The purpose of this article is to (1) provide practitioners with the
background and conclusions the author has reached with respect to
necessary preparatory steps a practitioner must perform in order to
optimize and ensure that targeted patient treatment protocols have the
opportunity to be effective and (2) to provide information related to
the creation of “Comprehensive Homeopathics” designed specifically to perform this function.
Every practitioner experiences different levels of success with each
patient. This variation of success is to be expected due to the
enormity of variables affecting each case. However, the application of
some basic principles to prepare the body to respond to treatment,
irrespective of the modality, can prove remarkably beneficial to
virtually every patient.
The core groups of integrative treatment protocols such as
Chiropractic, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, NAET, Chelation Therapy,
EAV/MSA, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Biofeedback or HRV, continue to move
towards increasingly complex diagnosis and patient evaluation combined
with increasingly specific treatments. This evolution has been driven
by the availability of improved evaluation tools and by supplement
manufacturers who continue to provide greater choice and increased
product specificity. As such, practitioners are now more and more
likely to identify specific areas of concern and protocols that are
highly targeted to that concern. Many times, with the use of these very
targeted tools and protocols, the desired patient results are achieved.
However, when these protocols and assessment tools do not provide
the desired effect, many practitioners and their patients assume the
evaluation/diagnosis or the choice/execution of the treatment was
incorrect. Although this may be the truth in many cases, it is the
author’s opinion and experience that many times the failure to achieve
the desired outcome through any of the above methods is that the body
was not prepared to receive and implement the presented therapy.
Although the increased focus on finely tuned patient analysis and
treatment has increased the ability of practitioners to better treat
patients, it has simultaneously increased the importance of ensuring
that the body is prepared to effectively respond to those treatments.
As treatment protocols continue to move from broad support of specific
body functions to precise and targeted “form & function” protocols,
it is imperative that practitioners prepare key areas of the body, for
all patients, in order to ensure the highest possible efficacy of the
targeted treatment protocols.
A significant step in providing this preparatory process to
patients has recently been accomplished. This powerful protocol is now
available to practitioners due to the significant advance in homeopathy
that has been made with the recent introduction of the first six
products from the new “Comprehensive Homeopathics” class. This new
class, which continues the evolution of Classical to Complex, and now
to Comprehensive, combines for the first time ever, all six of the key
groups of homeopathic ingredients, while implementing Burgi Groups and
Desbiochords as the fundamental presentation format.
CURRENT FOUNDATIONS
Conceptually, the importance of “preparing the body” is not a new idea.
Many top practitioners provide “detox & drainage” protocols to
their patients in an effort to “clear the path” for the immune system,
and the body as a whole, to more readily perform their functions. This
is still an absolutely critical step for each patient and, many times,
just providing this type of treatment brings substantial relief.
For example, those of us brought up on the Homotoxicology theories of Hans Heinrich Reckeweg were
taught that the main mechanisms and core functions of homeopathic
remedies were directly tied to the explanation that Th1 and Th2
Lymphocytes, Cytokines and Interleukins control the chemistry of the
matrix space, and disease occurs when the normal alternation between
Th1 and Th2 gets stuck in either Th1 or Th2. Thus the focus of the
remedies was on the regulation of that space.
This concept followed closely to the now famous “Bystander
Reaction”, originally postulated by Dr. Mayer, along with Dr. Weiner
in 1996, and proven homeopathically by Dr. Helmut Heine, PhD several
years later. They showed that Th3 Lymphocytes produce the Cytokine
TGF-beta that actually unblocks stuck Th1/Th2 conditions by the
selection of correct complex homeopathic formulas. Thus, matrix
chemistry was the “Center of the Immune Universe”.
These concepts lead to the creation of homeopathic remedies designed
primarily to focus on the interstitial space, or the matrix, while
utilizing standard ingredients such as plants, minerals and chemicals.
In addition, many nutritional and herbal products were created to
support the cleansing organs of the body.
