Submitted in fulfillment of the Master’s Degree in Homoeopathy, Department of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016. / Aim The aim of this homoeopathic proving study was to determine and document the arising symptomatology of Acacia xanthophloea (Fever tree) in the potentised homoeopathic form, 30CH, and to provide this data for inclusion to the homoeopathic materia medica. The results of this proving study and comparative analysis to African traditional medicinal uses of this substance confirms the potential therapeutic value of the remedy. Methodology The homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH was conducted in the form of a double blinded placebo controlled study. The investigation consisted of a total of 30 provers divided equally between two researchers ((A. Gobind and G. Zondi). The sample was randomly divided into two groups in which 24 provers(80%) were assigned into the verum group and the remaining six provers (20%) were allocated to the placebo group. All provers were requested to record their daily symptoms on the physical, mental and emotional planes in their journals for one week prior to administration of the proving substance. This formed as a mode of control for the comparison of symptomatology for the pre-proving and post proving period. A thorough case history was taken and physical examination performed on each prover before the commencement of the proving and after the duration of the proving period. Each prover received a total of nine powders. Starting on day 8 of the study the provers consumed one powder three times a day for three days and documented their daily symptoms in a journal. The duration of the proving term was six weeks in total. During this interval the researcher maintained consistent contact with the provers. Upon completion of the proving period all journals were collected and the information contained within these journals was translated into the materia medica and repertory format. This facilitated the establishment of the remedy portrait of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH. A subsequent comparison between the symptomatology that materialised in the provers and the African traditional medicinal uses was duly conducted. Results An extensive range of symptoms was reported by the provers. The outstanding themes that emanated from this proving on the mental plane include anger, anxiety, aversion to company, cheerful, depression, irritability, mood swings, restlessness, tranquillity and stress. A broad range of headaches were described with some headaches being associated with the eye. There were many eye symptoms displayed by the provers which include itching, redness, burning sensation and pain. The stomach symptoms revealed marked increased thirst, changeable appetite, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea with watery stools.The female genitalia / sex indicated several symptoms ranging from painful menstruation, bleeding and copious blood flow.The greatest number of symptoms in a system was associated with extremities, producing the greatest number of rubrics in the repertory section. Dream themes depicted by the provers were especially visionary, about family and friends in addition to other themes. The correlation process between the homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH and the African traditional medicinal use of the substance brought several resemblances to light.There were clear similarities with the eye symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches. Conclusion As hypothesised Acacia xanthophloea 30CH did produce distinctly observable signs and symptoms when administered to healthy provers. The symptoms that emerged during the proving provide evidence that an overlay exists between the remedy Acacia xanthphloea 30CH and the traditional use of the crude substance Acacia xanthophloea. The researcher proposes that further research should be conducted to determine the symptomatology of various homoeopathic potencies so that a complete image of the remedy Acacia xanthophloea 30CH can be established and the clinical applications can be broadened. / M

