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

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. Indi...

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Published in:	Health SA = SA Gesondheid Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 294 - 302
Main Authors:	Razlog, Radmila, Caminsky, Marelize, Patel, Reshma, Pellow, Janice, van Heerden, Hertzog Johannes
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 01-01-2016
Subjects:	Binge eating Case studies Homeopathy
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	1025-9848 2071-9736
DOI:	10.1016/j.hsag.2016.06.006