Although the author firmly believes the regulation of the matrix is
of tremendous importance, new information has come to light that shows
that immune regulation, and therefore the functionality of the matrix,
is more likely controlled by the brain with the matrix being secondary
in function.
CONTROL OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM BEGINS IN THE BRAIN
Lymphocytes, Cytokines and Interleukins are all central actors in
immune system activity, but what controls them? Control of the immune
system begins not in the interstitial matrix, but more likely in the
brain. This statement, which seems obvious, has dramatic implications
to preparing the body to receive specific treatment protocols and to
every “detox & drainage” protocol currently in use.
The key principle of this statement is that balancing the actual
brain chemistry function, and more specifically the neurotransmitters
responsible for proper communication, moves to the forefront of
ensuring that good health can be achieved and maintained. This is
especially true in auto-immune based diseases that are a function of
incorrect information processes. In addition, this brings to the
forefront the importance of chiropractic in ensuring the physical
alignment of the spine, as well as the importance of supporting the
actual information pathways within and around the spine.
Thus we can see that preparing the brain, the spine and their
communication pathways in every patient may be an overriding
prerequisite to long-term patient success.
The first sign this was true was discovered in the early 1980s by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad, MD, DC, L.Ac, PhD
of Buena Park California. She discovered the principles of a discipline
she named NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques). Using
this method she used both chiropractic and Acupuncture techniques to
"Balance" the brain and then "Tap" the spinal area while the patient
held an allergenic substance. After a 25 hour period elapsed the
patient was no longer allergic to what they were holding. Conceptually,
Dr. Devi had already successfully applied the principal of preparing
the brain and spine as not only the first step, but as a continuing
focus in the successful treatment of allergies throughout the process.
Dr. Nambudripad has gone on to teach the NAET method to over 11,000
practitioners worldwide. They are able to eliminate allergies and treat
serious allergic and immune related diseases without ever breaking the
patients’ skin with needles or instruments.
Another sign that a deeper and greater level of control of the
immune system came from the Brain was the publication several years ago
of the EDGE EFFECT by Dr. Eric Braverman, MD (a protégé of the late Dr.
Robert Atkins, MD). Dr. Braverman developed theories that balancing the
four key neurotransmitters in the brain (Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA and
Acetycholine) were key to resolving defects in the human condition. His
book describes a series of questionnaires to ascertain emotional states
related to defects in these neurotransmitters, and then supplementing
patients accordingly.
Dr. Braverman’s research provided further evidence that the brain,
and specifically neurotransmitter function and by extension, the spine
as the main delivery mechanism of that information, are of fundamental
importance to immune system response and functionality.
It is the author’s contention and experience that in order for
practitioners to have the highest probability for long-term success
with ANY treatment modality, the brain, spine, and by extension, the
interstitial space must be balanced and functioning properly.
The need to provide this type of support to the body and the lack of
specific and powerful products designed to perform this exact and
focused preparation compelled the author to assist in the creation of
an entirely new class of powerful new homeopathic remedies termed
Comprehensive Homepathics. The creation of this new class of
homeopathic remedies was driven by the author’s desire to see all of
the greatest homeopathic components and advances combined in a single
grouping.
COMPREHENSIVE HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathic remedies have been used throughout the world in successful
and standard treatment. The UK has five Homeopathic hospitals that are
government funded, almost 50% of General Practitioners (GPs) in the UK
find Homeopathy useful, and the number of GPs referring to these
hospitals continues to rise each year. The Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital
in Ireland sees over 2,500 new patients per year with 81% of those
patients rating their care as very good or excellent. In France, every
pharmacy is required to fill homeopathic prescriptions and this list
could continue. Although this article is not designed to teach the
principles of homeopathy or prove the validity of its mechanics, it is
important to note that homeopathy is a widely used and extremely
effective treatment modality.
