Homeopathic medicines are natural medicines that are derived from various plants, minerals or animals, in minute doses to stimulate the sick person's natural defence or immune system. The purpose of an individual’s immune system is to re-establish homeostasis or balance that has been disturbed during an illness. In homeopathy (Like Cures Like), the medicines are individually selected, which in high doses can cause similar symptoms the person is already experiencing. This is done in order to achieve a perfect balance within the body; a person needs the substance that would normally cause similar symptoms that the sick person experiences. Instead of going against and suppressing one's natural defences (this is the case in conventional medicine), homeopathy medicine helps the person's natural defences to become powerful and defeat the disease.

In order to fully understand a patient’s illness, homeopaths are required to interview their patients regarding their physical, emotional and mental state. After the consultation, they are given a carefully prepared and diluted substance (in very small quantity), that will make the patient’s immune system powerful and restore health with out side effects.

Some say that after taking homeopathy, their condition tend to get worse before they get better. Is this a problem?

After taking homeopathic medicine, the illness may intensify which means that your symptoms may get slightly worse before they improve. This is a good sign and indicates that the treatment is going to be effective. For example, patients with rashes may observe a slight worsening of a rash after taking homeopathic medicine for a day or two. It is usually only a minor disturbance, happens in rare case, and normally only lasts for a few days.

Explain why homeopaths have to give patients doses of substances that can cause the very same symptoms to the patient?

In the principle, homeopathy is the method of treating an ailment caused by injurious toxic substances with the same or similar substances given in an extremely diluted form. It is absolutely essential that the poison of the like thereof be diluted to the extent that it causes no harm to the body. After getting the symptoms of patients, homeopath gives particular diluted medicine to the respective patients, that can create same symptoms to the healthy body.

One can recognize that the law of similar used in homeopathy (Like Cures Like) is also used in some conventional medical therapies such as allergy treatment and immunizations. However, these treatments are not purely ‘homeopathic’ because homeopathic medicines are given in smaller doses and individually prescribed to treat sick individuals and prevent disease.

Why isn't homeopathic medicine popular if it is so effective in treating illnesses?

Actually, homeopathy (Like Cures Like) is quite popular in many countries and it has flourished throughout the world. This system is in particularly popular in Europe and South Asia. In America there is a growing trend of people buying homeopathic medicine as an alternative to the conventional medicine. Many homeopaths are trained medical doctors who have furthered their training by studying homeopathy.

Is Homeopathic medicine safe?

It is absolutely safe because homeopathic medicines are not addictive and does not cause side effects. Any person is able to order them without a prescription from a family doctor.

What is the appearance of homeopathic medicine?

The medicines are given in the form of granules, tablets or liquids that are specially prepared in laboratories to provide the highest quality. Granules and tablets are sweet tasting and can easily dissolve in the mouth.

Can a person take other drugs when using homeopathic medicine? How are the homeopathic medicines taken?

In most cases, homeopathic medicines can be taken with allopathic medicine. But if the conventional medicine is strong, the person will have to discontinue taking that medicine so that the homeopathic medicine can heal the body effectively.

Proper diet, rest and regular exercise will help when taking homeopathic medicine.

For the medicine to remain effective, you must store in a cool dark place away from strong odors. Also, to avoid contamination, do not handle the granules. Instead, use a clean spoon or tip the granules into the cap before taking it.

One must consult a homeopath to take the proper homeopathic medicine.

Do any insurance companies cover Homeopathic Consulting fee?

Some Insurance companies cover Homeopathic Medicine.