ÿþ<html> <title>Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods - Article on Homeopathy, Homeopathic Remedies, Homeopathic Doctors</title> <meta name="description" content="Homeopathy is a complementary form of medicine based on the idea that substances that produce symptoms of sickness in healthy people will have a curative effect when given, in very dilute quantities, to sick people"> <meta name="keywords" content="homeopathy, homeopathic, alternative, complementary, therapy, therapies, alternative therapies, conditions, remedy, remedies, homeopathic remedies, allopathic, medicine, homeopathic practitioners, homeopaths, disease, symptoms, similia similibus curentur, homeopathic remedy, complimentary therapies, naturopathy, oriental medicine, traditional chinese medicine, meridian system, acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicines, dilution, dilutions, Samuel Hahnemann, natural remedies"> <STYLE> A:visited {text-decoration:none} A:active {text-decoration:none} </head> <center> <table width=800 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <td width=800 valign=top> </td></tr> <tr> <font face="Arial" size=4 color="#E0E0E0"> <a href="index.php"><font color=white>Home</a> | <a href="stores.html"><font color=white>Locate A Store</a> | <a href="wellbeing.html"><font color=white>Wellbeing Information</a> | <a href="recipes.html"><font color=white>Recipes</a> </table> <table width=800 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <td width=800 valign=top> <a href="artsindex.html"><font face="Times New Roman" size=4" color=red> <br> <br> <b>WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?</b><br> In general terms, homeopathy is an alternative and complementary form of medicine, which originated in the late 1700's. By 1890, there were 14,000 homeopathic practitioners in the United States. While in the early part of the twentieth century, the number of homeopaths dropped off, today allopathic physicians are, again, beginning to pair with homeopathic practitioners to treat their patients as holistically as possible. In France, 30%; in Germany, 20%; in Italy, 10% of family physicians partner with, or refer their patients to, homeopaths. <br><br> The word "homeopathy" is derived from two Greek words meaning "like disease". It is based on the idea that substances that produce symptoms of sickness in healthy people will have a curative effect when given, in very dilute quantities, to sick people who exhibit those same symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are believed to stimulate the body's own healing processes. <font size=1>1</font><br><br> <b><i>Similia Similibus Curentur </b></i>  The one phrase that describes homeopathic remedies. <br><br> "Like Cures Like". In homeopathy, it is believed that any substance which can produce a totality of symptoms in a healthy human being can cure that totality of symptoms in a sick human being. <br><br> Let's look at it from a for-instance point of view; a homeopath may prescribe belladonna (prescribed in a professionally prepared homeopathic remedy form) to a patient who presents with symptoms that are identical to those caused by belladonna; those being signs of inflammation, pain, swelling, redness and warmth in the affected area. <br><br> <b>But there's more to it than that&</b><br> Homeopathic remedies refrain from trying to mute or alleviate symptoms. The goal is to recognize the underlying cause of the symptoms from examining them, and then pairing them with the in-depth knowledge of the patient as a whole person; their unique state of being. As you can imagine, your first visit to a homeopathic practitioner might take a while! Don't expect to walk in and walk out with a prescription in 5 minutes. <br><br> A homeopathic practitioner has to take into account specific known and noted characteristics of his/her patient. Does the patient appear pale, anxious, thin-skinned, to have dull eyes? Do they have lackluster hair or chipped fingernails? Are they generally in good humor or melancholy? Have they been plagued with nightmares or do they sleep like a rock? All these personal characteristics play into prescribing the appropriate cure for the patient. So, where belladonna might be right for one patient, it's certainly not right for another, if the two have different personas. <br><br> <b>HOW DOES HOMEOPATHY DIFFER FROM OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES?</b><br><br> Looking at definitions of the other complimentary therapies helps you understand the differences. Naturopathy is a broad term used to describe therapies ranging from nutritional cures to water cures. Oriental medicine, or Traditional Chinese Medicine, embraces the five elements, the meridian system, and therapies such as acupuncture, to stimulate and balance the body's energy. Herbal medicine, also known as botanical medicine, relies on larger, less diluted doses of plant substances for treatment. For further explanations of alternative therapies, <a href="alternative.html">CLICK HERE</a>.<br><br> <b>WHICH CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED WITH HOMEOPATHY?</b><br><br> By its very nature, homeopathy is not specific to any one type of condition or another, but treats a whole host of conditions, such as: <LI>Inflammatory conditions <LI>Chronic degenerative diseases </UL> <table width=600 cellpadding=20 cellspacing=0 border=1 bordercolor="#7B0003"> <td width=600 valign=top bgcolor="#F5A901"> <b>If you are interested in exploring homeopathic alternatives, it is of the utmost importance that you consult with your primary health care provider before taking any homeopathic remedies. It is best to explore homeopathic alternatives while under the care of a trained and licensed homeopathic practitioner.</b><br> </table> <br> <br> "" <br><br> <br> <UL> <LI>Refer you to a trained and licensed homeopathic doctor. </UL> Many people will use homeopathy to offset prescription side effects and augment benefits. Homeopathy can also be used safely with herbs and supplements as it is generally accepted that there are no contraindications to the use of homeopathic remedies. <br><br> It is also generally accepted that there are no side effects with homeopathic remedies. How is this possible? Homeopathic remedies work on a different, more subtle, cellular level in the body. The Homeopathic Law of Similars is based on certain characteristic symptoms being the key to choosing a remedy. A substance which may, in a large dose, cause undesirable symptoms, can in homeopathic potency repel these similar symptoms out of your system and the body rebalances and heals. <br><br> Always keep your doctor informed of any natural remedies that you might consider using before you use them. Your doctor knows which combinations might be harmful for you and which ones are perfectly safe for you to use based on your health, age, and any prior or existing conditions. <br><br> <b>References:</b><br> 1. Medical Encyclopedia: Homeopathy<br> <br> <br> <font face="Times New Roman" size=3><i><b>Carol Roy is a Natural Health Practitioner, registered with Natural Health Practitioners Canada, who received her diploma from the Alternative Medicine College of Canada in Montreal, Quebec. 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