Homotoxicology is also known as modern Homeopathy, or complex Homeopathy and is used by Drs throughout Europe and other major continents. The name literally translates to mean
The study - ology
Of toxins - toxic
In man – homo
Toxins come from food, drink, drugs and the environment and are also generated inside us for example as a result of digesting food, or from stress. How effective we are at eliminating them will determine whether we get rid of them quickly or whether they hang around, ‘clogging up the works' and eventually starting to cause symptoms which may be viewed as illness or disease. One of the key elements of Homotoxicology is therefore detoxification in other words helping your body to remove those toxins causing the problems. The detoxification approach is not the same for everyone and will be carefully tailored to you. As you detoxify the body has a chance to rebalance, and symptoms of illness or disease start to reverse. The other two principles are to strengthen organs and systems and to regulate the immune system.
What is Homotoxicology suitable for?
If we follow the theory that at the root of every disease, illness, or symptoms are toxins then we can easily see that Homotoxicology, together with sound nutrition, can be used to address any problem. It can work hand in hand with other therapies where required, including traditional western medicine, and many of the remedies are similarly supported by clinical trials. In order to bring immediate comfort it can also be used to target particular problems such as inflammation, gastro-intestinal or hormone related problems. Whatever you would see a Dr for there is a complementary or alternative approach with Homotoxicology.
What does therapy include?
The remedies in Homotoxicology are liquid drops or tablets compromising of constituents such as herbs, flowers, plants and minerals prepared according to homeopathic practice. However, unlike homeopathy, the remedies compromise of tiny molecules which are thought to have a nano-pharmacological affect – that means they work like minute doses of medicines. These molecules send out signals at dosages the body can recognise which help the organs and systems to rebalance themselves and start to work normally. The remedies also work at an energy level which is very helpful, particularly when addressing illnesses that have a more emotional side to them or if someone is just fed up or exhausted from never feeling well. Your body also needs proper nutrition to heal and start working properly and every prescription includes elements of nutritional therapy, diet and lifestyle recommendations. An appointment may include allergy, sensitivity or organ strength energy testing. Other lab tests may be recommended eg menopause, infertility, stress, insulin (paid for separately).
I have never heard of it before – is it just a fad?
Homotoxicology is a form of medicine used by practicing GPs and Consultants in many countries of the world, particularly Germany, and has been in use for a similar amount of time as the medicine you would recognise as traditional Western Medicine.
The History
Homotoxicology was developed in the 1940s by Dr H-H Reckeweg who was a Homeopath and a Naturopath – both these forms of medicine having been developed over a 100 years before. He realised that he was not getting as good results as he had previously with patients and felt that it was because humans were becoming exposed to more and more toxins in their modern lifestyle (just think how much worse it is now!). He felt these toxins were at the bottom of the problems he was seeing but he needed a way to address them that addressed more than one thing at a time - this is where the 'complex' homeopathy bit comes in - not that it is difficult but that it can work on lots of things at once. He developed remedies which were able to support multiple organs and systems at one time reflecting the complex communication that goes on within our bodies. Different remedies can also be taken at the same time meaning multiple symptoms can be worked on in parallel.
The science bit
This medicine was developed during a time when great strides were taking place in medical research. Although Dr Reckeweg didn't want to treat people with toxic medicines he did want to keep abreast of all the latest research so he could be confident his approach was as informed as for Drs in mainstream medicine. He also wanted the discipline of Clinical trials for his remedies and there are now results available for many clinical trials of the remedies which have been conducted in exactly the same way as for mainstream medical drugs. Homotoxicology therefore takes the principals of Homeopathy but applies them in the same way as modern medicine thus forming a bridge between the two.