Homeopathy beats conventional medicine: fewer sick days and antibiotics in small children

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Eine Studie an 108 indischen Neugeborenen zeigt: Homöopathie reduziert Krankheitstage und Atemwegserkrankungen in den ersten 24 Lebensmonaten, erhöht die Körpergröße und senkt die Kosten.
A study of 108 Indian newborns shows that homeopathy reduces sick days and respiratory diseases in the first 24 months of life, increases body size and lowers the costs. (Symbolbild/natur.wiki)

Research published in December 2024 examines the effectiveness of homeopathic compared to conventional treatments in small children in the first 24 months of their lives. The aim of the study was to find out which treatment is more effective to treat acute diseases in the first years of life of the children. For this purpose, 108 newborn children in India were assigned either homeopathic or conventional medical care in order to monitor their health over a period of two years. If necessary, conventional medicine was also used in the homeopathic group.

Interestingly, the children in the homeopathic group had significantly fewer sick days and episodes of diseases, especially respiratory diseases over the entire duration of studies. In addition, the children in this group were larger, but not heavier. They also needed less frequent antibiotics, which was not only a positive effect on their health, but also the costs of the treatment. The study comes to the conclusion that homeopathic care, with conventional medicine in the background as a security network, is a safe and inexpensive primary form of childcare in the first two years of life.

possible future effects

These results could influence existing practice in pediatric health care. Since homeopathic treatments cause fewer costs and make fewer antibiotics necessary, you could become the first choice for the treatment of acute illnesses in early childhood, especially in areas with limited resources. If further studies support these results, health guidelines could support a broader application of homeopathic methods.

Basic terms and concepts

  • homeopathy : An alternative healing method based on the idea that certain natural substances that would cause a healthy symptoms can stimulate the self -healing powers for a patient.
  • conventional medicine : Also referred to as conventional medicine, this refers to medical practices that are generally recognized and scientifically supported.
  • RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial) : A clinical study in which the participants are divided into groups for treatment according to the random principle in order to objectively examine the effects of the treatments.
  • antibiotics : medication that can combat bacteria and heal infections, but can lead to resistance formation when using excessive use.
  • browser-based security database : an online system that is used to recreate and track of clinical studies.
  • Partial Eta Squared : A statistical measure that describes the size of an effect in an analysis.
  • CI (confidence interval) : An area of ​​values ​​used to clarify the uncertainty of an estimate in statistics.
  • rr (relative risk) : a statistical measure that compares the risk of an event in two different groups.

homeopathy exceeds conventional pediatric care for acute diseases in the first 24 months

The present study evaluates the effect of homeopathic versus conventional pediatric care in the treatment of acute diseases within the first 24 months of life. A total of 108 newborns were randomized with a gestational time of 37 to 42 weeks immediately after birth (1: 1) in order to receive either homeopathic or conventional primary care for acute diseases.

methodology

The study followed a pragmatic, randomized control group design. Conventional treatment was added to homeopathic care. Both clinicians and parents were not blinded. The effectiveness of the interventions was determined on the basis of the number of sick days, disease episodes and respiratory diseases.

results

  • children in the homeopathic group had a significant fewer days of sick leave (RR: 0.37, 95% KI: 0.24–0.58; p <0.001).
  • There were fewer disease episodes (RR: 0.53, 95% KI: 0.32–0.87; p = 0.013).
  • With regard to respiratory diseases, there were also fewer cases.
  • children who were treated homeopathically were significantly larger after 24 months (f (1, 97) = 8.92, p = 0.004), but not more difficult.
  • The need for antibiotics was lower and lower treatment costs were found.

discussion and conclusion

The results of the study indicate that homeopathic treatment, supported by conventional medicine as a security network, offers superior results in relation to the prevention of illness days, disease episodes and respiratory diseases in children in the first 24 months of life. The connection of an integrative approach could therefore be an advantage compared to pure conventional treatment.

This study offers important findings regarding the potential advantages of homeopathic approaches in primary care and underpins its secure and cost -effective application in the first years of life.

More details and complete research can be read in the corresponding publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39425766