Homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies have been used for more than 200 years. This unique therapeutic method uses diluted extracts of natural substances to relieve symptoms. Remedies may include plants, animals, body chemicals, and minerals. They are used around the world to relieve many common conditions as well as symptoms associated with challenging health issues.

Homeopathic remedies have been regulated by the FDA as drugs since 1938. The regulatory policy for homeopathic medicines can be found in FDA’s Compliance Policy Guide: Sec 400.400 available at: https://www.fda.gov/

Homeopathic remedies are derived from a mother tincture or alcohol-based solution that contains the most concentrated preparation of the primary substance.  The second step is “succussion” which is a vigorous, rhythmic shaking with impact. During this process the most concentrated homeopathic preparation is potentized with a dilution agent (usually ethanol, water or lactose) to create different levels of potency and dilution. 

Reputable homeopathic formulas are made in compliance with Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States (HPUS). These guidelines can be reviewed here: http://www.hpus.com/Draft-Guidelines-for-Manufacturing-Homeopathic-Medicines.pdf.

The use of homeopathic medicines is supported by over 200 years of clinical observation. They have established an exceptional safety record during that time frame. In recent years, there has been an increasing number of scientific studies published on homeopathy in medical journals.

Clinical research is evaluating the evidence of homeopathic medicine while laboratory research is studying the potential biological activity of highly diluted substances to better understand their potential mechanism of action.

Per FDA regulatory guidelines, homeopathic remedies cannot cure or treat any health condition. Homeopathic remedies can be supportive for temporary symptom relief for self-diagnosed symptoms or discomforts.

Comprehensive homeopathy describes a functional approach to combining remedies to relieve symptoms or symptom patterns.

Some homeopathic remedies contain several different remedies at varying potencies, including those derived from plants, animals, minerals, bach flowers, and phenolics. This more comprehensive approach makes the remedies better suited for temporarily relieving co-aligning symptoms, thus making the remedy selection process easier for the provider.

Classical homeopathy primarily refers to the use of single remedies at one dosage, which requires more extensive homeopathic understanding to administer.

Because homeopathic remedies are administered in tiny doses they do not cause the kind of secondary adverse and toxic effects that can be caused by conventional medicines.

Yes, and the number of scientific research on homeopathy is growing. Fundamental laboratory study is shedding light on the mechanism of action of highly diluted substances, as well as proving their biological effectiveness. 

Observational studies of actual people have consistently demonstrated that people benefited clinically from homeopathy (often from chronic, difficult-to-treat disorders).

A comprehensive list of homeopathy studies may be found here: https://www.hri-research.org/resources/research-databases/

Research shows Homeopathy is effective for:

• Eczema
• Asthma
• Upper respiratory illnesses
• Ear infections
• Fibromyalgia
• Menopause
• Diarrhea
• ADHD
• Irritable Bowel
• Depression

Nosodes are homeopathic preparations that are made from a disease-causing organism or diseased tissue. Nosodes are a true example of the main homeopathic principle of “like cures like”. A practitioner who administers a nosode of a pathogen is hoping to help temporarily relieve the symptoms of that pathogen with their client.

The preparation of a nosode involves a lengthy process of succussion and dilution of the original material using traditional homeopathic protocols until virtually no molecules of the crude substance remain, rendering the nosode safe for use. No live pathogens are used in the production of these formulas.

Reputable homeopathic companies use organic, gluten-free alcohol made from non-GMO corn.

We prefer to use the phrase “Integrative Medicine” over “Alternative Medicine.” Integrative medicine encompasses all of the scientific study and modalities that are beneficial for the client, both from conventional medicine and integrative medicine.