful for traumatic injuries to them increases with age. circumstances: the eye.

Classification of MSDs

Origin Nature Duration Distribution Articular Inflammatory Acute Localised Non-articular Non-inflammatory Chronic Wide-spread (Systemic)

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• Bellis perennis – useful in injuries to deeper tissues after surgery, associated with muscular soreness and lameness. Useful for exudation, Pathology of cervical spondylosis stasis and cellulitis. Acute In acute exacerbations of chronic disorders – for example: rheumatoid Degeneration of intervertebral disc arthritis, gout, muscle spasm in cervical spondylosis – it is important to give symptomatic relief to the patient. Here the indicated remedy is based on the presenting totality. Reduction in Disc Spaces Peripheral Osteophyte The acute homeopathic remedy helps Formation give symptom relief to the patient and may open up the case for further constitutional prescribing on the next follow up. • Colchicum autumnale – for gout. • Bryonia alba – for acute pain, Secondary Involvement Impingement Pressure inflammation of affected joint > of Posterior on Nerve on by rest Intervertebral Joints Root Spinal Cord • Nux vomica – in acute muscle spasm from cervical spondylosis.

Chronic In chronic conditions, constitutional prescribing is the hallmark for true Neck Radicular pain in Signs of Cord homeopathic similimum. Only pain Upper Limbs Compression detailed case taking, analysis and repertorisation can result in accurate prescribing. Several autoimmune conditions like psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosis, It helps to maintain general well-being ankylosing spondylitis have periods including appetite, thirst and sleep. It of natural exacerbations and natural may also help to restrict the need of remissions. The discerning homeopath NSAIDS and analgesics. must work around these modalities Cervical spondylosis when selecting the remedy. A remedy that covers the Cervical spondylosis is a constitutional totality of the patient common chronic condition of and also has an affinity for the the neck involving: musculoskeletal system could give • The vertebral bodies long-term relief and could also slow (osteophyte down disease progression. formation), Supportive • Intervertebral Homeopathy could be used in discs (deformation, conjunction with the conventional disc herniation), mode of treatment in conditions and of advanced pathologies like • Adjacent ligaments. severe rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthroses, psoriatic arthritis, It is osteoarthritis of cervical spine. seropositive ankylosing spondylitis According to the 2010 Global Burden and advanced prolapsed intervertebral of Disease study neck pain was the disc. fourth leading cause of years lost to It helps to reduce post-surgical disability. It is more prevalent among symptoms like nausea, acidity, sleep women and the prevalence of neck disturbances and urinary complaints. pain peaked in middle age.

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Homeopathic treatment for Siblings healthy. The patient lives with cervical spondylosis wife and a seven-year-old daughter in The homeopathic remedy should be Mumbai. aimed not only at giving symptomatic The patient has a strong desire for relief, but to also slow down the eggs and sweets. He’s been a heavy degenerative progression of the smoker for more than seven years, cervical spine and to help strengthen smoking two packets of cigarettes a the ligaments of the neck. day. Thermal state: chilly (showers with hot water and needs a thick blanket A case of even in summer). Calcarea carbonica Life situation and mind Three-month follow up – Nov 2015 cervical Patient had inter-state love marriage. Had one episode of acute pain and spondylosis Patient is originally from Tamil Nadu stiffness following physical exertion at A 34 year-old-male, executive head of while his wife hails from Rajasthan. work. Pain << by slightest movement of marketing in a private firm, presented Cultural differences led to many neck >> by rest 3+, >> hot fomentation. in August 2015 with pain in the neck disputes in marriage. This causes region which he had suffered for three immense stress to patient. Has become Treatment: Bryonia 30C, four pills years. Pain at nape of the neck with irritable and short tempered of late. three times a day for three days was stiffness and tingling and numbness He is not able to concentrate at work, prescribed. Experienced relief within in both upper extremities. Has been leading to anxiety and restlessness and 24 hours. Was monitored on Sac taking NSAIDs for one year without sensation of internal chilliness. Patient lac for six months during which the significant relief. also worries a lot about his health. patient reported no episodes of pain or Says even after surgery his complaint discomfort. of rhinitis did not improve. And now Six-month follow up – Feb 2016 he also suffers from neck pain. Gets Pain and stiffness at nape of neck anxious when neck pain starts as it reduced significantly. Anxiety had further affects his work and routine reduced remarkably and recurrent Repertorisation episodes of rhinitis have also decreased The repertorisation was based on the considerably. following rubrics: Observation 1. Complete, Mind, Anxiety health Calcarea carbonicum has a special about affinity for glands, skin and bones. For 2. Complete, Mind , handle things chilly, overweight individuals with anymore cannot, overwhelmed low bone health, chronic deficiency by stress of calcium and low vitality. Profuse 3. (Murphy) Clinical, colds tendency perspiration, scrofulous tendency to catch and taking cold easily are some of the 4. Complete, General coldness, lack important characteristics. Rheumatic Cervical spondylosis of vital heat pains from exposure to cold damp 5. Complete, Extremities, pain weather, needs covering << slightest exertion. Calcarea carbonicum Modalities rheumatic: weather cold from 6. Complete, Generalities, exercise, covered the entire case in totality and Pain << cold weather << physical therefore proved to be the correct exertion. exertion, Agg 7. Complete, Generalities: Food and prescription. Medical history drinks: Sweets desires Recurrent episodes of rhinitis followed by sinusitis since early childhood. Treatment: Calcarea carbonica 30C, A case of Rhinitis << cold weather, change of three doses on three consecutive days, ankylosing weather. Patient was diagnosed with a followed by Sac lac, four pills twice a spondylitis day for four weeks. deviated nasal septum and underwent A 21-year-old civil engineering student septoplasty surgery in 2009 for the One-month follow up – Sept 2015 presented in March 2016 with pain same. No relief from upper respiratory Pain and stiffness at nape of neck in both hips radiating to legs. Patient episodes even after surgery. decreased remarkably. Tingling and experienced pain in lower back Family history numbness reduced by 50%. Had radiating to right hip ten months ago. Father is 62 years old and suffers from superficial episode of cold but did Gradually both the lower extremities diabetes mellitus. Mother 59 years old, not lead to sinusitis. Treatment given: were affected. On investigations he healthy. Father’s older sister passed Sac lac four pills twice a day for three tested positive for HLA-B27 and was away from cancer two years ago. months. diagnosed as a case of ankylosing

