Homoeopathy is a system for treating disease based on the administration of minute doses of a drug that in massive amounts produces symptoms in healthy individuals similar to those of the disease itself.
The science of healing the body, mind and soul.
Homeopathy (a.k.a. Homeopathy) is an alternative method of treatment, based on the ‘Nature’s Law of Cure’, namely ‘Like Cures Like’. Although it is more than 250 years old, a German scientist Dr. Samuel Hahnemann is credited with its discovery in 1796. Homeopathy, a gentle and effective system of medicine, is the revolutionary, natural medical science. The remedies are prepared from natural substances to precise standards and work by stimulating the body’s own healing power.
DISCOVERED IN 1790
HOMOEOS MEANS SIMILAR AND PATHOS MEANS SUFFERING
FOUNDER AND FOD FATHER : DR. SAMUEL HAHNEMANN
How Homoeopathy Works
Homeopathy is a natural pharmaceutical science that uses various plants, minerals or animals in very small doses to stimulate the sick person’s natural defenses. The medicines are individually chosen for their ability to cause in overdose the similar symptoms the person is experiencing. “Homoios” in Greek means similar and “pathos” means disease or suffering.
In Homeopathy, a key premise is that every person is subject to a universal “vital energy” which needs to be balanced to promote the body’s self-healing response. When this energy is disrupted or imbalanced, health problems develop. Homeopathic remedies aim to restore vital energy balance and thus stimulate the body’s own healing response. Hahnemann had noticed that a chronic skin rash would clear up when the patient contracted measles. This led him to conclude that one disease could be replaced by another one that had similar symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are meant to introduce the same symptoms to the patient that their illness/disease produces and this gives rise to the disease/illness being driven out by this act of ‘replacement’. Since one’s symptoms are actually efforts of the organism to re-establish homeostasis or balance, it is logical to seek a substance that would, in overdose, cause the similar symptoms the person is experiencing. The medicines, thus, go with, rather than against, the person’s natural defenses. The logic behind this is: Homeopaths, like many modern physiologists, recognize that symptoms represent the best efforts of the organism to adapt to and defend against various stresses or infections. Because the body is not always successful in dealing with every stress or infection, it is important to find a substance in nature that has the capacity to mimic the symptoms the person is experiencing in order to aid the body in its efforts to defend and ultimately heal itself. The “law of similars,” the basic principle of Homeopathy, is even used in some conventional medical therapies, such as immunizations and allergy treatments. These treatments, however, are not pure Homeopathy since Homeopathic medicines are more individually prescribed, given in smaller doses, and used to treat sick people and to prevent disease.
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) was the founder of Homeopathy
In essence, Homeopathy is composed of two highly systematic methods: Toxicology and case taking. First, Homeopaths find out the specific physical, emotional, and mental symptoms that various substances cause in overdose. Homeopathic texts have more detail on toxicology than any other source. Second, the Homeopaths interview their patients in great detail to discover the totality of physical, emotional and mental symptoms the person is experiencing. The Homeopath seeks to find a substance that would cause the similar symptoms the person has and then gives it in small, specially prepared dose.
According to the latest discovery of IIT-Bombay
According to the latest discovery of IIT-Bombay (Ref. Times of India, 16th Dec 2010). Scientist from Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay(IIT-B) have established that the sweet pills work on the principle of Nanotechnology. “IIT-B’s chemical engineering department bought commonly available homoeopathic pills from neighbour-hood shops, prepared highly diluted solutions and checked under powerful electron microscopes to find nanoparticles of the original metal. “Our paper showed that certain highly diluted homoeopathic remedies made from metals still contain measurable amounts of the starting material, even at extreme dilutions of 1 part in 10 raised to 400 parts (200CH-potency), said Dr. Jayesh Belare from the scientific team.” Thus Homoeopathic medicines establish a synchronized balance between mind, body, and spirit, deviation of which causes different disease conditions. Homoeopathic medicines are more penetrating, mild, and simple.As the original molecule is present in a very minimum amount, there is no question of side-effects with Homoeopathic medicines; so, by Homoeopathic medicines we can perform “Rapid, Gentle, and Permanent recovery of the disease”
Advantages of Homeopathy
Homoeopathy provides rapid gentle and permanent cure.
