A SIMPLE 3-STEP SYSTEM FORUSING COMBINATION

HOMEOPATHY

CombinationHomeopathy

for Healthcare Professionals

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Introduction 07

What is Homeopathy? 09

Combination vs Classical Homeopathy 13

Liquids vs Solids 14

Understanding Homeopathic Potencies 16

Multiple Potency Remedies 17

Ways in Which Homeopathics Can Be Used 19

Regulatory Issues and Research 20

A Systems Approach to Homeopathy 22

Step 1 – Remove the Cause 23

Detoxification Remedies 25

Step 2 – Treat the Symptom Picture 26

Possible Effects of Spinal Misalignment 28

Musculoskeletal System 29

Nervous System 32

Circulatory System 34

Respiratory System 35

Gastrointestinal System 36

Endocrine System 37

Urinary & Reproductive System 40

Miscellaneous Conditions & Disorders 41

Step 3 – Rebuild Damaged Organs and Tissues 44

General Instructions (Patient Handout) 45

Acute and Chronic Prescribing Guidelines 46

Why Choose Mediral Products? 47

Our gratitude to Henry Gray (1825–1861), Anatomy of the Human Body (Gray’s Anatomy), 1918, for the illustrationscontained in this manual. 20th Edition was Re-edited by Warren H. Lewis, Illustrated with 1247 Engravings.

Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, New York: www.bartleby.com, 2000

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Alcohol Sensitivities: Homeopathic drops contain alcohol. If the patient is sensitive orallergic to alcohol, the dosage may be first placed in a teaspoon of warm (not hot) water.For Essences, the dosage may be added to 1 oz. of warm water. Wait for 5 minutes to allowsome of the alcohol to evaporate. This procedure will reduce the alcohol in the dose,although will not eliminate it entirely.

Persistent Pain or Condition: If pain or condition persists or worsens, it may be anindication that there is a more serious underlying condition. Consult a physician if symptomscontinue, worsen or recur for more than 7 days.

Pregnant or Lactating: As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek theadvice of a health professional before using this product.

Children under 12 Years of Age: Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years ofage.

Homeopathic remedies are classified by the FDA as over-the-counter drugs. These remediesare not intended for the treatment of critical or life-threatening illness. Complex homeopathicsare formulated for the relief of common, self-limiting ailments and may be used in conjunctionwith other modes of medical therapy. Patients should be made aware that whilehomeopathics do not have side-effects such as those associated with synthetic drugs, a"proving" may occur. A homeopathic "proving" may occur within the first 72 hours of takingthe remedy. Provings are symptoms caused by the action of the homeopathic and aregenerally mild in appearance. Provings may be determined by discontinuing the dosage. Ifsymptoms do not lessen within 24 hours, it is not likely that they were caused by thehomeopathic. It is natural for modest symptoms to be exhibited during the healing andcleansing of the body, but when symptoms grow in intensity or persist for a prolonged lengthof time, other causes should be investigated.

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INTRODUCTION

Complementary medicine is based on the idea that the human body, and allbiological entities, are self-regulating organisms and that, given a chance, arecapable of healing themselves. It used to be thought that the importantfunction of healing was orchestrated by the brain, spinal cord and thenervous system, but recent research indicates that communication within thebody is even more elaborate and involved than previously imagined.Networked throughout the body are elaborate mechanisms which maintain‘real-time,’ instantaneous communication with every single part of thephysical body. For example, the ‘fight-or-flight’ response results in everycell in the body responding instantly at the ready, or a single circulating cellthat mutates into a malignant cancer cell results in a cascade of cancer-cidalactivities instantly activating and migrating to the site of the threat toneutralize it in a matter of minutes. The body is a virtual concert ofperfectly orchestrated responses designed to maintain the homeostaticbalance of health, defying the natural laws of entropy and exhibiting amoment-to-moment awareness of the entire physical body at speeds whichexceed the physiochemical communication channels possible through thenervous system alone.

When this amazing mechanism breaks down,the the physician’s role is to help restore the

innate healing ability of the body withoutdoing additional harm. Homeopathy is a form

of natural medicine that complements the bodyperfectly, utilizing tiny doses of carefullyprepared substances which stimulate thebody’s natural healing abilities. The practice

of homeopathic medicine is based on 200 yearsof carefully executed, controlled scientific

experiments (also called provings) andintellectual reasoning, as opposed to thedogmatic ritual, questionable theory,unchallenged/untested techniques andreligious fervor that can typify some forms of‘alternative’ medicine.

As the definition of medicine expands, the variety of conditions thatphysicians and practitioners will be called upon to treat is increasingsignificantly. More and more patients, disillusioned with the cost and resultsof conventional medicine, are requesting more natural, less invasivealternatives. As a result, patients seeking treatment have often postponedtheir visit until their condition has become critical, and are often sufferingfrom a multitude of conditions. Additional medical tools or modalities maybe required to completely address this multi-afflicted patient. To assist with

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this additional burden, homeopathy offers two centuries of proveneffectiveness that can be easily learned and applied without danger ofharming the patient or complicating their healing picture. Health is morethan just the sum of parts, or the complex interplay of physical, mental andchemical issues. It is clear that we are witnessing an expanding paradigm ofthe theoretical model which forms the basis for medical therapy.

SOME OF THE CONDITIONS HOMEOPATHY TREATS

Sports-Related Injuries Pain Sprains and StrainsFractures Dislocations Crushed Fingers &

ToesBruises Burns LacerationsColds & Flu Earache CoughAddictions Allergies Fear & AnxietyBladder Problems Candida/Yeast

InfectionsBacterial Infections

Virus Infections Hearing Problems Vision ProblemsHeadaches Insomnia FatigueVertigo Skin Disorders StressIntestinal Parasites Palsy Female Disorders

In order to facilitate homeopathic practice, this manual focuses on complexrather than classical remedies. Classical homeopathy involves extensiveeducation and experience to discover the single correct remedy, and thenprescribes that single remedy at a single potency. Unfortunately, theclassical approach doesn’t lend itself well to most busy medical practices.For example, depending on the specific symptoms, the correct remedy for acommon cold might be Aconite, Allium cepa, Antimonium tartaricum,Arsenicum, Belladonna, Bryonia, Dulcamara, Euphrasia, Ferrumphosphoricum, Gelsemium, Hepar sulphur, Mercurious, Natrum muriaticum,Nux vomica or Pulsatilla, just to name a few. Selecting the correct remedydepends on completely identifying the symptom picture, which may takehours in an extensive classical intake interview. Not a realistic option inmost busy medical offices.

Homeopathy is a learned specialty, functioning as a tool to supplement anyconventional or complementary practice. Complex homeopathy combinesthe most frequently used remedies for a particular condition into a singleformula for ease of use and efficacy. Instead of spending time narrowingdown the type of cold a patient might be suffering from, as in our example, acomplex remedy containing most of the commonly used remedies for colds

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is recommended. Homeopathic theory contends that the remedy contains allof the vibrational signatures of the original remedies, and that the biologicalintelligence of the body is astute enough to select the single correctfrequency that it needs to stimulate its own healing. Additionally, as thehealing picture changes, the different frequencies that become necessary arealready present in the complex remedy and are used as the body sees fit,rather than having to re-prescribe a new homeopathic remedy every few daysas the picture changes. As such, complex homeopathic remedies will bediscussed in this manual.

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine, and the ideal complement toother forms of medicine. It is especially helpful with disorders of unknownetiology, or when a diagnosis is vague or unclear. It is the overall symptompicture that determines the treatment, not the cause of the dysfunction, or thelabel or name that conventional medicine may apply to it. Often inconventional medicine, the treatment depends heavily on the correctdiagnosis. Homeopathy enjoys the luxury of being exempt from thoserequirements, requiring only a keen sense of observation and the desire toheal others on a deeper level. If an overall symptomatic picture can beidentified, a homeopathic can be used to assist with the condition. Eachpatient is unique. Homeopathy may not be appropriate in every case, but formost patients, it can greatly enhance their healing experience.

It is the intent of this manual to provide a concise, easy-to-use guide to using complexhomeopathic medicine. Complex homeopathy is better suited for busy practices, and offers anexcellent adjunct to any medical therapy. For those doctors inclined to investigate the classicalside of homeopathy, there are a number of fine books and classes available throughout the USand on-line that anyone can take advantage of to pursue homeopathic education further.

WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?

Homeopathic medicines are manufacturedand labeled according to the governingauthority of the United States Food andDrug Administration (FDA), and as suchare categorized as over-the-counter drugs(a few homeopathic remedies are classifiedas prescription drugs, but shall not bediscussed in this manual). Homeopathicremedies have been used with safety andefficacy for over 200 years. Homeopathy is one of the most commonlypracticed forms of health care in the world today. There are no artificialadditives or fillers. There are no dangerous side effects. It is simple to learnand use, and it stimulates the body to use its innate biological intelligence toheal itself without the use of invasive, possibly toxic intervention.

HOMEOPATHY is the

medical discipline of using

minute quantities of

specially prepared

substances to stimulate

the body to heal itself

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In 1796, Samuel Hahnemann published Essay on New Curative Principle, atreatise in which he established the foundational principles of homeopathy.Homeopathy is a safe and effective system of natural medicine that uses tinyquantities of specially prepared substances to stimulate the body to healitself.

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755 – 1843) was a German physician who waswell known for his work in chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. In1789, he began a series of experiments. He discovered that, by ingestingPeruvian bark (cinchona), a healthy individual would develop a fever,nausea, diarrhea, limb pain, numbness and ringing in the ears – all symptomsof malaria. When the subject would stop ingesting the bark, the symptomswould disappear. Since Peruvian bark was commonly used to treat malaria,Hahnemann theorized that a substance which can create symptoms in ahealthy person can be used in smaller doses to cure those same symptoms inillness. This proved to be true and became one of the fundamental tenants ofhomeopathy: the Law of Similars (similia similibus curantur, or ‘likes arecured by likes’).

The word homeopathy is derived from the Greek words ‘homoios,’ whichmeans like or similar, and ‘pathos,’ which means suffering. Homeopathy,then, is a therapy based on similar suffering. This isn’t the first time inhistory that this philosophy of similars has been used. As early as 400 B.C.Hippocrates was prescribing hot spring baths for his patients with fever.Theoretical parallels also exist between the work of pioneers like Salk andJenner as they expose thebody to the very disease thatthey were trying to protectagainst (i.e. immunization).Even modern allergytreatments introduce smallamounts of an allergen intothe body in an attempt todesensitize the patient tothat same allergen.

Dr Hahnemann wasdisillusioned by the barbaricstate of medicine of his timeand the dangerous medicines that were commonly used. As he sought tohonor his physician’s oath to ‘do no harm,’ he began to experiment withincreasingly diluted solutions. He discovered that, through a process ofdilution and succussion (vigorous agitation), the therapeutic strength(potency) of a homeopathic medicine could be increased while virtually

SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURENTUR

"Each individual case of disease is most

surely, radically, rapidly and

permanently annihilated and removed

only by a medicine capable of producing

the most similar and complete manner

of the totality of the symptoms"

- Dr. Samuel Hahnemann

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eliminating toxic side effects. This became a unique and often confusingprinciple of homeopathy: the Law of Infinitesimal Dose, or minimal dose.