The creation of these new remedies is not only designed to perform
the preparatory functions mentioned above, but to combine all of the
best principles of homeopathy in order to create a new class of
homeopathics. Currently, homeopathy has been broken into two classes:
Classical and Complex. Classical is based on the principle of a single
ingredient and dilution, while Complex Homeopathy is based on a
combination of up to four ingredient groups, typically from groups 3-6
as noted below.
Comprehensive Homeopathy, the next generation of homeopathics, is
based on combining, when appropriate, the full six key ingredient
groups that have proven most effective as homeopathic medications and
using the principles of Desbiochords and Burgi Groups as the key
dilution principles. Although not every product in this new class will
use all six ingredient groups or both dilution principles, it is the
fundamental premise of Comprehensive Homeopathics to optimize these
foundational building blocks in each formula. The six key groups are
listed in the following graphic:
- Comprehensive Homeopathy
The
combination of these six ingredient groups and the integration of Burgi
Groups and Desbiochords brings together each of the key “power”
principles that exist in homeopathy today and is the foundation for the
next generation of homeopathic remedies.
In order to have a basic understanding of these groups, it is
important to provide a brief introduction to the lesser known groups.
PHENOLICS
Concomitant to Dr. Braverman (and actually preceding him) was the 1964
discovery by Dr. Robert Gardner of Brigham Young that there are
approximately 38 separate and distinct phenolics that are building
blocks of foods, and that medicine utilizing dilutions of certain of
these phenolic compounds can be used to successfully treat food
allergies. It is interesting to note that more than half of these food
phenolics are integral components of the structure of nerve tissue. Dr.
Braverman’s four neurotransmitters are in fact four of Dr. Gardner’s 38
phenolics!
It is no wonder, therefore, that neutralization of food allergies
using homeopathic phenolics has been so effective at resolving certain
neurological medical conditions in addition to food allergies. Deseret
Biologicals has been the original commercial source of Dr. Gardner’s
Phenolic products for approximately 20 years.
Recently two of the other phenolics, taurine and octopamine, have
been found to be very helpful in neutralizing inflammatory states
related to neurological conditions and Leaky Gut Syndrome. In fact it
has been observed that the inclusion of phenolics compounds
homeopathically optimizes all other modalities when they are used in
conjunction. Phenolics are a key component to the new homeopathic
products.
BACH/PATTERSON BOWEL NOSODES -- SUPER HOMEOPATHICS
Many of us are very familiar with Dr. Edward Bach, MD, the creator
of the Bach Flower Remedies (which of interest also number 38). They
exhibit a super control of human emotions.
In the late 1940s Dr. Bach teamed with Dr. Patterson to develop
theories and produce eight new super homeopathics made from dilutions
of specific bowel micro-organisms harvested from the flora of the
normal germs that live in the intestinal tract. Dr. Patterson gave
these 8 remedies to over 20,000 patients and found that they were
"HOMEOPATHIC SIMILIARS" to 80 common homeopathics. So, in essence,
these eight remedies provide very similar benefits as 80 traditional
remedies.
When included with other remedies, Bowel Nosodes have the effect of
optimizing any specific homeopathic that is indicated for a patient.
They generally optimize other remedies and modalities with which they
are combined. DesBio has included Bowel Nosodes in some formulas for
many years.
The inclusion of the Bowel Nosodes not only magnifies the effects of
the other homeopathics, but provides benefits similar to a great number
of individual homeopathics. It is the closest thing to a “silver
bullet” ingredient type that exists in homeopathy today.
"SODE" COMPOUNDS AS OPTIMIZERS
The inclusion of sarcodes and nosodes is integral to the success of the
new formulas. Since the time of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the “Father of
Homeopathy” (1755-1843), it has been known that dilutions of healthy
tissue, known as sarcodes, will move and encourage the main remedy to
concentrate its energy in the organ of the sarcode. (i.e. taking liver
sarcode with a main liver remedy will direct the main remedy toward the
liver).
