SUPRISE! I am a Classical Homeopath! Most of you probably don’t know what Homeopathy is. Today on the Exchange we are going to discuss it and some super cool facts about it. So grab some tea ( not chamomile LOL – inside Homeopath joke) and lets sit and have a quick exchange about everything Homeopathic!

Quick into to Homeopathy

This system of medicine has been used for centuries since it was introduced by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in the 18^th Century. His theory helped patients see great improvements in their health and recovered from chronic sicknesses by him combining homeopathic ingredients.

Doctors embrace homeopathy as a complementary treatment that involves combining single homeopathic ingredients to target multiple organs and treat multiple symptoms at the same time.

The interesting thing is that homeopathy is safe and effective, making it so popular that many people are turning to it as a complementary treatment measure. Some even use it as their primary treatment form (we always advise you still take advice of your GP).

Fun Facts

I have decided to keep it real and compile a list of interesting facts about Homeopathy. Drum roll please!

How it works

• Homeopathy is both an art and a science
• The father of medicine, Hippocrates, said there are two laws of healing: The Law of Similars and the Law of Opposites. Orthodox medicine ( conventional) works with the law of Opposites, e.g anti-depressants, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and anti-psychotics.
• Homeopathy helps the body to heal by itself, to help the patient reach a higher level of health.
• Homeopathy is evidence-based complementary medicine.
• Homeopathic remedies/supplements work by communicating a pattern of energy through the entire body to activate the body’s healing mechanism.
• Homeopathic remedies awaken and act as a catalyst to set healing into motion
• The homeopathic practitioner helps to search for and treat the cause of a disease to heal the effect.
• The homeopathic practitioner believes all symptoms are closely interrelated and seeks medicine that treats the whole person and covers all of the symptoms.
• The outcome of homeopathic remedies are measured by the curative effect and complete healing of the disease state.

What are Homeopathic practitioners

• Classical Homeopathic practitioners in Canada train for about 4 years ( At CCHM in Toronto) in Physiology and Anatomy, as well as Materia Medica, Pathology and Disease, Homeopathic Repertory, and Homeopathic Philosophy. We do Internships/Externships where we are supervised by a more experienced Homeopath and are taught how to handle a case load and deal with the most complex of patients. ( FYI- We are always learning and reading as our profession continues to grow #STUDENTLIFEFOREVER)
• The homeopathic community has millions of written cases noted to show the positive effect of homeopathic remedies. Some practitioners keep video proofs of their treatments before and after the whole procedure.
• Many patients seek out homeopathic measures because orthodox( conventional) treatments could not help them enough.
• Homoeopaths find the job extremely rewarding emotionally as it can help many people ( THIS IS MY FAVPOUTIE PART)

What are Homeopathic medicines

• Homeopathic remedies/supplements are cost effective.
• There are over 4,000 homeopathic medicines and more available for different conditions.
• Homeopathic medicines are non-addictive, and they are safe for infants, children, adults, and women during pregnancy,
• Homeopathic remedies are made from plant, mineral, metal, etc. But it is usually one known substance.
• Homeopathic remedies are individualized because every patient is Unique
• Homeopaths trace genetic illnesses
• Epidemics such as typhoid and cholera were treated effectively in the 19^th century using homeopathy, and it produced a very high success rate. ( Do we all remember COVID?!)
• There are thousands of homeopathic articles and books, usually available at most specialist outlets.
• Homeopathic medicines are made of complex sugars called lactose. They do not contain glucose, which is harmful to diabetics. However, the amount of sugar in homeopathic remedies/supplements consumed over a week is not more than a teaspoon. ( We also use non-lactose for those who are sensitive)
• Homeopathic remedies can be taken in liquid form (which is not sweet)
• Homeopathic remedies are complementing other medications. Hence safe to take during other treatments.

Scientific Studies for all you nerds

• The World Health Organization, in 2005, brought out a report that showed homeopathy was beneficial and this caused great panic among Big Pharma and the Lancet brought out an editorial named “The End of Homeopathy”
• The Lancet tried to destroy homeopathy in 2005, but they were only working with 8 inconclusive trials out of 110. And 120 positive results are already confirmed. This analysis was fraudulent.
• In the past 35 years, there have been thousands of controlled and randomized trials in homeopathy. And researchers concluded that homeopathy proved far more effective than what could be explained by the placebo effect.
• Homeopathic remedies are not tested on animals.
• Homeopathic remedies are far more effective on animals and babies than on adults, and this proves that it cannot be placebo
• Homeopathy cannot be tested using double-blind randomized trials because every patient is unique and treatments are individualized. So if 5 people have arthritis, for example, they may all need different homeopathic remedies.

Popularity of Homeopathy

• Homeopathy has grown in popularity in the past 40 years, and it is estimated to be growing at more than 20% a year worldwide.
• Queen Elizabeth II of England took her homeopathic vials of medicine before traveling anywhere. The Royal Family of Europe uses homeopathic remedies. ( Google King Charles and Homeopathy)
• Homeopathy is now a global practice, and all countries now embrace it.
• Homeopathy is a part of the medical umbrella in India and one has to be a Dr to practice Homeopathy in India.

To sum it up… hug your homeopath and thank them for all the hard work. We , as a community , are constantly pushing back against the misconception of what and who we are! Not all hero’s wear capes 🙂

Warmly,

Your Classical Homeopath