Errors and contradictions Archive - Information Network Homeopathy

30. January 20241. February 2024

Inside the data fog – a new review on homeopathy

'Treaded curds grow broad, not strong!' This in Germany proverbial Goethe quote fits perfectly with a new systematic review that has been passed around for some time by the supporters of homeopathy as the ultimate …

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31. October 202320. July 2024

Why is there no prophylaxis (prevention) in homeopathy?

Homeopathics are widely used for prevention as well. Currently, an entire ongoing study design in Germany is based on testing homeopathics for their prophylactic effects. But wait - can there even be homeopathic prophylaxis? As …

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27. October 202320. January 2024

Review zu ADHS und Homöopathie (Gärtner et al. 2022)- Update und Fazit

Reminder Im Juni 2022 berichteten wir über einen neu erschienenen Review zu Homöopathie und ADHS, natürlich mit einem für die Homöopathie positiven Fazit, erschienen in Pedriatic Research, einem renommierten und einflussreichen Journal der Nature Publishing …

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25. February 202311. June 2023

FAQ 21 – But homeopathy worked for me, “conventional medicine” didn’t!

Very often defenders of homeopathy address us with a statement like this. "No orthodox doctor could help me, but the homeopathic doctor/healer cured me practically immediately with only little few globules." The unspoken - occasionally …

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23. February 202325. February 2023

Memorandum Homöopathie in der Apotheke – ein Echo

Liebe Leserinnen und Leser, wie sagen wir so oft, nach sieben Jahren Aufklärung zur Homöopathie: Es gibt noch viel zu tun. Heute möchten wir das einmal exemplarisch belegen. Zum "Münsteraner Memorandum Homöopathie in der Apotheke", das …

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17. February 202318. February 2023

Homöopathiestudie in Bayern: ein Zwischenbericht

Wir erinnern uns an den Beschluss des Bayerischen Landtages vom November 2019, die Staatsregierung möge eine Studie in Auftrag geben, um „zu untersuchen bzw. untersuchen zu lassen, wie ein reduzierter Antibiotikaeinsatz im medizinischen Bereich realisiert …

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13. August 202214. October 2022

Open letter to Minister Lucha, Baden-Württemberg, on the deletion of homeopathy from the further training regulations of the State Medical Association

The decision of the Baden-Württemberg Medical Association to remove homeopathy from the state's further training regulations was met with very clear and repeated public criticism by the Minister for Health, Social Affairs and Integration of …

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20. June 20229. September 2022

ADHD and homeopathy – a new review. What’s in it?

A few days ago, a thread by Canadian health scientist and sceptic Timothy Caulfield made waves on Twitter. Caulfield was referring to a systematic review of ADHD treatment with individual homeopathy, specifically that a journal …

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31. May 20227. September 2022

Is an “initial aggravation” proof of the effect of homeopathy?

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “Initial aggravation” (first worsening, initial exacerbation) is a common term in homeopathic usage. It describes a homeopathic “phenomenon” that is often used as “proof” of an “effect” of homeopathic …

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21. April 202211. November 2022

Evidence Based Medicine – Defined by Homeopaths

The interpretation of evidence-based medicine (EBM) by the representatives of homeopathy:: a narrative that has been cultivated for years and has grown in intensity. It is probably due to the ongoing effort to gain reputation …

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11. January 202111. January 2021

Corona, Krankenkassen und Homöopathie – Nichts ist immer noch zu teuer!

Viele (alle?) Krankenkassen verschicken derzeit Erhöhungsmitteilungen zu den Beiträgen im Jahre 2021. Die Mehrkosten infolge der Corona-Krise werden vielfach als (Teil-)Begründung angegeben, fraglos ist das zutreffend und soll hier auch nicht Gegenstand der Kritik sein. …

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22. October 202031. May 2021

Open letter from INH to the scientific editorial staff of rbb TV – on the dossier “The Truth about … homeopathy

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31. August 20201. February 2023

Homeopathy, Phytotherapy and Homeopathic Complex Remedies

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26. August 202022. October 2020

“The Truth …. about Homeopathy” (German TV channel rbb) – Nothing inside, so what?

