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Using Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine using animal, vegetable, and mineral preparations. Remedies aim to stimulate and support the body's healing mechanism. This healing modality gained prominence in the 19th century with the work of German chemist, Samuel Hahnemann. Understanding Homeopathy In general, conventional medicine uses drugs to reduce inflammation, reduce pain, kill invading bacteria, etc. This approach aims to treat the symptoms of an illness. Homeopaths, on the other hand, view symptoms of illness as the body's attempt to heal itself. Rather than supressing symptoms, they will use them as crucial clues to the appropriate remedy to prescribe. The remedies themselves aim to stimulate the body's healing response. Homeopathy is based on three fundamental tennants: The Law of Similars Homeopathy operates under the premise that a substance, which in large quantities can produce symptoms of illness in a well person, can, in very minute doses, cure similar symptoms in a sick person. To rid the body of disease, homeopaths induces a similar artificial condition to push the original one out. The Minimum Dose This is the premise that extreme dilution enhances the curative properties of a substance, while eliminating possible side effects. Only a minute dose of an active ingredient is used to stimulate the system and improve health. Prescribe for the Whole Person A homeopath studies the whole person, taking into account such things as temperment, personality, emotional and physical responses. For example, a homeopath will not seek to treat the flu, but to treat an individual with flu-like symptoms. Where a conventional doctor might see a dozen people with the flu and prescribe the same thing for all of them, a homeopath might well prescribe a different remedy for each individual based on their specific responses to the illness. About Potencies Homeopathic remedies are prepared through a process called potentization, which involves a series of systematic dilutions and successions - or forceful shaking action. This process removes all risk of chemical toxicity while activating a substance to have a therapeutic effect in the body. Homeopathic remedy potencies are designated by the combination of a number and a letter such as 6X or 30C, etc. The number refers to the number of dilutions the tincture has undergone within a series to prepare that remedy. The more dilutions and succussions a substance undergoes, the higher the potency will be. The letter refers to the proportions used in each dilution of the series (the Roman numeral X means 10, and the Roman numeral C means 100), as well as the number of succussions the vial of solution undergoes in each successive stage. 6x, 12x,6c, and 12c affect body organs and are used for symptoms of accute conditions - usually one dose every 1/4 hour to every 4 hours. 30x, and 30c affect body organs, plus the senses and nervous system. they are used for symptoms of chronic conditions - usually once a day or up to 3 times daily. 200x, 1m, 10m, and LM affect body organs, senses, nervous system, mind and the emotions - generally used once a month to once a year.
Choosing the Appropriate Remedy For homeopathy to be successful, it is vital to chose the appropriate remedy.This involves considering both physical and psychological symptoms.Physical symptoms are probably more obvious to most of us, but, with a little practice, we can also learn to spot significant emotional and psychological responses that can be very helpful in prescribing the correct remedy. In fact, improvement of an emotional state is one way to monitor the effectiveness of a remedy. Homeopathic Medicines to Boost the Immune System The information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only, and not as any form of medical advice. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider.
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