Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a system of medicine that uses highly dilute preparations made from plants, minerals, or animals to stimulate healing.
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- Q What is juice therapy?
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Juice therapy was introduced to the United States in the 1970s. It is the consumption of only juices from fresh fruits and vegetables. Juice therapy has long been a component of the 5,000-year-old tradition of Ayurveda. Ayurveda was a traditional system... Full Answer
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- Q Is there a natural remedy for coughs?
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Dr. Donnica Moore, Obstetrics & GynecologyA newly discovered remedy for coughs is also a favorite sweet treat, says women's health expert Dr. Donnica Moore. Find out what it is and why it works by watching this video. Full Answer
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- Q What should I know before I try homeopathy?
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Avoid using in people who are allergic or sensitive to ingredients contained in the homeopathic preparation. You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute... Full Answer
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- Q What does homeopathy help treat?
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Acute diarrhea (children) Several studies have shown that homeopathic treatments may decrease the duration of acute diarrhea in children. These results need to be confirmed in more studies. Otitis media (swelling in the middle ear) Limited data... Full Answer
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- Q What is homeopathy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe basic concept of homeopathy is “like cures like.” Homeopathic practitioners use potentially toxic substances to provoke defense and self-regulatory responses. Hence, the idea is that something that causes an illness (like... Full Answer
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- Q Is homeopathy regulated?
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Homeopathic drugs must follow the guidelines of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and regulations by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA). New drug approval is through the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States (HPCUS). Full Answer
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- Q Can homeopathy help heal common cuts and scrapes?
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Yes, homeopathy can help heal common cuts (lacerations) and scrapes (abrasions). Calendula, or marigold, is often used to treat minor wounds as well as skin infections, sunburn, and bee stings. There are three primary variations of calendula homeopathic... Full Answer
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- Q Does homeopathy work for allergies?
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Homeopathy can successfully treat allergies. You may consider sabadilla for typical hay-fever symptoms of itchy, runny nose, sneezing red watery eyes. Try wyethia if symptoms include intense itching inside the mouth or behind the nose. The same... Full Answer
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- Q What is a homeopathic doctor?
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Dr. John Connolly, Healthcare Insurance & PolicyThat is a label applied to physicians, or sometimes non-physicians, who claim to practice Homeopathic Medicine. There is no license for Homeopathic Medicine in any state in the United States. Rather, the label implies a school of... Full Answer
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- Q Why does homeopathy use small doses of diluted substances?
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Homeopathy derives from the idea that the human body can heal itself if given the proper stimulus, or medication. This medication is in the form of natural substances that are found in plants, animals, or minerals. The curative substance is the very... Full Answer
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