Anyone use homeopathic nosodes as an alternative to vaccines?

[Jen78fl]

Hi all. Well I have been doing some research about homeopathic nosodes, which are made from vaccines, that are given as an alternative to vaccinations.. I dont plan on vaccinating my daughter so I am kind of curious about this. Does anyone here use these for their kids? Id appreciate any info! Thanks all

Jen

[Marnica]

Yes, I did several Homeopathic nosodes for my son. I did HIB, MMR and Pertussis. I found a qualified Naturopath. I wanted to do the Pmeunoccocal (sp?) one as well, but he couldn't find a reputable supplier that he trusts so I haven't gotten that one yet. For some great info about this topic check out Dr. Isaac Golden's work and book

http://www.homstudy.net/research/index.htm

http://www.homstudy.net/publications/index.htm

[mkmoro311]

I bought a book about this and have yet to finish it, I would love to find a natropath in Atlanta. Do you have any advice on what to ask when looking for one?

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by mkmoro311

I bought a book about this and have yet to finish it, I would love to find a natropath in Atlanta. Do you have any advice on what to ask when looking for one?

check out here: http://www.naturopathic.org/findannd.php

you can do a search to look for one. If you are going specifically for nosodes make sure they have experience with htem. Not all ND's do nosodes/or homeoprophylaxis. If you are just going for other reasons for you child, make sure they have experience treating children.


You can also look for a homeopathic practitioner for nosodes...doesnt have to be a ND. Same questions would apply for these folks.

http://nationalcenterforhomeopathy.o...ctitioners.jsp

[mkmoro311]

Thanks, those sites are helpful! Out of curiosity, how much was it to get those treatments done?

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by mkmoro311

Thanks, those sites are helpful! Out of curiosity, how much was it to get those treatments done?

Well my insurance covered the office visit, the remedies varied. Nothing was more than 30 bucks

[mkmoro311]

Wow, insurance covered it, i am shocked!

[Marnica]

Many insurances cover ND's...homeopathic practitioners can be of a variety of different diciplines (DC's, ND's DO's, MD's which insurance also may cover) straight homeopaths are usually not covered.

[mkmoro311]

I checked around and the insurance thing seems tricky. I cannot find that Aetna covers a ND. Can I find a ND at a nutrutinal facility that has Dieticians so I can have the insurance billed to them?

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by mkmoro311

I checked around and the insurance thing seems tricky. I cannot find that Aetna covers a ND. Can I find a ND at a nutrutinal facility that has Dieticians so I can have the insurance billed to them?

Not sure. I guess you would have to ask Aetna is they bill by the facility or by which individual practitioner is seen. Also ask what they cover if one goes to an out of network provider. I know mine is covered at 80%. You have to pay up front and submit, but frankly I think good care is worth paying for!

[mkmoro311]

You are right about the good care being worth it! Aetna sucks, their out of network has a $4000. deductible!

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by mkmoro311

You are right about the good care being worth it! Aetna sucks, their out of network has a $4000. deductible!

that is outrageous!!!

[mkmoro311]

I know I guess thats why I only pay $150 a month for family coverage!

[Jen78fl]

Thanks everyone. I would actually like to take both my son and daughter to a pediatrician that has some experience with these things, but they seem hard to find...

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by Jen78fl

Thanks everyone. I would actually like to take both my son and daughter to a pediatrician that has some experience with these things, but they seem hard to find...

Yes MD's that have homeopathic experience are few and far between.

[tmaue]

My homeopath I took a class from didn't recommend them, but said that if you were going to do them, you would most likely benefit from only taking them in the event of a breakout in your area. So, if you where in a situation where you might be exposed to something, then your homeopath would find out the best remedy for most of the people who were being effected. Since not all people have the same symptoms when they get sick, not everyone would be protected by the same remedy, but the majority would.

Taking a nosode years before you might come into contact with something really would do you no good. It would really have to happen just before for it to work.

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by tmaue

My homeopath I took a class from didn't recommend them, but said that if you were going to do them, you would most likely benefit from only taking them in the event of a breakout in your area. So, if you where in a situation where you might be exposed to something, then your homeopath would find out the best remedy for most of the people who were being effected. Since not all people have the same symptoms when they get sick, not everyone would be protected by the same remedy, but the majority would.

Taking a nosode years before you might come into contact with something really would do you no good. It would really have to happen just before for it to work.

This is highly debated even within the homeopathic community....Take a look at Dr. Isaac Golden's research. There are ND's amd homeopaths that do recomend homeopathic phrophylaxis (not nec the nosodes) and there is plenty of eveidence to suggest it can be highly effective. But again there are those that don't reccomend it. As with eveything in every aspect of medicine alloptahic and natural, not everyone is in agreement!

[Jen78fl]

Gtyler, So, if a child comes down with a disease, like measles for example, nosodes can still be used to cure it or is it too late by then?

[GTyler]

Dear Jen
By this time the baby/child will have "symptoms" to present to the homeopath. These symptoms are used to take a case,only by taking this case can one prescribe a well indicated homeopathic remedy.
Its not one size fits all.....................
Homeopathy treats the individual "not the disease", 30 kids may have the measles but all 30 may need a different remedy.

[Jen78fl]

Thanks for that info.. Of course that makes sense that you have to have the symptoms first! lol Elisabeth, I am reading the book achieving and maintaining the simillimum... Its very good and I think I am learning alot from it. .Thanks for the recommendation!