Homoeopathy is a science discovered in 1790 by a German physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann. The word Homoeopathy is derived from two Greek words, HOMOIOS meaning like or similar and PATHOS meaning suffering. Homoeopathy is a branch of therapeutics based on the principle of SIMILIA i.e. Let likes be cured by likes. Homeopathy involves the treatment of people with the same disease, with different remedies.

Homeopathy acts by stimulating the body's own healing mechanism. It activates the vital energy in our body. According to the law of SIMILIA, the symptoms of a diseased person can be cured by administration of a drug that has been proved to produce a similar set of symptoms in a healthy human being. Homoeopathic medicines are considered harmless and without any side effects.

Homoeopathy is totally different from Allopathy. While Homeopathy believes in curing the sick on the basis of the Law of Similars, Allopathy believes in finding out the cause of the disease. Homeopathy believes in stimulating the vital human energy to annihilate the disease in the body. Homeopathy gives the treatment to a whole, not restricted to the local parts of the body. Allopathy prescribes multiple drugs for multiple problems, but Homeopathy needs only a single remedy at a time, that too in minimum possible dosages.

Benefits of Homeopathy

1. No side effects.
2. It cures a disease, rather than merely suppressing its symptoms.
3. It uses only natural substances in minute doses.
4. It improves the body's resistance and immunity.
5. It ensures long-term benefits.
6. No complicated procedures for taking the medicines.
7. No bitter pills or painful injections.
8. It does away with unnecessary surgery.
9. It is cost effective.

Do’s and Dont’s

1. Do give a detailed history to your Homeopath even if certain questions are strange or embarrassing.

2. Keep a keen watch on all the changes of your body.

3. Do not take any food / drink at least 15 minutes prior and 15 minutes after taking your Homeopathic dose.

4. Do not take coffee or onions prior or after the Homeopathic dose.

5. Do not dilute the medicines with water unless specified.

6. Do not self-medicate.

Homeopathic remedies are distinct, potent energy medicines, which are prepared mainly from plants, minerals and animal worlds. They are slow in action and work towards boosting the natural immune system of the body. As a result, they are safe even for pregnant women and sensitive patients. It can treat anything from acute fevers, sore throats and toothache, to chronic illnesses such as arthritis, eczema, asthma, anxiety and insomnia. Homeopathic remedies can be used at home also, to treat problems such as cuts, stings, minor burns and bruises.