The Natural Repertory of Prof. William Nelson

evolution of the minds of men. This chapter is dedicated to a new
concept of medical psychology and philosophy. The opponents of this
development will try to cling to old style ideations, and they will also
secure themselves in the arrogant, obstinate stance of being judgmental.
This attitude might stop them from reading and getting the benefits that
this treatise has to offer. We hope that they can soften their hearts and
minds to allow a new psychology and philosophy to develop freely.
In this U.S. News and World Report article, several different modalities
were addressed: acupuncture, biofeedback, homeopathy, nutrition,
naturopathy and others. Please see full-text article below.
BIG CLAIMS, NO PROOF
A look at farther-out cures, from aromas to reflexology
Mainstream doctors may wonder why anyone with heart
disease would take herbs instead of a beta blocker. Yet
the claims for alternative healing are intriguing, if
largely unproven. Here's a guide to six treatments.
HOMEOPATHY
WHAT IT IS. A medical system based on the teachings
of Samuel Hahnemann, a German doctor who in the
1800s believed that symptoms such as fevers should
not be suppressed because they represent the body's
efforts to repel disease.
THE CLAIM. Diseases can be cured only by using drugs
that echo the symptoms. A feverish person, for example,
would be given a drug that would raise body
temperature. And the drugs should be administered in
doses so diluted they are practically undetectable.
THE EVIDENCE. An analysis of 105 controlled though
sometimes poorly executed studies published worldwide
found ''positive'' results for homeopathy treatments in
81 trials, according to a report in last February's British
Medical Journal. The results provide a basis for
continued research, the authors conclude -- with betterdone
trials.
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