MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT HOMOEOPATHY

Myths - It is a myth "THAT" Homoeopathy is slow to act.

FACT - "HOWEVER" in acute ailments like fever,diarrhoea,sore throats,insect bites,etc.It acts as fast as conventional medicines,sometimes even faster. In chronic cases like diabetes,parkinsonism,psoriasis etc, it may require sometime to eradicate the disease completely from the body and make the body free from any medicines instead of some conventional treatments which gives instant relief but the medicine has to be taken life long.

Myths - "THAT" While taking Homoeopathic medicines one is forbidden of no. of things such as raw onions,garlic,coffee,spices,tea,alcohol or smoking.

FACT - "HOWEVER" Since all Homoeopathic medicines are absorbed from the tongue & buccal mucosa , which is abundantly supplied with nerve endings,it is advised to patients that they refrain from eating or drinking anything for 15 minutes before&after taking the medicine. Also it is wiser to rinse one’s mouth if one has eaten anything strong smelling such as garlic,onion etc.Excess of coffee,alcohol,tobacco are restricted (as they are stimulants) esp. In patients who are restless or anxious.

Myths – “THAT” Homoeopathy is not safe&cannot be prescribed during pregnancy or to lactating/nursing mothers.

FACT – “HOWEVER” These are infinitesimal minute doses,Which have been prepared in dilutions which do not causeany toxicity,pathogenicity;but on contrary help the person’s individual constitution&immune system&are useful for the Mother to be’s general resistance as well as for problems encountered during pregnancy like nausea,vomting etc.without any iatrogenic risk.

Myths – “THAT” Homoeopathic medicines contain STEROIDS;When appropriate Homoeopathic medicines act fast & help acute conditions,people often ask or feel that the physicians are using steroids for quick results,irrespective of its sequelae or side effects.

FACT – “HOWEVER” This is absolutely untrue.A good Homoeopathic prescription which is geared toward stimulating 7 helping the body’s defense system(Immune System) & works as an immune-modulator,gives very satisfying results in acute cases as well.Homoeopathic remedies which are by&large derived from the plant kingdom do have certain alkaloids that are as effective as steroids& these are extracted&made into Homoeopathic medicines.These however ARE NOT STEROID & DO NOT GIVE RISE TO ANY STEROID LIKE SIDE EFFECTS.

Myths – “THAT” In Cancers , Homoeopathy is not advisable esp. in Conjunction with radio & Chemotherapy.

FACT – “HOWEVER” The prime role of helping the patient’s immune status & promoting & restoring health is highlighted when Homoeopathic medicines are used to help such Patients whose blood counts reduce after Chemotherapy & these wonderful pills boost their general resistance.