Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines For Healthcare Professionals

1. A Boiron Online Presentation Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines For Healthcare Professionals

2. Why Learn About Homeopathy? Homeopathic medicines are regulated as drugs by the FDA. Public interest increases. There is a need for reliable and trusted sources of information. Homeopathic medicines are safe and reliable.

4. Raw materials: Minerals Vegetable Animal origin Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States: official compendium Chemicals, drugs, hormones…

5. Liquid form Dilution Plants are macerated with alcohol and water Insoluble substances are first diluted in lactose Raw Materials Finished Product

6. 3C 1C 2C 30C 10% 10% 1% 1% C scale succussion succussion succussion 1% 10% Mother Tincture succussion succussion succussion X scale 2X 3X 4X 30X This well-defined, controlled and validated manufacturing process ensures the medicine’s reliability.

8. Which of the following statements is correct? One incorrect answer will disappear after a short while. Homeopathic medicines are herbs Homeopathic medicines are dietary supplements Homeopathic medicines are regulated as drugs by the FDA Homeopathic medicines are made of concentrated plant extracts

9. Highly diluted homeopathic solutions have different physical properties than plain water. Study on thermo-luminescence of lithium chloride 15C (10-30 dilution) Rey L.R. Thermoluminescence of ultra-high dilutions of LiCl and NaCl, Physica A, 2003; 323 67-74 Study on nuclear magnetic resonance of silica 12C (10-24 dilution) Demangeat J.L., et al. Low field NMR Water Proton longitudinal relaxation in ultra-highly diluted aqueous solutions of Silica-Lactose prepared in glass material for pharmaceutical use, Appl. Magn. Reson, 2004; 26, 465-481

10. Action of Aspirin in Ultra-low Doses Doutremepuich C., et al.: Thrombogenic properties of ultra low dose of acetylsalicylic acid in vessel model of laser induced thrombus formation Thrombosis Research 1994;76:225-229 Mesenteric arteriole of laparotomizedrat 1/15th second argon laser beam destroys 1 or 2 cells of the intima. Aspirin at high concentration (100 mg/kg) reduces platelet aggregation. Aspirin at ultra low dose (9C, 15C, 30C) increases platelet aggregation and increases thrombus area.

11. Inhibition of Basophile Degranulation Belon P., et al. Inhibition of human basophile degranulation by successive histamine dilutions: results of a European multicentre trial. Inflammation Research 1999; 48:S17-S18. Degranulation Sensitized Basophile Antigens Less Degranulation Histamine 15C Homeopathic dilutions of histamine significantly inhibited basophile degranulation when compared to a H2O reference (p<0.0001).

12. Sudden onset of fever Red, painful throat Dry throat, thirst Fever Red, hot face Headaches Profuse sweating Malaise Photophobia Treatment Belladonna 12C General Signs Signs particular to the patient : Sore Throat Diagnosis Patient’s Modalities

13. Sudden onset of fever No thirst Dry throat, thirst Stinging, burning pain Red, hot face Swollen throat Profuse sweating Pain relieved by cold Photophobia Apis mellifica 12C General signs Signs particular to the patient Red, painful throat Fever Headaches Malaise : Sore Throat Diagnosis Patient’s Modalities Treatment

14. Which statement is correct? One incorrect answer will disappear after a short while. The choice of a homeopathic medicine is based on the patient’s semiology. The homeopathic method doesn’t take in account the medical diagnosis. High concentrations of toxic substances can reverse the course of the disease. Modalities are signs that are common to all patients for a given syndrome.

15. Materia Medica Active Substances (Strains) • Description - Origin • Pharmacological Properties • Toxicological Properties • Experimental Action • Modalities • Indications - Dosage

16. Low Dilutions Medium Dilutions High Dilutions 6C 9C 12C 30C More diluted Similarity between Pharmaco- and toxicological signs, experimental action Patient’s semiology and modalities High similarity many symptoms: local, general, behavioral Low similarity few local symptoms

17. Which statement is correct? One incorrect answer will disappear after a short while. A 30C dilution is stronger than a 6C. Low dilutions are more appropriate to relieve local signs. A 6X dilution is 10 times more diluted than a 7X. A 6X dilution is 100 times more diluted than a 7X.

18. Intense pain Allergic rhinitis Insect sting Warts Acne PMS High fever Sore throat Dry cough More frequent Less frequent 5 pellets every 15 minutes 5 pellets every hour 5 pellets 2 times a day Dosage Less intense Intense symptom Decrease frequency with improvement

19. Which statement is correct? One incorrect answer will disappear after a short while. One generally gives 5 pellets to adults and 2 to children. The homeopathic pellets must be chewed. Intense and acute symptoms must be treated with frequentdoses of homeopathic medicines. The action of homeopathic medicines is body-mass dependant.

20. Possibilities of Homeopathic Medicines They can also be used to treat chronic and recurrent conditions. They are most effective when given at the onset of symptoms. They can be used alone or to complement allopathic medicines. They do not interfere with conventional therapy. They are very well-tolerated.

21. Limits of Homeopathic Medicines The condition must be reversible. The patient must be capable of reacting. There must exist a homeopathic medicine corresponding to the signs displayed by the patient.

22. Very low risk of side effects or contraindications above 4C or 8X. Advantages of Homeopathic Medicines No masking of symptoms or interference with tests. Stimulates the normal physiological response.

23. Which statement is correct? One incorrect answer will disappear after a short while. Homeopathic medicines cannot be taken along with conventional medicines. Above 4C or 8X, the risk of side effects is very low. Homeopathic medicines can heal irreversible lesions.

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