Homeopathic Medicine on the Internet

Renato M.E. Sabbatini, PhD

Intermedic: Journal on Internet and Medicine

T he ancient curing art of homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, has been founded by the German physician Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). Although its basic principles are very polemic, which causes many physicians to consider it a kind of alternative or folk medicine, homeopathic medicine has many followers and is recognized as an offical medical specialty in many countries, including Brazil (where approximately 6,000 physicians are licensed to practice homeopathic medicine).

It's no surprise, therefore, that one can find a large number of on-line information resources on homeopathy on the Internet. We review briefly some of the most important here, followed by brief comments. In this article, only links in English are presented. The version in Portuguese has two subcategories: Brazil and International. Additional lists of resources on homeopathy can be found under some of the more specialized addresses listed below.

Please understand that I do not personally endorse homeopathic medicine or support its claims that it works, nor the State University of Campinas,my employers, does. This article was produced with the aim of providing information for persons interested on the subject matter.

Sites

Health Index This site on natural and alternative medicine gives access to the largest bibliographic database on the subject, MANTIS - Manual, Alternative and Natural Therapy System. You must be a registered user to access the site.
Homeopathy: Natural Health Care
Laboratoire Boiron: one of the largest homeopathic pharmaceutical laboratory in the world. The site contains information, publications, ongoing research projects, etc.
Homeopathy List FAQ: a document with common questions and answers about homeopathy, as part of an Internet discussion list.
Homeopathy On-Line: an on-line magazine related to the homepathy discussion list.
Resonance: The Magazine of the International Foundation for Homeopathy.
Simillimum: The Journal of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians.
International courses can be found at the School of Homeopathy, in Devon, United Kingdom, at the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy (Toronto), and at the New England School of Homeopathy.
A series of books, audio and video tapes can be found at Homeopathic Educational Services
Homoeopathic Potencies on Internet. Consequences for Homeopathy in Europe. byr E. van Galen, MD. Article in the British Homoeopathic Journal.
Homeopathy Home Page: a complete site with many international links and information resources
National Center for Homeopathy: American organization based in Alexandria, VA, which includes a roster of profissionalis, searchable by geographical area and name, and a list of training centers.
Other homeopathic organizations are: International Foundation for Homeopathy, North American Society of Homeopaths, Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians,
Homeotreat: a site which carries out homeopathic consultations and treatment via the Internet.
Homeopathy: More Than a Cure, An on-line book by Jiri Cehovsky, about the medical aspects of the homeopathic approach.
Another extensive article, almost a book in lenght, is: Specific Ailments and Their Homeopathic Treatment by Dana Ullman, MPH
HomeoVia: site about holistic medicine and homeopathy.
Homoeopathic Web Site, by Will Taylor, MD: has a long list of papers and books which can be downloaded, as well as an extensive list of Internet links, including magazines, journals and papers.
HomeoWeb: Dutch page with links about homeopathy. Has an exhaustive list of all known homeopathic journals, magazines and newsletters in the world
Hahnemann Academy of North America by Robin Murphy, MD, has books, articles, etc.
A bibliography of research projects which had favorable outcomes to homeopathy may be found in Homeopathic Research (by Dana Ullman)
A fee-for-service bibliographical database with keyword search capabilities in several homeopathic publications is Homeoline Information Service

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