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Introduction to Homeopathyin the context of the COVID 19 pandemic

Nicholas Nossaman, M.D., D.Ht.

American Institute of Homeopathy

April 16

th

2020

Brief description of the principles of

homeopathy

How it is different from mainstream medicine

Homeopathy in Epidemics/Pandemics

The

COVID 19 Virus

Homeopathic

treatment in

epidemics

Homeopathic

medicines as adjunctive

treatment

Other helpful

measures

Samuel Hahnemann 1755-1843

Homeopathy

does work—that we know—

(1) from clinical experience

(2) from research evidence—clinical and lab research—nanoscience

What’s required for success is faithfully applying the principles

Hahnemann Monument Scott Circle, Washington, D.C.

How it is different from mainstream medicineIndividualization—person oriented vs. disease oriented

Emphasis on unique reaction of the individual to the illness

stimulus

Provings

of the

medicines

Resonance

/ Simillimum Principle (degree of similarity

)

Acute and chronic

disease

Case-taking, case analysis,

follow-up

Essential

consideration of uncommon & characteristic symptoms

Homeopathy in Epidemics/PandemicsIn an 1813 typhus epidemic, Hahnemann treated 183 affected patients and none died, compared with a 15% mortality rate in those not treated with homeopathy

.

Homeopathic treatment (by Hahnemann—see

genus epidemics

--) in a European cholera epidemic in 1831, and by others in a later cholera epidemic in Cincinnati in 1849 resulted in death rates of 1-2%, compared with 50% mortality rate for mainstream medical treatment

.

Adolph

Lippe

, a homeopathic physician, reported a death rate of zero in the patients he treated for malignant scarlet fever in 1849, compared with a death rate of 90% in those treated with mainstream medicine.

Homeopathy in Epidemics/Pandemics, cont.Three homeopathic physicians in Philadelphia reported no deaths in nearly 300 patients they treated for malignant diphtheria, compared with a 50% mortality in those treated by non-homeopaths.

Dr.Saine

also described similar major differences in death rates from the 1918-1920 influenza epidemic, as well as smallpox, meningitis, typhoid and yellow fever epidemics.

In 2007-2008 in Cuba, a

nosode

prepared by homeopathic pharmaceutical protocol was administered to the population in 3 of the 15 provinces in order to mitigate the leptospirosis epidemic at the time. The agent was prepared from the bacterium causing leptospirosis and administered based on an extension of the simillimum principle. A dramatic decrease in the incidence of the disease resulted.

The COVID 19 VirusWhy it’s especially deadly

Rapidity

of spread

Communicability

in

asymptomatic infected individuals

Naïve

population

Rapidity

of deterioration

Aggressive relapses

Stages of severity

Severe

pathology

Complications of treatment

Impact on populace

Homeopathic treatment in epidemicsBasic principles are

the

same: looking

for striking

(uncommon, individualizing) symptoms in

the midst of the constellation of the totality of

symptoms.

Keynotes

Mentals

, modalities and generals besides specific and common symptoms

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentGenus

epidemicus

and

homeoprophylaxis

S

o far

, reports from observations

by a worldwide team

of homeopathic physicians

observing and

prescribing

successfully for

COVID 19 patients indicate improvement from a range of

medicines and no single one, yet, emerges as the

genus

epidemicus

, though

Bryonia

,

Arsenicum

A

lbum and

Gelsemium

have helped frequently.

There are four world wide repositories where data of such clinical experiences are being recorded, with the

ultimate

goal of publication of the results.

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentCharacteristics of some frequently indicated medicines are listed below. If we can help to mitigate the severity and progression of the disease by our adjunctive measures, we will be performing a significant service.

“The

b

ottom

line.... keep people in stages 1 or 2 and out of the ICU  by doing what homeopathy does

best”

(Dr.

Punzo

).

It’s often helpful to administer

Oscillococcinum

™ in one to two doses at the first sign of possible symptoms, then—if no better—to go on to more individualized medicines.

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentCharacteristics of some of the most frequently indicated medicines:For now, it would be good to have at least the following medicines, and to choose one that most closely matches the symptoms that are listed below if

one develops

flu-like symptoms that could be caused by the COVID-19 Virus. References [2,3 and 4] below contain more details regarding the medicines which may be considered

.

