The Neuro-Homoeopathic Interface: Digital Overstimulation as a Barrier to Remedy Response in Sleep Disorders

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Authors: Ayushman Chapagain, Skandhan S Kumar
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Abstract

Background: In the modern clinical setting, the "maintaining cause" (Causa occasionalis) has evolved from physical miasmatic triggers to pervasive digital overstimulation. This paper explores how blue light, information density, and electromagnetic frequencies constitute a contemporary barrier to the Homoeopathic similimum. By referencing Hahnemann’s directives in the Organon of Medicine and The Chronic Diseases, we Co relate core concepts and analyze why digital exposure prevents the "permanent restoration of health" and how the physician must address these obstacles to facilitate a true cure in sleep and nervous disorders. The increasing use of digital devices, particularly during bedtime, has significantly altered sleep patterns and physiological functioning. In homoeopathy, such lifestyle factors may act as maintaining causes that interfere with the curative process. Without removing the maintaining cause ideal cure is impossible to achieve. Bedtime use of digital devices is associated with suppression of melatonin, delayed sleep onset, and disruption of circadian rhythm [2-5]. It also leads to increased neural stimulation, preventing adequate relaxation. From a homoeopathic perspective, these changes may represent a disturbance in the functional balance of the organism [1]. Objective: To evaluate the impact of bedtime digital exposure on sleep and nervous system function, and to understand its influence on the organism’s response to homoeopathic treatment. Methods: A narrative review of existing literature on sleep physiology, digital device usage, and homoeopathic principles was conducted. The findings were analyzed to establish a conceptual relationship between bedtime digital exposure and treatment response. Results: Bedtime use of digital devices is associated with suppression of melatonin, delayed sleep onset, and disruption of circadian rhythm. It also leads to increased neural stimulation, preventing adequate relaxation. From a homoeopathic perspective, these changes may represent a disturbance in the functional balance of the organism. Such disturbances may influence the expression of the therapeutic response. Conclusion: Bedtime digital exposure may act as a maintaining cause in homoeopathy. Its primary impact lies in altering sleep and nervous system function, thereby modifying the organism’s responsiveness to treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Circadian rhythm and melatonin

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
Publisher
Comprehensive Publications
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
30–33
Publication date
1 May 2026