Unit 5 CAM Project
Homeopathy 101
General Course Outline
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Lesson One:
Homeopathy Introduction
o What is homeopathy?
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The three principles
o What are homeopathic remedies?
Taking Homeopathics
o Who needs homeopathics & why?
o Homeopathic preparations
o Taking homeopathics 101
Lesson Two:
Homeopathic remedies vs. Drugs
o Physical & Chemical Differences
o Mindset Differences
o Differences in Effect
Lesson Three:
Major Elimination/Detox Channels
o Urinary System
o Intestines
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Skin
o Respiratory System
Unit 5 CAM Project
Homeopathy 101
Course Syllabus
General Information
Instructor: Elizabeth Rao
Email: Elizabethrao@student.kaplan.edu
Course Meetings: Online, TBD
Credit Hours: 6
Course Description
This course will serve as an introduction to homeopathy and homeopathic remedies.
This class will be dedicated to understanding the basic concepts of homeopathy,
comparative analysis of homeopathic remedies vs. traditional drugs, a review of the
major systems of the body with detoxification emphasis, and specific preparations/
protocols of homeopathic remedies. Attention will also be given to quality and
compassion of cultivation to distribution of certain homeopathic companies as well.
Course Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
1. To understand the basics of homeopathy
2. To understand the differences between homeopathic remedies vs. drugs
3. To learn the major concepts/principles of which different homeopathic remedies
are based
4. To understand the elimination/detox channels which homeopathy effects
5. To learn specific preparations and protocols for use of homeopathic remedies
6. To feel confident in the use of specific homeopathic medicines and products, and
decipher which brands to trust.
Required Materials
Homeopathic Materia Medica Volume 1 and 2
By William Boericke, M.D.
Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines
By Stephen Cummings, MD & Dana Ullman, MPH
Homeopathy General Self-Limiting ailment Starter Kit:
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Grading
Scale: TBD
Grading will be based upon a cumulative score of tests, quizzes, labs, and write-ups
Unit 5 CAM Project
Lesson 1 Lecture
Homeopathy Introduction
Lesson Summary: This lesson addresses the question, "What is homeopathy?” by
covering some key points as to why homeopathic medicine is important to have in your
health and wellness toolbox and in today’s world. We will go over and define the basic
concepts of what homeopathic remedies are, and the laws/principles that all
homeopathies are based upon. It will also include how to determine who may need
homeopathic remedies, key methods as to how they are prepared, and the protocol for
choosing which remedies to take and how to take them.
Lesson Content:
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a system of medicine founded in the early 19th century by a German
physician, Dr. Samuel Christian Hahnemann (1775-1843) (Weil, 2014). It is a safe and
debatably effective medicine system which uses preparations of natural substances from
minerals, plants, and animal products to stimulate the body’s self-healing response.
Homeopathy has been practiced for over 200 years and is widely utilized throughout
Europe and India.
The three principles:
Classical homeopathy rests on three principles:
The law of similars states that a disease is cured by a medicine that creates symptoms
similar to those the patient is experiencing. Hence, an important part of the prescription
of a homeopathic medicine is a lengthy interview to determine all the symptoms. The
homeopathic physician then prescribes the medicine that best matches the symptoms.
The principle of the single remedy states that a single medicine should cover all the
symptoms the patient is experiencing: mental, emotional and physical.
The principle of the minimum dose has two parts. First, the homeopathic physician
prescribes only a small number of doses of the homeopathic medicine and waits to see
what effect the medicine has. Second, the medicine is given in an infinitesimal dose
(Weil, 2014).
What are homeopathic Remedies?
Homeopathic remedies are not the same as herbs or vitamins. In fact homeopathic
remedies are made from minerals, plants, animals, biological products, and sometimes
even the imponderables such as magnetic forces, light, and electricity. They are often
formulated as sugar pellets to be placed under the tongue. The remedies may also be in
other forms, such as ointments, gels, drops, creams, and tablets. Treatments are tailored
and individualized to each person (Kotzur, 2014). It is not uncommon for different people
with the same condition to receive different treatments (
—it is not uncommon for different people with the same condition to receive
different treatments (NIH, 2014). According to Dr. Kotzur there are more than 4,000
homeopathic remedies in use today which are prepared in FDA-licensed homeopathic
pharmacies, all according to rules established in 1897 by Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of
the United States. Many common homeopathic remedies are available to the public at
health food stores and online, while some higher potencies and select brands and
remedies must be ordered by a health care professional.
