Published on Sep 24, 2019 and last reviewed on Jan 09, 2023 - 4 min read
Abstract
Homeopathy treatment has a lot of myths and misconceptions in society. This article helps to get a clear view of homeopathy care.
I have many times encountered the saying that homeopathic treatment is excellent, but it takes too long to act. Initially, I ignored the question as I thought that it might be better to let them come to an understanding. But after practicing for 10 to 12 years, I have seen patients still not understanding it.
They keep on postponing homeopathic treatment until there is no hope left in allopathic treatment. By that time, it becomes an artificial disease, which is the most challenging disease to cure even with homeopathic medicines. So, I thought, let me throw some light on it.
The length of time it takes for homeopathic treatment to produce results is also determined by several complicated circumstances in your life. Personal and familial instability, financial crises, excessive stress in life, daily nutrition, exercise, poor habits, and a variety of other factors can all have an impact on homeopathic treatment.
Some factors are:
1) Homeopathic medicine starts immediate action, as it directly acts on nerves even faster than most allopathic medicines and reaches the stomach to get absorbed in the blood. Then it will start its action, which may take at least 20 to 30 minutes.
2) In case the homeopathic medicine does not show any action or partial action, it is not because of its slowness but because of the wrong selection of the medicine, which is very common. Sometimes, it may take one or two or more case studies of the patient to reach a good matching medicine.
3) Most of us are quite partial in judging the action of modern medicine and homeopathy. Patients keep on taking allopathic treatment for chronic diseases like thyroid, hypertension, and diabetes in the misconception that they are being saved, while in the incorrect sense the allopathic treatment is just hiding the disease manifestations in clear sight but keeps damaging the internal mechanism of the body. It later comes out as a more severe illness, like hypertension patients later develop heart or kidney or eye problems, which they think is a new disease, but in the real sense, it is the sequel of the maltreated illness.
While on the other hand, homeopathy not only relieves the symptoms but gradually reverses the disease process and actually cures it so that after a certain period of time the medicine can be stopped, unlike ever-increasing allopathic medication. But bringing the curative change in the cells and tissue to set it on the right path takes time in chronic diseases. It does not mean that a patient suffering from an acute illness like flu or fever should wait for days. I have seen patients getting relief within minutes or hours, including myself.
4) The other thing that goes unnoticed in most patients is that they first try to avoid doctor's consultation and take either over-the-counter medicines directly from the store person, mostly company marketed patent products or they try to treat themselves by surfing the internet and reading articles on the disease and medicines suggested in them. After trying all the possible shortcuts, they then approach a doctor, which should have been the first step.
5) Young people are more physiologically receptive to homeopathic medications. However, if you are an elder who leads an active lifestyle, you are more likely to respond to homeopathic treatment. Important people have dynamic symptoms that change depending on the type of stress they are under. Children are usually more active, and homeopathy remedies can help them recover quicker from a variety of illnesses. In elders and elderly persons who receive homeopathic treatment, it takes longer for results to appear.
6) Patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, including the poor, respond to homeopathic medication more quickly than those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. This is due to the pathologies exhibited in less developed individuals being more acute, which is attributable to the emotional and medical constraints that people in such societies suffer.
7) There is a straightforward relationship between the type of pathology and the length of homeopathic treatment. This is because homeopathy does not treat physical pathology directly. In some cases, seemingly minor skin disease can turn out to be tenacious and take a long time to heal, while in others, a malignant tumor can shrink and begin healing within weeks of receiving homeopathic treatment. Extensive tissue injury and damage to slow-regenerating tissues, on the other hand, may necessitate a lengthy rehabilitation period. Despite obtaining regular and persistent homeopathic treatment, it takes several years.
If we can research through different sources before buying a product online or offline from the market, then why should we be careless when it comes to our health. Search into your local area to find good practitioners who are known for their results and not for their fancy clinic or high consultation fees. Do not let the superstition of the society mislead you. With the advancement of the internet, it is easy to reach out to any good doctor, even far away. They can be asked questions, can be consulted for advice, or even for full treatment. Those patients who are willing to consult online should be very clear that it is not a one-time deal; it requires regular follow-ups.
