An
Opinion on Healing
Carole
Franske
Is
an illness curable or not curable?
Curable
cases are those in which the defense mechanism is still strong enough to
be able to respond well to selected remedies.
Incurable
cases are those in which the defense mechanism has been weakened beyond
any hope of being able to respond curatively even to correct prescribing.
In
this case the goal can only be palliative, not cure.Determining curability
or incurability in any given case is always a highly individual matter,
and the decision should never be considered final.
The
following are some aspects to consider:
A
severe pathological diagnosis does not in itself signify incurability.
It is simply one factor to be considered. The whole being has three aspects:
the mind, the body, and the spirit.
The
Bible says that “a three-fold cord cannot easily be broken” * If
one strand is damaged then there is a curable illness because two thirds
of the patient’s constitution remains. If you strengthen the frayed strand
by the correct homeopathic remedy and emotional support then
you will help the whole unit to heal.
The strength
of the patient’s whole constitution prior to the original homeopathic treatment
is to be considered. Reflect on the strength and weakness of the patient’s
ancestors.
What
can be done if you suspect an illness is incurable?
It
may be beneficial to tell the patient,
“just
because things are really bad now it doesn’t mean things will not improve
because there is a strong mind, body, spirit bond.”
If
only one strand of the patient's vital cord is left we may have an incurable
illness but not necessarily. We need to bring the other two strands back
into play.
How
can this be done?
A
homeopathic remedy may bring them back and your encouragement will fortify
the curative response. If the body is strong, then giving reassurance
to the patient may well be a determining factor to make the spirit strong
to promote healing in the patient.
“A
word at its right time is O how good!”+
The
practitioner may need to give considerable thought to this case because
he does not want to cause a lot of unnecessary prolonged suffering.
Consider
the nature of the response to previous remedies.
To
determine this, the entire history of the case must be reviewed.
Perhaps
the patient has had some response to half of the remedies, and no response
at all to the rest. The mere fact that there has been some response is
not in itself an encouraging sign. If the responses were merely temporarily
palliative, the prognosis is adverse. If there have been distinctive aggravations
followed by lasting amelioration, the prognosis is more favorable.
The remedy
needs to mirror the symptoms. If the homeopath has no knowledge of the
remedy he will be unable to give it. A homeopathic computer program may
also be consulted to get suggestions of remedies. Good repertory work is
crucial regardless of other help.
In
this case another homeopath could be consulted. He may see the patient’s
symptoms very clearly and recognize the proper remedy. The prognosis would
be more favorable.
Before
making a judgment, take into account all the factors and do not consider
your evaluation absolute or final. This is a difficult decision because
it will govern your approach to the case. Are you going to try for a cure
or simply palliative measure?
BOTH
alternatives can be seen as healing.
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Re
- Your Article An Opinion on Healing
A
homeopath I studied under taught that the highest form of homeopathic prescribing
was hospice - that of making transition as peaceful as possible. He went
on to do this well. Many homeopaths work "miracles" with acutes. Some move
on to effectively handle chronic disorders routinely. Others become adept
at constitutionals. The practice of homeopathy is a mansion with many rooms.
Many
years of hospital work and the last decade or so in "alternative" work
has brought me face to face with the point in both animals and humans when
the vital life force simply says, "enough." While a part of me yet wants
to "fight on," I remind myself that homeopathy is about respect.
My
job is to know the remedies, with an objective eye see the simillium, and
educate my client without judgement, then stand in awe as their vital life
force responds perfectly, even when the perfect response is death."
Thanks
Carole for the eloquent and balanced handling of a delicate subject that
is very much a part of my practice.
InfoFerrit
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References:
Science
of Homeopathy by G. Vithoulkas p 248,249
Holy
Bible
*Ecclesiastes
4:12,
+Proverbs
25:23
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