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We have websites for 10 diseases already up and are adding diseases weekly. For more information see Find NaturalTreatment.com/info or contact Michael Quinn at 415-460-0322 [email protected] Join now and begin receiving patients to your listing in 48 hours or less! Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 / SIMILLIMUM 1 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 2 Simillimum Editor: Neil Tessler ND, DHANP Membership: Jo Ann Adams Marketing: Marybeth Buchele-Moseman Simillimum is a journal published by naturopathic physicians for all people interested in Homeopathy. It is dedicated to the practice of clas- sical Homeopathy as formulated by Samuel Hahnemann in the Organon of Medicine. The editors encourage homeopaths of all professions and backgrounds to write. Accounts of cured cases, essays, articles and let- ters to the editor are welcomed. The journal is published in March, June, September and December. Material must be submitted eight weeks prior to publication (the first of January, April, July, or October) to be considered for the coming issue. General HANP membership is open to everyone, and includes a subscription to Simillimum. Postal address: Email address: Simillimum Editor, c/o HANP office [email protected] 1412 W. Washington St. Phone: (208)-336-3390 Boise, Idaho 83703 Fax: (208)-367-9242 www.healthy.net/hanp HANP Board of Directors: Mona Morstein ND, DHANP Gregory Pais ND, DHANP Neil Tessler ND, DHANP Robert Ullman ND, DHANP Gary Weiner ND, DHANP Executive Director: Brent Mathieu ND, DHANP Fall 2002 Volume XV Issue 3 Simillimum (ISSN 1526-1964) is published quarterly by the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians, 1412 W Washington St., Boise, Idaho 83703 Subscription price in USA is $50 ($47 for subscription, $3 for dues), Canada $55 ($52 for subscription and $3 dues), and outside North America $65 ($62 for subscription and $3 dues). Periodicals postage paid at Portland, Oregon. Advertising: Marybeth Buchele-Moseman (715)-231-6068 Postmaster: Send address changes to Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians, 1412 W. Washington St., Boise, Idaho 83703 2 SIMILLIMUM / Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 3 Contents LETTERS TO THE EDITOR................................................................5 HANP REPORT.......................................................................................9 Brent Mathieu ND, DHANP EDITORIAL: A QUESTION OF BALANCE ....................................11 Neil Tessler ND, DHANP INNOVATION AND FUNDAMENTALISM IN HOMEOPATHY....17 Richard Moskowitz M.D. USING VITAL SENSATIONS TO CONNECT THE DISTURBED VITAL FORCE AND THE SIMILLIMUM: A MODEL CASE ....................................................................49 Jeff Baker ND, DHANP, CCH A SERIOUSLY BUSY WOMAN: A CASE REPORT.......................68 Jonice M. Owen D.C., F.A.C.O., C.Hom ANXIETY AND URINARY RETENTION IN A CHILD .................75 Gary Weiner ND, DHANP THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HOMEOPATHY: AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID MUNDY..........................................................85 by Jan Scholten MD CONFESSIONS OF A NEO-CLASSICIST........................................93 Krista Heron N.D., DHANP Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 / SIMILLIMUM 3 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 4 BOOK REVIEW: BRIDGING THE GULF BETWEEN HOMEOPATHY, SCIENCE, AND MODERN MEDICINE............................103 DIRECTORY OF DIPLOMATES..................................................... 109 CALENDAR.........................................................................................115 We honor our supporters and contributors! Supporting members: Stephanie P. Wilson, Eugene OR Denice Smith, Seattle WA Contributing member: June Riedlinger, Boston MA Editor: Neil Tessler ND, DHANP Graphic Design: Jason McMillan © 2002 SIMILLIMUM, The Journal of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. All rights reserved. 