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Levels of Health -The Second Volume of “The Science of Homeopathy” by George Vithoulkas Professor George Vithoulkas briefly mentions the premise of “The Levels of Health” in his main textbook, “The Science of Homeopathy”, published in 1977. After 57 years of experience and diligent observation in homeopathic practice, he presents the fully developed practical theory for application in everyday practice. “Levels of Health” is a highly original contribution to homeopathy and the medical field as a whole. Vithoulkas explains his concept of the twelve levels of health in detail, meticulously elaborating on the indications to which level a patient belongs. He delineates the possible reactions of the organism’s defense mechanism to homeopathic treatment – as well as what the reactions indicate. This volume provides formulas for the physician to recognize whether a patient is improving after the prescribed remedy, as well as the prognosis. It also gives invaluable advice to the practitioner for assessing the gravity and severity of cases. Levels of Health is the new pioneering theory: a vital component in homeopathic prescribing that all practitioners of homeopathy should embrace. The complete E-Learning Program from the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy by Professor George Vithoulkas is now available. Please visit http://www.vithoulkas.edu.gr for more details.
PREFACE
Introduction: The Practice of Homeopathy
- The Energy Complex of the Organism: Hahnemann’s “Vital Force”
- The Defense Mechanism and the Energy Complex
- Symptoms are Beneficial
- The Consequences of Suppressing Symptoms
- A Roadmap of Guiding Symptoms
- Evaluation of Prescription
- The Direction of Cure
Chapter 1: General Description of the Levels of Health
- Fluctuation of the Organism within the Same Level
Chapter 2: Prognosis and Life Expectancy
Chapter 3: Genetic Predisposition to Life Expectancy
Chapter 4: Implications of Susceptibility
- Natural Defense versus Bacterial Eradication
- Acute Illnesses Belong to Healthier Organisms
- Absence of Fever = Lack of Vitality
Chapter 5: Genetic Predisposition: Hahnemann’s Miasms
- Predisposition in Relation to Levels of Health
- Science of Sequential Remedies Required for Greater Predisposition
Chapter 6: The Definition and Importance of a Clear Remedy Pattern
Chapter 7: Potency Selection
- Repetition of Doses
- Indications for Potencies within Various Levels
Chapter 8: Antidotes to Homeopathic Treatment
- Pharmaceuticals and Vaccinations
- Recreational Drugs
- Coffee
- Severe Mental or Emotional Stresses
- Dental Treatment
- Wrong Repetition of Remedies
- Other Therapeutic Modalities
- Strong Odors
- Antidotal Factors upon the Remedy Itself
Chapter 9: Acute Diseases during Chronic Treatment
- Group A: Level One, Level Two and Level Three
- Group B: Level Four, Level Five and Level Six
- Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight and Level Nine
- Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven and Level Twelve
Chapter 10: The Management of Acute Conditions during the Treatment of a Chronic Condition
Appearance of an Acute Disease within the First Three Days after Taking a Remedy
- Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three
- Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
- Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight, Level Nine
- Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve
Appearance of an Acute Disease Seven to Fifteen Days after Taking the Remedy
- Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three
- Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
- Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight, Level Nine
- Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve
Appearance of an Acute Disease One Month after Taking the Remedy
- Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three
- Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
- Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight, Level Nine
- Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve
Appearance of an Acute Disease Six Months after Taking the Remedy
- Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three
- Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
- Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight, Level Nine
- Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve
Chapter 11: General Conclusions Concerning Acute Diseases during Chronic Treatment
- Clarification: Rules Are Not without Exceptions
Chapter 12: Remedy Reactions
- Formulating the Homeopathic Prognosis of a Case
- Parameters that Enable a Homeopath to Make a Three-Dimensional Evaluation of a Case
Chapter 13: Observations of Remedy Reactions and Posology Considerations
- Observation 1 Clear initial aggravation of the main physical complaint(s), the mental/ emotional symptoms and the energy level— followed by a quick, longlasting recovery
- Observation 2 The patient feels much better in every aspect, but there is little or no aggravation
- Observation 3 After an initial aggravation, the patient feels much better in every aspect, but some symptoms remain
- Observation 4 After an initial aggravation there is local and general amelioration, but new symptoms appear belonging to the remedy given
- Observation 5 The physical symptoms subside after an initial aggravation, but there has been no reaction on the mental– emotional plane or the energy level
- Observation 6 No initial aggravation: the patient reports being better but is not really well
- Observation 7 The patient’s main complaint has ameliorated without aggravation, but a new problem now emerges
- Observation 8 The patient’s original complaint is somewhat better, but new symptoms dominate the case, completing the remedy pattern
- Observation 9 Short aggravation followed by local and general amelioration, then partial relapse after one month
- Observation 10 Actual relapse one month after a positive reaction
- Observation 11 Temporary amelioration without initial aggravation, then a full relapse after one month
- Observation 12 Amelioration in certain areas without aggravation, but after some weeks the patient is worse than before (with or without a change of symptoms)
- Observation 13 No change in the case
- Observation 14 A reserved or shy patient who reports that nothing has changed
- Observation 15 Improvement of some minor physical symptom without any further changes in a reserved or intellectual patient
- Observation 16 Improvement of a minor physical symptom without any other changes in an extroverted patient
- Observation 17 The patient reports a deterioration, but there may have been some improvement in the past few days
- Observation 18 Steady aggravation of all symptoms
- Observation 19 Clear, long-lasting aggravation, followed by improvement for four to five days, then by continued deterioration
- Observation 20 The patient has been feeling worse for an entire month
- Observation 21 Over the course of the month, the chief complaint has become more severe, while other symptoms have improved
- Observation 22 The mental–emotional plane deteriorates, while the energy level and physical complaints are improved after an aggravation
Chapter 14: Obstacles to Homeopathic Treatment
Triggering Causes of Diseases
- Conflicts on the Physical Plane
- Conflicts on the Emotional Plane
- Conflicts on the Mental Plane
The Concept of Cure
1. Physical Blockages
A. Mechanical Obstacles
B. Chemical Obstacles
C. Obstacles Due to Previously Used Drugs or to Acute Infectious Diseases
D. Permanent Organ Damage
E. Case of People Suffering from an Undefined, General Physical Weakness
F. Miasmatic Obstacles
2. Emotional Blockages
A. Husband Syndrome
B. Deep Emotional Insecurities
C. Inescapable Family Situations
D. “Sinful” Habits
E. Emotional Death
3. Mental Blockages
A. Spiritual Seekers
B. Fixed Ideas
C. Intellectuality
D. Fear of Dependency
E. Severe Mental Disorders
Conclusion
Chapter 15: Summary of the Levels of Health
- Summary of Group A
- Summary of Group B
- Summary of Group C
- Summary of Group
