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“Read! In the name of your Lord who created - Created the human

from something which clings. Read! And your Lord is Most Bountiful - He who taught (the

use of) the Pen, Taught the human that, which he knew not.”

(Al-Qra’an 96:1-5)

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Special Thanks

• Allah Rabbul Aalameen

• Dr. Faiz-ul-Hassan Naseem

• Dr. Jameel-ur-Rehman

• All the Participants

• Mansoor Ahmed

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A COMPARISON OF BIOCHEMICAL AND HOMEOPATHIC STUDIES OF

SOME MINERALS:

( Selenium, Copper, Zinc )

BY: ASHFAQ AHMAD

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Dedicated to

Every one

who tries his level best

to seek the truth,

and follows it when finds it.

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Objective of this Seminar

• To compare the Homeopathic proving record and Biochemical record of some trace elements where we find much resemblance.

• To bring the truth before the people who have misconception that Homeopathy is just based on empty speculation and is nothing but a form of placebo effects based Quackery.

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Contents

• Objective of this Seminar• Some Homeopathic terms related to this discussion.• SELENIUM:

• Brief History

• Biochemical Role

• Comparison of homeopathic and Defeciency Symptoms

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Contents (Continued)

• COPPER• Brief History

• Biochemical Role

• Comparison of homeopathic and Deficiency Symptoms

• ZINC• Brief History

• Biochemical Role

• Comparison of homeopathic and Deficiency Symptoms

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Contents (Continued)

• Conclusion

• Question Answer Session

• Announcement For Next seminar

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INTRODUCTION TO HOMEOPATHIC TERMINOLGY USED

• Law of Similia: Likes Cure Likes.

• Homeopathic Proving: On healthy human beings

• Potency: Potentiated serial dilutions, or triturations

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SELENIUM

• A BRIEF HISTORY:• Selenium was discovered in 1818 by Swedish

chemists Jons Jakob Berzelius (1779-1848) and J. G. Gahn (1745-1818). (http://www.chemistryexplained.com/elements/P-T/Selenium.html#ixzz0Vv86M4Bv)

• First Homoeopathic Proving, by Constantine Herring (1800-1880)

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A BRIEF HISTORY:( Continued )

• First Biochemical Research by Dr. Stadtman and his wife, in 1950. (www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/12/AR2008011202696.html)

• In 1957, Selenium was found to prevent liver cell necrosis, which was discovered by Schwartz and Flotz. (Text book of Medical Biochemistry by by MN Chattegjea and Rana Shinde 6th Edition)

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Biochemical Role of Selenium:

• As a component of glutathione peroxidase. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4686466)

• Potential role in male fertility. As a part of Glutathione peroxidase serves as a vital component in the maintenance of muscle cell and red blood cell integrity, playing a role in the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). (http://pjms.com.pk/issues/aprjun109/article/reviewarticle1.html)

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Biochemical Role of Selenium (CONT.)

• The Role Of Selenium Deficiency In Dilated Cardiomyopathy In Saudi Arabia (http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/Old/191/98-135.pdf)

• The Role of Selenium in Thyroid Hormone Action, as a component of type 1 deiodinase as selenocysteine at its active site. (http://edrv.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/13/2/207)

• The influence of selenium on immune responses. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18384097)

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Comparison of biochemical deficiency symptoms and proving record

• Sensation of fullness in the chest and about the heart, like oppression. Violent stitches in the left side at night. oppression of breathing.

• Unusual exhaustion. Weakness, sleepiness, and yawning. Irresistible desire to lie down and sleep.

• Dilated myocardiopathy and Arrhythmias. (http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/Old/191/98-135.pdf)

• Symptoms of hypothyroidism, including extreme fatigue, mental slowing, goitre, cretinism and recurrent miscarriage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selenium_deficiency)

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Comparison (Continued)

• Paralytic pain in the small of the back, Stiffness of the limbs, Pains in all the limbs, Pains in the joints.