Dilutions of diseased tissue known as nosodes will move or encourage
the main remedy to concentrate its energy where the disease is located
(i.e. taking a dilution of bronchial sputum from a pneumonia patient
along with a lung remedy will drive the lung remedy towards the site of
the pneumonia). A dilution of diseased tissue from the same patient is
a special form of nosode called an isode.
This concept is the basis for the inclusion of “area-specific”
tissue in each of the new formulas. For example, CEREBROMAX which is
designed to balance and prepare the brain, includes actual diluted
tissue from the Pineal Gland, Thalamus, Diencephalon, and Cerebrum
in order to focus neuro-transmitter ingredients to the brain. This
principle, when used correctly, can provide incredible focus to
individual homeopathics.
DESBIOCHORDS AS A METHOD OF REGULATION
These Comprehensive Homeopathic formulas often use multiple dilutions
of the same ingredient in order to assist in regulating the system to
maintain a stable, and regular condition. In 1911, famed Spanish
Homeopath Dr. Emmanuel Cahis developed theories based upon the
combination of multiple potencies of the same remedies as a method of
regulating a particular substance within mammalian biological systems.
By including a “chord” of potencies (ie: 6X, 12X, 30X, 60X, 200X, 12C
and 30C) of two or more remedies in the same formula the body will
"regulate" the two substances by selecting the potency it most needs at
any given time; i.e., it will increase a deficient ingredient or system
(up-regulate) and reduce an excessive ingredient or system
(down-regulate) in an attempt to realize homeostasis.
BURGI GROUPS COMPOUND THE EFFECTS OF HOMEOPATHIC ENERGIES
In 2001 Dr. Arturo O'Byrne, MD of Cali, Columbia wrote an article that
won the famed Reckeweg prize wherein he defined a concept long used by
many sources that he called a Burgi Group. Dr. Burgi was a famed
mathematician who codified the philosophy of logarithms. His article
explains how combining the same potencies of different remedies, the
effect of the remedies is magnified exponentially rather than
arithmetically.
Although it is challenging to truly measure the logarithmic effect
potential of homeopathic ingredients, it is clear that the utilization
of Burgi groups increases the efficacy and power of homeopathic
products.
OPTIMIZING ALL MODALITIES
The first six remedies from the Comprehensive Homeopathic class are
designed to augment and optimize any modality, protocol, or remedy they
are combined with by preparing the key areas of the body that control
and modulate overall immune system functionality. These products,
effectively applied, will open the gates for the optimal treatment
efficacy to occur while allowing the main patient issue to be resolved
more efficiently and economically.
The first and most significant remedies are called CEREBROMAX and
SPINALMAX. These two formulas are the two foundational formulas in
Comprehensive Homeopathy. They are designed to prepare and balance the
brain and spine in order to ensure that the body will be able to
effectively accept, implement and utilize the focused treatment
modalities.
CEREBROMAX INGREDIENTS
GABA 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C
Acetylcholine Chloride 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C
Octopamine 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C
Serotonin 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C
Dopamine 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C
Taurine 6X, 12X, 30X, 200X, 12C, 30C, 60C, 200C
Cyclic AMP 8X
Pineal Gland Suis Sarcode 8X
Thalamus Opticus Suis Sarcode 8X
Diencephalon Suis Sarcode 8X
Cerebrum Suis Sarcode 8X
It is clear from the ingredients that the CEREBROMAX formula
provides significant benefit to almost every patient. CEREBROMAX
utilizes Desbiochord dilution principles to balance the brain’s key
information drivers, the neurotransmitters, while employing diluted
suis brain tissue to focus the effect of those ingredients specifically
to the brain.
In addition, patients suffering from emotional issues, chemical
brain imbalances, depression, significant stress, or similar types of
issues will see direct benefit from this product.
