tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25186231670497421962024-03-12T18:04:11.839-04:00Science of Homeopathy"treat the Person, not the Disease"Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-12533714673662206602010-11-22T20:46:00.004-05:002010-11-22T20:57:19.837-05:00Chronic Sinusitis ~ a Clinical Study<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TOse5CvuIKI/AAAAAAAAAIc/x8oW8RXzUCE/s1600/sinusitis-pain1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TOse5CvuIKI/AAAAAAAAAIc/x8oW8RXzUCE/s400/sinusitis-pain1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542557731747930274" /></a><br />Homeopathic treatment of patients with chronic sinusitis: <br />A prospective observational study <span style="font-weight:bold;">with 8 years follow-up!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Background:</span><br />An evaluation of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Homeopathic</span> treatment and the outcomes in patients suffering from sinusitis for ≥12 weeks in a usual care situation.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Results:</span><br />The study included 134 adults (mean age 39.8 ± 10.4 years, 76.1% women), treated by 62 physicians. Patients had suffered from chronic sinusitis for 10.7 ± 9.8 years. Almost all patients (97.0%) <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">had previously been treated with conventional medicine</span></span>. For sinusitis, effect size (effect divided by standard deviation at baseline) of complaint severity was 1.58 (95% CI 1.77; 1.40), 2.15 (2.38; 1.92), and 2.43 (2.68; 2.18) at 3, 12, and 24 months respectively. QoL improved accordingly, with SF-36 changes in physical component score 0.27 (0.15; 0.39), 0.35 (0.19; 0.52), 0.44 (0.23; 0.65) and mental component score 0.66 (0.49; 0.84), 0.71 (0.50; 0.92), 0.65 (0.39; 0.92), 0.74 (0.49; 1.00) at these points. The effects were still present after 8 years with SF-36 physical component score 0.38 (0.10; 0.65) and mental component score 0.74 (0.49; 1.00).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Conclusion:</span><br />This observational study showed relevant improvements that <span style="font-weight:bold;">persisted for 8 years</span> in patients seeking Homeopathic treatment because of sinusitis. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Source:</span> Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité University Medical Centre, D-10098 Berlin, Germany. Karl and Veronica Carstens-Foundation, Am Deimelsberg 36, D-45276 Essen, Germany.<br />Published by: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:7doi:10.1186/1472-6815-9-7Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-38577758271560767632010-10-17T13:49:00.009-04:002010-10-17T14:49:35.897-04:00How would you estimate your sensitivity to homeopathic remedies in general?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TLtBeCIYpgI/AAAAAAAAAIU/BRyPucs6T9o/s1600/homeopathy1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 192px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TLtBeCIYpgI/AAAAAAAAAIU/BRyPucs6T9o/s400/homeopathy1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529084951751337474" /></a><br />Protocol for a phase 1 Homeopathic drug proving trial<br /><br />By: Michael Teut, Ute Hirschberg, Rainer Luedtke, Cristoph Schnegg, Joern Dahler1, Henning Albrecht,C laudia M Witt. (Teut et al. Trials 2010).<br /><br />Source: Teut et al. Protocol for a phase 1 homeopathic drug<br />proving trial. Trials 2010 11:80.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Abstract</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Background:</span> This study protocol adapts the traditional homeopathic drug proving methodology to a modern clinical trial design.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Discussion:</span> Homeopathic drug proving trials using the terminology of clinical trials according GCP and fulfilling current requirements for research under the current drug regulations is feasible. However, within the current regulations, homeopathic drug proving trials are classified as phase 1 trials, although their aim is not to explore the safety and pharmacological dynamics of the drug, but rather to find clinical indications according to the theory of homeopathy. To avoid bias, it is necessary that neither the subjects nor the investigators know the identity of the drug. This requires a modification to the informed consent process and blinded study materials. Because it is impossible to distinguish between adverse events and proving symptoms, both must be documented together.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Methods</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Study design:</span> The homeopathic drug proving trial is to be conducted as a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled phase 1 trial. Subjects and investigators are not only blinded to the group allocation process but also to the identity of the drug.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Subjects:</span> Volunteer medical students or medical doctors are invited to take part in the trial by their investigators via<br />email or phone. Subjects can be included if they fulfil the following<br />criteria: Medical doctors or medical students, over 18 years of age, who are not being treated for any acute or chronic diseases on the day of inclusion, plus written<br />informed consent.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Investigators:</span> The investigators are homeopathic medical doctors with knowledge of HDP and who have at least three years practical experience in homeopathic therapy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Questions to subject:</span><br />A) "How would you estimate your sensitivity to homeopathic remedies in general?" - possible answers: strong reaction/reaction/slight reaction/no reaction; <br />B) "How do you expect to react to the homeopathic drug?" - answers: a very high number of symptoms/many symptoms/low number of symptoms/no symptoms.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Questions to investigators:</span> <br />A) “How would you estimate your subject’s sensitivity to homeopathic remedies in general?” <br />B) “What is your expectation about your subjects reaction to the homeopathic drug?” <br /><br />After starting the trial, subjects are required to document daily any new or uncommon symptoms in a semistructured trial diary accessed through a secure internet connection. It will provide a head-to-feet structure to be filled in with free text. Every third day each subject will be contacted by phone by his or her investigator. This optimizes the homeopathic quality of documentation,which is considered crucial. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Qualitative analysis:</span> In the homeopathic community there is no consensus to date on how to qualitatively analyse the trial data which consists of large bodies of text. Criteria defining proving symptoms exist, but it is unclear how to analyse them and how reliable these criteria are. <br />In this paper we suggest the use of content analysis, according to Mayring, to analyse the texts, because it fulfils five basic criteria: <br />1. the opportunity to categorise, 2. a combination of fixed and open categorisation, 3. the applicability to the homeopathic terminology, 4. the possibility to use software and 5. the possibility to reproduce the analysis. <br />However, this method is used for homeopathic purposes and it is unclear whether the chosen methodology will be fully suitable.<br />Indeed, this is a very crucial point: The qualitative analysis is necessary following any quantitative analysis. If it fails, all statistical results (including p-values), are potentially biased. <br />Therefore, we will test for reliability of the coding of the primary outcome parameter characteristic proving symptoms, which will be performed independently by two experienced homeopaths. Therefore the results are also dependent on the experience of the coding raters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">To optimally fulfil homeopathic criteria according to Hahnemanns Organon (§143), we will use characteristic proving symptoms as the primary outcome parameter.<br />We feel that this aligns with the homeopathic philosophy of emphasizing the superior role of individualistic and peculiar symptoms.</span><br /><br />Source: Teut et al. Protocol for a phase 1 homeopathic drug<br />proving trial. Trials 2010 11:80.