Provings

Sherr, Jeremy

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“…This implies that higher Rx potencies might be usefully employed in chronic conditions, although, of course, this will be critically dependent on assessment of the Px's presenting vitality. Previously [9], the quantised gyroscopic model of Vf was used to describe resonance phenomena during homeopathic provings [12]. An idea (see fig.…”

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“…Also, by modeling the Vital Force (Vf), as a metaphorical 'quantised' gyroscope [9], a quantum-like 'wavefunction' for the Vf was generated that couples it to the secondary action of the remedy. This permitted some novel illustrations of certain empirical homeopathic observations, e.g., the Arndt-Schulz Law [10], Wilder's Law of Limiting Value [11], and aspects of the homeopathic proving process [12]. In addition, this 'gyroscopic wave-function' approach to the Vf indicates that the therapeutic effect of PPR entanglement may be likened to the mode of action of a laser [13].…”

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Towards a New Model of the Homeopathic Process Based on Quantum Field Theory

Milgrom

2006

Complement Med Res

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Quantum theory’s notions of non-locality and entanglement have previously informed attempts to model the therapeutic process. Of these, Weak Quantum Theory (WQT) and Patient- Practitioner-Remedy (PPR) entanglement are developing into mathematically- based models of homeopathy. Objective: The present study attempted to identify fundamental concepts within quantum field theory (QFT) that could be used to broaden the scope of PPR entanglement models, prior to constructing a more rigorous mathematical treatment. Methods: In QFT, particles and forces are considered as fully interacting relativistic quantum matter and force fields, respectively. These interactions are visualized graphically as spacetime Feynman diagrams. Further, these interacting field systems can have ground states with broken symmetry; the so-called Higgs field being responsible for this symmetry breaking. In the new model, patient, practitioner and remedy are imagined as fully interacting quantum-like fields; patients and practitioners in terms of quantum matter-type fields, and remedies and diseases as quantum interaction-type fields. Results: Disease manifestation by the Vital Force (Vf) could be an event similar to spontaneous symmetry breaking in QFT: the curative remedy acting to restore the broken symmetry of the Vf field. Entanglement between patient, practitioner, and remedy might be representable as Feynman-like diagrams. Conclusion: QFT demonstrates that quantum properties can be physical without being observable. Thus, an underlying similarity in discourse could exist between homeopathy and quantum theory which could be useful for modelling the homeopathic process. This preliminary investigation also suggested that key elements of previous quantum models of the homeopathic process, may become unified within this new QFT-type approach.

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Section: Disease As a Form Of 'Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking'mentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Towards a New Model of the Homeopathic Process Based on Quantum Field Theory

Milgrom

2006

Complement Med Res

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“…In essence, this wave-function is similar to that used in the Schrödinger wave-equation for a spinning quantum object but again, without the restriction of Planck's constant h. This function has the form: (1) where the constant k2 is believed to contain elements which express the energy and the 'moment of inertia' of the metaphorical Vf gyroscope. It was then shown that such a Vf 'wave function' could be used to illustrate some empirical laws of homeopathy (e.g., the Arndt-Schulz law and Wilder's Law of Initial Value) [18,19] including provings and the perceived resonance phenomena of group effects among provers and their associates, that have been reported previously [20]. The intention of this paper is to develop further the idea of the Vf 'wave function', as a description of its state, by investigating how it evolves over time.…”

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Patient-Practitioner-Remedy (PPR) Entanglement, Part 8: ‘Laser-Like’ Action of the Homeopathic Therapeutic Encounter as Predicted by a Gyroscopic Metaphor for the Vital Force

