Transcript Mental Health Wellness A Homeopathic Approach MI

Mental Health Wellness:
A Homeopathic Approach
Michigan School Counselor
Association Fall Conference
Kathleen Slonager, RN, ADS, AE-C, CCH, RSHom(NA)
Transformational Health, PC
Beverly Hills, Michigan
November 2015
Presenter
• Kathleen Slonager
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Registered Nurse
Nationally Certified Classical Homeopath
In practice since 2004
Over 25 years in Health & Wellness
President: Homeopathic Nurses
Association
– Certified Asthma Educator, Certified
Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist
Disclosure, etc.
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Owner/Practitioner: Transformational Health
PC (homeopathic holistic healthcare)
Executive Director: Asthma & Allergy
Foundation of American – Michigan Chapter
Consultant: Ideomed (web & mobile based
patient engagement solutions innovator)
Consultant: Energy Foundation (a non-profit
org that funds NPO’s to build the new energy
economy)
Consultant: Michigan Department of Health
& Human Services
Speaker: Health Alliance Plan
Disclaimer
• This presentation is intended for
educational purposes only. It is not
intended to diagnose or treat
condition(s) or in any way replace the
services of a qualified health care
practitioner. Recommendations are
probably not covered under your
health plan policy, so
• Take Charge of Your Health!
What is Homeopathy?
The History
• Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is
based on the Law of Similars. The truth of this
law has been verified experimentally and
clinically for the last 200 years (National Center
for Homeopathy)
• The word “homeopathy” comes from the Greek
words: homoios which means “similar” and
pathos which means “suffering”
• It’s primary principle is: Similia Similibus Curentur,
which translates: "Let likes cure likes"
History
• System developed by Samuel
Hahnemann (1755-1843) over 200
years ago
• German physician who earned his
Doctor of Medicine degree in 1779
• Scientific advances were beginning,
but clinical practice of medicine was
rife with superstition & lack of scientific
rigor. ie: purgatives, bleeding,
blistering plasters, herbal preparations
History, cont.
• Hahnemann began researching &
experimenting believing that a
substance can cure what it can
induce
• First used cinchona bark (malaria
treatment)
• Concluded that effective drugs must
produce symptoms in healthy people
that are similar to the symptoms of that
disease
What is Homeopathy?
• Homeopathic medicines work by
stimulating the body’s own immune
system (vital force)
• Non-toxic and when properly
administered are safe for infants,
children, adults and animals
• Substances are diluted to micro-dose
levels – nanoparticles (past Avogadro’s
law) ex: 30X, 12C, 1M
• No known side-effects
What is Homeopathy?
• Made from a variety of substances:
plants/flowers, minerals, animal products
• Made in accordance of the Homeopathic
Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS)
• Homeopathic medicines are considered
drug products under the law (FDA) since
1938 via the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act,
authored by Senator Royal Copeland, M.D.,
himself a homeopathic physician
• Many are available OTC(over-the-counter)
Homeopathic Health Model
Allopathy
Homeopathy
Medicines have different
biological effects from the illness
Medicines have similar biological
effects to the illness
Act directly upon tissues & cells
of the body, w/o any effects upon
the body’s innate healing powers
Initiates self-healing process,
acting indirectly on the diseased
cells and organs
Counter effects of pathological
tendencies, but do not change
the tendencies themselves.
Medicines can cure, but rarely,
and usually not w/o destroying
cells in the process
Heal the diseased tissues or
remove the biological tendency
to develop the disease (i.e.:
medicines can “restore”)
Homeopathic Health Model
Allopathy
Homeopathy
Medicines (for chronic illness) are
taken continuously & indefinitely
In general, medicines are taken
infrequently & only as often as
needed
May cause side effects in some
cases & in the worst cases, may
hasten or lead to disease/death
from toxicity
Free of side effects and toxicity
Crude or large material doses that
work on a chemical level
Infinitesimally small doses - just
enough to provoke a reaction
The mental & physical are divided
as separate areas of health,
treated by different specialists
There is not a division made
between mental & physical
aspects of health. The whole
person is always treated
Homeopathic Health Model
Allopathy
Homeopathy
Concurrent symptoms & illnesses
are considered "co-morbid" and
require use of multiple medications
or treatments - at least one for
each condition
Concurrent symptoms & illnesses
treated together as multiple
manifestations of the underlying
disease state by one medicine
Illness as defined conventionally is
felt to be a valid existential
construct, equivalent to the sum of
symptoms & physical
manifestations
Illness is felt to be a sign of
biological imbalance which
remedies correct. Conventionally
defined illness is merely the
indicator of imbalance
Usually palliates the symptoms of
illness without addressing the
underlying cause
Addresses the underlying cause
and attempts to “alleviate” the
illness
Thanks to Ann McKay, RN-BC, HN-BC, CCH, NC-BC for much of this information.
