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Hahnemann believed that Homeopathy was a complete system of medicine and was destined to replace conventional medicine entirely. A few modern Homeopaths would still adopt this extreme position today, but most - and certainly almost all medically qualified Homeopaths - recognise that there are many illnesses that demand orthodox treatment. Even Hahnemann recognized that surgery would be necessary in some cases. Nevertheless, because it is prescribed on the patient's symptoms, Homeopathy can be prescribed as a supplementary treatment in almost any situation.
Homeopathy lends itself well to self-treatment, especially for acute disease. It is possible to buy an emergency kit containing medicines that can be used to treat colds, coughs, sore throats, and minor burns, bruises and sprains.
Another field of application is psychological problems. There is certainly a place for Homeopathy in the management of mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and other mood disturbances, but it is not suitable for severe depression or schizophrenia except in the hands of a suitably experienced doctor or psychiatrist.
Children seem to respond particularly well to Homeopathy and they enjoy taking the medicines, which are sweet. Animals, too, can be treated successfully in many cases. |
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Medicine Of The Day
Latin Name:
Cinchona Officinalis
Common Name:
china, peruvian bark, cinchona bark, Jesuits' bark
Description:
Used for nervous exhaustion for those recovering from illness, weakness from nursing, or excess dehydration such as from sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Also used for excessive sweating, shivering, and flushing, dizziness, nosebleeds, hemorrhages, stomach flu, gall bladder, gas, ringing in the ears, muscle spasms due to exhaustion, headaches that improve with firm pressure, but are worse with light pressure. Helpful for lack of concentration, apathy, indifference, edginess, and uncharacteristic angry outbursts (Lockie 92).
Health Tip of the DayKeep changing your daily routine. A repetitive routine is monotonous and unhealthy.
Health Quote of the Day Ah! what avail the largest gifts of Heaven, When drooping health and spirits go amiss? How tasteless then whatever can be given! Health is the vital principle of bliss, And exercise of health."
- James Thomson
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