16 simile • May 2020 • The Faculty of Homeopathy spondylitis. The patient complains up on his dream of becoming a civil the episodes which gave him relief. of difficulty in sitting or standing for engineer. He worked hard to pursue The patient was also asked to report more than half an hour due to pain. it and got a scholarship. He feels bad every alternate day during that period. He also complains of pain in right about missing his studies and site Overall, patient is feeling better. He shoulder and in both metacarpo- visits due to his ill-health. He does not says he feels calmer and better as he phalangeal joints. express his feelings much, especially was able to take and pass his exams. Pain << in morning, after getting when angry. He likes to keep to One-year follow up – March 2017 up from sleep and >> after movement. himself, does not interact with anyone For the last two months the patient Pain is also accompanied by stiffness and denies food too. Loves music, has not experienced any further in lower back. Patient has been on TNF especially soft devotional songs, as he improvement in his pain and stiffness. blockers, analgesics and antacids as says this makes him feel better. He also said that he still feels angry. advised by rheumatologist for the past Repertorisation Aurum metallicum was repeated as a six months. The repertorisation was based on the single dose in 1M potency. following rubrics: After this last prescription, within 1. Complete, Mind Industrious, two weeks the pain in both metacarpo- Mania for work phalangeal joints was getting 2. Complete, (Mirilli’s themes) progressively better. The pain in lumbar Ambition region and lower extremities was also 3. Complete, (Mirilli’s themes) reduced. Patient is calmer and carrying Conscientious his routine very well, including make 4. Complete, Mind, Anger: Ailments site visits. The use of analgesics has from, Agg tapered substantially over 12 months. 5. Complete, (Mirilli’s themes) Music The patient continues to be under 6. Complete, Generalities, Music: observation. Amelio 7. Complete, Mind, Sadness: Music: Amelio Ankylosing spondylitis 8. Murphy, Mind, Sensive, mental, Oversensitive, emotional, (See Medical history generals, chapter) The patient suffered from tuberculosis 9. Complete, Extremities, Pain: Hips in 2011 and received treatment for one 10. Complete, Back, Stiffness: Lumbar year. Typhoid in 2014. In early 2015 the region Aurum metallicum patient contracted malaria falciparum. 11. Complete, Generalities Pain: In September 2015 ankylosing Morning: waking on or after Aurum metallicum spondylitis was diagnosed. 12. Complete, Extremities, Aurum metallicum (metallic gold) is Tuberculosis: Hips Family history a very deep acting remedy with strong Patient stays with his parents and Treatment: Aurum metallicum 30C, affinity for blood, glands and bones. older brother. Patient’s father is a bus three doses on three consecutive days. Indicated in chronic pathological conductor for state transport while his Three-month follow up – June 2016 conditions like Pott’s Spine (TB), mother is a homemaker. Father is 53 Patient noted marked reduction in pain osteomyelitis, bone cancers, chronic years old and also under conventional especially in the shoulder and both inflammatory and autoimmune treatment for ankylosing spondylitis metacarpo-phalangeal joints. Pain has conditions like MS, systemic lupus since last few years. Mother is 46 reduced in lumbar region too. Patient erythematosus and ankylosing years old and healthy. Elder brother is is now able to sit for almost two hours spondylitis. On the mental level, 24 years old, healthy and works as a without severe pain while he can hopelessness, depression are hallmark pharmacist. stand for around 45 minutes without symptoms. Aurum metallicum, when Personal history pain. Patient’s attendance in college given at the right time, can reverse the The patient has a strong desire for spicy has improved slightly. Still unable to state of hopelessness, relieve the patient food. He rquires covering throughout visit construction sites. Stiffness has of his symptoms and take him to heights the year. Prefers warm water for reduced slightly. of creativity as observed in this case. bathing throughout the year. Does Six-month follow up – Sept 2016 Inference not like air conditioning. Thermally The patient had exams since his last The above cases illustrate the valuable – chilly. Sweating is moderate and follow up appointment. Sitting for long contribution of homeopathy in mostly in groins. hours studying caused two episodes the treatment of musculoskeletal Mind of severe pain and stiffness – “flares”. disorders, both as an alternative as well Despite the lower financial conditions Arnica 30C, four, three times a day for as an adjuvant therapy. of the family, the patient never gave one week was prescribed during both Dr Sujata Naik

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