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Frequently Asked Questions What is Homeopathy? Where do Homeopathic remedies come from? How are Homeopathic remedies prepared?
Are Homeopathic medicines safe? What is the Right Potency and Right Dosage? How should Homeopathic medicines be stored? How are Homeopathic medicines different from allopathic medicines? How should homeopathic medicines be administered? Do I Need to stop taking my prescription medicine while on homeopathic treatment ? Where can I learn more about Homeopathy? What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that safely and effectively treats everyday ailments as well as acute and chronic symptoms of mind and body by stimulating the body's own self-healing abilities The Homeopathic system of medicine is over 200 years old and was founded by a German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy is based on “The Law of Similars”- this means that a remedy that produces symptoms in a healthy person will cure those same symptoms when manifested by a person in a diseased state. Where do Homeopathic remedies come from?
Homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances that come from plants, minerals, animals as well as Nosodes (diseased tissue). Some commonly used and well known Homeopathic remedies derived from : The plant sources are Allium cepa from the onion , Belladonna from the deadly nightshade plant, Arnica montana from the leopard’s bane plant and Chamomila from the Matricaria Chamomile. The animal sources are Apis mellifica from the Honey bee , Sepia from the Cuttle fish and Lachesis from the Surukuku snake poison. The mineral sources are the elements like Sulphur ,Graphites, Aurum met (Gold), Argentum met( Silver) ,Silica, Calcarea carb from the Oyster shell and Nat mur from common salt. From Nosodes are Psorinum, Tubercullinum, Medhorhinum and Syphillinum. How are Homeopathic remedies prepared?
The process by which homeopathic potencies are prepared is called Potentisation. A remedy is prepared by diluting the substance in a series of steps. Liquid substances are made potent by Succussion and solid substances by trituration. The two common systems used to prepare the homeopathic potencies are the decimal (X ) and the centesimal ( C ) scale. The first step is preparation of Mother Tincture/Mother Triturate from the crude raw material. In the preparation of decimal potency, the first potency designated as 1X will contain one part mother tincture/triturate of raw material and 9 parts of vehicle, which is usually alcohol/sugar of milk. The Second potency 2X will contain 9 parts of vehicle and 1 part of 1X potency; third potency 3X will accordingly have 9 parts of vehicle and one part of 2X potency, and so on and so forth. Similarly, in the preparation of the Centesimal potency, first potency designated as 1C potency contains one part of crude substance and 99 parts of alcohol/sugar, and consequently the next potencies will contain one part of previous potency and 99 parts of alcohol/sugar of milk Homeopathic remedies are so highly diluted that not a single molecule of the original natural substance remains in the prepared remedy. Remedies are available in liquid, pellet, and tablet forms. The most common potencies available are 6X, 12X, 6C, 12C, 30C.
How should Homeopathic medicines be stored? Homeopathic remedies retain their therapeutic effectiveness indefinitely when stored in tightly shut glass bottles, in a dry cool place, out of direct sunlight and away from strong odors. They must be kept out of reach of young children. The remedies are not poisonous regardless of the quantity consumed but a child may develop symptoms of the remedy consumed. Contact your Homeopathic physician immediately if your child accidentally consumes too many pills of the homeopathic remedy. Any ill-effects are usually very mild and can be easily antidoted. Are Homeopathic medicines safe? Homeopathic medicines are safe ,inexpensive, nontoxic and they work. They can be administered to babies, pregnant women as well as the elderly .There are no side effects when the carefully chosen remedy is administered in the right potency and dosage under the supervision of a qualified Homeopath. What is the Right Potency and Right Dosage? Your Homeopathic Physician will be able to guide you to the right remedy and right dosage. In general Chronic diseases are treated with infrequent repetitions of high potency of the deep-acting constitutional remedy while the acute conditions are treated with frequent repetitions of low potencies. The more diluted a potency the higher its is considered to be. An individual’s sensitivity also plays an important role in the selection of remedy and potency. How are Homeopathic medicines different from allopathic medicines? Man has used plants and herbs to fight illnesses through the ages. Allopathy or modern medicine is based on the principle of administering chemical substances that produce the opposite effects of the symptoms of the disease. Allopathic medicines work against the body and only provide symptomatic relief. For example acidity & heartburn are treated with anta-acids, pain and fever is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, allergies are treated with antihistamines and constipation is treated with laxatives. If all else fails Steroids are used. Allopathic medicine is indispensable in emergencies and surgical medicine. Homeopathic medicines work with the body’s own healing mechanisms. Homeopathic remedies act as powerful stimuli when administered in tiny doses to the body’s own healing capacity correcting the imbalances and weaknesses that caused the body to fall prey to the disease to begin with. So ,for example instead of having to depend on the anta-acids or laxatives for daily symptomatic relief the carefully selected Homeopathic remedy addresses and corrects the root cause of the acidity/constipation . How should homeopathic medicines be administered? Homeopathic medicines are best taken by mouth. They should be taken on a clean mouth. Any food or drink should be avoided for at least fifteen minutes before and after taking the homeopathic remedy. It is alright to drink water before you take the remedy but avoid even water for 15 minutes after the remedy. It is recommended that a gap be increased to half an hour before and after the remedy if tea, coffee, alcohol, mint, garlic ,onion ,cigarettes or any other strong substances are consumed. Remedies will not be absorbed if your mouth tastes of toothpaste, tobacco, strongly flavored sweets, or spicy food, Rinse out the mouth thoroughly with water before a remedy is administered. Do I Need stop taking my prescription medicine while on homeopathic treatment ? You must continue to see your regular physician to get a proper medical diagnosis for your symptoms. If you are on regular medications for asthma diabetes, hyper-tension, hypothyroid, high cholesterol or any other condition, continue to take them regularly. If blood tests taken while on the Homeopathic treatment show that you no longer the allopathic drugs , they can be slowly tapered off under the mutual guidance and consultation with both your homeopathic and allopathic physician .Never stop taking any prescription medicines without consulting your regular doctor Most allopathic drugs do not interfere with Homeopathic treatment.Steroids and Antibiotics are to be used with caution. Please inform your Homeopath of all allopathic drugs that you are taking or will be taking.
Where can I learn more about Homeopathy? There are links on this website and there is a treasure trove of information on the internet . Join a local Homeopathic study group. Ask questions. Be an informed patient. Take control of your health and your family’s health. Free books to download and read
http://www.hpathy.com/library/index.asp
Yashasvi.Jhangiani
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