In this wide-ranging but deeply grounded episode, Denise and Alastair step away from the tea (literally) and explore one of classical homeopathy’s most overlooked foundations: regimen. What begins with calf cramps and coffee evolves into a meaningful look at how lifestyle, vitality, and chronic disease are understood and addressed in both traditional texts and modern practice. Whether you’re a student in homeopathy school, a practicing clinician, or simply curious about the deeper teachings in homeopathy education, this episode offers a refreshing take on how caring for the body intersects with true healing.
“Regimen is such a big part of the Organon and in Chronic Diseases… Hahnemann talks so much about how important it is that we take care of these machines we live in.”
Hahnemann’s Lifestyle List: Still Relevant?
Denise and Alastair break down Hahnemann’s (at times hilarious) list of things to avoid during chronic treatment: asparagus, toothpaste, passionate play, and yes… veal parm. But the deeper question remains: Why did Hahnemann emphasize regimen so heavily? And how do we honor that today—without turning into lifestyle purists?
“If you're sick chronically and you want to get better, remove these medicinal things—so that the homeopath can see what's going on.
Lifestyle vs. Chronic Disease: How Much is Too Much?
What’s the difference between an indisposition and a true chronic miasm? When does removing sugar or gluten help—and when does it just mask deeper pathology?
They also explore cases complicated by overprescribing and the misunderstood line between symptom relief and suppression.
Clinical Reflection, Not Reductionism
This episode offers insight into how Denise and Al approach chronic cases today—from autoimmune complexity to managing sensory sensitivities and dietary confusion. They revisit the foundations of case analysis while acknowledging the real-world challenge of modern life.
“I think sometimes the lifestyle can be a ruse… when in reality it’s something they’re putting in their body that perhaps doesn’t agree with them.”
What Did Hahnemann Really Mean by Miasm?
From spontaneous generation to sponge provings, they dig into the philosophical and practical layers of Hahnemann’s evolving work—inviting listeners to think deeper, and not just follow formulas.
“Hahnemann reached that point where an entirely new set of medicaments was required.”
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Tune In Now If you’ve ever wrestled with what counts as an obstacle to cure—or how to work with modern sensitivities in a Hahnemannian framework—this episode is your invitation to dig deeper.
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