About Homoeopathy

Homeopathy is a medical science introduced by a German scientist Dr Samuel Hahnemann, MD, in 1794 and it has been in practice all over Europe, the US, Australia, most parts of Asia, middle and far East, and India. It is the most practiced Alternative System of Medicine in the world today.

Homeopathy, more interestingly, works effectively especially for Chronic and recurring diseases, which are many. Just to name only a few, in random order, migraine, colds, allergies, auto-immune diseases, diseases of the joints, muscles and nerves, metabolic diseases, and more.

Homeopathy stands out distinct as compared to other modes of treatment by its fundamental principles directed towards treating diseases at the root level, by addressing the multiple causative factors such as genetic, immunological, metabolic, hormonal, emotional and the like. As a result, the diseases are treated in totality rather than in parts or as entities separate from the 'whole' of the individual patient. In that sense, homeopathic science believes in the 'holistic' approach.

Interestingly, the homeopathic medicines are also prepared in such a sophisticated way that rather than using harsh chemicals for treating humans, homeopathy uses attenuated and 'potentized' medicine substances which are in the form of nano-particles, which have been found to be effective in treating the diseases at much deeper level.

And, needless to say, the homeopathic medicines are absolutely safe and free from adverse effects. They are safe for even new-born babies as well as during pregnancy, and for elderly patients.

The major benefits with homeopathy could be listed as under:
1. Effective
2. Gives lasting relief
3. Free from side effects

1. Effective

Homeopathy, especially, is very effective for the treatment of chronic diseases of long standing. And, for those diseases which keep on re-appearing after every few days, months or years. Effectiveness of homeopathy in recurring diseases such as migraine, allergies, acne, autism, arthritis, asthma, rheumatism, psoriasis, etc. is a hallmark of homeopathy. All the diseases cannot be described here, obviously.

2. Gives lasting relief

Well, even the conventional medicine is effective. Then, why homeopathy? The superiority of homeopathy is in a fact that the relief offered by it in the treatment of chronic diseases is quite lasting for many months or years. This lasting relief is achieved because homeopathy treats the root of the diseases. The approach in homeopathy is such that it addresses the patient’s physical, disease, emotional, emotional and genetic totality; and treats the disease traits rather than treating diseases superficially. Depending on the nature of the diseases and its cause, the cure achieved by homeopathy may last for a very long time, many times for over decades or more.

3. Free from side effects

Homeopathy is essentially a safe system of medicine, free from any adverse effects if used correctly. The format of the medicine is such that the medicines are devoid of any toxic substance, hence absolutely harmless. Homeopathy is safe for newborn babies, pregnant women, and elderly patients as well as for those patients who have delicate health. Some of the other benefits and advantages of homeopathy include its cost-effectiveness, easy to administer, child-friendliness and it can be used along with other forms of medications.

Facts and Myths

Myth: Homeopathy is simply herbal medicine.:
Fact: Not really. Homeopathy is much more than herbal medicine. It has medicines sourced from herbs, minerals, chemicals, animal products, organisms, etc. And, very importantly, it is backed by a sophisticated method of medicine preparation, sound scientific principles and deep philosophy.

Myth: Homeopathy cures all diseases.
Fact: No system of medicine can cure all the diseases.

Myth: Homeopathy is a placebo therapy.
Fact: Homeopathy is a proven therapy, used successfully for last 200 years in over 170 countries; supported by scientific studies. It shows once ignorance if one believes that homeopathy is placebo.

Myth: Homeopathy increases the disease before curing.
Fact: Not really. Only some disease such as eczema might worsen, that too in less than 5% of cases, if medicines are not professionally prescribed. The whole idea of increase of disease before cure, is exaggerated.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines contain steroid or cortisone!
Fact: It is absurd to even think that homeopathy may contain cortisone.

Myth: Homeopathy is very slow.
Fact: Homeopathy is little slower than the convectional medicines; but not very slow. Since it deals with chronic and difficulty diseases, the course of treatment may seem slow and long.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines cannot be taken with the conventional (allopathic) medicines.
Fact: Conventional medicines and homeopathic medicines can safely be taken together, with advantage, without any harm.

Myth: Homeopathy is very fast!
Fact: It is not even very fast. It all depends on the nature of disease that is under treatment.

Myth: Homeopathy cures all diseases permanently:
Fact: Not always, to be honest. Homeopathy gives lasting results for sure. The word permanent is theoretical, which cannot be promised for, in difficult diseases.

Myth: Coffee and onion cannot be taken during homeopathic treatment.
Fact: Can be taken, keeping a gap of about half an hour.

Myth: Investigations such as x-ray, blood test, MRI, etc. are not required for homeopathic treatment.
Fact: All sort of investigations are required and useful for better and effective homeopathic treatment.

Myth: Diagnosis is not required for homeopathic treatment.
Fact: Diagnosis helps to make better prescription of homeopathic medicines.

Myth: Homeopathic medicines are prescribed only on the mind symptoms of the patient.
Fact: Not correct. Study of disease, diagnosis and mental attributes are studied in homeopathy.

Myth: Vitamins, iron-tonic, etc. should not be taken during homeopathic treatment.
Fact: Can be taken. Tonics and supplements are part of homeopathic treatment!

Myth: Homeopathy is against surgery.
Fact: Not really. Surgery is a part of homeopathy. Interestingly, some of the surgical diseases (life piles, fissure, tonsillitis, etc.) can be cured without surgery.