In the world of medicine, an increasing body of evidence suggests that our bodies regulate themselves through mechanisms far more complex than simple biochemical reactions or electrical impulses alone. The human body can be seen as a dynamic, adaptive system with multiple feedback loops operating across different levels — biochemical, neurological, electromagnetic, psychological and even quantum (as some emerging fields propose). It appears capable of responding to extremely subtle signals, which can shift the organism’s entire focus. This dynamic ability has been referred to, borrowing a term from a colleague of mine, as regulatory capacity.

When regulatory capacity is low, a wider range of factors can negatively impact our wellbeing and vitality — from past traumas to environmental conditions such as weather, toxins, and obviously the exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). In such states, the body prioritizes survival, often conserving energy by shutting down or limiting functions it considers non-essential.

Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, proposed over two centuries ago that the body’s regulatory imbalances could be corrected using “like-for-like” subtle signals — an idea that modern research into fields like hormesis (where small doses of a stressor can have a positive adaptive effect) supports. He also has introduced the concept of miasms. There is, of course, a significant role played by human input and experience in applying these methods effectively. Whether this human input aligns perfectly with natural processes remains a question open to debate. However, it is notable that therapeutic success has been observed not only in humans but also in animals, such as dogs and horses — cases where the placebo effect is harder to argue for.

Recent studies, such as those exploring biofield science and ultra-weak photon emissions from the body, provide intriguing hints that the organism may be sensitive to extremely fine-tuned energetic interactions (van Wijk, 2014; Rubik, 2002; and Fritz-Albert Popp). These findings support the notion that subtle regulatory signals could influence biological systems in ways conventional science is only beginning to grasp.

In classical homeopathy, miasms represent underlying patterns of chronic disease that influence a person’s long-term health. The theory suggests that many illnesses are not isolated incidents but the expression of deeper inherited tendencies. The three primary miasms identified by Hahnemann are Psora, Syphilis, and Sycosis, each associated with different kinds of physical and emotional symptoms.

Modern homeopaths continue to explore the role of miasms in clinical practice, sometimes expanding the original classification to include newer categories like the Tubercular and Cancer miasms.

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I’ve recently read an interesting text – “Miasmatic Symptoms”, an excerpt from Dr.-Ing. Joachim-F. Grätz’s work on classical homeopathy, specifically dealing with typical symptoms associated with miasms: Psora, Sycosis, Syphilis, and Tuberculosis. The text presented a comprehensive overview of recurring symptoms observed in chronic diseases, intended to guide homeopathic diagnosis and treatment. It explained that these miasmatic conditions often arise from infections, genetic inheritance, or medical interventions like vaccinations and surgeries. Notably, the document warns that the list is not exhaustive but focuses on prominent, recurring patterns.

Sycosis is characterized by chronic infections, particularly of the urogenital tract, persistent microbes, genital warts, and a tendency toward cyst formation and rheumatic diseases. Psychological symptoms like hypochondria, guilt, and panic disorders are also highlighted. It describes how sycotic conditions may manifest in infants as colic, digestive disturbances, and respiratory issues, often linked to a sour body odor or fungal infections. The text heavily critiqued modern medical interventions, emphasizing how surgeries, antibiotics, and vaccinations can exacerbate or suppress sycotic miasms, resulting in chronic illnesses or complicated recovery processes.

Syphilitic miasm is associated with destructive tendencies at physical and psychological levels, including ulcers, bone deformities, severe mental disorders, and congenital abnormalities like clubfoot or cleft palate. It also outlines neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s as potential syphilitic expressions. Emotional manifestations include stubbornness, depression, and tendencies toward violence or suicide. Physical markers include skin lesions, night-time worsening of symptoms, and various deformities of bones and teeth. The document stressed how congenital syphilis can present through a range of severe developmental abnormalities in children.

Tubercular miasm, or tuberculinism, combines latent syphilitic and active psoric tendencies, showing a predisposition for respiratory diseases such as frequent bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma. It also describes physical signs like delayed growth, hernias, rickets, and distinctive facial features. Emotional symptoms include a strong desire for change (travel), mood swings, and fears. The document notes that tubercular individuals often react poorly to vaccines and cold weather, and it suggests a hereditary connection, particularly where tuberculosis was present in family history. Behavioral traits, metabolic disturbances, and specific skin conditions are also part of the tubercular symptom profile.

Psora miasm, believed to arise from suppressed skin diseases (especially scabies) and linked to a deep-seated susceptibility to chronic disease. It was not part of the document, but it is seen as the “mother of all chronic diseases” in homeopathic theory.

Dr. Grätz suggests that modern medicine and lifestyle have significantly altered and intensified miasmatic patterns. He emphasizes that interventions like vaccinations, antibiotics, surgeries, and invasive medical treatments often suppress natural disease processes instead of allowing the body to heal naturally. According to him, this suppression does not eliminate the underlying disease tendencies but instead pushes them deeper into the organism, leading to chronic and more complex disease expressions.

