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Homeopathy 2019; 108(04): 223-229

Special Editorial

The Faculty of Homeopathy: Celebrating 175 Years of Excellence in Homeopathic Practice

Gary J. Smyth
President, Faculty of Homeopathy, London, United Kingdom

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https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0039-1700534


Skipping over all the history, and giving one excerpt from the last page:

"Despite the richness of our past, I firmly believe that the words of C. S. Lewis are particularly applicable, when he said, ‘There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind’. It is clear that the scientific evidence base for homeopathy is growing and soon should reach a critical mass that cannot be ignored or refuted. There is abundant evidence that the high dilutions used in homeopathy have positive effects beyond those of placebo. Clinical research is demonstrating that homeopathy is both safe and effective for a range of conditions. Despite some harsh opposition, homeopathy is increasing in popularity in many countries and there is clear evidence that integrating homeopathy within healthcare systems is associated with improved outcomes, less use of drugs including antibiotics, and economic benefits. Such is the weight of evidence that is now available, a leading Swedish researcher has remarked: ‘To conclude that homeopathy lacks clinical effect, more than 90% of the available clinical trials had to be disregarded. Alternatively, flawed statistical methods had to be applied.’[25]"