* Homeopathic principle of
like curing like.
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without toxic side effects.
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          	   Homeopathy

	  		   

	*  In 1786, the German doctor Samuel Hahnemann, discovered and
	developed Homeopathy and it has been used effectively ever since.
	Some of the theories involved have a long and respected history,
	including the principle of 'like curing like' which was part of the 
	teachings of Hippocrates, the early Greek physician and 'father of 
	medicine'.


	*  Hahnemann's work resulted in evidence to show that a substance that
	would ultimately cause certain disease symptoms in a healthy person, has
	the capacity to cure similar symptoms in an ill person. Like could cure 
	like. Furthermore, he found against expectations, that the curative 
	power of the medicines increased dramatically by diluting and vigorously
	shaking or 'succussing' the substances.


	*  Hahnemann's work continued by his healing many people using remedies
	based on the above principles. The good results continued after his death.
	At the London Homeopathic Hospital for example, there was a death rate of 
	16.4% during a cholera epidemic, compared to 51.8% at other hospitals.


	*  In later years, although still having many followers, Homeopathy
	took a back seat to the emergence of the orthodox medical system that
	we now know. Today however, with the limitations of some of the drugs and
	the side effects experienced by taking them, there is a renewed interest
	in Homeopathy with its gentle and effective way of treating many illnesses.    


	*Homeopathy's aim is to cure rapidly, gently and permanently. It regards
	physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states as interrelated and is
	therefore, holistic in its nature and treatment. Its remedies (not to be
	confused with herbal) do not interact with other medicines and so can be
	used alongside orthodox treatment if necessary.

	*Homeopathy is used to treat a wide range of health problems. The following
	are just some examples.
	Joint disorders, skin conditions, asthma, allergies, headaches, children's
	physical and developmental disorders, women's conditions, depression,
	anxiety and other emotional states.