HOMEOPATHY
CREATED BY KRISTEN PFEIFER AND ERIC MCGREGOR
HOMEOPATHY
CREATED BY KRISTEN PFEIFER AND ERIC MCGREGOR
WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?
Is the natural form (plants, minerals, etc.) of
medicine used to treat
various ailments
http://www.arnica.com/homeo/homeopath1.html
Uses the similar cause of the ailment to treat
the ailment (also known as the Law of
Similars)
For example, insomnia from coffee
would be treated with small doses of
coffea
Was discovered by Dr. Samuel Christian Hahnemann of Germany in the
1790's
http://www.hahnemannlabs.com/about_homeopathy.html
Derived from the Greek words
homios-like or similar
pathos-suffering
EXAMPLES OF HOMEOPATHY
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| Headache from muscular tension in neck | Cimic-6c every hour for up to 6 doses |
| Cold that comes on slowly | Ferrum phos.-6c every 2 hours for up to 4 doses |
| Indigestion with excessive flatulence | Carbo veg.-30c every 10-15 minutes for up to 7 doses |
| Dry eczema | Sulfur-6c 4 times a day for up to 14 days |
| Teething with acute pain | Aconite-30c every 30 minutes or more frequently if pain is severe, for up to 10 doses |
Along with treating humans, homeopathy can also be used on animals
http://www.homeopathyworks.com/critters.htm
TECHNIQUES OF HOMEOPATHY
Basis of homeopathy is to treat like with like (Law of Similars)
Uses mostly plants, minerals, and other natural substances to cure the
symptoms (all over-the-counter remedies)
First proving was done, by Hahnemann, using quinine to cure malaria
Quinine expresses the same symptoms as malaria when taken in large
doses
Homeopathic treatment is carried out by fully qualified health
practitioners and DHM's (Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine)
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EFFECTIVENESS
PRO'S:
Treats the whole person (physically and psychologically) and the
symptoms
Usually proves effective
Natural remedies (all over-the-counter)
Lower cost than regular doctor visits
Doctor/patient relationship is very personal (doctor can spend up to 1
1/2 to
2 hours analyzing the
person and the symptoms)
(First Homeopathic Hospital ,built in London in 1849, founded by Dr. Quinn)
CON'S:
Problems may be from another cause, not the one being treated
Patient must follow exact directions, or it will not work
May not be effective for some people
May take longer to cure ailment than conventional medicine
May just be placebo effect
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/homeo.html
Goes against the physics and chemistry of the body
http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/vjs/www/med/homeop.html
INTERESTING FACTS
In 1990, 38% of American adults used a complementary or alternative form
of therapy
(CAM); by 1997, the number increased to 42.1%
The probability that the stated American adults consulted an alternative
medicine
practitioner increased from 36.3% to 46.3%
In 1997, an estimated $21.2 billion dollars was paid towards homeopathic
therapies
There are over 100,000 homeopathic practitioners in India with nearly as
many in Pakistan
The royal family of England has been under homeopathic care since the
1830's
In France, 33% of the population uses homeopathic therapies
Izvestia, a homeopathic clinic in Russia for laborers, documented
a 10.1%
decrease in days lost
due to illness
Strong opposition from AMA (AMA Code of Ethics prohibits members
from
consulting with homeopathic
physicians) [Reference 2]
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