History of Homeopathy
As mentioned, homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine – but the question is… where did it originate from?
Well, it was first proposed in 1796 by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. The method itself attempts to treat patients with mal health using heavily-diluted medicines.
Homeopathic remedies are prepared through a process called serial dilution. This involves shaking the formula by forceful striking – otherwise known as succussion.
This process is thought to increase the effectiveness of the treatment, and it often continues until none of the original substance remains.
In order to select a remedy for a patient’s condition, homeopaths use aspects of their physical and psychological state, and select a cure based on the sufferers symptoms.
Homeopathy has come under some criticism in recent years because it does put patients at risk due to advice against taking conventional medicines such as tablets, antibiotics and vaccinations.
Surprisingly enough, depending on the dilution of the homeopathic remedy, there may not be any pharmacologically active molecules in there!
Here’s what doctor Graham Fisher had to say on the matter of homeopathic remedies: “I’ve used homeopathic remedies in the past, and I’ve also used pharmacological remedies, and I’ve got to say that homeopathic remedies do sometimes come first. It all depends on the condition of the patient – we will assess their health and decide if they need immediate and serious treatment. If they do, we’ll consult standard health medicines. However, if their condition is treatable over a longer period of time, we will suggest to them the use of homeopathic remedies, and it’s really up to them what they go for!
“In recent years, we have certainly seen an uptake in the number of people choosing homeopathic remedies – and we do expect this to increase in the near future. More and more people are trusting nature!”
So, what have some of the people who’ve been treated with homeopathic remedies had to say about their success:
“My doctor did ask me if I wanted manufactured medicine, but I opted for homeopathic remedies instead. The fact of the matter is, I didn’t want anything going into my body that shouldn’t be there already. So by using a natural remedy – I was able to support this sector of health improvement and maintain my body’s natural balance.”
Glenda – South London
“I was amazed at the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies, and I’ll certainly be using these remedies again. Of course, if I need to, I’ll use manufactured medicines, but for now – it’s homeopathic remedies for me!”
Brian – Wisconsin USA