What is ICR?
The Institute of Clinical Research in Mumbai was
founded in 1975 by Dr. M.L. Dhawale
Dhawale proposed the concept of “Standardization of individualization ” of homeopathic practice.
It means standardization of the procedures that
guide a homeopath in his clinical functioning.
This is somewhat a paradox as homeopathic
practice demands continual individualization of the
patient, leading to each homeopath functioning in
their own individualistic way.
What Differentiates the ICR way from other forms
of Hahnemannian Homeopathy?
I . Anion Cation Synthetic Prescribing
In 1975 Dhawale expanded the concept of
prescribing poorly proven mineral based medicines
by combining well proven anions and cations. This
was later taken up by Sankaran and Scholten.
II. Percieving Constitution
The constitution is a resultant of the assimilation of
the environmental circumstance in response to
the genetic plan, which thereby becomes
programmed. The resulting constitution represents
modified susceptibility and sensitivity from the
original with which we begin life. We can observe
the constitution through various attributes both
mental and physical and how they change in
response to the environment. These together give
us a ready identification of the “constitutional type”,
it is the position in which the organism is most
stable; it manifests maximal resistance to all
disturbing influences from the environment. This
therefore, represents the State of Health, of Stable
Equilibrium.
it is the best that could be achieved given the
environmental circumstance and the inherited
reactivity:
maximal stability with the advantages as
well as disadvantages displayed adequately.
By focusing on constitutional attributes in
homeopathic remedy selection we are able to
eliminate peripheral aspects in case analysis and
synthesis allowing for clearer perception of the
genius of the case.
III. MIASMS : A PhenomenologicaL
Understanding Of Disease.
Throughout the homoeopathic literature there have
been numerous explanations of the concept
of miasm. Many of them are unfortunately are not
followed by effective implementation at the bedside.
We could regard miasms as Pre-Dispositions to ill-health brought about through hereditary
genetic influences or due to long term deleterious
consequences of certain past illnesses. They leave
the system either in a depleted state or with
enhanced/morbific influences from the environment
cause it to react in a typical, specific morbid
manner. Further, this morbidity itself perpetuates
itself through a progressive disorder through
alterations in Susceptibility.
The Miasmatic influence is a continuous spectrum
with alterations that correspond to the change of
phase denoted by appropriate changes in the
activity index (Psora hyper, Sycotic :hypo, Tub
hyper, Syph hypo and degeneration).
By utilising miasms in case analysis and treatment
we are able to tackle states of Reaction Poor that
would be otherwise more difficult to manage. .
IV. Percieving An Object : Structure, Form,
Function, Over Time.
The concept of totality is central to the practice of
Hahnemannian homoeopathy. Appreciation of
totality demands logical and analytical steps that
can help to integrate and synthesize the data
collected from the patient.
The operational application of the concepts of
structure, form, function and time in a clinical
situation need to be understood so that the
appreciation of the totality meets laid-down
standards and hence is comprehensive as well as
comprehensible.
Understanding Structure, Form and Function over
Time an analytical tool which helps in tre further
integration and synthetic understanding of the
totality of a given object, disease, Miasm or
remedy.
V. Defining Bogers Approach
The ICR have been leaders in refining Boger’s
Approach to homeopathic case analsis. This
approach incorporates the following: Evolution of
portrait of disease, Time dimension, Tissue affinity
and Pathological generals.
VI. Standardisation Of Individualization
Standardisation of Individualisation is be
necessary to reduce subjectivity of the homeopath,
is allows us to evolve towards the ‘unprejudiced
observer’ . The ICR place strong emphasis upon
training the homeopath to Totality Consistently.
This requires:
Sensitivity, empathy, capacity of resolution as well
as discrimination. Idealistic bent of mind, strong
determination, disciplined mind, development of
objectivity through phenomenological observation to
minimize the influence of subjectivity and to protect
the integrity of method.
Reading:
Dhawale M. L. Editor. ICR Symposium volumes.
Integrated Hahnemanian Totality. .