This created an apparent paradox - the more a solution is diluted, the lessactive ingredient it contains; how could a dilute solution be a more potenthealing agent than the concentrate? The chemical model of pharmacologicaltherapeutics was inadequate to explain this phenomenon. If one tests a high-potency homeopathic remedy for chemical constituents, alcohol and waterare the only molecular ingredients found (which are those of the solute).

It turns out that physics is best suited to explain the mechanics ofhomeopathy and the energetics behind its activity. Highly processedhomeopathics undergo a molecular change, and these subtle changes can beobserved with highly sensitive tests such as NMR (nuclear magneticresonance), Raman-laser spectroscopy and I.R. spectrophotometry whichanalyze molecular and submolecular geometry. It is now known thathomeopathic remedies emit distinct, measurable electromagnetic signals, andthat manufacturing alters the physical geometry of the water and alcoholsolute. Trevor Cook, PhD, DIHom, President of the United KingdomHomoeopathic Medical Association, suggests that it is possible that thespecific electromagnetic frequency of the original substance is imprinted intothe remedy through the energetic process of dilution and succussion.Research is now being done to better understand the mechanisms behindhomeopathic efficacy.

Dr. Hahnemann continuedhis experiments withdifferent substances.After administering thematerial to be tested, heand his associates wouldmeticulously record everysign and symptom that thesubjects experienced.These tests came to beknown as ‘provings,’ andthe collection ofsymptoms for eachsubstance formed thebasis for the MateriaMedica (materials ofmedicine). MateriaMedicas continue to becompiled, expanded andedited to this day by

THE INFINITESIMAL DOSE

"The need to go beyond chemistry and

biochemistry, thus entering into the

domain of a biophysical paradigm, to

explain the effects of very high

homeopathic dilutions is obvious . . . once

the lack of molecules beyond the 24x or

12c dilutions has been ascertained

mathematically, we are obliged to think

in terms of information related to

phenomena of a physical nature, such as

vibrations of electromagnetic fields or

particular spatial structures of the

solvent"

- Paolo Bellavite MD & Andrea Signorini MD

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various physicians and organizations, and remain a vital component ofhomeopathic practices. A Repertory is another often-used book that crossreferences symptoms with their common remedies.

Hahnemann’s first complete text on homeopathy was published under thetitle, Organon of Rational Medical Science, in 1810. The 6th and finaledition was published posthumously in 1921. Despite opposition andpersecution from peers and the medical community, homeopathy spread

rapidly. When Dr. Hahnemann diedin 1843 homeopathy had spreadthroughout Europe, the United States,Mexico, Cuba and Russia.

The first US homeopathic medicalschool was established in Allentown,PA in 1835 by Constantine Hering, astudent of Hahnemann’s. In 1844, theAmerican Institute of Homeopathywas formed, and enjoyed thedistinction of being the first medicalassociation in the United States.Shortly thereafter (1846), theAmerican Medical Association(AMA) was founded. Because offundamental differences in theirtherapeutic approach to medicine, theAMA forbid their members topractice homeopathy, consult with oreven consort with homeopathicphysicians for any reason, underthreat of license suspension.

Despite intense pressure from theAMA, the popularity of homeopathycontinued to grow. This was due, atleast in part, to the efficacy displayedduring the cholera and yellow feverepidemics of the 1800’s. In Ohioduring the 1849 outbreak of cholera,only 3% of patients treatedhomeopathically died. The mortalityrate for those treated withconventional medicine was in excessof 60%. In London in 1854, choleraclaimed 53% of its victims in

ADVANTAGES of

COMBINATION

HOMEOPATHY

Combination homeopathicremedies are safe, effective and

compatible with all types ofmedical, surgical, psychological,physical and nutritional therapies

Homeopathy is safe for treatinginfants, children, elderly patients

and individuals who have a historyof allergic reactions to drugs

Combination homeopathics haveno unpleasant or dangerous side

effects

Iatrogenic complications are neverexperienced with homeopathy

Fatal poisoning is unheard of, andthere has never been a recall of

homeopathic products

Disorders for which no specificmedication is available may

respond to homeopathic remedies

Combination homeopathy is lessexpensive than conventional drug

therapy

Homeopathy stimulates the bodyinto a healing process - it goes

beyond treating the symptoms, andhelps the patient heal completely

Combination homeopathy is easyto learn and use

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conventional hospitals, whereas only 16% of those treated in homeopathichospitals died. In 1879, yellow fever patients in New Orleans experienced a5.6% mortality rate when treated by homeopathy; standard medical treatmentlost 16% of their patients. Insurance companies even offered discountedrates for their customers who had homeopathic physicians, because theirtreatment was proven so much more effective and inexpensive.

The first official homeopathic compendium, the HomeopathicPharmacopoeia of the United States, was published in 1897. By the turn ofthe century, 15% of the physicians in the US were homeopathic physicians,there were 29 homeopathic medical journals, 22 homeopathic medicalschools and 100 homeopathic hospitals in the US. Then in 1910, Americanhomeopathy was dealt an almost lethal blow with the issuance of the Flexnorreport. Commissioned and issued by the Carnegie Foundation, the Flexnorreport reviewed medical schools and established guidelines for schools thatwere to receive funding from charitable sources, such as the CarnegieFoundation. The evaluations and ratings were designed and weighted insuch a way as to specifically exclude homeopathic medical schools. As aresult, all but 2 homeopathic medical schools were either closed or convertedto allopathic medicine by 1923. Further complicating the matter,disagreements within the homeopathic community began to arise, and by1950, no homeopathic schools at all remained open in the United States.Fortunately homeopathy is now enjoying resurgence, not only in the US, buton a global scale. There is a growing consensus that the soaring expenses ofmedical care has not returned any significant improvement in the generallevel of health. Likewise, research is either highly specific, or increasinglydesigned to support the researchers, with minimal returns to the generalpublic. Health care is becoming a consumer-driven commodity, and theconsumer is demanding more natural, less harmful alternatives.Homeopathy is the answer.

COMBINATION VS CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY

There are two different schools of thought in homeopathic circles; one isclassical homeopathy, the other is combination (sometimes called‘complex’) homeopathy. After 200 years, advocates for both approaches arebeginning to agree that there is a time for each.

Classical homeopathy is a painstaking approach that takes years to learn andmaster. It involves a lengthy interview process in which the homeopathdetermines every sign and symptom that the patient is experiencing. Thisincludes physical, mental, emotional, fears, changes, times and conditionsthat make the symptoms worse or better, and a host of other factors. After

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ascertaining the complete symptom picture, the homeopath then endeavors tomatch it to the exact remedy, called the simillimum.

Combination or complex homeopathy uses a combination of ingredients andpotencies to get the same result. If classical homeopathy can be described asa single bullet aimed at a target, then combination homeopathy might best belikened to a shotgun blast. This is a broader approach and better suited forthe busy healthcare professional. Combination homeopathy combines themost commonly prescribed remedies for a particular symptom picture into asingle formula. The body, which possesses an innate biological intelligence,then selects the exact frequency that it needs to begin its healing. Much likea radio tuner tunes in to a specific frequency and ignores the rest.

As an example, J.T. Kent’s Repertory of Homoeopathic Materia Medica lists87 pages of remedies for the different types of headache pain. A classicalhomeopath might take two hours to complete an intake interview, and thenspend additional time locating the exact remedy match. Combinationhomeopathy combines the most common headache remedies into a singleformula (which might simply be called ‘Headache’), it is efficacious andmuch more time efficient than the classical approach.

Combination remedies may also be used preventively. The physicalmanifestation of an illness is one of the last steps in the disease process. Forexample, by the time you actually come down with a head cold, your bodyhas been battling it for several days. A few drops of a combination remedytaken every so often (or after exposure) can work preemptively and keepyour body healthy and fine-tuned.

LIQUIDS VS SOLIDS

The two most common forms of homeopathic medicineare liquids and pellets (although gels, aerosols and trans-dermal patches are becoming more common). With rareexception, liquids are the medium of choice for theserious healthcare professional. Research has shown thatthe ‘memory’ of the homeopathic remedy is partiallycontained in the water/alcohol matrix of the solute. Whilethere are many other dimensions as well, the physicalmolecular structure of the solution is one of the mostimportant modes of information transfer. When a remedyis frozen, each remedy forms a crystalline structure that isunique to that remedy. This confirms that themanufacturing process changes the solutionfundamentally on a molecular level. Solids do not have

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the elasticity or malleability to accommodate this particular storagemechanism (since the liquid portion is evaporated out), and must thereforerely on the other dimensions to compensate for this shortcoming.

Liquids have a greater surface area than do solid pellets. This is better forthe patient, since liquids are immediately available and absorbed into thevascular bed beneath the tongue. The vapor of the remedy also interactswith nasopharyngeal receptors to accelerate the action of the remedy.

Liquids contain no fillers. Pellets generally contain a sugar medium (whichcan retard the immune response), and sometimes a type of gum to hold thesolid together.

Finally, there are times when remedies should not be taken internally (i.e.after mouth trauma or dental drilling). During these times, a liquid may beapplied externally. External applications are also appropriate for infants notreceptive to oral medication.

Water is a fascinating medium that science is just beginning to understand.An interesting series of experiments was carried out by Dr. Bernard Grad inthe 1960’s to determine whether or not psychic healers had any measurableenergetic influence. He soaked barley seeds in salt water, some of which hadbeen treated by psychic healers. Salt water is known to be a growthretardant. The first group was soaked in salt water that a healer had done a‘laying-on-of-hands’ treatment to. The other group was plain salt water.After soaking, the seeds were placed in an incubator and observed forgermination time, growth, chlorophyll content, etc. Statistical analysisshowed that the seeds that were soaked in the treated water sprouted moreoften, and had significantly greater height, weight, leaf size and chlorophyllcontent than those what were soaked in the regular salt water. Theseexperiments were repeated a number of times with similar positive results,and have also been reproduced by several other independent labs in the US.A variation using magnets instead of psychic healers produced similarresults. A third variation of these experiments had psychiatric patients holdwater for a while, and it was found that the water held by severely depressedpatients had the opposite effect of healer-treated water, in that it suppressedthe growth rate of seedlings. When the water was subjected to analysis, itwas found that there was significant change in the IR spectroscopy, revealingthat their atomic bond angle had changed. The water also experienceddecreased hydrogen bonding.

Dr. Robert Miller, a research chemist from Atlanta, independently confirmedsome of Dr. Grad’s work. He also discovered that water which had beenexposed to magnetic fields showed significant reductions in surface tension.He also observed that, if a solution of copper sulfate was super-saturated, it

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would normally precipitate out as a jade green crystal. If, however, thesolution was pretreated with a magnetic field of 4500 gauss for fifteenminutes, that the salts would precipitate with more of a turquoise blue color,and a noticeably coarser grain.

Water covers 2/3 of the surface of the planet, and 99% of the moleculesmaking up the human body contain water. Since water is one of the mostplentiful elements in the body, it is also conceivable that water isinstrumental in the mechanism of efficacy of homeopathy. These are justexamples of how water can store information in ways that are not completelyunderstood yet. As research proceeds, the ‘how’ of homeopathy willinevitably be unraveled.