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology: Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2009. / Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of parents towards homeopathy. Parents with children below 5 years, who attended a registered Crèche or Educare within the central Durban area (Appendix H – ‘Register’ and Appendix I ‘Map’) were approached. Objective The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and parent’s experience with paediatric health care provision towards homeopathy. The awareness of parents with regard to the benefits of homeopathic treatment for children as a possible alternative was also determined. Methodology A survey method in the form of a questionnaire was employed to investigate the perceptions of parents towards homeopathy in the treatment of their children. The target population for this survey was parents, whose children were below 5 years of age and attended a registered Crèche or Educare in the central Durban, Berea, Musgrave and Morningside areas (Appendix I – ‘Map’). The data accumulated was evaluated and analyzed statistically using the SPSS version 17.1. Results A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed and a total of 140 (46.6%) questionnaires were returned. With regards to legitimacy of homeopathy most parents (72.1%) perceived homeopathy to be a legitimate form of medicine. 70.92% of all respondents were aware that homeopathy has a scientific basis. It was encouraging to note that 10.64% of the sample consults with a homeopath when their child is ill or indisposed. The majority of respondents (77.14%) indicated that homeopathic treatment should be available in hospitals and clinics. Only 3.57% felt that it should not be incorporated in hospitals and clinics. This indicates that most respondents perceive that integrated medicine is needed in a hospital setting. The majority of respondents (90.71%) felt that there should be more awareness of homeopathy. Despite the lack of knowledge, a large number of respondents indicated that homeopathy should be available for most medical conditions. Conclusion This study reveals that most respondents had a positive view of homeopathy in general and were enthusiastic to learn more about homeopathy. Although people are aware that homeopathy exists, a lack of knowledge and understanding of its methods and principles prevents them from seeking homeopathic treatment. A need to provide basic homeopathic education to the public exists. Education initiatives should aim to differentiate homeopathy from other alternative therapies, to dispel the confusion and to eliminate misconceptions about homeopathy. This study indicates that by educating the public on paediatric homeopathy, more individuals would be likely to seek homeopathic treatment for their children. / M

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the degree of Master of Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2016. / INTRODUCTION: Homoeopathy is a medical system that offers a gentle approach to healing. In the Republic of South Africa, homoeopathic medicines are readily available in most retail pharmacies, hyper-stores, supermarkets and health shops. It is common and expected that in a pharmacy setting, one will find a qualified pharmacist dispensing medicines he/she is highly knowledgeable about, as well as advising customers/patients on the indication, administration and contraindications of these medicines. With this premise in mind, where complementary and alternative medicines are sold, we ideally expect qualified personnel dispensing and advising customers on the use of complementary and alternative medicines also not only conventional medicines. At the time of conducting this study, the knowledge of pharmacy staff was questionable pertaining to the depth of homoeopathic knowledge they possess, as there is limited formal training available on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in their curriculum in South Africa. It has been noted that, prior to the development of short courses, a needs analysis should be conducted. AIM OF THE STUDY: To investigate the needs of pharmacy front shop assistants when dealing with homoeopathic medicines with the prospect of developing a short course. METHODOLOGY: The research was a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study. A measurement of views on what homoeopathy is, where pharmacy staff currently attain training on homoeopathy, and perceptions on the need for further training were conducted by means of a semi structured interview guide. Tesch’s Eight Step method was utilised for data analysis. CONCLUSION: The study clearly highlighted that there exists a poor level of knowledge of homoeopathy amongst pharmacy staff in the greater Durban area of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, at the time of conducting the study. Despite low knowledge levels, the study was able to establish a keen interest amongst pharmacy staff on furthering and advancing their knowledge of homoeopathy to better serve the public and improve the quality of health care offered by pharmacy staff. / M

