The principles of Homeopathy were formulated by Physician Samuel Hahnemann in Germany in the late 1700s. Today Homeopathy is widespread.
Homeopathy derives from the Greek words “homoios” meaning “similar” and “pathos” meaning “suffering”, translating to “similar suffering”.
Homeopaths treat with remedies that mimic the symptoms of the disease to strengthen the body’s own healing ability. This is achieved by a principle called “the law of similars”
This principle is a belief, which ages back to healers such as Paracelsus, who believe that substances that produce symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat similar symptoms in an unwell person.
An example of this would be Coffee. Some people experience aggravation from coffee’s stimulating effects. These effects may include increased physical and mental alertness, along with an exaggerated response to stimuli. These people may present with symptoms of headaches, insomnia, and an over stimulated nervous system. These people would be prescribed Coffea Cruda prepared in a Homeopathic manner. By finding a remedy similar to your symptoms, this will induce gentle, safe and natural healing.
Homeopathy is a holistic therapy and the Homeopath will consider the whole person. A Homoeopath will take into account many areas including: personality, hereditary factors, and lifestyle. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed in account of all information given which gives the individual prescription.