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When an Explanation Is Not One – Comments on a New “Theory” of Homeopathy

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Occasionally, we receive papers that go to considerable lengths to align homeopathy with established scientific concepts. One such paper was recently sent to us with a recommendation that we share it within our network [1]. …

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Eine Wende um 360 Grad – Die Homöopathie entdeckt die Nanopartikel neu

Realisiert von Microsoft Copilot Die Homöopathie steht offenbar vor einem „strategischen Neuanfang“.So jedenfalls liest sich der neue Artikel von R.T. Mathie vom Homeopathy Research Institute, erschienen im Journal Homeopathy (Thieme, 2025). Titel: Ein Wendepunkt für …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …

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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 …

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“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 …

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“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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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 …

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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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… 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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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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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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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 …

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“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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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 …

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Homeopathy – material or immaterial?

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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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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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Objection: Homeopathy is Ancient Wisdom!

Alt. Deshalb gut - und richtig?
"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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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 …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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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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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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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