BUSTING THE MYTHS ABOUT HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine practised all over the world. But there are still many misconceptions and myths that prevail.

Here’s my attempt to shed light on a few.

1.     Myth- Homeopathy is a very slow system of medicine.

Fact- Homeopathy is not a slow system at all. However, the results largely depend on what stage of your disease you approach a homeopath.

Individuals mostly seek homeopathic treatment for chronic long-standing illness which they have been suffering from for years. They resort to homeopathy after trying all other available treatments. So, it’s fair to say that something that has been around for a good 10 years should at least be given 10 months for its healing.

The earlier you approach a homeopath for treatment, faster will be the relief.

2.     Myth- Homeopathy cannot be used in acute problems.

Fact-One of the common misconceptions about homeopathy is that you cannot approach a homeopath for acute problems like fever, cold, cough etc. Well! Homeopathy acts extremely well in all kinds of acute problems and gives quick relief. So, you can skip taking your antibiotics and choose homeopathy instead.

3.     Myth - You cannot take allopathic medication with homeopathy.

Fact- most of the patients who resort to homeopathy are on some form of conventional medicinal treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, IHD etc. So yes, you can safely take these medications along with your homeopathic treatment.

4.     Myth- homeopathic medicines are safe and there is no harm in self medicating yourself.

Fact- every homeopathic medicine has a wide range of action and self medicating yourself without knowing the pharmacology can be harmful in the long run. So it always better to only take medicines prescribed or advised by a qualified homeopath.

5.     Myth-Homeopathy is a miracle medicine and it cures every disease under the sun.    Fact-Homeopathy has its own scope and limitations like any other science. It does help to avoid surgeries in certain surgical diseases like warts, suppurative tonsillitis, fissures, fistulas etc. However it cannot cure it all. There are many diseases that are purely surgical and definitely need surgery.

6.     Myth- Homeopathic medicines are all the same small white pills.

Fact- The white pills are only a medium for dispensing the liquid medicines.