Milgrom¹

2005

Complement Med Res

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Background: A preliminary mathematical model for the Vital Force had been developed based on the idea of a metaphorical gyroscope, combined with earlier notions derived from Weak Quantum Theory (WQT) and Patient-Practitioner-Remedy (PPR) Entanglement. This combination generates a hypothetical ‘wave function’ as a description of the state of the Vital Force that is intimately related to the secondary symptom picture of the therapeutic remedy, and is capable of illustrating certain empirical observations of the homeopathic process, including the bi-phasal action of remedies and some of the results gained from provings. Objective: The goal of this present study was to further develop the idea of a Vital Force ‘wave function’ by generating insights into its mode of reaction to therapeutic intervention by a practitioner. Methods: In orthodox quantum theory, the time-dependent Schrödinger equation, in which a particle’s wave function is operated upon by the Hamiltonian total energy operator, provides information concerning the temporal evolution of the wave function. By analogy, a secondary-symptom-dependent Vital Force equation is postulated in which the Vital Force ‘wave function’ is operated upon by a so-called ‘homeopathic operator’. Results: By inserting the previously developed wave function for the Vital Force into the secondary-symptom-dependent Vital Force equation, another equation is generated mathematically reminiscent of longitudinal mode standing waves set up in the resonant cavity of a laser. Conclusion: In the language of therapeutics, it is often said an essential part of the curative process is that practitioners act as ‘mirrors’ for their patients. Previous papers in this series have shown that this reflective practitioner activity is more than a poetic analogy. Borrowing from the mathematical formalism of quantum theory, with its ideas of entangled, coherent wave-functions as metaphors for the homeopathic process, this mirror-like activity can be seen to be an integral part of the curative therapeutic encounter. The preliminary theoretical investigation reported here develops the metaphor further by suggesting that the effect of this practitioner mirror-like activity on a patient’s Vital Force during the therapeutic encounter, might be likened to the sequence of operations by which lasers function. The analogy seems compelling, as an essential feature of laser operation is the arrangement of parallel mirrors placed at both ends of the laser’s resonant cavity.

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“…The aim of this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled homoeopathic proving was to improve the therapeutic use of a lesser-known homoeopathic drug by monitoring the symptoms it produces compared to placebo and by recording these symptoms in both a qualitative and quantitative manner. Following the homoeopathic recommendations developed by Sherr for qualitative evaluations [7], only 30% of our provers were allocated to the placebo group. An external expert chose which homoeopathic drug would be tested.…”

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“…A recent systematic review has shown that homoeopathic provings conducted between 1945 and 1995 were of low methodological quality [1]. Modern standards have now been incorporated into homoeopathic proving guidelines [2][3][4][5][6][7]. The plant species Galphimia glauca Cav.…”

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A Homoeopathic Proving of Galphimia glauca

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Dahler²,

Schnegg³

2008

Forsch Komplementmed

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Introduction: Homoeopathic provings are a fundamental concept in homoeopathy. The aim of this study was to record the symptoms produced by a homoeopathic drug compared to placebo. Methods: Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a 1-week baseline, 4-week proving, and 2-week post-observational period. Subjects: 15 healthy physicians and medical students volunteered as provers; 11 were randomised to verum and 4 to placebo. Proving substance: Galphimia glauca C12 compared to placebo; maximum intake of 5 days. Outcome measures: Proving symptoms according to ICCH definition and the number of proving symptoms. The proving symptoms were analysed qualitatively using the Boenninghausen method. Results: A total of 682 symptoms were observed in both groups. Galphimia glauca provers experienced states of exhaustion, weakness, lack of concentration, feelings of confusion, dryness of mouth, lacrimation, and burning sensation in the eyes. Two provers experienced an amelioration of their allergic rhinitis. Proving symptoms were completely reversible. The statistical analysis showed more ICCH proving symptoms for placebo (mean 72.3 ± SD 37.3) than for Galphimia (35 ± 24.2), but the group difference was not significant (95% confidence interval, –78 to 1, p = 0.097). Discussion: Although statistical analysis showed no significant group differences, we observed specific symptoms under Galphimia glauca that correspond to those seen in clinical studies of phytotherapeutic preparations, including relaxing, sedative, anxiolytic, and anti-allergic effects. Conclusion: Our results confirm the toxicological and clinical effects of Galphimia glauca compared to placebo, but the ICCH criteria for proving symptoms were not suitable to distinguish between specific and unspecific symptoms.

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Provings

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Towards a New Model of the Homeopathic Process Based on Quantum Field Theory

Towards a New Model of the Homeopathic Process Based on Quantum Field Theory

Patient-Practitioner-Remedy (PPR) Entanglement, Part 8: ‘Laser-Like’ Action of the Homeopathic Therapeutic Encounter as Predicted by a Gyroscopic Metaphor for the Vital Force

A Homoeopathic Proving of Galphimia glauca

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