<br /><br />Image by: Peter Macdiarmid/GettyIman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-76737517634713534312010-10-16T17:13:00.004-04:002010-10-16T17:31:36.084-04:00Dr. Sara Eames<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TLoZSyo119I/AAAAAAAAAIM/mAexFOLvlEY/s1600/sara"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 84px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TLoZSyo119I/AAAAAAAAAIM/mAexFOLvlEY/s320/sara" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528759303172118482" /></a><br />By: Wellcome Collection - The Best of Medicine <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Interview with Sara Eames, GP and President of the Faculty of Homeopathy</span> <br /><br />"I’m Dr. Sara Eames and I’m the President of the Faculty of Homeopathy and I’m also a fully trained GP and I’ve worked in psychiatry as well. And I’m here this evening to tell you why I use homeopathy in my work and I think that it’s the best idea ever in medicine. I’m going to divide my argument into three cases really. First of all that it’s the best idea in the past, when Dr Samuel Hahnemann first developed the idea of homeopathy, then I’m going to say why it’s the best idea in present-day medicine and also looking into the future, why it’s such a brilliant idea for the future of medicine as well.Well I think when Samuel Hahnemann first developed homeopathy, there wasn’t really much competition about was the best idea in medicine. Conventional doctors at the time were doing things like bloodletting, leeching and treating people with mercury and other poisonous substances. So I think any medicine that used other less injurious things was going to win the day. But in fact he developed a lot of very modern standing concepts way back at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, things like ideas of public health and epidemics and infectious agents and the idea of genetics and inherited predispositions to diseases. All sorts of really interesting things that we think are much more modern.In the present day I like to use homeopathy because it really helps my patients in some ways that conventional medicine doesn’t. I don’t use it exclusively, but I do use it in a large percentage of patients and it certainly works in ways that I haven’t found anything else to be nearly assuccessful for. Some of the things are that it can actually cure more than one problem at the same time, it can deal with physical and emotional problems at the same time and it helps people, not only make sense of their illness, but also take responsibility for their own health and cure.<br />In the future I think it’s just great because actually we’re developing a healthcare service that no one can afford, we can’t even afford it in the Western world, let alone thinking about what’s happening in Africa and Asia and other countries. So I think you have to incorporate something like homeopathy, which is cost-effective and safe and people can often use quite a lot on their own, that has really to be incorporated into a healthcare system if there’s every going to be any sort of social equity and an affordable healthcare service for the whole world in the future. And homeopathy’s also very well primed to be ready to treat any epidemics in the future, it’s got a very strong record of evidence for having been quite successful in the treatment of epidemics such as cholera, epidemics in the past."Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-65312347606699270602010-10-07T22:58:00.002-04:002010-10-07T23:13:01.471-04:00HOMEOPATHY is UNIVERSAL:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TK6Llyv9cDI/AAAAAAAAAIE/lHDtgWkIKdA/s1600/St.-Petersberg-Homeopathic-Hospital1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TK6Llyv9cDI/AAAAAAAAAIE/lHDtgWkIKdA/s320/St.-Petersberg-Homeopathic-Hospital1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525507274224529458" /></a><br />By: Alexander Ostrovsky<br /><br />The epidemic's intensification and the difficulties in treating cholera compelled the Russian medical community to send a letter to Dr. Hahnemann. The letter contained a detailed description of the symptoms of the disease, as well as a request to indicate appropriate remedies. In 1830 statistics on cholera treatment by allopathic remedies were published the by Foreign Ministry (63 percent mortality) and by homeopathic treatment (11 percent mortality).<br /><br /><br />About this image: <br />Vladimir von Ditman 1842 – 1904 MD was a Russian orthodox physician who converted to homeopathy against vituperous opposition from allopathic colleagues, and who was granted a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Homeopathic Hospital</span> in St. Petersberg by Tsar Alexander IIIIman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-9558993015030876562010-09-01T08:54:00.003-04:002010-09-01T09:03:08.753-04:00Another Inspiring Homeopathy Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TH5O-GAiu-I/AAAAAAAAAH8/O4WIAoNBlNI/s1600/emperorsmile.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TH5O-GAiu-I/AAAAAAAAAH8/O4WIAoNBlNI/s200/emperorsmile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511929822619810786" /></a><br />The vision of Ghana Homeopathy Project<br />Source: www.ghanahomeopathy.org<br /><br />"Our vision is the establishment of homeopathy as a recognised part of the health care system in Africa and Ghana in particular. Our charity's main objective is the relief and prevention of disease working closely with local community developments and initiatives. Further, we support the development of homeopathic education and vocational training facilities together with local partners, in conjunction with established health workers and local practices. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Our vision extends to make homeopathy available to deprived communities as a valid and affordable form of treatment and to initiate health education</span>."<br /><br />"At the clinic we work as a team of three including Christopher and Gideon. We take cases and reptertoirize together and then move to the Materia Medica to make sure the remedy selection is good for the patient. <span style="font-weight:bold;">We keep the clinic open twenty four hours without any break and sometimes work at midnight during emergencies.</span>" - Emperor<br /><br />All the best to Ghana Homeopathy Project!Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-63677146263354622082010-08-08T16:27:00.004-04:002010-08-08T16:55:42.632-04:00Chelone Glabra / Snake-Head<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TF8ZQqXjAKI/AAAAAAAAAHs/v1Az_C_mAuk/s1600/August+8,+2010+013.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TF8ZQqXjAKI/AAAAAAAAAHs/v1Az_C_mAuk/s400/August+8,+2010+013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503145043711688866" /></a><br />This is a picture of Chelone Glabra that I took from my garden. It is also known as <span style="font-weight:bold;">Snake-head</span>! no wonder, take a good look at the shape of its leaves. <br /><br />I would like to share with you the <span style="font-weight:bold;">MEDICINAL</span> benefits of this plant. But please be aware that although this is a natural remedy, natural doesn't mean safe, thus do-not self-prescribe and consult your Homeopath/Natural-Medicine Health Care Provider before using it. <br /><br />Here is the list:<br /><br />* for Liver and Gallbladder disorders. <br />* to relieve nausea and vomiting.<br />* for treating anorexia nervosa.<br />* as a laxative.<br />* to expel parasites/worms. <br /><br />In Homeopathy, it is used for treating:<br /><br />* Dyspepsia. <br />* Hepatic diseases.<br />* Jaundice.<br />* Soreness of external parts. <br />* Parasite cleansing. <br /><br />Isn't it amazing? ...remedies prescribed by nature!<br /><br />Have a healthy day.<br /><br />Image and Article by: Iman Navab<br />To purchase this tincture, please visit www.dynamise.caIman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-85888875875958275652010-07-21T10:57:00.005-04:002010-07-21T11:16:28.867-04:00How Homeopathic remedies limit over-exposure to sun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TEcLxuSolYI/AAAAAAAAAHk/r4nvmstv9uY/s1600/sun3b.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TEcLxuSolYI/AAAAAAAAAHk/r4nvmstv9uY/s200/sun3b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496374819096663426" /></a><br />By: John Sherman, Homeopath (Tel: 1 250 764 2487)<br />Many thanks to John Sherman, for his informative article. <br /><br /><br />Sun over-exposure is exposure to enough UV radiation to cause the skin to burn.<br /><br />Sunburns greatly increase the risk of freckled skin, wrinkles, leathery skin later in life and skin cancer.<br /><br />The use of tanning beds and lying out in the sun result in long-term damage to the skin if done over several years. <br /><br />It has probably happened to most of us at one time or another—we fall asleep in the sun or we forget to slather on the sunscreen; then we burn.<br /><br />First, a few things need to be said about our obsessive “sunscreenism.”<br /><br />In fact, there are a few things you may have never even considered about that sunscreen your skin absorbs.<br /><br />There is a pair of doctors from the University of California who are the foremost opponents of the use of chemical sunscreens, Drs. Cedric and Frank Garland.<br /><br />They point out that, although sunscreens do protect against sunburn, there is no scientific proof that they protect against melanoma or basal cell carcinoma in humans.<br /><br />The Garland brothers strongly believe that the increased use of chemical sunscreens is the primary cause of the skin cancer epidemic.<br /><br />They emphasize that people using sunscreen tend to stay longer in the sun because they do not get sunburn—they develop a false sense of security.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Chemical sunscreens</span> are formulated to absorb UVB radiation; they let most of the UVA rays through.<br /><br />UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are strongly absorbed by the melanocytes, which are involved both in melanin production (sun tanning) and in melanoma formation.