Submitted in fulfillment of the Master’s Degree in Homoeopathy, Department of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016. / Aim The aim of this homoeopathic proving study was to determine and document the arising symptomatology of Acacia xanthophloea (Fever tree) in the potentised homoeopathic form, 30CH, and to provide this data for inclusion to the homoeopathic materia medica. The results of this proving study and comparative analysis to African traditional medicinal uses of this substance confirms the potential therapeutic value of the remedy. Methodology The homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH was conducted in the form of a double blinded placebo controlled study. The investigation consisted of a total of 30 provers divided equally between two researchers ((A. Gobind and G. Zondi). The sample was randomly divided into two groups in which 24 provers(80%) were assigned into the verum group and the remaining six provers (20%) were allocated to the placebo group. All provers were requested to record their daily symptoms on the physical, mental and emotional planes in their journals for one week prior to administration of the proving substance. This formed as a mode of control for the comparison of symptomatology for the pre-proving and post proving period. A thorough case history was taken and physical examination performed on each prover before the commencement of the proving and after the duration of the proving period. Each prover received a total of nine powders. Starting on day 8 of the study the provers consumed one powder three times a day for three days and documented their daily symptoms in a journal. The duration of the proving term was six weeks in total. During this interval the researcher maintained consistent contact with the provers. Upon completion of the proving period all journals were collected and the information contained within these journals was translated into the materia medica and repertory format. This facilitated the establishment of the remedy portrait of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH. A subsequent comparison between the symptomatology that materialised in the provers and the African traditional medicinal uses was duly conducted. Results An extensive range of symptoms was reported by the provers. The outstanding themes that emanated from this proving on the mental plane include anger, anxiety, aversion to company, cheerful, depression, irritability, mood swings, restlessness, tranquillity and stress. A broad range of headaches were described with some headaches being associated with the eye. There were many eye symptoms displayed by the provers which include itching, redness, burning sensation and pain. The stomach symptoms revealed marked increased thirst, changeable appetite, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea with watery stools.The female genitalia / sex indicated several symptoms ranging from painful menstruation, bleeding and copious blood flow.The greatest number of symptoms in a system was associated with extremities, producing the greatest number of rubrics in the repertory section. Dream themes depicted by the provers were especially visionary, about family and friends in addition to other themes. The correlation process between the homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia xanthophloea 30CH and the African traditional medicinal use of the substance brought several resemblances to light.There were clear similarities with the eye symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches. Conclusion As hypothesised Acacia xanthophloea 30CH did produce distinctly observable signs and symptoms when administered to healthy provers. The symptoms that emerged during the proving provide evidence that an overlay exists between the remedy Acacia xanthphloea 30CH and the traditional use of the crude substance Acacia xanthophloea. The researcher proposes that further research should be conducted to determine the symptomatology of various homoeopathic potencies so that a complete image of the remedy Acacia xanthophloea 30CH can be established and the clinical applications can be broadened. / M

Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006. / Globally, complementary and alternative medicine is a rapidly expanding sector of which homeopathy and the sale of ‘over-the-counter’ homeopathic medicines is an integral part. In South Africa, the sale of homeopathic products in 2003 increased by 16.4% over figures for 2000. The sale of homeopathic medicines specifically, increased by 23% for the same period, and the sale of homeopathic medicines consists of 67% of all homeopathic products sold. The main method of distribution of these products is via retail outlets like health shops and pharmacies (Health Products Association, 2005). It is thus expected that health shop staff have a basic understanding of complementary therapies, including homeopathic medicines, due to the fact that these products are available ‘over-the-counter’ in health shops. To be effective health service providers, they are expected to understand the principles of homeopathy and its application via the available ‘over-the-counter’ homeopathic products. However, at best we can only assume the understanding that the health shop staff have. Thus, the level of understanding of homeopathy amongst health shop staff was examined through the use of a quantitative questionnaire. / M

