KNOWING HOMEOPATHY

 Knowing Homeopathy- A Peek

Discovered by German M.D. physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, Homeopathy has existed for more than 200 years, and yet, is the youngest system of Medicine! Homeopathy can be summarized in just 3 S’s: Scientific, Sound principled and Side-effect free.

The rationale behind Homeopathy is not just to treat the symptoms or pathology. It is to go for the prime base- the Immune System, and enhance it to the level of positive response. All this is achieved in the gentlest way possible, taking the individual, not only out of disease, but on to the path of health.

 

Inner Power & Harmony

Homeopathy is a Medical science based on the well proven premise that the body has its own power to heal. A healthy body is like a well-oiled machine where every part and organ of the body works in harmony.

Whenever there is some significant mental stress or shock and/or some physical affliction such as an infection or injury, this disrupts the harmony of the body and the instability and imbalance is expressed in the form of symptoms.

The Doctor Within

We have a Doctor within ourselves! We all know that in case of indispositions or minute affections, these are very well taken care of by our body. For e.g. when we get a small cut on our finger, it bleeds, later it stops bleeding! The blood clots and we don't need any medical help for this small wound to heal.

On the other hand, if the wound is very big, it needs an external aid like some stitches or medications that help our body to heal. In the same way, a broken bone when set right, heals on its own without any medication. We have a doctor within ourselves which guides and heals our body during illness. In this context, we are aware of the fighting force of white blood corpuscles that guard our body against external afflictions.

Need of Extra Healing Power

When the disrupting cause is stronger, the relative disturbance caused to the human system is significant and then the body alone cannot manage to recover on its own and sickness surfaces in the form of sign and symptoms. Here, our body needs an external force which will aid the body to recover and this is where Homeopathy steps in. It strengthens the immune system (that guards our body) and helps the system to fight back and recover faster.

Homeopathy is the only medical science that works on the principle that our body constantly makes effort to maintain and re-establish the internal stability. So when the body is in a state of sickness, Homeopathic medicines gently provide stimulation to the immune system of our body and help to fight the disease out of our body.

Going to the Root of the Trouble

Homeopathy treats you as an individual and not just your diseased parts independently. Unlike other medical sciences, homeopathy does not treat on the name of the disease but it looks for the cause, the root of the disease. When the cause is removed, the disease automatically goes away.

Gentle Treatment with Natural Medicines

All Homeopathic medicines are prepared largely from naturally occurring substances – plant kingdom, mineral kingdom and animal kingdom. Each medicine is thoroughly proved on healthy human beings to get the most accurate remedy picture.

More than 3000 homeopathic medicines are currently in use and new Homeopathic medicines are regularly researched and proved. Homeopathic medicines do not have any side effects, the reason being that the medicine is prescribed in minimum dose which is enough to bring about relief.

 

Complete Science:

Homeopathy is a complete medical science which has a clear-cut advantage over other systems of Medicine. It considers the entire individual, his psychological and physical make-up as well as the complete evolution of the disease while prescribing a remedy.

Aims at removing the Cause:

In today's conventional practice, the physician spends very little time with the patient. He may listen to what is wrong with you and just give some medication for that particular suffering only. But a Homeopath will inquire into the cause behind the trouble and go to the root of the disease. For example: Your recurring headaches may be due to some other disorder in your body such as constipation or acidity or it may be due to stress. A homeopath will aim to remove the reason behind the headaches such as constipation, etc. or inquire patiently why are you stressed and show you the way out.

Holistic Methodology:

The homeopathic physician takes a detailed history of the patient, including his physical complaints, attributes and emotional situation. This has a 2-fold advantage. One, a detailed history elicits the root cause/s of the illness, and secondly, it is a suitable channel for the patient to vent his innermost thoughts and feelings, and feel better.

No Side Effects:

Homeopathy is a side effect-free treatment that is gentle on the constitution. Homeopathic remedies are derivates of natural substances, and the doses prescribed by a qualified physician are never more than the patient actually needs.

Improves Immunity:

Homeopathy works by stimulating and restoring the body's vital energy to heal and when this happens you will be rid of each of your troubles small or big, old or new. Since the immune system is energized, Homeopathy protects you from future troubles also.

