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How Does Homeopathy Work?

Homeopathy is based on the belief that the body can cure itself. Read on the know details of how does homeopathy work and if it best for you.

  • 15 Jan 2025
  • 5 min read
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Homeopathy is an alternative medicine that believes in the curative power of the human body. This approach applies small quantities of natural substances to the affected part to trigger healing. If you have ever tried homeopathic treatment or wondered how this particular type of medicine affects the human body, this blog will provide the answers.

How Does Homeopathy Work in the Body?

Homeopathy operates on the principle of "like cures like." This concept states that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat the same symptoms when the person is ill. Healers prepare remedies with natural substances, such as plants and minerals, that are considerably diluted. These remedies are prepared by a procedure known as potentisation, in which the basic substance is diluted to the extreme and agitated. It is believed that this process increases the curative abilities of the given product, even if the final remedy contains only a trace of the initial substance.

A homeopathic remedy is taken, and it stimulates some response in the body’s immune system. For instance, if you have a cold, in homeopathy, a remedy could be a minimal amount of something that produces cold-like symptoms in a normal, healthy individual. The rationale is that this will wake up your body’s immune system and kick-start it to fight the cold. It is akin to putting a sort of kick-start on your immune system to help it perform more efficiently.

Another interesting feature of homeopathy is that it is rather individualistic. In homeopathy, the doctor takes into account the patient's physical, psychological, and emotional condition before recommending the administration of a remedy. This approach implies that two people suffering from the same disease may be treated differently. This differs from regular medicine, with standard protocols for handling various diseases.

Homeopathy is most commonly used for chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, and arthritis. It is also taken for acute conditions such as the flu and colds.

So, you have got an understanding how homeopathy works? It is usually sought by people who want an alternative medicine or when other conventional therapies have failed them.

Conclusion

Knowing how homeopathy works helps you appreciate the system. But as an incorrigible supporter of treating the body’s natural defence mechanisms with individualised remedies, homeopathy presents an option. It is always important to seek advice from healthcare practitioners before making decisions concerning you or your family's health. Also, consider taking a health insurance plan to cover hospital bills and medicine costs.

 


 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

 

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