Homoeopathy
Alternative medicine has primarily existed before conventional medicine and dates back to thousands of years, and are basically the primitive medicine of that time. Presently the Alternative medicine consists of a variety of practices, like Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Herbal therapy, Hydro therapy, Homoeopathy and many others.Each system uses different ways to treat the illness but all of them focus on stimulating the immune system in order to fight the disease. Herbal medicines are extracted from plant materials like leaves, stems, roots and so on which all have certain biological ingredients. Homoeopathy treats illness by using remedies derived from plants, minerals and animals. There are several types of prescriptions in Homoeopathy; classical Homoeopathy where the practitioners use only a single medicine to treat the illness and complex Homoeopathy where combinations of medicines are used. Homoeopathy is derived from the Greek word ‘Homoios’ which means similar suffering.Homoeopathy, the healing art, restores the sick to health, in a rapid, gentle and permanent way and is based on easily comprehensible principles. It can cure almost all ailments, in the natural way & without any side effect.

WHO (World Health Organization) has recognized homoeopathy as the 2nd most common system of treatment in the world. The reason of its popularity is not only it is free from side effect but also it is capable of preventing chronic and genetic diseases. Hence as human being homoeopathy should be in everyone’s knowledge and use.Various disorders like post surgical complication, allergy, hormonal imbalance, hereditary diseases etc has got no satisfactory treatment in other systems of treatment while homoeopathy avails good amount of evidence of cure without side effect. Homoeopathic medicines are safe to use in all ages; starting from pregnancy, new born up to elderly people for all it is indicated

The History of Homoeopathy
The homoeopathic system of medicine has developed at the end of eighteenth century by a German medical doctor, Samuel Hahnemann. During the time of Hahnemann, many brutal ways were used to treat the patients such as leeching, cupping, blood letting and many others. These ways of treatment were so cruel that they could kill the patient as well. Hahnemann was disgusted and disappointed with these methods of treatment that he gave up his medical profession and started devoting his time to writing and translation works. However he continued to deeply interested in medical theory & in 1790, he hit upon the homoeopathic principle that like could be cured by like. When translating, 'A treatise on the Materia medica' by the Edinburg physician, William Cullen, he read that the dry Cinchona was effective in the treatment of malaria because it was bitter & astringent & had a toning effect on the stomach. Hahnemann was not satisfied by this statement for, if it were true, then all bitter, astringent substances should likewise be effective in the treatment of malaria, & they were not. Therefore Hahnemann decided to test the bark on himself, meeting his expectations, the symptoms on the fever occurred like could cure like. This was a part of Hippocrates teaching & sprang from the notion that symptoms could be an indication that the body was struggling to overthrow a disease, so it could be helped if the symptoms were encouraged. Thus was formulated the principle of 'Similia similibus curentur' Hahnemann named this new found therapy 'Homoeo' (similar) 'pathy' (suffering).Subsequently, Hahnemann tested many other drugs to study the symptoms that they produced. He bravely experimented by testing the effects on himself and found many willing volunteers for the same. These experiments were known as proving and the first set of proving was conducted over about six years. As the mass of information required by these proving was assimilated, clear patterns could seen and eventually it was possible to test the substances as curative on patients with remarkable success. Although his patients were experiencing profound cures which solidly verified his theories, Hahnemann was marked as an outcast because of his method of single and minimum dosage was threatening the financial foundation of the powerful apothecaries. But Hahnemann continued with his experiments despite the opposition and criticism from the old school of medicine. He started experimenting with a new method whereby after each dilution he would the substance rigorously. This he called 'succession' thus developing an energetic aspect of homoeopathy. It is unknown how Hahnemann reasoned this (still scientifically unexplainable) method of 'potentisation'.In 1820, at the investigation of apothecaries, the government granted an injunction against Hahnemann dispensing his own medicines. In 1821, Hahnemann took refuge in Cothen where he acted as a court physician to the duke of Anhalt Cothen, a former patient. From this on his many pupils and followers were also subjected to persecution as the medical orthodoxy closed ranks. In 1835, he went to live in Paris where he had an illustrious practice with rich and poor alike receiving treatment daily in his rooms in the rue de Milan. In 1810, Hahnemann published the 1st. of the 6 editions of 'The organism of medicine' which clearly defined his homoeopathic philosophy. In that year, after the battle of Leipzig an epidemic of ilypus had spread amongst the defeated cops of Napoleon. Hahnemann successfully treated 180 men out of which only one died. This successful treatment further spread the reputation of Homoeopathy 7 Hahnemann. By 1821; Hahnemann had proved 60 remedies and published his materia medica in six volumes. In 1831 cholera epidemic swept the central Europe and Hahnemann successfully treated cholera patients. He also published papers on the homoeopathic treatment of the disease and instigated the first wide spread usage of Homoeopathy.

First Aid with Homeopathic Remedies
Disclaimer: These details are provided for informational purposes only and don’t constitute medical advice. Please consult homeopath and learn how homeopathy works and how it is used before using any remedies that homeopathy offers.
First aid is the administration of emergency assistance to individuals who have been injured. Homeopathic remedies are fast to act in these conditions. In serious conditions, if homeopathic remedies are used in conjunction with conventional first aid procedures, the risk of long-term damage from an injury can be significantly reduced and the healing process can be noticeably enhanced. Learning about first aid homeopathic remedies is very easy for everyone.Homeopathic medicines are helpful in preventing infection, pain relief and bleeding control. They act best in burns, nerve pains, fast healing of cuts and for fracture of bones. Homeopathy needs individualization for chronic diseases, but for cuts, burns and fractures, all need a similar stimulus to heal their injury. Homeopathic remedies are very easy to prescribe in general first aid especially in sports injuries. They are usually very effective in reducing the pain of injury and speeding the healing process. As the homeopathic pills are sweet and liked by kids, it's easy to give them.

Homeopathy - The Benefits
The results of good homeopathic treatment can improve your mental outlook on life, increase your energy level, focus your thoughts to improve your quality of life, control your emotions and remove physical problems that have been bothering you for years.Homeopathic remedies are natural, prepared from extremely small quantities of herbs, minerals and animal products. Homeopathy gives a rapid, gentle and permanent cure. A single remedy is given at a time in Homeopathic treatment. The use of homeopathy often avoids surgery. In Homeopathy, very minimal doses are used with no side effects. Homeopathic remedies are tested and proved on humans, not on animals. Homeopathy considers the mind while treating the symptoms. Homeopathy improves general resistance while curing the symptoms. Homeopaths individualize the treatment depending on symptoms not disease. Special consideration is given to the symptoms and feelings which may not be perceived by the physician but important for the patient. e.g. burning, stitching, pain, anxiety felt in the stomach. Homeopathic remedies work on mind and body and also relieve tensions, worries and anxiety. Homeopathic treatment improves harmony in one's body, personal life and professional growth. Homeopathy reduces chances of getting any infectious diseases as it strengthens the immune system. Homeopathy offers good prevention and treatment for psychosomatic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, ulcers, migraine etc...

Homoeopathic Concept
Health is the state of harmony in body and mind. Disturbance of harmony results in disease which is expressed in the form of signs and symptoms. Besides disease symptoms, a patient will have some peculiar symptoms which show his individuality. This is the basis for individualizing each patient in classical homeopathy.
Homoeopathy should be the first choice for health care because it acts quickly without causing any side effects. The homoeopathic system which is proved on human beings is very effective in both acute and chronic conditions. Classical Homoeopathy treats the disease from the root and establishes harmony in health.