Question 1

what are the main differences between osteopathic and homeopathic medicine?

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Very Different: Osteopathic medicine refers to the use of manual manipulative treatment for musculoskeletal ailments as well as holistic patient centered approach to medical treatment whereas homeopathic medicine is the use of tinctures of herbal meds that are very dilute and reported to decrease symptoms by causing an opposite clinical effect of what the herbal medicine would normally cause.

Question 2

what is the difference between homeopathic medicine and holistic medicine?

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Homeopathy: Homeopathy is a separate system of medicine, and is by definition "holistic" -- prescriptions are made for whole beings rather than parts.  Homeopathy was developed by german physician dr. Samuel hahnemann, and is known for the principle of "like cures like, " and use of the minimum dose.  Other holistic systems of medicine include acupuncture and ayurveda, but these have different backgrounds.

Question 3

which is best homeopathic medicine for increasing weight?

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Overall health: As a system of medicine, homeopathy attends to the health of your overall system, and not just one symptom. A homeopathic evaluation considers all your symptoms, which collectively form a picture of the homeopathic medicine that can gradually help revitalize health. This may include normalizing weight, if you've lost a great deal of it in your illness. A feeling of well-being comes first, though.

Question 4

can a homeopathic medicine overdose kill you?

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Not likely: Homeopathic medicines are extremely dilute.

Question 5

is there any homeopathic medicine to reduce melanin?

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Too much melanin: Over production of melanin can lead to dark skin. It may be caused by sun exposure, vitamin deficiencies, and hormonal changes among other causes. Natural remedies include: avoiding the sun; low dose vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. I recommend checking with your physician to make sure there is not a medical cause for your concern.

Question 6

any homeopathic medicine that would help me lose weight?

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Yes, BUT: Homeopathic treatment looks at the whole being;  treatment directed to the bigger picture.  Still a role for looking at diet and exercise.

Question 7

can you tell me what is the best homeopathic medicine for cold & cough ?

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No 1 "best": There is no 1 "best" homeopathic medicine for cold ; cough, because there are many different types of colds ; coughs.  Symptoms differ, or have peculiarities that distinguish one from another.  Some find that the remedy oscillococcinum helps -- if taken at the first sign of cold or flu.   Here's another reference with many more tips:  http://tinyurl.Com/l9vs7wc.

Question 8

can you please describe the benefits and drawbacks of homeopathic medicine used to take care of crohn's disease?

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Totally safe to try: Homeopathy is the safest healing modality i know of & perhaps the only one that offers a potential cure; conventional treatments at best reduce symptoms & can have serious side effects.The main drawback is it's important to find a good homeopath to have a good chance for success.Homeopathy alone may not be enough- nutritional supplements, dietary changes & stress reduction are crucial.See comment:.

Question 9

how they set potency in homeopathic medicine?

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Homeopathic potency: My colleague's comments about this are unfortunately misleading.  Homeopathic remedies are made meticulously in homeopathic pharmacies, as described in the homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the us.  There are both dilution and succussion (vigorous shaking) steps in this process.  These medicines are made to interact with your innate healing system, which responds according to correct prescription.

Question 10

is there any homeopathic medicine for herpes genitalis?

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Yes, several: Herpes genitalis has some helpful conventional treatments, and also multiple homeopathic ones.  To find the homeopathic medicine most applicable to you, a comprehensive homeopathic assessment is needed first. Natrum muriaticum, graphites, sepia, silica, thuja, and petroleum are a few -- each has a very different clinical picture. (hence the need for personal visit.)  http://tinyurl.Com/mleqwyo.

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