Summary
This column is intended to stimulate discussion on the pages of LINKS and to
share short formulated ideas and observations. Open is the keyword here:
open to any subject; write with an open mind and an open heart; favour
question marks over exclamation marks and be open to discussion. In a recent
publication of a systematic review, homeopathy – besides not having benefits
– is charged with causing harm. But “there is no evil without any positive
outcome” (Spanish proverb), and the debate on adverse effects might
illuminate the theme of primary effects, secondary effects and initial
reactions of (not only!) homeopathic remedies. The work of M. Z.
Teixeira – which makes adverse and rebound effects of conventional
medicines available for homeopathy – will help me to disentangle this spiny
subject.
Key words
Adverse effects - Primary effects - Secondary effects - Rebound effects - Initial reactions - M. Z. Teixeira