UNDERSTANDING HOMEOPATHIC POTENCIES

If you look at the ingredients panel of a homeopathic remedy, you will noticethat the name of each ingredient is written as its Latin binomial name, and itis followed by a number and a letter (for example, Allium sativum 6x). Asmentioned before, homeopathic processing involves repeated dilutions andagitations. In our example, the ‘x’ in ‘Allium sativum 6x’ indicates that thedilution factor used during this processing was 1:10. This is referred to as adecimal dilution (denoted as x, D or DH). Sometimes there may be a ‘c’instead of an ‘x,’ which indicates that each dilution was carried out at a1:100 instead of a 1:10 factor, and is referred to as a centesimal dilution.The ‘6’ in our example indicates that this dilution and agitation process wasrepeated 6 times. Thus, higher numbers are less concentrated but more‘potent’ than lower numbers.

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MULTIPLE POTENCY REMEDIES

While Mediral has always used multiple potencies in our remedies, the useof multiple potencies (also called multi-attenuations, homaccords®, andpotency chords) dates back to 1911* when Dr. Cahis of Barcelona first usedthe principle of multiple potencies. He likened these remedies to chords on amusical scale. As the ingredients combined, he found that theysynergistically enhanced one another without detracting from the individualpotencies, much as a chord played on a musical instrument has a uniquebeauty that is greater than the sum of the parts (notes). Cahis observed thatthe multiple potency remedies did, in fact, enhance the therapeutic effects ofthe treatment, leading to a quicker initiation of the primary healing responseand reducing, or in some cases even eliminating, the expected discomfortassociated with healing crises. In his words, “One may be sure that theaction is a milder one, the individual doses may be repeated more frequentlyand if it is necessary, as it often happens, they may be given over aprolonged period of time.”

Dr. Manfred Vosgerau demonstrated in “Basis and Results of Therapy withBalanced Potencies,” (Homotoxin Journal, Vol 9, No 6, 1970, pp135-143)that when potencies are combined, there was no averaging effect, but ratherallowes independent action by the individual potencies included in the blend.This agrees with Hans Heinrich Reckeweg’s conclusion that, “For theprinciple of the balanced potency, the leading idea is that different potencieswill reach different defense systems,” acting independently, but together.

Dr. Herman Junker published a study in 1982 entitled, “On the Effects ofExtremely Potentized Substances on Paramecia.” In this study, he usedpotencies ranging from 1x to 27x, and demonstrated clearly that somepotencies inhibit while others stimulate (demonstrating sinusoidal periodicitywith maximum and minimum stimulation at different potencies).

O. Julian (author “Materia Medica de Nosoden” – Heidelberg 1983) said ofhis use of multiple potencies, “The action of the potency chords is faster, ofgreater intensity, longer lasting and less connected with adverse reactions.”

Van Benschoten’s work (“Anatomical Resonance of HomeopathicPotencies,” Biological Therapy, Vol X, No. 1, 1992 pp197-208) hasidentified certain potency combinations that seem to resonate better with oneanother, thus producing better results. The first is the combination of 3x, 6x,12x, 30x and 200x; a second resonance is found between 6x and 1M; a thirdexists within 12x, 10M, 50M and CM potencies.

*some references date Cahis’ multiple potency discovery at 1913

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To appreciate multiple potency remedies, it is necessary to understand thechanges that occur in an organism during the progression of a disease state.At the onset, higher potencies are a more resonant and effective option; asdisease progresses and symptoms worsen, lower potencies tend to exert moreinfluence; and finally, during the last stage as symptoms begin to subsideand healing accelerates, the body once again responds better to the higherpotencies. This tendency may explain why a singular remedy sometimesfails in a classical setting - the stage of the disease dictates which potencywill be the most effective. Kent even stated, “We have never claimed thatevery potency fits every patient. The potency must be in accordance withthe patient’s condition, and be intended to act on a level identical to that ofthe disease whenever possible.” The difficulty of knowing which stage adisease is progressing through makes multiple potency remedies a moreeffective option.

One possible explanation for the efficacy of multiple potency remedies liesin the fact that homeopathics function on two distinct, yet overlapping,levels: chemical and ‘energetic.’ Lower potencies often contain measurablequantities of the original substance, thus chemically effecting the patient’sintra- and intercellular physiological concentrations. Enzymes are potentcatalysts of chemical reactions in the body, and concentrations in living cellsrange from 1 x 10-4 M to 1 x 10-10 M (M is the scientific notation forMolarity, a measure of concentration equal to one mole per liter), whichcorresponds to homeopathic potencies of 4x to 10x; hormones are normallyeven more dilute, often measuring from 1 x 10-9 M to 1 x 10-22 M,corresponding to homeopathic potencies of 9x to 22x. Lower potencyhomeopathics often deliver quantities of active agents in the sameconcentration that they are found inside the body.

On the other side of the coin, homeopathic remedies also possess an‘energetic’ component that is more evident at higher potencies. Commonsense tells us that if we continually dilute something, a point is eventuallyreached at which there is no measurable concentration of the originalsubstance in the final solution. Using Avogadro’s Number (6.023 x 1023), itmay be demonstrated mathematically that this point is the 24x potency,above which theoretically not even a single molecule of the originalsubstance may be found. If no chemical exists, but results are still obtained,there must be a different type of healing stimulation being delivered that stillhas the ability to effect a change. While the exact mechanism is still beinginvestigated, it is a demonstrable dimension of homeopathy.

Multiple potencies simplify the remedy selection, and provide a therapy thatacts faster, longer, more accurately and is better tolerated than singularpotencies - clearly a superior choice.

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WAYS IN WHICH HOMEOPATHY CAN BE USED

Nosode Therapy – Homeopathic remedies prepared from pathogens ofdiseased tissue are often used to assist the body in recovering from diseasestates. These may include bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc. Nosodehomeopathics boost the body’s natural immune response to fight off theinvader as the body was designed to do. Since the immune system is in fulluse during this therapy, there is no danger of residual immunologicalweaknesses which often follow courses of antibiotic therapy. An additionalbenefit of nosode therapy includes preserving the healthy bacterial flora,which is often destroyed by antibiotic treatment. Although not yet approvedfor use in US schools, nosode therapy is often used preventively as a safealternative to immunizations.

Sarcode Therapy – Homeopathic remediesprepared from healthy organs and tissue areused to rebuild organs or biological systemsthat have been weakened or damaged.Sarcodes (also called glandulars) may also beused to tone or reinforce a particular organ orsystem if trauma or stress is expected. Atypical example might be poor digestion dueto insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes.Conventional allopathic therapy would simplysupplement the missing or inadequateenzymes, and would likely be a lifetimetherapy. Sarcodes, however, would repair andstrengthen the inadequacies, naturallyincreasing the enzyme production andassisting the glands involved in returning totheir normal level of functioning. Sarcodetherapy also works with hyper-conditions,bringing the production levels down into theacceptable range.

Allersode Therapy – Homeopathic remedies prepared from allergens arecommonly used to treat allergies. In some ways, this is similar to theprogressive desensitization of conventional allergen injections, whichintroduce allergens into the body in ever-increasing concentrations until thebody no longer reacts with the cascading histamine reaction, producing thecommon allergy symptom picture. Allergens introduced homeopathicallyachieve the same result, except the introduction is sublingual, and themechanism is energetic rather than chemical.

USERS of

HOMEOPATHY

John D. Rockefeller

Thomas Edison

Queen of England

Mother Teresa

Mark Twain

President Garfield

President McKinley

Samuel Morse

Elton John

Tina Turner

Mahatma Gandi

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Isode (Detoxode) Therapy – Homeopathic remedies prepared from anysubstance which may be contaminating the body or exerting a toxicinfluence can help to detoxify the body from these substances. Often theoffending substance is a synthetic by-product of some manufacturing processor a chemical compound that is later discovered to have dangerous sideeffects. Mercury amalgams are a prime example, and still the topic ofdebate. Once believed to be safe, alternative medicine now believes thatamalgams are responsible for a host of syndromes and illnesses. Apreparation made from these mercury amalgams may be used to help thebody to detoxify from the effects of the mercury and protect from futureexposure.

Nutritional Therapy – Vitamins, minerals and supplements can be preparedin low homeopathic potencies and still have an effect of the living system.The research of Royal Lee indicated that low doses of high quality, naturalvitamins function better in-vivo than mega-doses of synthetic vitamins. Thisis not to take the place of proper nutritional intake, but rather to serve as ameans of supplementing the often anemic and preservative-laden foods thatwe now find in our diets.

REGULATORY ISSUES

For legal and regulatory purposes, homeopathic remedies are classified bythe FDA as either prescription or over-the-counter drugs, and are addressedin the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938. With few exceptions,homeopathic remedies are classified as over-the-counter drugs, and theremedies referenced in this manual are for professional use only.Additionally, the marketing of homeopathic remedies is regulated by theU.S. Compliance Policy Guide of 1988.

The Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS), firstpublished in 1897, is recognized as the official compendium forhomeopathic medicine, functioning as the United States Pharmacopoeia(USP) does for the allopathic industry. To date, it includes over 1,300different monographs for individual homeopathic ingredients, and it isupdated regularly. It also contains standards for the preparation ofhomeopathic remedies and quality control measures that must be conductedby homeopathic manufacturing facilities.

Homeopathic manufacturers must register with the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) and are inspected regularly to ensure compliance withGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the Code of Federal Regulations(CFR). Each homeopathic remedy must also go through a drug listingprocedure, and then have a unique National Drug Code (NDC) assigned.

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There are a number of homeopathic manufacturers who do not comply withthis requirement, so look for the NDC number on the label of anyhomeopathic to be sure the manufacturer is in compliance with the USGovernment.

The mechanism of action of homeopathics has yet to be completelyunderstood, but it is the same with many synthetic drugs. A research paperof the late William Boyd of Glasgow suggests, “The power of the solutiondoes not depend solely on the degree of dilution but on a special progressivemethod in its preparation; the energy latent in the drug is apparently liberatedand increased by a forceful shaking [succussion] of the liquid at each stageof the process.” Whatever the mechanism, 200 years of experience haveproven beyond a doubt that homeopathy does work, and can be an effectivecomplement to any chiropractic practice.

RESEARCH IN HOMEOPATHY

An extensive body of research on homeopathy has accumulated over the past200 years. Most of this research has been in the form of controlled studies(provings) which were carefully planned and meticulously monitored. Theresults of these trials may be found in the many volumes of the HomeopathicMateria Medica, and new and updated provings are being done every year onan ongoing basis. In addition to this body of knowledge, the scientificliterature is now being inundated with a growing number of double-blindstudies (the current standard by which conventional science evaluates itsown reliability) which clearly demonstrate the efficacy of homeopathictreatment. Homeopathy boasts bragging rights to the first double-blindcross-over study that was ever done, and was carried out by homeopaths in1906 on the homeopathic remedy Belladonna. The research was doneconcurrently in 11 different cities and resulted in a 665-page document onthe reproving of Belladonna (Bellows, H.P., “The Test Drug Proving of theO.O. & L. Society: A Reproving of Belladonna,” Boston: The AmericanHomeopathic Ophthalmological, Otological, and Laryngological Society.1906), a commonly used homeopathic remedy. With our culture’s relianceon scientific methodology, it is also interesting to note that the U.S.Congress Office of Technology Assessment (“Assessing the Safety andEfficacy of Medical Technology,” Washington, D.C.: U.S. GovernmentPrinting Office, September 1978, p. 7) estimated that only 15-20% of allconventional (allopathic) medical practices have been shown to be effectiveby controlled trials. See our website at www.mediral.com for a partiallisting of the research that has been done in support of homeopathy.

