Open letter from INH to the scientific editorial staff of rbb TV – on the dossier “The Truth about … homeopathy
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Homeopathy, Phytotherapy and Homeopathic Complex Remedies
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“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 already honoured by publishing of …
A Journey to the Past in German TV – and a Critical Answer
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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 possibilities of Covid-19 disease with …
“Scientific opinion” on homeopathy application to Bündnis90/Die Grünen – Reply to replica
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“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 an argument in a medical-scientific …
“Homeopathic Vaccines” and “Nosodes”
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" you get more than 280,000 hits (retrieved …
Open letter to the Bavarian Members of Parliament: Homeopathy is not an alternative to antibiotics!
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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 may delay the timely medical …
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… 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 the occasionally available professional competence …
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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 are particles that consist of …
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Can’t homeopathy not be 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 because often the first homeopathic …
A dialogue and its end – (no) discussion about homeopathy…
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Alternative practitioners on pharmacy-only obligation and labelling of homeopathic remedies – a statement of the INH
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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 commented on the EASAC statement …
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Europe-wide reactions to the EASAC statement – Natalie Grams at 20min.fr
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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 will certainly mention the law …
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Homeopathy – material or immaterial?
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What does “proved” mean?
Evidence in Natural Science "Scientifically proven" or "scientifically refuted" are statements that are often heard, but they are not precise. More correct would be the formulation "according to previous knowledge" - or more extensively "according to previous knowledge gained with …
Is mighty “BigPharma” suppressing Homeopathy…?
... ...and are homeopathy critics willing servants of the pharmaceutical industry? Both are ineradicable narratives that we encounter daily. Behind this idea are assumptions that have simply nothing to do with reality. And why do we tell you here a …
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Objection: Homeopathy is Ancient Wisdom!
"Old knowledge is above all else: 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 of records, traditions, old …
Homeopathy toothpaste – why that?
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Objection: But homeopathy and naturopathy are identical!
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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 Schüßler can easily be described …
Objection: Homeopathy is especially suitable for self-treatment!
Really? In the pharmacy all kinds of homeopathic globules are available for sale. They are also strongly promoted by the manufacturers with the attributes "gentle and natural". Above all, "simple and side-effect-free" self-treatment is recommended again and again. There are …
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But homeopathy is a holistic method, in contrast to “orthodox medicine”! – Isn’t it?
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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 heard very often in this …
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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 phytotherapy are two completely different …
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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 world that a specific effect …
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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 it. This comparison is intended …
Declaration of the INH on the publication of WissHom: “The current state of research on homeopathy”
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The “But homeopathy did help me!” fallacy
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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 though they otherwise have the …
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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 ambience of a restaurant makes …
Scientific medicine and homeopathy – why they can’t work together
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About pharmacy obligation and Latin names of homeopathic remedies
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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 opinion, homeopathy is simply very …
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 when thinking, e.g. the principle …
Miasms in homeopathy
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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 der in der Lösung gelösten …
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