Homeopathy
The term homeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, meaning similar, and pathos, meaning
suffering or disease. Homeopathy is an alternative medical system. Alternative medical systems are built
upon complete systems of theory and practice, and often have evolved apart from and earlier than the
conventional medical approach used in the United States.
Homeopathy takes a different approach from conventional medicine Medicine as practiced by holders of
M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) degrees and by their allied health professionals
such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses. in diagnosing, classifying, and treating
medical problems.
Key concepts in homeopathy
Training of homeopathic practitioners
In European countries, training in homeopathy is usually pursued either as a primary professional degree
completed over 3 to 6 years or as postgraduate training for doctors.
In the United States, training in homeopathy is offered through diploma programs, certificate programs,
short courses, and correspondence courses. Also, homeopathic training is part of medical education in
naturopathy.
Treating Patients through Homeopathy
Typically, in homeopathy, patients have a lengthy first visit, during which the provider takes an in-depth
assessment of the patient. This is used to guide the selection of one or more homeopathic remedies.
During follow up visits, patients report how they are responding to the remedy or remedies, which helps
the practitioner make decisions about further treatment.
Homeopathic remedies
Most homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances that come from plants, minerals, or
animals. A remedy is prepared by diluting the substance in a series of steps (as discussed in Question 2).
Homeopathy asserts that this process can maintain a substance's healing properties regardless of how
many times it has been diluted. Many homeopathic remedies are so highly diluted that not one molecule
of the original natural substance remains. Remedies are sold in liquid, pellet, and tablet forms.
The term homeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, meaning similar, and pathos, meaning
suffering or disease. Homeopathy is an alternative medical system. Alternative medical systems are built
upon complete systems of theory and practice, and often have evolved apart from and earlier than the
conventional medical approach used in the United States.
Homeopathy takes a different approach from conventional medicine Medicine as practiced by holders of
M.D. (medical doctor) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) degrees and by their allied health professionals
such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses. in diagnosing, classifying, and treating
medical problems.
Key concepts in homeopathy
- Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body's defense mechanisms and processes so as to prevent or
treat illness.
- Treatment involves giving very small doses of substances called remedies that, according to
homeopathy, would produce the same or similar symptoms of illness in healthy people if they
were given in larger doses.
- Treatment in homeopathy is individualized (tailored to each person). Homeopathic practitioners
select remedies according to a total picture of the patient, including not only symptoms but
lifestyle, emotional and mental states, and other factors.
Training of homeopathic practitioners
In European countries, training in homeopathy is usually pursued either as a primary professional degree
completed over 3 to 6 years or as postgraduate training for doctors.
In the United States, training in homeopathy is offered through diploma programs, certificate programs,
short courses, and correspondence courses. Also, homeopathic training is part of medical education in
naturopathy.
Treating Patients through Homeopathy
Typically, in homeopathy, patients have a lengthy first visit, during which the provider takes an in-depth
assessment of the patient. This is used to guide the selection of one or more homeopathic remedies.
During follow up visits, patients report how they are responding to the remedy or remedies, which helps
the practitioner make decisions about further treatment.
Homeopathic remedies
Most homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances that come from plants, minerals, or
animals. A remedy is prepared by diluting the substance in a series of steps (as discussed in Question 2).
Homeopathy asserts that this process can maintain a substance's healing properties regardless of how
many times it has been diluted. Many homeopathic remedies are so highly diluted that not one molecule
of the original natural substance remains. Remedies are sold in liquid, pellet, and tablet forms.
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