Dr.Rajesh Shah

HAVE YOU HAD A HOMEOPATHIC OPINION ?


written by
Dr.Rajesh Shah & Dr.Rupal Shah


Refer to German translation

Asks Dr. Rajesh Shah, the president of `The Foundation for Homoeopathic Research', who is engaged in the propagation of homoeopathy, as a part of its 200th year celebration. For any difficult medical condition, people take several expert opinions. Dr. Rajesh Shah asks , Why do people not take the opinion of a different stream of medicine itself? He illustrates this with examples.

In this age of information and awareness, for any problem, people are not content to rely on the advice of one expert. They like to have several opinions on their problems. This is true in the case of legal matters, technical matters and even in the case of medical matters. But when it comes to baffling medical problem, most people out of ignorance, forget to take a homoeopath's opinion, and this, in spite of homeopathy being a scientifically tested and accepted stream of medicine.

Some case studies could best explain the neccesity of having a homoeopathic opinion.

Case-1 :

Miss Veena Sanghani had been suffering from fever formore than eight to ten days. She was then taken to a local nursing home by the treating general practitioner since she failed to respond to conventional treatment. At the nursing home a team of physicians, a surgeon and an opthalmologist treated her fever under the premise that a) it was viral fever b) it was typhoid c) it was caused by malaria. No treatment worked. Her father then transferred her to a larger hospital with better facilities. There she was referred to a neurophysician and a neurosurgeon. They diagnosed that she was probably suffering from T.B. of the brain and recommended that she undergo treatment for a year with antitubercular drugs.

Even these experts could not guarantee complete recovery after a year's treatment. Thus the opinions of several experts had been taken with no conclusive cure. As a last resort, the girl was suggested that homeopathy be given a chance. The father, by now was willing to try anything, and readily gave in.

The patient was brought to the homeopath. After making a detailed case study the homeopath recommended a course of treatment for ten days. Since the father had already spent a lot of money on allopathy for about 35 days, he agreed to the homoeopathic treatment.

On the tenth day the girl was back at college.

The disbelieving father referred her back to the neurologist, who pronounced her completely cured. This case is true and has been recorded on video from day one. This illustration is not meant to show the ignorance of the allopaths but to show the capability of homeopathy.

Case-II :

Anuj and Viral, cousins, suffered from adenoids ( a glandular swelling similar to tonsillitis, behind the nose).They suffered from frequent cold and had to breathe through their mouth for most of the time.

Anuj was brought to a homeopath for treatment. After five months of treatment his adenoids was cured completely. Viral happened to be the son of a radiologist. The father did not have much faith in homeopathy and did not attribute his nephew's cure to homoeopathy. He got Viral operated for adenoids. The adenoids were out but the perpetual cold remained. Timely homeopathic remedy helped Anuj avoid costly surgery.

Many such similar examples can be stated from everyday practice.
Why is homoeopathic opinion ignored?
The reasons are many . Let us examine a few.
1) Ignorance:
Ignorance on the part of the people as well as the allopathic physicians. An allopath who is unaware that homeopathy can cure acute streptococcal infection of the tonsils deserves to be condemned.

2) Prejudice:

The common prejudice is that what cannot be cured by an allopath, cannot be cured by homoeopathy. If one realises the fact that one's chances of success or failure depend on one's field of training then this prejudice will to a large extent be removed. Just as a cardiologist cannot cure a fractured finger, which only an an orthopedic surgeon can, similarly an allopath may not be able to cure a wart with medicines, whereas a homoeopath can.
Open-mind, unbiased thinking alone can help the physician help patients better.

3) Misconception:
That, homoeopathy is slow. That homoeopathy cannot cure acute conditions. That homoeopathy cannot fight infections. That homoeopaths cannot appreciate complications of diseases. All these are mere myths.

4) Inefficiency:
Inefficiency of the homeopaths in not being able to convince people is another reason for the ignorance about homeopathy. Homeopathy has not been popularised very well and that is the only reason it has not been accepted as main stream medicine.

The changing trend:
The trend of ignorance is changing. Slum dwellers as well as affluent people are taking recourse to homeopathy. This shows that the thinking of people is changing . They are more receptive to the idea of having a homeopathic opinion. It shows that the Indian Populace is becoming mature.

The superiority of this great healing science is its potential to offer effective treatment in chronic and difficult disease. The homeopath in his quest to cure these difficult illnesses, needs to acquire the necessary skill and talent to master the art and science of homoeopathy. Our mission at the 'Sanjivak Homoeopathic Centre', is to offer best possible treatment to this 'neglected section of patients suffering from chronic, difficult diseases', by a highly trained homeopathic professionals. At Sanjivak, sophisticated facilities such as the recording of patient's case-interview with video camera and use of computers as aid in the selection of the accurate remedy, are made available for better health care. This centre also is devoted to research and education, and the centre is in the forefront of homoeopathy in our country. Homoeopathic treatment of the highest standard is made available at this centre.

This doctor couple has been working hard to promote homoeopathy at international level.

Dr.Rajesh Shah did his doctorate in homoeopathy from renowned CMP Homoeopathy Medical College (under Bombay University), where he stood first and is now teaching there in the capacity of a honorary lecturer and is also a honorary physician at the Mumbadevi Homoeopathic Hospital.

He has been involved in the study, practice, education and research in homoeopathy since last 15 years during which he has introduced two novel approaches and concepts in the science of homoeopathy, which have been found to be useful to the profession. In 1992 he released his first research based book on a single homeopathic remedy titled ' My Experiences with Ferrum Metallicum '. He frequently conducts teaching seminars in the European countries for practitioners and the students of homoeopathy. He edits an international journal called 'Homoeopathy Times', which is read in over 30 countries.

Dr.Rupal edits a journal for lay-people called 'Homoeopathy Family' which will soon be made available on the Internet.

They have been actively involved in propagating homoeopathy by celebrating its 200th birth year. They conduct a training course in Bombay for European and American homeopaths, every year.

About Homoeopathy Consultation on-line : As a part of the 200th year celebration of homoeopathy, we are glad to launch on-line global homeopathic service, for those people who find it difficult to locate a qualified homeopathic doctor in their town/country. We make the service available at a token cost, the funds utilized for the research and development in homoeopathy.

For more information, visit: On-Line Consultation.

About 'The Foundation for Homoeopathic Research' : This organisation has been celebrating the 200th year of homoeopathy since last three years, by conducting various educational programs. Some of these, are as under:

Homoeopathy Times : A professional journal (quarterly) edited by Drs.Rajesh & Rupal Shah, has been appreciated world over for it's thought provoking articles related to classical homoeopathy.

Homoeopathy Family : A journal for lay people, to be circulated free in India. It will be an awareness publication.

Clinical Training Course in Classical Homoeopathy : This is the yearly intensive course designed for the European and the American homeopaths/students.

Help-Line for homeopaths : This is specially to guide homeopathic practitioners to solve their problem cases in practice. They may contact by e-mail giving details about the problem cases for expert opinion. E-mail:fhr@indiaspace.com

The Homoeopathy Information Cell on Internet : This facility provides free information and guidance to any person desiring to know the role and scope of homoeopathy for any ailment. Contact e-mail address: fhr@indiaspace.com

Information for allopathic doctors : For creating scientific awareness amongst the doctors of modern medicines, ask for specially designed brochures and articles by e-mail to Dr. Shah: fhr@indiaspace.com

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Dr.Rajesh Shah, India. These pages are written by Dr. Rupal Shah & Dr. Rajesh Shah and can not be copied, reproduced or redisplayed in any form, without the prior written permission of Dr.Rajesh Shah. For all communication:

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