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Anthroposophy for children with chronic disease

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

anthroposophicAnthroposophic treatment for pediatric chronic disease is provided by physicians and differs from conventional treatment in the use of special therapies (art therapy, eurythmy [rhythmical movement], rhythmical massage therapy) and special medications.

Results of a study from the Institute for Applied Epistemology and Medical Methodology, in Freiburg, Germany are reported here. (more…)

Anthroposophy is no better than conventional treatment for low back pain

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

Anthroposophy is a philosophy that maintains your response to your surroundings can be modified by virtue of a prescribed method of self-discipline.

OK, but my conclusion about the results of this study of anthroposophy differs from that of the researchers.

Here’s why. (more…)

Quality of life in women with breast cancer receiving anthroposophic care

Monday, November 27th, 2006

There’s one hospital in Sweden where anthroposophic medicine is practiced. Here is a study of its effect in 60 women who received conventional breast cancer treatment with and without anthroposophic care.

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