Homeopathy is a system of healthcare that uses very small doses of remedies. These remedies are prepared from substances found in nature. Nevertheless, Homeopathy should not be confused with Herbal Medicine. These two systems of medicine are very different. Herbal medicine uses tinctures of botanical substances, whereas homeopaths use ultra-diluted "micro" doses made from not only plants, but minerals or any other substance found in nature.
The Homeopathic Doctor chooses the proper remedy by following a special rule of nature called the Law of Similars. This law states "like cures like," or that a medicine can cure a sick person if it can cause similar sickness in a healthy person. For instance, if you peel an onion, your eyes burn, itch and water. You might also have a runny nose and begin to sneeze. If you had similar symptoms during a cold or allergy attack, such as a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing, a homeopathic micro-dose of the remedy Allium cepa (red onion) would help your body heal itself..
The word "Homeopathic" is derived from the Greek words homeos meaning "similar" and pathos meaning "disease" or "suffering." Thus, homeopathy means "to treat with a remedy that produces an effect similar to the disease or suffering."
Is Homeopathy New?
The Law of Similars has been known since at least the time of Hippocrates (ca. 400 B.C.), but it was Samuel Hahnemann who fully stated the ideas of homeopathy in the early 1800's. He was a doctor and a chemist in Germany who lived from 1755 to 1843. He discovered the truth of the Law of Similars by testing small doses of medicine on himself. By 1900, about twenty percent of doctors in the United States were homeopaths, but due to various political and social changes, homeopathy became relatively unknown in the USA until recently. There is wider acceptance of homeopathy in such countries as France, Germany, Mexico, Argentina, India and Great Britain. In fact, the family doctor to England's Queen Elizabeth is a homeopathic physician.
Is there evidence that homeopathy works?
There are many high quality, published basic science, pre-clinical and clinical studies showing that Homeopathy works. These studies have been published in respected journals like Lancet, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, and Annals of Internal Medicine, among others.
http://www.amfoundation.org/homeopathinfo.htm#BOOKS
http://www.amfoundation.org/homeopathinfo.htm#JOURNALS
Is Homeopathy Regulated?
Yes! Homeopathic Medicines are fully regulated by the FDA. All homeopathic medicines are "governed" by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
My child just took an entire bottle of a product, what do I do?
Do not panic. Homeopathic remedies are safe, non-toxic, and have a very large margin of safety. It is unlikely your child could overdose on any homeopathic medicine. However, please keep Homeopathic remedies out of the reach of children and if you suspect any abnormalities with your child, take immediate necessary action.
Do these products expire?
Our products do not expire. We don't put expiration dates on the products, as they have been exempted from expiration dating guidelines by the FDA (CFR 211.137).
Where can I learn more about homeopathy?
National Center for Homeopathy
http://www.homeopathic.org
The Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States
http://www.hpus.com
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Disclaimer: Although Homeopathy is registered & regulated by the FDA, it is neither approved nor disapproved by FDA. |
