Miasms

Question 1

the law of similars

Answer 1

a substance that causes a particular array of symptoms in a healthy person will cure those symptoms when they arise in the course of an illness

Question 2

which law states that a substance that causes a particular array of symptoms in a healthy person will cure those symptoms when they arise in the course of an illness

Answer 2

the law of similars

Question 3

the minimum dose

Answer 3

the ideal dosage is the smallest amount that will produce a curative response

Question 4

which law states the ideal dosage is the smallest amount that will produce a curative response?

Answer 4

the minimum dose

Question 5

the single remedy

Answer 5

only one remedy is given at a time

Question 6

the individualized remedy

Answer 6

the ideal remedy is the one that best matches the individual symptom picture in its totality

Question 7

defining principles of homeopathy

Answer 7

the law of similars
the minimum dose
the single remedy
the individualized remedy

Question 8

potentization

Answer 8

potentization is a process of repeated steps of dilution + succussion (agitation)

Question 9

constitutional treatment

Answer 9

constitutional treatment takes the whole person into account addressing chronic or recurrent problems as well as the mental and spiritual traits of the individual

Question 10

Herrings Law

Answer 10

The Law of Cure

• Symptoms move from more vital to less vital organs
• Symptoms move from within outwards
• Symptoms move from above downwards
• Symptoms resolve in reverse order of appearance

Question 11

Antidote

Answer 11

a substance or influence which interferes with homeopathic treatment.

Question 12

Differentiate b/t the PSORA cutter and the SYCOTIC cutte

Answer 12

Psora cuts to fit in and Sycotic cuts for attention

Question 13

2 PSORIC remedies

Answer 13

Psorinum and sulfur

Question 14

2 SYCOTIC remedies

Answer 14

Argentum and Kali Sulphuricum

Question 15

Describe the physical characteristics (at least 5) of PSORA walking into your office.

Answer 15

Lack of Energy, flushed face-pale and red, very red lips, slouches, warmly and plainly dressed, shy

Question 16

You are in a club and notice someone walking up to you to ask you to dance. You know this person is SYCOTIC-how do you know? (I’m looking for general/physical characteristics and any other observable charac.)

Answer 16

1-we’re in a club, probably chewing the ice in his drink, large features (hands, feet, nose)-larger than life, always moving, lots of hair everywhere, Broad palate, big red lips

Question 17

What would you make PSORA for dinner?

Answer 17

Quiche with meat and cheese and lotsa butter with something sweet and creamy for desert.

Question 18

What would you make SYCOSIS for dinner?

Answer 18

Salty ham with sauerkraut and collard greens w/ACV

Question 19

What are the pains of a PSORA person like? type? description? modalities?

Answer 19

• PSORA complains of various physical ailments BUT lives into their 80’s and 90’s.
• Suffer from headaches, sleeping problems, poor digestion, stomach pains and restlessness
• Problems are FUNCTIONAL

Question 20

What are the pains of a SYCOTIC individual?

Answer 20

• Enlargement, swelling, warts, growths grow quickly where they are not supposed to
• Might be sick but has to move around
• Spasmodic, paroxysmal pain in mm., stiffness, soreness > w/ movement
• Lower abdominal area ;strong inflammation

Question 21

List 2 examples of a PSORA individual and tell me why they are PSORA

Answer 21

Edith Bunker-shy, timid, subservient

Belle from Beauty and The Beast-Cares for others, shy, fears being judged

Question 22

10. List 2 examples of a SYCOTIC individual and tell me why they are SYCOTIC.

Answer 22

Barbra Streisand-Diva, Big nose, center of attention

Charlie Sheen-throws tantrums, wild, loves nightlife