About Homeopathy
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy
is energy medicine. It uses highly diluted natural substances to
stimulate the innate healing power of the body. Building upon the
intimate mind-body connection its applications provide relief for
both physical and emotional conditions.
Homeopathy recognizes each person's unique
state of health. As
a result, homeopathic preparations are selected expressly for an
individual.
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• Effective
• Individualized
• Gentle
• Affordable
• Non-invasive
• Non-allergenic
• Non-toxic
• Non-addictive |
What is a Homeopathic Appointment?
Homeopaths listen; an initial homeopathic consultation
usually lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A thorough understanding
of how you experience your health concerns is the basis of successful
homeopathic treatment.
Although you may have a specific physical or emotional concern,
a homeopath will compile a complete health profile based on a wide
range of factors. All of these aid the homeopath in identifying
a remedy to help restore health.
In a follow-up appointment, the practitioner
meets with you to discuss the effects of the remedy and make
any necessary adjustments. Homeopathic
remedies often result in immediate beneficial effects in acute
conditions. Long-term complaints may require several visits
to restore a sense of complete well-being.
Are Homeopathic Remedies Safe?
Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted, non-toxic
preparations made by homeopathic pharmacies in accordance with
the U.S.
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia and approved by the FDA. Homeopathic
remedies are tasteless, odorless and taken orally.
Homeopathic treatment is safe for the elderly, children,
and even infants. It is also safe and beneficial for animals.
Homeopathic remedies appropriate for self-care are often sold at
health food or drug stores.
What can Homeopathy Treat?
Homeopathy is very effective for a variety of conditions encompassing
a wide range of acute and chronic complaints.
Adult health:
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• grief
• anxiety
• mood swings
• fears and phobias
• fatigue
• sleeping disorders, as well as a variety of
• physical complaints associated with
– respiration
– digestion
– menopause
– movement
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Children’s health:
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• hyperactivity
• behavioral disorders
• poor concentration
• allergies
• bedwetting
• teething
• common childhood ailments |
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How does Homeopathy Work?
Homeopathy is based on the Law
of Similars which is an ancient healing principal stating that “like cures
like.” Simply put, a substance capable of producing certain
symptoms when given to a healthy person will cure those same symptoms
in an ill person.
For example: Peeled onions normally
cause the eyes to tear. Consequently, a remedy prepared from
onions by a homeopathic pharmacy may alleviate a watery eye condition.
In other words, "like
cures like".
“Homeopathy
cures a greater percentage of cases than any other method of
treatment.” – Mahatma Gandhi
How did Homeopathy Develop?
Hippocrates first described the Law of Similars in
the 4th century. However, it was not until Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843),
a brilliant German physician, applied the Law of Similars in
homeopathic treatment that it became a recognized method of healing.
Through his genius, observational skills, scientific
research and extensive clinical documentation, Hahnemann provided
the world with an innovative, effective and safe system of healing.
“The highest ideal
of cure is rapid, gentle and permanent restoration of health.” – Samuel
Hahnemann
How do I find a Certified
Homeopath?
Homeopathy is an unlicensed
profession in most states, so it is important to locate a qualified
homeopath certified by a recognized school or professional organization.
Certified Homeopaths are listed on the websites of the following
organizations:
Homeopathy School of Colorado – HSC
Practitioner Directory
Council for Homeopathic Certification
North American Society of Homeopaths
“There have been
two great revelations in my life. The first was bebop, the second
was homeopathy.” – Dizzy Gillespie
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