Taking Homeopathics
Who needs homeopathics & why?
Homeopathy is used for a wide variety of conditions including some common ailments
such as: pain related to teething, bumps and bruises due to injury, and minor skin
irritations are said to benefit from homeopathic remedies. Also, self-limiting conditions
like sprains, coughs, colds and the flu may possibly benefit from homeopathy as well.
(Although critics challenge that the body’s natural healing mechanisms are responsible
for cures, not homeopathy). Chronic non-life threatening conditions are often treated with
homeopathy as well. Homeopathy is used for various other illnesses and diseases too, but
since the conditions are not self-limiting, they should be used under the supervision of a
health care professional. To determine if you are in need of homeopathic treatment, one
should seek out a highly experienced homeopath to determine which of the available
remedies would best suit your specific chronic health condition. To find a directory of
practitioners which includes their credentials for North America, go to The North
American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) website: www.homeopathy.org.
Homeopathic remedy preparations
Each company prepares and manufactures their homeopathic remedies according to their
personal objectives, but all produced fairly similarly in the processes department. One of
my favorite companies called SOLUNA- remedies produces the products with such
integrity and intent while keeping the ancient art and connection to nature intact. Solunaremedies are created in a “spagyric” cycle based upon that of nature which combines to
laboratory operations- the SOLar process of distillation and the LUNar process of
maceration- SOLUNA. The soluna medicinal gardens are located in the Italian alps and
the exact geographical location and elevation of the gardens plays a major role in the
potency and preparation of their product. The soil in the Soluna gardens is proven free of
pesticides. No Pesticides, insecticides, or artificial fertilizers have ever been used there,
creating an unencumbered place that provides the perfect soil composition and organic
matter for vegetation growth. Apparently the elevation causes pronounced rhythmic
characteristics that are ideal for cultivating plants with superior qualities. The gardens are
located in the San Pellegrino region, known for its pristine spring water providing
irrigation for the plants as it travels down the side of the mountain into a 7 stage well
system. Each of the 7 stages contains one of the 7 metals in a natural solid form.
Supposedly the flow of the water over the 7 planetary metals intensifies the elementary
qualities. At a specific time of day where the life energy and nutrient density of a
particular plant reaches its peak the plant is harvested. All of the medicinal plants at the
Soluna gardens are sewn, cultivated, and harvest by hand in accordance with the relevant
biological rhythms to ensure that any machinery or metal object does disturb the
properties of the plant. Everything is done to strict ecological standards and in observance
of the movente of the sun moon and planets which allows for an abundance of active
ingredient and healing properties (Soluna, 2014). Not all homeopathic remedies and
biological medicines are cultivated with such care as the Soluna-remedies has put forth,
so it is important to do your research.
Taking homeopathics 101
As previously stated, homeopathic remedies usually come in two forms: sugar pellets or
liquid drops. According to Dr. Kotzur, both types are produced by a process of serial
dilution and succession where a single substance is potentized into a medicated liquid
(Kotzur, 2014). The sugar pellets are coated in the medicated liquid, and the remedy is
then dissolved under the tongue. For liquid drops, a small amount of alcohol is added to
the medicated liquid as a preservative (which gives them an almost infinite shelf life).
The remedies are taken orally and the frequency of dosing is based on the individual and
their prescribed protocol. Doses can be anywhere from a single time to daily dosing over
a long period of time. Again, individuality of the treatment plan is stressed. It is important
to store remedies in a dark dry place away from heat.
Lesson 2 Lecture
Homeopathic Remedies vs. Drugs
Physical and Chemical Differences
A prescription drug (also referred to as a prescription medication of medicine)…
Course content to be updated…
Mindset Differences
Differences in Effect
Homeopathy
Lesson 3 Lecture
Major Elimination/Detox Channels
Lesson Summary:
Lesson Content:
Overview of Elimination Channels
The Urinary System
The Intestines
The Skin
The Respiratory System
References
Soluna-remedies. (2014) Laboratorium Soluna. Retrieved from
http://www.soluna.com/html_e/service/start_service.html
NIH. (2014) Homeopathy: Introduction. Retrieved from
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/homeopathy#hed2
Weil, Andrew Dr. (2014) Homeopathic Medicine. Retrieved from
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00470/Homeopathic-Medicine.html
Kotzur, Sarah N.D. (2014). Homeopathy 101. Retrieved from
http://www.sarahkotzur.com/introduction-to-homeopathy/