<br /><br />UVA rays also have a depressing effect on the immune system.<br /><br />Anyone who has had unusual reactions to any sunscreen in the past should be cautious before using one.<br /><br />You should be particularly careful if you have any allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances, especially the following: Artificial sweeteners; anesthetics such as benzocaine, procaine, tetracaine, hair dyes; sulfa medicines; water pills; and cinnamon flavouring.<br /><br />Derivatives of these substances are common ingredients in most sunscreen formulas.<br /><br />You also need to be especially careful when using diabetes medicine by mouth because tropical preparations can increase the side effects of these medications.<br /><br />However, there are some excellent homeopathic treatments for these acute situations.<br /><br />After being over-exposed to the sun a few years back, I experienced first-hand how well these remedies work and now would not be without them.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Glonoine:</span> An excellent remedy after over-exposure to sun that borders on sunstroke.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Belladonna:</span> The person needing this remedy will most likely have a very red, hot face and a very bad, throbbing headache accompanied by sensitivity to light.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cuprum metallicum-Severe:</span> Muscle cramping or twitching after over-exposure to the sun.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Urtica urens:</span> Is a good remedy for just ordinary sunburn.<br /><br />All of the above remedies you can take a 30CH potency every 15 minutes for five or six doses.<br /><br />If relief is not experienced, find the next best remedy or consult your homeopath.<br /><br />Although sunscreen is not a substitute for commonsense, just as seat belts and airbags are not substitutes for good driving practices, they do have their place and may save you a lot of grief later on.<br /><br />Remember that true sunstroke may require immediate medical attention.<br /><br />If the body temperature rises too rapidly, this can lead to collapse.<br /><br />Belladonna or Glonoine can be administered if this happens while waiting for help to arrive.<br /><br />Remember to drinks lots of pure water, not caffeinated beverages or sugar-laden sodas.<br /><br />Stay cool.<br /><br />This subject matter is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as medical advice. John Sherman is a professional homeopath in Kelowna.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-7418950224690857352010-06-03T19:56:00.003-04:002010-06-03T20:05:22.671-04:00Anti-Miasmic Remedies:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TAhC1TS3dYI/AAAAAAAAAHc/753sW4uj2a4/s1600/dreamstimefree_5260048.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/TAhC1TS3dYI/AAAAAAAAAHc/753sW4uj2a4/s400/dreamstimefree_5260048.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478702430176114050" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE LIST OF ANTI PSORIC REMEDIES<br /></span> <br /><br />Artemisia Abrotanum, Acetic Acid, Agaricus Phalloides, Alumina, Ambra Grisea, Ammonium Carbonicum, Anacardium Occidental., Antmonium Crudum., Apis Mellificia Mellifica, Argentum Metallicum., Argentum Nitricum., Arsenicum Album., Arsenicum Iodatum., Aurum Metallicum, Baryta Carbonica., Belladonna, Benzoic Acid, Berberies Vulgairs, Borax, Bufo., Calcarea Carbonica, Causticum., Calcarea Carbonica, Arsenicum., Calcarea Phosphoricum., Carbonicum Animalis., Carbonicum Vegtabilis., Capsicum Fruitescens., Cistus Canadensis, Cantharis, Clemitis Erecta., Crocus Sativus, Cactus Grandiflorus., Conium., Crotalus Cascavella., Croton Tiglium., Cuprum Metallicum., Digitalis, Dulcamara., Ferrum Metallicum., Ferrum Phosphoricum., Flouric Acid., Graphite., Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum ., lodine, Kali Bichromicum, Kali Carbonicum., Kali Iodatum, Kali Phosphoricum, Kali Sulphuricum., Lac caninum., Lachesis Mutus, Ledum Palustre, Lycopodium Clavatum, Magnesium Carbonicum., Magnesium Muraticum., Manganum., Mezereum., Muraticum Acidicum., Natrum Arsenicum., Natrum Carbonicum., Natrum Muraticum., Natrum Sulphuricumicum., Nitricum Acid., Petroleum, Phosphorus., Phosphoric Acid., Platina Metallicum., Plumbum., Psorinum., Pyrogen., Sarsaparilla., Secale Cornutum., Seline., Sepia Officinalis., Silicea., Staphysagria.,Sulphur., Sulpuric Acid., Tarentula., Thyridon., Tuberculinum., Zincum.<br /> <br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LIST OF ANTI SYCOTIC REMEDIES<br /></span> <br /> <br />Argentum Metallicum., Argentum Nitricum., Arsenicum Album., Benzoic Acid , Berberies Vulgairs. Calcarea Carbonica., Arsenicum., Causticum., Clematis Erecta., Colchicum Autumnale., Dulcamara., Flouric Acid., lodine., Kali Bichromicum., Kali Carbonicum, Kali Iodatum., Lycopodium Clavatum., Magnesium Carbonicum., Natrum Muraticum., Natrum Sulphuricum., Nitricum Acid., Phosphoric Acid., Phosphorus., Psorinum, Pyrogenium., Sarsaparilla., Sepia Officinalis., Silicea, Stapysagaria., Thuya Occidentalis., Tuberculinum.<br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LIST OF ANTI SYPHILITIC REMEDIES<br /></span> <br /><br />Arsenicum Album., Arsenicum Iodatum., Aurum Metallicum., Calcarea Carbonica., Arsenicum., Flouric Acid., Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum., Kali Bichromicum., Kali Carbonicum., Kali Iodatum., Lachesis Mutus., Lycopodium Clavatum., Mercurius., Nitricum. Acid., Phytolacca Decandra., Sarsaparilla., Staphysagria., Syphilium., Tuberculinum.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-36843426378960338502010-04-24T16:07:00.005-04:002010-04-24T16:23:30.869-04:00...another Clinical Trial<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S9NSJeJ_QCI/AAAAAAAAAHU/91_6i_lug3c/s1600/dreamstimefree_4080630%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S9NSJeJ_QCI/AAAAAAAAAHU/91_6i_lug3c/s320/dreamstimefree_4080630%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463801095597801506" /></a><br />Background: The <strong>efficacy</strong> of homeopathic medicines for maintaining human health and treating disease has been extensively examined in clinical trials. However, there is a paucity of preclinical evaluations of the effects of homeopathic medicinal preparations on cellular signaling pathways relevant to the applications of these preparations.<br /> <br />Materials and methods: In this study, the immune-modulatory effects of Phase 6 (for the stimulation of the nonspecific defense system) and Flu Terminator® (for influenza and viral diseases) (Be Well Homeopathics Inc. Miami, FL), two homeopathic preparations developed for the purpose, were evaluated in normal human leukocyte cultures in vitro. <br /><br />Results:Both Phase 6 and Flu Terminator stimulated the production of pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines by human leukocytes, although higher doses often produced a weaker response than lower doses. The carrier solvent (20% ethanol) failed to elicit any cytokine synthesis. <br /><br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The results of the in vitro studies suggested that ultra-low concentrations of ingredients in Phase 6 and Flu Terminator were capable of eliciting a human immune response.<br /><br />Source: Cheppail Ramachandran, P.K.Raveendran Nair, Richard T. Clèment, Steven J. Melnick. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 13(4): 403-408. doi:10.1089/acm.2007.6292.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-81985856353791067982010-04-09T15:08:00.003-04:002010-04-09T15:15:32.197-04:00April 10th - Dr. Hahnemann's Birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S798bwOyR-I/AAAAAAAAAHM/OruKcZoJ7gU/s1600/hahnem218.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S798bwOyR-I/AAAAAAAAAHM/OruKcZoJ7gU/s320/hahnem218.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458218089641560034" /></a><br />Hahnemann was born in Miessen, Germany on <span style="font-weight:bold;">10th April, 1775</span>, and his first definition of the Simile Principle was given in an essay in Hufelands journal, in 1796. <br /><br />This makes 1796 the year of birth of homoeopathy. The first edition of his "Organon of the Healing Art" was brought out in 1810. Thus, counting from this date, Homoeopathy has been claiming adherents as a science of therapeutics. During these years many illustrious physicians have adorned themselves as staunch and unwavering practitioners of this art. They have left a rich store of literature and experience for the guidance of posterity. On this occasion, when we are celebrating Hahnemanns birthday, let us recall to our minds the important instructions he has given in the Organon, which has been rightly hailed as a great landmark in medical literature.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-32852001739666151882010-02-15T23:17:00.001-05:002010-02-15T23:27:04.221-05:00Nobel Prize winner reports...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S3oejwQFcvI/AAAAAAAAAHE/zxF5aFIoofM/s1600-h/montagnier-for-TN.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 291px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S3oejwQFcvI/AAAAAAAAAHE/zxF5aFIoofM/s320/montagnier-for-TN.