Is Homeopathy Really The Best Line Of Treatment?

The Ministry of alternative medicine of the Government of India, commonly known as AYUSH, states that 15% of Indians, roughly 150 million people, place their faith solely in Homeopathy as their go-to medical treatment stream. Not only that, this school of medicine is popular all across the world for its scientific, safe and fruitful technique of healing.

What is Homeopathy?
An alternative therapeutic method based on the theory of ‘Like Cures Like’, Homeopathy treats any disease with the help of minimal dosages of a particular natural substance, which in high doses has the capacity to induce equivalent symptoms of the said disease.

How does Homeopathy work?
Homeopathy follows a holistic approach of treatment that is based on the theory that no disease is caused by the disturbance in a specific body part. In fact, a disease is the result of an imbalance in the body’s vital energy and Homeopathy is the method of triggering the body’s inherent capacity to restore itself to the normal healthy state.

1. A homeopathic doctor evaluates the symptoms, identifies the illness and then matches them with the appropriate remedy. The doctor grades the said symptoms on the basis of their frequency and severity and accordingly assigns particular remedies.
2. Because of its holistic nature, homeopathy has a highly individualized approach to treatment. No two persons are alike and thus neither are their personalities, emotions, lifestyles and body parameters. Therefore, a homeopathic doctor lays strong emphasis on a patient’s stress level, family and relationship history, and character traits along with the apparent symptoms. For instance, the doctor will take into account the fact that your stress level might be responsible for your lack of sleep that in turn causes digestive ailments.

Scope of Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a versatile healing technique that manages, treats and cures a wide range of diseases that includes but is certainly not limited to-

1. Skin disorders such as dermatitis, acne, pigmentation etc.
2. Allergies
3. Chronic conditions such as asthma, migraine, arthritis, COPD, chronic pain etc.
4. A number of autoimmune disorders
5. Digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome
6. Gynaecological problems like PMS and menopause-related ailments
7. Mental health problems like depression and anxiety

Benefits of Homeopathic Treatment

1. No Side-effects: Homeopathic drugs are prepared in such a way that they contain only the healing potential of the active substance and not the crude substance itself. These drugs are made from 100% natural ingredients using a method called ‘potentization’ to make sure that the medicines contain ultra-minute dosage of the medicinal ingredient and thereby have no toxic side effect on the patient. This makes homeopathic medicines suitable for children and infants as well.
2. Alternative for Antibiotics: Homeopathic medicines are extremely effective alternatives to antibiotics which, when consumed over a long period, can result in digestive issues, lowered body resistance etc. in some patients.
3. Treats not only the disease: This holistic treatment method does not just address the physical ailment but also the underlying root cause. It seeks to strike a much-needed balance between a patient’s emotional and physical well-being, thus strengthening the healing ability of the body. Instead of treating the apparent symptoms, homeopathy cures a person from within. Homeopathy provides customized treatment plans devoid of side effects, to each patient depending on his/her requirements and treats the actual hidden factor contributing to an illness, thereby significantly reducing the chances of recurrence of the said disease.