Research - Allergies
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Evaluation of the quality of life after individualized homeopathic treatment for seasonal allergic rhinitis. A prospective, open, non-comparative study.
Goossens M1, Laekeman G, Aertgeerts B, Buntinx F; ARCH study group.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Quality of life (QoL) is an important outcome measure in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), a condition for which homeopathy is frequently used.
OBJECTIVE: The assessment of the effect of homeopathic medical prescriptions with the Rhino-conjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) in the treatment of SAR.
METHODS: A prospective, open, non-comparative study was conducted in Belgium. Patients aged between 14 and 68 years with SAR were treated by one of seven homeopathic physicians. Patients completed the RQLQ at baseline and again after three and four weeks of homeopathic treatment.
RESULTS: Seventy-four patients were screened, of whom 46 met the study eligibility criteria (average age 36 years, 70% female). The mean RQLQ score at baseline was 3.40 (+/-.98). After three and four weeks of homeopathic treatment it had fallen to 1.97 (+/-1.32) (P=0.0001), and 1.6 (+/-1.28) (P=0.0001), respectively.
CONCLUSIONS: After homeopathic treatment, patients reported an alleviation of their symptoms of allergic rhinitis as reported in the RQLQ. A formal Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) is indicated.
Source : Journal Homeopathy
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A randomized placebo-controlled pilot study of Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH in cat allergic adults
Prenitha Naidoo, Janice Pellow
Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, Gauteng, South Africa
Abstract
Background
Cat allergy is an abnormal immune response by the body to cat dander or saliva, leading to the development of a complex of symptoms which can negatively influence health. Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH are indicated, according to isopathic principles, for the treatment of cat allergy, however no research has been done to date.
Aim
To determine the effect of Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH (combined) on cat allergic adults.
Method
30 Participants with a positive test result for a cat allergy skin prick test (SPT) were recruited to a double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled clinical trial. Participants took two tablets twice daily for 4 weeks, and attended a follow-up consultation at the end of weeks 2 and 4. The measurement tool used was the SPT, conducted at the beginning and at the end of the study.
Results
Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH produced a highly statistically significant reduction in the wheal diameter of the cat allergen SPT at the end of week 4. The placebo group showed no statistically significant change.
Conclusion
The homeopathic medicine reduced the sensitivity reaction of cat allergic adults to cat allergen, according to the SPT. Future studies are warranted to further investigate the effect of Cat saliva and Histaminum and their role as a potential therapeutic option for this condition.
Source : Homeopathy Journal
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Clinical verification in homeopathy and allergic conditions
Michel Van Wassenhoven*
LMHI Secretary for Research, European Committee for Homeopathye Liga Medicorum Homeopathical Internationalis,Rue Taille Madame, 23 B-1450 Chastre, Belgium
Abstract
Background:The literature on clinical research in allergic conditions treated with homeopathy includes a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) for hay fever with positive conclusions and two positive RCTs in asthma. Cohort surveys using validated Quality of Life questionnaires have shown improvement in asthma in children,general allergic conditions and skin diseases. Economic surveys have shown positive results in eczema, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy and chronic allergic rhinitis.
Aims:This paper reports clinical verification of homeopathic symptoms in all patients and especially in various allergic conditions in my own primary care practice.
Results:For preventive treatments in hay fever patients,Arsenicum album was the most effective homeopathic medicine followed by Nux vomica ,Pulsatilla pratensis, Gelsemium, Sarsaparilla, Silicea and Natrum muriaticum. For asthma patients, Arsenicum iodatum appeared most effective, followed by Lachesis,Calcarea arsenicosa, Carbo vegetabilis and Silicea. For eczema and urticaria, Mezereum was most effective, followed by Lycopodium, Sepia, Arsenicum iodatum,Calcarea carbonica and Psorinum.
Conclusions:The choice of homeopathic medicine depends on the presence of other associated symptoms and ‘constitutional’ features. Repertories should be updated by including results of such clinical verifications of homeopathic prescribing symptoms.
Source : Homeopathy(2013)102,54e58
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A review of Homeopathic Research in the Treatment of Respiratory Allergies
Dana Ullman MPH, Michael Fraas MD
Abstract
There are conceptual and historical links between homeopathic medicine and modern allergy desensitization treatment. Conventional allergy desensitization and homeopathic treatment both utilize small doses of substances that might cause symptoms in order to prevent or treat a hypersensitive state. Homeopathy has historically been associated with allergy treatment. This article reviews evidence from controlled trials for the use of homeopathy in respiratory allergies. Several clinical trials, many of which were published in “high impact” conventional medical journals, describe significant effects of homeopathic treatment in allergic patients. Most of these clinical studies have been deemed to be high quality trials, according to the three most commonly referenced meta-analyses of homeopathic research. Basic in vitro experimental studies also provide evidence that the effects of homeopathy differ from placebo.(Altern Med Rev 2010;15(1):48-58
Souce : AltMedRev.org
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Evaluation of the quality of life after individualized homeopathic treatment for seasonal allergic rhinitis. A prospective, open, non-comparative study.