As investigações aqui reunidas se encaixam nos âmbitos da sociologia cognitiva e, em menor medida, da sociologia da cultura. Seu objetivo principal é organizar e esclarecer alguns dos pro-blemas básicos colocados para o estudo sociológico da ignorância humana. Para alcançar esse objetivo, começo com uma discussão de ordem conceitual sobre a ignorância, encarando a ques-tão ontológica a respeito do que ela é, assim como a questão metodológica a respeito de como melhor apreendê-la de uma perspectiva sociológica. Esse passo ocupa a primeira parte da tese, e tais questões são enfrentadas mediante um diálogo crítico com a literatura disponível sobre a ignorância nas áreas da sociologia e da epistemologia. Na segunda parte da tese, busco pôr em movimento tais discussões teóricas, por meio de duas investigações empíricas ou estudos de caso independentes uma da outra. Tais investigações se baseiam em um amplo levantamento documental, centrado em duas diferentes correntes culturais, como prefiro chamá-las: a home-opatia e o masculinismo. O que justifica tomá-las como tópicos de um estudo sobre a ignorância humana é a circunstância de que, para que a homeopatia e o masculinismo sigam existindo como doutrinas \"vivas\" em torno das quais indivíduos diferentes se associam e que de fato orientam as tomadas de decisão de inúmeras pessoas que nelas tomam parte , é preciso que se perpetue a ignorância de certos fatos passíveis de serem conhecidos com alguma facilidade, no contexto atual. Espero que, ao escrutinar, em contexto, esses dois sistemas de crença am-bos insustentáveis, à luz do estoque de conhecimento hoje à nossa disposição , avancemos na compreensão da lógica interna da ignorância e de seu condicionamento social, em particular quando o que está em jogo é a persistência das más ideias; além disso, também espero que as investigações aqui apresentadas lancem alguma luz sobre os limites da abordagem sociológica da ignorância e de outros fenômenos cognitivos aparentados a ela. / The inquiries assembled here belong primarily to the field of cognitive sociology and, to a lesser extent, to the sociology of culture. Their main goal is to sort out and clarify some of the major problems pertaining a sociological approach to the topic of human ignorance. To reach said goal, I start with a conceptual discussion of ignorance, addressing the ontological question as to what ignorance is, as well as the methodological one as to how we should appropriately grasp it from a sociological point of view. This step comprises the first part of the thesis, and said questions are tackled by means of a critical exchange with the available literature on ignorance in the fields of sociology and epistemology. In the second part of the thesis, I endeavor to bring such theoretical discussion into play by presenting two independent empirical inquiries or case studies. These are grounded on a broad documentary research I conducted on two distinct cultural currents, as I call them: namely homeopathy and masculinism. The rationale behind the choice of the aforementioned subjects is that the perpetuation of ignorance of facts one could easily know given the cognitive resources presently available is key to the endurance of both homeopathy and masculinism as \"living\" doctrines as unique belief systems around which individuals coming from different backgrounds associate with each other, and which help to shape the decision making process of a number of those individuals. I hope that, through a detailed and context-sensitive scrutiny of each of these sets of ideas both of which, as I uphold, are greatly at odds with the stock of knowledge currently available to us some insight into the inner workings of ignorance and its social conditioning may be obtained, particularly when it comes to the persistence of unsound ideas; furthermore, I hope that the theoretical and empirical inquiries presented here may shed some light upon the limits of a sociological take on ignorance and other related cognitive phenomena.

