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HOMOEOPATHY EXPLAINED Homoeopathy is a therapeutic medical system, which must be considered to have been part of the medical sciences from the very beginning of the history of medicine. It is currently in full expansion. Homoeopathy is based on the observation that substances that are capable of causing diseases of the mind or body in healthy people can be used in the dilute form as remedies to treat the similar disorder in someone who is ill. This is the homoeopathic Law of Similars also expressed as "Let Likes be Cured by Likes". The word homoeopathy is derived from the Greek words homoios, meaning like, and pathos, meaning suffering. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann was the genius who developed the use of the therapeutic principle of similars, in 1796. Specifically prepared and diluted medicinal substances are dispensed as potentised remedies to the patient. The key to successful homoeopathic treatment is identifying the similarity between the effects of the original substance in healthy people and the pattern of illness in the individual who is sick. It is the similarity that is essential. The homoeopathic method involves an exceptionally complete and detailed description of the patient, the illness and its evolution. There is no condition that should be excluded from the repertoire of Homoeopathy. Homoeopathy is a complete medical science with which any medical condition in any human being of any age can be treated. Homoeopathy is safe and undoubtedly effective, which is proven not only by the world-wide support and interest of patients and health professionals, but also by vast scientific research and clinical trials. The homeopathic approach acknowledges the importance of individualisation. Homoeopathy is patient driven and caters for the specific needs unique to every patient's experience of illness. It is a holistic system that takes into account every aspect of the patient's life and being, making it a powerful therapeutic system that employs the body's own healing potential to the benefit of the patient's over-all health and wellbeing. Created by Dr. Radmila Razlog *Homoeopathy Scope of Practice in South Africa |