Homeopathic Medicine

The solution continues to be diluted and then succussed or vigorously shaken between each dilution. Potentization is the process of sequential dilution and succession. So it all starts with minerals, herbs or animal products, and then crushed and dissolved in a liquid. This liquid is usually lactose or grain alcohol. It is then mechanically shaken, and stored as the “mother tincture”. After several dilutions it is ready to use.

Higher dilutions are quite often used because it is believed that they possess more potent healing powers. These remedies stimulate the body’s healing processes, as it is believed there is also an emotional and mental component to any physical disease. So a person’s physical, psychological, and emotional states are taken into consideration. Also qualities such as concentration, creativity, stamina, sensitivities, persistence and initiative are considered in preparing the appropriate remedy.

Vibration and Frequency

The very theoretical basis of homeopathic medicine is that molecules of water retain memories. Monika Fuxreiter, a biophysicist at the Hungarian Academy of Science, has shown how water molecules contribute to the manufacture of proteins by our DNA by stored memory in the water molecules, which facilitates this process.

Japanese scientist, Dr. Masaru Emoto, has shown how water crystals are structurally affected by music, words, and the “intent” behind those words. In the succession process of homeopathy, it seems that the shaking ensures the breaking of bonds between molecules, which then allows messages to be transferred, and then amplified, by the newly added water molecules.

The intent of both practitioner and patient has much to do with the healing effectiveness of the homeopathic remedy. Compassion and love are an integral ingredient. So higher dilutions prove more effective because it is the vibration or frequency retained by the homeopathic solution that is what is most crucial to the process.

Individualized Treatment

Consequently each remedy and diagnosis is vey much individualized. Two people with the same symptoms can often require two different remedies. Homeopathy has been found effective for many conditions including colds & flus, asthma, fibromyalgia, pain, menopause symptoms, childhood diarrhea, sore muscles and allergies. Also autoimmune diseases, cancer, and mental illness have been treated with homeopathy.

More specific information and resources can be found at the National Center for Homeopathy (NCH). Homeopathic medicines usually do not have any side effects. When a patient reports feeling worse after taking a remedy, this is usually a result of the body temporarily stimulating symptoms in order to restore health. These medicines are not known to interfere with any conventional or psychotropic drugs.

Homeopathic medicine is an alternative treatment that has been found effective in many cases. That being said, we should always consult our primary physician, and not discontinue any current treatments. In 1938 homeopathic remedies were regulated by the FDA (Federal and Drug Administration), and considered nonprescription/over-the-counter drugs. To locate a homeopathic physician in your area here are a few sources:

• The Council for Homeopathic Certification: www.homeopathicdirectory.com• The National Center for Homeopathy: http://nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org• The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians: www.naturopathic.org• The North American Society of Homeopaths: www.homeopathy.org• Homeopathic Educational Services in Berkeley, California: www.homeopathic.com

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