Controversial decision - Charles' personal physician is a homeopath: why the king receives a lot of criticism for it
King Charles' personal physician is currently causing controversy in the UK. The reason: he is a supporter of homeopathy and believes in the healing power of globules if they are taken in the correct dosage. According to the Daily Mail, Michael Dixon, 71, believes that such alternative therapies could cure cancer.
Scientists and experts have spoken out in the Guardian, calling his appointment "worrying and inappropriate". Dixon, who previously practiced as a general practitioner, "once invited a Christian healer into his practice to treat chronically ill patients".
He also tried to cure shoulder pain with an "herb called devil's claw" and used "goat weed for impotence" instead of relying on conventional medicines and painkillers.
Why his personal physician is so controversial among experts
In his role, Dixon not only looks after Charles, but also the entire royal family. As head of the medical team, he is said to be responsible for and present at births, deaths, injuries and illnesses. According to the Sunday Times, Dixon has already been in this post for a year.
It has long been known that King Charles is a supporter of homeopathy. The author and journalist Catherine Mayer has written a book about him and met with Charles several times. "Charles III - With the Heart of a King" was published in 2022. In an interview with the German Press Agency at the time, she said: "His German heritage is partly the reason why he is so attached to homeopathy." A "specifically German way of protecting the environment" also shaped and influenced Charles.
Sources:"Spiegel","Daily Mail","The Guardian","Sunday Times"
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Despite the controversy surrounding Charles III's personal physician's belief in homeopathy, the Daily Mail reported that he believes alternative therapies like homeopathy could potentially cure cancer. This has led to concern and criticism from experts, with the Guardian Media Group labeling his appointment as "worrying and inappropriate."
In a book titled "Charles III - With the Heart of a King," author Catherine Mayer reveals that Charles' support for homeopathy could be partly influenced by his German heritage and a German environmental approach. This revelation has further fueled the discussion surrounding Charles' personal physician's controversial stance.
Source: www.stern.de
