Australian Research Council Releases First Report Concluding “Encouraging Evidence For the Effectiveness of Homeopathy”

Public pressure especially from the group Releasethefirstreport.com and from the Australian Senate has pushed the NHMRC or The Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council into releasing a first report on homeopathy that they have said for years was not available.

Skeptics who lied about their bias and became part of the NHMRC research group looking into homeopathy, managed to bury a first independent report that was very positive about homeopathy. They replaced it with a second report that was replete with poor research standards and trickery to put homeopathy in a poor light. This second report was promoted around the world by skeptic organizations and the press as ‘homeopathy being ineffective.’

NHMRC CEO Prof Anne Kelso, now claims that even the NHMRC’s second report “did not conclude that homeopathy was ineffective”, despite claims to that effect by these anti-homeopathy campaigners.

“For over three years NHMRC have refused to release their 2012 draft report on homeopathy, despite Freedom of Information requests and even requests by members of the Australian Senate. To see this document finally seeing the light of day is a major win for transparency and public accountability in research.”  –Rachel Roberts, HRI Chief Executive

See Homeopathy Research Council

The Australian Senate has ordered the Research Council’s ombudsman to investigate the whole process and the Ombudsman report is imminent.

Nature.com Publishes Study Showing Homeopathic Remedy Positively Impacting Neuropathy

The conventional medical journal Nature.com published a study in 2018 showing that homeopathic remedy Rhus Toxicondendron (also called Rhus Tox) impacts neuropathy. In a highly controlled experiment the homeopathically prepared remedy clearly had an effect.

The study is called “Ultra-diluted Toxicodendron pubescensattenuates pro-inflammatory cytokines and ROS- mediated neuropathic pain in rats”

The study stated: “Despite the availability of multiple therapeutic agents, the search for novel pain management of neuropathic pain is still a challenge. Oxidative stress and inflammatory signaling are prominently involved in clinical manifestation of neuropathic pain. Toxicodendron pubescens, popularly known as Rhus Tox (RT) is recommended in alternative medicines as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic remedy. “

The study went on to conclude:

“In summary, this study substantiated the antinociceptive potential of RT (Rhus Tox) ultra-dilutions in the validated model of CCI-induced peripheral neuropathic pain. Interestingly, RT (Rhus Tox) was found to be efficacious in reducing not only the thermal nociception but also the mechanical allodynia in rats. RT demonstrated notable anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the sciatic nerve and exhibited potential free radical scavenging activity that would reduce its anti-neuropathic activity. Attenuated oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways may contribute to the therapeutic potential of RT in the treatment of neuropathic pain. Although, the results of present study suggested the anti-neuropathic effect of RT, further pre-clinical and clinical studies are warranted to confirm these effects. Several other biochemical mechanisms may be involved in RT mediated anti-neuropathic effect. Results of present study are suggestive of the anti-nociceptive effect of RT against neuropathic pain and deserve further validation of its effectiveness in various painful conditions.”

Homeopathy and The Darker Side of Wikipedia

One of the darkest efforts in “science” is the way Wikipedia treats homeopathy. No experts on homeopathy are allowed to edit the wikipedia entry. As a result, amateurs pound out a negative and innaccurate pharmaceutically driven party line  against homeopathy.

Apparently, this editorial prerogative and even paid editing is common in the darker corridors of Wikipedia:

“And anonymous Wikipedia editors maintain a stranglehold on selected topics. Kohs demonstrates with the case of Morgellons. The Mayo Clinic calls it “an unexplained skin disorder characterized by sores.” But the Wikipedia page dismisses Morgellons as a “delusional belief.”

New Film on Homeopathy Released

A new film on homeopathy has been released by Laurel Chiten (Blind Dog FIlms) who is the Producer and Director. “Just One Drop” explores the people who have been dramatically helped by homeopathy as well as the history and controversy of homeopathy.

 

North American Society of Homeopaths Takes Leading Role in Certifying Professional Homeopaths in the USA and Canada

The North American Society of Homeopaths also called NASH is the leading organization in certifying both homeopaths and schools in North America. The prestigious designation RSHom whether in North America or the UK is recognized internationally as meaning members are trained to  high standards of homeopathic practice.

“The North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) is dedicated to promoting, representing, and serving as the voice of all PROFESSIONAL homeopaths in North America. NASH aims to develop and uphold the highest level of excellence in homeopathic practice while enhancing the role of the homeopathic profession as an integral part of health care delivery.”

Based on the Society of Homeopaths here in the United Kingdom, NASH is an organization that both certifies homeopaths and homeopathic schools in North America. Like in the UK, a Society of Homeopaths professional homeopath is considered a competent and important part of many patient’s health care. On both web sites you can find a school directory and a professional directory. Members of the UK Society of Homeopaths are accredited with the Professional Standards Authority.

For North America you can find out more here: https://homeopathy.org and for the UK you can find more here: http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/

And on both web sites you can find out more about homeopathy. Also on the NASH web site you can find the NASH library.

“Most of our resources are free and for public use. Access our bookstore to purchase titles on philosophy, treatment, legal issues and more. Review the most up to date clinical trials, science data and government reports on homeopathy. Use the links directory to access even more information on advocacy, certification and other homeopathic resources. Purchase back issues of the American Homeopath in digital or paper form. Members can download association documents or visit the lending library to borrow materials.”

NASH goes beyond certifying homeopaths and leads in professional development:

Registered Membership with the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) receives the internationally respected designation RSHom (NA) acknowledging the independent professional practice of homeopathy in North America. The NASH association not only offers acknowledgement to your expertise, but assistance to your professional development, practice success, and the continued expansion of homeopathy. NASH represents the voice solely of the homeopathic profession.

