Homeopathy State and Regional Societies
Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association Website: www.healnet.com/AHIMA Contact Person: Bruce H. Shelton, M.D.(H), Secretary-Treasurer
The Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association (AHIMA) was founded in 1981 at the same time that Arizona enacted its Homeopathic Law, the most complete Integrative Medical Act in the 50 United states. Qualified MDs and DOs are licensed in Arizona to practice Classical Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chelation Therapy, Neuromuscular Integration, Nutrition and Electrodermal Screening under the supervision of a separate Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners. AHIMA is the organization that lobbies the state legislature to keep the law in force and represents the profession in all political regards. A weekly TV show to be aired nationwide on public TV is being planned. A website with information on membership and activities is maintained at www.healnet.com/AHIMA on the Internet. Meeting: Monthly. Publication(s): A newsletter for members, The Plagiarist.
California State Homeopathic Medical Society
169 E. El Roblar
Ojai, CA 93023
TEL: (805) 646-1495
FAX: (805) 646-8159
Contact Person: Richard E. Hiltner, M.D., D.Ht., President
169 E. El Roblar
Ojai, CA 93023
The California State Homeopathic Medical Society was founded in 1877 in response to the need for a professional association of homeopathic physicians. Today it is a non-profit, tax exempt, California corporation which has extended its membership to include the western United States. Meetings: Annually Publication(s): Western Homeopathic Newsletter, Quarterly
Illinois Homeopathic Medical Association
400 E 22nd Street, Suite F
Lombard, IL 60148
TEL: (630) 792-9311
FAX: (630) 792-9316
Contact Person:
Timothy W. Fior, M.D., D.Ht., President
400 E 22nd Street, Suite F
Lombard, IL 60148
Originally established in 1881 in Chicago (22 years before the Illinois State Medical Society), and reincorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1992, the IHMA is a professional organization open to M.D.'s and D.O.'s who are interested in homeopathy. Other licensed health practitioners are eligible for associate membership. The IHMA was formed to promote the science of homeopathic medicine, encourage homeopathic medical research, and establish standards of homeopathic medical education.
Meeting: Annual meeting in the Fall Publication(s): Homeopathy Medicine for the Whole Person. An informational brochure about homeopathy which also contains a listing of member physicians who practice homeopathy and a short list of local homeopathic pharmacies.
Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of New York:
Altamont, NY 12009
P.O. Box 530
TEL: (518) 861-8901
FAX: (518) 861-5901
Contact Person:
R. D. Whitmont, M.D.
Vice President for Membership
27 Woodland Road
Amenia, NY 12501
TEL: (914)373-8776
FAX: (914)373-7210
Established in 1862, the HMSSNY is a professional organization, open to M.D.'s and D.O.'s, formed for the advancement of homeopathic therapeutics. The society meets twice annually and distributes a newsletter to members. Meetings: Annual Meeting - April; Semi-annual Meeting - October Publication(s): Newsletter of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of New York
Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society, Inc.
Michael Garn, M.D., D.Ht., President
650 Graham Road Suite 101
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
TEL: (330) 923-3060
FAX: (330) 923-8675
Contact Person:
Doug Falkner, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
2475 Lee Blvd, Suite 1C
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
TEL: (216) 321-4400
The Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of Ohio was founded in Columbus in 1864. It has met continuously since, publishing transactions of its annual meetings in the 1800's and early 1900's. Originally incorporated in 1878, new articles were drawn up in 1993. It still meets each autumn along with the Southern and Michigan Homeopathic Medical Societies, with the Pennsylvania currently every other year and the AIH occasionally as co-sponsors. Meetings: Annual with the Southern and Michigan Homeopathic Medical Societies, bi-annually with the Pennsylvania, occasionally with AIH. Publication(s): The Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society Newsletter, Quarterly
Homeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Box 353
Palmyra, PA 17078-0353
TEL: (717) 838-9563
FAX: (717) 838-0377
Contact Person:
C. Edgar Sheaffer, V.M.D., Trustee
Box 353
Palmyra, PA 17078-0353
Established in 1865, the society was formed for the purpose of organizing and supporting the Homeopathic Medical profession in the state of Pennsylvania and advancing medical science. HMSSP membership is open to M.D.'s, D.O.'s, P.A.'s, C.R.N.P.'s, and R.Ph.'s, dentists and veterinarians. Meeting: Annual Meetings alternate with the joint OSHMS/SHMA Annual Autumn Homeopathic Conference and a meeting in Florida.Publication(s): The Hahnemannian. Published biannually for members and subscribers.