Escherichia coli é o agente etiológico mais importante das diarréias neonatais em suínos, sendo a Enterotoxigênica (ETEC) a mais comumente isolada. Foram descritos cinco tipos principais de fímbrias: F4 (K88), F5 (K99), F6 (987P), F18 e F41 e enterotoxinas termolábeis (LT), termoestáveis (ST), e a toxina shiga-like ou verotoxina (Stx2) em isolados de origem suína envolvidas no processo de diarréia. A exigência do consumidor em busca de carnes sem resíduos químicos e a proibição do uso de antibióticos e quimioterápicos na produção de suínos, bem como o custo de tratamentos alopáticos, tem levado a suinocultura a procurar alternativas. O presente estudo foi desenvolvido em granjas de suínos no Estado de São Paulo e Mato Grosso, Brasil. Foram avaliados 157 leitões, e realizados 243 coletas de fezes. Coletas de fezes de 3 e 8 leitões com diarréia foram realizadas em cada granja, visando a pesquisa da presença de Escherichia coli para a preparação do medicamento Bioterápico. Concomitantemente uma anamnese detalhada foi feita para a escolha do medicamento homeopático ideal para cada granja (China off 30 CH, Phosphorus 30 CH e Pulsatilla 30 CH respectivamente). Formados 4 grupos de 12 leitões e suas respectivas mães (primíparas), os tratamentos foram simultâneos: controle (antimicrobiano empregado na granja), medicamento homeopático, Bioterápico de E.coli e medicamento homeopático associado com o respectivo Bioterápico. Os medicamentos foram feitos segundo a farmacotécnica homeopática brasileira. Foi realizada a pesquisa de fatores de virulência e enterotoxinas em 154 colônias de. Escherichia coli através da Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase (PCR). No tratamento da diarréia os grupos tratados com medicamentos homeopáticos passaram de 58,3% de animais com diarréia para 5,5% ao final do tratamento, uma diferença estatisticamente significante (p< 0,05), e os grupos de medicamento e Bioterápico 30 CH associados também apresentaram significante redução de animais doentes (p< 0,05), pois passaram de 47,0% de animais com diarréia no inicio para 20,0% ao final. No ganho de peso os mesmos grupos obtiveram maiores ganhos, com resultados de forma estatisticamente significante (p< 0,05) em relação aos outros grupos. Nos animais com E.coli foram encontrados apenas o fator de virulência F41 em 10,4% dos animais e a enterotoxina Stb em 1,9% dos animais. Concluí-se que os medicamentos homeopáticos são uma alternativa eficiente para o uso em distúrbios entéricos em suínos, assim como para aumentar o ganho de peso, além de ser mais econômico. / Escherichia coli is the most important aetiological agent in neonatal diarrhoea in swine, and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is the most commonly isolated. Five main types of fimbriae were described: F4 (K88), F5 (K99), F6 (987P), F18 and F41 and thermolabile (LT) and thermostable enterotoxins (ST), and shiga-like toxin or verotoxin (Stx2) in isolates of swine origin, involved in the diarrhoea process. The consumer\'s demand for residues-free meat and the prohibition for the use of antibiotics and chemotherapy treatments in the swine production, as well as the cost of allopathic treatment have caused the pig farming to search for alternatives. This study been developed in swine farms in the states of São Paulo and Mato Grosso, Brazil. 157 piglets were studied and 243 feces collection were carried out. Feces collection from 3 to 8 piglets having diarrhoea were carried out in each swine farm, with the aim to research the presence of Escherichia coli and to prepare biotherapic medicines. Concurrently, a detailed anamnesis was made for choosing the ideal homeopathic medication for each swine farm (China off 30 CH, Phosphorus 30 CH and Pulsatilla 30 CH respectively). Four groups of 12 piglets and their respective primiparous mother pigs were formed, and the treatments happened simultaneously: control group (antimicrobial treatment, the same used in the swine farm), homeopathic medication, E. coli biotherapic and homeopathic medication associated to the respective biotherapic. The medications were made according to the Brazilian Homeopathic Pharmacopeia. The research of virulence factors and enterotoxins was carried out in 154 Escherichia coli colonies through Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR. Regarding to the treatment of diarrhoea, the homeopathy treated groups passed from 58.3% of animals having diarrhoea to 5.5% at the end of the treatment (p&lt;0.05); the groups treated with medication + biotherapic 30 CH associated also presented significance reduction of sick animals (p&lt; 0.05), as they passed from 47.0% of animals having diarrhea to 20.0% at the end. The same groups got better weight gaining rates, with results statistically significant (p&lt; 0.05), in relation to other groups. Only the F41 virulence factor was found in 10.4% of the studied animals. The enterotoxin Stb was found in only 1.9% of the animals. It is concluded that the homeopathic medications are an efficient alternative as for the use in enteric disorders in swine, as to increase the gain of weight, besides being more economical.

