The Homeopathy Health Show with Atiq & Naila

Organotherapy, Sarcodes & Drainage in Homeopathy | Jerry Van den Bosch | Part 1

Episode Summary

In this two-part episode of The Homeopathy Health Show, Atiq & Naila speak with homeopath, author and teacher Jerry Van den Bosch about organotherapy, sarcodes, drainage, French homeopathy and French potencies. Jerry explains how these approaches can be integrated into homeopathic clinical practice alongside constitutional prescribing, with discussion around complex chronic cases, acute prescribing, lithotherapy and the Organotherapy Circle.

With more than 25 years in clinical practice and over 15 years teaching, Jerry shares his journey into homeopathy, beginning with a transformative experience involving psoriasis before discovering French homeopathy, organotherapy, sarcodes and drainage.

The conversation explores how organotherapy can be used alongside constitutional prescribing, the specific potency approaches associated with French organotherapy, and the role of drainage in preparing what Jerry describes as the body's emunctories before deeper prescribing.

Jerry also discusses his experience working with complex chronic cases, acute prescribing, musculoskeletal complaints, support during conventional cancer treatment, and the fascinating world of lithotherapy.

In This Two-Part Episode We Explore

Jerry's Journey into Homeopathy - From studying hypnotherapy in 1993 and witnessing a dramatic change in a case of psoriasis, to beginning his formal homeopathic education in Belgium and later continuing his studies in the Netherlands.

Discovering French Homeopathy - Jerry describes discovering French remedies and potencies and his subsequent exploration of French homeopathic literature and practice.

What Is Organotherapy? - Understanding the concept of supporting organs through specific energetic preparations and how organotherapy can sit alongside constitutional prescribing.

Sarcodes & Organ Support - Exploring remedies associated with organs and tissues, including the different ways Jerry describes their use in clinical practice.

The 4CH, 7CH & 9CH Approach - Jerry explains the French potency model he uses to describe stimulation, regulation and inhibition of physiological function.

Drainage & the Emunctories - Why Jerry places importance on opening the body's routes of elimination before attempting deeper constitutional prescribing, and his discussion of aggravations when drainage is not considered.

Working Alongside Constitutional Prescribing - The discussion considers how organotherapy and sarcodes can be incorporated without replacing the constitutional approach.

Complex Chronic Cases - Jerry explains why he does not expect one remedy to address everything in complex cases and describes beginning by supporting the body's elimination processes.

Sarcodes in Acute & Chronic Cases - Part Two explores how Jerry approaches sarcodes in both acute and chronic situations, while emphasising that practitioners still need to study and understand them properly.

Supporting Patients During Conventional Treatment - Jerry discusses his experience of using organotherapy and drainage as supportive approaches for patients undergoing chemotherapy, while making a clear distinction between supporting the patient and claiming to treat or cure cancer.

Lithotherapy - A fascinating introduction to the French approach of lithotherapy and Jerry's explanation of its proposed role in making minerals more available to the body.

The Organotherapy Circle - Jerry explains the international learning community he founded, bringing practitioners together through case discussions, mentorship and continuing education.

The Importance of an Open Mind - The conversation ends with Jerry identifying humility and an open mind as important qualities for practitioners, reflecting the broader theme of continuing to explore and learn.

About Our Guest - Jerry Van den Bosch

Jerry Van den Bosch is a Belgian-born homeopath based in the Netherlands with more than 25 years of clinical experience and over 15 years of teaching experience. He has taught practitioners and healthcare professionals across Europe and lectured for professional organisations and educational institutes, including CHE in the UK.

He is the author of The Hidden Gems of Homeopathic Medicine, a practical guide exploring sarcodes, organotherapy, drainage remedies and French potencies. He is also the founder of the Organotherapy Circle, an international learning community dedicated to advanced prescribing, case discussions, mentorship and continuing education.

