Combining Homeopathy and Information Medicine

Table of contents

• What Homeopathy and Information Medicine Each Offer
  • Homeopathy: Remedy Profile and Constitution
  • Information Medicine: Frequencies, Bioenergetics, and Measurement Methods
• Why the Combination of Homeopathy and Information Medicine Is Being Discussed
• Legal Framework in Austria: Drug Approval and Advertising
• Evidence, Proof of Effectiveness, and the Placebo Effect
• How to Properly Use Radionics Software for Alternative Practitioners
• Applying Energetic Testing Methods in Practice
• Combining Homeopathic Anamnesis with Digital Tools
• Practical Protocols and Interaction Checklists for the Combination
• Limits, Risks, and Responsible Classification
• Conclusion
• Frequently asked questions

Last updated: September 10, 2026

What Homeopathy and Information Medicine Each Offer

The combination of homeopathy and information medicine is a therapeutic approach in which two different methods of complementary medicine are used in tandem: homeopathic anamnesis and remedy selection on the one hand, and energetic testing and frequency-based methods on the other. Both methods originate from different traditions and follow different rules, which makes their combination difficult to explain. This article by Herbert Eder clarifies what each method actually achieves, where its limitations lie, and how practitioners and therapists can use them responsibly. Anyone wishing to use the combination of homeopathy and information medicine should first understand that these are two separate systems, not a single method.

Homeopathy: Remedy Profile and Constitution

Homeopathy works with remedy profiles: descriptions of the symptom patterns that a remedy typically induces and is therefore intended to treat according to the principle of similarity. The choice of remedy is based on the patient’s constitution—that is, their overall presentation of symptoms, their reaction patterns, and their life circumstances. In classical practice, an initial medical history often takes an hour or longer because many details must be recorded. What many guidebooks fail to mention: The quality of the remedy selection depends almost entirely on the thoroughness of this medical history, not on the remedy itself.

Information Medicine: Frequencies, Bioenergetics, and Measurement Methods

Information medicine is an umbrella term for methods based on the assumption that biological processes can be described in terms of information or frequency patterns. These include bioenergetics, frequency therapy, and various energy-based testing methods. In practice, these approaches are used as complementary therapies, for example, to help manage chronic conditions or sleep disorders. These terms are not legally protected and are defined differently by various providers. This is precisely where a common problem lies: Anyone wishing to use information medicine must first clarify exactly what a provider means by it.

Why the Combination of Homeopathy and Information Medicine Is Being Discussed

Proponents argue that the combination of homeopathy and information medicine brings together two complementary approaches: Homeopathy provides a structured picture of the patient, while information medicine supplements it with energy- and frequency-based testing methods. Critics counter that two methods with weak evidence do not support one another. This debate is valid. The combination of homeopathy and information medicine does not become more effective simply by repeating it frequently.

The key is a patient-centered approach: Both methods focus on the person and their symptoms, not on a single symptom. A holistic approach can support quality of life and subjective well-being. However, it is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or guideline-based treatment. Those suffering from chronic conditions should always view the combination of homeopathy and information medicine as a complement, never as a substitute.

Legal Framework in Austria: Drug Approval and Advertising

In Austria, a product’s classification determines which rules apply. Homeopathic medicines are subject to pharmaceutical regulations and require approval or registration by the competent authority. For certain homeopathic remedies, there is a simplified registration procedure that does not require the usual proof of efficacy; in return, the package insert and advertising may not make specific therapeutic claims regarding particular diseases. This restriction is the crux of the matter: the simplified path to registration is contingent upon refraining from making disease-specific efficacy claims.

Frequency-based and information-based therapies, on the other hand, are generally not subject to pharmaceutical regulations as long as no therapeutic claims are made regarding specific diseases and no product is marketed as a drug. As soon as a provider claims that a device or software cures a specific condition, the legal classification changes—and with it, the associated obligations.

In addition, advertising is subject to the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition. Anyone who promises a cure or claims effects that they cannot substantiate is engaging in anti-competitive behavior. The practical implication is clear: providers may not claim any evidence of efficacy that they cannot substantiate, nor may they imply that a product has been approved when it has not.

The BASG Overview of Homeopathic Medicines explains which registration methods are available. It's also worth taking a look at the Information from AGES on Medicines, if there is uncertainty regarding the classification of a product.

This gives rise to three specific obligations for the practice of combining homeopathy and information medicine:

• Separation in Communication: Describe homeopathic remedies and energy-based therapies separately, not as a single product with a single claim of efficacy.
• No promises related to illness: Avoid using phrases such as „helps with“ or „cures“ in reference to specific diagnoses unless there is supporting evidence.
• Labeling and Documentation: For registered homeopathic remedies, comply with the approved labeling requirements; for frequency-based and information-based therapies, document the devices used and the protocols in a manner that allows for verification.

