Taking homeopathy seriously
02/02/11 12:55
The debate over homeopathy rages on! I just read this article in the Huffington Post in which Nobel Prize winner Luc Montagnier (the virologist who discovered the AIDS virus) explains why he supports homeopathy. The article cites a fair bit of research into homeopathy, which makes for a great read if you want to learn more. Thanks Theresa Jahn, ND for sending me the link!
The article makes some great points in favour of homeopathy that I wanted to highlight:
Reading through the comments on this article, I also found a link to this page on frequently asked questions about homeopathy. This is a really detailed Q&A on all the most-asked questions about homeopathy and is a great place to start if you want to learn about this wonderful modality. Enjoy!
The article makes some great points in favour of homeopathy that I wanted to highlight:
- “Most clinical research conducted on homeopathic medicines that has been published in peer-review journals have shown positive clinical results,(3, 4) especially in the treatment of respiratory allergies (5, 6), influenza, (7) fibromyalgia, (8, 9) rheumatoid arthritis, (10) childhood diarrhea, (11) post-surgical abdominal surgery recovery, (12) attention deficit disorder, (13) and reduction in the side effects of conventional cancer treatments. (14).”
- “In addition to clinical trials, several hundred basic science studies have confirmed the biological activity of homeopathic medicines. One type of basic science trials, called in vitro studies, found 67 experiments (1/3 of them replications) and nearly 3/4 of all replications were positive. (15, 16).”
- Homeopathy “gained widespread popularity in the U.S. and Europe during the 19th century due to the impressive results people experienced in the treatment of epidemics that raged during that time, including cholera, typhoid, yellow fever, scarlet fever, and influenza.”
- “High dilutions of something are not nothing. They are water structures which mimic the original molecules."
Reading through the comments on this article, I also found a link to this page on frequently asked questions about homeopathy. This is a really detailed Q&A on all the most-asked questions about homeopathy and is a great place to start if you want to learn about this wonderful modality. Enjoy!
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Homeopathy: cure or con?
14/01/11 12:02
Tonight CBC Marketplace will air a report called Cure or Con? on homeopathy. Even though the report has not aired yet, there are lots of comments! From what I can tell from their preview, I doubt that these journalists have actually investigated homeopathy in-depth and that their “research” is likely a waste of time and money. I look forward to watching it to see what they have done.
I use homeopathy as part of my practice with great results and have written blogs about it on this site. If you are interested in learning more about homeopathy, start with my blog Homeopathy primer. For information about research into homeopathy, check out Homeopathy literature review.
What most people consider research is often only the tip of the iceberg as far as information goes. True “evidence-based medicine” encompasses clinical experience as well! Check out my blog Is evidence-based medicine compatible with naturopathic principles for a more a discussion on this topic and my blog Mythology of science-based medicine for even more insight into medical research.
I use homeopathy as part of my practice with great results and have written blogs about it on this site. If you are interested in learning more about homeopathy, start with my blog Homeopathy primer. For information about research into homeopathy, check out Homeopathy literature review.
What most people consider research is often only the tip of the iceberg as far as information goes. True “evidence-based medicine” encompasses clinical experience as well! Check out my blog Is evidence-based medicine compatible with naturopathic principles for a more a discussion on this topic and my blog Mythology of science-based medicine for even more insight into medical research.
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Ch ch ch changes!
02/10/10 16:49
I have lots of news to share!
Now accepting patients at two practice locations
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Website updates
I’ve made some changes to the information available on this website by adding my practice information and more about my own practice philosophy, interests, and modalities. There will also be new blogs coming up soon!
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Now accepting patients at two practice locations
I am excited to announce that I am accepting patients at Rosedale Natural Health Clinic at Yonge and St. Clair and Kew Beach Natural Health Clinic on Queen Street East. Check out the Appointments link on the left for more information and to book an appointment.
Website updates
I’ve made some changes to the information available on this website by adding my practice information and more about my own practice philosophy, interests, and modalities. There will also be new blogs coming up soon!
Have a question? Great idea for a blog topic? As always, I appreciate any feedback and ideas you can provide! Please contact me at kwhimster@wavelengthwellness.com.
Social networking
Do you tweet? So do I!
Like me?