India Makes Way for Homeopathic Research

Aside from previously operating as an associate editor for Alternative Medicine Review, Dr. Timothy Francis manages his own private chiropractic practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. For over 30 years, Dr. Timothy Francis has been lecturing students on the advantages of homeopathy, an alternative form of medicine.

Due in large part to its successful treatment of chronic diseases such as allergies, asthma, migraines, ulcers, and even some cases of cancer, homeopathy is growing in popularity around the world, particularly in India, which manufactures a growing number of homeopathic remedies. Consequently, India’s president recently highlighted the need for further research into improving homeopathy’s effectiveness as an alternative form of medicine at a recent conference.

He specified undertakings like increasing the number of research centers as a means of achieving this objective. He also mentioned not only involving general practitioners by forming a research cadre in both public and private sectors for clinical research, but also updating homeopathic books. Moreover, he emphasized various financial provisions that would be provided by the government.

These improvements can strengthen homeopathy, thereby enabling health care practitioners to benefit humankind by identifying and treating chronic ailments with relative ease.

Dr. Francis was the first in North America to integrate homeopathy and applied kinesiology in which he correlated homeopathic remedies with muscles.

International College of Applied Kinesiology Diplomate Certification

Dr. Timothy D. Francis is an internationally recognized expert on applied kinesiology, with three decades of combined experience. Currently, Dr. Timothy D. Francis is a private practice physician and a global lecturer at the International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK), of which he is a diplomate.

Established in 1976, the IKAC-USA is a professional organization that promotes the practice of kinesiology through professional development, education, and research. The organization is international in scope, with chapters in Germany, Italy, the UK, Scandinavia, Australia, Canada, and BeNeLux. In addition, the ICAK administers the diplomate status certification to members who successfully complete an examination process.

The bylaws of the ICAK established an International Board of Examiners responsible for administering the diplomate exam. The exam itself is a two-part test that includes a written and a practical component. The written portion of the exam includes sections on nutrition, acupuncture, cranial-sacral respiratory, reflex procedures, and general applied kinesiology. Each of these sections includes 100 questions and can only be passed with a score of 75 percent or better. The practical component complements the written portion by testing the candidate’s competence in an actual clinical setting complete with a patient. For additional information on the exam, visit www.ibe-icak.org.

What is Homeopathy?

Dr. Timothy D. Francis was an honor roll student at both the University of Nevada, Reno, and the doctoral program at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Also a diplomate in applied kinesiology, Dr. Timothy D. Francis operates a private practice called Chiropractic Kinesiology in Las Vegas, where he employs a holistic approach to care and applies his expertise in areas including acupuncture, chiropractic care, nutrition, and homeopathy.

Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine that emphasizes a natural approach to patient care. Also known as homeopathic medicine, the term homeopathy is derived from a Greek word that means “like disease.” The principle that stems from this term, known as “like cures like,” holds that small levels of treatments cure the same ailments that they cause when they have been taken in excess amounts.

In following the “like cures like” principle, homeopathic practitioners further focus on a comprehensive picture of a patient that acknowledges their physical, psychological, and emotional state, and prescribe a treatment that stimulates the body to heal itself. Other principles of homeopathy include prescribing the minimum treatment amount necessary. Homeopathic therapies are all completely natural and approved by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, which is recognized by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Homeopathic Approach to Respiratory Allergies

Timothy D Francis is a diplomate in Applied Kinesiology, and has three doctorates including a doctor of chiropractic (magna cum laude). In 1993, Timothy D. Francis completed an internship in Bombay, India, with Dr. Mukesh Batra for his doctorate in homeopathy.

One of the areas Timothy D. Francis specializes in is homeopathy, a natural approach to health problems, including allergies. A naturopath views allergies as related to weak digestive, adrenal, and immune functions. The onion, or allium cepa, is a common homeopathic medicine used for patients suffering from allergic symptoms.

People with respiratory allergies benefit from homeopathic medicine. These individuals may experience sneezing, burning nasal discharge, teary and red eyes, and tingling sensation in the eyes. Allergies often lead to headaches, too. The onion causes teary eyes and a runny nose which, according to homeopathic practice, helps ease nasal congestion based on the law of similars.

Dr. Francis was the first in North America to correlate homeopathy and applied kinesiology and received the Alan Beardall Memorial Award for his contributions.

When to See a Chiropractor

A leader in the realm of applied and total kinesiology, Timothy D. Francis, D.C., runs a private practice in Nevada and serves as an instructor of applied kinesiology. Throughout his more than three-decade-long career, Dr. Timothy D. Francis has written numerous papers and taught over 350 weekends of classes on topics relating to applied kinesiology, chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, cranial-sacral therapy, and holistic health care.

Since chiropractic kinesiologists deal with disorders that specifically affect the nervous system, and the complete health of the body and mind, and if you are experiencing chronic pain in your muscles and joints, this might be a symptom of an organ and/or organ system dysfunction. Therefore you might consider a visit to a chiropractic kinesiologist. Headaches, arthritis, and sleep problems can also be alleviated by chiropractic kinesiologists. Similarly, if you have had a recent car accident or sports injury, it may help to see a chiropractic kinesiologist because they can recognize early signs of a serious, non-visible injury.

One subtle way to tell whether a visit to a chiropractic kinesiologist is in order is by looking at the soles of your shoes. Soles that wear out in different ways or at different rates may indicate your body is out of alignment and needs an adjustment, along with nutrition, homeopathy, and/or other treatment designed specifically to bring the body and mind back into harmony.

A Homeopathic Medicine Approach for Varicose Veins

Dr. Timothy D. Francis serves as owner of Chiropractic Kinesiology and emphasizes his unique holistic technologies in patient-centered treatment. He treats patients spanning the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and has lectured extensively across the world. One of applied kinesiology’s most respected experts, Dr. Timothy D. Francis performed a pioneering study in homeopathic muscle-organ-remedy correlation, in which he received the Alan Beardall Memorial Award. Dr. Francis has a diploma in homeopathy, as well as a fellow and doctorate.

Homeopathic medicine is used in treating a variety of ailments, including varicose veins. A circulatory issue, varicose veins occur when blood pools and stretches the veins, raising them above the skin's surface. They are most common in women and tend to be hereditary. A particular concern regarding varicose veins is the weakening of the valves that regulate the flow of blood through the arteries. Untreated, varicose veins can worsen into ulcers and lesions.

A homeopathic approach to this issue involves a close understanding of personality traits and the totality of the person who must be looked at structurally, chemically, and emotionally. A remedy is then chosen which most closely fits the complete picture of the entire symptom complex.

Homeopathic solutions often address holistic core pathways to wellness that differ from a standard symptom-focused medical approach.

Homeopathy and Naturopathy - Similarities and Differences

Over the course of his career, accomplished chiropractor and applied kinesiologist Dr. Timothy D. Francis has studied and practiced both homeopathy and naturopathy. Dr. Timothy D. Francis stands out as a fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy and has earned board certification as a traditional naturopath.

Although both homeopathy and naturopathy work to heal the body by natural means, their approaches and techniques can differ. Homeopathy is a more specific and self-contained system of medicine in which practitioners prepare and prescribe remedies to enhance the body's natural ability to heal. Homeopathic medicine stems from the philosophy of “like curing like.” This means that those substances that are most likely to treat a specific symptom are those that would prompt the same symptom in a healthy individual.

The naturopathic physician, on the other hand, has a broad base of knowledge and often functions as a general practitioner. A naturopath may make use of homeopathic remedies, though he or she is also open to using other techniques that create an environment for the body to self-heal. These techniques may include therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and other methodologies that work with rather than against the body.