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is homoeopathy?
Homoeopathy is most scientific system of medicine which stimulates the body to heal
itself. It is based on the principle of ‘like cures like.
What are the sources of Homoeopathic drugs ?
The homoeopathic medicines are prepared from natural sources. Majority of the medicines
have their origin from the vegetable kingdom, some are prepared from chemicals, minerals,
animal kingdom, nosodes and some body secretion such as the hormones etc.
Do Homoeopathic Medicines contains steroids?
Homoeopathic Dilutions and Mother tinctures do not contain any steroids but because
Dilutions are often administered in lactose powder (sugar of milk) as a medium & the
commonly used test for checking for steroids is lactose sensitive, Hence test comes false
positive.
Are Homoeopathic treatments longer and habit forming?
The duration of the treatment depends on chronicity of the problems. So for the chronic
problems longer treatment is needed. And acute problems do not need very long treatment.
Homoeopathic Medicines, even if taken for longer time do not produce any drug dependency,
As Homoeopathic Medicines are used in very minute quantity.
Do Homoeopathic Medicines have sedative effects?
Homoeopathic Medicines contains no such medicinal property that can directly or indirectly
produce any sedation, tranquillization or any other adverse effect on body. Infact
Homoeopathic Medicines stabilize emotions & improves memory, concentration & other
intellectual functions.
Does Homoeopathic treatment increases the problems initially?
No, The fact is patient is suffering from a disease for very longer time, seeks
Homoeopathic treatment at the end and by this time he tried out various medications, as a
result disease get suppressed. And when Homoeopathic treatment starts we ask the patient
to stop other medications, after stopping those medicines the true symptoms of disease
reappear which were suppressed otherwise. So there is no need to be afraid. But yes it is
true in cases of skin problems; eruptions must flair up as Homoeopathic medicines bring
out suppressed toxic discharges from body which in fact causes skin problems to recurs.
Are there any restrictions / precautions when we take Homoeopathic
Medication?
Generally we ask the patient to avoid raw onion, raw garlic, very strong smelling items
like menthol, camphor, and coffee etc. As coffee and camphor products are having
antidoting effect over the entire vegetable kingdom medicines. The latest research advices
the diet restrictions according to the blood group of each patients in each disease paves
a way for speedy recovery.
Why a Homoeopath needs longer time for consultation of patient?
Any medical consultations, if done honestly require longer time to conclude the diagnosis
by asking the patient so many questions related to his illness and its details, his past
illnesses, family illness, treatment history and doing general and systemic examinations.
A Homoeopath does it very honestly by enquiring about each and every aspect of patient.
For which he takes maximum one hour or in very few cases little longer time. I don’t
think even one, two or three hours are more to know about a person in detail, because
patient spend even more time otherwise for the same purpose by sitting in queue for the
carrying out investigations listed by consultants.
Can I take homoeopathic medicines in acute or emergency
situations?
Of course!! Homoeopathic drugs are very fast acting. We treat acute problems very
effectively with homoeopathy & it show very good results in few hours and sometimes in
few minutes!
Is homoeopathy treats the symptoms alone?
Not exactly! In Homoeopathy the clinical diagnosis is not the only basis for prescribing
medicines but individual patients’ mental state, behavior, his/her food habits
climatic conditions, social economic conditions in treating the patient homeopathically.
That is why in two similar well diagnosed cases the homoeopathic medicines may not be the
same.
Is Homoeopathy safe for all?
Homoeopathy is ideal for treating babies and children, also can be used safely and
effectively in women for Gynecological problems and also during pregnancy, as the remedies
are safe, non-toxic and have no harmful side-effects. They are perfectly safe and
effective for all age groups. In many countries homoeopathy is accepted as a safe and
effective mode of medical treatment. In Britain it has been favored by various members of
the Royal Family, and is accepted by the National Health Service. And considering
it’s efficacy in treating diseases many countries considering huge grants for
it’s development and general awareness programmes.
How should I take homoeopathic remedies?
Tip the pills from the container into the cap and then drop them into the mouth.
Allow tablets to dissolve slowly in the mouth, but do not swallow. (For kids, tablets may
be crushed and dissolved in water.)
Keep remedies away from strong smells (e.g. perfume), keep the remedies away from bright
light.
Can I take homoeopathic remedies alongside other medicines?
Homoeopathic remedies do not interfere with Allopathic or herbal medicines, or with the
contraceptive pill. However, it is necessary to tell doctor during consultation about all
ailments and medications.
What is the shelf life of homoeopathic remedies?
If kept away from light and strong smells, homoeopathic remedies last for many years.
Accordingly, no expiry date is given.
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