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What
is Homeopathy?
Definition
Homeopathy [homeo-same + G. pathos, suffering].
A
system of therapy developed by Samuel Hahnemann based on the
"law of similiars," from the aphorism, similia similibus curantur
(likes are cured by likes), which holds that a medicinal substance
that can evoke certain symptoms in healthy individuals may
be effective in the treatment of illnesses having symptoms
closely resembling those produced by the substance. -Stedman's
Medical Dictionary
Homeopathy
is a scientific system of health care which activates the
body's own healing processes in order to cure dis-ease naturally,
gently, and promptly. Homeopathy utilizes a variety of mineral,
plant and animal substances in very small doses to stimulate
the body's natural healing powers to bring it back into balance.
Homeopathy
is based on the belief that illness can be cured by taking
a homeopathic dose of a substance which, if that substance
was taken by a relatively healthy person, would actually produce
symptoms like those in the ill person. As an example, Ipecac,
a shrub of Brazil and other parts of South America, when taken
in gross quantities produces vomiting. However, when very
minute parts of Ipecac are prepared homeopathically, the remedy
will help a person who is vomiting to stop. As another example,
perhaps you have had the experience of noticing relief from
feverish flu-type symptoms after eating hot peppers in Mexican
food. Indeed, American Indians treated fever with hot peppers.
Homeopathy
has been scientifically validated (and published in respected
medical journals such as Lancet) and used world-wide because
of it its safeness and effectiveness. Homeopathy is an effective,
safe and gentle way to assist the body in the healing process.
It is totally harmless and has been traditionally recommended
for adults, the aged, babies, children and pregnant women.
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