Study Guide for 150 hour class homeopathy

Question 1

Underlining a case

Answer 1

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

Question 2

When evaluating a case look for symptoms that are…

Answer 2

Strange, rare and peculiar - not common
Look for what is UNIQUE
What is BETTER, WORSE, CRAVINGS/DESIRES, TEMPERATURES

Question 3

What are common symptoms?

Answer 3

they lead a homeopath to determining a diagnosis
are distinguishable from SRP symptoms and are less important.

Question 4

What is a Polycrest

Answer 4

it is a remedy with well proven symptoms, on the whole body. A remedy that is commonly indicated and well prescribed in clinical practice.

Question 5

Clinical homeopathy vs Constitutional Homeopathy

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Isopathy

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Potency and Dilution Factors

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Homeopathy has an extended shelf life

Answer 8

No expiration date as long as remedies are kept free of moisture, strong odors/substances, magnetic fields and direct sunlight

Question 9

Agrovados number

Answer 9

is the point a dilution loses its original substance. 12C=24X(10^24) 10 to the 24th power
Law of Infinitesimals (6.023x10^23)

Question 10

Constatine Herring

Answer 10

is the father of Homeopathy in America

Question 11

Samuel Hahnemann

Answer 11

founder of Homeopathy

Question 12

Herrings LAW OF CURE

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Center of Gravity of a case

Answer 13

focuses on the physical, mental, emotional levels

Question 14

Antidotes

Answer 14

MRI, mint (Nat Mur), vinegar (Sepia), sulphur (Chamomilla)

Question 15

Provings

Answer 15

were developed to research and study the healing properties of homeopathic remedies. First done by Hahneman

Question 16

Complementary remedies

Answer 16

related to one another and follow one another well to complete an action. (ex. calc carb and then belladonna)

Question 17

A strong vital force

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

5 Top Factors used to assess Vital Force

Answer 18

Center of Gravity
Age
Heredity
Sensitivity
Suppression

Question 19

What is a Nosode?

Answer 19

made from diseased tissue

Question 20

What is a Sarcode?

Answer 20

made from healthy tissue

Question 21

What are remedies?

Answer 21

made from plant, animal, mineral, imponderable

Question 22

Flower Essences

Answer 22

were developed by Edward Back in 1930s. They primarily work on mental and emotional levels.

Question 23

Complex Formula

Answer 23

use lower potencies so the frequency of dosing is more frequent. Like Boiron

Question 24

Law of Similars

Answer 24

Homeopathy is built on Like Cures Like.

Question 25

What is Tituration

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

Disruption in homeopathy

Answer 26

is a reaction to a wrong remedy. It disrupts the organism by changing/shifting the remedy picture. The patient feels no improvement.

Question 27

Plussing

Answer 27

is referred to as increasing the potency of a remedy while in your own home.

Question 28

Liga Medicorum Homeopathica International

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

A Burgi Group

Answer 29

is a combination of more than one remedy, at the same potency, in a given formulation

Question 30

Drainage remedies

Answer 30

are in the formulation of 3X or 3C. Lower potencies are more for organ support

Question 31

Dr. Schuessler

Answer 31

developed tissue cell salts. There are 12 mainly used.

Question 32

What kind of side effects can allopathic drugs create!

Answer 32

mask the symptoms of the patient, antidote an action of a homeopathic remedy and create interactions with other drugs.