All About Homeopathy

You may have heard of "homeopathy" but you are not sure what it is. Simply put, it is a system of medicine that treats a condition with highly diluted natural substances that mimic the symptoms of the condition being treated. This concept seems paradoxical to most.

Homeopathy is a difficult concept to grasp. How do you cure someone of an illness by giving them a tiny concentration of something that can actually cause the disease? One would think that this would simply make the person even more sick.

But, according to proponents of the science, homeopathy not only works, but is much more effective than conventional medicine. They claim that conventional medicine only suppresses the immune system and prolongs the illness.

There are actually quite a few homeopathic products in your local pharmacy. The FDA requires that homeopathic products indicate what kind of product it is somewhere on the packaging. The easiest way to tell what kind of product you are buying is by examining the list of ingredients on the back or the on the side of the packaging.

With homeopathy, all of the ingredients are diluted, so each ingredient in such a product has the letter "X" after it. So, if one of the ingredients is "Zinc 20X", that means the product contains Zinc that has been diluted 20 times. One of the most popular cold medicines on the market, "Zicam," is actually a homeopathic remedy that consists of diluted zinc in the form of a nasal gel.

There are homeopathic remedies available for almost every condition. Cold, flu, allergy, even bedwetting; there is a homeopathic remedy available for almost every condition.

Homeopathy is universally recognized as being safe, as the ingredients used are natural substances diluted many times over. Because there is such a small concentration of the ingredients, many opponents of the science, including the drug companies that make conventional medicines and are afraid of the growing popularity of natural medicine, claim that any relief an ill person receives after using a natural product is the result of the placebo effect.

Since the FDA does not require most natural products to undergo clinical testing before being sold to the public, the detractors feel that it does not actually work. So, who is telling the truth? Does homeopathy really work or is it a bunch of nonsense?

In my opinion, it works. There have been several clinical trials done over the years to test the efficacy of homeopathic products. Liddell Laboratories makes a product called Vital HGH. Vital HGH is designed to treat the symptoms of aging and/or a rundown condition.

In a small clinical trial performed years ago, a group of test subjects who were deficient in human growth hormone, ranging in age from 45 years and up, were given the Vital HGH formulation. The results speak for themselves. During the five month clinical trial, the levels of HGH in the blood increased in every test subject, and more than doubled the average level of HGH.

Homeopathy does work. I speak from personal experience. I used such a remedy to deal with the allergy attacks I was having, and the medicine not only stopped the attacks faster than the Claritin I had been taking previously, but it also prevented subsequent allergy attacks.

So, why is there a controversy? Well, there is a public perception that homeopathy is the same thing as holistic healing or faith-based medicine. This is simply not accurate.

Homepathy and natural medicine in general make big drug manufacturers worry that such products might be more effective for treating common illnesses as opposed to the more expensive prescription versions that make the pharmaceutical companies rich. Most natural products are incredibly cheap. A prescribed conventional medicine costs a lot more.

If the public began demanding natural remedies to treat their ailments, drug companies would have to make these kinds of products to stay in business, and then their profits would shrink. Imagine if Pfizer had to stop manufacturing Viagra, which they sell at $20-$30 per pill, and instead make a homeopathic product that would retail for only $20 for a one month supply.

This is why drug companies often spend significant amounts of money to debunk claims that homeopathy works, using a wide variety of misinformation tactics to instill a belief in the public that natural medicine is is not effective for treating common ailments.

I am not saying that you should discontinue the use of conventional medicines. But, next time you go to the pharmacy, take a look at some of the natural brands on the shelf and give them a try. For common ailments that are not life threatening, a homeopathic product is probably a cheaper and more effective alternative.

article courtesy: Jim Pretin

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Prostatitis. Premature ejaculation. Arthritis. Erectile dysfunction. And gout. These are just a few of the extremely common conditions that are constantly presented to me by male clients, friends, and family members. Often, they consult me as a sort of "last resort." I'm a homeopathic practitioner, after all, and many people in my world consider homeopathy to be an "alternative" medicine that is a little too "woo woo" to treat such "manly" disorders. However, homeopathy is a 200-plus-year-old medical science that is fully regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And all remedies recognized by the well-respected Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) have been tested and proven effective in carefully controlled clinical trials.