The decidedly homeopathy-friendly programme "Die Wahrheit über Homöopathie" (The Truth ... about Homeopathy) by the German television channel rbb, first broadcast on 25 June and repeated by channel tagesschau 24 on 20 August, we have …

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5. June 20202. September 2022

A Journey to the Past in German TV – and a Critical Answer

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26. May 202029. January 2021

Statement of the INH on the publication of the DZVhÄ “Homeopathy can contribute to the treatment of Covid-19 disease”

At the portal "Homöopathie online" of the German Central Association of Homeopathic Physicians a longer article in the form of an interview with a homeopathic physician has been published. It is about the alleged treatment …

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12. March 20202. September 2020

“Scientific opinion” on homeopathy application to Bündnis90/Die Grünen – Reply to replica

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10. November 201925. March 2022

“How would you feel about homeopathy – if you were really be informed?” – The “argument of popularity”

An essential "link" between the representatives of homeopathy and politics is the evocation of an alleged "popularity" of the sugar-ball therapy. The Information Network Homeopathy has often enough explained that and why this is not …

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9. November 201916. July 2021

“Homeopathic Vaccines” and “Nosodes”

Be aware: also with SARS-CoV19 (the so-called Corona virus) any attempt of homeopathic prevention or even treatment is ineffective and dangerous! The search term "homeopathic vaccines" finds more than 500,000 hits on Google. With "nosodes" …

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4. November 20197. December 2019

Open letter to the Bavarian Members of Parliament: Homeopathy is not an alternative to antibiotics!

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2. July 201927. November 2022

Medical homeopathy and patient safety – touchstone homeopathy congress

The German Central Association of Homeopathic Physicians (DZVhÄ) presents its members to the public as guarantors of good medical care. Among other things, this is necessary to counter the criticism that the use of homeopathy …

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30. January 20191. July 2022

FAQ 13 – But there is more than (natural) science!

"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Hamlet, 1st act, 5th scene, William Shakespeare, around 1602 This quote by Shakespeare is often used in discussions about …

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3. January 20198. February 2023

… and they know what they are doing (and they do it anyway)

Pseudoscience with Academics A guest contribution by Dr. phil. Susanne Dietz There are existing, unfortunately, the Jakeszs, Hubers, Broers, Burkarts, Dahlkes, etc. of this world, who spread esoterically and spiritually veiled beliefs (in addition to …

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18. December 201811. September 2020

Homeopathic preparations also don’t act through nanoparticles

Representatives of homeopathy often claim that nanoparticles of the mother tincture are the carriers of the effectiveness of homeopathic preparations. That this is not possible at all can be seen after quite simple considerations: Nanoparticles …

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11. December 20181. January 2023

Homeopathy not a “placebo” because often the first given remedy does not work?

What happens after ingesting a homeopathic remedy - according to the homeopathic build of thought? Occasionally one is confronted with the argument that the effect of homeopathic remedies cannot be based on a placebo effect …

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3. March 201820. September 2021

A dialogue and its end – (no) discussion about homeopathy…

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4. February 201817. August 2019

Alternative practitioners on pharmacy-only obligation and labelling of homeopathic remedies – a statement of the INH

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21. October 20176. April 2020

German Homeopathic Doctors on EASAC Statement: An Answer from the INH

We have reported on the verdict of the Advisory Committee of the Scientific Academies of the European Community on Homeopathy and reactions to it. As expected, the German Central Association of Homeopathic Physicians has also …

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17. October 201729. August 2023

“High dilution research” – relevance or not?

The Information Network Homeopathy recently received a question as to why there was no discussion of ultra-high dilution research in its publications. What exactly is this about? It is about research on dilutions above the …

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7. October 20176. April 2020

Europe-wide reactions to the EASAC statement – Natalie Grams at 20min.fr

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27. July 201716. June 2023

No Side Effects vs Homeopathic Drug Testing – what’s wrong?

Another point on which homeopathy is contradictory: either homeopathic remedies cannot have side effects, or homeopathic drug testing cannot work. If you ask a homeopath how one knows which remedy to use and when, he …

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17. July 20177. January 2023

Homeopathy – material or immaterial?

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16. February 201726. May 2022

Happened afterwards, but not because of it

The "Cum hoc ergo propter hoc" fallacy of homeopathic drug testing "Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc" means "with this, therefore because of this" and, as a fallacy, is to be understood in such a way …

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19. January 201721. October 2022

Is mighty “BigPharma” suppressing Homeopathy…?

... ...and are homeopathy critics willing servants of the pharmaceutical industry? Mention this! Both are ineradicable narratives that we encounter daily. Behind this idea are assumptions that have simply nothing to do with reality. And …

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19. January 20172. November 2021

Objection: Homeopathy is Ancient Wisdom!

"Old knowledge is just - old." When it comes to alternative, complementary and holistic healing methods or even herbs, people like to argue with "old knowledge". But what does that mean? Out of a conglomeration …

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7. January 201717. August 2019

Homeopathy toothpaste – why that?

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27. July 201619. October 2019

Objection: But homeopathy and naturopathy are identical!

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23. July 20161. November 2022

What about Schuessler Salts?