Sri Lanka Establishes Homeopathic Medical Council and Professional Registration

Sri Lanka has passed legislation that updates its Homeopathy Act to ensure the establishment of a Homeopathic Medical Council and the registration of Homeopathic practitioners and pharmacists.

The Homoeopathy Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday with amendments.

The Bill was presented by Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne on June 7. The Bill replaces the Homoeopathy Act of 1970.

The new Act provides for the establishment of a Homoeopathic Medical Council; for the registration of Homoeopathic Practitioners and Homoeopathic Pharmacists; for the registration and regulation of Homoeopathic Institutions; to promote, foster, and regulate the Homoeopathic system of medicine and for the regulation and control of the manufacture, importation, storage, sale and distribution of homoeopathic medicine, drugs and other homoeopathic preparations.

The Minister moving the Bill for the debate, said the Homoeopathy Act had not been amended for 45 years, adding that the new Bill addresses the loopholes of the previous legislation. He said about 150-200 patients obtain treatments at the Welisara Homoeopathy hospital daily mainly for joint pains, asthma, child and women illnesses.

“Unlike western medical treatment that provides external immunisation, the Homoeopathy treatment enhances natural immunisation in the body. Medicine used in Homoeopathy is made of natural substances such as herbs and parts of animals. Adverse effects in them are low,” he said.

“The medicine is also comparatively cheap and easy to use. We need to encourage the promotion of the Homoeopathy medical system,” he said.

 

-Daily News

New Study: 20,000 Italian Doctors Recommend Homeopathy

Homeopathy is an important part of the medical fabric of most countries in Europe. One in six Italians use homeopathic medicine at least once a year says a new independant research study. The new report also shows that over 20,000 Italian Medical Doctors recommend homeopathy.

(ANSA) – Rome, February 23 – One in six Italians use homeopathic medicine at least once a year, research by health sector research institute DoxaPharma showed on Tuesday.
The study also showed that about 20,000 doctors in Italy recommend the use of homeopathy, a system in which patients are treated with small doses of a substance that would in larger amounts lead to symptoms of illness in healthy people.
Omeoimprese, an association of the biggest homeopathic medicine producers in Italy, reported revenues of about 92.6 million euros in 2015, up 2.9 % compared to the previous year.
Total turnover in the whole homeopathy sector in Italy amounted to more than 300 million euros, making it the third largest market in Europe. However, overall revenues edged slightly lower by 1% in 2015.
“The number of Italians who are familiar with our products remains high, but the economic crisis that has hit companies globally has without doubt negatively influenced prescriptions of the drugs, for which patients have to pay the entire cost,” said Omeoimprese President Giovanni Gorga.

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Primarily medical doctors practise homeopathy in Italy. There are a number of large homeopathic medical organizations in Italy that have several schools and associations each. These are SIO (Societa Italiana di Omeopatia) and FIAMO (Federazione Italiana delle Associazioni e dei Medici Omeopati). There are many schools teaching homeopathy and some interesting research into homeopathy happening at main stream Universities in Italy.

Actress and Model Jessica Alba Was Inspired by Homeopathy

Jessica Alba used homeopathy when she was in Australia doing a TV show. It inspired her to start a natural product company that has grown to over 1 billion in sales.

Jessica Alba recently confessed to Vogue how the creation of her successful eco-friendly enterprise was influence by Australia and the lifestyle she experienced in that country, “I did a TV show in Australia for two years, and that’s where I learned about homeopathy and homeopathic medicine,” Alba said as she explained how she started to get inspired for her business, The Honest Company.

What does Coca Cola, the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Anti-homeopathy Group ‘Sense About Science’ Have In Common?

The Alliance for Natural Health International reports that the anti homeopathy group Sense about Science has been “busted by The Times of London” for once again secretly supporting corporate giants.  This skeptic group has been for years taking contributions from Pharmaceutical Companies.  In turn, they have authored actions and reports that seem independent and equal minded but are an attempt by the pharmaceutical industry to destroy homeopathy and the right of consumers to choose alternative health  modalities.

The alliance for natural health reports that “On the 9th & 10th October 2015 respectively, The Times published two consecutive, highly revealing articles by its special correspondent, Alexi Mostrous. In the Saturday piece, Alexi Mostrous exposed Sense About Science’s association with Coca-Cola. Sense About Science is the charity with which anti-alternative medicine skeptics like Simon Singh and Ben Goldacre are associated, that claims to be independent yet often acts as a voice for Big Food, Pharma and Biotech.”

According to the article, Sense about Science used its so called “scientific voice” to debunk a study that showed the dangers of drinking sugar-sweetened beverages.  The research evidence that triggered this situation was entitled “Estimated Global, Regional, and National Disease Burdens Related to Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in 2010”. The background of the research was described as follows:

     “Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are consumed globally and contribute to adiposity. However, the worldwide impact of SSBs on burdens of adiposity-related cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, and diabetes mellitus has not been assessed by nation, age, and sex…”

As mentioned, Sense about Science has been complicit in inciting and spreading negative and false opinions about homeopathy and alternative health modalities. It was revealed that it is funded by the pharmaceutical industry and other corporations needing a seemingly “independent” scientific voice.

Homeopathy Pioneer Constantine Hering, MD Honoured at Dedication Ceremony

Homeopathy Pioneer Constantine Hering, MD was honored at a Dedication Ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Unitied States. The Celebration honoured the “father of American Homeopathy” with an official state historical marker on November 8, 2015.

The National Center for Homeopathy (NCH) and the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission announced the dedication of this official state historical marker commemorating the “father of American Homeopathy,” Constantine Hering, MD.

Dr. Hering was considered the father of homeopathic medicine in North America.  Through his extensive scientific medical research and unselfish devotion to the advancement of the art of healing through medical education, he helped to establish Philadelphia as the leading nineteenth century American city for both medical care and medical education.