According to the World Health Organiztion (WHO), about 65 to 80% of the worlds population use traditional medicine when curing health problems. Homeopathy is one of the alternative medicine followed by a number of people. It is accepted as one of medical branches in Europe, Asia and United Kingdom. However, insurance companies are not covering homeopathic treatments and therapies which is the primary hindrance on the widespread of homeopathy.
Homeopathy follows the Law of Similars which states that when a person is sick, he could get be cured by letting the body ingest substances that would produce the same symptoms. Of course, the ingestion of these substances by the body is gradual. The term homeopathy comes from the word homeo which means similar and pathos which means disease.
Homeopathic remedies come from natural herbs, plants and substances. Remedies are diluted, shook with great force, and undergo the process of potentization. In the process of potentization, the solution or the substances are vigorously shaken to increase its healing strength. Continuous shaking can also lessen the toxicity but increase the substances potential.
In general, homeopathic treatments could improve the balance and mental outlook and perception of the individual. There are numerous benefits for using this treatment:
Remedies are natural, therefore, there are no chances that patients would get addicted nor fear any side-effects.
Homeopathic therapies can be treated safe since they are tested or proven on humans and not on animals.
Each treatment is individualized or particular for each patient. It depends on the symptoms and not on the disease.
Remedies and treatments are holistic, it does not only concern the body but the mind as well.
Homeopathy treatments improve the immune system of the body. By strengthening the immune system, infectious disease are less likely to happen.
Treatment and remedies have both satisfactory effects in addressing issues acute and chronic health problems. In fact, homeopathic treatments would offer treatments even to those diseases that cannot be cured by conventional medicines.
It is easy to ask even the most hesitant patient to take homeopathic medicines. Children easily agree on taking homeopathic medicines. Dilutions are often dispensed with cane sugar pills or pellets.
Compared with other treatments, homeopathic remedies are more affordable. However, the only problem would be that insurance does not cover homeopathic treatments.
The medications do not disrupt other body processes like the digestive system or trigger allergic reactions
Since the remedies are natural, they are safe for pregnant women, babies, children, sensitive adults and even to the elderly.
There are also some homeopathic patients that treatments also slows down the aging process.
Those who have taken homeopathy remedies are likely to reduce risks of surgery for different conditions.
It could also offer pain-relief, both immediate and long-term.
There are numerous benefits of homeopathy, its natural and holistic approach makes it ideal for those who are worried about the long term effects of drugs and medication. Those who have undergone homeopathic treatment would often say that not only body pains were addressed but also mental health.