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#GivingTuesday 2016

NCH is once again joining #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities and nonprofits, schools, businesses, families and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday season, #GivingTuesday inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, to give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support, and to help create a better world. Will you join us? Learn more about this exciting movement and how you can give back on November 29  here.

 

NCH Announcements

2017 JAHC Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities

The 12th annual Joint American Homeopathic Conference (JAHC)—Connecting Minds, Creating Community, Inspiring Practice—will be the largest gathering of the homeopathic community in the US.

Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are now available! Showcase your business to an audience of 325+ practitioners, patients and clients, students, and general consumers. Taking place in Atlanta, GA at the Loews Atlanta Hotel on March 31–April 2, 2017, it will be in the heart of Midtown, near Piedmont Park and the best the city has to offer. View the full list of opportunities available in our prospectus online here.

Action Alert Reminder! Fight Misconceptions

On September 30th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release warning consumers to stop using all homeopathic teething tablets, gels, and preparations. The sensational and dramatic headlines that followed created a public scare and led to the removal of homeopathic teething products from the shelves of stores. What can you do? Help NCH fight misconceptions about the safety of homeopathic medicines and spread the facts!

For more information, please visit www.homeopathycenter.org/news/FDATeething.

 

 


Meet the NCH Board of Directors
Each month we highlight a Board Member to help you get better acquainted with the faces of NCH.

Loretta Butehorn, PhD, CCH, RSHom(NA) is a licensed psychologist, certified homeopath and a Fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy who consults widely to programs in the substance abuse field in New England.

Loretta uses homeopathy with clients suffering from trauma, substance abuse and mental health issues. Since 2007, she has collected data demonstrating the use of homeopathic remedies to stabilize substance addicted clients and help them complete treatment and not succumb to early relapse.

A former board member of the Council for Homeopathic Certification and a current board member for the National Center for Homeopathy, she is a co-founder of the Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative in Boston; and teaches alternative medicine and psychology at Boston College. She is Director of The Sidewalk Clinic, a donation only clinic for clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.

She lives in Boston and Provincetown with her partner of 30 years, Susan, and her two standard poodles Finn and Blue, 5-year-old brothers.

 

 

Trust Your Gut! And Overcome Upper GI Conditions

The notion that our gut is inextricably linked to our emotions extends back as far as Greek and Roman times. It’s also a tenet of traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medical systems. Modern scientists are finally beginning to recognize it, too, and they’ve dubbed it the “gut-brain connection.”

Homeopaths make good use of this “gut-brain connection” to help people overcome indigestion, acid reflux, and more. Learn all about it in the upcoming Winter 2017 issue of Homeopathy Today. Also: Find out which 5 homeopathic remedies are indispensable for the upcoming holiday festivities!

A subscription to Homeopathy Today is available exclusively to NCH members. Joining NCH as a member is a wonderful way to deepen your understanding of homeopathy and connection to the community. In addition to this highly acclaimed magazine there are other valuable benefits. But more than that, membership dues help us fulfill our mission to promote health through homeopathy and raise awareness. Login and visit the online store to get your complimentary subscription started today!
 

THE ORGANON by Samuel Hahnemann – An Outline
Provided in tribute to Julian Winston, May 1941 – June 2005, beloved Editor-In-Chief of Homeopathy Today for 21 years.

It is often said that studying The Organon is fundamental for any successful homeopath. In this series we glean some Winston Wisdom by revisiting Julian’s outline of this masterpiece.

185-195: One-Sided Cases:

  1. Local maladies appear on external parts of the body. That they stand alone is absurd.
  2. Problems which are "local" and have been produced from without have great effect on the whole living organism. When mechanical aid is needed, then surgery is required (setting bones, bringing skin together, extracting foreign objects, etc.) but the whole living organism requires dynamic aid to accomplish the work of healing.
  3. But "local" manifestations that are not produced by external injury have their source within the body. To see them and treat them as external is as absurd as it is pernicious.
  4. It is absurd to think that living organisms know nothing of these external problems.
  5. All external maladies (except injuries) come about as a result of an internal diseased state.
  6. All treatments, therefore, must be directed against the whole.
  7. This is confirmed through experience.
  8. All changes, not just the local affliction, must be taken into account when determining the remedy.
  9. When the dose is taken, the general morbid state of the body is cured, and with it, the local affliction—which was an inseparable part of the whole disease.
  10. In local diseases it is of no use to apply remedies locally for the topical affliction, even if it is the same remedy that is used internally. If the vital force was not competent to restore full health, then the acute disease was a manifestation of latent psora which has now burst forth.
  11. To cure such cases (which are not rare), give the anti-psoric remedy after the acute stage has subsided. This is all that is required in non-venereal cases.