Southern Homeopathic Medical Association
10418 Whitehead Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
TEL: (703) 273-5250
FAX: (703) 273-1235
Contact Person:
Sandra M. Chase, M.D., D.Ht., Secretary/Treasurer 10418
Whitehead Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Established in 1885 in New Orleans, LA, officially incorporated in 1985 as a nonstock corporation in Virginia, the SHMA is a professional organization open to M.D.'s, D.O.'s, and dentists which was formed to promote homeopathic medicine, advance homeopathic education, and safeguard homeopathic practice in the Southern states. Meeting: Annual Meeting with the Ohio and Michigan State Homeopathic Medical Societies at the Annual Autumn Homeopathic Conference Publication(s): The Southern Letter. Published quarterly and mailed with the newsletter of the Ohio State Homeopathic Medical Society.
OTHER HOMEOPATHIC ORGANIZATIONS
Homeopathic Pharmacopœia Convention of the United
States 4974 Quebec Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
TEL: (202)362-8943
FAX: (202) 244-4292
Contact Person: John A. Borneman, III, President
P.O. Box 80185
Valley Forge, PA 19484 TEL: (610) 783-5124
FAX: (610) 783-5180
WHAT ARE HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES?
A homeopathic remedy is normally a single substance usually derived from a plant, an animal, or a mineral which is then subjected to a special procedure which brings out the medicinal properties of the original substance. There are currently about 2000 substances whose specific effects on the body have been recorded. Examples are charcoal, salt, poison ivy, snake poisons, etc.
Homeopaths have discovered by experience that the effect of homeopathic medicines is strengthened dramatically upon successive dilutions and vigorous shaking between each dilution. The final dilution is very high (ranging from 1 part in 1000 to 1 part in 10^60 and above). It is this use of high dilutions that has given rise to controversy. Many conventional doctors claim that homeopathy functions only as a placebo. However, several controlled clinical studies have been performed by medical researchers, showing that homeopathy is an effective method of treatment for many diseases. The best summary of research can be found in a study published in the British Medical Journal. Its authors are not homeopaths but medical school professors asked by the Dutch government to review existing research: "Clinical Trials of Homeopathy.", Kleijnen, Jos, Knipschild, Paul, et al., British Medical Journal, Feb 9, 1991, v302, n6772, p516(8). Another, more recent, study showed that homeopathy is decidedly different in its action from a placebo and can be found in the Dec 20, 1994 issue of the British medical journal Lancet.
The following organisations can help you locate a homeopathic physician in your area. The NCH lists homeopaths of all types, while the IFH only lists homeopaths practicing classical homeopathy. You can also consult the database of classical homeopaths maintained by Steven Waldstein
The National Center for Homeopathy
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 306
Alexandria VA 22314
tel (703) 548-7790
email: nchinfo@igc.apc.org
A non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting homeopathy in the United States through education, publication, research, and membership services. Membership is $40/year and includes the Directory of Practitioners and Study Groups, and the monthly magazine Homeopathy Today. An information packet, including the Directory, is available for $6.
American Institute of Homeopathy
925 East 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
tel (303) 321-4105 Conferences, journal, referrals.
Homeopathic Educational Services
2124 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-649-0294
510-649-0294 fax
800-359-9051 (orders only)
Books, tapes, consumer information, medicine kits.
International Foundation for Homeopathy
P.O. Box 7
Edmonds, WA
tel (206) 776-4147 Training, magazine, referrals.
Hahnemann Medical Clinic
1918 Bonita Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-524-3117
Consultations, training.
Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
P.O. Box 12488
Portland, OR 97212
tel (503) 795-0579
North American Society of Homoeopaths
4712 Aldrich Avenue
Minneapolis
MN 55409
British Institute of Homeopathy - USA
P.O. Box 1517
Spring Valley, CA. 91979
tel (310)306-5408
email: educate@homeopathy.com
The Chiropractic Academy of Homeopathy (publishers of 'The Prover')
6536 Stadium Drive
Zephyrhills, Florida 33540
tel (813) 782-2690
fax (813) 782-3275
email: DANdc1@aol.com
Veterinary Organisations
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
2214 Old Emmorton Road
Bel Air, Md 21014
phone: 410-569-0795
Academy for Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH)
1283 Lincoln Street
Eugene, OR 97401
phone: 503-342-7665
International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy U.S. Contact:
Susan G. Wynn, DVM
334 Knollwood Lane Woodstock, GA 30188 tel 770-516-5954 email:
Naturopathy
American Naturopathic Medical Association - "Founded in 1981, American Naturopathic Medical Association is a nonprofit, scientific, educational, organization, dedicated to exploring new frontiers of mind, body, medicine and health." Convention information, legislation and litigation updates, articles, membership information. http://www.anma.net/ The Council on Naturopathic Registration and Accreditation, Inc. - The CNRA (Washington, DC) was created as a nonprofit organization for the purpose of promoting traditional naturopathic techniques, recognizing trained and degreed practioners, and certifying to the public the credentials of naturopathic doctors. The Council on Naturopathic Registration and Accreditation was created as a nonprofit organization for the purpose of promoting traditional naturopathic techniques, recognizing trained and degreed practitioners, as well as ertifying to the public the credentials of naturopathic doctors. Contact the Director of the CNRA: director(at)cnra.org