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A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO HOMEOPATHY

The body is an elaborate, interconnected, living matrix of individual parts,the whole being synergistically greater than the sum of the parts. Anyattempt to divide the body into separate, functional systems based onanatomy, proximity or physiology is plagued by inaccuracies andshortcomings. The functional groups or systems that contemporary medicinerecognizes are so interconnected that no bodily system exists or functionsindependently of any other system. Recognizing, however, that medicalschools still teach the systems model, it is familiar to most medical personneland thus a helpful learning aid. A systems approach to homeopathy is apractical, simplified version of homeopathy to assist the doctor in finding theappropriate remedy quickly.

Simply stated, the systems approach first identifies the particular system thatis presenting a problem, and then treats that system based on the 3 stepsbelow.

A Note of Caution: Hering’s ‘Law of Cure’ specifies that healing occursfrom the inside out, from the top down, and from most vital to least vitalorgans. If a patient has been treated unsuccessfully by a number of doctors,or has been chronically sick for many years, true healing may take anextended period of time, and the patient may experience the briefreappearance of old illnesses – normally in the reverse order that they wereoriginally experienced. This is to be expected. Given this phenomenon, it isadvisable that the doctor or practitioner have access to the complete medicalhistory of the patient so he may reassure the patient when these illnessbriefly recur.

3 STEPS TO HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

R E M O V E - T R E A T - R E B U I L D

1) Remove the Cause – immediate relief

2) Treat the Symptom Picture – short term treatmentsteps 1 and 2 should be performed simultaneously for best results

3) Rebuild Damaged Organs and Tissues – long term treatment

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Often in the treatment recommendations, multiple remedies are listed.Patient compliance is normally low, and the more difficult treatmentbecomes, the lower compliance seems to be. Depending on the patient andtheir condition, one of the recommended remedies may be sufficient, whileothers may require multiple remedies.

It should be remembered that homeopathy is just one of many effectivecomplementary medical disciplines. It may be effectively used inconjunction with other modalities of treatment, such as chiropracticadjustment, herbology, hydrotherapy, supplementation and dietarymodifications.

STEP 1 - REMOVE THE CAUSE

This is the first step in the 3-Step Homeopathic Process.There is always a causative agent that creates any problem,usually it is a violation of natural law. Whether a nutritionaldeficiency, stress or the severe trauma of an automobileaccident, the cause will continue to manifest itself as “dis-ease” until it is dealt with appropriately. If the cause isn’t dealt with first,any attempts to heal will result in limited success because the causative agentwill continue to recreate the condition, regardless of how much therapy isdone. Treating the symptoms picture without alleviating the cause may alsoresult in suppression of symptoms, and the underlying cause of the problemwill be re-expressed as some other disease conditions (i.e. hives, headaches,asthma, etc.).

Stress and Mental Disorders – a variety of homeopathics areavailable to deal with stress and mental disorders (see the section onConditions and Disorders). Massage, reflexology and hydrotherapyare invariably useful. If the perceived cause of stress or disorder isexternal (i.e. overbearing boss, repetitive motion syndrome,firefighting, etc) and removing the source is not practical, patientshould be taught a variety of stress-reduction techniques to helpdissipate the stress, or reeducated to lessen the burden on the body.

Heredity – genetic predisposition is best dealt with by adjustment,and homeopathic miasmic or glandular therapy. This is a long-termtherapy, since heredity is a condition from birth. Awareness ofthese conditions helps to minimize their influence. For example, ifan individual is predisposed to diabetes mellitus, glandularhomeopathics for the involved organs and herbs to help the bloodsugar balance and glucose/insulin interactions would berecommended.

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Toxicity – the body is a marvel of processing and eliminationactivities. Occasionally, however, the body is exposed tosubstances that are not easily flushed from the system and canaccumulate causing toxic conditions. Homeopathic detoxificationis a gentle, yet effective means of ridding the body of theseproblem-causing toxins. Again, it is important to isolate the causeof the toxicity and remove it immediately (see next page forsuggestions for homeopathic detoxification).

Allergies – an improperly functioning immune system isresponsible for allergic reactions (do not confuse true allergies withintolerances). There are a number of allergy products that may beimplemented to help the body deal with minor or debilitatingallergies (see the chapter on Conditions and Disorders). If thegeneral allergy products are not effective, kinesiology or scratchtesting may be necessary to isolate the specific antigen causing theallergy, and then a custom homeopathic may be made of thatspecific allergen.

Trauma – once a trauma occurs, the body may be in need of repairand ‘re-setting.’ Common homeopathic remedies can effectively doboth, assisting the body in overcoming the danger of compensatingfor a weakness or injury, thus keeping the kinesthetic memory ofthe trauma alive and preventing true healing to take place.

Pathogens – infectious agents are everywhere, and an effectiveimmune system continually functions to keep any microbialpathogens at bay. Occasionally, the defenses become impaired andneed either a tune-up, or a jump-start to help battle an acutemicrobial threat. Homeopathic medicine can be especially helpfulfor those conditions (see the chapter on Conditions and Disorders).

Destructive Energy – geopathic stress, high-voltage power lines,constant exposure to electromagnetic emissions and the like canhave a detrimental effect on health. Fortunately, most of these canbe counteracted homeopathically, although the ideal situation is tohave the patient move away from such exposure.

Nutritional Imbalance – there are few things that contribute toone’s health (or lack of it) more directly than one’s diet.Regrettably, in our fast-fix fast-food world, proper nutrition isbecoming difficult to come by. Teaching our patients to eatresponsibly is critical. Proper nutrition helps the healing processand ensures long-term, on-going health.

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Western Lifestyle – people in our western culture tend to wakebefore they are rested, inhale a rushed cup of coffee as they drive towork breathing automobile exhaust, sit at a desk all day longbreathing re-circulated air in artificial sunlight, dash home in thesame car breathing the same exhaust, gulp down an end-of-daymeal, and then plant themselves in front of the tube for 5-6 hours ofvegetative ‘entertainment.’ We need to encourage our patients toget some exercise, breathe some fresh air, eat some fruit andvegetables, and spend some time in the sunshine. Health is nature’sway.

DETOXIFICATION

Eliminating the source of exposure, as well as eliminating the toxins already stored in thebody are both essential for proper healing. Accumulated toxins keep the body in a state ofhomeostatic imbalance, which predisposes it to illness. This is an especially difficultproblem when dealing with resistant pathogens (i.e. yeast, amoeba, worms) or continuingexposure to toxic elements (i.e. mercury from amalgam fillings or radiation).

The remedies listed below are generalized approaches for detoxifying classes ofchemicals and organisms. If the specific toxin has been identified, it is always preferred touse a multiple-potency homeopathic preparation of that item. For example, if a patient hasbeen exposed to lead, you could either use Mediral Metex, because it is designed forgeneralized heavy metal detoxification and it includes Plumbum Metallicum in theingredients, or you could request a singular homeopathic of Plumbum Metallicum by itself.

Ameba AmebexBacteria BactexFungus FungexIntestinal Parasites / Worms VermexVirus VirexBeauty Shop Chemicals BeautexChlorine & Fluorine ChlorexDental Amalgams DentexDetoxification (General) ToxinexEnvironmental Pollutants EnvirexFood Additives AddexIndustrial Chemicals IndustriexInsecticides CidexMetals MetexPesticides CidexPharmaceutical Chemicals ChemexPreservatives AddexRadiation Radex

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STEP 2 - TREAT THE SYMPTOM PICTURE

The second step in the 3-step process is to treat the presentingsymptom picture. This step is actually the second half of stepone, since both step one and step two should be done

concurrently for best results. Complex homeopathy makes this much easierthan classical homeopathy. Simply identify the presenting symptoms, andadminister the appropriate remedy. For simplicity sake, this has beendivided into systems, as discussed earlier. It is important to remember thatno system acts independently of any other system – all are interrelated andfunction as a whole.

Musculoskeletal System – a variety of structural maladies arecommonly seen in chiropractic practices. The skeleton,musculature, and all the associated tissues normally performflawlessly. Occasionally, however, dysfunction occurs. When itdoes, homeopathy can assist with any number of remedies designedspecifically to support and enhance the physical structure.

Nervous System – critical for communication within the physicalbody, occasionally these pathways become blocked or sluggish.Homeopathy can help to unblock and even rebuild the nervoustissue and restore the two-way communication channels throughoutthe body.

Circulatory System – the physical body depends on blood beingdelivered to every cell in the body; and the proper removal of wasteproducts from cells and surrounding tissues. When circulatoryfunction is impaired, ill health is quick to follow. Specifichomeopathic remedies can help to restore proper circulationquickly.

Respiratory System – the lungs are the point of oxygenation forthe blood, assist in elimination of waste gases from cellularmetabolism and function as part of the immune system withphagocytosis on the alveolar level. Oxygen means life, andhomeopathy can keep the pulmonary system functioning at peaklevels.

Gastrointestinal System – even proper nutrition is useless if itcannot be absorbed. Proper pH balance and production of digestiveenzymes can be supported by the correct use of combinationhomeopathic remedies. Solid waste elimination is also critical tothe maintenance of health, and may be assisted by the appropriatehomeopathic remedies.

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Endocrine Glands – similar to the nervous system in function, theendocrine glands are a complex network of communicationstructures with feedback loops that control multiple functionsthroughout the physical body. Disorders precipitated by theendocrine system create a treatable symptom picture and generallyrequire sarcodes (glandular remedies) to help rebuild the involvedglands and tissues.

Urinary & Reproductive System – the system of liquid wasteelimination in the body is a dynamic equilibrium maintained bythousands of chemical reactions in every part of the body everysecond of the day. If waste material is allowed to accumulate, avariation of a few tenths of a pH can send the body into crisis.Maintenance of this system is also critical for the continuance of thespecies.