4 SIMILLIMUM / Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Colleagues, With the recent changes in the HANP and a greater possibility for inclusion and openness, I no longer feel that resigning from the HANP is the path I would like to take. I can't speak for others, but for me per- sonally it was never about finding fault with how others practiced home- opathy. I have a sincere desire to contribute and share from my experi- ence, which had become nearly impossible under the "old regime." So, although I am no longer a member of the board, I would like to do what I have felt unable to in the past few years, which is to be an active member of our organization. It is my intention to make submis- sions to the journal and to offer presentations at future case conferences, providing, of course, that my work is deemed acceptable. It is also my hope that others, who have felt alienated or on the fringes, folks who have either left the organization or may be on the brink of leaving, may, like myself, once again either rejoin or rededicate them- selves to the HANP in a spirit of camaraderie for the betterment of our- selves, our patients and homeopathy as a whole. Long live homeopathy, the spirit of Hahnemann and our enthusiasm to grow as practitioners of our sacred science. Sincerely, Jeff Baker Dear Editor, Although it was quite painful to read the back and forth debate in the Summer, 2002, issue, it was also invigorating to read so many pas- sionate and cogent letters from fellow homeopaths. I felt honored to be a "fly on the wall" as I listened to good people expressing themselves well. However, it was sad that some people took these issue so per- sonally and that others felt that all homeopaths should practice like they do. Worst of all, some people felt that they must leave HANP because cer- tain other people do not agree with their understanding of how homeopa- thy "should" be practiced (as though there can be only one way to do so). Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 / SIMILLIMUM 5 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 6 Ultimately, we must realize that our field is strong and secure if we can openly and candidly engage in the debate that was printed in this last issue. It is my hope that we will be invigorated by our divergence of opinion. By seeing another way of doing homeopathy, we each get a bet- ter sense of what makes sense to each of us. May we take this pain of dis- cord and utilize the principle of similars to heal ourselves. May we respect the "symptoms" of disagreement, and may we see these symptoms as a way that we are trying to achieve a new level of understanding and health. Dana Ullman MPH, Berkeley, CA. 6 SIMILLIMUM / Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 7 Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 / SIMILLIMUM 7 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 8 Leading the way in Alternative Medicine The British Institute of Homeopathy Homeopathy, Clinical Nutrition, Women’s Health, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Pathology & the Nature of Disease, Herbology, Differential Diagnosis, Bach Flower Therapy, Casetaking, Anatomy & Physiology, and Veterinary Homeopathy. The British Institute was established in 1987. With over 10,000 students in 75 countries, we are the largest and most respected center of learning in the world. For more information or for a free prospectus Call (800) 498-6329 Fax (800) 495-8277 or visit our website: www.britinsthom.com 8 SIMILLIMUM / Fall 2002 Volume XV No. 3 Assembly_FINAL 11/8/05 1:05 PM Page 9 HANP REPORT Brent Mathieu ND, DHANP Executive Director Simillimum, as the journal of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians, voices the theory and practice of our Diplomates. The HANP represents eclectically trained doctors of natural medicine that specialize in the practice of homeopathy. Simillimum’s mis- sion statement dedicates its publication to classical homeopathy based on the Organon. These facts partially explain the nature of the controversy presented in recent Simillimum issues. Letters published in the Winter 2001, Spring and Summer 2002 issues by Drs. Saine, Wright, others and myself have discussed the histor- ical and present discord at the root of this controversy. The discord exists between pure homeopathy based primarily on the Organon, and innova- tive, sometimes speculative, theory and practice that expands homeopa- thy beyond Hahnemann’s conception, and strict inductive method. Then add to the mix the influence of eclecticism/naturopathic medicine (vitalis- tic green allopathy) from ND training, and we can understand how this controversy arises. Co-Editors Barbara Osawa and Peter Wright resigned because of criticism of their adherence to the principles of pure homeopathy in reviewing the quality of cases and selection of articles. Neil Tessler has taken on the challenge of setting a new direction for Simillimum as acting Editor. Jeff Baker, Andre Saine and Peter Wright have resigned from the HANP Board, each for different reasons that related to the controversy. I appreciate the efforts of Barbara Osawa and Peter Wright as past editors, as well as Peter’s years of service on the HANP Board and wish them well in their endeavors.