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on the rise but yet without any clear causal relation to headaches and migraine. Complete resolution of these cysts using homeopathy is also uncommon. Conventional medicine protocols emphasise the importance of tailored therapy in the management of paediatric migraine. Yet, specific protocols for pharmacotherapy of migraine are only available for adults.
Next, Dr. Glas gave a case report about an 11-year-old girl diagnosed with migraine with aura and finding of a pineal cyst. The girl was treated with specific individualised homeopathic remedies using classical homeopathy. The remedies were Phosphorus and Natrum-Muriaticum in different potencies. The patient was treated during 5 years with 9 follow-ups. The treatment was in accordance with the HOM-CASE guidelines for individualised homeopathic treatment. The guidelines included the MONARCH (Modified NARanjo Criteria in Homeopathy) system, which enables assessment of the therapeutic effect and if it can be attributed to the homeopathic treatment given. The girl’s symptoms of migraine improved and the incidentally diagnosed pineal cyst resolved during the treatment.
DR. Glas concluded, that homeopathy might have a significant role in treatment of paediatric migraine but further scientific studies are necessary to prove the
journey to the congress must have been one of the shortest, though not without significance as it entailed crossing the rather contentious cultural border from Glasgow. As many as 2% of dogs and cats can be affected with this condition, though Wendy believes it is under- diagnosed in cats. While there is no evidence that the traditionally accepted cause is a high fat diet, it seems an inappropriate diet such as the high cereal content of many cat foods is a likely factor. Wendy has found two local specific remedies Iris versicolor and Calcium arsenate to be helpful in such patients and described two cases treated successfully where one or the other was used in 12x potency concurrently with remedies chosen on totality.
The concept of using local concurrent remedies was to become somewhat of a theme of the afternoon; nowhere is this more appropriate than in the care of old animals and the concept was further expanded by Vicky Simon in her presentation Integrated Medicine in Geriatric Pet care. Vicky runs an integrative practice which offers herbal remedies, homeopathy and acupuncture among other management options, all or any of which can be employed depending on the patient’s needs. After briefly reviewing some combinations of homeopathic remedies she finds helpful, Vicky described what she termed ‘Easy Herbal Medicine for Homeopaths’, which included Turmeric and Ashwaganda, Vicky’s ‘favourite herb’ due to its widespread effects in geriatric animals, in particular as analgesic, immunomodulator and enhance of cognitive function.
Seemingly riding on a wave of synchronicity, Edward de Beukelaer had chosen Calcarea arsenicosum as the subject of his talk. He related the history of a terrier who had episodes of anaemia, lethargy and jaundice. He had digestive issues if he scavenged, and a key rubric in the repertorisation was Mind – Fear –bugs, insects. Over a
Edward de Beukelaer
period of three years he responded to various potencies of Calc. ars. and continues to be ‘like a young dog’. He then shared some human cases from a variety of sources and with one summary: ‘He is chastised by the loss of both digestive
Wendy McGrandle
effectiveness of individual- ised classical homeopathic treatment in this condition.
The first veterinary session on Saturday was entitled ‘Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats – A Homeopathic Comparison’, delivered by Wendy McGrandle whose
assimilation and intellectual assimilation.’ As might be expected the remedy picture shows features of Calc carb and Arsenicum album. Edward’s final words were an entreaty to support the ECH by subscribing to their newsletter.
The penultimate hour was filled by Sue Armstrong’s talk on ‘Chronic Liver Disease in Dogs – Homeopathic Treatment as part of a Multi-modality Approach to Case Management’. She started by reminding us that for many
Sue Armstrong receiving Fellowship from Faculty President Gary Smyth
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