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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Homeopathy introduction

Homeopathy is the discovery of Samuel Christian Hahnemann, born in 1755 in Dresden, Germany. This is a holistic system of healing and mostly suitable for every age group. The best part of this therapy is that it focuses on you as an individual, and also concentrates on treating your specific physical and emotional symptoms.

Though in the middle of the twentieth century, its popularity almost vanished from the view of American medicine, but rising frustration with the limitations of conservative medicine show the way to various medical practitioners to restart homeopathy. Looking at the present scenario, homeopathic medicine is now a growing part of the alternative medical scene.

Homeopathy's purpose

Homeopathy is meant to be an individualised treatment - or a holistic approach to medicine. This means that every remedy should be individually tailor-made to suit the patient by the homeopath after having ascertained the patient's symptom profile; symptoms, to a homeopath, being anything such as personal and social interactions, dreams, emotional issues, as well as physical symptoms of disease or illness.

Homeopathy and back pains

Arm yourself with Arnica. For people who've experienced back injuries, Arnica is among the most effective homeopathic medicines, says homeopath Dana Ullman. He suggests using Arnica orally and topically, in pellet and ointment forms, according to the package directions. He may also recommend oral doses of Hypericum, Rhus toxicodendron, or Bryonia, depending on a person's individual symptoms. To find out which homeopathic medicines will work best for you, consult a homeopath.

Homeopathy for detoxification

Homeopathy for detoxification is a method that your homeopathic practitioner prescribes you (the sick) diluted agents that, in undiluted doses, produce similar symptoms in the healthy person. It is an approach that is holistic and uses doses of natural substances that are absent harmful side effects. Homeopathic medicine has to be prescribed according to your particular needs. Your homeopathic doctor needs to examine you for a personalized diagnosis.

CONCLUSION

Homeopaths prescribe remedies for the "whole" person, and the practice of homeopathy is still based on the three principles established by Dr. Hahnemann. This is the "law of similars," the principle of the minimum dose and prescribing for the individual.

The law of similars states that a substance that can produce symptoms of illness in a well person can, in minute doses, cure similar symptoms of disease. The minimum dose states that by diluting a substance, its curative properties are enhanced and any side effects are eliminated.