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Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, is a medical
philosophy and practice based on the idea that the body has the ability to
heal itself. Homeopathy was founded in the late 1700s in Germany and has been
widely practiced throughout Europe. Homeopathic medicine views symptoms of
illness as normal responses of the body as it attempts to regain health.
Homeopathy is based on the idea that "like cures
like." That is, if a substance causes a symptom in a healthy person,
giving the person a very small amount of the same substance may cure the
illness. In theory, a homeopathic dose enhances the body's normal healing and
self-regulatory processes.
A homeopathic health practitioner (homeopath) uses pills
or liquid mixtures (solutions) containing only a little of an active
ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) for treatment of disease. These are
known as highly diluted or "potentiated" substances. There is some
evidence to show that homeopathic medicines may have helpful effects.
What is homeopathy
used for?
Historically, people have used homeopathy to maintain
health and treat a wide range of long-term illnesses, such as allergies, atopic dermatitis,
rheumatoid
arthritis, and irritable
bowel syndrome. They have also used it to treat minor injuries, such as
cuts and scrapes and muscle strains or sprains. Homeopathic treatment is not
considered appropriate for illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease,
major infections, or emergencies.
Homeopathy has been widely used in India, England, and
other European countries.
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Is homeopathy
safe?
Homeopathic remedies have been regulated in the United
States since 1938 and are considered to be safe.
Some critics of homeopathy believe that there is so
little active substance in a solution that any benefits from treatment are
likely not because of the substance but because you are thinking it is
effective (placebo
effect).
Supporters of homeopathy believe that although homeopathic
solutions are highly diluted, they contain a "memory" of the
substance in water. The body recognizes the substance and reacts to it.
Studies have tried to determine whether effects from homeopathic treatments
are placebo or whether some other action occurs. Although these studies could
not identify how homeopathic solutions work, there was evidence that
homeopathic dilutions differ from placebos.1
It is important to tell your medical doctor if you decide
to use homeopathic remedies. He or she should have full knowledge of your
health to help you make wise decisions about where to purchase homeopathic dilutions
and what homeopathic practitioner to see. Homeopathic remedies should not
replace conventional treatments for serious health concerns.
You can buy some homeopathic medicines at health food
stores without a doctor's prescription. But preparations from different
suppliers and practitioners may vary.
Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative
therapy or if you are thinking about combining an alternative therapy with
your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional
medical treatment and rely only on an alternative therapy.
SOURCE:
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated: June 30, 2009
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