Evolution of the Concept of Miasms in Homeopathy

Summary

In recent years the concept of miasms has been deepened leading to a newly proposed understanding that views miasms as guiding forces in the process of evolution. Simultaneously modern DNA science has discovered epigenetics as a process of genetic change. Together these developments underline the importance of the concept of miasms in the theory and practice of health care.

Key words

Miasms - Epigenetics - Evolution - Epidemic diseases - Trauma - Intoxication - Chronic diseases

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