Homeopathy for Autism

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the United States, one can only formally get an accreditation for homeopathy by becoming a naturopathic doctor at a place like Bastyr University. However, there are places outside the United States where homeopathic universities exist. Buying homeopathic medicines at Whole Foods is the same as buying any over-the-counter medicine to treat acute symptoms. And sometimes, what is "usually" recommended does not usually work. My son had colic at 4 months and chamomila is what is often recommended, but he actually needed colocynth. I finally put him down and went to my books. I dissolved some in water and placed some on his tongue and literally, 4 hours of crying stopped in minutes and he never had colic again.

I was introduced to homeopathy in desperation as a teenager. I was clearly very ill, my parents had taken me to multiple doctors for a year who could not figure out what was wrong with me (in hindsight, it was likely problems with my thyroid) but tests kept coming back in the normal range. A friend sent me to a MD who specialized in homeopathy. In three months, my life had turned around. I have multiple stories like this in my family, but then I have studied homeopathy for 30 years as an avocation and when I tell family members to take something for acute symptoms, it usually helps.

Let's be clear: physical ailments are more likely to be responsive to homeopathic treatment, but issues involving brain function will not be cured. They may be able to be mitigated, but in order to undertake homeopathic treatment to affect any underlying issues or treat a deep, chronic condition, you need someone who understands the medicines, the disease process and the response to the medicine and a great deal of patience from the client. There are very few people in the U.S. who have the training and experience to do this correctly.

I wish there was more research into homeopathic treatment because I have seen it bring about amazing improvements in health. It is not all placebo.

So you're telling me that you believe diluted water holds a "memory" of the active substance in its molecules, and that's how it works? You honestly and truly believe this is possible?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Homeopathy is a total scam and if you do a bit of reading on the claims it makes (like diluting something makes it more worth powerful) you will quickly see for yourself. It is at best an expensive placebo, and can actually be dangerous due to weak regulation. Look up what happened with Hyland’s teething tablets. It is snake oil basically and there are so many better ways to help an autistic child.

Well certain regular children's medicines have also been recalled like Tylenol etc, does that mean all the homeopathic medicines are dangerous to consume ?. Also considering the fact that there are many Universities in US that offer a doctorate program in Homeopathy and Natural medicine. I have read that Homeopathy offers cures for certain diseases that are not present in mainstream medicine.

Total lack of critical thinking here.

Critical Analysis of Homeopathy would be ???

I'm saying that response represents confused thinking. Tylenol can be demonstrated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to relieve minor pain. It's effectiveness can be proven. If the same were true for homeopathy, it would be taken more seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've seen some remarkable outcomes in the treatment of ASD with homeopathy. Please don't let others discourage you from looking into it. Some of the well-known practitioners include:

Angelica Lemke - here's a helpful FAQ:
https://www.intuitivehomeopathy.com/teaching-primer/

Rudi Vespoor
https://www.homeopathy.com/

So after the Homeopathic treatment the child is not Autistic any more ? They transition to a typically developing child ? Is that truly possible. Have you seen such a case firsthand.

[Anonymous]

we spent lots of money on this for our son. We used Pierre Fontaine. It was a very strange process. And it didn't do anything for our son.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met some one who said that Homeopathy has made a huge difference in the language development of their ASD kid. Has any one tried Homeopathy for their ASD child ? did it work and who did you go to ?

The irony of the homeopathy industry is how it enriches itself by casting aspersions on science.

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it is not a real thing. see an actual doctor.

[Anonymous]

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Arizona is basically one of the Homeopathic school of medicine in USA and people graduate from here and practice homeopathy .....

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I believe in Homeopathy for adults and older children who understand the concept of “medicine”, mostly because I believe strongly that placebo effect is a real thing that can help medicinal specialists.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't take the place of your regular doctor. We just started homeopathy for DC with ADHD. One of the first effects is a sense of calmness and wellbeing. I'm not positive we have the correct remedy but I can say I have seen some improvement. It helps to rebalance the whole system. It takes time. I've read so many reports of positive results that I am up for trying it out. No side effects so other than the time and money invested, it's worth it to me to try it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't take the place of your regular doctor. We just started homeopathy for DC with ADHD. One of the first effects is a sense of calmness and wellbeing. I'm not positive we have the correct remedy but I can say I have seen some improvement. It helps to rebalance the whole system. It takes time. I've read so many reports of positive results that I am up for trying it out. No side effects so other than the time and money invested, it's worth it to me to try it.

So I once again have to ask, you believe diluted water holds a "memory" of the active substance in its molecules, and that's how it works? You honestly and truly believe this is possible?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It doesn't take the place of your regular doctor. We just started homeopathy for DC with ADHD. One of the first effects is a sense of calmness and wellbeing. I'm not positive we have the correct remedy but I can say I have seen some improvement. It helps to rebalance the whole system. It takes time. I've read so many reports of positive results that I am up for trying it out. No side effects so other than the time and money invested, it's worth it to me to try it.

So I once again have to ask, you believe diluted water holds a "memory" of the active substance in its molecules, and that's how it works? You honestly and truly believe this is possible?

"diluted water holds a "memory" of the active substance in its molecules" ..... no one will say it does .......but then what makes Homeopathy work ?? what is the reason behind a growing number of people turning to Homeopathy for cures after being disappointed with regular medicine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I believe in Homeopathy for adults and older children who understand the concept of “medicine”, mostly because I believe strongly that placebo effect is a real thing that can help medicinal specialists.

This is the problem: a medical treatment should not require "belief" from anyone. If they are providing the placebo effect, they should put "Placebos" over their doors instead of "Homeopathy".

[Anonymous]

Have you actually read about the history of it and how it works from a non-judgemental source? It's interesting. If OP wants to try it, she should! And no of course it doesn't eliminate autism. I doubt anyone believes that. It could temper some of the difficult aspects of it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It doesn't take the place of your regular doctor. We just started homeopathy for DC with ADHD. One of the first effects is a sense of calmness and wellbeing. I'm not positive we have the correct remedy but I can say I have seen some improvement. It helps to rebalance the whole system. It takes time. I've read so many reports of positive results that I am up for trying it out. No side effects so other than the time and money invested, it's worth it to me to try it.

So I once again have to ask, you believe diluted water holds a "memory" of the active substance in its molecules, and that's how it works? You honestly and truly believe this is possible?

"diluted water holds a "memory" of the active substance in its molecules" ..... no one will say it does .......but then what makes Homeopathy work ?? what is the reason behind a growing number of people turning to Homeopathy for cures after being disappointed with regular medicine.

stupidity and lack of basic education, which makes them vulnerable to quacks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you actually read about the history of it and how it works from a non-judgemental source? It's interesting. If OP wants to try it, she should! And no of course it doesn't eliminate autism. I doubt anyone believes that. It could temper some of the difficult aspects of it.

so, it could not. there's zero evidence that homeopathy does anything, much less do something as complex as "temper the difficult aspects" of autism.