What is Homotoxicology?

Homotoxicology may be defined as a continuation of Hahnemannian theory and practice in the light of advances in the past few decades in scientific knowledge of pathology, physiology, toxicology, evolution, biology, etc. The underlying concept is that all manifestations of life depend on the conversion of chemical compounds: no compound can disappear, but it converts according to well defined chemical laws. Every organism is a flow type system attempting to maintain the equilibrium of the flow. The flow with be disturbed by substances (toxins) which tend to damage the organism. The organism attempts to defend itself against this threat, and this battle between the normal biological flow and the toxins manifests as disease.

The Homotoxicology concept of disease:

Diseases are expressions of the battle of the organism against toxins, in its attempt to counteract and expel them. The organism's defences are in three distinct phases, which can be utilised according to its organic condition and the nature of the external influencing factors:

1. Excretion phase - expulsion of toxins through the physiological orifices.

2. Reaction phase - removal by pathological means, usually inflammation.

3. Deposition phase - storage followed by deactivation of the toxins in connective and adipose tissue and in the vascular system.

Adapted from: Principles of Homotoxicology Vol.1 (1989) Dr Ivo Bianchi.

The Guna Physiological Regulating Medicine (PRM) tripartite approach of PNEI rebalancing, drainage and symptom treatment is based on the holistic view of the patient and is reflected in the holistic treatment plan specific to the patient's constitutional requirements.

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