What is homeopathy

Homeopathy is a natural healing system that works by stimulating the body’s core to enable the body to rid itself of illness and poor health. The body becomes able to do this when diluted substances are administered, chosen to match the state of the person.

How does it differ from naturopathy and other herbal medicine?
Although all based on natural healing, homeopathy does stand apart from other fields in this area. Naturopathy is very broad term and within it there are many different healing arts included from good nutrition to cures with water. Herbal medicine involves using plant materials to heal, but the substances used in homeopathy do not just contain materials from plants.

What kind of conditions can be treated with homeopathy?
From colds and flu to mental and emotional problems, homeopathy is said to be a help. It is not a recognized medical treatment however unlike other “natural” healing specialities such as acupuncture of osteopathy. No one particular illness gets treated in homeopathy, instead the treatment of the underlying state of the body takes place which in turn then rids the body of whatever illness it is being affected by.

What are the remedies that are used?
The substances that are administered as cures include plant, animal and mineral substances. Produced through dilution and “energizing” done thousands of times, each remedy is “energetic” and potent. Choosing the right remedy to match the characteristics of the person will produce the desired affect.

Are there harmful side effects?
Because the substances are so diluted there are no side effects or toxic effects. They should only be prescribed by an experienced practitioner and only taken when necessary. They can be taken alongside conventional medicines too which is a route many people choose to take. Even pregnant women, the elderly and children can do homeopathy.

How long does it take to work?
From minutes to many years, there is no one answer to this. Often there will be relatively quick short term improvements, and then there will be continued benefits over the coming months and years. It depends on the severity of the illness.

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