O elevado custo dos tratamentos tradicionais da mastite bovina, associado à redução de produção e inviabilidade de tratamento das mastites subclínicas durante a lactação, bem como a exigência cada vez mais rigorosa da ausência de resíduos de antimicrobianos por parte de instituições nacionais e internacionais, impulsiona o desenvolvimento de novas alternativas terapêuticas que visem minimizar o impacto das medidas tradicionais de tratamento. A homeopatia surge como importante alternativa, sendo aceita nacional e internacionalmente. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o tratamento homeopático com Phytolacca decandra 30CH durante a lactação de vacas com mastite subclínica, utilizando parâmetros de qualidade do leite como Califórnia Mastitis Test (CMT), contagem de células somáticas (CCS) totais, porcentagens de polimorfonucleares (PMN) e de mononucleares (MN), teores de proteína, lactose, gordura, sólidos totais (ST) e extrato seco desengordurado (ESD), além da mensuração da produção leiteira. Foram selecionadas 26 vacas, CMT 2+ e 3+ sem sinais de mastite clínica, entre o terceiro e sexto mês de lactação, pluríparas e divididas em dois grupos, um com tratamentos medicamentosos mensais e outro com tratamentos quinzenais. Mensalmente foram colhidas duas amostras de leite de cada glândula mamária (teto) que apresentava mastite subclínica. Uma das amostras foi utilizada para CCS e análise dos componentes do leite, e a outra para identificação microbiológica. Nos grupos tratados, foi administrado o medicamento homeopático Phytolaca decandra 30CH diluído em água e aspergido nas mucosas oro-nasais e vaginais, enquanto que nos grupos denominados controle foi administrado placebo da mesma maneira. A pesagem da produção láctea de ambos os grupos foi realizada quinzenalmente até o final do experimento. Verificou-se então que não houve diferença significativa entre a produção láctea, CCS e a presença de microrganismos na secreção láctea das glândulas quando comparadas antes e depois do tratamento homeopático, dentro de cada grupo, bem como quando comparados os grupos entre si. As medianas de CMT e porcentagens de PMN foram compatíveis com infecções mamárias agudas, embora os animais tenham sido diagnosticados como portadores de mastites crônicas e em nenhum momento desenvolveram sinais clínicos. / The high cost of traditional treatments of bovine mastitis, with the reduction of production and impracticable treatment of subclinical mastitis during lactation, as well as the requirement of an increased demand for absence of antimicrobial agents residues by national and international institutions, drives the development of new therapeutic alternatives in order to minimizing the impact of traditional treatment measures. The homeopathy appears as an important alternative, accepted domestically and internationally. The objective of this work was to evaluate homeopathic treatment with Phytolacca decandra 30CH during the lactation of cows with subclinical mastitis, using some milk quality parameters as California Mastitis Test (CMT), total somatic cell count (SCC), percentages of polymorphonuclear (PMN) and mononuclear (MN) cells, levels of protein, lactose, fat, total solids and dry defatted matter, in addition to the measurement of milk production. Twenty-six cows were selected with CMT 2 + and 3 + without any signs of clinical mastitis, between the third and sixth month of lactation, pluriparous and they were divided into two groups, with monthly or biweekly drug treatments. Monthly were collected two milk samples from each mammary gland (teat) that presented subclinical mastitis. One of the samples was used for analysis of SCC and milk components, and the other one for microbiological identification. In the treated groups, was given the homeopathic medicine Phytolaca decandra 30CH diluted in water and sprayed in the oral-nasal and vaginal mucosa, while to the control group was given placebo following the same method. The weighing of the milk production for both groups was performed fortnightly until the end of the experiment. There was no significant difference between milk production, SCC and the presence of microorganisms in milk gland secretion compared before and after homeopathic treatment, within each group as well as comparing the groups together. The medians of CMT and percentages of PMN were compatible with acute mammary infection, in spite of they have been diagnosed as carriers of chronic mastitis, and at any time no clinical signs have been developed.

