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Basic Introduction to Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a system of medicine which was expounded by Dr. Samuel
Hahnemann near the end of the 1700s, but its basic origins extend to the time of Hippocrates. Homeopathy has a record of two hundred years of clinical use with many remarkable cures. Recent research shows homeopathy to be effective in conditions such as the flu, arthritis, asthma, PMS and depression. Studies have been published in journals such as The Lancet and the British Medical Journal.
Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances and are used in
extremely small amounts. They are recognized as drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. In preparing the medicines, they are diluted many times, being given a strong shaking at each step of dilution. Because they are so dilute, homeopathic medicines have virtually no side effects. Of scientific interest is the fact that if the vigorous shaking/vibrating is omitted during preparation at the pharmacy, then the medicines do not stimulate healing. Many homeopaths believe that by using knowledge currently being gained in studies of quantum physics and chaos theory, there may soon be an explanation for the stimulation of the body's immune defense and repair system by the homeopathic dilution process.
One of the foundations of homeopathy is the concept of "like cures like." If a
substance can create certain symptoms in a healthy person, then it can cure the same symptoms when they are found in someone who is sick. As an example, if a person Is suffering from a cold, has a runny nose with burning from the discharge, and watery eyes, then a homeopath may choose to prescribe a homeopathic preparation of onion. Onion is well known to cause similar symptoms.
One of the basic tenets of homeopathy is that the symptoms seen when a person
is sick are the result of the body's attempt to regain health. Rather than giving medicines which stop the symptoms, a homeopath will prescribe a homeopathically prepared medicine to stimulate them, thus helping the body to heal itself. Homeopathy treats the whole person, including the physical mental and emotional aspects. Homeopathy has been used to enhance wellness as well as to help remove symptoms of sickness. Many homeopathic medicines are available to the public. If in doubt concerning use, consult a professional. |