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438693099599917810" /></a><br />Source: www.homeopathyeurope.org<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nobel Prize winner reports effects of homeopathic dilutions.</span><br /><br />In a recent study Professor Luc Montagnier, a French virologist who co-discovered HIV and who won the Nobel Prize in 2008, and his team report the results of a series of rigorous experiments investigating the electromagnetic properties of highly-diluted biological samples. <br /><br />The study demonstrates that some bacterial DNA sequences are able to induce electromagnetic waves at high aqueous dilutions.<br /><br />To read this NEWS, log on to:<br />http://www.homeopathyeurope.org/nobel-prize-winner-reports-effects-of-homeopathic-dilutions<br /><br />All the best,<br />ImanIman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-55516582508979615432010-01-13T22:23:00.003-05:002010-01-13T22:38:00.704-05:00Homeopath Idol: Professor Bhupinder Sharma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S06QM6AbYFI/AAAAAAAAAG8/QxcnHzMILgk/s1600-h/drshaarma.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/S06QM6AbYFI/AAAAAAAAAG8/QxcnHzMILgk/s320/drshaarma.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426433152431906898" /></a><br />Professor Bhupinder Sharma has been involved in health care for over thirty-three years; starting his career as a Homeopathic Physician in Government Dispensaries and continuing as a Homeopathy Medical Officer in charitable institutions. As well as being an educator and consultant in homeopathic medicine, Prof. Sharma has served as President, Vice-President and Secretary in various homeopathic associations. He is an active member of the health care community in Etobicoke and Brampton, having organized international conferences, seminars and public awareness meetings on health topics relating to homeopathy. Prof. Sharma has recently been appointed to the TRANSITIONAL COUNCIL OF THE COLLEGE OF HOMEOPATHS OF ONTARIO, and the Board of Directors of the William Osler Health Centre's Community Advisory Council. He is the founder of Homeopathic Medical Association of Canada. <br /><br />All the best wishes to Dr. Sharma.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-19274491701437452032009-11-17T19:07:00.006-05:002009-11-19T22:57:58.400-05:00Repertorizing H1N1 Symptoms<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SwYTquzyesI/AAAAAAAAAGw/gfsTO8xI9eM/s1600/medical0527.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SwYTquzyesI/AAAAAAAAAGw/gfsTO8xI9eM/s200/medical0527.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406030027545541314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SwYTquenFTI/AAAAAAAAAGo/RNz645iUhIg/s1600/dreamstimefree_3877815.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SwYTquenFTI/AAAAAAAAAGo/RNz645iUhIg/s200/dreamstimefree_3877815.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406030027456714034" /></a><br />Credit/Source: Dr. Anil Singhal, MD. HD.<br /><br />Dr. Hahnemann has mentioned guidelines for physicians to tackle any epidemic in his Organon of Medicine under the aphorisms 100-102:<br /> <br />In investigating the symptomatology of any epidemic or sporadic disease, it is NOT required to know whether something similar disease has appeared in the world before under the same name or any other name. Physician MUST examine every prevailing disease as if it were something new and unknown. <br /><br />He SHOULD investigate it thoroughly for practicing medicine in a real and radical manner. He should NEVER substitute conjecture (guess or baseless opinion) for actual observations. He should NOT consider this new prevailing disease as if already whole or partially. He SHOULD examine this prevailing disease in all its phases.<br /><br />Now, considering the guidelines given by Dr. Hahnemann – Inventor of Homoeopathy, I took all the symptoms (as mentioned by CDC) for further analysis.<br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Analysis of symptoms of hospitalized H1N1 patients</span><br /> <br /><br />Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of US had tabulated the symptomatology of H1N1 virus in human beings:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Fever (93%)<br />Cough (83%)<br />Shortness of breath (54%)<br />Fatigue/Weakness (40%)<br />Chills (37%)<br />Myalgias (36%)<br />Rhinorrhea (36%)<br />Sore Throat (31%)<br />Headache (31%)<br />Vomiting (29%)<br />Wheezing (24%)<br />Diarrhea (24%)<br /><br /> <br /><br />You can see in more than 50% of the cases Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath were marked. I would like to mention some Emergency Warning Signs here. If you become ill and experience any of the warning signs, seek emergency medical care at nearest government hospital. <br /> <br />In <span style="font-weight:bold;">children</span>, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:<br /> <br />Fast breathing or trouble breathing<br />Bluish or gray skin color<br />Not drinking enough fluids<br />Severe or persistent vomiting<br />Not waking up or not interacting<br />Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held<br />Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough<br /> <br />In <span style="font-weight:bold;">adults</span>, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: <br /><br />Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath<br />Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen<br />Sudden dizziness<br />Confusion<br />Severe or persistent vomiting<br />Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough<br /> <br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Selection of Homeopathic Repertory<br /></span> <br /><br />In Homeopathy, Repertory is a clinical applied tool, in short, it helps to analyse symptoms of a patient in a clinical setup. There are various homeopathic repertories available (like Boenninghausen’s Therapeutic Pocket Book, Boger’s Boenninghausen’s Characteristics and Repertory, Kent’s Repertory, and some newer repertories) based on certain logic, philosophies or guidelines. Each one is having specific scope and limitations. <br /><br />Considering the general symptoms of the H1N1 Influenza as mentioned by CDC, I chose <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kent’s Repertory</span> to analyse all these symptoms. Kent’s Repertory is the most often used homeopathic repertory worldwide.<br /><br />Rubrics of Kent’s Homeopathic Repertory pertaining to symptoms of hospitalized novel H1N1 patients: (in bracket total number of homeopathic medicines are mentioned – these number of homeopathic medicines have affinity to cure linked symptom) <br /><br />Fever; HEAT in general (152)<br />Cough (238) – here I included homeopathic remedies of all time modalities<br />Respiration; DIFFICULT (Asthmatic) (259)<br />Generalities; WEAKNESS (309)<br />Chill; COLDNESS in general (177)<br />Extremity Pain; GENERAL (168)<br />Catarrh+Coryza (224) – for rhinorrhea, I included all the remedies belonging to catarrh and coryza in nose.<br />Throat; PAIN; Sorethroat (in general) (120)<br />Head Pain; GENERAL (258)<br />Stomach; VOMITING; General (177)<br />Respiration; WHEEZING (62)<br />Rectum; DIARRHOEA (214)<br /><br />I observed that Ars. is ranking on top covering almost all the symptoms of H1N1 in highest grade.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-21220325530873902402009-11-09T19:05:00.005-05:002009-11-09T19:31:59.561-05:00University College London Hospitals: Homeopathy - Women's Clinic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/Svi0PopL0XI/AAAAAAAAAGg/MoVtKLEB2o8/s1600-h/WomensClinic.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 336px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/Svi0PopL0XI/AAAAAAAAAGg/MoVtKLEB2o8/s400/WomensClinic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402265933732106610" /></a><br />Report from the clinic:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Royal London Homoeopathic Hospital Women’s Clinic</span>, staffed exclusively by women doctors, was started by Dr Tessa Katz and Dr Ros McGregor in June 1993. It began in response to a need for a womancentred space for dealing with gynaecological and related disorders.<br /><br /><br />The Women’s Clinic aims to provide an empathetic space for women to discuss an integrated approach to treatment of gynaecological and related disorders and to treat these problems effectively and safely with homeopathic remedies.<br /><br /><br />The clinic has dealt successfully with a wide range of problems including:<br /> * Cystitis<br /> * Endometriosis<br /> * Fibroids/ovarian cysts<br /> * Infertility<br /> * Menopausal symptoms<br /> * Menstrual problems<br /> * Pregnancy-related symptoms<br /> * Pre-menstrual symptoms<br /> * Thrush<br /> * Psycho sexual problems including sexual abuse Treatment<br /><br />Homeopathic remedies are used within the clinics and patients may also be referred for other services within the hospital such as dietary advice and autogenic training (a form of stress management therapy).<br /><br />Success rate:<br /><br />This varies with the disorders treated, but approximately 70% of our patients feel a definite improvement, 25% have some improvement of their symptoms and only 5% do not seem to respond to homeopathic treatment.