One doctor's story

June 19, 2006

by William Shevin MD, DHt

In 1979 I left my medical practice of six years, frustrated with the limitations of modern medicine. Looking for a new approach, I moved to Connecticut to work in a holistic health center, intending to focus on nutrition, stress control, and visualization. There I met a woman who had studied homeopathy abroad. With no faith in the method, I asked her to consult on a difficult patient, one with severe bleeding, thyroid inflammation, angina pectoris, and several other problems.

Specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital had sent the patient back to me saying, in effect, "Do the best you can. We don't know what to tell you." To the homeopath, her intense cravings for ice cream and salt, her fear of thunderstorms, her bleeding tendency and sympathetic nature indicated the use of Phosphorus. Not believing that it could help, but since a common nutrient in a low dose couldn't hurt, we commenced treatment. I was astonished at the good results and wanted to see more.

Since then I have studied and learned how to apply the method. I have seen it work, even in serious conditions, as have thousands of doctors and laypersons worldwide for the past 200 years. The low cost of the medications and the rarity of adverse reactions make it preferable, in most cases, to modern drugs. Furthermore, because the medicines are inexpensive, safe, and easy to use, laypersons can learn to handle many common illnesses for which people seek medical help. The resulting savings in costs and the increase in personal independence are what health care in this country needs now.

The National Center for Homeopathy exists to spread the knowledge of this healing art among the professional and lay communities. I urge you to join us.