Homoeopathy is a system of medicine that originated in 1796 by a German Dr. Samuel Hahnemann based on the doctrine “Similia Similibus Curantur” i.e. “like cures like”

There are many myths surrounding the Homoeopathic system of medicine. This is an attempt to dispel these doubts and increase awareness about this holistic system of medicine.

 

1. HOMOEOPATHY IS SLOW ACTING - USEFUL ONLY IN CHRONIC DISEASES

HOWEVER: - Homoeopathic is equally effective in acute conditions such as fever, cold, cough, diarrhea, headaches, etc.

- In fact, homoeopathic medicines give quick relief without any side-effects of conventional medicines such as loss of appetite, etc.

 

2. HOMOEOPATHY FORBIDS USE OF GARLIC, ONION, ALCOHOL, COFFEE ETC.

HOWEVER: - Homoeopathic medicines are absorbed through nerve-endings on the tongue, hence it is advised to refrain from eating or drinking anything 10 minutes before and after taking medicine.

-  It is also advisable to rinse one’s mouth before taking medicine if one has consumed strong-smelling items as garlic, raw onion, etc.

 

3. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES CONTAIN STEROIDS:

HOWEVER: - Use of steroids has definite side-effects such as moon-face, increased body hair, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc which NEVER occur while taking homoeopathic medicines.

- Cortisones are not the cure-all for ills of the world.

- Homoeopathy is geared towards enhancing the immune system while steroids are immune-suppressants.

 

4. JUST SWEET PILLS WITH PLACEBO EFFECT ONLY:

HOWEVER: - Scientific clinical trials and human proving have proven otherwise.

- A placebo would never work on small children, while homoeopathy works wonders with them.

 

5. CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE LIKE ANTI-DIABETIC, ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS HAVE TO BE DISCONTINUED WHILE TAKING HOMOEOPATHY:

HOWEVER: - Homoeopathy treats the individual as a whole in the context of long term health and well being and does not interfere with the conventional medicines that act on the physiological plane.

- In fact, we advise patients to continue their medication but do so judiciously under the guidance of experienced physicians

 

Homoeopathy is a scientific system of medicine based on rational, systematic observation of the effects of remedies on human beings.

There is no dispute about its safety – there are no side-effects whatsoever, even if one accidentally takes the wrong medicine or even an over-dose

 

Homoeopathy offers a HOLISTIC form of treatment; it takes all symptoms into account and treats the patient accordingly. In practical terms, this means that it addresses the root cause and not just the symptoms. Homoeopathy provides gentle therapy for dealing with acute, chronic, and life-style ailments and improving the quality of life.