A common mistake in practice is confusing test results with therapeutic conclusions. A testing procedure that provides indications is, legally speaking, distinct from a product intended to treat a disease. Those who maintain a clear distinction between the two in their public communications avoid most conflicts and, at the same time, lay the groundwork for providing patients with honest information.

Evidence, Proof of Effectiveness, and the Placebo Effect

Anyone who wants to evaluate the combination of homeopathy and information medicine needs a clear standard. In evidence-based medicine, there is a hierarchy of study types: at the top are systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, followed by individual randomized controlled trials, then observational studies, then case reports, and finally expert opinions. The lower a finding is in this hierarchy, the less protected it is against chance, expectation effects, and bias.

The following applies to homeopathy: While there are a few randomized studies with partly positive results, the methodologically sound systematic reviews predominantly conclude that the effect cannot be clearly distinguished from the placebo effect. A common problem is the small sample size: Studies with few participants yield wide confidence intervals that can encompass both a significant effect and no effect at all. Another problem is individualization: Because classical homeopathy selects a different remedy for each patient, blinding is virtually impossible, and this is precisely what weakens the study’s statistical power.

For information medicine and frequency therapy, the evidence base is even more limited. There are hardly any controlled clinical studies, and terms such as bioenergetics, frequency therapy, or radionics are not uniformly defined in scientific terms. As long as it is unclear which measurable parameter a method alters, its effectiveness cannot be proven or disproven. This is not proof of ineffectiveness, but it is proof of a lack of verifiability.

The placebo effect is not a counterargument here, but rather a real component of every therapy. It works through several mechanisms: expectation (the patient expects to get better), conditioning (previous experiences with treatments), and the therapeutic context (care, conversation, ritual). Placebo effects are most strongly measurable in cases of pain, nausea, and subjective well-being, and least measurable in terms of objective laboratory values or tumor growth. It is precisely this distinction that is important in practice: Improved well-being is a genuine benefit, but it is not proof that a treatment affects a disease.

To take a honest approach to demonstrating impact, therefore, means distinguishing between three things:

• subjective experience (the patient feels better)
• Proven efficacy (a controlled study shows an effect beyond that of a placebo)
• claimed effect (a statement for which there is no evidence)

The combination of homeopathy and information medicine should highlight this very distinction, rather than blur it. Those who describe it as a complementary measure to support well-being are playing it safe. Those who promise a cure stray from the evidence-based foundation—and, in Austria, also from the legal framework.

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How to Properly Use Radionics Software for Alternative Practitioners

How to Properly Use Radionics Software for Alternative Practitioners This means: as a testing and documentation aid, not as a diagnostic device. Such programs provide frequency lists, test reports, and progress documentation. They are not a substitute for a medical history or a medical evaluation. Anyone who presents software output as a medical finding crosses the line into making impermissible medical claims.

A common mistake is placing too much emphasis on individual readings. In practice, a different approach has proven effective: The software provides guidance, and the therapist evaluates it through discussion and over the course of treatment. Using radionics software correctly as a naturopath also means documenting the results and comparing them with the actual course of treatment. Only in this way can a reliable assessment be made, rather than simply compiling a collection of individual values.

Applying Energetic Testing Methods in Practice

Applying energy testing methods in practice is most reliable when clear guidelines are in place. These include a quiet environment, a standardized procedure, and a predetermined sequence of test steps. Without this structure, the results are hardly comparable, and the progress of the test cannot be assessed.

• Record the time of the test and your performance that day
• Keep the test order consistent for each session
• Record results in writing; don't just rely on memory
• If there are conflicting findings, end the session rather than repeating it

Applying energy-based testing methods in practice also means understanding their limitations. They do not provide measurements in the scientific sense, but rather impressions that the therapist interprets. Those who communicate this openly build trust. Those who conceal it lose that trust the moment they encounter their first skeptical patient.

Combining Homeopathic Anamnesis with Digital Tools

Combining homeopathic case history-taking with digital support means conducting the interview first and then using the software. The case history remains the core: Only it provides the patient’s constitution, remedy picture, and treatment progress. Digital tools help with managing repertory data, researching remedies, and documenting the patient’s progress.