Homeopathic Remedies Work--Without Dangerous Side Effects

Once I explain homeopathy's impressive credentials to skeptical male clients, and once they experience the powerful and positive effects of the right homeopathic remedy, most men I work with become homeopathic evangelists for life. Why? Because homeopathic medicines work quickly and effectively--without the dangerous side effects associated with many conventional treatments, over-the-counter drugs, and prescriptions.

Finding the Right Remedy for Your Condition

Many common male conditions can be treated quickly and effectively with homeopathy. These include:

• Erectile dysfunction. An estimated 30 million men in the United States will experience erectile dysfunction at one time or another--particularly between the ages of 40-70. That explains why there is such a huge market for products to strengthen or restore erections. I've worked with men who tried herbal products that just didn't work at all. And I've read alarming reports of men going blind or having heart attacks as a result of taking conventional drugs prescribed for this condition. That's why I advocate proven homeopathic remedies--including Sepia, Hypericum, Lycopodium, and Cantharis--because they are extremely effective as well as medically benign.
• Premature ejaculation. This is probably the most common reason why men seek out my homeopathic recommendations. Usually, they've tried conventional approaches--which tend to focus on of nasty chemical numbing agents applied directly to the source. As a homeopathic practitioner, I could never recommend the direct and conscious application of toxic ingredients to any part of the body--particularly to such a sensitive, glandular area. Numbing agents not only take away any potential pleasure you might expect to enjoy; they also mask symptoms of bodily imbalance. By using products like these, men can never expect to successfully work through the condition of premature ejaculation. Instead, I recommend the use of homeopathic remedies--including Selenium, Nux Vomica, and Gelsemium--that have been tested and proven effective for this condition.
• Prostate disorders: One of the most popular conventional medical treatments for an enlarged prostate is the Trans-Urethral Resection Procedure (TURP). I encourage every man to try non-invasive homeopathic treatment first before undergoing this invasive surgery. Often, a single dose of the right remedy will stimulate the body's healing response to prostate disorders--including fluid seepage, swelling, overactive bladder, and painful orgasms--making surgery unnecessary. The HPUS recognizes Selenium, Thuja, Baryta Carbonica, and Caladium among the remedies that can strengthen the prostate and help restore healthy functioning.
• Arthritis: As men age, they often face the pain and discomfort of arthritis in finger and toe joints and rheumatic pains throughout the back, limbs, and shoulders. Homeopathic medicine offers many effective remedies to relieve symptoms and reverse the condition. Apis, Lithium Carbonicum, Benzoic Acid, Iodium, and Grinelia are some remedies that my clients have had great success with. In my practice, I have found that topical application of these remedies is most efficacious. Look for topical homeopathic products or ask your homeopathic practitioner about topical remedies to get the most immediate relief.
• Gout: This is another painful condition that men often experience as they age. Caused by a build-up of uric acid, gout is associated with swelling, redness, and extreme pain in the joints--particularly of the big toe. One client came to me in frustration, after having followed a very strict diet to eliminate excess uric acid from his body. Even though he had followed the diet to a tee, he still suffered from gout pain. After just a single application of homeopathic remedies applied directly on the painful joint, he was pain-free. Remedies proven to relieve gout pain and strengthen joint health include Bufo Rana, Rhododendron, Kali Iodatum, and Sabina.

Exploring the Homeopathic Road to Men's Health

These are just a few of the common conditions for which homeopathy supports men's health. If you suffer from any of these conditions, try one of the recommended remedies and note your body's response. If the symptoms decrease or disappear completely, you've probably found the right remedy. If the symptoms remain, try the next recommended remedy, again noting your body's response. If your condition remains unchanged or worsens, I encourage you to seek out the support of a knowledgeable homeopathic practitioner who will work with you to restore whole-body health through the use of a constitutional remedy.

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Homeopathic remedies are claimed by many to be better than medical science if only through their claim of being Natural. Take for example homeopathy.

Homeopathic medicine was founded in the late 18th century and is based on using diluted substances from various animals' minerals and plans. The remedies are designed to match different symptoms of illnesses to encourage the body's natural healing process. The idea of like cures like is a basic premise of homeopathy.

Homeopathy is the treatment of disease by consuming natural materials that are claimed to simulate the symptoms of the disease. The natural products are diluted in water and so the claimed effective ingredient can be given in extremely small amounts. The efficacy of this type of treatment is rejected by most medical experts today.

