An Overview of Homeopathy
Summary At the foundation of homeopathy is the concept that "like cures like." Based on this theory, one would treat fever by giving a small dose of a substance known to cause fever, or heart palpitations by giving a small, diluted dose of a substance known to cause heart palpitations in larger doses. The theory is this: symptoms of illness result from the body’s attempts to heal itself – a cough is the body’s attempt to rid itself of germs and impurities in the lungs and respiratory tract, for instance – so giving a substance that would produce a cough in a healthy person helps the body to stimulate its own healing mechanism. Homeopathy is a holistic alternative medical discipline in that it takes into account the whole body and not just the symptoms of a disease. It makes use of herbal and traditional remedies in dealing with illness, though the intent is not to eradicate the illness, but to stimulate the body’s own immune system to deal with it. Homeopathic remedies are made by diluting natural substances that come from plants, animals and minerals in a series of prescribed steps. These remedies are regulated in the same manner as non-prescription, over the counter drugs. However, homeopathic remedies are treated similar to nutritional supplements. They do not need to undergo the testing that's required for over the counter pharmaceutical drugs. The Evidence In Favor The Criticisms
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