SPINALMAX INGREDIENTS
Berberis Vulgaris 4x
Cimicifuga racemosa 4x
Cinchona officinalis 4x
Colocynthis 4x
Ledum Palustre 4x
Ranunculus bulbosus 4x
Aesculus hippocastanum 6x
Cuprum Aceticum 6x
Nadidum 6x
Natrum Oxalaceticum 6x
Nicotinamidum 6x
Picricum Acidum 6x
Pyridoxinum hydrochloricum 6x
Riboflavin 6x
Mercurious Praecipitatus Ruber 10x
Silicea 6x
Thiaminum Hydrochloricum 6x
Ammonium Muriaticum 8x
Cartilago Suis Sarcode 8x
Discus Intervertebralis Suis Sarcode 8x
a-Lipoic Acid 8x
Argentum Metallicum 10x
Calcarea Phosphorica 10x
CoEnzyme A 10x
Funiculus Umbilicus Suis Sarcode 10x
Glandula Suprarenalis Suis Sarcode 10x
Bone Marrow Suis Sarcode 10x
Gnaphalium Polycephalum 10X
Sulphur 28x
Bacillus 7 30C
Gaertner Bach 30C
Morgan Pure 30C
Proteus 30C
SPINALMAX is designed to focus on all functions and physiology that is
the responsibility of the spine to perform, especially the movement and
flow of information. Although the complexity of this formula does not
allow for a deep explanation here, this product will also provide
rewarding results when used in combination with chiropractic or similar
treatments to support and sustain each adjustment. Every patient under
chiropractic care should utilize this formula in order to achieve the
maximum benefit and longevity of their chiropractic adjustment.
Detox and Matrix Formulas
The final four remedies included in the first six Comprehensive
Homeopathic class of products are the three detox remedies and the
matrix remedy. DETOX I, DETOX II and DETOX III are designed to open and
support the main organs of elimination of toxin conversion; the liver,
kidneys, GI tract and lymphatic system.
The fourth of these remedies is MATRIX SUPPORT which is an actual
optimizer formula to open the all important exit pathways from the
matrix into the cells once CEREBROMAX and SPINALMAX have stimulated
the actual matrix chemistry to perform its functions more effectively.
Visit www.desbio.com to view detailed ingredient information about each of these formulas.
It cannot be too strongly stressed that these six remedies, acting on
the true center of the immune system, make them the perfect assist to
complimentary modalities. This combination becomes a literal Atomic
Bomb of Therapy never before seen in the world of Complimentary
Medicine.
PROTOCOL FOR ADMINISTERING COMPREHENSIVE HOMEOPATHICS
Comprehensive remedies optimize any integrative modality and should be
used both prior to and during the main treatment modalities. Let me
share how you may implement Comprehensive Homeopathics into your
practice:
Step 1
Starting at least 48 hours prior to the first treatment of
Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Classical Homeopathic, Complex Homeopathic,
EAV/MSA, Osteopathic, Orthomolecular, Chelation or any specific
Complimentary Integrative Therapy the first two remedies should be
initiated. CEREBROMAX and SPINALMAX are each to be taken at least twice
daily, ten drops each in the morning and again in the evening. From
that point on, ten drops of each once daily during the whole course of
therapy.
Step 2
Starting with the first day of actual therapy, ten drops each of Detox
I, Detox II and Detox III should be added to a liter of water each
morning and sipped throughout the day.
Step 3
Two weeks into the course of therapy Matrix Support should be added to
the protocol and can be taken ten drops in the morning and ten drops in
the evening, or more simply be added to the liter of water which will
then have five ingredients.
In Comprehensive Homeopathy dosing is related to frequency of
administration and not to volume amount. Each sip therefore represents
a dose.
RESULTS ARE LIFE CHANGING
Comprehensive Homeopathy offers a new model to prepare each patient for
treatment and help them achieve and sustain the desired results.
Therefore, using these formulas with whatever the main focused protocol
or therapy may be; treatment may be optimized, patient health may
improve much faster, and more successful outcomes may be realized as
the standard of care is improved.
By Dr. BRUCE H. SHELTON, MD, MD(H), DiHOM, FBIH, Homeopathic Doctor
Chief Medical Consultant, Deseret Biologicals, Inc., Sandy Utah