A practical three-step approach:

1. Record the medical history in full, either handwritten or dictated
2. Only then should you consult the repertory and software to help select a remedy
3. After four to six weeks, evaluate the patient's progress and adjust the choice of treatment

The order is not a mere formality. Anyone who searches the software first will find what they’re looking for but overlook what the patient is actually reporting. Successfully combining homeopathic anamnesis with digital support is only possible if the conversation remains the guiding force.

Practical Protocols and Interaction Checklists for the Combination

Practical protocols are the part that most guidebooks leave out. The following checklist can be used directly in practice before beginning a combination of homeopathy and information medicine.

• A medical evaluation has been conducted, particularly in cases of chronic symptoms
• Current list of medications recorded, including dietary supplements
• The patient is informed about the status of both approaches: complementary, not a substitute
• Do not use in acute emergencies, in cases of fever of unknown origin, or during pregnancy without consulting a healthcare professional
• Start time, initial symptoms, and expectations were documented in writing
• Follow-up examination scheduled for four to six weeks later
• Discontinuation criteria defined: worsening, or no change after two intervals
• Documentation of all methods and frequencies used

Situation	Procedure	Inspection Interval
Start of the combination	Medical history first, then diagnostic tests	4 to 6 weeks
Unclear reaction	Pause the combination, check individually	2 weeks
Medication Change	Consult with your treating physician	Before continuing
No change	Check the selection of funds and the minutes	after 2 intervals

The Patient Information from the Austrian Medical Association recommends openly discussing complementary therapies with the treating physician. That is exactly what should be included in every protocol.

Limits, Risks, and Responsible Classification

The most important caveat is this: The combination of homeopathy and information medicine is not a substitute for standard medical care. In cases of chronic illnesses, cancer diagnoses, or long-COVID symptoms, relying exclusively on complementary treatments can delay access to effective therapy. This risk is real and is often underestimated in practice.

In addition, there are side effects and drug interactions. Homeopathic remedies are considered to have few side effects, but they are not automatically free of adverse reactions. Energy-based therapies can be stressful for people with mental health conditions. A responsible approach means addressing these issues before beginning treatment, not afterward.

Conclusion

The combination of homeopathy and information medicine remains a complementary approach with limited evidence and clear legal boundaries. Those who use it should evaluate both methods separately, document the course of treatment, and not lose sight of conventional medical care. This is precisely the perspective Herbert Eder has been conveying since 1994: clear explanations of complex relationships, structured knowledge transfer through seminars and specialized articles, and practical guidance that openly addresses both the possibilities and limitations. Those who wish to responsibly combine homeopathy and information medicine will find in Herbert Eder a wealth of knowledge to guide them on an individual basis.

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Combining homeopathy and information medicine requires more than just interest: it requires structure, documentation, and an honest assessment of one’s own limitations. To this end, Herbert Eder offers personalized practice support, structured training programs, and scientifically grounded articles that present complex concepts in an accessible way and guide practitioners through the application process step by step. Anyone who wishes to thoroughly learn frequency therapy and information medicine and apply them responsibly will find the right foundation with Herbert Eder.

Frequently asked questions

How do homeopathic remedies and information medicine frequencies complement each other?

Homeopathic remedies are selected based on the remedy profile and the patient’s constitution, while information medicine techniques utilize frequencies and bioenergetics. In practice, these two approaches can be separated in time: First, the remedy is selected, followed by the application of frequencies, usually a few hours later. Clear documentation of the initial condition, treatment, and progress helps to interpret changes. This combination is not a substitute for a medical evaluation but can serve as a complementary measure.

Can energy-based therapies be used alongside classical homeopathy?

Many users report that energetic testing methods and homeopathy can be used in parallel, provided the order is established and is not changed on a daily basis. A proven approach is to first complete the homeopathic anamnesis, then apply energetic testing methods, and record the results in writing. In cases of chronic illnesses or ongoing medication, consultation with the treating physician is essential.

Is there a legal framework governing the use of complementary medicine?

In Austria, the Medicines Act governs the approval and distribution of medicines, while advertising and claims regarding their effects are restricted by the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG). Alternative practitioners and complementary therapists are not permitted to make healing claims or diagnose conditions. Anyone offering frequency therapy or radionics software should review the applicable regulations and seek information from the relevant authority or a legal advisor.

How is efficacy documented in information medicine?

Documentation is carried out using a structured progress record: initial symptoms, selected frequencies, duration of treatment, subjective changes, and accompanying circumstances. It is helpful to use fixed rating scales and fixed time points, such as before treatment begins, after two weeks, and after six weeks. This results in a clear, case-by-case description. While this documentation does not prove general efficacy, it illustrates the individual course of treatment and facilitates consultation with treating specialists.