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Dr. Samuel Hahnemann developed homeopathy in the late 1700’s, although the concept dates back to Hippocrates. Homeopathy is based on the principle that “like cures like.” That is, if a substance can cause symptoms in a healthy person, then it can cure similar symptoms in a sick person. Suppose a person has a cold or hay fever, with watery eyes and a burning nasal discharge. Homeopathy regards these symptoms as the body’s attempt to restore health. Instead of giving an antihistamine to dry up the discharge, a homeopath might prescribe homeopathically prepared onion – because onion is known to cause watery eyes and a burning nasal discharge. Rather than suppressing the symptoms homeopathy seek to stimulate them, thereby helping the body heal itself. Homeopathy is used not only to relieve symptoms but also to prevent illness and maintain overall health. Homeopathy treats the whole person – physical, mental, emotional. The exact mechanism by which homeopathy works are unknown, but 200 years of clinical experience along with research published in such medical journals as The Lancet, Pediatrics, and the British Medical Journal have confirmed homeopathy’s effectiveness. Homeopathy has been used to treat people with a wide range of conditions including asthma, earaches, migraine headaches, depression arthritis, PMS, and more. Extremely safe, most homeopathic remedies are available over-the-counter. There are no known contraindications or drug interactions between homeopathic and conventional medicines. Consumers can learn to treat simple, self-limiting conditions safely at home, but a professional should treat serious or life-threatening conditions. Practitioners offering this specialty: Rebecca Appelfeller |
Homeopathy is a safe, effective system of medicine, used by millions of people worldwide for over 200 years. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural sources and are dispensed in extremely small amounts. They are made in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. They are non-toxic and when properly administered, can be safely used with infants, children and adults.