TRENDS in HOMEOPATHY

The World Health Organization reports that homeopathy is the 2nd

most widely used medical modality

500+ million people worldwide receive homeopathic treatment yearly

3,000+ doctors and health care practitioners in the US practice

homeopathy

The Central Homeopathic Polyclinic in Moscow has approximately 68

full-time homeopathic physicians

More than 5,000 French physicians use homeopathy in their practice

21 out of 24 Colleges of Pharmacy in France teach homeopathy

42% of British physicians refer patients to homeopathic practitioners

The Royal Family has been under homeopathic care since the 1930's

There are over 100 homeopathic medical schools in India

In Germany, over 25% of the family physicians prescribe homeopathy

adapted from "Alternative Medicine; The Definitive Guide" and

the AAHP's "Introduction to Modern Concepts of Homeopathic Pharmacy"

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C1 Blood supply to head, pituitary gland Headaches, nervousness, insomnia,scalp, facial bones, brain, inner and hypertension, amnesia, fatigue,middle ear, sympathetic nervous system dizziness

C2 Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves Sinus trouble, allergies, earacheSinuses, mastoid bone, tongue fainting, deafness

C3 Cheeks, outer ear, teeth, face bones Neuralgia, acne, eczema, neuritis

C4 Nose, lips, mouth, Eustachian tube Hay fever, hearing loss, adenoids

C5 Vocal cords, neck glands, pharynx Laryngitis, sore throat, croup

C6 Neck muscles, shoulders, tonsils Stiff neck, upper arm pain, cough

C7 Thyroid gland, shoulder bursae, elbows Bursitis, colds, thyroid conditions

T1 Forearms, hands & fingers, esophagus, Asthma, cough, pain in lower arms

T2 Heart, coronary arteries Heart conditions

T3 Lungs, chest, breast Bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia

T4 Gallbladder, common duct Gall bladder, jaundice, shingles

T5 Liver, solar plexus, general circulation Liver conditions, fever arthritis, circulation

T6 Stomach Indigestion, heartburn, dyspepsia

T7 Pancreas, duodenum Ulcers, gastritis

T8 Spleen Spleen disorders, impaired immune

T9 Adrenal glands Allergies, hives, exhaustion

T10 Kidneys Nephritis, fatigue, kidney troubles

T11 Kidneys, ureters Acne, boils, eczema

T12 Small intestine, lymph circulation Rheumatism, gas pains

L1 Large Intestine, inguinal rings Constipation, colitis, dysentery, diarrhea

L2 Appendix, abdomen, upper leg Cramps, varicose veins

L3 Reproductive organs, bladder, knees Bladder trouble, irregular menstruation,enuresis, impotency, knee pain

L4 Prostate, lower back, sciatic nerve Sciatica, lumbago, urination problems

L5 Lower legs, ankles, feet Poor leg circulation, swollen ankles,arch problems, cold feet, leg cramps

SACRUM Hip, buttocks Sacro-iliac conditions, spinal curvature

COCCYX Rectum, anus Hemorrhoids, itching, pain on sitting

POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF SPINAL MISALIGNMENT

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MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM - GENERAL

Because of the interdependence of muscle and bone, it is appropriate that the two ofthese systems be discussed together. Bone is a special form of connective tissue madefrom collagenous material and impregnated with mineral salts, especially phosphates ofcalcium. It is dynamic, living tissue, intimately involved in processes such as calciumhomeostasis, protection of vital organs, locomotion, blood cell production and a host ofother functions. It responds dynamically to stresses placed upon it, it is constantly beingreabsorbed and reformed, and is well vascularized. Because of its living matrix structure,constant supplies of oxygen, protein and minerals must be available for the maintenanceof normal bone function.

In order to fulfill their locomotor duties, the bones of the body work closely with the muscletissue found throughout the body. Muscle cells making up the muscles of the body can beexcited chemically, electrically and mechanically to produce an action potential that istransmitted along their cell membrane to create movement. They contain contractileproteins and have a contractile mechanism that is activated by their action potential.Muscles are composed of multiple bundles of fibers. While hypertrophy may occur duringweight training, there is no way to increase the number of muscle fibers in the body.Regular use is required to keep muscle toned. Without use, muscle will atrophy.Tendons are collagenous bands that connect muscle to bone, and ligaments are bandsconnecting bone to bone or cartilage. Fascial structures are present throughout themusculature and help to enclose muscles, lubricate and facilitate. Muscle is divided intothree types: Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth. Skeletal muscle comprises the greatest massof musculature, accounting for about 40% of human body weight, and is normally underdirect control of nerve stimulation and voluntary control. Cardiac muscle has cross-striations, and contracts rhythmically in the absence of external innervation, due largely tothe presence of pacemaker cells in the myocardium that discharge spontaneously.Smooth muscle lacks cross-striation, is found mostly in hollow viscera and containsirregular pacemakers.

Atrophy, Muscular CNT-Essence, Demyel MedBone Disorders OST-EssenceBruises Injury Med, Circulo Med, C-EssenceConnective Tissue Damage CNT-EssenceCostalgia Rib Cage Med, Pain MedDislocations Injury Med, CNT-Essence, Circulo MedFracture OST-Essence, Injury Med, Small Joint MedGout Pain Small Joint Med, Uric Acid MedInflammation Inflammation MedMultiple Sclerosis (MS) Demyel Med, Major NervesOsteoporosis OST-Essence, Bone/Bone MarrowPain, Back Back Med, Spinal Cord/VertebraePain, Thorax Rib Cage Med, Flex MedPeriosteum Damage OST-EssenceRickets OST-Essence, Bone/Bone MarrowSciatica Sciatica MedSoreness, Muscular Inflammation Med, Flex MedSpurs Degen Med,Tension, Muscular RLX-EssenceTrauma Injury Med, C-Essence, Circulo Med

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MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM – SMALL JOINTS

Small joint pain and dysfunction may range from a minor irritation to severe disability.With the complex interplay of muscles, ligaments, fasciae, nerves, tendons and bursaefound in and around small joints, any number of these factors may interact to complicatethe simple movement of joints. These can include phalanges, metacarpals, metatarsals,etc. Healing may be quick due to their small articulations and the ease with which theycan be immobilized during the healing process.

Atrophy CNT-Essence, Muscle/Ligament/CartilageDemyel Med

Arthritis B-Essence, C-Essence, CNT-Essence,Flex Med, Inflammation Med,Small Joint Med, Amebex

Bone Disorders Bone/Bone Marrow, OST-EssenceBruises Injury Med, Circulo Med, C-EssenceBursitis Inflammation Med, Fatty Acid ComplexCartilage Disorders CNT-EssenceCollagen Disorders CNT-EssenceCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Med, CNT-EssenceCold Hands & Feet Circulo MedConnective Tissue Damage CNT-EssenceDamage or Wasting Muscle/Ligament/CartilageDislocations Injury Med, CNT-Essence, C-Essence

Muscle/Ligament/CartilgeFractures OST-Essence, Injury Med, Circulo MedGout Pain Small Joint Med, Uric Acid MedInfectious Arthritis Defense Med, Bactex, Small Joint MedInflammation Inflammation MedInjury, Tendon/Ligament CNT-Essence, Injury Med, C-EssenceOsteoarthritis Small Joint Med, Flex Med, CNT-Essence

Muscle/Ligament/CartilageOsteoporosis OST-EssencePain, Joints Small Joint MedPolyarthritis Lyme MedRepetitive Motion Disorder (RMD) Carpal MedRheumatoid Arthritis Flex Med, Defense Med, Inflammation MedRheumatism Amebex, Flex MedSprain OST-Essence, Injury Med, CNT-EssenceSpurs Bone Spur Powder, Degen MedStiffness in Joints Flex MedStrain OST-Essence, Injury Med, Fatty Acid

Complex, Amino Acid ComplexTendinitis/Tenosynovitis CNT-Essence, Inflammation Med

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Ankylosing Spondysitis Inflammation Med, Back Med, Pain MedBursitis Inflammation Med, Fatty Acid Complex

Muscle/Ligament/CartilageDamage or Wasting CNT-Essence, Bone/Bone Marrow

Muscle/Ligament/CartilageDislocations Injury Med, CNT-Essence

Muscle/Ligament/CartilgeFractures OST-Essence, Injury MedInflammation Inflammation MedInjury, Tendon, Ligament CNT-Essence, Injury Med, C-EssenceOsteoarthritis Small Joint Med, Flex Med, CNT-Essence

Muscle/Ligament/CartilagePain in Large Joints Large Joint MedRheumatoid Arthritis Flex Med, Defense Med, Inflammation MedRheumatism Amebex, Flex MedSprain OST-Essence, Injury Med, CNT-EssenceSpurs Degen MedStiffness in Joints Flex MedStrain OST-Essence, Injury Med, Fatty Acid Complex,

Amino Acid ComplexTendinitis/Tenosynovitis CNT-Essence, Inflammation Med

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM – HEAD AND FACE

The specialized structural features of the head and face lend themselves to some specificdisorders. Because of this, specialized formulas have been designed to assist with thesedisorders. Not included in this section are the special organs of sense, which are coveredin the section on the Nervous System, 5 Senses.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM – LARGE JOINTS

Large joint anatomy and physiology is similar to that of small joints, but generally intendedto move and bear greater weight. These articulations involve larger muscle groups andtendons, broader ligament bands and weight-bearing cartilage in the joints. The majorityof the joints of the extremities are synovial joints, which are specialized to allow freemovement. The synovium lines the joint cavity and secretes synovial fluid to nourishsmooth, avascular articular cartilage covering the ends of the bones making up the joint.These include the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, etc. Healing may be slower due to thelarger size of the articulations and the difficulty of immobilizing a large joint.

Bell’s Palsy Facial Med, Major NervesHeadache Headache Med, Circulo MedInfection, Dental Dentex, Bactex, Defense MedInflammation Inflammation MedInjury, Dental Injury Med, DentexMyofacial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) TMJ Med, Facial Med, Pain MedOtitis Media MUC-Essence, Virex, BactexSinus Disorders MUC-Essence, Sinus Med, BactexTMJ Syndrome TMJ Med, CNT-EssenceTetanus TET MiasmVertigo CRB-Essence, Vertigo Med

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NERVOUS SYSTEM - GENERAL

The complex system of afferent and efferent communication channels, ganglionic centersand synaptic connections weave a network throughout the physical body, allowing forvoluntary and involuntary control of every function in the body. Roughly divided into thecentral nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, the human nervous systemcontains about 1012 (1 trillion) neurons. Neurons, the basic building blocks of the nervoussystem, receive and transmit impulses. On the average, each neuron divides to formabout 1000 synaptic endings, which yields about 1015 synapses to interact with andtransmit to other cells. The autonomic nervous system is divided into two components: thesympathetic (the catabolic component directed toward expenditure of energy and inhibitingthe intake and assimilation of nutrition) and the parasympathetic (the anabolic componentdirected toward preservation ,accumulation and storage of energy) divisions. These twodivisions perform a sophisticated dual-coordination of physiology within the body thatmaintains homeostasis. With this web of interconnectedness throughout the body, it isessential to keep it in peak working condition. Below are some homeopathicpharmaceuticals recommended for specific conditions encountered in and around thenervous system.

