Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathy in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Zepeda-Quiroz, Noheli; Luna-Reséndiz, Rodolfo; Soto‐Sanchez, Jacqueline

doi:10.7759/cureus.18444

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“…36 Homeopathic therapies have been studied to treat menopausal symptoms, 89,90 urinary tract infections, 91,92 dysmenorrhea, 93 endometriosis, 94 addiction, 95 anxiety, 3 and depression. 75…”

Section: Gynecologic Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…68,[71][72][73] Multiple studies that have examined homeopathic treatments have found them equivalent to or no more effective than placebo, 65,68 whereas other studies found either measurable success or that patients perceived their outcomes as improved following homeopathic treatment. 26,74,75 Mathie et al conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on randomized controlled trials of nonindividualized homeopathic treatments. Authors reported that the quality of evidence was too low to determine whether homeopathic treatment results were distinguishable from those of placebo.…”

Section: Testing and Effectiveness Of Homeopathic Medicinesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interestingly, studies examining placebo therapies have appeared in scientific literature with increasing frequency, and some have compared the effectiveness of placebos with homeopathic remedies 68,71‐73 . Multiple studies that have examined homeopathic treatments have found them equivalent to or no more effective than placebo, 65,68 whereas other studies found either measurable success or that patients perceived their outcomes as improved following homeopathic treatment 26,74,75 . Mathie et al conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis focused on randomized controlled trials of nonindividualized homeopathic treatments.…”

Section: Debates Surrounding Homeopathic Science and Conventional Med...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Castro presented an overview of the history and practice of homeopathy, suggestions for how midwives might add it to their practices, general prescribing guidelines, and multiple homeopathic therapies for the treatment of mastitis 36 . Homeopathic therapies have been studied to treat menopausal symptoms, 89,90 urinary tract infections, 91,92 dysmenorrhea, 93 endometriosis, 94 addiction, 95 anxiety, 3 and depression 75 …”

Section: Homeopathy For Midwifery Practicementioning

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Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Tinney,

Rice

2023

J Midwife Womens Health

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A substantial proportion of adults and children in the United States use complementary and alternative health practices, including homeopathy. Many homeopathic therapies are readily available over the counter, and many individuals access and self-administer these therapies with little or no guidance from health care practitioners. In addition, patients and health care providers are often confused by terminologies associated with complementary practices and may be unable to distinguish homeopathy from naturopathy, herbalism, holistic medicine, Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, or other forms of health care. Compared with European and Asian countries, education in the United States about complementary and alternative health practices is not typically found within traditional nursing, midwifery, or medical education curricula. Given this lack of education and the broad acceptance and popularity of homeopathy, it is necessary for health care practitioners to improve their knowledge regarding similarities and differences among therapies so they can fully inform and make appropriate recommendations to patients. The intent of this article is therefore to examine the state of existing science of homeopathy, distinguish it from other complementary methods, and provide midwives and women's health care providers with an introduction to common homeopathic therapies that may be recommended and safely used by persons seeking midwifery care. This review also presents the evidence base, pharmacology, manufacturing, and regulation of homeopathic therapies. We also consider controversies and misunderstandings regarding safety and efficacy of homeopathic remedies relevant to women and birthing persons. Examples of practical applications of homeopathic therapies for use in midwifery practice are introduced. Implications for practice and sample guidelines are included.

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Section: Debates Surrounding Homeopathic Science and Conventional Med...mentioning

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Section: Homeopathy For Midwifery Practicementioning

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Tinney,

Rice

2023

J Midwife Womens Health

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Case Reports of Patients Using Homeopathy in Which Complete Healing Was Observed: A Literature Review

de Carvalho,

Lerner

2024

OBM Integr Complement Med

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To systematically review the literature for cases using homeopathy in which complete healing was observed. Scielo, Pubmed, CINAHL, and Embase databases were systematically screened for case reports and series of patients successfully cured by homeopathy between 1966 and August 2022. Language limitation was not used. Forty-nine articles, comprising 191 patients, were depicted. Most of them had dermatological conditions (12 papers, 71 patients), followed by infectious (7 papers, 31 patients), neuropsychiatric (10 publications, 11 patients), vascular and hematological (6 manuscripts, 6 patients), and miscellaneous (11 papers, 52 patients) categories. All of them reported cases that were cured of the clinical condition. This article summarizes the case reports in which homeopathy was used and shows the healing of the different treated diseases.

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Individualized Homeopathic Treatment for Persistent Insomnia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Case Report

Soto-Sánchez,

Garza-Treviño

2024

Cureus

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Insomnia is a widespread disease that tends to be associated with other problems, like anxiety. The most frequent anxiety disorder is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which is characterized by excessive worrying about everyday situations. Medications for insomnia and anxiety can have adverse reactions and the latter may be ineffective in up to 30% of patients. Here we present a case report of a 27-year-old male patient who suffered from persistent insomnia with comorbid GAD and schizophreniform disorder. Initially, he was taking alprazolam, paroxetine, and risperidone, which had a less-than-satisfactory effect. He was treated with individualized homeopathy, which produced a remarkable improvement within four months. This was evidenced by a decrease in difficulty falling asleep and daytime sleepiness; in addition, anxiety and its accompanying symptoms, such as irritability and diaphoresis, were reduced. This improvement persists for up to one year after the commencement of treatment and despite discontinuation of all medications. This clinical report provides preliminary evidence that persistent insomnia and comorbid GAD can be treated successfully with individualized homeopathy. However, further randomized controlled studies are needed to evaluate its efficacy, effectiveness, and safety more conclusively.

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Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathy in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Abstract: Zepeda-Quiroz et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 4.0., which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Homeopathy: A State of the Science Review With Recommendations for Practical Therapies in Midwifery Practice

Case Reports of Patients Using Homeopathy in Which Complete Healing Was Observed: A Literature Review

Individualized Homeopathic Treatment for Persistent Insomnia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Case Report

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