Homeopathy has its origins in Germany developed in the late 1700s. It is based on the principle of “like cures like” and the treatments are symptom oriented. The word Homo is a Greek word meaning similar and Pathos means suffering. In homeopathy, symptoms are treated considering them as normal responses of the body rather than depriving them or suppressing them. It includes a series of well-organized steps that are undertaken to understand the reason or causes of discomfort of a person and medications are given to root out the problem. Moreover, homeopathy also works effectively considering the immunity of the body to a certain disease.
One of the best things about homeopathy is that it involves the consideration of a problem causing discomfort as a threat to the whole body. Due to this, the approach is more collective and systematic rather than being singular and particular in nature.
One of the most important aspects of homeopathy is that it induces a self-healing aspect to the body’s consciousness. Self-healing helps the body to increase its immunity, thus reducing its vulnerability to certain diseases. The reduction of this vulnerability helps our body to grow stronger and be healthier than before.
One of the best things about homeopathy is its effectiveness to treat chronic disorders. Since homeopathy medicines are based on treating the root of the causes of discomfort, therefore it is more preferable to eradicate disorders on a long-term basis and for lasting benefits.
Another crucial point to consider about homeopathy is that it is benefit of not having any side effects. Homeopathy generally involves the dosage of small quantities given to the body which makes it a safer and more reliable approach than any other form of medication.
These are few of the key points that makes our choice of treatment easier and wiser.
Dr. Sonali Bhonsle,
BHMS, PG Hom (London), PG Dietetics,
Fellowship in Advance Homoeopathy.