About The Homeopathy Health Show

The Homeopathy Health Show is an international homeopathy podcast and radio talk show hosted by Atiq & Naila, featuring conversations with leading homeopaths, clinicians, teachers, researchers and practitioners from around the world. Each episode explores homeopathic medicine, clinical practice, materia medica, repertory, case-taking, remedies, education and the evolving world of homeopathy.

Organotherapy, Sarcodes & Drainage in Homeopathy | Jerry Van den Bosch | Part 1

Episode Summary

In this two-part episode of The Homeopathy Health Show, Atiq & Naila speak with homeopath, author and teacher Jerry Van den Bosch about organotherapy, sarcodes, drainage, French homeopathy and French potencies. Jerry explains how these approaches can be integrated into homeopathic clinical practice alongside constitutional prescribing, with discussion around complex chronic cases, acute prescribing, lithotherapy and the Organotherapy Circle.

With more than 25 years in clinical practice and over 15 years teaching, Jerry shares his journey into homeopathy, beginning with a transformative experience involving psoriasis before discovering French homeopathy, organotherapy, sarcodes and drainage.

The conversation explores how organotherapy can be used alongside constitutional prescribing, the specific potency approaches associated with French organotherapy, and the role of drainage in preparing what Jerry describes as the body's emunctories before deeper prescribing.

Jerry also discusses his experience working with complex chronic cases, acute prescribing, musculoskeletal complaints, support during conventional cancer treatment, and the fascinating world of lithotherapy.

In This Two-Part Episode We Explore

Jerry's Journey into Homeopathy - From studying hypnotherapy in 1993 and witnessing a dramatic change in a case of psoriasis, to beginning his formal homeopathic education in Belgium and later continuing his studies in the Netherlands.

Discovering French Homeopathy - Jerry describes discovering French remedies and potencies and his subsequent exploration of French homeopathic literature and practice.

What Is Organotherapy? - Understanding the concept of supporting organs through specific energetic preparations and how organotherapy can sit alongside constitutional prescribing.

Sarcodes & Organ Support - Exploring remedies associated with organs and tissues, including the different ways Jerry describes their use in clinical practice.

The 4CH, 7CH & 9CH Approach - Jerry explains the French potency model he uses to describe stimulation, regulation and inhibition of physiological function.

Drainage & the Emunctories - Why Jerry places importance on opening the body's routes of elimination before attempting deeper constitutional prescribing, and his discussion of aggravations when drainage is not considered.

Working Alongside Constitutional Prescribing - The discussion considers how organotherapy and sarcodes can be incorporated without replacing the constitutional approach.

Complex Chronic Cases - Jerry explains why he does not expect one remedy to address everything in complex cases and describes beginning by supporting the body's elimination processes.

Sarcodes in Acute & Chronic Cases - Part Two explores how Jerry approaches sarcodes in both acute and chronic situations, while emphasising that practitioners still need to study and understand them properly.

Supporting Patients During Conventional Treatment - Jerry discusses his experience of using organotherapy and drainage as supportive approaches for patients undergoing chemotherapy, while making a clear distinction between supporting the patient and claiming to treat or cure cancer.

Lithotherapy - A fascinating introduction to the French approach of lithotherapy and Jerry's explanation of its proposed role in making minerals more available to the body.

The Organotherapy Circle - Jerry explains the international learning community he founded, bringing practitioners together through case discussions, mentorship and continuing education.

The Importance of an Open Mind - The conversation ends with Jerry identifying humility and an open mind as important qualities for practitioners, reflecting the broader theme of continuing to explore and learn.

About Our Guest - Jerry Van den Bosch

Jerry Van den Bosch is a Belgian-born homeopath based in the Netherlands with more than 25 years of clinical experience and over 15 years of teaching experience. He has taught practitioners and healthcare professionals across Europe and lectured for professional organisations and educational institutes, including CHE in the UK.

He is the author of The Hidden Gems of Homeopathic Medicine, a practical guide exploring sarcodes, organotherapy, drainage remedies and French potencies. He is also the founder of the Organotherapy Circle, an international learning community dedicated to advanced prescribing, case discussions, mentorship and continuing education.