<br />Usually a response is noticeable after the first or second consultation. When it is advisable to remain on conventional treatment, homeopathic remedies can be used alongside other forms of treatment.<br /><br />Amazing!Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-73607467082555469842009-10-31T23:00:00.003-04:002009-10-31T23:21:25.922-04:00College of Homeopaths of Ontario<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/Suz-KfT9_uI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ktO760IQaIc/s1600-h/dreamstimefree_5443991.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/Suz-KfT9_uI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ktO760IQaIc/s320/dreamstimefree_5443991.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398969509467782882" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Homeopathic </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Medical </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Association </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">of </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Canada </span>is pleased to announce that the "Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long Term care" has announced the appointment of the Transitional Council of the College of Homeopaths of Ontario. Members have been appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. <br /><br />The newly appointed Council will have three years to complete its work. The role of the Council is to develop standards, entry to practice requirements etc. for continuing competence among members. <br /><br />A total number of 16 public and professional members ( i.e. 7 public members and 9 professional members) to the Transitional Council. The Homeopathic Medical Association of Canada and HMECC Inc. are proud to announce that two of these professional members are Founder/life members of our proud organizations. <br /><br />Homeopathic Medical Association of Canada and HMECC Inc. has been actively involved in advocating for the regulation of Homeopathy by conducting Student's educational programs, International Homeopathic Conferences and various public awareness and Professional Seminars for professionals as well as the public. We would continue to work with the Transitional Council to ensure that the highest standards of education and practice are established for our profession. <br /><br />We feel the pleasure to congratulate all the newly appointed members of Transitional Council of College of Homeopaths of Ontario.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-55148692629975653442009-10-29T17:23:00.003-04:002009-10-29T17:38:35.946-04:001 Day to Vitality!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SuoLVLLLa4I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/BAQbTq8zzME/s1600-h/holisticcentre12.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SuoLVLLLa4I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/BAQbTq8zzME/s200/holisticcentre12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398139561761794946" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">COMPLETE DETOX PROGRAM on NOVEMBER 7th </span><br /> <br />Juice Fasting - Nutrition - Meditation - NLP - Homeopathy and LIVE BLOOD TEST!<br /> <br />"The whole key to personal transformation starts on a cellular level. 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If you are ready to exchange your old tired cells and find new physical, psychic, and spiritual energy, then you are ready for this program."<br /><br />Presented by Walking Together International Holistic Center at 4282 Cedar Valley<br />Newmarket, Ontario. www.walking-together.ca<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Register today, call Alicia 905-751-7205 or Anna 905 773-6350 </span>Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-51787876208616927142009-10-17T17:22:00.005-04:002009-10-17T17:36:09.367-04:00Tissue Salts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/Sto4RqvNysI/AAAAAAAAAGI/5fjC6iueafc/s1600-h/51QCHG2S3RL._SS500_.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/Sto4RqvNysI/AAAAAAAAAGI/5fjC6iueafc/s320/51QCHG2S3RL._SS500_.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393685379910847170" /></a><br />In 1880, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dr </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wilhelm </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Schuessler </span>(1821-1898), of Oldenburg in Germany, published his system of the twelve so-called <span style="font-weight:bold;">Biochemic </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tissue </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Salts</span>. He postulated that these twelve salts were all that was needed to restore health, since the cell requires a balance of them and any imbalance would give rise to disease. He analyzed human blood and tissues and found the most essential minerals to be calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silica, sodium and sulfur. The twelve naturally occurring tissue salts are made up of combination of these minerals.<br /><br />Suggested book for Professional Homeopaths: <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Facial Diagnosis of Cell Salt, by David Card.</span><br />ISBN-13: 978-1890772444 / ISBN-10: 1890772445<br /><br />http://www.amazon.ca/Facial-Diagnosis-Cell-Salt-David/dp/1890772445/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255814218&sr=1-1Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-88425435344006638612009-10-14T00:01:00.003-04:002009-10-14T00:13:53.860-04:00Homeopathy for Operations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/StVP-EXRj-I/AAAAAAAAAGA/dXEMVbzN4PA/s1600-h/New+Image.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/StVP-EXRj-I/AAAAAAAAAGA/dXEMVbzN4PA/s320/New+Image.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392304056587882466" /></a><br />By: Dana Ullman, The Homeopathic Educational Services in Berkeley. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Surgical infections</span> from bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus affect many people annually. Infections, which can strike an immune system compromised by surgery, may cause complications like bleeding and prolong your recuperation. Protect yourself against infections with Ferrum phosphoricum.<br />Recommended Dosage: Two days prior to surgery, begin taking 6X or 6C of Ferrum four times a day, every six hours. Stop taking it the day of your surgery.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">For Anxiety: </span><br />Nervousness before an operation may weaken your immune system. If you feel anxious, apprehensive, or physically weak, you can soothe your nervous system by taking the remedy Gelsemium. If your anxiety is severe and makes you feel like you're facing death, take Aconitum napellus instead.<br />Recommended Dosage: The night before your procedure, take 6X or 6C of either Gelsemium or 30X or 30C of Aconitum. On the morning of your surgery, take the remedy again as soon as you wake up. If after the surgery you don't experience any relief from your anxiety, take up to four more doses two to four hours apart.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prevent Dangerous Bleeding:</span><br />If your surgery poses the potential for a large loss of blood or you will undergo intravenous (IV) therapy, take Arnica montana. It reduces bleeding during surgery, prevents blood from pooling under your skin, and minimizes the surgical shock that can cause cardiovascular problems.<br />Recommended Dosage: Take 30X or 30C of Arnica the night before the surgery, the morning of the surgery, and just prior to the surgery.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stop Postoperative Bleeding:</span><br />Bleeding occurs frequently after surgery, and most people can reduce it with Arnica montana. Or you can use whichever of the following remedies suits your specific symptoms.<br />Arsenicum album helps when excessive bleeding leads to great weakness, burning pains, restlessness, and anxiety, as well as thirst.<br />Cinchona officinalis works best if bleeding and a loss of fluids like sweat or urine cause you to feel faint or have ringing in the ears.<br />Ipecacuanha is used for fast bleeding of bright red blood that is often accompanied by nausea or a shortness of breath.<br />Secale cornutum helps when you experience uterine bleeding and the blood is thin and fetid. It's also suitable when your entire body feels hot and you are aggravated by the heat.<br />Recommended Dosage: Take 30X or 30C of one of the above remedies every hour for up to four hours until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding does not slow significantly, try another remedy in the same dose. After you find a remedy that works for you, complete the regimen by taking one to four doses of that remedy the next day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Relieve Constipation:</span><br />Surgical procedures, especially abdominal or gynecological operations, typically slow or stop normal bowel function. The following remedies, taken alone or in combination, may provide relief from constipation.<br />Arnica montana helps if you experience a shock, characterized by a pale skin tone, that stops normal intestinal functions, including bowel movements.