Alzheimer’s Disease CRB-Essence, Memory MedAmnesia Memory Med, B-EssenceAtrophy Demyel Med, Major NervesBell’s Palsy Facial Med, B-EssenceComa OXY-EssenceConvulsions Epilep MedCVA Brain, Convallaria Med, C-EssenceDamage, Tissue Brain, B-EssenceDemyelination Demyel Med, B-EssenceDysfunction Brain, B-EssenceEncephalomalacia CRB-EssenceEpilepsy CRB-Essence, Epilep MedForgetfulness Memory Med, B-EssenceHeadache Headache Med, Stress MedInflammation Inflammation MedLearning Difficulties Learning Med, B-EssenceMemory, Poor CRB-Essence, Learning Med, Memory MedMeniere’s Syndrome CRB-Essence, B-Essence, C-EssenceMultiple Sclerosis Demyel Med, B-Essence, Major NervesNeuralgia, Facial Facial Med, B-EssencePain, General Pain Med, B-EssenceParaplegia CRB-Essence, Convallaria MedParkinson-like Syndromes C-Essence, SRT-EssenceSeizures, Convulsions Epilep MedSenility CRB-Essence, B-EssenceSleep Disorders SRT-Essence, RLX-EssenceStress RLX-Essence, B-EssenceStroke (CVA) CRB-Essence, HRT-Essence,

Convallaria MedTransient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) Convallaria Med, C-EssenceVertigo CRB-Essence, Vertigo Med

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NERVOUS SYSTEM – THE 5 SENSES

Information about the environment (both internal and external) is delivered to the centralnervous system by an intricate system of specialized sensory devices, known as thesensory receptors. The eye is a delicate structure designed to focus light waves through avariable lens/aperture system and project it onto the retina lining the rear of the globe.There, receptors (rods and cones) receive and transmit this information via the opticnerves, through the optic chiasm to the lateral geniculate body, and then on back to thevisual cortex where the experience of ‘sight’ is created.

The outer and middle ear structures capture and transmit sound waves via a system ofmuscle, cartilage and bones (which serves as a mechanical transformer) to the inner ear.There, specialized receptors convert the acoustic energy to nerve impulses, which arerelayed to the pons, midbrain, thalamus and cortex to create the perception of sound. Theinner ear also contains three semicircular canals which serve as the body’s apparatus ofequilibrium.

The sense of smell (olfaction) is produced through stimulation of the 1st cranial nerves, theolfactory bulbs, via receptors in the olfactory mucous membrane in the roof of the nasalcavity. Humans can distinguish more than 4,000 different odors, and the capacity forvariable perception and adaptability can block even the most disagreeable odor whencontinuously exposed to it, without changing the threshold for other odors.

The experience of taste is synthesized from the 4 basic tastes – sweet, sour, bitter andsalty. Human’s ability to discriminate differences in the intensity of tastes is relativelycrude, requiring a 30% change in concentration before an intensity difference can bedetected. Taste buds, the sensory cells for taste, are located on the tongue, palate,epiglottis and pharynx. Each taste bud (totaling about 10,000 in humans) is composed of4 types of cells, and is innervated by about 50 cross-connected nerve fibers. The facial,glossopharyngeal and the vagus nerves carry the nerve fibers through the thalamus, andon to the postcentral gyrus in the area specific to cutaneous face sensation.

There are 4 cutaneous senses: touch/pressure, cold, warm and pain. The skin contains avariety of receptors, including naked nerve endings, expanded tips on sensory nerveterminals and encapsulated endings. Touch receptors are most plentiful in the finger tipsand lips, but are also especially dense around hair follicles. Damage to this multitude ofreceptors can often be reversed by using the correct homeopathic, and nervous systemlesions creating disruptions in sensation can often be healed by prolonged use of sarcodalhomeopathics.

Conjunctivitis Vision Med, EyeDamage, Ear Ear, Injury MedDamage, Eye Eye, Injury Med, Vision MedDamage, Sinuses Injury Med, Sinus Med, SinusesDimness of Vision Eye, Major Nerves, B-EssenceGlaucoma Vision Med, EyeHearing, Impaired Ear, Vertigo, Major Nerves, B-EssenceOtitis Media MUC-Essence, Defense Med, Ear, BactexSmell, Impaired Major Nerves, B-EssenceTaste (Dysgeusia) Major Nerves, B-EssenceTingling, Skin Circulo Med, SKN-Essence, Major NervesTinnitus Vertigo Med, Ear, Major NervesVertigo Vertigo Med, Ear, B-Complex

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

The circulatory system is a closed system composed of the cardiac muscle, serving as thepump, and vessels to carry blood to and from every part of the body. Arteries carry bloodaway from the heart, veins carry blood to the heart, and capillaries are the connecting micro-vessels between the arteries and veins where nutrient, gas and waste exchange takesplace.

The lymphatic system is also considered part of the circulatory system in that it drainsperipheral tissues in parallel with the venous structures. Lymph is composed of manydifferent chemical and biological components. Circulation of lymph is accomplishedprimarily via contraction and relaxation of surrounding muscle groups, rather than a pumplike the blood supply. Among other functions, it also assists in immune system in defendingthe body.

Anemia B-Essence, BLD-Essence, SPL-EssenceAngina Pectoris HRT-Essence, Thoracic MedArrhythmia, Cardiac Thoracic MedArteriosclerosis BLD-Essence, Degen MedAtherosclerosis HRT-EssenceAthlete’s Heart HRT-Essence, Heart/LungCardiac Rhythm Disorders Thoracic MedCholesterol, Elevated Cholesterol MedCold Hands, Feet Circulo MedCongestive Heart Failure (CHF) HRT-Essence, Heart/LungCoronary Artery Disease HRT-Essence, Heart/LungInsufficiency, Cardiac HRT-Essence, Heart/LungHeadache, Migraine Circulo MedHemolytic Anemia CNT-Essence, BLD-EssenceHypertension HBP-Essence, RLX-EssenceHypotension Hypotonia MedHypoxia OXY-EssenceLeukemia Hemo-L Med, Degen MedLiver Disorders LVR-Essence, Liver/GallbladderLymphatic Disorders LYP-Essence, Lymph/Spleen/MammaryMyocarditis CNT-Essence, Heart/LungPolyarteritis CNT-EssenceSpleen Disorder SPL-Essence

Lymph/Spleen/MammaryStroke (CVA) CRB-Essence, HRT-Essence,

Convallaria Med, Circulo MedTachycardia OXY-Essence, Thoracic Med

Tonsils/Adenoids/AppendixTransient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) Convallaria MedVaricose Veins LVR-Essence, BLD-Essence,

Circulo Med, Liver/Gallbladder

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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Air is warmed and filtered through the nasopharynx, and then proceeds down through thetrachea and into the lungs. With three lobes on the right, and two on the left, the lungs arethe site of oxygenation for the body’s entire blood supply. They also assist with theremoval of gases and waste material that are the by-products of cellular metabolism.Additionally, the lungs are a sight for the immune system to phagocytize microbial threatsat the alveoli level, and mechanically eliminate larger contaminants via coughing andmucocilary activity.

Asthma ADR-Essence, LNG-Essence,Respiratory Med, Heart/Lung

Breathing Difficulty Respiratory MedBronchitis LNG-Essence, Cough Med, BactexCold & Flu C-Essence, CHL Miasm, Flu Med

Virex, Defense MedCough Cough Med, TB Miasm,

MUC-EssenceDamage, Lungs LNG-Essence, Heart/LungEmphysema LNG-Essence, Heart/LungLaryngitis Sore Throat Med, Inflammation MedPleural Effusion Pleura MedPneumonia LNG-Essence, Pleura Med, Bactex

Virex, Defense Med, Heart/LungPulmonary Infarction Pleura Med, Heart/LungRhinitis MUC-Essence, ALR Miasm,

Sinus Med, Bactex, VirexShortness of Breath OXY-EssenceSinusitis MUC-Essence, ALR Miasm,

Sinus Med, SinusesSore Throat Sore Throat Med, BactexTuberculosis TB Miasm, Defense Med,

Heart/Lung, Bactex

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GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

Digestion, absorption, assimilation and elimination are the functions of the gastrointestinalsystem. The mouth and pharynx are the common entrance to the GI tract as well as therespiratory tract. The mouth and pharynx are lubricated by secretions from the simple buccalglands and the complex salivary glands, the parotid, submaxillary and sublingual glands,which begins digestion. Signals from the medulla oblongata coordinate swallowing (andvomiting) to deliver the food bolus through the esophagus to the stomach. In the stomach,acid and pepsin continue the digestive process. Proceeding on, the food then passes intothe duodenum, where alkaline secretions of the pancreas, liver and the mucosal Brunner’sglands neutralize the acidic chime from the stomach. Foods passes through the jejunumand the small intestine where it is massaged, broken down and absorbed into the villi of theintestinal walls. Carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes on the brush border of theintestinal cells; proteins are split by proteolytic enzymes from the pancreas (activated oncein the small intestine); and fats are digested by pancreatic lipase. It continues to the cecum,to which the appendix is attached, and begins the journey into the large intestine. It travelsup the ascending, across the transverse and down the descending colon where water andelectrolytes are absorbed from the mass, and on to the sigmoid colon, rectum and the finalremaining waste passes out through the anus. The entire tract is inundated with a richsupply blood vessels and lymph channels which make nutrition available to the body.

The GI tract is basically a long tube, averaging 25 - 30 feet long, connecting the mouth withthe anus, and is designed to extract nutritional components and fluid from anything thatpasses through it. Transit time varies from a few hours to several days, depending on thefood eaten and the condition of the alimentary tract. The actual enzymatic breakdown of thenutrients is quite complex.

Ascites LVR-Essence, Liver/Gallbladder, Defense MedBiliary Obstruction LVR-Essence, Liver/GallbladderBowel Flora Upset Microflora Med, Large/Small IntestineCirrhosis LVR-Essence, Liver/GallbladderColic, Intestinal Microflora Med, Stomach MedConstipation B-Essence, Constipation Med, Microflora Med, Fatty

Acid Complex, Large/Small IntestineCramps, Stomach Stomach MedEsophageal Reflux ENZ-Essence, Gastro MedFlatulence Constipation Med, Microflora MedGastric Disorders ENZ-Essence, Stomach Med, Pancreas/StomachGastralgia Stomach MedHemorrhoids Hemorrhoid Med, LVR-Essence, Liver/GallbladderHepatitis LVR-Essence, Liver/Gallbladder, Virex, DefenseHyperchlorhydria Gastro Med, Stomach MedIndigestion ENZ-Essence, Stomach MedIrritable Bowel ENZ-Essence, Large/Small IntestineLiver Disorders LVR-Essence, Liver/Gallbladder, AmebexPancreas Dysfunction Pancreas/Stomach, DBT-EssenceStomach Ache Stomach MedUlcer, Duodenal Gastro Med, Large/Small IntestineUlcer, Gastric Gastro Med, Stomach Med, Pancreas/Stomach

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – ADRENAL MEDULLA, CORTEX

The endocrine system adjusts and correlates the activities of the body systems inresponse to the external and internal environment. This integration is brought about byhormones, produced by ductless glands located throughout the body, and introduced intothe blood stream. These circulating chemical messengers are then delivered to their targetcells where they regulate metabolic processes. The endocrine glands include the adrenalmedulla and cortex, the pineal and pituitary glands, the thyroid and parathyroid glands, thethymus, the pancreas, the testis and the ovaries.