Conclusion:
I hope that patients who are really willing to see the right path will find this article an eye-opener, and they will keep it in mind and will be able to make the right decision. Homeopathic treatment is not only helpful in just chronic and old diseases, but also beneficial as a preventive, in acute conditions, or even as a supplement in weight gain, convalescence, pregnancy, and other phases of life.
Homeopathic remedies are sometimes claimed to take longer to work than traditional medical treatments. This implies that rather than addressing the sickness directly, homeopathic medicines are thought to function by triggering the body's immune system. In addition, homeopaths frequently utilize highly personalized therapies based on each patient's unique symptoms and medical history, which can make homeopathy take longer to work.
Homeopathy is based on dilution, which includes diluting a chemical in water or alcohol until little or none of the original material remains. To treat the patient, this drug is then diluted. Most homeopathic treatments are chemically identical to simple water because of the extremely high dilution of the active components, and their effects are typically attributed to analgesia. Homeopathy is not advised for severe diseases, although some people may experience brief relief from practicing it.
Homeopathy is not frequently used or advised as an illness therapy since the medical establishment typically believes it to be ineffective. Scientific research has not proven the effectiveness of homeopathy in treating illness.
There is no proof that homeopathy works to cure any medical disorders. Homeopathy, according to some practitioners, can help prevent infections like malaria. There is no proof for this, and there is no mechanism for homeopathy to avoid illnesses that makes sense from a scientific point of view.
The theory that homeopathy might "worsen before improving" is known as "homeopathic aggravation." It is said to happen when a person experiences an increase in symptoms after taking homeopathic medicine. According to some practitioners, this indicates that the treatment is effective as it is supposed to be the outcome of the body's natural healing process.
Homeopathy and allopathy are different medical systems that use various approaches to treat disease. Yes, allopathy is superior to homeopathy. Homeopathy's efficacy is still up for discussion, although allopathy is universally recognized and acknowledged by the medical world as an effective therapy method.
There are several theories about how homeopathy works so well, but none of them have been scientifically proven. According to one theory, highly diluted remedies may retain the energetic imprint of the original substance, stimulating the body's natural healing processes. Another theory is that the highly diluted remedies act as a placebo, which means that taking the remedy has a psychological effect that improves symptoms.
According to homeopathic principles, the effects of a homeopathic remedy can be diluted if taken with water or food. Therefore, some practitioners suggest avoiding drinking or eating anything for 15 to 30 minutes before and after taking a homeopathic remedy to ensure proper absorption. However, these recommendations are not based on scientific evidence, and no scientific evidence supports the idea that drinking water or eating food affects homeopathic remedies.
Before beginning any alternative treatment, consulting with a qualified healthcare professional is critical. Some professionals are concerned that homeopathy can be harmful because it delays effective medical care. Moreover, there have been reports of significant adverse homeopathy-related adverse effects, such as allergies and drug reactions.
Since many homeopathic medications are highly diluted, taking them incorrectly is unlikely to cause significant harm. It may not provide any therapeutic benefits, and in some cases, it may delay or interrupt the proper treatment and diagnosis of a medical condition. Furthermore, there have been reports of adverse reactions to homeopathic medications, such as allergies, skin rashes, and drug reactions.
It is generally acceptable to use allopathy after homeopathy, depending on the specific health condition and the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. Some homeopathic practitioners may advise patients to avoid allopathy while receiving homeopathic treatment, while others may suggest a combination. The decision to use allopathy, homeopathy, or a combination of the two will be based on the medical condition and the physician's experience.
Using homeopathy with conventional medicine is generally acceptable, but one should consult a trained medical professional first. They can advise one on the potential interactions or risks of concurrently using both forms of treatment and suggest the best method of care for the specific health condition. However, it is essential to remember that homeopathy is not a replacement for conventional medicine and should not be used in place of proven medical treatments.
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Dr. Jayvirsinh Indrasinh Chauhan
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