How to make Homeopathy work - further study

Homeopathy is a young science (only 200 yrs old) - and an evolving one.

Its most fundamental principle will always endure, but individual approaches to case management may differ and there are even those whose slant on homeopathy whilst 'unorthodox', is of value because it is clearly thought out and because it works.

These approaches are listed not necessarily to recommend or criticise them, but because they exist. I leave it to the reader to discern the validity of any methodology, based on their own reading, integrity and experience.

Some perspectives may still be properly called homeopathy while others may not, nonetheless patients are not cured by definitions but by healing in whatever form it takes. Be fearless in questioning and testing your own preconceptions.

If we have done all we can to find the remedy but either we can't, or it doesn't work, or we have lost sight of what actually needs treating, of what constitutes 'the totality' etc., then what to do?

This is the time to look at the problem from a different angle, step to the side, stand back, do a jig, get a different perspective, and perhaps use an alternative methodology. That's what this section is about - perspectives and methodologies that have been proven effective by their respective proponents.

Occasionally we can get locked in to one unproductive perspective (whether it be rigid classicism or flaccid esotericism), or we may have so many perspectives that we get locked out; either way we may not be able to see the wood for the trees. Most often it is simply a question of reappraising the case taking or case management but sometimes an entirely new approach is warranted.

That which effects a cure may even simply be an opportune comment that results in a complete lifestyle change, (I've seen that happen!) or a Flower remedy or just dietary advice, because so much dis-ease is caused by the physical expression of emotional disharmony or unacknowledged addictions or bad habits. Yes - even a comment can be homeopathic! (think about it)

So reassessing our understanding of a case, stepping 'out of the box' if need be, can help us reorientate and get clearer overview. In essence homeopathy is simple, if it becomes complicated then we're missing something.

Homeopaths can do themselves and their patients a great service if after learning all we can about the various methodologies, we study Hahnemann's Organon of Medicine again (the final, sixth edition), checking our understanding of what Hahnemann actually taught.

Some homeopaths (surprisingly) have not actually read the Organon, however returning to homeopathy's origins after gaining practitioner experience will yield greater benefits than progressively acquiring new methodologies or esoteric approaches. This is important because often what we were taught as being Hahnemann's way, actually had been passed down by venerable proponants of zealous but opinioned conviction, or by inventive souls who added their own interpretation to it.

On the other side of the coin are those teachings which are no better than chinese-whispers adaptations of the concept; with the consequent next generation of students going on to teach a complete mish mash: making it hard going for those trying to find the way through the maze of individual interpretations to a sunlit clearing in the forest of homeopathic philosophy! (hah!) So my recommendation is; read the Organon (the last, 6th Edition) again, slowly and with an open and enquiring mind. Don't blindly accept what others tell you that Hahnemann said or meant; read what he wrote and decide for yourself. (same goes for Kent!)

This author has often encountered contradictions between what I had been told Hahnemann (and Kent) meant and what I have understood his writing to mean on reading it myeself, (esp. when one is careful to place his meaning within the context of the time he wrote in.)

In fact homeopathy is very simple; just make sure the remedy is homeopathic. That's it.

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