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He postulated that individuals possess seven ments. At times, the need for an isopathic remedy comes across “loud
shared “universal layers” or archetypes focusing and clear” and will provide the starting point. If a specific pharmaceuti-
on self-confidence, self-love, incarnation to a cal is identified as a culprit, that particular drug can be obtained in a
human body, protection, victimization, duality homeopathic dilution to be used isopathically to clear the obstacle that
and connection with one’s soul. IH remedies, is preventing healing. At some point an IH remedy may be called for, or
which are made from nine animal, mineral and an increase or decrease of the orthomolecular supplements.
vegetable substances, can address imbalances No two cases are alike. Along the way, practitioners may add or
in these universal layers. Given intermittently, change a component—one at a time, slowly and carefully. The child is
the IH remedies result in much-needed support the guide. As each dose is given, careful evaluation determines where
of individual evolution. the child is in the process. Open communication between parent and
In addition to the IH remedies, the CEASE practitioner as well as astute observation will guide the course of treat-
practitioner may also choose to use classical ho- ment forward.
meopathic remedies or other specialized classes
of homeopathic remedies. These may include BACK TO BEVERLY
sarcodes (homeopathic remedies derived from In working with Beverly, I began by determining what should be
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healthy tissues or secretions) and bowel nosodes cleared first. I learned that Beverly had received a combination tetanus-
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(remedies made from human intestinal flora). diphtheria-pertussis shot commonly administered to adults and decided
This component may shift and change over on the tetanus vaccine. The vaccine also contained polysorbate 80, a
time as needed. surfactant that has the ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Due to
this feature, polysorbate 80 delivers a fast track to the brain for any other
A DYNAMIC BALANCE chemicals in the vaccine. Additionally, the particular tetanus vaccine that
The art and science of applying CEASE Beverly received is grown on a medium containing a bovine (cow) extract.
therapy depends on careful observation of an Within one week of starting treatment, Beverly began to improve.
individual’s response and subsequent adjust- Her sleep became more regular, she found that she could eat without
ment of the three components. CEASE is not vomiting and the blisters in her mouth began to heal. By week three of
about applying a rigid protocol but instead treatment, she was 80 percent improved. Her parents had no doubt that
requires sensitivity, finesse and sharp clinical vaccines had been the cause of her illness.
skills. Tinus Smits said, “The birth of a child is
a miracle; keeping a child healthy is an art.” It CEASE WITH AN INFANT
is this process—part miracle and part art—that Troy (not his actual name) was a preemie, born about two weeks early,
imbues CEASE therapy with such success. weighing barely five pounds but alert and healthy. His parents were proud
Initially, the CEASE practitioner takes an and relieved. An enthusiastic young nurse, committed to fulfilling her
in-depth history, paying careful attention to responsibilities, gave Troy a hepatitis B vaccine when he was less than
when the symptoms began, along with every twenty-four hours old. All seemed to progress well and Troy’s parents
nuance of the child’s emotional and physical took him home when he was chubby enough to be discharged. He was a
constitution. Information about the parents is good feeder, mom had an ample milk supply and he continued to thrive.
also important. What was the mental state of At two months, Troy was taken to the pediatrician, who gave him
each parent during the time of conception? Were another round of vaccines: hepatitis B, polio, diphtheria-tetanus-acellular
any drugs taken regularly, prior to or during pertussis (DTaP) and rotavirus. Suddenly, something was different. Troy
pregnancy? What was the labor and delivery no longer made eye contact during feedings. He fussed and cried exces-
like? These questions and more comprise the sively for no apparent reason, clenching his hands into tight little fists
initial case-taking session. all the time. In his mother’s words, there was something about him that
The practitioner then constructs a thorough felt like “he was just not there.”
timeline, identifying the chronological order of Troy’s mother waited until Troy’s four-month well-baby checkup to
symptoms, complaints, behavioral changes and bring him back to the doctor. She even thought she might be imagining
developmental milestones or delays. Next, the things, but the doctor confirmed that something wasn’t quite right and
practitioner develops a plan, addressing what is decided to “hold off” on the next round of shots. He also mentioned the
being expressed in the case. In some cases, this word “autism,” which terrified Troy’s mom. She halted all vaccines at
may begin with an IH remedy or often with the that time.
simple addition of some orthomolecular supple- It was almost a year later when I met with Troy. Taking a careful

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