Note: The above is only an outline. To comprehend The Organon in its fullness, we recommend that you read the book.
The Organon is usually studied by the intermediate to advanced student of homeopathy.
 

Research Volunteers Needed

The Foundation for Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) Research and Education is in need of 30 volunteers to help introduce new homeopathic medicines. Volunteers:

  • Must be at least 18-65 years old and in good health (free of major medical illnesses)
  • Must attend 3 meetings (introductory, supervisory, exit meeting)
  • Must briefly journal their observations daily over 5 weeks. Taking the homeopathic medicine may produce temporary mild symptoms that will be recorded
  • Will be compensated at the rate of $125 for participation

The time commitment is about 16 hours over a period of up to two months. Open to all, exclusions may apply. For more information, please email Carole Eastman at ceastman@pihma.edu.

Twenty One Years of Progress

A special issue of the British journal Homeopathy recently marked the 21st anniversary of the book “Ultra High Dilution,” published in 1994. This project – the latest output of what might be considered the “buena vista social club” of homeopathy research – featured 26 contributions from authors with diverse scientific backgrounds. In the Autumn 2016 edition of the Homeopathy Research Institute’s “Research in Focus” article, they present highlights from these wide-ranging commentaries on developments in the field of ultra-high dilution research from 1994-2015.  Read more.

 
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Rapid Recovery: Homeopathic Care for Surgery, First Aid and Trauma, Medical and Dental Procedures
November 16, 2016, 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET

Join us with Janice Solomon, CCH to learn about the basic remedies often used in these situations.

The webinar will cover:

  • How to have a Pre-surgery consultation (when applicable) to discuss the nature of the surgery or procedure, level of trauma, or type of dental work(deep cleaning, crown, extraction, implant) and what remedies can be used.
  • Feelings and emotions around the surgery and recovery, such as fear, anxiety, worries, and what remedies can be used.
  • How to implement a plan for care before and after the surgery, including recommendations for making a homeopathic remedy kit.
  • Post-surgery care assessment: pain, pain level, type of pain, emotional state, medication issues (like poor response to anesthesia) and appropriate remedy choices.
  • Follow up care: first week, one week, two weeks, one month, and two months post-surgery.
  • How long to use remedies and when to change or stop use.

About the Presenter: Janice Solomon, CCH, has been in private practice since graduating from the School of Homeopathy, New York in 2006. She practices in the New York area, Rockland County, Nyack, and in Maplewood, NJ, specializing in women's health, menopausal transition, and working as a homeopathic doula. Janice sees families, school age children with learning and behavioral issues, and many young adults dealing with the emotions and struggles of independence after college. Janice has been studying with The Joshis for several years, having great success using their work in discovering deep acting remedies. Contact Janice at janice@resonanthealingny.com.

This webinar is FREE and open to anyone! REGISTER TODAY!

This webinar is a part of the "Homeopathy Academy for Moms" series. All webinars in this series are free and open to the public so invite your friends! Visit http://www.homeopathycenter.org/homeopathy-academy-moms to learn more about this and other webinars in the series or watch videos of past webinars.

 

 

While teaching your grandson to fish on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, he suddenly yelps and sits down on a rock pulling off his flip flop. You see the culprit. A fish hook had made its way through the bottom of his sandal and there is a clear puncture wound on his big toe! You both return to the rental cottage for your first-aid kit. Once you get him settled on the porch you have him use some sterile gauze to catch the small amount of blood that is trickling out, but instruct him not to apply pressure and allow it to bleed freely. While cleaning the wound you notice that his toe is pale and feels a bit cold. What remedy do you give him?

(The answer is at the bottom of the newsletter.)

If you have a “Case Quiz” to share, send it to us at info@homeopathycenter.org. We love to feature cases submitted by our community members!

Stories of Inspiration

After receiving a call from the school nurse, I drove to the school to pick up my nine-year-old daughter. She had a fever, diarrhea, was vomiting, couldn’t eat anything and would only drink in sips. I gave her Arsenicum album and by the next morning she was feeling much better. Then later that same evening, her vomiting and diarrhea returned. She became very weak and my husband suggested that we soon consider going to the hospital. I decided to have one more go and put the Arsenicum album in water and let it dissolve. After that I gave it to my daughter to drink. Ten minutes later she asked for more water and then fell asleep. She woke up at 2:00 a.m. without vomiting or diarrhea and asked for more water and returned to bed. When she woke up in the morning she was a healthy child eating and drinking well. Amazing!

