50 Years a Homeopath: Interview with Eric Foxman
AAHP: It is rumored that you have been involved with homeopathy for some time. How did it come about, and how long has it been? Eric L. Foxman: I spent a summer next door to a family that owned a pharmacy in Manhattan, where I lived and went to high school. They offered me…
The History of the American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH)
Established April 10, 1844, the year after the death of homeopathy’s German-born founder, Dr. C. F. Samuel Hahnemann, the American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH) is the oldest, extant, national professional medical organization in the United States. The Institute has survived the vicissitudes of fortune attendant upon homeopathy and, indeed, upon the whole field of alternative…
Pharmacy Spotlight: Steve Litvak of Santa Monica Homeopathic
Long before national retailers like Whole Foods and CVS carried homeopathic medicines, small independent pharmacies sold most of our industry’s products. Many of these independent retailers are still alive and well today. Not only do they help consumers get the drugs they need, they have pride for the industry, showcase our indelible history, and ensure…
Cough and Cold Sales During and Post Pandemic
As we spend the summer months preparing for the fall and winter selling seasons, the question I get asked most frequently is, “What’s in store for the next cough/cold season?” This question is usually followed by vague forecasting data and answers like, “I have no idea,” or “I hope better than last year.” Can anyone…
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention Activities 2020–2021
In early May, Eric Foxman, AAHP Secretary and Senior Scientist with HCPUS, presented a webinar on updates and activities of the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States. He noted that over the past 12 months, the HPCUS held almost 40 meetings; the pandemic circumstances forced all to be held virtually. During this time, more…
NCH First in AAHP Collaboration Effort
Last autumn, the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) invited Dr. Lauri Grossman, in her role as President of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Homeopathy (NCH), to be its first board meeting guest. This was part of a new initiative by AAHP to collaborate with the homeopathic community for mutual benefit.…
How You Can Help the State of Research for Homeopathy
By Mark Land, AAHP President Rachel reported that one facet of the research database included slightly more than 220 studies, covering just over 120 therapeutic categories. Simple math shows fewer than two studies per category. In reality, many of those categories have only one study. Rachel went on to say this has been…
Homeopathy e-Reputation Index Analysis
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2021: Recovery and Momentum
Limitations imposed by the pandemic have not diminished the goals of AAHP for next year. In general, we plan to build on our momentum in 2021. Specifically, we have created momentum in outreach through education and engagement with key audiences and stakeholders. In the coming year we will reinforce our engagement with members, retailers,…
European vs. U.K.: Impacts on Homeopathic Products Worldwide
I’ve been very fortunate during my career, travelling the world, meeting incredible people and working on projects across the globe. For sure, there can be challenges – contrasting rules and regulations for a start – but the challenges that lay ahead are entirely new. The regulatory impacts of COVID-19 are starting to emerge and…