<br />China is useful if you have a large accumulation of fecal matter that is difficult to expel, and you experience watery but painless diarrhea.<br />Raphanus sativus is indicated if you're constipated without any bowel movements or you have gas pains in the upper left part of your abdomen.<br />Recommended Dosage: Take one of these remedies or a combination of them in a 6X or 6C or 30X or 30C potency three times a day for up to four days.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Phase Out Flatulence:</span><br />Surgery can disrupt your digestive system, resulting in flatulence. Gas may collect and cause jabbing pains and severe bloating. Find relief with one of these remedies.<br />Carbo vegetabilis assists people who suffer from great distension and offensive gas. This remedy is best if you get relief from release and if carbonated drinks ease the gas pains.<br />Cinchona officinalis is useful when there is more pain than distension, frequent rumbling in the abdomen, and no relief from releasing gas.<br />Colocynthis works when there is more pain than distension and cramps are relieved by bending over.<br />Raphanus sativus helps people who have a distended abdomen but are unable to expel gas.<br />Recommended Dosage: Take one of the above in a 6X or 6C or 30X or 30C potency every two hours during intense pain and every four hours during mild discomfort. If you don't improve after 24 hours, try another remedy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prevent Nausea and Vomiting:</span><br />Nausea can prevent you from getting out of bed--and you need to move around to regain normal bodily functions. And vomiting can irritate the muscles and stitching around a wound. Try one of these remedies.<br />Arsenicum treats violent vomiting made worse by drinking cold water or eating. It is also suitable if you experience burning pain in your stomach.<br />Ipecac helps people who experience persistent nausea with vomiting, and for whom vomiting does not provide relief.<br />Nux vomica is good if there is ineffectual retching without actual vomiting.<br />Phosphorus treats nausea with or without vomiting. It's most helpful when you have a headache and a strong thirst for iced drinks.<br />Recommended Dosage: Take 6X or 6C or 30X or 30C of a remedy every two hours during intense symptoms and every four hours during mild discomfort. If you don't improve after 24 hours, try another remedy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Care for Tender Tissue:</span><br />Most surgical procedures cause minor trauma to your skin and muscles. The herb Calendula (Calendula officinalis), which comes as a gel, ointment, tincture, or spray (available in natural food stores), helps heal most wounds. You can also address the swelling or bruising with one of the remedies below.<br />Arnica montana gels or pills soothe bruised or swollen muscles and bruises caused by intravenous injections.<br />Hamamelis gel, ointment, cream, or spray reduces hemorrhoid bleeding and varicose veins that may occur after surgery, especially if you have weak veins. It's helpful when your capillaries are enlarged (evidenced by the ability to see your veins clearly and by a redness around the affected area).<br />Bellis perennis pills perform best if you've had abdominal surgery that traumatized deep tissue.<br />Recommended Dosage: Apply external remedies at least once a day and again if bathing washes them off. Take two to eight doses of the internal remedies in a 6X or 6C or 30X or 30C potency every six hours for two days.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-55828202932303638492009-10-05T19:29:00.002-04:002009-10-05T19:42:16.460-04:00Homeopathic Remedies for Nails<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SsqEJbg0QlI/AAAAAAAAAF4/-Gga3IaBDvo/s1600-h/dreamstimefree_33067.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SsqEJbg0QlI/AAAAAAAAAF4/-Gga3IaBDvo/s200/dreamstimefree_33067.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389265201641308754" /></a><br />Brittle, rough and yellow nails: Sil.<br />Crippled, discolored and crumbling off: Thuj.<br />Brittle nails and brittle skin on tips of fingers: Alum.<br />Slow growth: Ant. crud.<br />Pains under nails: Sep.<br />Cracked nails: Ars.<br />Thickened or corrugated nails: Graph.<br />Ulcers around nails: Phos.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-53304845628921395372009-09-01T00:05:00.007-04:002009-09-01T00:28:10.076-04:00Back To School - Fight Flu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SpyiVylKOVI/AAAAAAAAAFw/yEZN3K2GTo8/s1600-h/dreamstimefree_1088200.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SpyiVylKOVI/AAAAAAAAAFw/yEZN3K2GTo8/s200/dreamstimefree_1088200.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376350550412114258" /></a><br /><br /><br />By: Dr. by Randall Neustaedter OMD <br />Source: FLU Alternative Treatments and Prevention<br /><br />The two most frequently indicated homeopathic flu medicines over the past 100 years have been <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gelsemium</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bryonia</span>. There are significant differences in the symptom pictures of these two medicines that make it easy to decide which is the better fit. They are not the only medicines used to treat the flu, but between them they will probably fit the majority of cases.<br /><br />Bryonia and Gelsemium type flus both come on slowly over a 6-12 hour period. You begin to feel gradually worse over that time. By the second day you have aching muscles, feel pretty bad, and usually have a headache. Bryonia has more pain in the front of the head, which is definitely made worse by moving the head, or moving the eyes, and feels better from pressing the hand on the head. Gelsemium has pain in the back of the head with stiffness and aching in the neck and across the shoulders. Gelsemium does not want to move much either, and you may feel worse from moving around, but you avoid movement primarily because you are so tired. The characteristic state of Gelsemium is lethargy and fatigue. By contrast, Bryonia is tired but also restless. Bryonia discomfort is worse from motion, but at the same time you feel the urge to move about restlessly in the bed. No position seems comfortable. Bryonia is thirsty, Gelsemium is not. In fact Bryonia is generally warmer and drier. Bryonia wants air and cool temperatures to calm the heat. Gelsemium is chilly and sensitive to cold; cold shivers go down the spine. At the same time Gelsemium is clammy with the fever, and feelings of heat and cold may alternate. Bryonia has more coughing and chest symptoms, a painful cough that aggravates the sore throat. The Bryonia cough will also cause chest pains, and the inevitable reaction to this situation is to press the palm to the chest to minimize the movement caused by coughing. Gelsemium does not have the energy to be emotional. Bryonia is irritable, worried, and fretful. Bryonia wants to be left alone, Gelsemium is too exhausted to respond.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Contrasting Gelsemium and Bryonia:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gelsemium</span><br /><br />Chilly with chills down spine,<br />Thirstless,<br />Dull, sleepy, heavy<br />Worse from movement,<br />Headache at back of head, stiff neck.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bryonia</span><br /><br />Warm with desire for cool air,<br />Thirsty,<br />Dull, but irritable, worried<br />All symptoms worse from movement, but restless<br />Headache in forehead, better from pressure, worse by motion.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rhus toxicodendron</span> flu immediately distinguishes itself by its extreme restlessness. With all of the aching pains Rhus tox is better from moving. Constant motion, changing positions, and stretching provide the only relief. If you lie still with a Rhus tox flu you begin to ache, which forces you to move. Nighttime is the worst for Rhus tox because of the difficulty remaining in one position. You will toss and turn looking for relief. Mentally Rhus tox is anxious with a restless mind, and emotionally a sudden depression with crying is common. Like Gelsemium, Rhus tox is chilly and sweaty. Rhus tox is also sensitive to cold and better from warmth. The headache of both Rhus tox and Gelsemium has its focus in the back of the neck and head with aching across the shoulders. Rhus tox has a very dry mouth, but despite the dryness is not very thirsty.<br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Baptisia</span> is a bad flu that comes on quickly with a high fever. Suddenly with a Baptisia flu you are very sick and going downhill fast. Mentally Baptisia is confused, stupidly dull, and even delirious, sleepy all the time and unable to even answer questions. The main characteristic is an offensive odor from the sweat, the mouth, and the stool, and Baptisia flus are accompanied by both diarrhea and vomiting. The tongue is coated yellow or brown, the throat intensely red, ulcers appear in the mouth, and the gums ooze blood.