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the cell depend on the input from the ECM microenvironment. The ECM organises and supports cell function by transporting and storing factors and communicating between the cells.
In more nanotech developments, tiny exosomes shed by cells contain markers of genetic material and bioac- tive proteins which provide a genetic snapshot of cell health and origin. These exosomes may give an indication that nano-bubbles could be the mecha- nism by which our homeopathic medi- cines are transported. These cutting edge research developments, which are not directly related to homeopathy, come so close to explaining homeopa- thy; a marvellous synchrony!
Homeogenetics is the interaction between homeopathic medicines and the genome. This has been demon- strated in studies that are both in vitro (for instance, Arnica and macrophage gene modification, Carcinosin and up regulation of anti-cancer p53 gene) and in vivo (Khuda-Bukhsh using irradiated or intoxicated mice).
to the need to protect oneself. Lac caninum has low self esteem and social standing, which can manifest as self- aversion coupled with a desperate need to be loved. The application of the Lac themes in animal cases was demon- strated with a Lac-can and a Lac-fel case. The talk closed with the poem “Hope” by Emily Dickinson, a lovely reminder to persevere.
L-R Nazrene Moosa, Sara Fox Chapman, Edward de Beukelaer, Mark Carpenter, Wendy McGrandles
Ilse Pedler discussed her “Series of Small Epiphanies”. These are some cases that have been instrumental in helping her grow as a homeopath. The first was a cob with COPD that responded quickly and completely to appropriate prescribing. Epiphany #1 – Homeopathy works! The second case, a schnauzer with chronic vomiting and ptyalism, failed to respond to multiple remedies. He is now responding, but Ilse is still working toward complete resolution of the problem. Epiphany #2 – Homeopathy is not so easy, and Epiphany #2A – Stick with it and you will get somewhere in the end. The third case, a British Shorthair with aller- gic dermatitis and a melanoma on its face, had a good response to prescribing with resolution of clinical signs. The facial melanoma, however, increased in size, and did not respond to homeo- pathic prescribing. The owner was con- cerned about the effect of the stress of surgery and hospitalisation on the cat, but the decision was made to proceed with due caution. All seemed to go well through recovery; an hour later the cat bled profusely from the rectum. This worrisome situation was eventually controlled with conventional and homeopathic treatment. Epiphany #3 – Listen to the owner!
Saturday night was a festive cham- pagne reception courtesy of Natural Instinct, followed by a lovely formal dinner in the Woodland Suite. This was
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Nazrene Moosa spoke on “Refugee: A Homeopathic Perspective” following the lunch break. Refugees fear persecu- tion due to race, religion, nationality, politics, or group membership. This applies to the many tragically displaced people, to rescue or abused animals, and also broadly to us, as homeopathic vets or raw feeders. Refugees experi- ence miasmatic influences: psora in loss of home, emotional and financial secu- rity, sycosis in the excessive stimulation of the experience, syphilis in the lack of order, cancer in loss of parents and early responsibility, and tubercular in the inability to settle. Many mind rubrics are related to loss and fear as experi- enced in this state, and intolerance is also a major repertory theme. The Lac remedies express the victim conscious- ness of the refugee, which can lead to ambivalence in relationships because of the desire to connect to others opposed
Lori Leonard, Chris Almond
Lori Leonard presented “Cases that have Taught a Vital Lesson”. Lori related the case of an injured leopard gecko illustrating that we should treat what we know, according to our obser- vation of the case. Next, a collapsed cat with neural signs showed how confi- dence in our homeopathic knowledge can produce excellent results. The third case, a paralysed cat, demonstrated the importance of re-evaluation and appro- priate repetition of the remedy to resolve the patient’s illness.
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