Bryonia

Alba

keynote is: worse with

any motion

, better with pressure including lying on the painful part, thirsty and tends to like coolness and wants to be left alone. Painful cough, crushing headache, dizzy on rising

up

Arsenicum

Album

if one is very restless, and changing position frequently despite feeling weak; anxious, fearful of being left alone, great fear of death, thirsty for small quantities, worse after midnight, burning pains better with hot applications.

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentEupatorium Perfoliatum if the strongest symptom is intense muscle or, especially, bone aches, thirsty for cold drinks, feels worse when moving but is restless, cough worse at night

Gelsemium

Sempervirens

if the strongest symptom is

tremendous weakness

, with lack of thirst, and

often with out of proportion dread ,with

an indifference to surroundings, drowsiness and heavy eyelids also worse in muggy weather

.

Phosphorous

has fear and anxiety (worse when alone) chilly and thirsty for large quantities of cold drinks, and comforted by touch, attention, and reassurance. Affinity for the lungs.

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentYou may also want to consider:Antimonium Tartaricum a rattling cough, with little sputum produced because of weakness; worsening shortness of breath, flaring of the nostrils and a sensation of drowning. These symptoms would require an emergency room visit, indicating a likelihood of pneumonia—take a dose on the way to the ER

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentThe above medicines are more commonly available in the 30c potency in an index finger sized

(10 dram) vial

. (Take 2 tablets or 4 to 6 pellets [depending on which form the medicine is sold] 3 times a day, for one day, of whichever of the above medicines seems to fit your symptoms most closely. If no better at all, try another of the medicines, if some better, wait and re-dose if you

even start to become worse

again)

Homeopathic medicines as adjunctive treatmentHealth

food stores and pharmacies are selling out of these and you may need to order from

Natural Health Supply

in Santa Fe (888-689-1608

),

OHM Pharma

in Texas (940 325-4797) ,

Washington Homeopathic Products

in Berkeley Springs WV (800-336-1695) or

Hyland’s Homeopathic

(800)

624-9659, Hahnemann Laboratories (888)-427-6422 and Homeopathic

Educational Services (510)649-0294

Other helpful measuresHydrotherapy

Breathing

strategies (Reference [1] below

)

Table of more detailed symptoms (

Watson--in Castro),

reference [2] below

)

Others

(see

Herscu

reference [3] below

)

HydrotherapyIt is more desirable, rather than using anti-inflammatories for pain and fever like Ibuprofen, Advil, Aspirin, Tylenol, to use hydrotherapy in the following manner:

Hot and Cold Foot Baths with Epsom Salts (if you have them) in the water. Soak feet in very hot water (not scalding) with the water level above the ankles. Renew the heat in the water and remain with feet in water for five to ten minutes. Follow that by running cold tap water over your feet for at least 30 seconds or up to a minute or even soaking your feet in the cold water. Then wrap feet in fluffy towel and lie down and rest for a half an hour.

HydrotherapyThis can be repeated as frequently as necessary. The goal is to stimulate circulation and response to inflammation without suppressing the body’s process of healing. (see reference [5])

Another mode of hydrotherapy: Put on cotton socks which have been soaked in cold tap water and wrung out. Cover those with wool socks and get under the covers. Over a few hours the socks will dry out and the procedure can be repeated.

(1) https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/04/299015/uk-doctor-shares-life-saving-breathing-technique-for-covid-19-patients/

(

2)

https

://www.homeopathycenter.org/outbreak-update-miranda-castros-thoughts-and-

recommendations

/

(3

)(

Google): Epidemic updates from Paul

Herscu

ND, MPH

(

4)Andre

Saine

ND,

DHt

Much more detailed and complete information on

pandemic and possible medicines:

https://youtu.be/l4Zo7nj02Po

Resources and References

Resources and References (cont.)

(

5) https

://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/30/1932651/-Useful-information-if-you-do-get-sick (from a retired respiratory therapist—good info)

(

6) Dr

.

Saine’s

website: homeopathy.ca

(

7) American

Institute of Homeopathy website: homeopathyusa.org