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What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine which gives relief from suffering for millions of people in nearly every country of the world. It is a therapy based on the practice of treating like with like. Homeopathy is derived from the Greek word Homoios, meaning like or similar. Homeopathy is concerned with the treatment of the whole person, as an individual, rather than treating the disease alone. For this reason, people with the same disease may often be treated with different medicines.
Homeopathy is also used effectively in dental treatment, the treatment of animals and in conjunction with other therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, and applied kinesiology.
Homeopathy has a significant role in both curative and preventive medicine.
Is it a new therapy?
Homeopathy is a well established healing system. Known to the ancient Greeks, the modern system of Homeopathy was introduced by a brilliant German physician, Dr Samuel Hahnemarm, in the 19th century.
Appalled by the barbaric medical practices of his day, he sought a more humane alternative. In his experiments, he took massive doses of Cinchona, a drug used for the treatment of malaria. To his surprise, he found that he developed symptoms similar to malaria. From this observation he developed the basic principle of homeopathy.
Today homeopathy is well accepted as a safe and effective, alternative form of medical treatment.
How does it work?
Homeopathy is a healing process in which the medicines stimulate and encourage the body's natural healing forces of recovery.
The homeopathic principle of treating like with like is based on treating an illness with a substance that produces in a healthy person similar symptoms to those experienced by the sick person.
Conventional medicine believes that symptoms are caused by the illness, whereas homeopathy sees the symptoms as the body's natural reaction in fighting the illness, and seeks to stimulate them rather then suppress them. For example, Ipecacuanha (from the root of the plant) if taken by a healthy person will cause vomiting, but if taken in tiny homeopathic doses will cure vomiting.
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Is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are completely safe with no unwanted side effects and they are nonaddictive. They are safe for babies, children and the elderly.
What are the medicines like?
There are more than 2,000 homeopathic medicines. They look the same as any other medicines, but they are totally different in their preparation and action.
They are usually presented in the form of granules, tablets, or liquids, all prepared in modern laboratories under scientific conditions of the highest standards. They are prepared from pure, natural animal, vegetable, or mineral substances that are listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS).
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Granules and tablets are sweet tasting and they dissolve easily.
The medicines contain very, very small quantities of the substances called Potencies, prepared in a special way. These high dilutions not only enhance their curative properties, but avoid undesirable side effects.
How do I take the medicines?
The granules should be allowed to dissolve in the mouth or under the tongue, preferably free from tobacco or flavored substances. Medicines are best taken apart from food or drink.
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The frequency of the dose and the potency of the medicine may vary according to the type of condition, as recommended by your doctor. The potency of the medicine is denoted by a number which follows its name. For example, Arnica 6x, or Cantharis 30x. Dosage should be stopped when the condition is cleared.
Proper diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep will, of course, enhance the treatment.
Avoid handling the granules to prevent contamination. Tip them into the cap of the container or use a clean spoon.
Keep the medicines in a cool, dark place away from strong smelling substances and they will remain effective for several years.
Naturally, to achieve the best results it is best to consult a Homeopathic Physician.
Notes from Dolisos America and Dr Harris Snoparsky, Homeopathic Physician and Chiropractic Kinesiologist.
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