Evidence-Based Medicine?
• Scientific skepticism, stemming mostly from a lack of an
apparent mechanism of action, has led to the
assumption that homeopathy’s clinical success is due
only to placebo responses
• Research has been going on for several decades
• Needs unique methodologies
• ONE example is a study of children suffering from
recurring ear infections, where over 70 % did NOT have
another infection in the year after homeopathic
treatment. The figure was 57 % for those who had
conventional drugs. Friese K-H, Kruse S, Ludtke R, Moeller H
"Homeopathic treatment of otitis media in children: comparisons with
conventional therapy". Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1997; 35: 296-301.
Evidence-Based Medicine
• Steinsbekk, A. Patients' assessments of
the effectiveness of homeopathic
care in Norway: A prospective
observational multicentre outcome
study. Homeopathy, Volume 94, Issue
1, January 2005, Pages 10-16. “70 % of
patients report positive health changes after homeopathic
treatment. Most of these have already tried conventional
medicine, with little or no effect”
Evidence-Based Medicine
• Taylor MA, Reilly D, Llewellyn-Jones RH,
McSharry C, Aitchison T, Lancaster T,
Vickers A. British Medical Journal 2000;
321: 471-476. Randomized controlled trial of
homeopathy versus placebo in perennial allergic
rhinitis. “The homoeopathy group had a significant
objective improvement in nasal airflow compared
with the placebo group…The objective results
reinforce earlier evidence that homoeopathic
dilutions differ from placebo.”
Philosophy & Principles
• The Law of Similars
• Vital Force
• Totality of Symptoms
• Minimum Dose
• Single Remedy
Law of Similars
"Similia similibus curentur"
“Like cures like…Any substance which
can produce a totality of symptoms in
a healthy human being can cure that
totality of symptoms in a sick human
being.”
Samuel Hahnemann
Vital Force
“During health, a spiritual power
(autocracy, vital force) animates the
organism and keeps it in harmonious
order.” Samuel Hahnemann, Organon of
Medicine, 1810
• When symptoms of illness are present,
vital force is unbalanced – not in
homeostasis
• Remedies work to return homeostasis
Totality of Symptoms
• “…it follows undeniably that the sum of all
the symptoms and conditions in each
individual case of disease must be the sole
indication, the sole guide to direct us in the
choice of a remedy.” Samuel Hahnemann, Organon
of Medicine, A-17, 5 & 6th edition, 1833
• “The homeopathic method of prescribing
on a totality of symptoms is designed to be
curative, not just palliative & suppressive.”
Luc DeSchepper, MD, PhD, CHom, DIHom, Lic.Ac.
Totality of Symptoms
The unique and common physiological and
psychological symptoms of each case are
assessed by the homeopath & a remedy is
selected that matches the totality of that
persons symptoms
Aconite vs Belladonna
Aconite
•Comes on suddenly
•Awakens in night (2:00am)
after exposure to cold
•Fever with restlessness
•Anxiety/fearfulness (of death)
due to suddenness of onset
•Burning throat and thirst
For Colds or Flu
Match the remedy
symptoms
with those experienced by
person
Belladonna
•Suddenness of onset
•Redness & heat
•High fever/red face
•Pulsing neck veins
•Eyes dilated
•Sensitivity to noise/movement
•May be delirious/sees monsters
•Throat swollen (glands)
Minimum Dose
• “The correctness of a medicine for a
given case…depends not only on its
accurate homeopathic selection but
also on the correct size (or rather
smallness) of the dose.” Samuel Hahnemann,
Organon of Medicine, A-275, 5 & 6th edition, 1833
• Dosing begins with the lowest possible
potency with minimal repetitions
Single Remedy
• Only one remedy can be the most
similar at any given time to the
condition of any given patient - Similia
Similibus Curentur
• If more than one remedy is used the
homeopath will never know which
element was curative and our source
of future guidance is obscured
Hey – It’s Good Enough for…
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Henry David Thoreau
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Charles Darwin
William Osler (“father of modern medicine”)
C. Everett Koop, M.D.
David Beckham
Arnie Kander (Strength & Conditioning Coach, NBA Detroit
Pistons)
• Catherine Zeta- Jones & Jennifer Aniston
• Paul McCartney
• U.S. Presidents: Lincoln, Tyler, Hayes, Garfield,
Arthur, Harrison, McKinley, Harding, Coolidge,
Hoover, & Clinton
The Role of Homeopathy in
Mental Health
• Mental Health disorders account for
about ½ the total of disease among
adolescents & young adults (Findings, University
of Michigan School of Public Health, Volume 29, Number 2, p. 21)
• 68% of PCP’s report the availability of
mental health services is inadequate
for children (Ibid, p. 27)
The Role of Homeopathy in
Mental Health
• Past use of allopathic medication might
include one stimulant (Ritalin, Adderall,
etc.
