by Alan Freestone | Sep 16, 2010 | Homeopathic Research
83 children diagnosed as suffering from ADHD using DSMIV criteria were treated with individually prescribed homeopathic medicines. Using the Connor’s Global Index scale it was determined that 63 of these children responded to treatment. These children were then...
by Alan Freestone | Sep 16, 2010 | Homeopathic Research
The aim of the authors of this study was to compare the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment for acute respiratory and ear complaints with orthodox medical treatment for the same conditions. 1577 clients from 57 clinics from Austria, Germany, The Netherlands,...
by Alan Freestone | Sep 16, 2010 | Homeopathic Research
Carried out at the Faculty of Medicine of Marseilles, this placebo controlled study was designed to determine the effectiveness of Arnica 7C and Hypericum 15C for people suffering from dental neuralgia. 60 people received either 4 pilules of Arnica alternated with 4...
by Alan Freestone | Sep 7, 2010 | Homeopathic Research
An interesting exploratory trial carried out in Tanzania showing that homeopathic Neem appeared to act as effective prophylaxis in malaria. With thanks to the abhalight foundation for it’s fantastic work 🙂...
by Alan Freestone | Mar 28, 2010 | Homeopathic Research
Please find a link to a study published in Chest (the journal of American Chest Physicians) which shows a statistically significant improvement in critically ill patients taking potentised Potassium Bichromate ( & notice the article makes no mention of homeopathy!...
by Alan Freestone | Jan 5, 2010 | Homeopathic Research, Homeopathy
They define Hormesis as ‘providing stimulus by non toxic amounts of a toxic agent’. Is it just me, or is biology appropriating a chunk of homeopathy? haha I suppose we should be flattered. I’m reminded of how physiotherapy has appropriated many of...
by Alan Freestone | Oct 19, 2009 | Homeopathic Research
“It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over...
by Alan Freestone | Oct 19, 2009 | Homeopathic Research
another ‘anti’ story finds it’s way into the press http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8310792.stm I wonder if Ben Goldacre will pick up on the fact that the journalist has drawn conclusions: – With no references to the study – With a tiny...
by Alan Freestone | Sep 23, 2009 | Homeopathic Research
Luc Montagnier Foundation Proves Homeopathy Works This is fascinating research by a nobel prize winner no less! Read for yourself here: http://avilian.co.uk/2009/09/luc-montagnier-foundation-proves-homeopathy-works/ Another possible explanation for the remarkable...
by Alan Freestone | Sep 23, 2009 | Homeopathic Research, Homeopathy
A discussion about homeopathic research Most people don’t have the time to wade through scientific papers to decide whether they accept a researcher’s conclusions. instead we get fed news of scientific advances through journalists. The theory is good,...
by Alan Freestone | Sep 20, 2009 | Homeopathic Research
A frequently asked question in the media is, does homeopathy work? Is there any evidence to suggest homeopathy works? Many skeptics claim that there is ZERO good scientific evidence supporting homeopathy. All I can say is, they are either woefully or willfully...