Sources of homeopathic medicine

In today’s society, there are various types of alternative or organic medicines being used to treat different ailments. These treatments range from simple teas to manage anxiety to dietary changes as a help in managing epilepsy. One of the most trusted forms of alternative medicine is homeopathy and involves the administration of diluted doses of substances causing symptoms similar to the ones the patient is experiencing.

Research into homeopathy has shown that the treatment may help to heal a person of their ailment and help to manage a condition without chemical substances. This requires an individualized approach and each person needs to take all aspects their life into account when considering homeopathy. To understand the symptoms, a patient must understand their lifestyle, emotional and mental state. If this is not identified during consultation with a homeopath, it is unlikely that the treatment will be sufficient.

While homeopathy involves the idea of an external force attacking a body and overcoming it, the core of treatment is positive thinking. By being aware of one’s emotional state, a patient will be able to determine the level of homeopathic treatment required. Homeopathy operates using the philosophy that positive thinking can be beneficial to all aspects of life, particularly when it comes to treatment of conditions.

How Does It Work?

A basic belief behind homeopathy is “like cures like.” In other words, something that brings on symptoms in a healthy person can — in a very small dose — treat an illness with similar symptoms. This is meant to trigger the body’s natural defenses.

For example, red onion makes your eyes water. That’s why it’s used in homeopathic remedies for allergies. Treatments for other ailments are made from poison ivy, white arsenic, crushed whole bees, and an herb called arnica.

Homeopathic doctors weaken these ingredients by adding water or alcohol. Then they shake the mixture as part of a process called “potentization.” They believe this step transfers the healing essence. Homeopaths also believe that the lower the dose, the more powerful the medicine. In fact, many of these remedies no longer contain any molecules of the original substance. They come in a variety of forms, like sugar pellets, liquid drops, creams, gels, and tablets.

During an appointment, a homeopath will ask a number of questions about your mental, emotional, and physical health. They’ll prescribe the remedy that best matches all of your symptoms. Then they’ll tailor the treatment for you.

What Conditions Does Homeopathy Treat?

Homeopathic treatment is used for a wide variety of health issues, including some chronic illnesses:

• Allergies
• Migraines
• Depression
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• And many more

Homeopathic medicine can also be effective in treating more common and minor issues like bruises, scrapes, toothaches, headaches, nausea, coughs and colds.

If you’re interested or curious to learn more about homeopathic remedies and how you can benefit from its treatment, feel free to contact us at the Rosan Holistic Clinic to book a consultation.