About The Homeopathy Health Show

The Homeopathy Health Show is an international homeopathy podcast and radio talk show hosted by Atiq & Naila, featuring conversations with leading homeopaths, clinicians, teachers, researchers and practitioners from around the world. Each episode explores homeopathic medicine, clinical practice, materia medica, repertory, case-taking, remedies, education and the evolving world of homeopathy.

🎙️ THE HOMEOPATHY HEALTH SHOW

Technology, AI & the Future of Homeopathy with Marco Spiezia

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Homeopathy Health Show, Atiq and Naila welcome Marco Spiezia, CEO of Zeus Soft Global, the company behind Radar Opus, for a wide-ranging conversation about homeopathy, technology, education, artificial intelligence and the preservation of homeopathic knowledge.

Marco shares his journey from an international consulting background into homeopathy and his role at Zeus Soft, as well as the ethos behind the company: supporting the homeopathic community, preserving its literature and making generations of knowledge accessible to future practitioners.

A major focus of the conversation is artificial intelligence — both its potential and its risks. Marco discusses the danger of becoming overly dependent on technology and losing the analytical and clinical thinking that is fundamental to homeopathic practice. He explains why AI should support professional judgement rather than replace it.

The conversation also explores privacy, intellectual property, patient data, education, the future development of Radar Opus, Opus Go and Opus Plus, and why preserving traditional homeopathic knowledge remains important in an increasingly digital world.

In This Episode We Explore

Marco Spiezia’s Journey into Homeopathy & Zeus Soft Global

Marco’s international consulting and strategy background

Growing up with homeopathy through his family

His transition from consulting into a permanent role with Zeus Soft

His experience working with the international homeopathic community

Protecting & Preserving Homeopathic Knowledge

Zeus Soft as more than simply a software company

Digitising and preserving books, repertories and Materia Medica

Making generations of homeopathic literature accessible

The importance of protecting intellectual property

Preserving knowledge for future practitioners

AI & the Risk of Losing Analytical Thinking

The temptation to ask AI for an immediate answer

The potential danger of over-reliance on technology

Maintaining analytical and clinical thinking

Using AI as a tool rather than a replacement for professional judgement

The importance of questioning, checking and thinking beyond the first answer

Responsible AI in Healthcare

Privacy and patient information

Copyright and the use of published material

The problem of inaccurate or unreliable AI-generated information

Testing and responsible development

Why healthcare technology requires particular care

Radar Opus, Opus Go & the Future of Homeopathic Technology

The development of Radar Opus

Offline access and the importance of maintaining access to knowledge

Opus Go and mobile technology

The development of Opus Plus

How different forms of technology can support practitioners

Classical Homeopathy as the Foundation

Why strong foundations in classical homeopathy remain important

Combining traditional knowledge with newer approaches

The role of repertories and Materia Medica

Continued education and clinical development

Technology complementing rather than replacing knowledge

The Human Element of Case-Taking

Why software cannot replace direct observation

Looking beyond typed symptoms

Expression, appearance and behaviour

The importance of seeing the whole person

The continuing role of human clinical judgement

Homeopathy & Conventional Medicine Working Together

Moving beyond the idea that different healthcare approaches must always be opposed

The role of complementary support

The importance of appropriate medical assessment in serious conditions

Responsible practice and education

Education & the Future of Homeopathy

The importance of strong professional education

Continuing to learn after qualification

The value of practical clinical experience

How technology can support education

Preparing the next generation of practitioners

The Future of Zeus Soft

Continuing to preserve and expand homeopathic knowledge

Developing technology responsibly

Supporting the homeopathic community

The ethos behind Zeus Soft and its future direction

Marco’s message about continuing to move forward and not giving up

About Our Guest

Marco Spiezia is an international strategist, executive leader, board advisor and speaker with more than 20 years of international and cross-border experience.

