The American Institute of Homeopathy

The American Institute of Homeopathy The AIH is the oldest national physicians' organization in the US. Since 1844, AIH has been the voice of the homeopathic medical profession.
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Established in 1844, the American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH) is the oldest national medical association in the United States. Our membership is open to licensed physicians (medical, osteopathic, and naturopathic), dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who have integrated homeopathic medicine into their practice. The AIH holds annual conferences as well as webinars. The AIH also publishes the American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine, a quarterly journal available in both digital and print formats.

02/11/2026
Allergic rhinitis (AR) impairs quality of life, with intranasal corticosteroids like fluticasone furoate as the standard...
02/10/2026

Allergic rhinitis (AR) impairs quality of life, with intranasal corticosteroids like fluticasone furoate as the standard of care (SOC). Individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) are increasingly used as adjuncts. Indian researchers recently undertook a study to evaluate whether an IHM combined with SOC improves clinical outcomes compared with SOC alone in moderate to severe AR.

Their findings?
Adding an IHM to SOC did not enhance clinical outcomes during the 12-week treatment but significantly better symptoms control and quality of life at 18 weeks, suggesting a sustained benefit for AR relapse. These findings support IHMs as potential adjunct for long-term AR management, warranting further investigation.

Source: Dixit, A., et al., Effect of Individualised Homeopathic Medicine as Adjunct to Fluticasone Furoate for Allergic Rhinitis: A Prospective, Randomised, Open-Label, Controlled Trial. Homeopathy. December 2025

Homeopathic Versus Conventional Drugs: A Fundamental Difference“...most conventional drugs typically target only one spe...
02/09/2026

Homeopathic Versus Conventional Drugs: A Fundamental Difference

“...most conventional drugs typically target only one specific receptor type, thereby suppressing specific symptoms without treating the person as an integrated whole system/network.”*

In other words, ordinary drug therapies target parts, with the goal of managing symptoms through suppression and palliation.

Which approach makes more sense logically? One that stimulates the entire organism to reset and re-establish equilibrium (heal), i.e., homeopathy; or an approach that focuses on only one part of the organism at a time, as if living organisms are made up of disparate, unconnected parts, simply managing symptoms and palliating?

*Bell IR, The Complexity of the Homeopathic Healing Response Part 2: The Role of the Homeopathic Simillimum as a Complex System in Initiating Recovery from Disease. Homeopathy 2020; 109(02): 051-064

What makes homeopathy unique and so effective?Homeopathy is based on the knowledge that illness is not a collection of i...
02/06/2026

What makes homeopathy unique and so effective?

Homeopathy is based on the knowledge that illness is not a collection of isolated faults to be silenced, but a meaningful expression of imbalance within a living, adaptive system. By addressing the person as a whole and working with the body’s innate capacity to reorganize and restore equilibrium (to heal), homeopathic treatment seeks resolution rather than management, resilience rather than dependence.

In this light, the choice between suppression and stimulation, between managing symptoms and supporting systemic healing, is not merely a clinical preference but a philosophical one. It asks us to consider whether lasting health is best achieved by overriding the body’s signals or by listening to them and responding in kind.

Many people worldwide suffer from sleep issues. In America alone, it's estimated that 50-70 million people struggle with...
02/05/2026

Many people worldwide suffer from sleep issues. In America alone, it's estimated that 50-70 million people struggle with this problem.

Researchers in Brazil recently published a small observational, longitudinal, prospective study of individuals 18 and over with insomnia treated homeopathically with 6 months of follow-up in the public healthcare service of Guarulhos, São Paulo.

Their findings?
"Homeopathic treatment significantly improved sleep quality and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression."

Source: Fujino FMSDC, Ribeiro AP, Antunes DC, Gomez RJ, Furtado GE, Colombo-Souza P. Sleep quality and levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in patients treated with homeopathy: a prospective study in the Brazilian public healthcare service. Sao Paulo Med J. 2025 Oct 27;143

Bedwetting is a very common problem in childhood. The prevalence rate varies from 3.5% to 56.4% in different geographica...
02/04/2026

Bedwetting is a very common problem in childhood. The prevalence rate varies from 3.5% to 56.4% in different geographical regions and countries.

Researchers in India recently published a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of children with this problem.

Their findings?
Individualized homeopathic treatment was found to be superior to placebos in reducing the frequency of bedwetting events in children. Independent replications are warranted to substantiate the findings.

Source: Junayed Akram, Arpita Basu, Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Soumya Bhattacharyya, Saima Shamim, Pintu Debnath, Rizwana Rahaman, Sourav Goswami, Usashi Nag, Priyanka Ghosh, Abdur Rahaman Shaikh, Chandrima Chatterjee, Munmun Koley, Subhranil Saha, Sangita Saha, Shyamal Kumar Mukherjee, A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of individualized homeopathic medicinal products in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children. EXPLORE, Volume 21, Issue 1, 2025

Are you a healthcare provider—or know one—looking to bring a truly personalized, holistic approach to patients?The Ameri...
02/03/2026

Are you a healthcare provider—or know one—looking to bring a truly personalized, holistic approach to patients?