Are Schuessler Salts Homeopathy? The so-called "Schuessler salts" are often equated or confused with homeopathy. However, they do not go back to Hahnemann, but to the Oldenburg physician Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler (1821 to 1898). Biographical …

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11. July 201631. May 2022

Objection: Homeopathy is especially suitable for self-treatment!

Really? In the pharmacy all kinds of homeopathic globules are available for sale -over the counter. They are also strongly promoted by the manufacturers with the attributes "gentle and natural". Above all, "simple and side-effect-free" …

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9. July 201622. April 2023

But homeopathy is a holistic method, in contrast to “orthodox medicine”! – Isn’t it?

Homeopathy "holistic"? We don't guess! The alleged holistic nature of the homeopathic method is one of the most popular "pro-arguments", you read and hear it everywhere. What is the truth? Let us get straight to …

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4. July 201614. April 2021

Objection: But animal homeopathy still works!

Animal homeopathy is widespread and highly praised. At Google the term achieves nearly 65.000 hits (retrieved 13.04.2021). But it is a building that was first constructed by Hahnemann's successors. There is only a short text …

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2. July 201624. August 2021

Objection: Globules are much better than antibiotics anyway!

"Antibiotics versus globules - really? "I'd rather take globules than antibiotics." "Doctors prescribe way too much antibiotics randomly." "If I take too much of it, I'll be resistant in later diseases." These sentences can be …

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2. July 201627. May 2022

Globules are natural and plant-based – really?

Another common misconception about homeopathy Many people assume that homeopathic remedies are made from herbal substances. But if you look at the long "drug lists" of homeopathic manufacturers, it quickly becomes clear that homeopathy and …

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20. June 201623. May 2020

Objection: Mobile phones also function immaterially during data transmission!

Homeopathic remedies in medium and high potencies do not contain any or no significant amounts of the remedy indicated on the packaging. Some advocates of homeopathy say that it is an antiquated view of the …

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20. June 201624. January 2020

Objection: CDs also store information!

Has storing music on a CD really anything to do with homeopathy? Proponents of homeopathy often point out that chemical analysis cannot determine whether a CD is recorded or not, or what is stored on …

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28. May 20167. September 2020

Declaration of the INH on the publication of WissHom: “The current state of research on homeopathy”

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23. April 201610. April 2024

The “But homeopathy did help me!” fallacy

You can find the original article by Dr. Steven Novella under: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-it-worked-for-me-gambit/

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29. March 201626. October 2021

Homeopathy: Individuality vs. Confusion of Symptoms

Individuality... ? The "individual" homeopathy - is it really that? Homeopathy is said to be a very individual therapy. Even the smallest differences between two patients can cause them to be administered different remedies, even …

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28. March 201617. March 2024

The Placebo Business

Samuel Hahnemann was born on 10 April 1755 Placebo and nocebo effects are not only found in medicine. These effects accompany us in daily life always and everywhere and are not bad in themselves. The …

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23. March 201620. April 2023

Scientific medicine and homeopathy – why they can’t work together

"For me, medicine covers not only science, but also art of healing. Only both together emerge good medicine. Unfortunately, conventional doctors often lack the art. And alternative medicine often lacks science. Both of these are …

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21. March 201629. November 2021

About pharmacy obligation and Latin names of homeopathic remedies

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21. March 201630. June 2023

What does physics say about homeopathy? (And why does it have something to say about it?)

About Homeopathy and Physics One of the most prominent advocates of homeopathy, Prof. Dr. Dr. Harald Walach, former head of the Institute for Transcultural Health Sciences (IntraG) at the University of Frankfurt/Oder, explains: "In my …

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20. March 201611. April 2020

How homeopathy overrides common sense

What makes common sense? As a university teacher, I try to teach my students one thing above all else: common sense. By this I mean the willingness and ability to adhere to simple reasoning principles …

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17. March 201630. July 2020

Miasms in homeopathy

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11. March 201628. January 2021

Ist Dynamisierung/Potenzierung etwas anderes als Verdünnung?

Ein weiterer Widerspruch der Homöopathie. Zu den Grundlagen abseits der Homöopathie Wenn wir verdünnen, verändern wir, technisch gesehen, das Verhältnis von Substanzen in einem Gemisch, einer Lösung. Durch die Zugabe des Lösungsmittels sinkt die Konzentration …

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5. March 201615. May 2023

FAQ 08 – It also helps with children and animals – they can’t imagine the effect!

"Homeopathics also work on babies, toddlers and animals. So it can't be a placebo effect!" This or similar arguments are often used when it comes to whether homeopathy is effective in children or not and …

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