What is Homeopathy?

Homoeopathy is a natural holistic system of medicine, discovered in 1796 by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician. In his efforts to find a more systematic and gentle form of healing than which existed at his time, he discovered that Nature had herself provided everything that was necessary to heal.
Homoeopathy is based on a set of laws derived from the Laws of Nature. These laws govern homoeopathic treatment, prescription, dosage, and repetition of dose and further plan of treatment. The backbone of Homoeopathy is the “Law of Similars” i.e. the medicine which cures in each case is capable of producing symptoms similar to those that it cured. 
Homoeopathic medicines are given in small specially prepared doses, which stimulate the body’s capacity to heal itself .There are around two thousand homoeopathic medicines derived from the plant, animal and mineral kingdoms

Hahnemann found that in order to avoid the harmful effects of the medicines of his day, he could dilute natural substances into more therapeutically powered microdoses. Homoeopathic Medicines  are scientifically processed in Licensed Laboratories. and go through a process called Potentisation (a process of systematic dilution and succusion) by which the therapeutic power of the substance is enhanced while the material dose is reduced. The power of the processed medicines are termed as potencies.

The most commonly available potencies are Decimal ( 1:10) shown by the suffix ‘X’ Centisimal (1: 100) shown by suffix ‘C’ Millesimal ( 1:1000) shown by suffix ‘M’. These dilutions are supplied to the practitioner through various Licensed Pharmacies.
Homoeopathy works by giving strength to the body’s own defense mechanism to bring itself back to a state of health. This approach has long term benefits and can prevent recurrence. 
            Homoeopathic prescribing takes into consideration the person’s complete individualizing signs and symptoms  holistically bringing back health. Homoeopathic medicines are effective in helping a person re-establish health after exposure to toxins in the environment. Asthma, skin complaints, migraines, hay-fever, stress, depression and digestive problems are treated safely and effectively. Restlessness and Concentration Issues esp in young Children yield wonderfully to Homoeopathy. It is of great value in reducing healing time  after surgery and fractures. It also reduces the side-effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. Can be given to reduce  pain and other discomfort  in terminal illness and old age.
Homoeopathy is extremely popular in many parts of Europe, esp Greece and France. In U.K it is part of the National Health Care system and also receives Royal Patronage . It is now gaining popularity in Canada, U.S.A; Australia and Hong Kong