- Marlyn Harp, London UK

We LOVE to hear how our members are using homeopathy at home and we hope you will share 'Your Homeopathy Story' with us! Everyone’s story is different and we want to know how you use homeopathy in your life! Learn how to share one of your stories with NCH.

 

American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP)

In the interest of public safety, the AAHP encourages the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide clear and open communication on their ongoing investigation of the safety of homeopathic teething medicine. Representing the manufacturers, distributors and marketers of homeopathic drugs, AAHP secretary Eric Foxman said industry leaders were surprised and saddened to learn of the tragedies reported by news media.  Continue reading.
The AAHP is the not-for-profit trade organization of the American homeopathic industry - an alliance of homeopathic manufacturers, marketers and pharmacists in the U.S.

American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH)

Roger Morrison, MD, world renowned homeopathic practitioner and author, will be the featured speaker at the AIH Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on March 29 – 30th preceding the 2017 JAHC. This seminar is open to all homeopaths.

The next AIH webinar will be presented by Iris Bell, MD at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday December 1, 2016.
For more information, or to attend either event, please visit www.homeopathyusa.org.
The AIH has been the voice of the homeopathic medical profession in the U.S. since 1844.

Council for Homeopathic Certification (CHC)

The CHC October exam cycle ended on October 28th. Registration and applications for the April cycle will be open in February. Please check  our website for those dates and for any updates on policies and procedures at www.homeopathicdirectory.com. Congratulations to our new certificants!
The Council for Homeopathic Certification is dedicated to promoting homeopathic excellence through certification.

Homeopathic Nurses Association (HNA)

The HNA is proud to announce our 2016 Scholarship program! This scholarship is open to active HNA members and to be used for homeopathic education classes, conferences, or workshops. Requirements for applicants include writing a one-page essay on how this scholarship will facilitate advancement of their homeopathic nursing career. There are two $250 scholarships available. Learn more on our website here.
The Homeopathic Nurses Association is dedicated to supporting all nurses who are interested in homeopathy. Visit our website to learn more and to join: nursehomeopaths.org

Homeopaths Without Borders (HWB)

HWB needs your help to be able to respond to the Hurricane Matthew crisis in Haiti.

HWB’s first Volunteer Team flew to Haiti on Thursday, October 13 with loads of homeopathic medicines, water purification systems, and other equipment. We are teaming up with Dr. Joseph Prosper and the HWB-trained Homéopathes Communautaires to set up clinics in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew, beginning in Petit Goâve.

Cholera is on the rise, and the effects of this latest trauma on the population are great. Volunteer Teams #2 and #3 continue to work in areas that need the most help https://facebook.com/hwbna, and we will continue to send in Volunteer Teams as long as we have funds and capable volunteers.

Learn more about HWB’s work in Haiti and how you can help on our website here.
HWB’s mission is to introduce or advance the understanding and use of homeopathy in areas where it does not yet exist or is minimally available, as well as to promote and provide homeopathic care and healing in emergency situations.

North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH)

Are you thinking about studying in order to eventually practice homeopathy?

Many questions arise around becoming certified in homeopathy and being able to practice legally in the United States and Canada. Many students want to have a credential that gives legitimacy to their capability as a homeopath. What these credentials mean and how they impact the legality of practice is worthy of discussion. To read more about NASH’s position on this issue, please visit the Education tab on our website  here.
NASH is dedicated to promoting, representing and serving as the voice of all professional homeopaths in North America. In addition to our Registered members, we offer membership at various levels – including Student, Associate and School.

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Learn how to share one of your stories with NCH
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/your-homeopathy-story

NCH Website Login Page
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/user

2017 JAHC Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/2017-sponsors-exhibitors

Living Whole Homeopathic Teething Post
http://www.livingwhole.org/im-not-throwing-homeopathic-teething-tablets/

Twitter - Save Teething Tablets
https://twitter.com/hashtag/saveteethingtablets

#GivingTuesday 2016
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/giving-tuesday-2016

Research - Twenty One Years of Progress
https://www.hri-research.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HRI_RIF_32_Endler_21YearsProgress.pdf

Webinar - Rapid Recovery: Homeopathic Care for Surgery, First Aid and Trauma, Medical, and Dental Procedures
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4523214191638980353

AAHP - Clear and Open Communication on Teething Medicine tragedies
http://www.aahp.info/press-release/aahp-encourages-clear-and-open-communication-on-teething-medicines-tragedies/

Council for Homeopathic Certification Website
http://www.homeopathicdirectory.com/

Homeopathic Nurses Association Website
http://www.nursehomeopaths.org/

Homeopaths Without Borders Website
http://www.hwbna.org/
 

 

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