History of Homeopathy
‘Disease is born of like things, and by the attack of like things people are healed’ – Hippocrates
These principles were re-discovered over 200 years ago by German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), who developed them into the science that he called Homeopathy.
Homeopathy is a two-hundred-year-old specific, scientific health care system based on the law of “Similia Similibus Curantur” that stresses fortifying the innate defense capabilities of the self in overpowering and overcoming disease.
Homeopathy views dis’-ease as an expression of the body’s struggling healing power that is manifested as a ‘symptom’ and is an expression of the organism’s effort to heal itself.
Homeopathy derives from the Greek word Homeos, meaning similar, and Pathos means suffering.
Homeopathy gently yet swiftly stimulates the vital force that permeates all living things to bring back order. It enhances your level of health. Thus not only does your current condition disappear, you feel positively healthy. An individualized medicine, Homeopathy is effective in both acute and chronic diseases.
Homeopathy was introduced to North America in 1826 and quickly gained popularity in Canada and the United States.
On January 1890, the Toronto Homeopathic Hospital opened, and in 1902 the name changed to Grace Hospital. On March 25th, 1926, it merged with Toronto Western Hospital and lost its homeopathic status. Regulated Homeopathy was in Upper Canada from 1859 to 1970, where one out of every six physicians was a homeopath.
Homeopathy is safe, gentle, and complementary to all other therapies. It is the world’s second most widely used system of medicine and is available in most countries.
Homeopathy at Present
In the 21st century man has questioned and has educated himself the various healthy ways that would benefit him to bring health, longevity and a good quality of life. They have researched and incorporated and are now determined to set new healthy lifestyle that are safe, restore health , happiness and well- being to themselves, family and environment.
Health and wellness can be enhanced and incorporated into an individual through the approach of a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition, exercises and mental and emotional intelligence and are now seeking new paths for a Total Health
Homeopathy has greatly contributed to the control of epidemics in India and Cuba.
What Can Be Treated with Homeopathy
Homeopathy can benefit all stages of life, from Infancy to teen years to childbirth years to senior years. Homeopathy treats both acute and chronic diseases (deep-seated chronic conditions that have developed over a long period), including but not limited to the following:
Nervous Disorders: Anxiety, Addictions, Fears, Headaches, Migraines, Insomnia, Depression and stress-related ailments, sleep disorder.
Children’s ailments: include Teething, Ear and Throat infections, Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Bedwetting, Asthma, Allergies, Eczema, Conjunctivitis, ADD, ADHD, Autism, and other Behavioral disorders.
Female conditions and symptoms associated with Puberty, Pregnancy, Menopause, Breastfeeding, Premenstrual syndrome, Infertility, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome
Metabolic disorders: include Diabetes, Obesity, and High Cholesterol. Cardiovascular conditions and Blood pressure ailments.
Digestive Complaints include IBS, constipation, and Food intolerances.
And many more conditions, e.g., Skin conditions, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Arthritis, Back pain, Sciatica, Gout, Hemorrhoids, Post-surgical healing, Urinary problems, Varicose veins, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Rheumatoid arthritis, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Auto-Immune Disorders, and Cancer.
Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies are derived from plants, minerals, and animal origin. The manufacturing of Homeopathic medicine is under strict guidelines of Homeopathic Pharmacopeia in North America and Europe.
There are no contraindications between homeopathic remedies and drugs or herbs. Thus a person taking a conventional drug example, for depression or asthma, would be able to continue these medications while taking homeopathic remedies to remove the cause without the risk of interactions.
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic and do not cause dependency, withdrawal, or addictions. The remedy selected is based on the person’s history, condition, and symptoms.
Homeopathic remedies do not suppress symptoms nor palliate but remove blockages that inhibit the vital force. They strengthen the immune system to bring balance to the Body. Homeopathy’s goal is attaining Health at all levels – physical, emotional, and mental.
Homeopathy plays a vital role in prevention. It finds unique usefulness for those who have a complex and challenging medical family history.
Mahatma Gandhi – On Homeopathy
“Homeopathy cures a greater percentage of cases than any other method of treatment.
Homeopathy is the latest and refined method of treating patients economically and non-violently.”
According to WHO, Homeopathy is the second most used system of medicine
in the world and the fastest growing.
(World Health report WHO Global Atlas of Traditional
Complementary and Alternative medicine. Map volume-2005)