Safest Medicine:

Homeopathy is very safe, even for pregnant women and babies. Homeopathic medicines can be taken along with other medications without causing any adverse interactions or reactions. Homeopathic medicines do not lead to any drug dependency or substance abuse.

Preventive capacity:

Homeopathy works as a preventive and helps to maintain the healthy state of the individual not affected by the environment. Medicines can be given as prophylactics to prevent an individual from contracting a disease that people around him may be suffering from. For e.g. If one child is suffering from Chicken pox, in order to prevent the other child from getting the infection, if he is given the indicated remedy he will not suffer from that disease or even if he suffers, it will be in a very mild form.

Use in Epidemic diseases:

Homeopathic medicine can be very useful during epidemics. The remedy that is selected on the symptoms that are characteristic during the epidemic is known as the Genus Epidemicus. Such carefully selected remedies can prevent a person from acquiring the epidemic disease.

 

Myth 1: Homeopathy is placebo

Fact: Many scientific clinical trials have proved that homeopathic medicines are far above the placebo effect. The curative effect of homeopathic medicine has been observed in millions of cases with wonderful results, so saying that Homeopathy is placebo is irrational.

 

Myth 2: Homeopathy gives the same white medicines for all diseases

Fact: What seems so is not true. The white pills are only neutral vehicles or carriers of actual medicine that is sprinkled on them. The potent medicine coats the white pills. Different remedies can be prescribed in various potencies to best suit different patients. There are about 3000 medicines and 10 variable potencies (powers of medicines) of each medicine so a minimum of 30,000 various permutation and combinations can be utilized.

 

Myth 3: Homeopathy is slow to act

Fact: Not really. Homeopathic medicines act rapidly and the effect lasts much longer, as the disease is eradicated from its roots. The time taken for relief depends on the chronicity of the disease.

 

Myth 4: Homeopathic medicines contain steroids

Fact: It is a myth that homeopathy is slow to act, and when people see excellent and quick results in acute and chronic cases, they feel that homeopathic medicines contain steroids. But it is not true at all. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances and are sweet. Steroids taste bitter and so THERE ARE NO STEROIDS in homeopathic medicines.

 

Myth 5: Homeopathy is not a Medicine of emergency

Fact: Homeopathy has wonderful remedies to give quick relief in acute conditions like fever, cold and cough, pneumonia, diarrhoea, migraine, injuries, etc. However, it is important to note that you must consult a qualified homeopathic physician to get correct guidance.

 

Myth 6: Homeopathic medicines cannot beat antibiotics

Fact: Over the years, it has been seen that infections can be wonderfully abated and controlled with just homeopathic medicines, without the aid of antibiotics. Moreover, there is absolutely no chance of drug resistance in Homeopathy, unlike antibiotic medications.

 

Myth 7: There are a lot of food restrictions with homeopathic medicines

Fact: Homeopathic medicines are absorbed from the tongue and the inner lining of the mouth hence patients are asked not to eat or drink anything 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after taking the medicine. Also, it is advisable to cut down on raw onion, raw garlic, strong coffee and mint as they may antidote some of the medicine. These are the only food restrictions.

 

Myth 8: Homeopathy cannot be taken along with other medications

Fact: Homeopathic medicines can be taken along with other medications without any fear of side effects and complications. Homeopathic medicines also help in reducing the side effects of conventional therapies like in case of cancer. Homeopathic medicines will help in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy also. "The doctor might ask you to restrict certain medicines incase they interfere with the treatment or affect the judgement of the treatment."

 

Myth 9: Homeopathy cannot help in certain cases like for warts, piles etc. Surgery is the only option.

Fact: Surgical treatment of conditions like warts, piles and kidney stones do not guarantee any form of long-lasting recovery, especially if a tendency to develop such conditions is present in the patient. Correct homeopathic treatment can not only take care of the present attack, but will also eliminate the tendency to recurrence.

 

Myth 10: Diabetic patients cannot take homeopathic medicines as they are sweet

Fact: Homeopathic medicines do not contain glucose (harmful in diabetics). They are made of a complex sugar called lactose. The actual amount of sugar in homeopathic medicines consumed over a period of one week is not more than one teaspoon. And still if the patient disagrees to this, homeopathic medicines can be taken in liquid form which is not sweet.

Though, there might be certain food restrictions specific to your disease.