The problem with the claims of many so called natural remedies is their effectiveness has never been verified by any scientific research. Consider homeopathy is based on an 18th century theory that apparently was NOT effective as the hospital wards were filled with patients that WERE cured with a little invention of modern medicine called antibiotics.

While it may be argued that homeopathy may have its place, the treatment of bronchitis is not such a situation. The reason is that bronchitis, if left on its own may develop into pneumonia.

A simple definition of bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes that send air into the lungs. There are two types of bronchitis, acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is usually associated with a respiratory infection which itself can be either viral or bacterial.

Trying to treat bronchitis with natural cures or remedies may result in respiratory pneumonia. A medical doctor can quickly diagnose bronchitis and prescribe antibiotics when necessary to control the infection.

This isn't to suggest that all home cures are of no value. Many such as hot tea and lemon can work wonders in calming a hacking cough. Medicated warm mist vaporizers can loosen congestion an aid in breathing. Neither of these home remedies however can take the place of an appropriate antibiotic treatment.

If you're interest in and natural cures is based on obtaining the best care for you or your child, it's important to realize that in cases involving bronchial infection, a medical doctor IS the best care. Share with your doctor your desire to limit the use of prescribed medications and he will work with you and suggest alternatives that you can try for the relief of some symptoms.
Medical doctors today are in a battle with us as consumers to limit the use of antibiotics to only when necessary. It's the over-prescribing of these wonder drugs that has created many of the super bacteria that are now immune to the antibiotic medications. Still, wouldn't it be great to have some effective cough medicine to relieve your child's hacking cough in the middle of the night if the natural cures that working.

Obtaining the benefits of medical science makes you a wise and caring parent.

This isn't to say that homeopathy is completely worthless. Many symptoms such as sinusitis and a bronchial cough can be treated without expensive pharmaceutical medications. Still, if you're a parent, wouldn't it be great to have some effective cough medicine to relieve your child's hacking cough in the middle of the night if the homeopathic remedy doesn't work?

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Homeopathy: What It Is

Treating illness with homeopathy is not a new practice. In fact, in many European countries it is no longer considered "alternative" medicine. In France, for example, over 30% of general practitioners prescribe homeopathic remedies. In Britain, the number is well over 40%. Although homeopathy is not as common in America, it continues to gain increasing respect within the medical community and has offered many Americans an alternative form of self-care.


What Are The Benefits of Homeopathy?

Quite simply, homeopathic remedies offer a natural approach to healthcare. Its healing method places its emphasis on the ability of one's own body to heal itself. Homeopathic medicines are natural, effective, inexpensive and are without side effects.

What Are The Basics Of The Homeopathic Philosophy?

The philosophy of classical homeopathy is over 200 years old. Historically, classical homeopathy has become known as a medical system used for a variety of acute and chronic healthcare problems. It works by administering natural "remedies" which reinforce the body's natural defense system.

This therapeutic method was created by a German physician and chemist, Samuel Hahnemann, at the end of the 18th century. Homeopathy works by using what Hahnemann called "the law of similars." This law as he defined it, states: "any substance that can cause symptoms when given to healthy people can help to heal those who are experiencing similar symptoms." We see the truth in this statement very often in our own Western practice. Immunization involves small doses of an agent of illness used to immunize patients against the disease.

Hahnermann took his approach one step further. He recommended giving "medicinal drugs" to "healthy" individuals, then documenting their physiological properties. These tests or "provings" created a baseline of physical, emotional and mental symptoms unique to each "remedy" and the correct dosage (usually very small) which both caused the symptoms and were used to treat the symptom. He catalogued his findings in what is now known as the homeopathic manual: the materia medica.

The Individualized Approach To Treating With Homeopathy

The difference between homeopathic treatment and Western medical treatment, then, lies in its individualistic approach. Instead of isolating and treating just one or two symptoms, homeopathy is individualized by taking into consideration the total physical and psychological characteristics of the whole being.

If we are to return the body to a state of balance from a state of illness, homeopathy rationalizes, we must discover the keys to the language of the body. In homeopathy it is believed, disease comes about as a result of a personal imbalance. Said differently, the physical body, in homeopathic terms, is thought to manifest illnesses from of the subconscious mind.

