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Case studies on the homeopathic treatment of binge eating in adult males

Radmila Razlog, Janice Pellow, Reshma Patel, Marelize Caminsky, Hertzog J. van Heerden
Health SA Gesondheid | Vol 21 | a969 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v21i0.969 | © 2016 Radmila Razlog, Janice Pellow, Reshma Patel, Marelize Caminsky, Hertzog J. van Heerden | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 10 October 2017 | Published: 11 October 2016

About the author(s)

Radmila Razlog, Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, South Africa
Janice Pellow, Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, South Africa
Reshma Patel, Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, South Africa
Marelize Caminsky, Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, South Africa
Hertzog J. van Heerden, Department of Homoeopathy, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, South Africa

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Abstract

Background: Homeopathy seeks to treat holistically. The role of homeopathy for treating binge eating however remains poorly explored.

Objective: To determine the efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment on binge eating.

Method: This was a nine-week pilot study using a case study design. Individualized homeopathic remedies were prescribed to each participant for six weeks and case analysis evaluated changes over time.

Results: All participants reported a decrease in the severity and frequency of binging behaviour; concurrent improvements in general health were also noted.

Conclusion: This pilot study shows the potential benefits of individualized homeopathic treatment in binge eating in males.


Keywords

Homeopathy; Binge eating; Case studies

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