Medicine given is single based on “LAW OF SIMPLEX”, that is, only one medicine is given at a time irrespective of the number of diseases the patient is suffering from.
Medicines are potentised and given in minute doses based on the “LAW OF MINIMUM”. So they are safe and non toxic for all ages and both sexes.,new born babies and pregnant ladies.
Homoeopathic medicines have been proved on healthy human beings.
It helps builds up the immune system so that the body gets prepared to fight itself from various diseases.
A system of treatment that is totally cost effective and inexpensive.
Why Homeopathy
Homeopathy is the second most widely used system of medicine in the world : Its growth in popularity in the world has been around 25 to 50 percent a year throughout the last decade.
Homeopathy is extremely effective : When the correct remedy is taken, results can be rapid, complete and permanent.
Homeopathy is completely safe : Even babies and pregnant women can use Homeopathy without the danger of side effects. Homeopathic remedies can also be taken alongside other medication without producing unwanted side effects.
Homeopathy is natural : Homeopathic remedies are normally based on natural ingredients.
Homeopathy works in harmony with your immune system : Unlike some conventional medicines which suppress the immune system, Homeopathy works in harmony with your immune system. (For example, cough medicines suppress the cough reflex, which is your body’s attempt to clear the lungs).
Homeopathic remedies are not addictive : Once relief is felt, you should stop taking them. If no relief is felt, you are probably taking the wrong homeopathic remedy.
Homeopathy is holistic : It treats all the symptoms as one, which in practical terms means that it addresses the cause, not the symptoms. This often means that symptoms tackled with Homeopathy do not recur. Medical philosophy is coming more and more to the conclusion that the treatment of symptoms and organs can only help temporarily and that the healing power of the body as whole that has to be enhanced. Homeopathy believes in holistic and individualistic approach. The concept of disease in Homeopathy is that disease is a total affection of mind and body, the disturbance of the whole organism. Individual organs are not the cause of illness but disturbance at the inner level (disturbance of the life force, the vital energy of the body) is the cause of illness. Therefore, Homeopathy offers one single constitutional remedy, which will cover the disturbance of the whole person. Homeopathy treats the patient as a whole and not just the disease. Therefore, it has been instrumental in curing lots of epidemics such as encephalitis cholera and Asiatic fever.
Healing system for the 21st century : Stress and pressure is a part of everyday life. People are grappling with different kinds of imbalances created in the body, mind and soul. However, with the advances of science and technology, they have become more conscious of the correct approach. In this scientific era of Healthcare and wellness consciousness, it is evident that the time has come for opting for a complete system of healing. When the treatment of any disease does not respond to any particular line of treatment, there is only one opinion that should be taken immediately. And that is Homeopathy!.
Myths & Facts of Homeopathy
Myth : Homoeopathy is slow to act: Fact : The action of Homeopathic medicines solely depends on the disease condition. For e.g. acute cases like tonsillitis, neuralgias, colic etc. the action of the remedy selected is equally fast. However, the general feeling that Homeopathy works slow may be due to the fact that the cases most often seen by Homeopaths are usually of long standing duration or chronic in nature. In other words a patient for e.g. suffering from initial symptoms of arthritis seldom opts for Homeopathic treatment early and is seen when the disease progresses significantly, which then can only be palliated.
Myth : Homeopathy is not for first aid Fact : Homeopathy works wonder in cases of sprains and strains, concussions, minor cuts and wounds, burns and scalds, sunburn, bites and stings, blisters, toothache, bleeding hemorrhoids, hiccoughs etc.