Treating a patient with homeopathy or what we would consider "constitutional homeopathy," involves a detailed diagnostic process. It aims to use symptoms as a means to discover cause for the underlying disease. Homeopaths believe that symptoms do not exist in a vacuum. Therefore, symptoms are thought to evolve from a single "constitutional" weaknesses which can then be remedied.

The Process Of Finding The Correct Remedy

Unlike Western medicine, one prescription is not given for each unique symptom i.e. headache, depression, stomach ache. Instead homeopathy uses one single medicine at a time. Some variations do exist and mixtures of homeopathic remedies are created in a "combination" formula. Most often there is a only a small single dose given of any particular "remedy." The goal here: to stimulate the body to heal itself without overmedication. In homeopathic terms, the medication is "potenizied" or administered in the least possible dose that can illicit a response.

To Further Your Research Of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Medicines, read and review these excellent sources (all were consulted for the research of this article) or visit a practitioner near you!

Cummings, Stephen, M.D., Ullman, Dana, M.P.H. Everybody's Guide To Homeopathic Medicines. New York: Penguin Putnam, 1997.
Grandgeorge, Didier, M.D. The Spirit of Homeopathic Medicines. California: North Atlantic Books, 1998.
Bailey, Philip, M.D. Homeopathic Psychology. California: North Atlantic Books, 1995.

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Find Homeopathy Degree Programs in the United States and Canada. Individuals who would like to pursue a homeopathy degree can now earn a Doctor of Homeopathy (D.Hom.) and Master of Science in Natural Health (MS) in Homeopathy through select natural health colleges and universities.

The Doctor of Homeopathy degree program is course intensive and encompasses advanced-level academics and training in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, homeopathic philosophy, varying degrees of homeopathy, homeopathic animal remedies, complementary and alternative medicine, dietary/nutrition remedies, homeopathic treatments for various health conditions, drug/herb/vitamin interactions, ethics and legal aspects.

A Master of Science in natural health, homeopathy degree program encompasses coursework in biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, clinical ecology, iridology, varying levels of homeopathy, naturopathy, and related subject matter.

While not all alternative medicine colleges promote homeopathy degree programs, the ones that do, offer comprehensive training and education in this ancient healing art. In addition to abovementioned homeopathy degree programs, students can opt to pursue a Ph.D. homeopathy degree. In this program, serious students will learn about homeopathy, bio-energetic medicine and biophysics, Western nutrition principles, personality theories, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, homeopathic first aid and prescriptions, material medica (mineral, chemical, plant and animal derivations), homeotherapeutics, case analyses and management, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical diagnosis - among other related topics of study.

Students interested in attaining a homeopathy degree must understand that most homeopathic schools and natural health colleges often require prerequisite education, including but not limited to bachelor degrees or bachelor degree-level education from an accredited university or school. It is always wise to carefully review homeopathy degree program curriculums and course requirements prior to applying to any alternative medicine college or school. Overall, it is very possible to earn your homeopathy degree; but you must be dedicated to your professional pursuit.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in finding homeopathy degree programs, let career training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore career school programs near you.

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Homeopathy is one of the most widely used forms of medicine in the world today. (1)

How homeopathy works
Homeo - same, pathos - suffering
Homeopathy takes the principal known as the law of similars or "like cures like" the strategy also behind immunizations. This means that a substance that can cause the disease can also cure it. If coffee leaves one wide awake then a homeopath may use potentised (diluted) coffee or coffea 200C as it's known to relieve insomnia. (2)

Founder of Homeopathy
Homeopathy as it is known today was developed over 200 years ago by Samuel Hahnemann, a German doctor and chemist. He believed that "The highest ideal of cure is rapid, gently and permanent restoration of health, or removal and annihilation of the disease in its whole extent, in the shortest, most reliable and most harmless way, on easily comprehensible principles." (1)

How scientific is Homeopathy?
According to the majority of modern mainstream medical professionals, homeopathy is long way from being scientific and its effectiveness needs a long stretch of the imagination. However in 1991 the British Medical Journal published an extensive review article by a group of Dutch researchers on the effectiveness of Homeopathy. They reviewed 107 Homeopathy clinical trials that had been published in reputable medical journals. 77 trials showed that Homeopathy worked, so they evaluated the methodology to see how carefully the trials were conducted - expecting to see poorly performed trials. To their surprise they found instead, that the clear majority of those more rigorous trials homeopathy proved to be effective. "Based on the evidence we would be ready to accept that homeopathy can be efficacious, if only the mechanism of action were more plausible " (2)

How are Homeopathic remedies prepared?
Remedies are derived from plant, mineral, or animal substances. The remedy begins as a liquid solution taken through a series of dilution steps involving shaking or succession to potentise it. It then turns into a tiny sugar tasting ball that you dissolve in the mouth, which is a good reason for scepticism as it tastes too good to be medicine.

