Homeopathy is a 200 year old system of healing that was founded by German Physician Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy uses minute doses of a substance to start a healing reaction in the body. Unlike conventional medicine, which works against a particular symptom, homeopathic remedies work with the body to stimulate it to regain balance.
Homeopathy is not a suppressive therapy, but is a truly wholistic method. The carefully selected homeopathic remedy will balance the entire person, (mental, emotional, and physical), creating a sense of well being, aiding in relaxation, decreasing fatigue, and allowing the body to heal itself.
Homeopathic remedies used in the classical manner will be given one at a time, and allowed to act without other interferences. However, If you are taking medications, you will be asked not to discontinue them. Homeopathic remedies generally do not interfere with conventional medications. However, certain medical drugs such as high doses of steroids, or antibiotics may interfere with the remedies, and you may be asked to wait with homeopathic remedies until the medication is finished.
Remedies are made from many thousands of natural substances. They can be from many sources, including plant, animal, or mineral. Remedies are made using a unique method of dilution and potentizing, and are often diluted far beyond Avogadro's number (where no molecules of the original substance remain!) Despite this, remedies are not placebos, as some may think. Homeopathic remedies are used with great success on infants and animals, neither of which are able to be affected by placebo.
In order to find the proper remedy, (your "constitutional") the homeopath must take a thorough assessment of your diet, sleep habits, temperature, energy, physical complaints, etc. This can take from 1 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on the age of the individual, and complexity of the case. It should be noted that homeopathy is safe for all ages, and phases of life, (even pregnancy!) Homeopathy is also free from side effects, and is non-toxic. Homeopathics are also very environmentally friendly.
Homeopathy is not widely known in the US at the present time, but is making a gradual comeback. The American Institute of Homeopathy was the first medical association in this country - founded in 1844, a full three years before the American Medical Association. At the turn of the century, 1/4 of all urban doctors were homeopaths.
Homeopathy is effective in helping people with many acute and chronic conditions, as well as auto-immune disorders, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, learning disorders, children's and infant's issues, learning disabilities, pregnancy complaints, neurological disorders, and mental/emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, and much, much more. For more information check our "Issues commonly seen by Homeopaths" page or visit the National Center for Homeopathy at homeopathic.org.
While you are there, consider joining the NCH to help support the organization in keeping your right to alternative healthcare alive! You also get a fantastic magazine "Homeopathy Today" which has lots of information on how to care for your family in acute care situations.
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