Study Guide for 150 hour class homeopathy Flashcards
Underlining a case
3 lines - symptoms that come up spontaneously
2 lines - symptom that is spontaneous but less clear and intense
1 line - symptom that is elicited by questioning
When evaluating a case look for symptoms that are…
Strange, rare and peculiar - not common
Look for what is UNIQUE
What is BETTER, WORSE, CRAVINGS/DESIRES, TEMPERATURES
What are common symptoms?
they lead a homeopath to determining a diagnosis
are distinguishable from SRP symptoms and are less important.
What is a Polycrest
it is a remedy with well proven symptoms, on the whole body. A remedy that is commonly indicated and well prescribed in clinical practice.
Clinical homeopathy vs Constitutional Homeopathy
BOTH: focuses on symptoms not diagnosis
Pace of healing depends on the vital force
If the potency is not correct the risk of aggravation is greater
Uses clinical dx and case analysis
CLINICAL: A case can be taken in 15-30 mins
Uses lower potencies (6c, 12c, 30c, 200c)
Uses totality of symptoms but not always on all levels
Follow ups are needed, 24 hours
CONSTITIUTIONAL: Focuses on totality of symptoms on all levels.
Uses all ranges of potencies
An initial interview can take 90-120 mins
Follow up needed, every 6 weeks
National certification needed.
Isopathy
Isos=Same, Homios=Similar
The remedies are made from the same substance that caused the disease.
There have not been PROVINGS done with Isopathy
Generally not curative
Potency and Dilution Factors
X=D(ecimal)=1/10 1 part MT, 9 parts water/alcohol, succuss 1X
C(entesimal) 1/100 1 part MT, 99 parts water/alcohol, succuss 1C
(1c/99 parts water/alcohol, succuss=2C
M 1/1000
LM=Q 1/50000
Homeopathy has an extended shelf life
No expiration date as long as remedies are kept free of moisture, strong odors/substances, magnetic fields and direct sunlight
Agrovados number
is the point a dilution loses its original substance. 12C=24X(10^24) 10 to the 24th power
Law of Infinitesimals (6.023x10^23)
Constatine Herring
is the father of Homeopathy in America
Samuel Hahnemann
founder of Homeopathy
Herrings LAW OF CURE
Symptoms disappear in the order they appeared. Symptoms move from more vital organs to less vital organs. Interior body to exterior. Top of body down.
All cure starts from within and from the head down and reverse order from which symptoms appear. If symptoms goes in Reverse Order indicates and Incurable Patient.
Center of Gravity of a case
focuses on the physical, mental, emotional levels
Antidotes
MRI, mint (Nat Mur), vinegar (Sepia), sulphur (Chamomilla)
Provings
were developed to research and study the healing properties of homeopathic remedies. First done by Hahneman
Complementary remedies
related to one another and follow one another well to complete an action. (ex. calc carb and then belladonna)
A strong vital force
will show a clear/clearer remedy picture and a greater likelihood to need less remedies to complete the case. The more CLARITY the greater indication of cure.
5 Top Factors used to assess Vital Force
Center of Gravity
Age
Heredity
Sensitivity
Suppression
What is a Nosode?
made from diseased tissue
What is a Sarcode?
made from healthy tissue
What are remedies?
made from plant, animal, mineral, imponderable
Flower Essences
were developed by Edward Back in 1930s. They primarily work on mental and emotional levels.
Complex Formula
use lower potencies so the frequency of dosing is more frequent. Like Boiron
Law of Similars
Homeopathy is built on Like Cures Like.
What is Tituration
It is the process of making a homeopathic medicine. A small amount of insoluble source material is placed in a mortal with milk sugar and ground up in a mortal for one hour to give you a 1C.
Disruption in homeopathy
is a reaction to a wrong remedy. It disrupts the organism by changing/shifting the remedy picture. The patient feels no improvement.
Plussing
is referred to as increasing the potency of a remedy while in your own home.
Liga Medicorum Homeopathica International
The largest International Homeopathic organization. Began in Geneve, Switzerland on Sept 10, 1925 by 14 homeopathic physicians from 9 countries. Currently there are members from 76 countries.
A Burgi Group
is a combination of more than one remedy, at the same potency, in a given formulation
Drainage remedies
are in the formulation of 3X or 3C. Lower potencies are more for organ support
Dr. Schuessler
developed tissue cell salts. There are 12 mainly used.
What kind of side effects can allopathic drugs create!
mask the symptoms of the patient, antidote an action of a homeopathic remedy and create interactions with other drugs.
