About Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that is holistic, natural and scientifically based. It is a complete form of healthcare that offers gentle, rapid and lasting relief of the symptoms associated with chronic disease. It is also highly effective in treating the symptoms of all types of acute and first aid conditions.
Homeopathic remedies are safe to use, gentle and do not produce side effects. They are non-toxic, FDA approved and also quite inexpensive compared to the cost of standard medical treatment. There are over three thousand homeopathic medicines from which to choose. They are made from either plant, mineral, metal or animal substances and prescribed in a way to stimulate and support the body’s own healing capacity.
Today, homeopathy is the most common choice of alternative medicine in the North and South Americas. It is the second most common in the world (behind herbal medicine)*, and continuing to grow steadily. *Source: World Health Report; WHO Global Atlas of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Map Volume); 2005.
The system of homeopathy was founded by a German medical doctor Samuel Hahnemann over 200 years ago. Through extensive research and testing he eventually codified the principles of this comprehensive system of healing in the “Organon of the Medical Art”. Although, the principles on which homeopathy is based have been utilized in healing for thousands of years.
Homeopathic remedies work through activating the body’s own powers of self-regulation and self-healing. Since its inception, homeopathy has benefited people from all walks of life and of any age, in countries all over the world.
The Benefits of Homeopathy
EXPERIENCE greater health and vitality, naturally and effectively through homeopathy.
Homeopathy offers DEEP and GENTLE HEALING. It is a powerful and unique system of health and healing.
Homeopathy is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE in providing relief to many chronic physical and mental symptoms that are often painful and limiting. It also works well for acute and first aid conditions.
In homeopathy your WHOLE PERSON is treated, not individual parts or one particular symptom/condition. Homeopathy also DOES NOT SUPPRESS or palliate symptoms and drive the disease deeper into the body.
Homeopathic remedies are NATURAL and developed in a way to utilize their healing potential to effectively stimulate and support your body’s healing capacity. They are safe to use, FDA regulated, non-toxic, gentle and have NO SIDE EFFECTS.
Homeopathy offers comprehensive and quality healthcare at AFFORDABLE prices. The cost of homeopathic treatment is typically much less than conventional medical care.
Homeopathic care can be COORDINATED WELL with allopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic and massage therapy practices.
Homeopathy STIMULATES your immune system and prevents illness.
Homeopathic treatment is CONVENIENT and someone is always there to respond to your changing needs.
Homeopathy provides DEPENDABLE results and quality care to you in the long run.
Homeopathy has been benefiting families and children for OVER 200 YEARS, from all walks of life and of any age, in countries all over the world.
RESTORE your internal balance and strengthen your vitality through homeopathy. Increase your health, become more resistant to disease and reach a level of FREEDOM and increased awareness that allows you to move forward in new ways and create more for yourself in life.
Homeopathy is GROWING RAPIDLY. It is the second most common form of alternative medicine in the world today (behind herbal medicine).* According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 3.4 million people used homeopathy in 2002.*Source: World Health Report; WHO Global Atlas of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Map Volume); 2005.
Conditions Treated by Homeopathy
Homeopathy treats the whole person on a physical, mental and emotional level, not just an individual or isolated health concern. So homeopathy effectively treats all types of acute, first-aid and chronic physical and mental conditions.
Health problems benefited by homeopathy include, but are not limited to: colds, flus, cuts, bruises, burns, chronic fatigue, headaches, asthma, allergies, arthritis, digestive problems, chronic pain, depression, behavioral problems, high blood pressure, colic, digestive problems, urinary tract infections, skin disorders, addictions, anxiety, post traumatic stress, fibromyalgia, and recurrent respiratory, sinus and ear infections.
Basic Philosophy and Principles of Homeopathy
Law of Similars
The word homeopathy comes from the Greek “homios” (meaning similar) and “pathos” (meaning suffering). One of its fundamental principles is the “Law of Similars”, which states a substance that produces a certain set of symptoms in a healthy person will cure similar symptoms in a sick person. This concept is widely known today in conventional medicine through treatments such as allergy desensitization shots and vaccinations.
Individualized
Another important principle of homeopathy is that each of us is unique. Often times the same diet, the same advice and the same homeopathic medicine will not necessarily help everyone with the same disease. Unlike conventional medicine homeopathy treats the individual and not just the disease itself. How the person experiences the dis-ease and how it expresses itself into the body and mind is the most important. The patient is seen as an entire whole – mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Single-Minimum Dose
Classical homeopathic treatment uses only one remedy at a time to treat and cure chronic disease. Also, the typical daily large doses of medication in conventional medicine are not given. In homeopathy only the minimum dose required to effect cure is prescribed. The body only needs to be stimulated slightly to institute its own healing potential.
Law of Nature Cure
All of life has the capacity to heal. Homeopathy utilizes the curative power of life. Homeopaths use plant, animal and mineral substances and develop them in a way to utilize their healing potential.
Self-Healing Potential
Our body has the innate capacity to heal itself. It has its own defense mechanism, often called immune system. There is an underlying essence that supports and gives life to our entire being is often termed as chi, prana, vital force. Homeopathy serves only as a catalyst to stimulate the inner healing process and cure the cause of disease. Homeopathy does not suppress or palliate symptoms and drive the disease deeper into the body.