HOMEOPATHY Homeopathy is a medical science developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), a German physician. It is based on the principle that “like cures like”. In simple words, it means that any substance, which can produce symptoms in a healthy person, can cure similar symptoms in a person who is sick. This idea is referred to as the “Law of Similars”, and was understood by Aristotle and Hippocrates and mentioned in ancient Hindu manuscripts. It was Hahnemann, however, who turned it into a science of healing.
Here are examples of this principle:
a. An onion is a substance which makes your eyes water and your nose burn. If you are having an attack of hay fever with watering eyes and a burning nose, a homeopathic remedy made from onion can relieve it.
b. Poison ivy causes redness, intense itching, burning, blistering and sometimes stiff muscles. Homeopathically it has been used for everything from herpes and burns to eczema and arthritis.
c. When you are stung by a bee you feel a burning, stinging pain and the tissues surrounding the area swell up. Some relief is gained from applying cold to the area. If you had swollen tonsils with burning and stinging pain relieved by cold, a homeopathic remedy prepared from the same source could cure.
Currently there are three thousand substances used as homeopathic remedies to treat everything from colds and cough to arthritis and cancer.
A second principle of homeopathy is that you should give the least amount of medicine necessary to evoke a healing response. This is called the “Minimum Dose”. We all know that normal medicines can cause side effects, leading to much suffering or even death. In an effort to prevent side effects, Hahnemann began successive dilution with agitation of his medicines, to find the point at which they would be therapeutic, but not toxic.
Homeopathy’s Track Record
You may be wondering what kind of track record homeopathy has for treating serious diseases. A look at the past will establish that homeopathy has proven itself reliable and is often much more effective than conventional treatment.
The worldwide influenza epidemic of 1918 killed 22 million people worldwide and 500,000 in the U.S. The death rate was 30% or higher for those treated conventionally, while homeopaths cured an amazing 98% of their cases!
During the Cholera and Typhus epidemics in Europe from the 1860′s to early 1900′s, people using homeopathy had survival rates 50% or greater than those treated by conventional medicine.
In an epidemic of Typhus in Leipzig (1813), Dr. Hahnemann treated 180 cases of Typhus, losing only two patients. Mortality rates for conventional treatment were over 30%.
During the cholera epidemic of 1849 in Cincinnati, with survival rates between 40 -52%, those treated by homeopathy had a 97% survival rate. These results were published in the local newspapers.
Prevention
Homeopathy has also proven itself invaluable in preventing illness. In the 1957 polio epidemic in Buenos Aires, the homeopathic remedy Lathyrus was given to thousands of people. Not one case of polio was reported in these individuals.
In a 1974 epidemic of meningicoccal meningitis in Brazil, 18,640 children were given a homeopathic remedy for prevention. Only 4 cases of meningitis occurred in these children.
In the smallpox epidemic of 1902 in Iowa, the homeopathic remedy Variolinum was given preventively to 2,806 patients of 15 doctors. The protection rate was 97%.
History
After his first experiments in 1790, Hahnemann tried many other substances, learning what symptoms they would produce and therefore, what symptoms they could cure. He taught others his new method of healing and soon homeopathy spread from Germany to the rest of the continent. By 1829, Hahnemann was famous throughout Europe. He produced amazing cures in some of the worst epidemics of the time. During a typhus epidemic in 1813, Hahnemann cured 179 of 180 cases. During epidemics, survival rates in Homeopathic hospitals far surpassed those in conventional ones. Because of its success in healing the most serious diseases without harm to the patient, homeopathy was soon practiced all over the world. The wealthiest families and the royalty of Europe were early patrons of homeopathy.
Homeopathy Today
The World Health Organization estimates that homeopathy is used by 500 million people worldwide, making it the second most widely used medicine in the world.
In England, France, Germany and the Netherlands, homeopathy is included in the National Health Service.
In France, 18,000 physicians prescribe homeopathic remedies. There are seven medical schools offering post grad degrees in homeopathy and all 23,000 pharmacies carry homeopathic remedies.
