Introduction to homeopathy

HOMEOPATHY IN HEALTHCARE TODAY

Homeopathy has emerged as the most promising science which removes the sickness but also builds up the immunity of the body so as to evolve as a healthier community. 

WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?

The term Homeopathy comes from the Greek “homoios” means “similar” and “pathos” means “suffering” or “sickness”. The underlying principle upon which Homeopathy is based is the “similia similibus curentur” means “like is cured by like”. The Law of similars states that a remedy can cure a disease; if it produces symptoms similar to those of the disease when it is given to a healthy person.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF HOMEOPATHY

Man is a three-fold dynamic force composed of Body, Mind, and Spirit-operating as a single entity. Therefore when one falls ill it is not only part of body which is sick but the whole individual which needs attention.

Homeopathy takes into account the role of body, mind and spirit while selecting a remedy / treatment for any disease. It treats the human being as a whole and not just the disease. This holistic approach to a patient is a distinctive feature of homeopathic system of medicine.

Disease is not caused by germs alone. There are several factors which have a role in the genesis of illness; the constitution of a man, his mental and emotional nature, his occupation, his lifestyle, his habits, his social life all are equally important. Therefore understanding his/her suffering (as expressed by signs and symptoms or other vague discomforts) is basically an evaluation of his/her stresses and strains as faced by him/her' in the Environment'. Homeopathy always treats the whole – the Man: the Man in relation to his Environment that is, the Family, Society, Work. 

Each individual has a distinctly characteristic constitution/personality of his/her own. Homeopathy provides an individualized treatment tailored to the uniqueness of each person.

Homeopathy does not suppress symptoms nor give temporary relief at the expense of the future comfort and safety. The treatment is given with an aim to reach the root cause of the disease / disorder and thus make the sick well again. Therefore it can offer permanent cure from disease and relapses can be prevented.

It is extremely effective in both acute as well as chronic troubles.

Homeopathy treats illness gently by the stimulation of the body’s own healing response. & gradually improves the immune response of the body.

Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances and administered in minute a dose, which guarantees the absence of toxicity and side- effects. The use of micro-doses treats the body gently.

The homoeopathic medicines do not take the place of the surgeon’s knife but, when skillfully used, often does away with the necessity of operating.