Homoeopathy
Homeopathy employs highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanisms for holistic health
Diluted Remedies, Holistic Healing
- Homoeopathy (from the Greek: ὅμοιος hómoios, “-like” and páthos, “suffering”) is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann based on his doctrine of like cures like (similia similibus curentur), whereby a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people.
Myths And Facts About Homeopathy
MYTHS
Homoeopathy is very slow acting & of use only in chronic illnesses
FACTS
In fact, even in acute situations & conditions e.g. fevers, acute sore throats, injuries, burns, insect bites etc., homeopathy can act very promptly.
MYTHS
Homoeopathy is just ‘sweet pills’ with only placebo effect.
FACTS
scientific double blind randomized clinical trials & carefully conducted clinical proving of homoeopathic medicines prove otherwise & these trials have been duly recorded & can be repeated, which prove the efficacy of these medicines
MYTHS
While taking Homoeopathic medicines one is forbidden a no. of things such as raw onions, garlic, coffee, spices, tea, alcohol or smoking.
FACTS
It is advised to patients that they refrain from eating or drinking anything for 30 minutes before & after taking the Homoeopathic medicine. Also it is wiser to rinse one’s mouth if one has eaten anything strong smelling such ar garlic onion etc.
MYTHS
Homoeopathy, other conventional medicines such as anti-Hypertensive or Anti-diabetic drugs have to be totally discontinued.
FACTS
it is imperative that patients continue their medication which are acting on the physiological plane but do so judiciously & under the guidance of experienced physicians.
MYTHS
Homoeopathic medicines contain STEROIDS.When appropriate Homoeopathic medicines act fast & help acute conditions, people often ask or feel that the physicians areusing,steroids in the garb of Homoeopathy for quick results.
FACTS
A good Homoeopathic prescription from registered practioner, geared towards stimulating & helping the body’s defense system (Immune System) & works as an immuno-modulator, gives very satisfying results in acute cases as well.
MYTHS
Homoeopathy is not safe & cannot be prescribed during pregnancy or to lactating/nursing mothers.
FACTS
these infinitesimal minute doses, which have been prepared in dilutions which do not cause any toxicity, pathogenicity
MYTHS
In Cancers, Homoeopathy is not advisable esp. in conjunction with radio- & chemotherapy
FACTS
The prime role of helping the patient’s immune status & promoting & restoring health is highlighted
MYTHS
Homoeopathy can’t be taken with Allopathic Medicines.
FACTS
There is no rationale of stopping Allopathic drugs and Homoeopathic medicine can be given concurrently