:
The Institute of Clinical Research in Mumbai was
founded in 1975 by Dr. M.L. Dhawale
Dhawale proposed the concept of “Standardization of individualization ” of homeopathic practice.
It means standardization of the procedures that
guide a homeopath in his clinical functioning.
This is somewhat a paradox as homeopathic
practice demands continual individualization of the
patient, leading to each homeopath functioning in
their own individualistic way.
What Differentiates the ICR way from other forms
of Hahnemannian Homeopathy?
I . Anion Cation Synthetic Prescribing
In 1975 Dhawale expanded the concept of
prescribing poorly proven mineral based medicines
by combining well proven anions and cations. This
was later taken up by Sankaran and Scholten.
II. Percieving Constitution
The constitution is a resultant of the assimilation of
the environmental circumstance in response to
the genetic plan, which thereby becomes
programmed. The resulting constitution represents
modified susceptibility and sensitivity from the
original with which we begin life. We can observe
the constitution through various attributes both
mental and physical and how they change in
response to the environment. These together give
us a ready identification of the “constitutional type”,
it is the position in which the organism is most
stable; it manifests maximal resistance to all
disturbing influences from the environment. This
therefore, represents the State of Health, of Stable
Equilibrium.
it is the best that could be achieved given the
environmental circumstance and the inherited
reactivity:
maximal stability with the advantages as
well as disadvantages displayed adequately.
By focusing on constitutional attributes in
homeopathic remedy selection we are able to
eliminate peripheral aspects in case analysis and
synthesis allowing for clearer perception of the
genius of the case.
III. MIASMS : A PhenomenologicaL
Understanding Of Disease.
Throughout the homoeopathic literature there have
been numerous explanations of the concept
of miasm. Many of them are unfortunately are not
followed by effective implementation at the bedside.
We could regard miasms as Pre-Dispositions to ill-health brought about through hereditary
genetic influences or due to long term deleterious
consequences of certain past illnesses. They leave
the system either in a depleted state or with
enhanced/morbific influences from the environment
cause it to react in a typical, specific morbid
manner. Further, this morbidity itself perpetuates
itself through a progressive disorder through
alterations in Susceptibility.
The Miasmatic influence is a continuous spectrum
with alterations that correspond to the change of
phase denoted by appropriate changes in the
activity index (Psora hyper, Sycotic :hypo, Tub
hyper, Syph hypo and degeneration).
By utilising miasms in case analysis and treatment
we are able to tackle states of Reaction Poor that
would be otherwise more difficult to manage. .
IV. Percieving An Object : Structure, Form,
Function, Over Time.
The concept of totality is central to the practice of
Hahnemannian homoeopathy. Appreciation of
totality demands logical and analytical steps that
can help to integrate and synthesize the data
collected from the patient.
The operational application of the concepts of
structure, form, function and time in a clinical
situation need to be understood so that the
appreciation of the totality meets laid-down
standards and hence is comprehensive as well as
comprehensible.
Understanding Structure, Form and Function over
Time an analytical tool which helps in tre further
integration and synthetic understanding of the
totality of a given object, disease, Miasm or
remedy.
V. Defining Bogers Approach
The ICR have been leaders in refining Boger’s
Approach to homeopathic case analsis. This
approach incorporates the following: Evolution of
portrait of disease, Time dimension, Tissue affinity
and Pathological generals.
VI. Standardisation Of Individualization
Standardisation of Individualisation is be
necessary to reduce subjectivity of the homeopath,
is allows us to evolve towards the ‘unprejudiced
observer’ . The ICR place strong emphasis upon
training the homeopath to Totality Consistently.
This requires:
Sensitivity, empathy, capacity of resolution as well
as discrimination. Idealistic bent of mind, strong
determination, disciplined mind, development of
objectivity through phenomenological observation to
minimize the influence of subjectivity and to protect
the integrity of method.
Reading:
Dhawale M. L. Editor. ICR Symposium volumes.
Integrated Hahnemanian Totality. .
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