• Current use may include 2-3 meds;
stimulants plus antipsychotic,
antidepressant, etc.
• Multiple side-effects from allopathic med
use (weight loss/gain, thyroid inhibition,
diabetes, tardive dyskinesia, etc.)
The Role of Homeopathy in
Mental Health
• Common Labels include: ODD, OCD,
SID, BPD, RAD, AD, DD, TS, LD, CD, PTSD,
etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
• Homeopathy treats individuals, not
diagnoses; the whole person, not the
parts
• Proper homeopathic Rx is based on the
symptoms expressed – and the
uniqueness of that individual
The Role of Homeopathy in
Mental Health
• “Homeopathy, one of the most commonly used
CAM therapies, has focused on the mental health
of its patients for more than 200 years…Scientific
research is continuously adding vital data which
indicates that homeopathy is effective in large
number of diseases, including mental disorders like
anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, stress, insomnia,
etc. Research has also shown that there is a
greater patient satisfaction during homeopathic
care, that homeopathic medicines are safe, and
that they reduce overall cost of treatment.” Dr.
Manish Bhatia. Homeopathy and Mental Health
Care, 2010.
Homeopathy’s Use in
ADD/ADHD
• Recent studies showing statistically
significant benefit using homeopathy in
children with ADHD & ADD:
European Journal of Pediatrics ISSN: 03406199 (Paper) 1432-1076 (Online) 27 July 2005
Study used individualized homeopathic treatment in a
randomized, double blind, placebo controlled crossover
study. 'The trial suggests scientific evidence of the
effectiveness of homeopathy in the treatment of attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder, particularly in the areas of
behavioral and cognitive functions.'
Homeopathy’s Use in
ADD/ADHD, cont.
• British Homeopath Journal. 2001
Oct;90(4):178-9. Frei, H. & Thurnevsen,
A. “…a prospective trial to assess the efficacy of
homeopathy in hyperactive patients and to
compare it methylphenidate (MPD) in children 3-17
y/o. The reported results of homeopathic treatment
appear to be similar to the effects of MPD… In
preschoolers, homeopathy appears a particularly
useful treatment for ADHD.
Homeopathy’s Use in
Autism
• Indian Journal of Research in
Homeopathy. Vol. 4, No. 4, OctoberDecember 2010. Neeraj Gupta, R. K.
Saxena, A. K. Malhotra1, Ritu Juneja
A study done with 25 autistic children using
homeopathic individualized treatment.
Conclusion: Significant positive & curative
response…suggesting that homeopathic medicines
can provide cure for abnormal behavioral problems
in ASD children
Homeopathy’s Use in
Depression & Anxiety
• Altern Ther Health Med. 1997 Sep;3(4):15-6.
Davidson JR, Morrison RM, Shore J, Davidson
RT, Bedayn G. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences, Duke Unversity Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
• OBJECTIVE: To report the use of homeopathic treatment in
patients with depression and anxiety. METHODS: Individually
selected homeopathic remedies were used on an outpatient
basis to treat 12 adults who had major depression, social
phobia, or panic disorder.
CONCLUSIONS: Homeopathy may be useful in the treatment
of affective and anxiety disorders in patients with mildly to
severely symptomatic conditions.
Homeopathic Care
• Comprehensive assessment by a
qualified homeopath (usually 2 hr visit)
• “Each child has a state. That state is the
mental-emotional-physical stance that
he has adopted that determines how
he interacts with the rest of the world.”
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, Ritalin-Free Kids, 2nd ed., 2000, pg. 96
• A homeopathic remedy also
corresponds to a “state” ie: constitution
Homeopathic Care
• Medicines are administered by pellet,
liquid or inhalation
• Remedy selection is always derived
from a complete assessment that
includes symptoms (rubrics) from
physical, mental/emotional, spiritual
• When the correct remedy used –
dramatic and subtle shifts take place
• Gentle/Slow vs. fast/aggravated
Clinical Pictures
• Calcarea phosphorica:
diff. to sustain
mental effort, poor memory, anemic, digestive
issues, generally frustrated & dissatisfied – “the grass
is always greener” kind of kids, “school h/a’s &
stomach aches, short stature/slow growth
• Cina:
irritable, don’t know wants & reject what
they are given, pinch, kick, hit out of irritability, pick
or bore into they nose & ears, hs teeth grinders
• Arsenicum album:
tremendous
restlessness, anxiety, fear/fright, hyperactive child –
not aggressive, fear of germs & for their health
Please note: these remedy descriptions are not comprehensive; for example only
Clinical Pictures, cont.