<br /><br />Please Note: Prevention is key! Boost your immune system naturally. For more info, contact me at imannavab@gmail.com or visit www.ImanNavab.comIman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-1454531443049879272009-08-11T14:10:00.003-04:002009-08-11T14:25:58.351-04:00Homeopathy and Prostate Cancer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SoG3rJGerMI/AAAAAAAAAFY/yPZQjRf7oEk/s1600-h/dreamstimefree_3969648.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 131px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SoG3rJGerMI/AAAAAAAAAFY/yPZQjRf7oEk/s200/dreamstimefree_3969648.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368774182607695042" /></a><br />Source: Many thanks to Dr. Luc De Schepper<br /><br />What are the symptoms of malignant prostate cancer? They are very characteristic. First, there is a constant urge to urinate with little or no result. The patient gets up at night because of a strong urge but in spite of pushing hard, he only produces a few drops. This can be anxiety-provoking, causing perspiration and headaches. After some time the exhausted patient returns to bed, only to be awakened again later by the same nagging urge with the same frustrating result. Another unusual specific symptom is the loss of prostatic fluid caused by merely touching a woman (i.e. the older man who complains about losing fluid from the penis when he touches his wife).<br /><br />An enlarged and hardened prostate gland (even if only part of the gland is hard) strongly indicates a possible malignancy. If there is also the combination of ineffectual urging to urinate and vertigo from lying down, getting up from or turning in bed, the remedy <span style="font-weight:bold;">Conium</span> (spotted hemlock) will be highly effective. As already mentioned, the decision as to whether the patient will undergo radiation and/or surgery is a very personal one made by the (hopefully well-informed) sufferer. But whatever the choice, Conium can be used, even after a prostatectomy is performed. Conium is usually needed when the cancer arises from a change in sexual habits (a sudden cessation of what had been a normal part of hte man's life). <span style="font-weight:bold;">Consult a well-trained homeopathic physician</span> for the potencies and follow-up. Do not institute this treatment for yourself! The doctor might do well to order a new ultrasound 6 months after the homeopathic treatment to gauge the results.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Remedies for benign tumors</span><br /><br />For prostate problems linked to a simple benign enlargement, homeopathy has a rich arsenal of remedies specific to the patient's complaints. One of the best is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Clematis</span>, typically needed when the man has the sensation that the bladder is never empty. The patient complains that there is always some urine left (usually the first indication of prostate gland problems). Another symptom is the feeble urine stream due to the constriction of the urethra. Frequently, there is involuntary dribbling or loss of urine, so that the patient has to stay at the toilet for a while in order not to wet his trousers. This patient can also suffer from a burning pain at the cessation of urination. The above symptoms are often found in the patient who once had inflammation of the testes (orchitis) and/or epididymitis. Clematis is indicated especially when the patient has a history of gonorrhea being "cured" (driven deeper inwards) with antibiotics.<br /><br />Another excellent remedy is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Selenium (in homeopathic doses)</span>. The dominating characteristic is the physical and mental debility and exhaustion of the patient. A classical example is the patient with an increased sexual desire and the inability to have an erection (Selenium can be used as an erection remedy). At the same time, he experiences physical weakness from the slightest exertion, also obvious after the few times he manages to have sex. He loses prostatic fluid during stool or sleep. Some very specific symptoms calling for Selenium are hoarseness and hair loss on any part of the body (including eyelashes and pubic hair). An important note is that "Selsun" shampoo can counteract this remedy (because it contains selenium) and should be avoided when taking homeopathic Selenium!<br /><br />When we mention digitalis we think of a heart remedy. Yet <span style="font-weight:bold;">homeopathic Digitalis</span> is the most important remedy for urine retention caused by an enlarged prostate. There is a strong desire to urinate but it is impossible for the patient to do so. He also feels his heart beating in his bladder and has a constant urge to urinate (tenesmus) at night. Then he has the strange feeling that the bladder is always full, even after urination. The above symptoms should alert the vigilant physician to the use of digitalis. Zinc is often used as an antioxidant together with Vitamin C, E and beta carotene to fight free radicals. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Zincum metallicum</span>, homeopathic zinc, is very specific for the man who can only urinate when sitting on the toilet. It is impossible for him to urinate while standing. Classically, his symptoms are also aggravated by drinking wine. Another remedy, one giving another etiology for prostate enlargement, is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Staphysagria</span>. The causalities for this remedy are sexual excesses and humiliation situations like verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Specifically these men can be impotent with their wives, yet have an erection when they masturbate. Often they have strong sexual dreams and thoughts when in bed, forcing them to masturbate in order to fall asleep. Uncontrolled itching of the testes may be symptomatic. There are many more specific prostate remedies such as <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pulsatilla, Causticum, Nitric acid, Cannabis sativa</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Thuja</span>. The homeopathic physician will determine which one fits each patient's symptom complex.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prevention with Supplements</span><br /><br />Supplements play a great role in the prevention of prostate suffering. First is Vitamin A: Investigators at the National Cancer Institute found that men with significantly lower than normal Vitamin A levels had twice the risk for prostate cancer than those with normal levels. Vitamin A in the form of beta carotene is safe and effective. A daily dose of 25,000 I.U. is sufficient. Zinc has been shown to reduce the size of the prostate and to reduce symptomatology in the majority of patients. Take 50 mg elemental zinc a day. A great source of natural zinc is pumpkin seeds. Amino acids like glycine, alanine and glutamic acid have been shown to relieve many symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Urgency and frequency of urination is markedly decreased under the influence of these amino acids. Take 3 capsules daily. Effective Botanicals are also available. The best known is the saw palmetto berry (also known as Sabal serrulata), native to Florida. These berries were used to make a homeopathic remedy for the prostate long before their herbal use by holistic physicians. This remedy is indicated for frequent urination at night, painful ejaculation, impotence and acute prostatitis.<br /><br />The message is clear. Before you are rushed into an operation, explore all options and make informed conscientious decisions. Consult a trained homeopathic physician who can determine the right remedy for your prostate suffering. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Don't forget: nothing can beat prevention. <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-957634506796078512009-07-31T09:05:00.017-04:002009-07-31T10:26:57.109-04:00Pediatric and Homeopathy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SnL-hZgEypI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/TloqFw7GBAQ/s1600-h/dreamstimefree_1509551.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 144px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SnL-hZgEypI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/TloqFw7GBAQ/s200/dreamstimefree_1509551.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364629955886238354" /></a><br />Written by: Dr. B.P. Sharma, Edited by: Iman Navab <br /><br />Warning: This article is intended for professional Homeopaths only. Do not use the remedies that are mentioned in this article on your own without supervision of your Homeopath. For more info on Homeopathic consultation, please visit www.imannavab.com <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Introduction:</span> Pediatric case taking is one of the most difficult task for a homeopathic physician. The main aspect of pediatric case taking is dependent on observations.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Temperament:-</span><br /><br />Temperament is defined as the individual’s normal, natural style of behavior and response to the world. It refers to “How” and not “What” of behavior. This means temperament does not dictate what children will do, but help understand how they do it. <br /><br />Temperament consists of the traits you are born with. It differs from personality which is a combination of temperament (nature) and the life experiences of people and environment (nurture). <br /><br />As a homeopath we are supposed to understand the temperament of a child (for example: being chilly or hot). Temperament is determined by your unique neurological characteristics and unlike personality it cannot be changed. It remains moderately stable across time and situations.