Question 1

what is homeopathy?

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System of thought: This is a largely independent system of medical thought that originated in the US shortly after the American Revolution. While the original idea focused on low doses of a substance having opposite effects from a high dose, it has evolved into a complementary system of caring for the sick. Some say the key to its effectiveness is in the relationship with the practitioner. Won't cure cancer.

Question 2

what is the point of homeopathy?

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Homeopathy: The point of homeopathy is to restore the sick to health in the most rapid, gentle, and permanent way possible.  The intent is to remove the illness completely -- providing relief from symptoms harmlessly, and with comprehensible principles.  This is done by perceiving the patient's problem accurately, and prescribing a single medicine that matches the symptoms and catalyzes healing.

Question 3

what is homeopathic nux vomica 30c?

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Useful remedy: There are over 2000 homeopathic medicines but nux vomica is easily in the top 10 in terms of popularity. 30c refers to the potency (each remedy is available in different strengths- 30c is intermediate). For acute use some will do better with 12c, some with 30c. Nux is widely used for nausea, indigestion, hangovers and clearing reactions to foods or drugs that don't agree with you. See comment.

Question 4

can homeopathy medicine control bp?

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Yes, esp. combined..: Homeopathy can help most health problems, including hypertension, but will work far better combined with diet & lifestyle changes. And "help" is a key word- it often helps but is not always a cure. Treatment is highly individualized. An excellent article that discusses homeopathy for BP in context is: http://www.Alive.Com/articles/view/20015/take_the_pressure_off_hypertension_with_homeopathy.

Question 5

what's a homeopathy ? is it usefull?

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Homeopathy: Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, and natural system of medicine that works with your body to relieve symptoms, restore health, and improve resilience. It can be used in acute conditions like sore throats, earaches, and migraines, and in chronic ones like asthma, depression, and arthritis. Competence requires focused training, clinical mentoring, and ongoing practice. http://tinyurl.com/2aho5uo.

Question 6

can a homeopathic overdose kill you?

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No: There are no reports of any deaths from homeopathic medications.

Question 7

how can i take homeopathic medicines?

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Homeopathy: Some take homeopathic medicines for acute, self-limiting conditions (cough, sore throat, earache, etc) by consulting homeopathy books and using remedies bought in health food stores. "homeopathic self-care" by the ullmans is a helpful guide. For chronic conditions you really need a professional homeopath who can assess your case ; work with you to find an effective remedy out of thousands.

Question 8

which type is silica x for homeopathy?

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Silica: Silica is a mineral remedy from the 3rd row of the periodic table.  It's sometimes needed in patients who have very low self-confidence, and who long to be seen in a special way by others.  They may be very obstinate, yet extremely anxious about details.  Silica can also help in certain kinds of pharyngitis, sinusitis, and abscesses.  The "x" means a potency on the decimal scale, such as 12x.

Question 9

is homeopathic is best for apendicities?

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A surgical disease: Acute appendicitis is an infection of the appendix and timely treatment with appropriate antibiotic may avoid urgent surgery, but otherwise it is considered a surgical disease--meaning you need surgery to correct it. I am not aware of any effective homeopathic remedy for this condition. If this is something you have now, please consult doc asap before complication kicks in. Good luck.

Question 10

how exactly does homeopathy claim to work?

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Unknown: Homeopathy's exact mechanism for working is unknown. This is also true of many treatments used in conventional medicine. Some research implicates the model of epitaxy: the transfer of information, not material, from the surface of one material (usually solid) to another material (usually liquid) -- with homeopathic remedies. Human bodies contain at least 70% water, so this may be a testable idea.

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