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It's the season, or should we say this is not only seasonal, but could occur anytime of the year. Perhaps it doesn't have to happen at all. Who has the time for it? Wellness Formula by Source Naturals, has every herb to enhance the body's Healing Powers every day. We are more aware in these times of how to take care of ourselves, but even so the stress of modern day living takes it's toll. Standing at guard is the centuries old Dr. Christopher's Super Garlic Immune Formula, especially for those that can't shake off the Cold and Flu and have re-occurring bouts. Since it comes in liquid, just put some in juice. A Sensational Remedy!

Now how about those that want to avoid garlic altogether. Planetary Formulas has Yin Chiao Classic, written up in the Chinese Materia Medica, unmatched with all those Chinese Herbs, you just may not come down with anything. It is also known to help with allergies. Oh you've heard about Snake Oil? In the covered wagon days in the 1800's, the so-called medicine of that time, the one they claimed cures everything, was in a brown liquid bottle. Well known today as Echinacea and Goldenseal, it could be your first line of defense. Zand has the Insure Herbal in Orange and Banana flavor for the little ones. For more prevention and protection of our Immune System, and to fight off those bugs, Alpha CF by Boericke & Tafel is a serious Cold & Flu, Congestion Formula for all those miserable symptoms. Warding off and nipping them in the bud, before it starts to get cha is the very famous Oscillococcinum by Boiron Homeopathics, originally from France. Coughing also could be an issue here. For calming that cough which could lead to Bronchial conditions, Now Foods has Bronchial Support in Tincture, dealing with this on an ongoing basis. Biggest secret in Las Vegas is Old Indian Wild Cherry Bark Syrup by Planetary Formulas, also known as Rolling Thunder for those Horrendous Chest Coughs. Wild Cherry Throat Drops are Sugar Free and soothes the Throat. Chinese Tonic Herbs known as Astragalus Jade Screen by Planetary Formulas protect from Cold Wind, tones the body (wei) and (chi) immune defense, energize and warms and can be taken safely year round, particularly for those with weakness. A professional patented Silver-by-Silver Biotics in 10 PPM. You've heard of Silver? Not that kind! or 10 PPM. What does that mean? The smaller the silver particles are, the better absorption into your bloodstream. Silver is known since the 17th Century as a natural antibiotic that works with 650 conditions. Also Source Naturals has a Colloidal Silver Spray for Sore Throats for Red Stuffy Noses and dealing with Allergies and Sinus and Dust. Bioforce USA has Pollinosan Nasal Spray, and they also have a Sinna Nasal Spray for Colds & Flu.

Now we address the Ears. Source Naturals has an Earache Formula and Clear Products has the Stash Oz's (Master Chinese Herbologist) Formula called Clear Sinus & Ear with a blend of Chinese Herbs and Homeopathics. Children can also take this in 1/2 adult dosage.

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Arnica (Arnica Montana) has been used extensively in European folk medicine. Arnica flower and root have been used as a pain reliever, expectorant, and stimulant. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), the German philosopher and poet, drank Arnica tea to ease his angina in old age. Internal use is extremely risky and is not recommended. In countries where arnica is indigenous, it has long been a popular remedy for a variety of problems.

Arnica is remedy for

• Bruises
• Sprains
  
• Muscle pain or joint inflammation

Chilblains, when skin in unbroken

Arnica improves the local blood supply and speeds the healing process. Arnica soothes and heals skin wounds and irritations. Repeated applications may produce sever inflammation. Most often an ointment or compress is used for external application.