<br /><br /><br />To find a remedy for a child we have to consider 3 main factors:-<br /><br />(1) <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sociability</span> <br />(2) <span style="font-weight:bold;">Activity</span><br />(3) <span style="font-weight:bold;">Destructibility</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">(1) Sociability</span> refers to approach (Extrovert) or withdrawal (Introvert) stimulus of the child to a new situation. Some children move easily into new settings, taking very little time to join a new group of playmates, while others may observe the scene for a long time before going into a new situation. This can also be applied to other situations such as trying a new food or changing a daily routine, for example: Some children eagerly seek new experiences while others withdraw from new activities and experiences.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Extrovert children:</span><br /><br />They like to play with new toys. They are curious to explore it. Will give smile to new faces. Allow you to examine.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Introvert children:</span><br /><br />Slower to warm up to a change. Will avoid eye contact to new faces. Will not mix with other child. Will cry and will not allow you to examine.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Remedies for Extrovert</span> children based on Temperament (being hot or chilly): <br /><br />Chilly: Phos, Rhus tox, Spoingia, Verat, Hyos, Coff, Carc, Bell.<br />Hot: Lach, Arg-n, Croc, Cham, Bufo, Tarent, Medo, Sulph, Carc, Tub. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Remedies for Introvert</span> children based on Temperament (being hot or chilly): <br /><br />Chilly: Bar c, Calc, Calc-sil, Anti.t, Ant-c, Ars, Aur, China, Ign, Sep, Sil, Staph, Stram.<br />Hot: Ambra, Bry, Cina, Cham, Gels, Lyc, Nat-m, Puls, Thuja. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">(2) Activity:</span> refers to the degree of energy expenditure through movement. It is viewed as some of the important dimensions in determining temperament- it can be hyper or hypo-activity.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Remedies for Hyperactive</span> children based on Temperament (being hot or chilly): <br /><br />Chilly: Rhus Tox, Ars, Cham, Merc, Hyos, Rheum, Stram, Thuja, Bor, Cina, Calc-p, Ant.t, Coff, Ip, Kali-c, Mag-c, Ign, Anac, Verat, Nux, Elaps, Zinc.<br />Hot: Arg. N. Iod, Cham, Merc, Rheum, Thuja, Bor, Tub, Taren, Med, Sulph, Ambr.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">(3) Destructibility:</span> It can be a reaction out of anger. Smashing, ripping, or tearing apart of objects are the expressions of destructiveness. These destructive behaviors are often directed to a nearby convenient target. <br /><br />Chilly: Bell, Camph, Ign, Stram, Verat.<br />Hot: Tuberc. Taren. Sulph.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sociability-Activity-Destructibility axis:-</span><br /><br />1. Extrovert + Hyperactive + Destructive: Tarentula, Tuber, Cham, Veratrum, Medo.<br />2. Extrovert + Hyperactive + Non-Destructive: Rhus Tox, Arg-n, Lachesis.<br />3. Introvert + Hyperactive + Destructive: Cina, Stram.<br />4. Introvert + Hyperactive + Non-Destructive: Lyco, Merc, Ars. <br /><br /><br />By considering the above factors of the child, we add thermals, thirst, characteristic, constitution and mental, before we arrive at the similimum.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-62331424697308242512009-07-26T21:27:00.005-04:002009-07-26T21:47:02.409-04:00AnnouncementDear Colleagues, <br /><br />I, Iman Pour Navab, would like to inform you that I have been voted as <span style="font-weight:bold;">Secretary of the Homeopathic Medical Association of Canada</span> (H.M.A.C.) on July 26 of 2009. I wish to thank all professional members and the board of directors who appointed me for this position. I will do my best to serve the members.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-37766206825228661972009-07-08T10:57:00.002-04:002009-07-08T11:02:53.503-04:00NEWS - Transitional Council of College of Homeopathic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SlS1EeKev6I/AAAAAAAAAFI/WlBB2BPDWsg/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 143px; height: 72px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SlS1EeKev6I/AAAAAAAAAFI/WlBB2BPDWsg/s200/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356104945271488418" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Government of Ontario</span> have today made announcement of appointment of Registrar of the Transitional Council of College of Homeopathic. Basil Ziv who has been appointed as new Registrar is best known as a homeopathic practitioner and educator. The Registrar is the chief administrative officer of the College. During the transitional period, the Registrar will support the transitional Council in all its work, including developing and implementing policies, by-laws and regulations that will govern the practice of the health profession. The Registrar is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the College and has statutory duties under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. We may therefore now get ready as the Regulatory procedure is going to be initated soon by the Government of Ontario.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2518623167049742196.post-17885253312503579272009-07-08T09:19:00.005-04:002009-07-08T11:03:54.834-04:00Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SlSe578PySI/AAAAAAAAAFA/p-hoCoiB6Dg/s1600-h/cic_images_main1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 333px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hZRFZymghto/SlSe578PySI/AAAAAAAAAFA/p-hoCoiB6Dg/s400/cic_images_main1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356080575030479138" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"we wanted to create a place of beauty and healing”<br />Dr. David Reilly.<br /></span><br />At Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital, patients are treated with the utmost respect and dignity. The building has been designed to meet both the physical and psychological needs of the patients, rather than forcing them to adapt to the operational needs of the hospital or any arbitrary architectural principles.<br /><br />The exterior of the building is welcoming – not threatening – and is much larger than it first appears. The reception area is open, with a friendly interior, and bears a greater resemblance to a Scandinavian health spa than a fully functioning modern hospital capable of treating 10,000 outpatients and 500 inpatients every year.<br /><br />The layout of the building offers a functional elegance to match first expectations. After discussion with staff and patients, the design was modified slightly so that ‘care’ spaces have a direct view and connection to nature and are protected from direct sound paths, while staff areas are located to the north and east of the building to avoid direct sunlight during working hours. Roof/clerestory arrangements provide natural lighting for deep plan corridors, waiting areas and enhances, as well as enhancing natural airflow and ventilation throughout the building.<br /><br />Since staff face the sometimes demanding task of dealing with some very sick patients, some of whom have been previously viewed as untreatable, the Design Team has placed an equal emphasis on ensuring that staff health and well-being is given a similar level of priority. Not only are the consulting rooms and therapeutic areas positioned and fitted in an attractive and functional manner, but the staff rest areas and dining room have also been constructed and decorated in the same fastidious manner.<br /><br />Project Director:<br /><br />In 1994, as soon as Dr David Reilly was first appointed to lead the project to replace the old Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital, he was determined that the new building would be neither ugly nor intimidating.<br /><br />However, Dr Reilly was not naïve about the challenges ahead. He realised that making a place of healing and beauty could not be achieved by simply hiring a top architect. It would require the motivation and creative collaboration of patients, health carers, architects, artists, administrators, hospital managers, academics, media workers and political leaders.<br /><br />He therefore set out to put together a Design Team that would be prepared to work together creatively and mobilise the necessary support to ensure that the hospital would meet everyone’s expectations – at no extra cost per square metre than a regular hospital.<br /><br />Contact Info: <br /><br />Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital<br />Part of Gartnavel General Hospital site<br />1053 Great Western Road<br />Glasgow G12 0XQ, U.K. <br />Hospital switchboard: +44 (0) 141 211 1600<br /><br />All the best to GHH.Iman Pour Navabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441282390546772923noreply@blogger.com0