What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a therapy developed by German Physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). It is based on the theory of treating “like cures like”
Homeopathic Medicine
Most of the homeopathic medicines are derived from plant and mineral sources. However, some medicines are prepared using animal sources.
Homeopathic treatment is believed to work by stimulating body’s ability to fight infection and is aimed to keep people well by ensuring their immune system is as strong as possible. It treats each individual as a unique one and different medicine are required for different individuals for similar illnesses. Patients are treated based on symptoms with various diluted medicines.
Homeopathic medicines in Australia come under the control of Therapeutic Goods Administration
Conditions which can be treated
Homeopathy treats the root cause of diseases rather than symptoms alone and is based on natural principles. It treats chronic conditions such as Asthma, Depression, Sleeplessness ,Anxiety, Skin problems, Allergies, Diabetes, Hypertension and Digestive problems. It also helps in quick recovery after surgery.
Administration of Medicines
Medicines are administered in liquid form or pills, which are required to be kept away from strong flavours. Homeopath will explain its doses, timings, and route of intake.
Side Effects
Healing takes place in different ways depending upon nature of the body and reaction of medicine varies in each case. There are no unnecessary side effects of homeopathic medicines. It is safe for all ages including new borns. Moreover, babies and children respond quickly to the medicine than elderly.
Is homeopathy safe for children?
Studies have shown that a homeopath can help parents to complement their children’s health because it works in a natural way. Parents have achieved long lasting health benefits for their children. Repeated cold, cough and infections that could not be resolved, can be easily managed effectively with homeopathy. Moreover, homeopathy is more safe and beneficial for babies and children because homeopath recommends medication after understanding the personality of a child, past history ,illness, and inherited genetics.
Homeopathy in general is helpful in the following conditions in children –
- Cough and cold
- Teething
- Colic
- Sleep disorder
- Allergies
- Worms and parasites
- Skin problems
- Viral infections