The adrenal glands are also known as the suprarenal glands because of their position ontop of the kidneys. The adrenal medulla consists of a single zone and is controlledprimarily by the sympathetic nervous system. Acetylcholine stimulates directly thesynthesis and release of epinephrine and norepinephrine – which lead to peripheralvasoconstriction, increased myocardial contractility, glycogenolysis, lipolysis and a host ofother functions. The adrenal cortex, in contrast, consists of three zones (zonaglomerulosa, zona fasciculate and zona reticularis) and is more under humoral control.The cortex is responsible for the secretion of aldosterone – largely controlling the body’sdelicate balance of sodium; cortisol – leading to net tissue catabolism, anti-inflammatoryactivity, and in the liver, gluconeogenesis and albumin synthesis; and androgens andestrogens – the human sex hormones.

Exhaustion/Insufficiency Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate orKidney/Adrenal/Ovary, ADR-Essence

Addison’s Disease Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate orKidney/Adrenal/Ovary, ADR-Essence

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – PANCREAS

The endocrine function of the pancreas are based in the islands of Langerhans, theirprincipal function being the secretion of insulin and glucagon – both of which are intimatelyinvolved in glucose metabolism.

Diabetes DBT-Essence, Gluco Med, C-Essence,Stomach/Pancreas

Hypoglycemia Hypogly Med, Stomach/Pancreas

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Circadian Rhythm Disruption Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusPituitary Disorders PIT-Essence,

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusDwarfism PIT-Essence, Metab Med,

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusMelatonin Insufficiency Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamucPituitary Obesity PIT-Essence, Weight Loss Med,

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusSexual Precocity Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusSleeping Disorders Pineal/Pituitary/Hypothalamus

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – THYROID AND PARATHYROID

The principle hormonal products of the thyroid gland are thyroxin and triiodothyronine,which regulate metabolism primarily through induction of enzymes. The thyroid alsosecretes thyrocalcitonin, which increases calcium incorporation into bone and decreasescalcium excretion by the kidneys.

There are generally four parathyroid glands, two embedded in each side of the thyroidgland. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by these glands, and acts directly onbone to increase bone resorption and mobilize Ca2+. In addition, it increases plasmaCa2+ (through increasing resorption in the kidneys and absorption in the intestine) anddepresses plasma phosphate (through increasing phosphate excretion in the urine).

Basedow’s Disease Hyperthyro MedGrave’s Disease ADR-Essence, Hyperthyro Med,

Thyroid/Thymus/ParathyroidHyperthyroidism Hyperthyro MedHypothyroidism Thyroid Complex (non-homeopathic)Osteitis Cystica Thyroid/Thymus/ParathyroidTetany Thyroid/Thymus/ParathyroidThyrotoxicosis Hyperthyro Med

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – PITUITARY AND PINEAL GLANDS

The pituitary gland, also called the hypophysis, is actually 3 glands in one (anterior,intermediate [rudimentary] and posterior lobes), producing and/or releasing a number ofregulatory hormones such as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH, stimulating the synthesisand secretion of thyroid hormones), melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH, causingdarkening of the skin), thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH, which stimulates the releaseof TSH to maintain a constant level of thyroid hormones in the blood) corticotropin(ACTH, an adrenal cortex stimulant released in response to stress), follicle-stimulatinghormone (facilitating the development of ovarian follicles and testicular tubules) andluteinizing hormone (controlling ovulation, the development of the corpus leteum andestrogen secretion). The posterior lobe is connected to the hypothalamus via neuralconnections, and the anterior lobe is connected by vascular connections. The pinealgland, also known as the epiphysis, secretes melatonin and functions as a timing deviceto keep internal events synchronized with the light-dark cycle in the environment.

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Disorders TYM-EssenceDown’s Syndrome TYM-Essence

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – OVARIES

The naturally occurring estrogens are 17β-estradiol, estrone and estriol, and are related toincreased libido, duct growth in the breasts and mammary maturation. Some androgensare produced, which are responsible for the growth of hair at puberty. Progesterone isresponsible for the progestational changes in the endometrium and many cyclic changes.

Dysmenorrhea FEM-Essence, Kidney/Adrenal/OvarianInfertility FEM-Essence, Kidney/Adrenal/OvarianHormonal Imbalance FEM-Essence, Kidney/Adrenal/Ovarian,

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusMenopause FEM-Essence, Meno MedMenstrual Disorders FEM-EssencePain FEM-Essence, Pain MedPremenstrual Syndrome PMS Med, Kidney/Adrenal/Ovarian

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – TESTES

The principal secretory product of the testes is testosterone, which acts to producevirilization and to increase amino acid incorporation into muscle, liver and kidney. It alsoincreases bone growth and red blood cell production. Some estrogen is also secreted.

Infertility Orchic, Vitality MedMale Characteristics, Inadequate Orchic, Vitality Med, Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate,

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusTestosterone, Low Orchic, Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate,

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusWeakness Vitality Med

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – THYMUS

Although there appears to be thymic hormones, the function of the thymus is not entirelyunderstood. It is known to be related to immune function, and to an increase in the numberof stem cells in the bone marrow. It appears to inhibit production of cells in the anteriorpituitary that synthesize growth hormones.

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URINARY & REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

The urinary system, composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and associatedexternal organs, filters and eliminates excess water and waste products from the bloodstream. Since the reproductive system is proximal, related symptoms are repeated forconvenience.

Albuminuria Prouria MedBladder Infection Bactex, KDY-Essence, BladderDysmenorrhea FEM-Essence, Kidney/Adrenal/OvarianEnuresis Enuresis Med, BladderGravel Urine Nephcalc MedInfection, Bacterial Bactex, Defense MedInfection, Fungal Fungex, Defense MedInfertility, Female FEM-Essence,

Kidney/Adrenal/OvarianInfertility Orchic, Vitality MedHormonal Imbalance, Female FEM-Essence, Kidney/Adrenal/Ovarian

Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusKidney Disorders KDY-Essence, Nephcalc Med,

Kidney/Adrenal/Ovary orKidney/Adrenal/Prostate

Kidney Stones Nephcalc Med, Kidney/Adrenal/Ovaryor Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate

Male Characteristics, Inadequate Orchic, Vitality Med, Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate,Pineal/Pituitary/Hypothalamus

Menopause FEM-Essence, Meno MedMenstrual Disorders FEM-EssenceNephritis CNT-Essence, Prouria Med,

Kidney/Adrenal/Ovary orKidney/Adrenal/Prostate

Pain FEM-Essence, Pain MedPremenstrual Syndrome PMS Med,

Kidney/Adrenal/OvarianProstatitis Prosta MedProteinuria Prouria Med

Kidney/Adrenal/Ovary orKidney/Adrenal/Prostate

Renal Failure KDY-Essence, Kidney/Adrenal/Ovaryor Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate

Testosterone, Low Orchic, Kidney/Adrenal/Prostate,Pineal/Pituitary/Hypothalamus

Urinary Incontinence Enuresis Med, BladderWeakness Vitality Med

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ALLERGIES

Animals Animal Hair AllermedChronic ALR-MiasmDairy Dairy AllermedDust Mold/Dust AllermedFoods, General Food AllermedGrains Grain AllermedHay Fever Pollen AllermedMold Mold/Dust AllermedPerfumes Aroma AllermedPollen Pollen Allermed

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL STATES

Anger Anger MedAnxiety Anxiety MedDelirium Delirium MedDepression Depression MedEmotional Instability Emotion MedHysteria Hysteria MedManic Mania MedSchizoid Schiz Med

MISCELLANEOUS

Abscesses Inflammation MedAcne AcneMed, SKN-EssenceAddiction, Alcohol B-Essence, SYP MiasmAddiction, Nicotine Stop Smoking MedAdiposity Weight MedAlcoholism B-Essence, SYP MiasmAnemia B-Essence,SPL-EssenceAnorexia LVR-EssenceAppetite Loss Stress MedBoils BLD-EssenceBuerger’s Disease Circulo MedCarbuncles BLD-EssenceChronic Fatigue (CFS) Fatigue MedCold & Flu C-Essence, Flu MedCold Hands, Feet Circulo MedCold Sores HRPZ MedConvulsions Epilep MedDegenerative Conditions Degen MedEczema SKN-Essence, Anti-Itch Med

Circulo Med, VAC MiasmEnuresis Enuresis MedEpstein Barr Fatigue MedExhaustion ADR-Essence, OXY-EssenceFatigue ADR-Essence, OXY-Essence

CF Miasm, Fatigue MedGangrene Circulo MedGingivitis C-Essence

MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS AND DISORDERS

Many conditions involve multiple systems, or defy simple categorization. For thoseconditions, we have attempted to group them into Allergies, Mental/Emotional States andMiscellaneous.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Hair Disorders BLD-EssenceHeadache Headache MedHeadaches, Migraine Circulo MedHemorrhoids Hemorrhoid MedHerpes HRPZ MedHives Urticaria MedHodgkin’s Disease LYP-EssenceHypoglycemia Hypogly MedImmune System, Weak TCB-Essence, Defense Med,

Endoxinol Med, Metab MedImpotence Vitality MedInfections, Bacteria TYM-Essence, Defense Med,

Endoxinol MedInfections, Fungal SPL-Essence, TYM-Essence,

Defense Med, Endoxinol MedFNG Miasm

Infections, Viral Virex, Endoxinol MedInfluenza C-Essence, Flu MedInsomnia B-Essence, Stress Med,

CRB-Essence, RLX-Essence,SRT-Essence, Insomnia Med

Itching Anti-Itch MedJaundice LVR-Essence,

Liver/GallbladderLaryngitis Sore Throat Med,

Inflammation MedLearning Disabilities Learning Med,

Convallaria MedLeukemia Hemo-L Med,

NEO-EssenceLupus (SLE) CNT-EssenceLyme Disease Lyme Med, Defense MedMania Mania MedMemory, Poor CRB-Essence,

Learning Med,Memory Med

Meniere’s Disease B-Essence, CRB-EssenceMetabolism Disorders Metab MedMiasm, Allergies ALR MiasmMiasm, Cholera CHL MiasmMiasm, Degenerative CAN-MiasmMiasm, Fatigue CF MiasmMiasm, Fungal FNG MiasmMiasm, Measles MZL MiasmMiasm, Psora PSO MiasmMiasm, Sycosis SYC MiasmMiasm, Syphilitic SYP MiasmMiasm, TB TB Miasm

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MISCELLANEOUS

Miasm, Tetanus TET MiasmMiasm, Vaccines VAC MiasmMood Swings Emotion MedMumps Inflammation MedNausea Flu MedNeoplasm Phases TYM-Essence,

Degen Med,NEO-Essence

Obesity Weight MedPain, General Pain MedPolyps Polyp MedPremenstrual Syndrome FEM-Essence, PMS MedProstatitis Prosta Med,

Kidney/Adrenal/ProstatePsoriasis SKN-EssenceRash Anti-Itch Med, Urticaria MedRaynaud’s Syndrome Circulo MedRhinitis MUC-Essence, ALR Miasm,

Sinus Med, Flu MedSchizophrenia B-Essence, Schiz MedScurvy C-EssenceSeizures Epilep MedShingles HRPZ Med, B-Essence,

C-Essence, Virex,Defense Med

Sinusitis MUC-Essence, ALR Miasm,Sinus Med

Skin Disorders BLD-Essence,SKN-Essence,Anti-Itch Med, FNG Miasm,SYP Miasm

Smoking Stop Smoking MedSore Throat Sore Throat Med, Bactex

Defense Med, VirexStress ADR-Essence, C-Essence,

RLX-Essence, Stress MedSurgery Injury Med (Before & After)SLE (Lupus) CNT-EssenceTonsillitis LYP-Essence,

Endoxinol MedInflammation Med,Tonsils/Adenoid/Appendix

Tuberculosis TB Miasm, Heart/LungImmune Med, Bactex

Tumor NEO-Essence, Degen MedVertigo Vertigo Med, CRB-EssenceWheals Urticaria Med

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STEP 3 – REBUILD ORGANS AND TISSUES

According to homeopathic theory, homeopathic remedies madefrom healthy glandular tissue can help to rebuild organs andtissues at a cellular level. This is generally an extended process,sometimes taking as long as 4-6 months, but the result is aproperly functioning organ.

