Homeopathy - Overview

Homeopathy is a medical science developed by German physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle of ‘like cures like’. In simple words, it means that any substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar symptoms in a person who is unwell. It is referred to as the ‘Law of Similars’. This idea was understood by Hippocrates (father of medicine) and is also mentioned in ancient Hindu manuscripts. It was Hahnemann, however, who turned it into the science of healing.

Worldwide popularity

Homeopathy is known for its safe and gentle ways of treatment. People across the world prefer homeopathy over conventional medicine, as it has no side-effects, and is non-toxic and non-addictive.

In the last five years, homeopathy has grown three times faster than allopathy [25-30% annually]. It is presently the 2nd largest system of medicine in the world, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

France is the largest contributor to homeopathy in the world followed by Germany. In England, 42% British physicians refer patients to homeopaths. The Royal family has used homeopathy for three generations. The Queen has carried her 'black box' of ‘white pills’ on her travels. It has been estimated that over 6 million people in the US use homeopathy for self-care, and day-to-day health problems.

In India, over 100 million people depend on homeopathy for health issues. There are around 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors, and approximately 12,000 new homeopathic doctors are registered every year.

Homeopathy is practised in most European countries. It is included in the national health systems of countries like Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Homeopathy is also practiced with good support from the government in countries like UAE, most Asian countries, and in many Middle Eastern countries.

Apart from curing acute and chronic illnesses, homeopathy has a reputation of providing relief in many difficult as well as rare ailments.

Homeopathy - Scope

Homeopathy is known to cure various types of chronic and acute complaints. People have experienced the benefits over a wide range of illnesses, such as arthritis, autism, allergies like coughs, colds, flu, atopic dermatitis, asthma, backache, bald patches, constipation, cramps, diarrhoea, digestive problems, epilepsy, ear pain, fevers, gastric problems, headaches, hair fall, infections, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal complaints, injuries, jaundice, kidney problems, liver problems, lung complaints, menstrual complaints, nerve problems, paralysis, psychological problems like depression and sadness, rheumatoid arthritis, skin problems, toothaches, all types of chronic and acute pain, burns, and much more.

Homeopathy can be used as supportive treatment along with conventional medicine in serious infections.

During your first consultation with our doctors, an assessment will be done to diagnose what you are suffering from, the stage of your illness and the scope of homeopathy in treating it.

Our doctors will give you realistic feedback over the possible benefits you will get from homeopathy and the duration of your treatment. For any chronic complaint that you are suffering from for over a few years, the homeopathic treatment might take some time to provide permanent relief, but symptomatic relief can be experienced as early as four to six weeks.

Homeopathy - Safe

Homeopathy is suitable for all age groups, from infants to the elderly. All homeopathic medicines are safe, provided they are taken under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.
Some patients experience an increase in complaints after starting homeopathic treatment. This is primarily due to two reasons:
One is the sudden or abrupt withdrawal of the allopathic treatment you have been taking for a long time. This should be avoided. If you are already taking allopathic medication when you begin treatment with a homeopathic doctor, the allopathic medication should be withdrawn slowly after making sure that homeopathy has started helping you. Our doctors will guide you in reducing your allopathic medication. You should also consult your allopathic doctor for the same. This will help you avoid a sudden increase in complaints.
After starting homeopathic medicine, if you experience a short-term increase in your existing complaints followed by a feeling of improvement and symptomatic relief, it is a good sign. In such situations, the increase in complaints is for a short time and not very intense. This will be followed by improvement, which will be long lasting.
If the increased symptoms do not subside in 48-72 hours, your problem could be getting worse and the medicine is not helping it. You should immediately report it to your doctor for further assistance.

Homeopathy - Homeopathy With Allopathy

Homeopathic remedies are not known to interfere with conventional or any other medicine; in fact, they play a complementary role. You can safely take homeopathic medicine with your regular medicines for blood pressure, thyroid, heart problems, diabetes, etc. There is no need for abruptly stopping your allopathic medicines when you begin your homeopathy treatment. Many patients do this to see if homeopathy is helping them. A doctor would be the best person to conduct this assessment; always consult one before making any changes in your existing allopathic treatment.