Levels of Health - practical applications and cases

Levels of Health -The Second Volume of "The Science of Homeopathy" by George Vithoulkas

Professor George Vithoulkas briefly mentions the premise of “The Levels of Health” in his main textbook, “The Science of Homeopathy”, published in 1977. After 57 years of experience and diligent observation in homeopathic practice, he presents the fully developed practical theory for application in everyday practice.

“Levels of Health” is a highly original contribution to homeopathy and the medical field as a whole.  Vithoulkas explains his concept of the twelve levels of health in detail, meticulously elaborating on the indications to which level a patient belongs.  He delineates the possible reactions of the organism’s defense mechanism to homeopathic treatment – as well as what the reactions indicate.  This volume provides formulas for the physician to recognize whether a patient is improving after the prescribed remedy, as well as the prognosis.  It also gives invaluable advice to the practitioner for assessing the gravity and severity of cases.  Levels of Health is the new pioneering theory: a vital component in homeopathic prescribing that all practitioners of homeopathy should embrace.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PREFACE

Introduction: The Practice of Homeopathy

The Energy Complex of the Organism:
Hahnemann’s “Vital Force” The Defense Mechanism and the Energy Complex
Symptoms are Beneficial The Consequences of Suppressing Symptoms
Evaluation of Prescription
The Direction of Cure

Chapter 1: General Description of the Levels of Health
Fluctuation of the Organism within the Same Level

Chapter 2: Prognosis and Life Expectancy

Chapter 3: Genetic Predisposition to Life Expectancy

Chapter 4: Implications of Susceptibility
Natural Defense versus Bacterial Eradication
Acute Illnesses Belong to Healthier
Organisms
Absence of Fever = Lack of Vitality

Chapter 5: Genetic Predisposition: Hahnemann’s
Miasms
Predisposition in Relation to
Levels of Health
Science of Sequential Remedies
Required for Greater Predisposition

Chapter 6: The Definition and Importance of
a Clear Remedy Pattern

Chapter 7: Potency Selection Repetition of Doses
Indications for Potencies within
Various Levels

Chapter 8: Antidotes to Homeopathic Treatment
1. Pharmaceuticals and Vaccinations
2. Recreational Drugs
3. Coffee
4. Severe Mental or Emotional Stresses
5. Dental Treatment
6. Wrong Repetition of Remedies
7. Other Therapeutic Modalities
8. Strong Odors
9. Antidotal Factors upon the Remedy Itself

Chapter 9: Acute Diseases during Chronic Treatment
Group A: Level One, Level Two and
Level Three
Group B: Level Four, Level Five and
Level Six
Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight and
Level Nine
Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven and
Level Twelve

Chapter 10: The Management of Acute Conditions during the Treatment of a Chronic Condition
Appearance of an Acute Disease within
the First Three Days after Taking a Remedy
Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three
Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight, Level Nine
Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve

Appearance of an Acute Disease Seven to Fifteen Days after Taking the Remedy Group A: Level One, Level Two,
Level Three
Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight, Level Nine
Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve

Appearance of an Acute Disease One Month after Taking the Remedy Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three
Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six
Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight,
Level Nine
Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve

Appearance of an Acute Disease
Six Months after Taking the Remedy
Group A: Level One, Level Two, Level Three Group B: Level Four, Level Five, Level Six Group C: Level Seven, Level Eight,
Level Nine
Group D: Level Ten, Level Eleven, Level Twelve

Chapter 11: General Conclusions Concerning Acute Diseases during Chronic Treatment Clarification: Rules Are Not without Exceptions

Chapter 12: Remedy Reactions
Formulating the Homeopathic Prognosis of a Case
Parameters that Enable a Homeopath to Make a Three-Dimensional Evaluation of a Case

Chapter 13: Observations of Remedy Reactions and
Posology Considerations
Observation 1 Clear initial aggravation of the main physical complaint(s), the mental/ emotional symptoms and the energy level— followed by a quick, longlasting recovery
Observation 2 The patient feels much better in every aspect, but there is little or no aggravation
Observation 3 After an initial aggravation,
the patient feels much better in every aspect, but some symptoms remain
Observation 4 After an initial aggravation there is local and general amelioration, but new symptoms appear belonging to
the remedy given
Observation 5 The physical symptoms subside after an initial aggravation, but there has been no reaction on the mental– emotional plane or the energy level
Observation 6 No initial aggravation:
the patient reports being better but is not really well
Observation 7 The patient’s main complaint has ameliorated without aggravation,
but a new problem now emerges
Observation 8 The patient’s original complaint is somewhat better, but new symptoms dominate the case, completing the remedy pattern
Observation 9 Short aggravation followed by local and general amelioration, then partial relapse after one month
Observation 10 Actual relapse one month after a positive reaction
Observation 11 Temporary amelioration without initial aggravation, then a full relapse after one month
Observation 12 Amelioration in certain areas without aggravation, but after some
weeks the patient is worse than before
(with or without a change of symptoms)
Observation 13 No change in the case
Observation 14 A reserved or shy patient who reports that nothing has changed
Observation 15 Improvement of some minor physical symptom without any further changes in a reserved or intellectual patient
Observation 16 Improvement of a minor physical symptom without any other changes in an extroverted patient
Observation 17 The patient reports a deterioration, but there may have been some improvement in the past few days
Observation 18 Steady aggravation of all symptoms
Observation 19 Clear, long-lasting aggravation, followed by improvement for four to five days, then by continued deterioration
Observation 20 The patient has been feeling worse for an entire month
Observation 21 Over the course of the month, the chief complaint has become more severe, while other symptoms have improved
Observation 22 The mental–emotional plane deteriorates, while the energy level and physical complaints are improved after an aggravation

Chapter 14: Summary of the Levels of Health
Summary of Group A Summary of Group B Summary of Group C Summary of Group