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Homeopathy is an alternative system of medicine developed in the
early 19th century, based on the concept that disease can be cured
when a patient is treated with minute quantities of a substance
that produces symptoms of the disease in a healthy person. Homeopathy
focuses on healing the underlying cause of disease, not simply eliminating
the symptoms caused by the disease.
Homeopathy, aims to boost the body's natural healing resources.
It is based on the following principles:
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There are substances which cause symptoms of an illness when
given in large doses to healthy people. For example, substances
which cause headaches. However, the same substances, when
given in extremely small doses to people with an illness can
actually cure the illness. So, a substance which can cause
headaches, can also cure them, when given in extremely small
amounts, by stimulating the body's own healing process.
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The more a substance or remedy is diluted, the more effective
it is.
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The homeopath treats an individual as a 'whole person', taking
account of their personality, mood, diet, circumstances, background
etc, as well as their symptoms. Therefore, treatments may
well differ for the same symptoms in different individuals.
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Homeopathy is widely recognised as a safe and gentle treatment,
as such tiny amounts of animal, vegetable and mineral substances
are used. Remedies can be prescribed to people of all ages.
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