Homeopathy
Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, developed in Germany nearly 200 years ago, is a whole medicine system that works to heal the body and to promote total wellness. The basic premise behind homeopathy is that the body can heal itself when it is introduced small, highly diluted substances, which help stimulate the body into healing action.
The principles of dilution are the key principles in homeopathic medicine and are similar to the idea that western medicine uses in the development of vaccines. Homeopathy medicine treats infections, asthma, allergies, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, skin rashes, digestive issues and depression.
Homeopathic medicine also operates on the idea that there is not one treatment that is for everyone, but that each treatment must be specific to the person seeking treatment. It is quite common for the people who have the same illness and symptoms to receive two very different homeopathic treatments for their condition.
Homeopathy medicine comes from many sources. Some of the homeopathic treatments come from plants, while others come from other various minerals and animals. Common substances that many remedies require are red onion, stinging nettle and arnica, which is a mountain herb. All three have various properties that are helpful in healing a multitude of conditions.
Homeopathic medicines are subject to the federal food and drug guidelines, the same rules and regulations as standard non-prescription and over the counter medications. However, most homeopathy medicine does not have active ingredients, so many homeopathy medications do not require the same level of testing that other non-prescription and over the counter medication is subject to.
Overall, homeopathic medicine is a way to compliment western medicine practices and a way for people to find wellness without using unnatural substances. The popularity of homeopathic medicine continues to grow in the United States, although it is very popular in many other places in the world as a first step in treatment.
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