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

Radmila Razlog; Janice Pellow; Reshma Patel; Marelize Caminsky; Hertzog Johannes van Heerden

doi:10.1016/j.hsag.2016.06.006

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

Radmila Razlog, Janice Pellow, Reshma Patel, Marelize Caminsky, Hertzog Johannes van Heerden

Complementary Medicine

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	294-302
Number of pages	9
Journal	Health SA Gesondheid
Volume	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsag.2016.06.006
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016

Keywords

Binge eating
Case studies
Homeopathy

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Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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