He is the CEO of Zeus Soft, the company behind Radar Opus and its expanding range of digital resources for homeopathy. His work has included international strategy, organisational development, relationship building and supporting the preservation and accessibility of homeopathic literature.

Marco has also served as a board member of the National Center for Homeopathy in the United States, contributing to strategic governance, international outreach and organisational development.

His work with Zeus Soft reflects a particular focus on bringing technology into homeopathy while maintaining access to the literature, knowledge and clinical traditions on which the profession has been built.

THE HOMEOPATHY HEALTH SHOW

Epidemics and the Organon

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Homeopathy Health Show, Atiq and Naila are joined by Jeremy Sherr — homeopath, teacher, author, prover, humanitarian, and founder of Dynamis School.

Jeremy shares his latest work on epidemics, Hahnemann’s Organon, complex disease and long-term case management, exploring how a deeper understanding of Hahnemann’s methodology can help homeopaths approach increasingly complex cases.

A major focus is Jeremy’s new adaptive translation of the Organon, developed over several years with the aim of making Hahnemann’s teachings clearer and more accessible while preserving the original meaning. He explains how historical passages can be brought into a modern context without changing their underlying principles.

The conversation also explores epidemic prescribing, the relationship between the collective and the individual, the genus epidemicus, complex disease, classification of cases, the importance of the second prescription, and why successful long-term prescribing is about much more than finding a single remedy.

Jeremy also discusses his experience working with epidemics in Africa and during COVID, his approach to gathering and analysing large numbers of cases, and the role of Dynamis School in developing a deeper and more structured understanding of homeopathy.

In This Episode We Explore

Jeremy Sherr’s Journey Through Homeopathy

Over four decades of teaching, proving, researching and practising homeopathy.

The development of his approach through teaching and clinical experience.

His work with epidemics in Africa and his experience treating large numbers of cases.

Modernising the Organon Without Losing Hahnemann

Jeremy's new adaptive translation of Hahnemann's Organon.

The challenge of translating historical language while preserving the original meaning.

Bringing examples from Hahnemann's time into a modern clinical context.

Why understanding the Organon remains fundamental to homeopathic practice.

Understanding Epidemics as a Collective Picture

Hahnemann's distinction between individual and collective acute disease.

The importance of looking beyond individual cases to perceive the epidemic as a whole.

Jeremy's interpretation of paragraphs 101 and 102.

How multiple cases can be brought together to reveal repeating and characteristic symptoms.

The Genus Epidemicus & Individualisation

Building a comprehensive picture from numerous cases.

Identifying characteristic symptoms within the collective picture.

Developing a group of remedies that represents the epidemic.

Returning to the individual patient and differentiating between remedies within that group.

Complex Disease & Multiple Totalities

Understanding cases where more than one disease process may be present.

The distinction between one totality and multiple totalities.

How predominant disease states can influence the order of prescribing.

Why understanding the structure of the case is essential before selecting remedies.

The Challenge of Modern Obstacles to Cure

The increasing number of environmental and lifestyle influences affecting modern patients.

Jeremy's discussion of obstacles to cure and the changing context of contemporary life.

Why attempting to prescribe separately for every external influence can make a case increasingly complicated.

The importance of understanding the underlying constitution.

The Second Prescription & Long-Term Treatment

Why the second prescription is central to successful long-term prescribing.

Moving beyond the idea that one remedy should resolve an entire case.

Learning how to assess what happens after the first prescription.

Navigating a case intelligently rather than continually searching for a single “perfect” remedy.

From the Individual Case to the Bigger Picture

Seeing patterns rather than simply collecting symptoms.

Understanding whether a case represents one coherent totality or several distinct layers or disease states.

How case classification influences prescribing strategy.

The importance of understanding what actually needs to be cured before prescribing.

The Dynamis School

Jeremy's vision for postgraduate homeopathic education.

Teaching the underlying structure or “skeleton” of homeopathy.

Disease classification, obstacles to cure, acute and chronic disease, miasms and the second prescription.

