Understanding Homeopathy

Understanding Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a very widely used form of medicine throughout the world today.

How Homeopathy Works

The principal that is used in this form of medicine is known as the law of similars. In other words, "like cures like." This strategy is also found behind immunizations. It means that a substance that is able to cause the disease can also cure it. For instance, if coffee leaves you wide-awake then a homeopath may use diluted coffee to relieve your bouts of insomnia.

The Founder Of Homeopathy

Samuel Hahneman, who was a German doctor and chemist, developed the current form of homeopathy more than 200 years ago. It was his belief that a cure should work fast, be gentle and permanently restore a person to health. Removing and annihilating the disease in its entirety as fast as possible should accomplish this healing. When this is done it should be through a reliable and harmless way.

How Scientific Is Homeopathy?

Most modern mainstream medical professionals use to believe that homeopathy is far from being scientific. They also believed that it is not very effective. These beliefs were held until 1991 when the British Medical Journal published an extensive review about the effectiveness of homeopathy. Herein it was found that out of the one hundred seven clinical trials that had been published in reputable medical journals, seventy-seven showed that this form of medicine worked. With this in mind they went on to evaluate the methodology to see how carefully the trials were conducted. They were surprised to discover that most of these trials were actually quite effective. As such, many medical professionals today feel that this was enough evidence for them to readily accept that homeopathy can be effective.

How Are Homeopathic Remedies Prepared?

Homeopathic remedies are derived from plant, mineral and animal substances. They begin as a liquid solution that is then taken through a series of dilution steps that involve shaking so that the liquid becomes more potent. This is also when it turns into a tiny sugar tasting ball, which is what you will dissolve in your mouth. As you can see, it is no wonder that so many people were skeptic when this form of medicine was first introduced. After all, it tastes too good to be medicine.

Learning More About Homeopathy

Most countries have a registered body of homeopathy that can be found through a Search Engine search. For instance, in the UK it is called the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths. This is where you can find a registered practitioner.