The diversity between Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine:-
The concept of homeopathic medication was developed nearly 200 years ago by Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. Homeopathy is derived from the Greek words meaning "similar suffering". Like Hippocrates 2,000 years earlier, he realized that there were two ways of therapeutic medication: the method of contrary (allopathic) and the method of similar (homeopathic).
Conventional medicine is "allopathic" medicine. Consider Fever as an example. The allopathic or conventional approach is to give an antipyretic drug. The hypothalamic temperature regulatory set point is reset downward by antipyretics. Vasodilatation and sweating dissipate heat through radiation and conduction from the skin, to induce artificial normal body temperature, which frequently may help microbes (disease force) to multiply freely and to access more vital organs of the living being like Brain, Heart, Lungs, Kidney, Liver and pancreas etc.
Do you know Allopathic antipyretic anti-inflammatory medicines have nothing to do with Microbes (the cause of sickness) and it only gives you relief at the cost of your Immunity.
In contrast, the homeopathic approach is to treat a case of Fever disease by giving you (Sick Folk) a tiny dose of a substance that, in large doses, would cause symptoms most similar to that of fever disease of you (Sick Folk) in a healthy person. Surprisingly, the tiny dose cures the Cause of Fever and even increases your Immunity for future defence from microbes. (Click here for more details of modus operandi of homoeopathic medicine in curing pyrexial diseases)
Basic Principles of Homeopathy:-
Like cures like OR Let Likes be treated by Likes: Substances that produce symptoms when given in large doses can clear up those symptoms curing disease when the substances are given in micro-doses.
Symptoms indicate healing: Symptoms represent the body’s effort to heal itself as described earlier. Therefore, symptoms are stimulated to complete the curative process.
Homeopathic remedies are based on "provings": Medicinal substances are given to healthy people in small doses to assess how the substances influence their physiology. These “provings” continue until the healing potential of the substance is revealed.
The totality of the symptoms is considered: Your complete symptom profile is taken into account, including mental, emotional, and physical aspects.
A single remedy is given: One homeopathic medicine is chosen most of the times to perfectly match the totality of your symptoms.
A minimum of doses is given: Only a small stimulus is needed to stimulate your innate healing powers.
The homeopathic remedies are micro-doses: Homeopathic medicines are processed (“potentised”) to minute dosages in which there may be no remaining physical trace of the original substance.
What Are the Advantages of Homeopathy?
Homeopathy offers several advantages:
- Can be quite effective, when the correct remedy is given, results can be rapid and complete.
- Completely safe: Even babies and pregnant women can use it without the danger of side effects.
- Natural: Remedies are usually based on natural ingredients.
- Harmony with your body: Remedies work in harmony with your immune system, unlike some conventional medicines, which suppress immunity.
- Not addictive: Once relief is achieved, you can stop taking the remedy.
- If you get no relief, you are probably taking the incorrect homeopathic remedy.
- Holistic: All of your symptoms are treated at once, which is another way of saying your whole body is being treated. The focus is on the cause of your disorders, not the suppression of individual symptoms.
How Homeopathic Remedies Are Selected?
To select a remedy, the homeopathic doctor carefully matches your symptoms to the symptom profiles listed in “Materia Medica” publications for the more than 2,200 remedies currently in use. These remedies are derived from plant, animal, mineral and all other sources.
- A full understanding of you (patient) is required in order to select the most appropriate remedy. Therefore, the homeopathic interview will explore areas like your thoughts, dreams, emotions, physical sensations, habits, preferences in food, temperature, climate, sleep, and anything else that might increase our understanding.
How to administer Homeopathic Medicine?
You will receive a remedy, often as a pill that you allow to dissolve under your tongue.
- Don't put anything else into your mouth for 15 minutes before and after taking your remedy. Homeopathic remedies may be sensitive to outside interference, which may result in a relapse of symptoms.
- Avoid the following:
Coffee, by itself or in products.Toothpaste and peppermint.
Cigarettes.
Camphor, menthol, aromatic oils or any other strong-smelling substance. Also avoid any products that may contain these substances.
Dental works, especially high speed drilling.
Over-the-counter medications.
Electric blankets.
After taking your remedy, you may notice some changes. It's likely that you will experience a feeling of well-being and optimism after taking the remedy. However, it's possible that your symptoms may get a little worse for a short time. That means the remedy is taking effect, and your symptoms will then start to improve.
Can I Treat Myself with Homeopathic Medicines?
There are a number of "off the shelf" homeopathic remedies for various minor health complaints. You can keep them in your medicine cabinet until you need them. Dr Tanwar's dispensary carries the highest quality homeopathic remedies for common health problems.
In contrast, Homeopathic remedies based on interview with Dr S S Tanwar MD (Naturopathic Physician) are much more specialized and are carefully customized to match your unique set of Health attributes.
