Homeopathy
The term 'homeopathy' comes from a combination of two Greek words, i.e. 'homeo' meaning similar, and 'pathos' meaning suffering. Homeopathy is a branch of medicine which sees symptoms as the body's reaction to illness as it attempts to overcome it. Homeopathy was developed by Dr. Samuel C. Hahnemann (1755 1843). A homeopathic practitioner uses extremely small doses of substances in order to stimulate the body's natural healing forces and restores health. Homeopathy is a holistic therapy, meaning that it is concerned with the whole person; remedies are chosen according to the patient's individual reaction to illness. Homeopathic doctors work in the same way as their conventional colleagues. History taking, examination and investigation are all important in establishing the diagnosis, understanding just what is wrong. However, homeopathic doctors consider a wider range of aspects of the patient's condition including personality traits, physical features, the effects of a variety of environmental influences, patterns of disease within families, and family and social relationships. Homeopathy integrates well with conventional medicine. It may be used alongside conventional drug treatment, in consultation with a qualified homeopathic practitioner.
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