A mastite bovina é considerada a doença que causa os maiores prejuízos à produção leiteira, reduzindo em quantidade e qualidade o leite e os derivados lácteos. Especialmente na mastite clínica, ocorre aumento no risco de resíduos de antimicrobianos no leite, portanto além do prejuízo diretamente relacionado ao processo inflamatório, acrescenta-se o custo com medicamentos, aumento do labor da mão-de-obra e tempo de descarte do leite após tratamento, até a total eliminação os resíduos de antibióticos utilizados. A expansão dos sistemas de produção pecuária orgânica aumenta a necessidade de utilizar métodos diferentes daqueles conhecidos convencionalmente.A homeopatia é uma terapêutica que tem sido cada vez mais utilizada em animais de produção com resultados bastante satisfatórios. No Brasil a produção orgânica é regulamentada pela Lei No10.831 de 23 de dezembro de 2003 e lá há orientação para o uso de medicamentos homeopáticos, assim como fitoterapia e acupuntura na terapêutica animal, em lugar dos medicamentos convencionais, que têm seu uso muito restrito e em certos casos proibido. Para realização deste trabalho foi feita uma inoculação intramamária experimental com estirpes de Staphylococcus aureus em 36 quartos mamários de 18 vacas mestiças de Holandesas e Gir pertencentes ao Campo Experimental de Coronel Pacheco/MG da Embrapa/CNPGL, com o objetivo de comparar o tratamento de animais acometidos com a utilização de medicamentos homeopáticos (Phytolacca decandra 6CH, Calcarea carbonica 6CH e Silicea terra 6CH) e com antibiótico (Cefoperazone Sódico), usando como parâmetros para este estudo: os sinais clínicos, a prova de CMT, as contagens de células somáticas , tanto eletrônicas quanto ópticas e culturas microbiológicas, além da avaliação do custo dos dois tratamentos. No presente estudo não houve diferença estatisticamente significante quanto à intensidade do processo inflamatório avaliados pelo CMT e contagens de células somáticas, quanto ao número de unidades formadoras de colônias isoladas do leite das glândulas mamárias inoculadas e entre período de convalescença dos dois tratamentos. O custo de aquisição dos medicamentos para o tratamento de mastite aguda utilizando homeopatia foi muito inferior ao mesmo tratamento realizado com antibiótico intramamário / The bovine mastitis is considered the illness that causes most losses in milk production, reducing the quantity and quality of milk and dairy products. Especially in clinical mastitis there is an increase on the risk of antimicrobials in milk. Therefore, beyond the losses directly related with the inflammatory process, there is also the expense with drugs, an increase in the animal handling and a discard of milk after the antibiotics treatment, up until the totally elimination of the drug residues. The expansion of organic animal production systems increases the necessity of using different methods of those already conventionally known. Homeopathy is a therapeutically method that has been more used in livestock with satisfactory results. In Brazil, organic production is regulated by the law number 10.831 of December 23rd of 2003, where there is an orientation for using homeopathic medicines as well as phytotherapy and acupuncture in animal health instead of conventional medicines which are restricted in many cases and sometimes even forbidden. In order to develop this research it was done an experimentally intramammary inoculation with a strain of Staphylococcus aureus in 36 mammary gland quarters of 18 cows cross-bred with Holstein and Gir from the Experimental Fields of Coronel Pacheco/MG of Embrapa/CNPGL. The purpose was to compare the treatment of the inoculated animals with homeopathy (Phytolacca decandra 6CH, Calcarea carbonica 6CH and Silicea terra 6CH) and antibiotic (Sodic Cefoperazone). The parameter used for this study were clinical signs, CMT, counting of somatic cells electronically in as much as using the optical method and microbiological cultures. It was also estimated the costs of both treatments. At the present study there was no statistical difference in intensity of the inflammatory process evaluated by the CMT and somatic cell counts, by the number of CFU isolated from milk of the inoculated mammary glands and between the times of convalescence in both treatments. The cost of acquisition of medicines for the treatment of acute mastitis using homeopathy was very lower when compared with the same treatment done with intramammary antibiotics

