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1
Q

When was homeopathy developed?

A

200 yrs ago

2
Q

Proving

A

Give a substance to ‘blind’ subject and have them record their symptoms. Compare their notes and validate in the clinic.

3
Q

What did Hippocrates discover?

A

Like cures like

4
Q

James Tyler Kent

A

Forefather of homeopathy

5
Q

Principle of Universality

A

What is out there can cure what is in here. Humans are not separate from the world we live in.

6
Q

What book did Hahnemann write?

A

Organon of Medicine (contains major principles of Homeopathy) published in 1810

7
Q

Rationale Medicine

A

Scientific medicine must conform to at least 3 elements:

  1. It must be based on facts
  2. It must be rational, that is logical
  3. It must be demonstrably true
8
Q

First substance proven

A

Cinchona (aka: China officinalis)

- Quinine extracted to treat Malaria

9
Q

How did George Washington die?

A

Blood letting

10
Q

Asclepius

A

God of medicine, rejuvenation and physicians

Carries the Rod of Asclepius

11
Q

Hygieia

A

Goddess of health, cleanliness and sanitation

12
Q

Panacea

A

Goddess of Universal Remedy

13
Q

Aceso

A

Goddess of the healing process

14
Q

Inductive Reasoning

A

Based on specific observations and can include what is known and/or unknown

15
Q

Deductive Reasoning

A

Starts with a general statement or hypothesis. The hypothesis must be correct

16
Q

Vital Force

A

Bring about the experience of health and well-being when flowing freely from within outward

When obstructed - person experiences stress, disease, suffering

17
Q

Signs of Health/Wellness

A
Refreshed sleep
Adaptability
Appetite
Clarity of Mind
Love for life on earth
Sense of well being
Calmness
Humility
Sense of Humor
18
Q

Swayambhu

A

Self manifesting or self-born of it’s own accord

19
Q

What are the levels of homeopathy

A
1 - CC 
2 - Facts
3 - Emotions
4 - Delusions / Dreams
5- Sensations
20
Q

What famous people have had homeopaths?

A

British Royal Family (since 1830)

Rockerfeller

21
Q

When did homeopathy come to the US?

A

1825

22
Q

When was the American Institute of Homeopathy formed?

A

1844

23
Q

When was the AMA formed?

A

1846 in response to the AIH

24
Q

How many homeopathic Medical Schools and Hospitals were present in 1900?

A

22 schools

100 hospitals

25
Q

According to WHO what is the 2nd most common form of medicine in the world?

A

Homeopathy

26
Q

What are some conditions that Hahnemann and his contemporaries use homeopathy to treat on a routine basis?

A
Cholera
Pneumonia
Typhoid Fever
Syphilis
Psychosis
Arthritis
Meningitis
27
Q

How does the Spanish Flu kill?

A

Cytokine storm

28
Q

Spanish Flu mortality rate

A
Allopathic = 30%
Homeopathic = 1.05%
29
Q

What did people with the Spanish Flu really die from?

A

Asprin overdose

30
Q

When was the last new class of antibiotics discovered?

A

1987