In England, 42% of British physicians refer patients to homeopaths. The Royal family has used used homeopathy for three generations. There are currently five homeopathic hospitals, and the oldest, the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, has been there for 100 years.
India has over 70,000 board certified homeopathic physicians, hundreds of homeopathic hospitals and clinics and many homeopathic medical schools.
In Germany , 20% of Physicians prescribe homeopathic remedies.
In the Netherlands, 45% of physicians consider homeopathy effective.
Homeopathy is also practiced in Vienna, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Greece, Belgium.
Well known people who have used homeopathy
The Royal family since 1830′s. Queen Elizabeth is patron of the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital.
Mahatma Gandhi, Wm.James, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Daniel Webster, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Samuel F. Morse, John D.Rockefeller,
Gandhi: “Homeopathy ..cures a larger percentage of cases than any other method …and is beyond all doubt safer, more economical and the most complete medical science”.
Allergies—Mold, Yeast & Dust [Respiratory] is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of minor symptoms of congestion, headaches, sore throat, watery eyes, sneezing and itching related to mold, dust and yeast allergies. Take 10-15 drops under the tongue every three hours for acute symptoms. For chronic allergies, take 10-15 drops three times a day for at least 30 days.
For children under 12, consult your health care professional.
Allergy [Respiratory] is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of common allergy symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, cough and itching associated with hay fever, certain foods, poison ivy and insect bites.
Adults and children age 12 and above take 10–15 drops under the tongue every 10–15 minutes or as needed until symptoms improve; then decrease to every one to two hours, then to four times daily until symptoms are relieved.
For children under 12, consult your health care professional.
Arthritis [Structural] is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of minor arthritis symptoms: pain, stiffness and inflammation of joints.
Take 10–15 drops under the tongue every 10–15 minutes or as needed until symptoms improve; then decrease to every one or two hours, then to four times daily until symptoms are relieved.
This medicine is not recommended for children under 12.
Asthma [Respiratory] is a natural homeopathic medicine for control of the symptoms of asthma and bronchitis, including difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, tightness of chest, wheezing or coughing. Contains 20 percent USP Alcohol.
CAUTION: For asthma sufferers only. Seek medical assistance immediately if symptoms do not improve within 1 hour or become worse. Do not use this product unless you have been diagnosed by a doctor as having asthma. If you have ever been hospitalized for asthma, or if you currently take any prescription drugs for asthma, use only when directed by a doctor.
Adults: Take 10–15 drops under the tongue every 10–15 minutes or as needed until symptoms improve; then decrease to every one or two hours, then to four times daily until symptoms are relieved.
For children under 12, consult your health care professional.
Calming [Nervous] is a natural homeopathic medicine for children experiencing restless sleep, fussiness and irritability accompanying minor illness and teething.
For children and infants over 4 months, take 3–5 drops under the tongue every 15–20 minutes until symptoms improve, then decrease to every two–four hours until symptoms are relieved.
Administer to children under 4 months old only on the advice of a health care professional.
Cold [Respiratory] is a natural homeopathic medicine for relief from the symptoms of the common cold, including runny nose, sneezing, headache, sore throat and difficult breathing.
Adults: Take 10–15 drops under the tongue every 10–15 minutes or as needed until symptoms improve; then decrease to hourly, then to four times daily until symptoms are relieved.
Children: under 12, consult your health care professional.
CAUTION: If sore throat pain is severe, persists for more than two days, or is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult your health care professional.
Description: Herbasaurs Cold [Respiratory] is a natural homeopathic medicine for the relief of symptoms of minor colds, including runny nose, sneezing, headache and minor sore throat pain. Usage: For children and infants over the age of 4 months, take 3–5 drops under the tongue every 15–20 minutes until symptoms improve, then every two–four hours until symptoms are relieved.
Administer to children under 4 months only under the advice of a health care professional.
Take 10–15 drops under the tongue every 10–15 minutes or as needed until symptoms improve. Then decrease to every 1–2 hours, then to four times daily until symptoms are relieved. For children under 4, consult your health care professional. Avoid any contact with dropper to eliminate product contamination.
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