Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine that uses specially prepared remedies to stimulate the immune system. Some remedies are made from herbs, however homeopathy is not related to herbalism.

Brief History

In the 18^th century a German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, made the principle of homeopathy while becoming disillusioned with the side-effects of medical treatments.  While he was investigating the anit-malarial effects of cinchona bark he discovered that it gave him that type of fever.

Between 1790 and 1805 Hahnemann tested over 60 drugs from a variety of sources on himself and a group of students. While discovering the range of symptoms they were capable of causing he found out what they could also cure.

During his time, disease’s were treated with large doses of toxic substances and many patients were literally poisoned. Hahnemann was careful to test the substances for their homeopathic effects  in a diluted form.

Hahnemann found that the effectiveness of the remedy actually increased with dilution, while also decreasing the side effects.

Uses of homeopathy

In acute illness homeopathy treats acute symptoms safely and effectively, has no side effects, works with the immune system, improves resistance to infection and shortens recovery time. Diseases can bot build an immunity to homeopathic remedies.

How does it work?

Homeopathic remedies stimulate the immune system. A homeopath will go over all symptoms and then prescribe the perfect remedy to treat all aspects of the ailment.

Laws of homeopathy

Like cures like

What can cause disease can also cure it by stimulating the body to defend itself against it.

Minimum dose

The smallest amount of medicine is taken to get back on the right track.

Law of cure

Obvious problems start to heal first which allows underlying problems to surface and be treated.

Homeopathic dilution

Homeopathy used preparations containing microscopic amounts of the original substance. To make the 6 potency (6 centesimal potency) one part of the medicine is added to 99 parts of milk sugar or alcohol and succussed 6 times. A 30 potency has gone through 30 times.  Even though it is diluted more, the succession makes it more powerful and is usually used for serious conditions.

Homeopathic views of symptoms

Homeopathy treat all symptoms and works at finding underlying issues, where conventional medicine uses drugs to cover and relieve the symptoms.

Most common symptoms are a good sign that your body is fighting infection with its natural defenses.  Our body’s can clear out toxins and when the symptoms are more serious, they indicate the areas that need attention.

Severe symptoms are signs that your body is stressed and needs treatment to support the immune system so that it can get back to fighting naturally.

When to see a professional

Seek professional help when self-treatment is not working, if you are suffering from general stress and tiredness, if you have a lowered resistance to infection, many minor health problems, if you feel out of balance or if you are suffering from serious health conditions.

Techniques

If you have chosen the right homeopathic remedy it will begin working immediately. However, if you do not notice a change within two days – stop treatment and try another route.

Dosage

The minimum does that can achieve the cure is always best. Begin with one 6x tablet one to two times a day, if symptoms do not improve within that day, increase dosage to three to four times a day. (for mild infections or to promote healing)

If you are in a lot of pain/discomfort take the 30x potency, which is for the worst that a condition can get.

Taking remedies

Remedies come in tablets, tinctures and creams which have the amount of times it has been diluted and succussed on the label. One tablet is one dose. You dissolve the tablet under your tongue without water.

Don’t eat, drink, smoke, or clean your teeth for at least 20 minutes after taking the remedy.

Is it working?

You can immediately tell a remedy is working because you feel better – even your mood and energy, your symptoms are clearing up and aren’t intense. If this does not happen, the remedy is not right for you and you need to try another one.