He particularly criticizes vaccinations for contributing to what he calls sycotization — the deepening of the sycotic miasm in both individuals and across generations. Grätz argues that many chronic illnesses today, such as autoimmune disorders, allergies, persistent viral infections (like herpes), and even mental health crises, are exacerbations of suppressed or aggravated miasmatic conditions due to modern medical practices.

Moreover, Grätz points out that environmental factors like pollution, processed foods, emotional stress, and the overall acceleration of life (constant pressure and lack of rest) have weakened constitutional strength, making individuals more prone to miasmatic diseases. Chronic stress, he notes, particularly worsens psoric conditions, leading to a surge in psychosomatic illnesses, hypersensitivities, and neurotic disorders.

Finally, he warns that the modern approach to surgical removal of symptoms — such as excising warts, tonsils, or even reproductive organs — without addressing the underlying miasmatic terrain, results in more severe diseases shifting deeper into vital organs or the psyche, often making them harder to treat later.

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This has led me to a different way of thinking. In the typical application of integrative medicine, the focus often begins with detoxification, supplementation, and dietary changes. However, what should perhaps come first is shielding the body from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and minimizing reliance on modern medical interventions—unless those interventions are life-saving or temporarily necessary due to one’s current mental or emotional state.

In this revised approach, detoxification, supplementation, and dietary shifts become secondary. The primary focus shifts toward restoring the body’s regulatory capacity by addressing deep-seated miasmatic influences. This is not a straightforward path. It demands a profound and sustained transformation in how we live, think, and interact with our environment.

Moreover, unless a particular intervention is truly essential to preserve life, we should approach even beneficial practices—like aggressive detoxification—with caution. Pushing the body too hard, too soon, without restoring its underlying capacity to self-regulate, may do more harm than good.

I’ll continue exploring homeopathy, especially now with so much research available at hand. In response to the common claim that there are no double-blind studies on homeopathy, here are a few key highlights that show otherwise:

• Linde et al., 1997 – Meta-Analysis in The Lancet – This comprehensive meta-analysis evaluated 89 placebo-controlled clinical trials of homeopathy. The authors found that the combined odds ratio was 2.45 (95% CI: 2.05 to 2.93) in favor of homeopathy, suggesting a statistically significant effect beyond placebo. Even after adjusting for publication bias, the odds ratio remained significant at 1.78 (95% CI: 1.03 to 3.10). The study concluded that the clinical effects of homeopathy are not entirely due to placebo effects.
  
• Mathie et al., 2014 – Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – This systematic review focused on randomized placebo-controlled trials of individualized homeopathic treatments. The analysis included 32 trials and found that individualized homeopathy was associated with significantly greater treatment effects than placebo. The authors concluded that the findings provided some evidence that individualized homeopathic treatments may have a beneficial effect beyond placebo.​
  
• Mathie et al., 2017 – Systematic Review of Non-Individualized Homeopathy – In this study, the authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of non-individualized (standardized) homeopathic treatments. The results indicated a small but statistically significant effect of homeopathy over placebo. The authors noted that while the effect size was modest, it was consistent across various studies, suggesting that non-individualized homeopathic treatments may have a therapeutic effect beyond placebo.​

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It would be remiss not to address a growing question in contemporary practice: what about the newer, more speculative homeopathic remedies? The landscape of homeopathy has certainly evolved, and not always in ways that sit comfortably with tradition. Some experienced homeopaths voice valid concerns about moving too far from the scientific grounding and clinical insights shaped over centuries. And rightly so.

This tension was especially apparent in a recent conversation I had around the use of homeopathic shungite—a remedy touted to “cancel out” the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). While I have no fundamental objection to people experimenting or exploring new remedies, particularly for short-term relief or long-term support of miasmatic improvements and the enhancement of the body’s regulatory capacity, I believe there’s an important boundary that must be respected.

Homeopathy, at its heart, is subtle signal medicine. It doesn’t block, shield, or neutralize in the conventional sense. It’s about initiating a change—nudging the body’s self-regulating mechanisms toward balance, not walling it off from reality. When we start assigning homeopathic remedies the role of environmental armor—something to “cancel out” 5G, Wi-Fi, or generally EMFs—we risk losing the most vital element of this system: the process of observation, application, response, and adjustment.

If your goal in using homeopathy is to eliminate the need to think critically about your environment, or worse—to override it with a single remedy—you may be stepping outside the point of homeopathy altogether. In short, if you’re trying to use a 30C remedy as your personal Faraday cage… you might be in the wrong line of work.

Because in homeopathy, the point isn’t to cancel the noise—it’s to teach the orchestra to play in tune. (and to add, a tune, we as humans, likely, may not ever be able to fully understand)