Transcript Introduction to homoeopathy

Dr Naval Kumar
B.H.M.S,F.R.C.H (UK)
Core Group Member
National Disaster Management Authority of
India
Introduction to homoeopathy
Homeopathy is a well-described, scientifically
based system of approaching health and
disease. "Scientific" because the insights are
based on reproducible experiments. "Welldescribed" because from these observations a
number of precise basic fundamental rules
became evident…
Cardinal principles
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1. Law of Similia
2. Law of Simplex
3. Law of Minimum
4. Doctrine of Drug Proving
5. Theory of Chronic Diseases
6. Theory of Vital Force
7. Doctrine of Drug Dynamisation
Law of similia
This law is also called as SIMILIA SIMILIBUS
CURANTUR, which means 'Let likes be
treated by likes' (like cures like). By this law,
he wants to emphasize that, in order to execute
a cure and heal an ailing person, a
homoeopathic physician needs to administer a
drug that produces symptoms that are similar
to the diseased symptoms
Law of Simplex
Hahnemann states in aphorisms
272-274, 'Only one, single,
simple remedy should be
administered to the patient at
one time'. This is the law of
simplex.
Law of minimum
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The curative effect of the medicine does not
depend only on the selection of a similar
remedy but also on the quantity of the
medicine. Since the homoeopathic medicines
act at a dynamic level, only a minute quantity
of the medicine is enough to stimulate the
dynamically deranged vital force to bring
about the necessary curative change in a
patient.
Doctrine of Drug Proving
Drug proving is a systemic
investigation and evaluation of
the disease producing power
of a substance on healthy
human beings of sexes,
different age groups and
people from different places.
Theory of Chronic Diseases
After 30 years of homoeopathic
practice Dr.Hahnemann realized that
homeopathy failed to execute a 'real
cure' in some diseases. He observed
that in many cases symptoms got
ameliorated for a brief period only to
relapse at a later date. This intrigued
him and made him reflect as to the
possible cause of these failures
Theory of Vital Force
Vital force is the invisible vital energy that animates
each organism and is the most intimate spark, the
essence of the individual. The material organism
(body), without the vital force is capable of no
sensation, no function, no self-preservation; it derives
all sensations and performs all the functions of life
solely by means of the immaterial being (vital force),
which animates the material organism in health and in
disease.
Doctrine of Drug Dynamisation
All the medicinal properties,
which are latent in a
substance, are extracted from
their crude form for the
curative purpose .
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Agent Orange and it's
aftereffects
Not only do we see ruined villages
and forests,but also the severely
deformed bodies of those born
decades after the bombings,the
continuing victims of
our"mistake"."It's almost too
much.For anyone of a certain
age,old wounds reopen.For anyone
younger,new ones are created.
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AGENT ORANGE, A KILLER
THEN AND A KILLER NOW!
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Over view and introduction….
www.kianh.org.uk/agentorange.htm
Agent Orange was the code name for a herbicide
developed for the military, primarily for use in tropical
climates. Although the genesis of the product goes back
to the 1940's, serious testing for military applications
did not begin until the early 1960's.
The purpose of the product was to deny an enemy cover
and concealment in dense terrain by defoliating trees
and shrubbery where the enmy could hide.
Agent Orange was a 50-50 mix of two
chemicals, known conventionally as
2,4,D and 2,4,5,T. The combined product
was mixed with kerosene or diesel fuel
and dispersed by aircraft, vehicle, and
hand spraying. An estimated 19 million
gallons of Agent Orange were used in
South Vietnam during the war.
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Disaster caused by…..
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(SIDS), for example is four times
more likely to kill the children of
Veterans exposed to Agent
Orange than it is children of
parents who were not exposed
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Even though the Vietnam War ended 30
years ago, the US’s saturation chemical
bombing is still wreaking havoc on
millions, including the newly born —
making them third-generation victims.
Nobody knows when the congenital
deformities, one of many horrific health
consequences of the toxic chemicals, will
end.
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy – 1984…
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy - 1984
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Hundreds of people have died from the effects
of toxic gases which leaked from a chemical
factory near the central Indian city of Bhopal.
The accident happened in the early hours of
December 3rd at the American-owned Union
Carbide Pesticide Plant three miles (4.8 km)
from Bhopal.
An Anatomy of the Dead Bodies
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Human blood had turned purple red",
the lungs had become "ash colour"
and filled with their own secretions.
"The tracheas were so "dry that the
mucous flaked off on touch".
Sometimes the blood was so thick
that if you dipped your finger in it
and lifted it, it would come off like a
wire.
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source by:-www.daylife.com
Gases released…..
chronic cyanide toxicity, The entry of
methyl isocyanate (MIC) into the blood
stream was established by the presence of
carbamoylated end-terminal amino acids
of haemoglobin and other tissue proteins.
The presence of MIC trimer and a few
other identified as well as unidentified
tank residue constituents in the blood and
viscera further established a close nexus of
the products of pyrolysis of MIC in the
aerosol inhaled by the victims.
disaster caused by …..
Having borne the brunt of neurological,
hormonal and mental health problems besides the economic hardships - the survivors
are now faced with the problem of deformed
children being born.
Children of affected parents conceived and
born after the disaster were significantly
different from children of the same age born
to unexposed parents…
children were shorter, thinner,
lighter and had smaller heads.
Also, children of exposed parents
showed abnormal growth of
upper part of their bodies disproportionately smaller than
their lower bodies,"
Genetic damage to the children neurological, hormone Lack of research - into
the possible genetic and reproductive
ramifications of exposure to lethal gasses and
now to contaminated water - has seriously
marred efforts to check the effects of
poisonous gases on the next generation of the
affected. All physical and mental health
problems",
Womens are more affected than
others.. Those who were pregnant
got spontaneous abortion..