• Violent stitches between the tip of the left ilium and the umbilicus, in the abdomen

• Muscle and joint pains

• Pancreas degeneration, (http://www.springboard4health.com/notebook/min_selenium.html)

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Comparison (Continued)

• Remarkable, emaciation, especially of the face, hands, about the loins, and on the calves.

• Indistinct vision. Myopia. Vision obscured.

• Growth retardation

• Cataract formation.

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Comparison (Continued)

• Remarkable, emaciation, especially of the face, hands, about the loins, and on the calves.

• Pains in the right side around under the last ribs, especially on inspiration, extending to the region of the kidneys, which were sensitive to external pressure.

• Abnormal protein metabolism leading to kwashiorkor

• Fatty liver syndrome. (http://www.springboard4health.com/notebook/min_selenium.html)

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Comparison (Continued)

• Frequent semi fluid stools with tenesmus.

• Many symptoms recorded (The encyclopedia of pure materia medica by timothy f. Allen, A.M., M.D. Published in 1874)

• A suspected cause of Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. (Selenium in food and health By Conor Reilly)

• Male infertility (Text book of Medical Biochemistry by by MN Chattegjea and Rana Shinde 6th Edition)

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COPPER

• A BRIEF HISTORY:• In 1805 Dr. Hahnemann first time proved Copper and

published in fragmenta de viribus medicamentorum. • Nutritional essentiality of copper was established in

1928 first time (http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/130/2/489S)

• Copper-deficiency syndromes in humans have been recognized since the 1960s, and the list of contributing factors is expanding. (Journal of the

American College of Nutrition, Vol 4, Issue 1 83-105,)

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Biochemical Role of Copper

• Copper containing, Diamine oxidase has a role in the metabolism of histamine

• Some other diamines and spermine oxidase, involved in the metabolism of polyamines.

• Benzylamine oxidase (BAO) has a high affinity for benzylamine and its role in the extra-cellular matrix includes the maturation of pro-elastin and control of the inflammatory process. (Inflammopharmacology Volume 11, Number 3 / September, 2003)

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Biochemical Role of Copper (cont.)

• Copper is found in a variety of enzymes, including the copper centers of cytochrome c oxidase.

• Also in superoxide dismutase (containing copper and zinc), which changes superoside radicals, into Hydrogen peroside. (Text book of Medical Biochemistry by by MN Chattegjea and Rana Shinde 6th Edition)

• In addition to its enzymatic roles, copper is used for biological electron transport. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper)

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Biochemical Role of Copper (cont.)

• Increases antibody production. Ab production decreased in Cu deficient diet (Gengelbech and spears, 1998)

• Copper is component of Ceruloplasmin which has Modulate inflammatory response by phagocytosis

• Ceruplasmin acts as ferro-oxidase and facilitates its icorporation in transferrin. Also in superoxide dismutase (containing copper and zinc), which changes superoside radicals, into Hydrogen peroside. (Text book of Medical Biochemistry by by MN Chattegjea and Rana Shinde 6th Edition)

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Comparison of biochemical deficiency symptoms and proving record

1. The color of the face becomes pale. Pale, puffy face. Bluish face, with blue lips. (A Dictionary Of Practical Materia Medica By John Henry Clarke, M.D. Published in 1900)

1. Iron deficiency Anemia, Hypoxia and cyanosis because its part of ceruplasmin

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Comparison (Continued)

2. Melancholy, loves to be alone, and becomes anxious about her death, Great depression of spirits, Apathetic and inert. fixed ideas of imaginary occupations at which the patient labours (The encyclopedia of pure materia medica by timothy f. Allen, a.M., M.D. Published in 1874)

2. Brain disturbances, hallucinations and Depression (http://www.healthvitaminsguide.com/minerals/copper.htm)

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Comparison (Continued)

3. Violent, contractive, and intermittent pain

4. Spasmodic affections, cramps, convulsions, beginning in fingers and toes, includes tonic and clonic spasms, Chorea. (Homœopathic materia medica by william boericke, m.D. Ninth edition. Published in 1927)

3. Deficiency of enkeflans which act as neurotransmitters and neuroregulators and have relation with pain control (Steadman’s medical dictionary)

4. Disturbances in muscular functions (Text book of Medical Biochemistry by by MN Chattegjea and Rana Shinde 6th Edition)

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ZINC

• A BRIEF HISTORY:• First proving done by Dr. Hahnemann (1755-

1848)

• 1951: First study on biological role of zinc.

