Epigenetics and Homeopathy: Exploring The Interplay Between Genes and Gentle Healing.

Homeopathy and epigenetics, though emerging from vastly different scientific traditions-- energetic healing and molecular biology--converge on a profound insight: subtle influences from the internal and external environment can modify the course of human health. Epigenetics has demonstrated that gen...

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Publicado en:Homoeopathic Heritage Vol. 51; no. 5; pp. 19 - 23
Autores principales: Kumar, Rajat, Mansha
Formato: questions and answers tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: B. Jain Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Aug2025
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Sumario:Homeopathy and epigenetics, though emerging from vastly different scientific traditions-- energetic healing and molecular biology--converge on a profound insight: subtle influences from the internal and external environment can modify the course of human health. Epigenetics has demonstrated that gene expression can be altered without changing the DNA sequence, through mechanisms like DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNAs--often in response to lifestyle, beliefs, and environmental exposures. Similarly, homeopathy emphasizes individualization, the vital force, and the minimum dose to trigger the body's natural healing response. This article explores the philosophical and biological parallels between these systems, examining how homeopathic remedies may influence epigenetic pathways. Drawing from Bruce Lipton's theory of perception-based gene modulation and Bandyopadhyay's quantum epistemology, this paper presents a conceptual framework for understanding how homeopathy might act as an informational input capable of initiating epigenetic change. By bridging ancient healing wisdom with modern genetics, homeopathy may find renewed scientific legitimacy in the era of personalized, systems-based medicine.