And others got irregularities in
their menstrual flow..that became
scanty n hardly last for 1 day..
Homeopathic aid given to them…
ACID SULPHURICUM
Internal tremor, wants to be held. Sourness.
Erosions and haemorrhages.
Great painfulness. Hot flushes.
Pain increases slowly, then suddenly ceases.
Haemorrhages of black blood.
ACONITE
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Terror, anxiety, agonizing fear, restless, excited,
nervous, impatient.
Sudden, violently acute, painful effects. Congestions.
Inflammation. Haemorrhages.
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Sticking, tearing pains with numbness. Burning thirst.
High fever.
Terror Stricken
ARSENIC ALB.
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Insecurity. Anxiety. Restlessness. Weakness.
Chilly. Midnight aggravation.
Intense thirst for frequent sips. Burning pains >
heat.
Periodicity, alternation of symptoms.
MEDORRHINUM
OPRESSION ON BREATHING
HOARSE WHILE READING
ASTHMA,INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION
DYSPNOEA,CANNOT EXHALE
COUGH BETTER BY LYING ON STOMACH
SABINA
This is a remedy useful to prevent impending
abortion , ushered in by the appearance of
blood, which is oftentimes the first symptom;
then follow pain in the small of the back, going
around and through the pubes ; there are
forcing and dragging pains from the sacrum to
the pubes. The flow is bright red and clotted. It
is useful for metritis accompanied by flooding
from miscarriage
Hydrastis. [Hydr]
The epithelial diathesis and is of undoubted and
special value in epithelioma and uterine
cancer. In simple glandular tumors of the
breast; here it allays the pain retards the
growth and improves the patient generally. The
dyspeptic symptoms of the remedy lead to its
choice
Radium. [Rad-br]
Mentally tired and irritable patients.
Pimples on the skin and spots which itch
and burn.Restlessness, heat in stomach,
flatulence and constipation. In regions
where radio-active minerals were mined
an increased incidence of cancer,
especially of cancer of the lungs
Burn injuries
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Burns injuries are caused by a wide variety of
substances and external sources such as exposure to
chemicals, friction, electricity, radiation, and
extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
Most chemicals that cause severe chemical burns are
strong acids or bases.Chemical burns are usually
caused by caustic chemical compounds, such as
sodium hydroxide, silver nitrate, and more serious
compounds (such as sulfuric acid and Nitric acid).
Hydrofluoric acid can cause damage down to the
bone and its burns are sometimes not immediately
evident.
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Electrical burns ……….
Electrical burns are caused by an exogenous
electric shock. Common causes of electrical
burns include workplace injuries or being
defibrillated or cardioverted without a
conductive gel. Lightning is a rare cause of
electrical burns. The internal injuries
sustained may be disproportionate to the size
of the burns seen, and the extent of the
damage is not always obvious. Such injuries
may lead to cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac
arrest, and unexpected falls with resultant
fractures
Radiation burns
Radiation burns are caused by protracted exposure
to UV light (as from the sun), tanning booths,
radiation therapy (as patients who are undergoing
cancer therapy), sunlamps, and X-rays. By far the
most common burn associated with radiation is sun
exposure, specifically two wavelengths of light UVA,
and UVB, the latter being more dangerous. Tanning
booths also emit these wavelengths and may cause
similar damage to the skin such as irritation,
redness, swelling, and inflammation. More severe
cases of sun burn result in what is known as sun
poisoning.
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Treatment….
Cantharis
This remedy is indicated for extreme
burning pain, when the person is very
intense and restless. It is often useful
in reducing or preventing blister
formation. Cantharis can help with
any burn, but is most often indicated
for severe ones (second or third
degree).
Phosphorus:
This remedy may be useful for the pain of
electrical burns, on the way to medical
care. (When electrical burns occur, the
damaged area may look small on the
surface, but be more extensive
underneath; they should always be
examined by a doctor.)
Radium bromatum
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This remedy is specific for radiation
poisoning, especially followed by arthritic
complaints. Acute dose is three to five pellets
of 12X to 30C every one to four hours until
symptoms are relieved
Calendula and Hypericum tinctures
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These tinctures (used topically in unpotentized
herbal form) often is helpful in soothing burns
and promoting tissue healing. Ten drops of
either Calendula or Hypericum tincture, or
both, may be mixed in an ounce of water and
applied to the area several times per day
Causticum
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If a burn is intensely painful and blisters seem
to be forming, this remedy may help to bring
relief. The person often feels more sad than
restless from the pain. Rawness and soreness
may develop in the injured area. Causticum is
also helpful when pain remains in older burns,
or when burns have not completely healed.
Hepar sulphuris calcareum
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This remedy is helpful for treating very
sensitive and painful burns in people who are
prone to infection. The person may feel
extremely vulnerable and irritable, and may
have chills or be very sensitive to cold
Urtica urens
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When a burn is mild and the primary
symptoms are redness and stinging pain, this
remedy often brings relief. It is often useful for
sunburn when the pain is prickly and stinging.
REMEDIES FOR RADIOACTIVE EXPOSURE….
Lap-gr-m
Lap-mar-c
Uranium nitricum
Plutonium nitricum
Muriaticum acidum
X-ray
Thanks….
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With Warm Regards
Dr Naval Kumar
Senior Consultant Homeopathy
Core Group Member
NDMA (Govt. Of India)