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April 2006. The Phoenix Rises: How Homeopathy Continues to Survive & Thrive (Vol. 11, #1)
Can Medical Astrology Aid in the Discovery of the Homeopathic Medicine?
Few subjects are as controversial as medical astrology. When one considers that virtually all of ancient as well as some of the present day medical systems such as Ayurvedic, and other indigenous complementary and alternative systems use medical astrology, one should take a serious look at its potential.
Few subjects are as controversial as medical astrology. When one considers that virtually all of ancient as well as some of the present day medical systems such as Ayurvedic, and other indigenous complementary and alternative systems use medical astrology, one should take a serious look at its potential. The famous psychiatrist Carl Jung, MD is well-known for his advocacy of its use in psychiatry.
Often spoken of as the first to really delineate the Law of Similars, Paracelsus, was a Swiss physician born in 1493. He was well-acquainted with medical astrology.
Most modern physicians who had/have a passion for medical astrology were/are also homeopaths. In the United States H. L. Cornell, MD was the author of “Astrology and the Diagnosis of Disease” in 1918. His Magnum Opus, Encyclopedia of Medical Astrology [958 pages] published in 1933, [now in its 3rd edition] is an essential book in this area.
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Richard Hiltner , MD, DHt, of Ojai, CA, has been practicing medicine for 36 years specializing in homeopathy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture. He was board certified in homeopathy in 1978 and graduated from the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in 1988. For 12 years, he’s been President of the California Homeopathic Medical Society and Editor of its journal. For 6 years, he has been U.S. National Vice-President to the International League of Homeopathic Medical Doctors (Liga).