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Table of Contents

Editorial — A Totality of Homeopaths
– Deborah Hayes, MBRCP(H), CCH, RSHom(NA)

Message from the President — What Does “Working Together” Mean to You?
– Tanya Kell, RSHom(NA)

Features

Connecting Minds, Creating Community, Inspiring Practice: Joint American Homeopathic Conference 2017
– Vatsala Sperling, MS, PhD, PDHom, CCH, RSHom(NA)

International Convention Held on World Homeopathy Day
– Laura Coramai, Hom, RSHom(NA)

The Evidence: Scientific Studies Show Tautotherapy is an Effective Treatment for Drug-Induced and Toxic Disorders
– Manfred Mueller, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Looking Forward Educational Alliance-Building
– Linda Morse, MBRCP(H), CCH, RSHom(NA) and Cynthia Chrisman, MPH, CCH

Growing Homeopathy: It’s All About Partnerships!
– Kristy Lampe, MA, DIHom and Suzanne Smith, CCH

Interviews

Homeopathy: Part of the Transformation Movement. A Conversation with Barbara Lewis
– Myra Nissen, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Promoting Research in Homeopathy. An Interview with Dr Saurav Arora
– Lorne Moyer, Homeopath 15027

Bringing Homeopathy into the Light. An Interview with Paddy Canales
– Deborah Hayes, MBRCP(H), CCH, RSHom(NA)

Reflections

Working Together Towards a Manifesto
– Jason-Aeric Huenecke, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Research

Fibromyalgia Mitigation. A Study Using Dietary Changes and Homeopathic Remedies
– Alexandra Gellman, PhD. HOM and Alessandra Perciballi

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome that impacts the immune system, endocrine regulation, sensory nervous system and emotional well-being. It is characterized by constant, widespread pain that persists over a prolonged period of time. Homeopathy has been used clinically to alleviate symptoms of FM.

History and Foundations

The Scientific Rejection of Homeopathy
– Peter Morrell

Cases and Materia Medica

Working Together — Lessons from Experience
– Vatsala Sperling, MS, PhD, PDHom, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Practicing as the only homeopath in the rural village of Rochester, Vermont (population 1,139) can be quite a challenging and lonely experience. While there are a handful of homeopaths spread across the tiny state of Vermont, the geography and climate have inhibited the formation of a coherent and collegial group. In this environment, I hung my board on the front lawn of a 200-year-old building showing the name and telephone number of my practice and opened my office to people seeking homeopathy for themselves, their loved ones and pets. This happened the day I began my supervised clinical practice in 2008 as a pre-requisite for completing the four and a half years of homeopathy education from Misha Norland’s School of Homeopathy, Devon, UK. My clinical supervisor turned out to be a seasoned practitioner and a devoted teacher. He guided me well through the process of supervised practice. When my cases were accepted by the school and I was awarded my practitioner’s diploma in 2009, he said, “You are on your own now. Learn from your mistakes.” Truly, from that day, I have been on my own and I still am, for the most part.

Understanding Latrodectus hasseltii — A Lesser Known Remedy of the Latrodectus genus
– Sujata Owens, CCH, RSHom(NA), DHMS (India), B.Sc. (India)

I have found Latrodectus hasseltii (Australian redback spider) hard to prescribe because I did not know a lot about its materia medica. The best known of this genus is Latrodectus mactans (black widow spider). Other remedies in this group include Latrodectus katipo (from New Zealand) and Latrodectus curaciavensis (Theridion curassavicum). Through the case described in this article I will share

A Case of Snapping Turtle: Chelydra serpentina ovum
– Catherine Sharfstein, CCH, RSHom(NA)

The client is a 38-year-old female. The chief complaints are headaches, hormonal issues, psoriasis and back pains. Initial consultation, November 17, 2014 Homeopath: What bothers you? Client: I have frequent nosebleeds, rectal bleeding when having hard stools, and frequent headaches on the right side, especially before my period. Tight neck and shoulders. I have had psoriasis for a very long time. My body is covered with big spots. My face is always on fire, red, and I am easily irritated. I easily get fatigued. I had shingles on the left side of my body. Sometimes I get dizzy when I move from lying to standing up. The herbalist said I have parasites. I am easily nauseated. I have disturbing dreams of calling 911, but I cannot make the call. It has happened several times. I get nervous when I go on an escalator. I have to think twice when I get off the escalator. I love to eat pizza, but it is not good for me; it makes me nauseous. I love potatoes and bread. If I drink beer, my psoriasis flares up. I am sensitive to spicy food. I get hot for no reason; my face feels like it’s on fire. I like alcohol. I get strong cramps before my period. I have had many urinary tract infections. My eyes are always swollen. I am afraid of death. I easily get stressed out. I get angry easily when people do not tell the truth. I am very talkative and sensitive. I take things personally.

Parkinson’s Disease and Homeopathy
– Hasina Hai

Provings

Technetium — A Remedy for Our Technological Age
– Jason-Aeric Huenecke, CCH, RSHom(NA)

This article is a first glimpse into the proving of Technetium (Tech). Provings reveal themselves slowly over time as the remedy is used in practice and cured cases are collected. “Suggested rubrics” from a painstaking review of the proving are offered at the end of this account to help homeopaths use this new remedy in their practice.

Community

The 2017 Cover Art Contest

Books

Fighting Fire with Fire — Homeopathic Detox Therapy by Ton Jansen
– Reviewed by Laura Sholtz, PhD, RSHom(NA), CCH, FBIH

Materia Medica Clinica Milk Remedies, by Massimo Mangialavori
– Reviewed by Laura Sholtz, PhD, RSHom(NA), CCH, FBIH

Touching Base with Trauma — Reaching Across the Generations: A Three-Dimensional Homeopathic Perspective,
by Elizabeth Adalian
– Reviewed by Laura Sholtz, PhD, RSHom(NA), CCH, FBIH

Passing the Torch

A Tribute to Carole Anne Krones
– Tanya Kell, RSHom(NA)

Remembering Robert Tennenbaum
– Sonam Kushner, CCH, HMC