What Can Homeopathy Treat?
"Homeopathy
cures a higher percentage of cases than any other form of treatment."
Mahatma Gandhi
Homeopathy is highly effective. In acute and chronic disease,
whether the symptoms are physical, mental, or emotional homeopathy
produces subtle, yet often dramatic healing. From newborns to
centenarians, most people can benefit from homeopathy. Homeopaths
treat common illnesses such as allergies, asthma, digestive disorders,
gynecological problems, skin conditions, insomnia, migraines,
chronic fatigue, and arthritis. When the homeopath finds the correct
homeopathic medicine for the individual, most diseases with reversible
pathology can be treated.
Although homeopaths prescribe for the whole person rather than
the specific disease state; injuries and acute illness such as
colds, flus, fevers, sore throats, and bronchitis can improve
very quickly with homeopathic treatment. Homeopaths know that
antibiotics aren't the only successful treatment for infections.
Ear infections, conjunctivitis, bladder infections, vaginal infections,
boils, cellulitis frequently respond quickly to homeopathic treatment.
In cases of kidney stones, gall bladder disease, ovarian cysts
and uterine fibroids, the need for surgery may sometimes be avoided
with prompt homeopathic treatment. However, with more advanced
or emergency cases, conventional medicine or surgery may be the
treatment of choice, and knowledgeable homeopaths recognize when
this is the case.
Homeopathy for Mental and Emotional Problems
Homeopathy has the potential for producing far more than just
improvements in your physical health. The homeopathic medicine
can be a catalyst that starts a profound transformation in your
life. Homeopathy is very effective for treating anxiety, depression,
grief, phobias and other mental disorders.
Real Cases, Real Cures (Names Changed)
Rosa: a Case of Anxiety
Rosa, a 50 year old woman, complained of terrible anxiety. She
had become extremely anxious two years before when her husband
suffered a heart attack. She was terrified that he would die.
Since that time she was afraid to go anywhere without him, even
though he encouraged her to do so. She abandoned all of her activities
that she previously enjoyed. She feared she was doing something
wrong. She knew her fears were irrational, but that did not make
the situation any better. She had tried anti-anxiety drugs without
benefit. She was given Phosphorous, a homeopathic medicine often
used for fears and anxiety. She has now resumed tennis and engagements
with her friends. She feels much better about herself, can go
on long trips without fear, and is planning a trip to Mexico.
ADHD, ADD and Related Behavioral Problems
A majority of our practice is treating kids (and adults) with
ADHD, ADD, and Oppositional and Defiant Disorder (ODD). These
kids often manifest unusual and unique symptoms-homeopathic gold
for finding the correct, curative medicine!
The following is a case example from our practice:
Tony, a seven-year-old in special education classes, wasn't on
Ritalin yet, but it was just a matter of time. He had been medicated
for "falling down seizures" since age two, and was behind in his
classes. Tony's teachers were putting a lot of pressure on his
parents to try stimulant medication. Restless, unfocused and aggressive,
Tony got his mean streak from his dad, who had been abusive and
distant toward his son. "I scream when they send me to the principal's
office," Tony told us. "And I am mean. I punch and wrestle. But
the other kids are mean to me. I hate people fighting me!"
At home Tony bullied his little sister, usually through hitting
or tackling. Quite an active child, he loved to jump rope and
play hide and seek; in fact, he practiced his jumping jacks during
the interview. Tony was fascinated with lions and tigers because
of their sharp teeth and ability to eat another animal. "I like
to kill birds," he boasted. His mother had actually found a dead
bird in their backyard. "I want to tie everyone up so they won't
be mean to me."
Living with Tony was no easy assignment. Whenever his parents
asked him to do something around the house, he stomped and called
them names. He cried at the least provocation. Contrary and disobedient,
Tony was forever interrupting. Mostly, he didn't listen, talked
back, and threw his toys. He also picked his nose constantly,
had a habit of grinding his teeth, and hated being looked at.
There is an excellent homeopathic remedy for fussy, obstinate
children who are extremely disobedient and may throw extreme temper
tantrums up to the age of nine or ten. These kids usually pick
their noses, grind their teeth, and often have a history of pinworms
and seizures. The medicine is homeopathic Cina (wormseed), a plant
in the compositae family, and that's what we prescribed for Tony.
Two and a half months later, even Tony commented, "I'm being a
little nicer." He hadn't been sent to the principal's office,
was getting along much better with his sister, and had stopped
picking his nose and grinding his teeth. A couple weeks later,
Tony's mom called to say that his behavior had regressed after
a hepatitis B immunization. Now his pediatrician had diagnosed
him with an ear infection and was recommending antibiotics. Another
dose of Cina rapidly cleared up Tony's ear problems, and he did
not need to take antibiotics. His behavior once again improved.
Tony has needed a dose of Cina at two to four month intervals.
Each dose has helped him considerably. Now, in a regular classroom,
he is interacting well with other children. One year after beginning
homeopathic treatment, Tony's EEG was normal, indicating no seizure
activity. (Rage-Free Kids, Prima Publishing) Tony is a good example
of how homeopathy can stimulate healing on all levels: mental,
emotional and physical.
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