Introduction:
- This
chapter compares modern (allopathic) medicine with the fundamental
principles of homoeopathy.
- It
explains how modern treatment often focuses only on symptoms, while
homoeopathy treats the person as a whole.
- Dr.
Roberts warns about the dangers of suppression and over-dependence
on modern drugs.
1. Philosophy of Modern Medicine
- Modern
medicine uses antibiotics, painkillers, and hormones to remove
symptoms quickly.
- It focuses
on disease names and lab reports, not on the patient's
individuality.
- Often
suppresses natural expressions of the disease (e.g., skin eruptions,
discharges).
Mnemonic: M-O-D-E-R-N
- Manages
symptoms
- Overlooks
individuality
- Dependence
on drugs
- Emergency
relief only
- Root cause
ignored
- No
attention to vital force
2. Homoeopathic Principles
- Homoeopathy
believes in:
- Law of
Similars
- Individualization
- Vital
force
- Minimum
dose
- Treats the
patient, not the disease name.
- Symptoms
are not enemies, but expressions of internal disturbance.
Homoeopathy strengthens the body to heal itself naturally.
3. How Modern Drugs Affect
Homoeopathic Cure
- Suppress
symptoms, making it hard to find the totality.
- Weaken the
vital force.
- Cause drug
dependency and side effects.
- May block
remedy action or cause confusion in the case.
- Mask the
real miasmatic picture of the disease.
4. Examples of Suppression by
Modern Medication
|
Modern Drug Used For |
Homoeopathic View |
|
Steroid creams for eczema |
Suppresses skin eruption, leads to asthma later |
|
Painkillers for headache |
Hides cause, may lead to deeper pathology |
|
Antibiotics for fever |
Blocks natural fever process, weakens immunity |
|
Hormonal pills for PCOD |
Forces periods, but worsens internal imbalance |
5. Homoeopathic Approach to Cases
with Modern Drug History
- Take complete
history, including past treatments.
- Understand
the suppressed symptoms and possible miasms.
- Begin with
anti-miasmatic or constitutional remedy to clear suppression layer.
- Use intercurrent
remedies (like Sulphur, Nux vomica) to open the case if needed.
Mnemonic: H-I-S-T-O-R-Y
- History
taking
- Investigate
past suppressions
- Symptom
totality
- Treat
constitutionally
- Open case
with intercurrent
- Remove
miasm
- Yield
long-term cure
Chart: Modern vs Homoeopathic
Medicine
|
Aspect |
Modern Medication |
Homoeopathic Principles |
|
Approach |
Symptom removal |
Individual healing |
|
Method |
Opposites (antipathic) |
Similars (like cures like) |
|
Focus |
Disease name |
Person as a whole |
|
Risk |
Suppression, side effects |
Natural cure, no suppression |
|
Healing |
Temporary |
Long-lasting |
Word Meanings
|
Term / Phrase |
Meaning |
|
Modern Medication |
Current mainstream medical treatment (e.g., allopathy, drugs, surgery) |
|
Suppression |
Pushing symptoms inside without true cure |
|
Vital Force |
The dynamic energy that maintains health and balance |
|
Miasm |
Deep-seated disease tendency (Psora, Sycosis, Syphilis) |
|
Individualization |
Treating the person based on unique symptom picture |
|
Unprejudiced Observer |
A doctor who observes without bias or assumption |
|
Disease per se |
The real disease itself, not just its outer expressions |
Conclusion:
Modern medicine focuses on suppressing symptoms, while homoeopathy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing. Suppression leads to deeper, chronic diseases. A true homoeopath must understand past drug use, remove suppression, and treat the whole individual using the principles of similars, totality, and vital force.