Generally, the plant is taken internally only at a homeopathic dilution, principally for shock, injury, and pain. If taken as a decoction or tincture, it stimulates the circulation and can be a valuable treatment for angina and a weak or failing heart. It can be toxic even at low dosage, so it's rarely used in this way. Arnica Includes: Arnica contains a bitter yellow crystalline principle called Arnicin, and a volatile oil. Tannin and phulin are also present, along with sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids. The flowers are said to contain more Arnicin than the rhizome, but no tannin. The volatile oil contains thymol, mucilage, and polysaccharides.

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There are many forms of treatment now available for anyone suffering from Lyme Disease, in particular chronic or late stage Lyme Disease. Once you can get a diagnosis, traditional medicine does have viable therapies, mostly anti-biotics that can be effective in treating Lyme Disease and many co-infections related to Lyme such as Babesia and Erhlicia. Alternative medicine offers everything from herbs, hydrogen peroxide IV therapy, high dose Vitamin C IV therapy, sauna, ozone, and a host of others. All of these work in varying degree depending on the person and the level of infection. Lyme is extremely complex in it's form and in treatment options.

Energy Medicine, the new kid on the block, has been a viable option for quite some time. However, awareness of this modality has been obscured for a variety of political reasons similar to Lyme Disease itself. The importance of it's efficacy in treating Lyme related pathogens is proven. It has many names, Rife being the most well known. There are a variety of Rife like devices that are now available on the market and can be used by individuals with Lyme Disease. The risk is minimal, but learning to use it properly is key in minimizing any "Herx" or "Die Off" effect of the pathogens. The EPFX/SCIO Quantum Biofeedback device also contains a Rife like generator. The cost of a basic Rife like device is considerably less, generally around $1800 to $2000 and the EPFX/SCIO is $18,500 and requires a great deal of training to use it. However, utilizing the Rife for some may prove too difficult to manage if they are seriously ill. And having sessions with a qualified Quantum Biofeedback Specialist using the EPFX/SCIO may work for some Lyme sufferers better, at least initially.

The EPFX/SCIO also helps balance the overall body systems utilizing frequency therapy. It can also help with symptom reduction and reduce the "Die Off" or "Herx" effect after using the Rife modality. It may prove useful as well, for those using a Rife device on their own to have occasional sessions to assist in maintaining awareness of their condition and level of infection. The EPFX/SCIO device provides monitoring and analysis from an energetic perspective of a person's overall health including the body's response level to pathogens and immune strength. This monitoring does not take the place of proper medical treatment, blood testing, etc., but it is an additional tool to help individual empowerment and overall stress reduction relating to the varied symptoms of Lyme Disease.

The EPFX/SCIO is a comprehensive three dimensional unit in it's approach to Lyme and can even monitor the energetic resonance of the specific Lyme pathogens for the individual. The Rife like devices do not offer this monitoring ability but both of these brilliant energetic devices offer a viable tool in the arsenal of medical weapons needed to fight the voracious Lyme pathogens. Most Lyme sufferers will need a multi-modality approach to overcome this complex illness. Energetic frequency therapy like the Rife device and others similar to it have afforded many Lyme sufferers the ability to wean off antibiotics and provide a viable solution to long term maintenance and in some cases complete recovery from Lyme related infections. The EPFX/SCIO device offers the same, but with a more comprehensive approach. Cost being a factor, Rife like devices are more affordable for the average person, but finding a competent Quantum Biofeedback Specialist could be, for some, the difference in quality of life and a shorter duration of the disease.

Either way, energetic medicine is a significant piece of the puzzle for Lyme patients. Information on Biofeedback Specialists can be found at http://biofeedbackdirectory.com. The national board that certifies Biofeedback Specialists both in traditional and Quantum Biofeedback offers this website to locate practitioners in your area. Information on Rife like devices can be found at www.lymebook.com. This site offers information, books and materials on the subject and is an excellent source of education on the Rife type devices as well as other Lyme related topics.

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Allergies are a very common disorder that can bring misery and discomfort to one s daily life. People who suffer from this affliction constantly seek out different allergy cures to ease their symptoms. Firstly one should try and determine the actual cause of symptoms in order to properly treat any allergy problems.

Common causes are pet dander, dust, mold, as well as outdoor elements like pollen. Once you determine the cause behind your symptoms, finding a possible allergy cures to try becomes easier. While there are some over the counter medications that can be quite helpful others find respite after a visit to a specialist. Or there are some who don t find relief at all.