The move towards accessible online learning with short video lessons and regular live sessions.

Developing understanding sequentially rather than relying on isolated techniques or individual seminars.

About Our Guest

Jeremy Sherr is a homeopath, teacher, author, prover and humanitarian who founded Dynamis School in 1986. He has spent decades teaching and researching homeopathy, conducting provings and developing homeopathic education internationally.

His work has included extensive teaching on epidemics and clinical methodology, as well as humanitarian homeopathic work in Africa, where he and Camilla Sherr co-founded Homeopathy for Health in Africa.

Jeremy is also the author of work on the homeopathic treatment of epidemics, and in this episode discusses his latest adaptive translation of Hahnemann's Organon, alongside his 4R approach to Materia Medica.

His educational work through Dynamis School brings together his experience of teaching, clinical practice, provings, epidemics and homeopathic methodology into a structured postgraduate programme.

THE HOMEOPATHY HEALTH SHOW

Breathing Beyond Disease: Homeopathy, Healing & the Future of Respiratory Care

Featuring Shona Shires

Episode Summary

What happens when over four decades of NHS clinical experience meet the holistic philosophy of homeopathy?

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Homeopathy Health Show, Atiq & Naila welcome Shona Shires, former Respiratory Specialist Nurse, homeopath, educator and mentor. Shona shares her remarkable journey from conventional nursing into full-time homeopathic practice, describing how the successful treatment of her son's asthma completely transformed her understanding of health and healing.

Drawing on more than 40 years working within respiratory medicine, Shona offers a unique perspective on the growing burden of chronic disease, the emotional roots of illness, and why true healing requires treating the whole person rather than simply managing symptoms. Together, the discussion explores childhood respiratory conditions, eczema, emotional trauma, suppression, German New Medicine, patient empowerment and the future role of homeopathy within modern healthcare.

In This Episode We Explore

A Life-Changing Journey into Homeopathy

How Shona's son's asthma became the catalyst for her homeopathic career.

The remarkable clinical response that changed her professional direction forever.

Why personal experience often becomes the strongest teacher.

Forty Years Inside the NHS

Lessons learned as a Respiratory Specialist Nurse.

The evolution of chronic respiratory disease over four decades.

Why modern healthcare increasingly manages disease rather than restoring health.

The Emotional Origins of Respiratory Disease

Exploring the connection between grief, loss and lung pathology.

Why patients with similar diagnoses often experience vastly different outcomes.

Understanding the emotional story behind physical symptoms.

Childhood Asthma, Eczema & Suppression

The relationship between eczema, asthma and immune health.

Steroids, inhalers and the challenges of long-term management.

Why early homeopathic intervention may offer children the greatest opportunity for lasting improvement.

Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine

Can homeopathy work alongside conventional treatment?

Helping patients gradually improve while remaining safely supported.

Understanding palliation versus genuine healing.

German New Medicine & Emotional Triggers

The relationship between emotional conflict and physical illness.

Never Been Well Since (NBWS), befallments and disease evolution.

Why understanding the patient's life story is central to successful prescribing.

Empowering the Next Generation

Teaching future homeopaths to think beyond pathology.

Encouraging practitioners to trust observation, curiosity and compassion.

Inspiring confidence in the future of homeopathy.

Healthcare in the Hands of the Patient

Moving from symptom suppression towards long-term wellbeing.

Why patients must become active participants in their own healing journey.

The importance of hope, education and personal responsibility.

About Our Guest

Shona Shires

Shona Shires is a registered homeopath, educator and former Respiratory Specialist Nurse with more than 40 years of experience working within the NHS. After witnessing the transformative effects of homeopathy within her own family, she retrained as a professional homeopath and now runs a thriving practice, helping patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Passionate about education, Shona teaches and mentors future practitioners while promoting greater awareness of homeopathy through public education, first aid training and professional development. Her unique blend of conventional medical experience and holistic understanding offers an invaluable perspective on the future of integrative healthcare.