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Welcome to The California Homeopath
An Online Forum for the Exploration of Homeopathic Theory, Philosophy & Practice
The California Homeopath is the Journal of the California Homeopathic Medical Society. The Journal was founded in 1882 by Dr. William Boericke and Dr. W.A. Dewey. Published in San Francisco, the bimonthly journal existed under this name until 1892, when it was replaced by The Pacific Coast Journal of Homeopathy. The California Homeopath was revived in 2006, co-edited by Richard Pitt CCH and Premananda Childs. Our first online edition was released in January 2009.
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Cover Story
Introduction & Editorial
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Lyme Disease is perhaps the largest chronic epidemic disease today in North America and also now in other parts of the world. For homeopaths, understanding this disease is very important.. We may find ourselves treating many conditions, not recognizing that it we are seeing Lyme disease symptoms. That may not change the ultimate choice of homeopathic remedy but it can make a big difference in knowing why a person is so sick.
The Homeopathic Treatment of Lyme Disease
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
A discussion on the various challenges and different approaches in the homeopathic treatment of Lyme disease.
An Overview of Lyme Disease and its Possible Connections to the Ericaceae
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
If we collect the common symptoms of Lyme disease from reports in the conventional medical literature, we can begin to construct a group anamnesis of the disease, in order to identify the most likely remedies for the disease genus. We can take these common symptoms of Lyme disease, obtained from the population affected and treated as if one person; and repertorize this list, to find that Kalmia and Ledum lead the analysis. Intriguingly, Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel) and Ledum palustre (Labrador Tea) are closely botanically related, both belonging to the botanical family Ericaceae; the Heath family.
“A Treacherous Epidemic Needs Our Allied Forces”
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
This country, especially the eastern seaboard, is currently in the throes of a swiftly moving explosion of Lyme disease. Hundreds of cases are contracted weekly and the tick population, the primary carrier, is multiplying in greater proportions than what has been historically normal. Many compare Lyme’s rapid growth to that of the polio epidemics of the last century. Immediate attention, funding, research, and treatment need to be put into stepped up action mode regarding Lyme disease. Homeopathy could be a pivotal player if we can unite on this matter. Kim Makris is the author of "Out of the Woods," a book on the disease from both a personal and professional practitioner perspective.
Featured Articles
A Lyme Disease Case
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
A straightforward presentation of a case of Lyme disease by Richard Pitt.
The Treatment of a Chronic Lyme Disease Case
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Jo Daly discusses Lyme disease and presents a case where the individually chosen similar remedy works to great effect.
Review: Healing Lyme Disease Naturally by Wolf Storl
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Richard Pitt reviews Wolf Storl's book on Healing Lyme Disease Naturally.
Also in this Issue
The Significance of Etiology in Homeopathic Prescribing
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
A discussion on addressing various etiologies in case taking and their effect on the choice of approach to treatment.
Family Constellation: A Healing Ritual in Clinical Practice
Sat, Mar 24, 2012
The author discusses the use of Family Constellation work to unblock cases of chronic illness in conjunction with homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy for Many Faces of Depression
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Three cases of Ignatia as used for treatment of severe depression where drug picture fits the clinical picture of the patient submitted by Dr. Kanjaksha Ghosh.
A Book Review - A Healer in Every Home, by Begabati Lennihan
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
A book review of A Healer in Every Home by Begabati Lennihan.