Homeopathy & Homeopathic Medicines

2.  Originated from the late eighteenth century.  Have a curative effect when given in very dilute amounts to sick men and women.  Believed to stimulate the body's own healing processes natural, effective & safe  Derived from two Greek words (hómoios,"- like" and páthos,"suffering") that imply "like disease.“

3.  PURPOSES seek to heal the patients on the physical, mental and emotional levels.  Safe therapy, as it utilizes medicines in extremely diluted amounts. Its non-toxicity makes it a fantastic option for treatment of children.  Homeopathic remedies are cheap.  Colds and flu might be effectively treated with aconite and bryonia.  Effective in treating many conditions

4.  Effective in treating infections, circulatory problems, respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, depression and nervous disorders, migraine headaches, allergies, arthritis, and diabetes. Used to help the healing process after surgery or chemotherapy.  Good treatment to research for chronic and acute illnesses

5.  1. Similarity  2. Individualization of therapy for the patient.  The use of the minimal dose

6.  Fundamental idea of homeopathy is that the 'similarity' said by the german physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755--1843) in 1796.  This means that compounds capable of causing disease in healthy subjects are used as drugs to deal with similar patterns of disease experienced by ill folks.  He viewed health as a dynamic procedure.  Aimed to excite and direct the body's self- regulatory mechanisms.

7.  Characteristics of the selected medication should be as similar as possible to the features of the illness from the patient.  This nearest match is known as the 'simillimum'.  Similarity might be in the 'whole person' degree, taking into consideration the signs and symptoms of this disorder, the patient's physical build, personality, temperament and genetic predispositions.  This high degree of individualization isn't always required: 'similarity' may be in a more specific, local level, particularly in the treatment of acute problems.

8.  Doses used in homeopathy range from the ones that are similar in concentration to a traditional medicines.  Vigorous shaking of the solution together with effect or 'elastic collision' during the production procedure is an integral component in the production of homeopathic medicines.

9.  Aconitum napellus  Apis mellifica  Arnica Montana  Arsenicum album  Natrum muriaticum  Cantharis vesicatoria  Lachesis  Belladonna  Gelsemium sempervirens

10.  calcarea -- carbonica also called calcium carbonate or calc carb; it is used in homeopathy to treat symptoms of fatigue, depression, and nervousness.  Chamomilla derived from german chamomile, it's used in homeopathy to treat irritability, impatience, etc..  It is most commonly prescribed to children.  Ferrum phosphoricum Also called ferrum phos or iron phosphate, it's used to treat symptoms of low power and anemia.  Mercurius-- vivus Also called quicksilver, it's used to treat symptoms of sweats, shaking, nausea

11.  It is used to treat symptoms brought on by overeating and a lot of alcohol or caffeine. Hypericum commonly called St. John's wort; hypericum is used to treated nerve damage. Ignatia Derived from seeds of a plant, this homeopathic remedy is prescribed to treat conditions with symptoms like nausea, headache, and tremors.  Phosphorus-- It is used to treat symptoms of excessive thirst, fatigue, and nervousness. CONT...

12.  It is used to treat conditions that are accompanied by release, such as bedwetting, sinusitis, etc..  Sepia-- Sepia is the release utilized by the cuttlefish to evaporate from a predator. Homeopaths use sepia to treat symptoms of apathy and fatigue.  Sulphur-- It is used to treat conditions with symptoms of itching, burning pains, and odor. CONT...

13.  It may be used by pregnant and nursing women.  It may be used by both children and babies.  Does not interfere with drugs taken by somebody.  If an incorrect remedy is chosen, it's completely safe and won't harm the individual in any respect.

14.  It may be used for chronic or severe conditions  Individualized system of medicine which treats the individual.  Holistic approach to recovery.  Readily available and may be used by anybody.  Inexpensive and so offer an inexpensive approach to healing.  Can be stored for extended intervals.  Non-invasive CONT...

15.  Remedies should be prescribed by a homeopathic practitioner.  Those that are taking homeopathic remedies should also avoid taking antidotes, & other substances.  Avoid, coffee, peppermint (in toothpaste and mouthwash), camphor (in salves and creams), and very spicy foods.  Should also be managed with caution, and shouldn't be touched with the hands or fingers

16.  A homeopathic aggravation sometimes happens during initial treatment with homeopathic remedies.  Homeopaths see aggravation as a positive indication that the remedy is a fantastic fit for the patient's symptoms.  Some patients may experience psychological disturbances.

17.  plant kingdom mineral kingdom animal kingdom diseased cells hormones and healthful cells imponderables

18.  60 percent of those homeopathic medicines are prepared from one or more parts of plants.  Leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, and berries, could be utilised in the preparation of these medications.  All kinds of plant, benign, poisonous, and carnivorous, have been used as homeopathic medications.

19.  Approximately 20 percent of those homeopathic medicines are prepared from nutritional supplements.  Therapeutic properties of nearly all known metals and non-metals and lots of important compounds are exploited in homeopathy.  Eg. Aurum metallicum (golden), Kali carbonicum (potassium), Natrum muriaticum (common salt), and Silica (sand)

20.  Some homeopathic medicines are derived from specific animal products.  Animal products, such as snake toxin, snake toxin, etc., are used in very minute doses to prepare homeopathic medications.

21.  Some homeopathic medicines are prepared using tissues or secretions containing bacteria, viruses, and other germs.  Thus, homeopathy advocated the therapeutic use of miniscule quantities of germs long before the introduction of vaccines.

22.  Healthy human/animal cells and secretions are also utilized to prepare homeopathic medicines.  Examples of these medications are Thyroidinum and Adrenaline.

23.  Certain energy resources, such as magnetism, x-ray, radiation, etc., can also be utilized to prepare homeopathic medications.