Homeopathy is a viable option especially for those who don t seem to find any reprieve from commonly used allergy cures. Adopting an all-natural approach to medicine and health, Homeopathy is a subject matter of some argument and controversy. While some argue that homeopathy is a hoax and that no allergy cures can be possibly found through natural elements. Others affirm that they have experienced instantaneous relief from their symptoms through homeopathic remedies.

Allergies include symptoms such as congestion, headaches and colds. An allergy symptom can develop into a more severe condition like bronchitis and pneumonia. For all those who experience symptoms in particular the more severe condition on a daily basis, finding the right allergy cure is essential to health and general well-being.

The medical community makes use of traditional methods regularly in order to address various allergy symptoms. This includes painful shots, medications that can leave the patient both groggy and miserable or even surgery in severe cases.

Traditional methods of treating allergy symptoms are quite disheartening to many people who want to discover an allergy cure that doesn t include medication or taking shots. Surgery offers relief to many, though not everyone may really want to do it.

Homeopathy methods suggest that the allergy cures lie in the substances that cause the allergic reactions in the first place. These substances are diluted and administered to the body in little doses. Thus this enables the body to form the proper antibodies to protect against the abrasive substances effectively without producing an allergic reaction.

The whole process is fairly similar to getting a vaccine. When we get a vaccination shot, we are actually injecting the virus or threatening substance into our systems. The weakened substances are introduced to our systems in small doses that can be fought off by our immune systems. As soon as our bodies shows signs that they can fight the virus, we are immune. Homeopathy follows the general logic we use behind vaccines hence it is probably well worth a try!

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Pets continue to be popular in our society, yet the reasons we have them is changing. No longer are our dogs, cats, and horses "working" for their keep, they have become trusted companions and family members. They enjoy the comforts of our homes, and in recent years the benefits of improved health care and specifically holistic veterinary care.

Holistic veterinary care, like that of human care, looks at the "whole", not just isolated parts. It focuses on resolving the cause and the problem, not just alleviating symptoms. Overall improvement of the quality of life and living is the goal. In addition to western approaches, such as antibiotics (drugs) and surgery, holistic approaches include acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbology, Bach flower remedies, and nutritional therapy.

A major key in holistic veterinary care is that the doctor looks at the whole picture. Most will take a detailed background of the animal--medical being just a part. They will look at the environment the animal came from and where it is now, any recurrent problems and their pattern, and the pet's relationship with its owner (and family members). From this information the veterinarian, with the owner, can work to pinpoint causes and develop appropriate and feasible treatment plans. The plan may include several approaches and phases with optimum health as its goal. An example may be that the pet receives an antibiotic for a severe infection, acupuncture for improved healing and well-being, and an improved diet.

Holistic veterinary care in the Western world is still in its infancy. The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, based in Maryland, was just founded in 1981. And more recently in 1988, acupuncture was recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Both veterinary acupuncturist and chiropractors have formed their own organizations to help educate and create awareness of the alternatives available in veterinary care. Homeopathic veterinarians participate in the National Center for Homeopathy.

Holistic pet care has come along way in just a short time, but it still has a way to go to be accepted and utilized by more pet owners.

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Instructing in the Law of Similars ("like cures like"), Homeopathic schools seek to expand the awareness of homeopathic benefits to all persons...

Homeopathic Schools can be found throughout the Nation and the world. Instructing in the Law of Similars ("like cures like"), Homeopathic schools seek to expand the awareness of homeopathic benefits to all persons.

Homeopathic schools include programs that prepare students for homeopathic certification (through the CHC) in North America. Additionally, homeopathic schools offer approximately three to four years of course and clinical work which can be tailored to meet your needs. For example, homeopathic schools often offer flexible part-time schedules, (including evenings and weekends), and affordability as well.

Homeopathic schools teach an alternative medicine that attempts to stimulate the body to heal itself. In homeopathy, signs of the body's fashion to heal itself could be as subtle as coughing through a cold; instead of suppressing our coughs, homeopathic remedies will cause the cough to be more productive.

Homeopathic schools primarily instruct that the "health" of person's physical body includes the emotional and mental wellbeing of the individual as well. If you'd like more information about homeopathic schools, or are interested in attending a homeopathic school, Holistic Junction has several school directories which you may peruse at your leisure.

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