Esta tese examina o possível vínculo entre história de vida e doença, com a sua respectiva evolução, admitindo que o percurso existencial guarda conexão com o desfecho do quadro e oferece indicadores para o estabelecimento do prognóstico, vendo o ser humano como unidade mente-corpo. Apresta-se para o tema incursionando na relação entre a prognose e a medicina contemporânea; dialogando com Foucault acerca da influência da anatomia patológica no reducionismo da clínica médica; ensaiando em torno da analogia entre os métodos científicos e a sexualidade a partir dos mitos Adão e Eva. O estudo baseia-se na premissa de que o prognóstico pode ser estratificado em cinco tipos: Complicado ou muito desfavorável, Progressivoou moderadamente desfavorável, Estagnado ou incerto, Residual ou moderadamente favorável e Resolvido ou muito favorável, dependendo especialmente de como o indivíduo aproveitou a principal oportunidade e a maneira que lidou com a maior dificuldade de sua vida, além de situações marcantes de sua experiência psicoafetiva ou realização pessoal. Recorre-se em paralelo à abordagem holística prevalente na homeopatia, clareando, porém, alguns pontos obscuros ao identificar que o seu modelo para efetuar o prognóstico limita-se à reação do paciente ao medicamento homeopático ou à gravidade da doença, ignorando a sua trajetória de vida. A pesquisa selecionou quinze de quarenta pacientes em tratamento atual ou pregresso, com qualquer modalidade de câncer, no Hospital do Câncer de Rio Branco e na Associação Amigos do Peito (Abrigo), de ambos os sexos, todos com idade entre 20 e 70 anos. Utilizou-se roteiro semiestruturado de 9 questões, sendo 3 sobre a doença e 6 a respeito de sentimentos ou fatos pretéritos relevantes. As informações permitiram verificar tanto as interseções no agrupamento dos três pacientes de cada tipo prognóstico, quanto as nítidas diferenças dos quinze entre si. A história de vida dos pacientes considerados Complicadoevidencia revolta e/ou inconformação súbita; no Progressivo, conflitos que se acentuam lenta e continuamente; no Estagnado, dificuldades, carências e antagonismos prolongados, mas conservando-se nomesmo patamar; no Residual, morosidade na solução das pendências, seguida por resiliência exitosa; no Resolvido, prontidão para sanar os desafios, com solidariedade e altruísmo. Maior gravidade da doença, óbitos e metástases em relação aos demais tipos predominam no Complicado e Progressivo; o quadro tende a recidiva ou sequela no Estagnado, à remissão no Residual, e casos curados há diversos anos no Resolvido. Concluiu-se que, embora o prognóstico fundamentado na história de vida careça de mais pesquisas, fornece já elementos para corroborar a atividade clínica em diversos campos profissionais, e também pode subsidiar ações voltadas para a saúde pública, em especial no campo preventivo. / This thesis examines the possible link between life history and disease with its respective evolution, admitting that the existential course keeps connection with the outcome and provides indicators for the establishment of the prognosis, seeing the mind-body as unity. The author insoles the theme exploring the relationship between the prognosis and the contemporary medicine;dialoguing with Foucault about the influence of the histopathology in the reductionism of the medical clinic;essaying around the analogy between scientific methods and sexuality from the myths, Adam and Eve.The study is based on the premise that the prognosis can be stratified into five types: Complicatedor very unfavorable, moderately or Progressive, Stagnantor uncertain, Residualor moderately favorable or very favorable or Resolved, depending on how the particular individual took the main chance and the way it dealt with the greatest difficulty of his life besides remarkable situations of his psychoaffective experience. It appeals in parallel to the holistic approach, prevalent in homeopathy, clearing, however, some shady spots in its vision of the mind-body unity, which makes the prognosis inside the limits of the patient\'s reaction to the homeopathic medicine or to the severity of the disease, ignoring the trajectory of his life.The research has selected fifteen between 40 interviewed patients, in current or former treatment of cancer in the Hospital do Câncer de Rio Brancoand the Associação dos Amigos do Peito (Abrigo), of both sexes, all of them aged between 20 and 70 years. The life story of patients considered Complicated evidence sudden revolt and/or non conformity;in the Progressive, conflicts that rises slowly and continuously;in the Stagnant, prolonged difficulties, inadequacies and antagonisms that remains in the same level;in the Residual, delay in solution of disputes, followed by successful resilience;in the Resolved, readiness to settle the challenges, with solidarity and altruism.Greater severity of illness, deaths and metastasis in relation to other types prevail in the Complicated and Progressive;the clinic picture tends torecurrence or sequelin theStagnant;to the remission in the Residual, and to have being cured several years before,in the Resolved.It was concluded that, although the prognosis based on life story requires more research, it already provides elements to support the clinical activity in various professional fields, and can also support actions directed to public health, particularly in the preventive field.