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 Research & News
Homeopathy Used in Cuba With Stunning Result
An unprecedented study involving 2.4 million people was recently done in Cuba using homeopathic prophylaxis to prevent an outbreak of leptospirosis after tropical flooding. Only 10 cases were reported after use of the homeopathic nosode when several thousand would normally be expected. In addition to the resoundingly effective result, the cost savings were also remarkable--the total cost of the entire treatment program was $200,000 USD . The cost of conventional vaccination for just the most at risk population--pregnant women, children, and the elderly-- would have been approximately $3,000,000 USD. See Article
Homeopathy Shown as Effective as Prozac For Treatment of Depression  Research at the Federal University of Sao Paolo, Brazil, recently demonstrated the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment was equivalent to fluoxetine (Prozac) for treatment of depression. Patients treated with Prozac reported adverse side effects with the need for more treatment interruption than those in the homeopathy group. See article.
 Study Shows Homeopathy Effective For Treatment of Chronic Lower Back PainA multi-center study shows the effect of individualized homeopathic treatment on patients suffering from chronic lower back pain. The severity of complaints in patients treated homeopathically showed marked and sustained improvements. The use of conventional health care services decreased markedly and the number of patients using low back pain related drugs decreased by half. See article
Switzerland Embeds Homeopathy in Constitution
In May 2009, the Swiss people voted in favor of a constitutional article including complementary medical therapies such as homeopathy into the public health service. According to this new legislation, Parliament and the authorities will be required to admit doctors of alternative medical therapies such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine into the obligatory public insurance program. 67% of Swiss voters supported the new constitutional article.
 On Oprah Radio: Dr. Oz Discusses Homeopathy With Expert Dana Ullman In this entertaining interview, Dr. Mehmet Oz, vice chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University Medical School, talks with Dana Ullman, author of over 10 books on homeopathy and homeopathic treatment. Dana explains what homeopathy is and its healing mechanisms, while Dr. Oz shares his own personal experiences with homeopathy. Listen
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