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Category Archives: Homeopathy
Dowsing and Homeopathy: Using Magic to Test Magic
Like the subject of pet psychics, the subject of dowsing is one I never thought it would be necessary to write about. This form of divination, like casting rune stones or knuckle bones and examining the entrails of sacrificial animals, … Continue reading
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Homeopathy Swims With the Fishes
In case you were wondering, and I’m sure you were, the Australian homeopathy practice Homeopathy Plus has finally answered the burning question, “Can fish be treated with homeopathy?” Not surprisingly, the answer is “Yes.” Now the principle of potentization, in … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Humor
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Homeopathy for Nasal Fungal Infections in Dogs?
A case report recently appeared in the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (online only edition) describing the complete resolution of nasal aspergillosis (a fungal infection) in a dog following the use of an ultradilute homeopathic remedy. So what … Continue reading
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Another Homeopathy Lawsuit-This time one that at least makes sense!
There has certainly been a lot of talk lately about homeopathy and lawsuits. I have discussed the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy’s attempt to obtain through litigation the legitimacy they can’t achieve by proving their methods work through scientific research. And … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy Lawsuit Update
Back in May, I wrote about a lawsuit involving the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH) and the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) committee that certifies continuing education courses veterinarians must take to maintain their state licensure (the RACE … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Veterinary Homotoxicology
What Is It? Proponents of homotoxicology (also sometimes known as “complex homeopathy”) present it as an advancement or improvement in homeopathy, one that is more scientific and compatible with conventional medicine than classical homeopathy. It can more accurately be seen … Continue reading
Posted in General, Homeopathy
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Failing to Make their Case through Science, Veterinary Homeopaths Choose to Sue
I recently discussed in detail the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy’s (AVH) annual conference, and it’s apparent focus on demonstrating the scientific legitimacy of homeopathy, and I discussed in detail why this attempt was a failure and homeopathy is not compatible … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Veterinary Homeopathic Standards of Practice
I have been writing a bit about homeopathy lately, which may not seem like the most important CAM method to focus on since it is not widely practice and since the remedies, being only water after all, are themselves usually … Continue reading
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Holistic Dog Breeding
The vast majority of our companion dogs and cats are neutered, for a variety of good reasons. As a consequence, the healthcare of breeding animals is not a major part of most small animal practices, and it hasn’t been a … Continue reading
Posted in General, Herbs and Supplements, Homeopathy
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The Science of Homeopathy?
Promoters of alternative medicine, especially the more wacky fringe varieties, have a love/hate relationship with science. On the one hand, science often fails to support their theories or claims of clinical effect, so they are inclined to dismiss it. “Allopathic” … Continue reading
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