Adenoids Tonsils/Adenoids/AppendixAdrenal Glands, Female Kidney/Adrenal/Ovarian or Kidney/Adrenal/ProstateAppendix Tonsils/Adenoids/AppendixBladder BladderBone Bone/Bone MarrowBone Marrow Bone/Bone MarrowBrain BrainCartilage Muscle/Ligament/CartilageEar EarEye EyeGall Bladder Liver/Gall BladderHeart Heart/LungHypothalamus Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusKidney Kidney/Adrenal/Ovarian or Kidney/Adrenal/ProstateLarge Intestine Large Intestine/Small IntestineLigament Muscle/Ligament/CartilageLiver Liver/Gall BladderLung Heart/LungLymph Lymph/Spleen/MammaryMammary Lymph/Spleen/MammaryMucous Membrane Skin/Mucous MembraneMuscle Muscle/Ligament/CartilageNerves Major NervesOvaries Kidney/Adrenal/OvarianPancreas Pancreas/StomachParathyroid Glands Thyroid/Thymus/ParathyroidPineal Gland Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusPituitary Gland Pineal/Pituitary/HypothalamusProstate Kidney/Adrenal/ProstateSinuses SinusesSkin Skin/Mucous MembraneSmall Intestine Large Intestine/Small IntestineSpinal Cord Spinal Cord/VertebraeSpleen Lymph/Spleen/MammaryStomach Pancreas/StomachTestes OrchicThymus Thyroid/Thymus/ParathyroidThyroid Thyroid/Thymus/ParathyroidTonsils Tonsils/Adenoids/AppendixVertebrae Spinal Cord/Vertebrae

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GENERAL PATIENT INSTRUCTIONSFOR HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES

1. For best results, do not eat or drink anything 15 – 30 minutes before orafter taking a remedy. Water is acceptable.

2. Dosage and Administration:

1 oz. homeopathic products – Adults, 10 to 20 drops under thetongue, 3 times per day. Children under 12 years of age, 2 to 5drops, 2 times per day, or as directed by your physician. Takebetween meals. Store in a cool, dark place.

4 oz. homeopathic products – Adults, 1 to 2 teaspoons orally perday. Children under 12 years of age, 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon per day,or as directed by your physician. Take between meals. Shake wellbefore using. Best if refrigerated after opening.

3. In acute cases, remedies may be given more frequently. Take every 15-30 minutes and reduce the frequency as symptoms begin to abate.

4. For infants, the remedy may be administered onto the umbilicus or onthe skin, and rubbed in with the infant’s finger.

5. Avoid caffeine while taking remedies.

6. Strong smells should be avoided. These include camphor, menthol, deepheating products, essential oils, mothballs, nail polish remover,petroleum products and even mint.

7. Electric blankets or any machinery and appliances that generate anelectromagnetic field may interfere with the efficacy of the homeopathicremedy.

8. Keep the remedy out of sunlight, heat or any source of electromagneticfields (such as TV, computers, magnets, etc.). Remedies may berefrigerated safely, but are irreparably damaged by temperatures over140°F (such as may be found on a window sill or inside the glove-box ofa locked car on a warm day).

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ACUTE PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES

Singular remedies of 30c and 200c are good potencies for first aid (i.e.shock, trauma) and acute conditions (i.e. flu, fever, cold) 3 to 4 times perday. May be given every 15-20 minutes until symptoms begin to abate.

If a remedy seems to be working, continue using it. If it is working slowly,you may need to increase the frequency of doses, or use a higher potency ofthe same remedy.

As the patient improves, decrease frequency of dosage.

CHRONIC PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES

Singular remedies at 6c are good potencies to begin with when treating achronic condition. Remedy should be repeated 3 to 4 times per day.

If a remedy seems to be working, continue using it. Improvement may beslow for chronic conditions. Do not change frequency or potency unless thenature of the condition changes.

If a remedy stops working, prescribe a different remedy based on the newsymptom picture.

PRECAUTIONS

Homeopathic remedies contain alcohol. Exercise appropriate precautions foralcohol-containing products (i.e. contraindicated by alcohol allergy, Anabuseprescription, etc.). Most of the alcohol may be evaporated by placing thedose in an ounce of warm (not hot) water and waiting for 3 minutes.CAUTION: this procedure does not evaporate all alcohol. Homeopathicremedies are inactivated by temperatures over 140°F, so use only warmwater if utilizing this technique.

Provings. While homeopathic remedies do not have side-effects such asthose commonly associated with synthetic drugs, a ‘proving’ may occur. Ahomeopathic proving may occur within the first 72 hours of taking a remedy.Provings are symptoms caused by the action of the homeopathic remedy andare generally mild in appearance. Provings may be identified bydiscontinuing the dosage. Symptoms should abate within 24 hours.

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WHY CHOOSE MEDIRAL PRODUCTS

Contrary to what many manufacturers would have the consumer believe, allhomeopathic medicine is not alike. A doctor has an obligation to provide thepatient with the most effective, least harmful therapy available. There arethree things to look for when selecting homeopathic medicines.

LIQUID FORM: The medicinal message is preserved in the liquid crystalmatrix of the water and alcohol solution. When pellets are made, the liquidis evaporated, leaving a weakened shadow of the medicine in the lactosemolecules of the pellets.

HAND PROCESSED: Many large manufacturers use machines to processtheir homeopathic products. The drawback of using machinery is that theyproduce strong electromagnetic fields which can damage the strength of theremedy. Additionally, the speed of mechanized processing creates heat andturbulence in the remedy, both of which introduce additional forces into theprocessing of the remedy that may be harmful. Homeopathic medicines aresensitive to EM fields and heat, and should be shielded from them.

NDC NUMBER: A responsible manufacturer registers their homeopathicformulas with the FDA. A registered homeopathic will have the NDC(National Drug Code) number on the primary display panel of the label. Besure the manufacturer that you select is in compliance with FDA guidelines.

Not coincidentally, Mediral productsmeet these three requirements. First,the remedies are all available inliquid form. Pellets are occasionallymanufactured on a limited, customorder basis, but liquids make up thevast majority of our product line,simply because they work better.Second, Mediral insists on handmanufacturing all homeopathicproducts. This includes standard formula remedies as well as customproducts for special orders. Third, all stock remedies are registered with theFDA and display an NDC number on the label, to ensure compliance withgovernmental regulations. Our laboratory uses ‘Tru-PotencyTM’manufacturing to enhance the efficacy of their remedies. In addition tocGMP’s, this includes patent-pending processes and a host of quality controltechniques to ensure a consistently reliable product. The Mediral lab isinspected regularly by the FDA to ensure compliance with regulations and tohelp guard the public against unsafe practices.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN

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MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AT MEDIRAL

Mediral International Inc. was established with a single purpose – to providethe highest quality natural healthcare products to the medical professional.With over 3,000 mother tinctures in stock, Mediral provides combination aswell as classical remedies for homeopathic use. The Mediral customlaboratory is fully equipped to manufacture special formulas to the doctor’sspecifications, and also offers complete private labeling facilities.

The manufacturing facility is a federally and state registered pharmaceuticallaboratory, and is regularly inspected by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) to ensure compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices(cGMP) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). All Mediralhomeopathic products are registered with the FDA and are assigned aNational Drug Code (NDC) number, displayed on the main panel of thelabel. This number identified each product as a unique, registered formulaand helps to expedite third-party reimbursement programs.

The laboratory is a clean-room environment with positive pressure airflowand constant HEPA filtration to maintain a work area free of contamination.Laboratory technicians are required to wear gowns, boots, hairnets andmasks to further maintain a clean work area. Every batch of product issubjected to an extensive battery of quality control tests to ensure the purityof the final product. This testing includes culturing for biologicalcontaminants and an innovative type of analysis that measures theelectromagnetic properties of the formulas to ensure consistency. Additionaltests include air quality analysis, pH testing, alcohol determination andorganoleptic testing. These tests assure each batch of product is standardizedfor safety and efficacy.

Many of the Mediral homeopathic products contain alcohol, which serves asa solvent during the preparation of the raw materials, acts as a safe andeffective preservative, and enhances the efficacy of the final remedy.Mediral uses only pharmaceutical grade (USP), non-grain ethanol. This isthe purest form of alcohol available, and eliminates grain-related allergiescomplicating the healing process. The innovative manufacturing techniquesutilized by Mediral set new standards of excellence for the industry andprove that not all homeopathic products are the same. Hand-succussion isjust one of the many unique procedures used during the ‘Tru-Potency’manufacturing of all Mediral homeopathic products. Homeopathic medicinesare sensitive to radiation and may be damaged by the electromagnetic fieldscreated by the automated processing machines that many of the largercompanies use. Mediral believes that, even though hand-succussion is morecostly and time consuming, a superior product is worth the extra effort.

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All Mediral products are painstakingly formulated by professionalsdedicated to their craft. Mediral formulators have many years of experience,which ensures products whose ingredients are truly synergistic with oneanother and which provide greater efficacy than other products. In additionto drawing on their own expertise, Mediral formulators consider volumes ofcumulative research and the experience of seasoned practitioners to calculatethe ideal blend for the most effect combination remedies available.

Mediral International Inc. is pleased to be associated with the AmericanAssociation of Homeopathic Pharmacists, the Better Business Bureau, theHerb Research Foundation, the American Naturopathic MedicinalPharmacists and the National Center for Homeopathy.

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“The highest ideal of cure is rapid, gentle and permanent restoration of thehealth, or removal and annihilation of the disease in its whole extent, in theshortest, most reliable, and most harmless way, on easily comprehensibleprinciples.”

– C.F.S. HahnemannFounder of Homeopathy

“Vibrational medicine attempts to interface with primary subtle energetic fieldsthat underlie and contribute to the functional expression of the physical body.”

– Richard Gerber

“Knowledge embraces all that we know from whatever source derived orobtained, or by whatever process acquired; it is the aggregate of facts, truths andprinciples obtained and retained by the mind or spirit through reason, objectiveperception, derived from the use of the external senses, or of intuition, subjectiveimmediate knowing of the inner animating intelligence . . . Why remain satisfiedwith a meager knowledge of the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic?Why not advance onward and upward toward perfection, why remain on thelower rounds, why not exert yourself and become eminent in your line of workinstead of kicking down the ladder upon which others are climbing?”

– D.D. Palmer

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