3. Hippocrates
In ancient times, the Greek physician Hippocrates, the
Father of Western Medicine, taught that cures could be
achieved by Similars or Opposites, and Similars were
preferred.
4. Paracelsus
Paracelsus, a Swiss physician in the 16th century, believed that disease
was mainly caused by external factors, and that nature would provide
cures.
“Paracelsus planted the acorn from which the mighty oak of
homeopathy has grown.”
Compton Burnett, 19th century homeopath/author
5. Samuel Christian Hahnemann
In the 18th century, most common medical practices were, at best, not
helpful.
Treatments included bloodletting and ingestion of harmful substances,
including heavy metals.
Samuel Hahnemann was a German doctor who advocated novel ideas, like
fresh air, good nutrition, and physical exercise.
Doctor Hahnemann did extensive testing on himself and others, thereby
developing Homeopathy. His testing proved that tiny amounts of that which
CAUSES an ailment will also CURE it.
6. Homeo = Similar
Pathos = Suffering
By 1810, the doctor had published two books on the subject
of homeopathy, and was teaching at the University of Leipzeg.
Hahnemann developed over 100 homeopathic remedies.
7. Homeopathy in the 19th Century
Doctors Constantine Hering and James Tyler Kent were in the
forefront of bringing homeopathy to the United States.
These new ideas had spread from Europe to North America.
Homeopathic clinics and hospitals spread all over America
8.
9. 20th Century Changes
By the end of the 19th century, 15% of all doctors were
practicing homeopathy
The formation of the AMA in American medicine led to a
near monopoly in types of medical care available.
Homeopathy was not in favor with this new medical
standard of care.
Some places such as central Europe, never discontinued
the use of homeopathy among medical practitioners.
10. Modern Homeopathy
Homeopathy, along with other more traditional healing
modalities, began to be re-examined in the 1960-70s
There is currently believed to be over a million
practitioners of homeopathy in the U.S., although many
are unlicensed.
Practitioners include naturopaths, chiropractors, D.O.s,
and midwives.
12. Self Study
There are many ways available for students to learn about
homeopathy through self-study.
The National Center for Homeopathy is a good source for learning
sites and schools.
Healing Way Homeopathy in Appleton offers a on-line course.
http://www.healingwayhomeopathy.com/
13. Formal Education for Homeopathy
Training in homeopathy is offered as part of the training
for many holistic health practitioners (D.O., N.D.)
The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical
Colleges is one resource for this type of training.
14. Certification and Licensing
No licensure is available in Wisconsin for homeopaths.
Various types of certification are available, however.
American Board of Homeotherapeutics: for
practitioners such as M.D.s, N.D.s and P.A.s
Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians:
certifies naturopaths (N.D.s)
Council for Homeopathic Certification: for classical
homeopaths
15. Education for Midwives
Along with the previous paths of study, many midwives
learn about homeopathy from their preceptors, senior
midwives, and/or in school.
Some good books for midwives include:
Natural Healing in Gynecology
by Rina Nissim
Homeopathy for Midwives
by Barbara Geraghty
17. Homeopathy Kits for Midwives
I found two kits online, both for midwifery use of
homeopathics.
Precious Arrows offers a 200C Remedy Kit by Washington
Homeopathics this includes plastic vials of 50
remedies, with an instructional pamphlet, in a carrying
case
Everything Birth offers a kit of “Established nurse-midwife
M.J. Hanafin's selection of 27 remedies in 200C for
minimizing risk and trauma of childbirth.”
18. British Study
Ina study among the clients of British midwives, pregnant
women were given a kit of homeopathic remedies, with
instructions for using in pregnancy and labor.
Both the women and their partners expressed positive
thoughts on this usage.
A similar idea might prove useful among the Amish
community.
19. Consultation and Referral
The Wisconsin Rules and Regulations for Licensed Midwives
has no specific mentions or guidelines on the usage of
these non-prescription remedies.
I would seek consultation and/or referral for anything
outside my scope of practice, or any condition that was
worsening and/or not responding to any care I was giving,
including homeopathy.
20. Usage during Pregnancy and Labor
There are a great number of uses for homeopathic
remedies during these times, and on into breastfeeding.
The remedies take into consideration more than just the
main symptom
Labor pains: not only would the pain itself be noted, but
more specific information would indicate what remedy to
use. For example, labor pains with a constant need for
comfort and/or sympathy would indicate Pulsatilla as the
correct homeopathic remedy.
21. Some more info…
The remedies are available as tablets, soft tablets (melt
in the mouth), pillules (small hard pills), and powders (
for higher dose remedies, contained in paper).
Main potencies are denoted by x, c, and m.
x is one part mother tincture in nine drops of water
c is one part in 99 drops of water
m is one part in 999 drops of water
Keep the remedies in cool places (not the refrigerator,
though!) and away from anything with strong odors.
22. Quiz Time!
1. What does the word “Homeopathy” mean?
2. Does the state of Wisconsin have a license
available for a Homeopath?
23. Answers
1. Greek for HOMEO = Similar
PATHOS = Suffering
2. No. No licensure is available here for
someone who is only a homeopath.
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