The American Institute of Homeopathy, the oldest nationwide medical society in the U.S., has teamed up with the Academy of Homeopathy Education to deliver a course that equips doctors and licensed professionals to confidently incorporate homeopathy into clinical care.

🌿 Learn more: https://academyofhomeopathyeducation.com/acute-care-homeopathy-for-medical-professionals/

If Homeopathy Matters to You, This Moment Matters.Access to homeopathic medicine is being actively protected right now t...
02/02/2026

If Homeopathy Matters to You, This Moment Matters.

Access to homeopathic medicine is being actively protected right now through new legislation drafted by Americans for Homeopathy Choice – Action. To support the lawmakers championing this effort, the Homeopathy Medicine PAC has been established.

This is where our community makes a real difference.

By contributing —at any level you’re comfortable with (and even small contributions help)—you help ensure that legislators know their support for homeopathy is seen, valued, and needed. With the year coming to a close, timing is critical.

Every dollar donated goes directly toward political action. There is no overhead, no paid staff—this work is entirely volunteer-driven.

If you believe homeopathy deserves a voice in healthcare, please consider supporting this effort: 👉 https://homeopathicmedicinepac.org

For physicians and nurses who believe medicine should be both precise and personalized, homeopathy is worth a closer loo...
01/30/2026

For physicians and nurses who believe medicine should be both precise and personalized, homeopathy is worth a closer look.

1. It supports safer, lower-burden care when appropriate
For certain patients, especially those with polypharmacy concerns, pregnancy, pediatrics, or sensitivity to medications, homeopathy can reduce reliance on higher-risk interventions. It does not replace necessary medical care, but it can complement it in a way that respects safety, autonomy, and physiology.

2. It restores clinical curiosity and meaning
Many clinicians experience burnout early, not because they dislike medicine, but because care becomes rushed, fragmented, and algorithm-driven. Homeopathy reintroduces curiosity, time, and relationship into practice. For many clinicians, studying it rekindles why they entered healthcare in the first place.

3. It expands your professional identity rather than narrowing it
Studying homeopathy does not require abandoning evidence-based medicine or your license. It adds another lens through which to understand health and healing. Clinicians who integrate it thoughtfully often become more versatile, more collaborative, and more respected by patients seeking comprehensive care.

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Taken together—patient utilization, international integration, and clinical outcomes—there are several fact-based reason...
01/29/2026

Taken together—patient utilization, international integration, and clinical outcomes—there are several fact-based reasons physicians and nurses should consider studying homeopathy.

1. It strengthens what you already do well as a clinician
Homeopathy sharpens core clinical skills you already rely on: observation, pattern recognition, longitudinal thinking, and clinical judgment. It trains you to notice subtle shifts over time rather than only acute changes or lab values. Many clinicians find this makes them better diagnosticians and more confident decision-makers, even when they continue practicing conventional medicine.

2. It gives you tools for patients who are otherwise “stuck”
Every clinician eventually encounters patients with chronic symptoms, functional disorders, medication intolerance, or incomplete responses to standard treatment. Homeopathy offers a structured, non-suppressive approach for cases where conventional options are limited, exhausted, or not well tolerated. This can be especially meaningful in primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, women’s health, and chronic illness.

3. It aligns with patient-centered and trauma-informed care
Homeopathy requires deep listening and individualized assessment. For clinicians already committed to patient-centered, trauma-informed, or whole-person care, homeopathy fits naturally. Patients often feel more seen, understood, and engaged, which improves adherence, trust, and outcomes across all treatments you provide.

4. It supports safer, lower-burden care when appropriate
For certain patients, especially those with polypharmacy concerns, pregnancy, pediatrics, or sensitivity to medications, homeopathy can reduce reliance on higher-risk interventions. It does not replace necessary medical care, but it can complement it in a way that respects safety, autonomy, and physiology.

Historic Moment! PLEASE Help! TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!After seven years of relentless advocacy, sleepless nights, and thou...
01/28/2026

Historic Moment!
PLEASE Help! TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!

After seven years of relentless advocacy, sleepless nights, and thousands of grassroots voices speaking up, a bill to protect homeopathy has been introduced in Congress.

Please tell your Congressional representative and both your U.S. Senators to Support the Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act (HR 7050). It's called the Homeopathic Medicines Act, for short.

Americans for Homeopathy Choice Action has written the message for you. All you have to do is click, review, and send. Super quick. Super easy. And SUPER IMPORTANT!

Please act today! https://homeopathychoice.org/write-congress/

If Homeopathy Matters to You, This Moment Matters.Access to homeopathic medicine is being actively protected right now t...
01/28/2026

If Homeopathy Matters to You, This Moment Matters.

Access to homeopathic medicine is being actively protected right now through new legislation drafted by Americans for Homeopathy Choice – Action. To support the lawmakers championing this effort, the Homeopathy Medicine PAC has been established.

This is where our community makes a real difference.

By contributing—at any level you’re comfortable with—you help ensure that legislators know their support for homeopathy is seen, valued, and needed. With the year coming to a close, timing is critical.

Every dollar donated goes directly toward political action. There is no overhead, no paid staff—this work is entirely volunteer-driven.

If you believe homeopathy deserves a voice in healthcare, please consider supporting this effort:
👉 https://homeopathicmedicinepac.org

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