Goossens M1, Laekeman G, Aertgeerts B, Buntinx F; ARCH study group.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Quality of life (QoL) is an important outcome measure in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), a condition for which homeopathy is frequently used.
OBJECTIVE: The assessment of the effect of homeopathic medical prescriptions with the Rhino-conjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) in the treatment of SAR.
METHODS: A prospective, open, non-comparative study was conducted in Belgium. Patients aged between 14 and 68 years with SAR were treated by one of seven homeopathic physicians. Patients completed the RQLQ at baseline and again after three and four weeks of homeopathic treatment.
RESULTS: Seventy-four patients were screened, of whom 46 met the study eligibility criteria (average age 36 years, 70% female). The mean RQLQ score at baseline was 3.40 (+/-.98). After three and four weeks of homeopathic treatment it had fallen to 1.97 (+/-1.32) (P=0.0001), and 1.6 (+/-1.28) (P=0.0001), respectively.
CONCLUSIONS: After homeopathic treatment, patients reported an alleviation of their symptoms of allergic rhinitis as reported in the RQLQ. A formal Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) is indicated.
Source : Journal Homeopathy
Link to Abstract
A randomized placebo-controlled pilot study of Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH in cat allergic adults
Prenitha Naidoo, Janice Pellow
Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, Gauteng, South Africa
Abstract
Background
Cat allergy is an abnormal immune response by the body to cat dander or saliva, leading to the development of a complex of symptoms which can negatively influence health. Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH are indicated, according to isopathic principles, for the treatment of cat allergy, however no research has been done to date.
Aim
To determine the effect of Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH (combined) on cat allergic adults.
Method
30 Participants with a positive test result for a cat allergy skin prick test (SPT) were recruited to a double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled clinical trial. Participants took two tablets twice daily for 4 weeks, and attended a follow-up consultation at the end of weeks 2 and 4. The measurement tool used was the SPT, conducted at the beginning and at the end of the study.
Results
Cat saliva 9cH and Histaminum 9cH produced a highly statistically significant reduction in the wheal diameter of the cat allergen SPT at the end of week 4. The placebo group showed no statistically significant change.
Conclusion
The homeopathic medicine reduced the sensitivity reaction of cat allergic adults to cat allergen, according to the SPT. Future studies are warranted to further investigate the effect of Cat saliva and Histaminum and their role as a potential therapeutic option for this condition.
Source : Homeopathy Journal
Link to Abstract
Clinical verification in homeopathy and allergic conditions
Michel Van Wassenhoven*
LMHI Secretary for Research, European Committee for Homeopathye Liga Medicorum Homeopathical Internationalis,Rue Taille Madame, 23 B-1450 Chastre, Belgium
Abstract
Background:The literature on clinical research in allergic conditions treated with homeopathy includes a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) for hay fever with positive conclusions and two positive RCTs in asthma. Cohort surveys using validated Quality of Life questionnaires have shown improvement in asthma in children,general allergic conditions and skin diseases. Economic surveys have shown positive results in eczema, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy and chronic allergic rhinitis.
Aims:This paper reports clinical verification of homeopathic symptoms in all patients and especially in various allergic conditions in my own primary care practice.
Results:For preventive treatments in hay fever patients,Arsenicum album was the most effective homeopathic medicine followed by Nux vomica ,Pulsatilla pratensis, Gelsemium, Sarsaparilla, Silicea and Natrum muriaticum. For asthma patients, Arsenicum iodatum appeared most effective, followed by Lachesis,Calcarea arsenicosa, Carbo vegetabilis and Silicea. For eczema and urticaria, Mezereum was most effective, followed by Lycopodium, Sepia, Arsenicum iodatum,Calcarea carbonica and Psorinum.
Conclusions:The choice of homeopathic medicine depends on the presence of other associated symptoms and ‘constitutional’ features. Repertories should be updated by including results of such clinical verifications of homeopathic prescribing symptoms.
Source : Homeopathy(2013)102,54e58
Link to Full Article
A review of Homeopathic Research in the Treatment of Respiratory Allergies
Dana Ullman MPH, Michael Fraas MD
Abstract
There are conceptual and historical links between homeopathic medicine and modern allergy desensitization treatment. Conventional allergy desensitization and homeopathic treatment both utilize small doses of substances that might cause symptoms in order to prevent or treat a hypersensitive state. Homeopathy has historically been associated with allergy treatment. This article reviews evidence from controlled trials for the use of homeopathy in respiratory allergies. Several clinical trials, many of which were published in “high impact” conventional medical journals, describe significant effects of homeopathic treatment in allergic patients. Most of these clinical studies have been deemed to be high quality trials, according to the three most commonly referenced meta-analyses of homeopathic research. Basic in vitro experimental studies also provide evidence that the effects of homeopathy differ from placebo.(Altern Med Rev 2010;15(1):48-58
Souce : AltMedRev.org
Link to Full Article___