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Background: Homeopathy seeks to treat holistically. The role of homeopathy for treating binge eating however remains poorly explored. Objective: To determine the efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment on binge eating. Method: This was a nine-week pilot study using a case study design. Individualized homeopathic remedies were prescribed to each participant for six weeks and case analysis evaluated changes over time. Results: All participants reported a decrease in the severity and frequency of binging behaviour; concurrent improvements in general health were also noted. Conclusion: This pilot study shows the potential benefits of individualized homeopathic treatment in binge eating in males.