Myth : There is Nothing in Homeopathic Medicines Fact : Homeopathic medicines are prepared by a method of serial dilution. We, like most other Homeopathic practitioners, most often use centesimal or C, dilutions. These have been diluted one part mother tincture to 99 parts water or alcohol. A 300 potency has gone through this process thirty times; a 200C two hundred times, a IM one thousand times, and a 10M ten thousand times. We agree that there is nothing chemical or physiological in a potency higher than 800, however there is some kind of pattern of the original substance that remains. What exactly this pattern is has been argued widely, but the most promising theory to date has to do with water holding memory. When tested by nuclear magnetic resonance or chromatography, each medicine and each potency of that medicine is distinct and unique. So, although each Homeopathic medicine is infused into sugar pills and look and taste identical, each has its own particular pattern and properties.
Myth : Homeopathy Doesn’t Work Fact : This is what the naysayers insist on although, consistently, they are the ones who have never tried Homeopathy. While it is true that an incorrectly prescribed Homeopathic medicine may have no effect whatsoever on the symptoms, an accurate prescription can have definite, sometimes dramatic results. We and many other Homeopaths not only take detailed notes during the Homeopathic interview (even attempting to record the interview verbatim), but, with permission, may videotape patient interviews. We challenge anyone who dismisses Homeopathy out of hand and insists it has no efficacy to watch these before and after videos. We have been treating patients day in and day out and witness the positive results of Homeopathy regularly. We are the first to admit that we may not understand how Homeopathy works but, nevertheless, it does.
Myth : I’ve Tried Homeopathy and It Doesn’t Work For Me Fact : We have heard this complaint a number of times. First, much of what people mistakenly consider to be Homeopathy is herbal tinctures or other therapies that have nothing at all to do with Homeopathic treatment. It is a simple matter of confusion. Second, some say Homeopathy is not effective for them because they’ve only tried self-prescribed combination or low-potency medicines. Although not everyone can be helped by any therapy, the likelihood that you as an individual can be helped with Homeopathy if you continue treatment with a competent Homeopath for at least one year is very high. The cutting edge of Homeopathy is getting sharper by the month due to a plethora of new proving and breakthroughs, so it is worth giving Homoeopathy a try.
Myth : Homeopathy doesn’t Work for Infections Fact : This is a common misconception that we face regularly in practice, especially since we treat so many children. Once a patient is diagnosed with an “infection,” be it a sinus infection, vaginal infection, mastitis, or a dental abscess, he or she is likely to spring for the magic antibiotic bullet. When used appropriately, antibiotics can be a lifesaver. When overused, they can lead to antibiotic resistance. In our practice; we find that Homeopathy works for infections a good 90% of the time. If we have a patient with rapidly progressing pneumonia or a cellulites with red streaks up the extremity or a deep infection threatening bone, of course we refer immediately for antibiotics. But in a general Homeopathic family practice, these are by far the exception, not the rule.
Myth : Homeopathy May Be Okay for Minor Problems but Not Serious Ones Fact : Homeopathy shines in chronic, as well as acute and in severe, as well as minor, physical, mental, and emotional disease. We have seen tremendous results in patients with longstanding suicidal depression, intractable pain, and lifelong physical complaints. Although patients taking a collection of conventional medications may not present a clear enough symptom picture to find an excellent Homeopathic match, a longstanding history of symptomatology is no impediment to successful Homeopathic treatment. In India entire Homeopathic hospitals are devoted to care of the most serious illnesses.
Myth : Homoeopathy and Modern Medicines cannot work together Fact : Both Homoeopathy and modern medicines in fact can be quite complementary to each other. In conditions such as hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders etc which are infact the only manageable disorders, people are made to take the modern medicines lifelong. In such conditions, Homoeopathy can be taken sidelong to reduce the side- effects and also to keep the condition stable.
Myth : Homoeopathy cannot be used in Diabetic patients Fact : Diabetic patients can effectively use Homoeopathy. The fact is, it doesn’t matter taking minute amount of sugar globules or tablets on daily basis. Sugar intake in the daily diet is significantly higher than that taken by a few globules. The dilution may be well preferred taken as drops in water or over lactose in very severe cases.