• Stramonium:
ceaseless talking, loquacious,
laughing, singing, swearing, praying, rhyming,
rhythmic motions, expression of terror/fear, violence
• Scorpion:
lack of conscience & compassion
for suffering of others, extremely violent, detached,
loaners, self-centered, indifferent to pleasure or
pain
• Silica:
increased susceptibility to stimuli, fainthearted, anxious, sensitive to all impressions,
obstinate, headstrong, abstracted, fixed ideas
Please note: these remedy descriptions are not comprehensive; for example only
Clinical Pictures, cont.
• China:
timid, passive, imaginative, dreamy, feel
weak within, but fantasize being a superhero,
weakness from blood loss or horrible things
• Mancinella:
averse to answering questions,
moody, fear of going crazy, compulsions
• Belladonna: very intense, fevers spike,
hypersensitivity, manic, violent, rage, but also
insecure & scared
Please note: these remedy descriptions are not comprehensive; for example only
Hahnemann would say…
• Eat Healthy Fats
• Milk from Plants,
not Cows
• No Soy (unless
fermented)
• Eat Colorfully
• Safe Sweets
(stevia, xylitol,
limited honey &
molasses)
• Organic, Local,
Whole, Fresh
• Try for less Carbs,
especially refined
Hahnemann would say…
• Deep Green Leafy’s and other
brightly colored fruits and veggies
• Water, Water, Water & Clean (remove
microbes, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals)
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Hahnemann would say…
• No Microwave
• Select Few Supplements - whole food
based
• Essentials include:
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Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s)
Vit D
Multi
Mg
Probiotics/Prebiotics
Supportive Supplements
• Probiotics
The human body is made up of an estimated 100 trillion
bacterial cells from at least 500 species, not including viruses
and fungi. These bacteria’s are referred to as "friendly"
bacteria and are responsible for several important biological
functions. Some of these functions include assisting with
digestion, keeping other harmful bacteria at bay and
stimulating the immune system.
• Fermented Foods
A healthy gut microbiome may help Social Anxiety Disorder:
A study recently published in Psychiatry Research, found
that fermented foods and drinks helped curb social anxiety
disorder in young adults
Bullets pulled from Joseph Mercola, MD: www.mercola.com
Hahnemann would also say…
• Breathe deeply and from diaphragm
• Daily Movement/Exercise
• Get Outside - barefoot if possible
• Sleep (adults 7 hr min, kids more! And
earlier in evening vs. later)
• BM’s 2X/day
• Avoid EMF’s
Hahnemann would also say…
• Natural vs. synthetic
• Alkaline vs. Acid Balance
• Eliminate Air Fresheners & Plug In’s
• Free & clear Soaps, Cleaners and
Detergents
• Simple vs. overscheduled
• Be of Service
Additional References
Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, Steven
Cummings, MD & Dana Ullman, MPH
Your Natural Medicine Cabinet, Burke Lennihan, RN,
CCH
Ritalin Free Kids, Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW
and Robert Ullman, ND
Rage Free Kids, Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW
and Robert Ullman, ND
Homeopathy and Mental Health Care, Editors:
Christopher Johannes, PhD & Harry van der Zee, MD
Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, Amit Sood, MD,
M.Sc.
More Research
• Homeopathic Educational Services:
www.Homeopathic.com
• National Center for Homeopathy:
www.NationalCenterForHomeopathy.org
• Homeopathy Research Institute:
www.HRI-Research.org
Resources
Homeopathic Books: www.Nature-Reveals.com
Remedies Available from: Whole Foods, Vitamin
Shoppe, local health food store or
Natural Health Supply www.A2ZHomeopathy.com
Books and Remedies: Homeopathic Educational
Services: www.homeopathic.com
National Center for Homeopathy:
www.NationalCenterForHomeopathy.org
Find A Homeopath
National Center for Homeopathy:
www.NationalCenterForHomeopathy.org
Homeopathic Nurses Association:
www.nursehomeopaths.org
Council for Homeopathic Certification:
www.HomeopathicDirectory.com
North American Society of Homeopaths:
www.Homeopathy.org
Questions? Comments?
Kathleen Slonager, RN, AE-C, DiHOM, ADS, CCH,
RSHom(NA)
Transformational Health, PC
16205 W. 14 Mile, #202
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
#248.613.9662  [email protected]
www.TransformationalHealthPC.com
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“The highest ideal of cure is rapid, gentle and permanent
restoration of the health, or removal and annihilation of the
disease in its whole extent, in the shortest, most reliable, and most
harmless way, on easily comprehensible principles.”
Samuel Hahnemann