• 1960: First study on role of Zinc in animals and plants.

• 1971: First study on biological role of Zinc in Humans.

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Biochemical Role of ZINC

• Two mechanisms have been elucidated; the protection of sulfhydryl groups against oxidation and the inhibition of the production of reactive oxygens by transition metals.

• Supraphysiological concentrations of Zn have antioxidant-like effects in organelle-based systems and isolated cell-based systems in vitro.

• Administration of pharmacological doses of Zn in vivo has a protective effect against general and liver-specific prooxidants

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Biochemical Role of ZINC (Cont.)

• Dietary Zn deficiency causes increased susceptibility to oxidative damage in membrane fractions from some tissues suggesting that increased oxidative stress may be a small but significant component of the pathology observed in dietary Zn deficiency. However, the biochemical basis for Zn deficiency pathology remains unelucidated; critical antioxidant functions for Zn may still be uncovered. (The physiological role of zinc as an antioxidant. ByBray TM, Bettger WJ. Free Radic Biol Med. 1990;8(3):281-91.)

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Comparison of biochemical deficiency symptoms and proving record

• Eczema, especially in the anæmic and neurotic. Itching and sensation of excoriation in the scalp, or pain as from ulceration. The hair falls off from the vertex causing complete baldness, with sensation of soreness of the scalp.

• Rough skin, dandruff and collagen disturbances.

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Comparison (Continued)

• Varicose veins, especially of lower extremities.

• Blurred Vision• Feeble children, feeble

girls, mind feeble, memory poor. "Repeats all questions before answering them."

• Collagen disturbances, Defective connective tissue

• Cataract• Mental Lethargy

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Comparison (Continued)

• Cholera infantum, with tenesmus; green mucous discharges. Sudden cessation of diarrhœa, followed by cerebral symptoms. (Homœopathic materia medica by william boericke, m.D. Ninth edition. Published in 1927)

• Diarrhea

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Comparison (Continued)

• The whole economy seems to be tired and feeble, so that when a girl approaches puberty and it is time for the menses to be established, but the flow does not appear, she goes into a decline.

• Hypogonadism in males. Lack of sexual development in females. Delayed puberty in adolescents. Growth retardation.

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Comparison (Continued)

• Emaciation throughout the body; the skin looks withered; the face pallid, wrinkled, unhealthy, sickly

• If the child comes down with scarlatina or measles, it goes into a stupor. The eruption does not come out. (Lectures on homœopathic materia medica by james tyler kent, a.M., M.D. Published in 1904)

• Delayed skeletal maturation and defective mineralization of bone. Weight loss.

• Infections and Poor Immune system. (http://www.ctds.info/zinc1.html#zinc)

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CONCLUSION

Mathematically

If PR=D and BR=D

THEN

PR=BR

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CONCLUSION (continued)

Now Logically

If “PR” is Homeopathic Proving Record, which Reveals “D” Deficiency Symptoms of some

trace element

And “BR” is Biochemical Record which also Reveals “D” Deficiency Symptoms of that

element

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CONCLUSION (continued)

• Then, “PR” Homeopathic Proving Record and “BR” Biochemical Record are equal in value.

• So, If one of them is Scientific then the other is also scientific and vice Versa.

As we all know that

Biochemistry is an Science,

So Homeopathy is also a Science.

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Questions?

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NEXT SEMINAR

TOPIC:

Hepatitis C, General Overview and Comparison between Allopathic and Herbal

Treatment

BY: Mansoor Ahmad

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