A study of 200 patients suffering from hypersensitivity illnesses, including asthma, eczema, urticaria, hay fever and other allergies, showed that homeopathy was at least as effective as conventional treatment. The study, which was retrospective and comparative, looked at the experienced effect in everyday clinical practice of general practitioners and classical homeopaths. Where most patients who were treated by medical doctors experienced an aggravation of their symptoms when stopping conventional drugs, only 1/3 of patients in the homeopathy group experienced such an aggravation (P = 0.002). Only one patient on conventional treatment experienced improvement of symptoms after stopping medication, compared to improvement in 2/3 of homeopathy patients. Patients in the homeopathy group reported a larger improvement in their general state of health, with 57% improving, compared to 24% in the conventional group (difference P = 0.004). Homeopathy patients also experienced more positive change in their psychological state (P<0.0001). For quality of life 53% in the homeopathy group improved, compared to 15 % in the conventional group. Launsø L, Kimby CK, Henningsen I, Fønnebø V. An exploratory retrospective study of people suffering from hypersensitivity illness who attend medical or classical homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy (2006) 95, 7380.
WHAO international will provide its members with more research information in following newsletters

THE THEME FOR 2010 IS "HOMEOPATHY FOR MENTAL HEALTH"

Since Homeopathy is treating the patient in a holistic way any treatment will affect all areas (body, mind and soul) of a human being. Nevertheless more and more people are suffering from conditions which can be summarised as "mental" or "emotional" complaints like sleeping or eating disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, problems to concentrate, ADHS and others. The reasons are various and Homeopathy is an effective alternative without side effects to Prozac, Ritalin and tranquillizers.
The board of WHAO together with you will decide on a slogan after WHAW 2009. Please note that we are aware of the fact that this is a "hot" topic. We are suggesting that you will find out what is most appropriate and effective for your country.

NEWS FROM THE BOARD

Chairwoman Christine LiebingGabel has attended the conference of "Homeopaths World Wide" which took place on the 21rst of June in Hamburg. HWW has been founded newly to coordinate the work of "Homeopaths without borders" in several countries which are already working very successfully in various projects.

Christine LiebingGabel together with Hripsime Papayan and Haritun Kurtcuoglu from Armenia

NEWS FROM THE WEBSITE

After more than two years of working for WHAO website we have changed to a new webmaster. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the previous board members We´d like to thank Valerie Sadovsky for all the work she has done for WHAO. We wish her all the best and hope that she will stay in touch with WHAO.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new webmaster Elisheva Szeintuch Welcome Sheva and have a good start!!

NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD !!

Gabrielle Traub: Vital Force Radio on air !!! It is internet radio and can be heard anywhere around the world. The show is not exclusive to Homeopathy. It covers Homeopathy, integrative/holistic medicine and Green Energy. My plan is to make the topic broader to attract a larger audience, but will be plugging in Homeopathy into EVERY show. When: The show will air live on the first Thursday of every month Time: 910am PST If you miss the show, you may listen to the archives at any time.

Dr. Tariq Khan WHAO Pakistan

has been awarded with a gold medal and a certificate of appreciation from Registration consul of Homeopathy UK (www.mrch.org.uk)and Hahnemann college of Homeopathy London (www.hchuk.com) on his services to Homeopathy and selfless Humanitarian work in devastating earthquake in 2005 in Pakistan.

From left to right: Dr Shashi Mohan Sharma, Principal Hahnemann college of Homeopathy-London, , Aaron Kenneth Ward-Atherton (Lord of Witley and Hurcott in the Manors of Witley & Hurcott), Dr Tariq Khan, Mr Charles Tankard Hahnemann (7th generation grandson of Dr Samuel Hahnemann)
This Ceremoney was held on 26th Sep 2008, and hosted by The Lord King of West Bromwich at Cholmondeley Room,House of Lords,Palace of Westminister,London.

Dr.M. Ahmed WHAO Bangladesh

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Bangladesh has nominated Dr.M.Ahmed as the Member of the reconstituted Bangladesh Homeopathy Board. We are wishing Dr. M. Ahmed success in his work for the benefit of Homeopathy.

Important information about the use of the Logo

We would like to ask you to use the WHAW logo wherever it is possible on your promotional material. Please note that the logo should not be altered or changed in any way. The logo should always be used with the wording around it. The wording itself can be translated into any national language. The logo has been created by Angela Hair and her husband from New Zealand and has been kindly given to WHAO.

Last but not least

Dear Colleagues, We would like to thank you for your contributions and all your efforts in making homeopathy better known and understood.
For the year 2009 we wish you all the best, health for you and your loved ones, success and happiness.

The board
Indrani Meier, Nele Pintelon, Martin de Munck, Christine LiebingGabel