Homeopathy
What is it?
Homeopathy is a complete system of healing that was discovered 200 years ago by a German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. It is a unique method of diagnosing and has its own special remedies. The remedies are all natural, rarely have side-effects if prepared and used properly and are not addictive. They are safe for adults, the elderly as well as for infants, children and animals. Homeopathic remedies are very effective in acute and chronic diseases. In the U.S., homeopathy is a legally recognized method of healing.
Homeopathy for Animals
A growing number of veterinarians are turning to homeopathic veterinary medicine as a safe and effective alternative to conventional veterinary practice. Homeopathic remedies use minute amounts of natural substances to act as a trigger to the body to stimulate its own natural immune system. Since human and animal bodies are naturally self healing, specific agents applied in minute doses are all that are needed to help support the healing process.
Conditions that can be treated with homeopathy and holistic care: cancer, feline leukemia, feline aids, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, chronic sinusitis, cystitis, ear infections, asthma, skin allergies, behavioral disorders, upper respiratory infections. stomatitis, seizures/epilepsy, arthritis, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, pemphigus, paralysis, intervertebral disc disease, wobblers syndrome, eosinophilic myositis, mange.
"Homeopathy does not merely remove disease from an organism; it strengthens and harmonizes the very source of life and creativity in the individual." George Vithoulkas
Homeopathy is a system of medical therapy that uses very small doses of medicines or remedies. These remedies are prepared from substances found in nature. They are of animal, vegetable and mineral sources.
A practitioner of Homeopathy chooses the proper ‘medicine’ by following a special rule of nature called the "Law of Similars." This law says that "like cures like." Thus a medicine can cure a sick person or animal only if it can cause a similar sickness in a healthy person or animal.
Homeopathy usage in the animal kingdom is almost the same as it is used in humans. In humans homeopathy works on all levels; the mind, emotions and physical levels. Until now, due to a lack of verbal feedback from animals, humans have had to train themselves to be astute observers as it is only through accurate observation and interpretation could they determine the causes and or proper symptoms.
History of Homeopathy
Hippocrates (460-370 BC) had a negative attitude toward potent drugs. Paracelsus (1493-1541), a Swiss alchemist and physician, who believed in ‘like cures like’, thought that disease should be treated with small doses of drugs, which, in larger doses, would cause symptoms similar to those of disease.
In 1795, Samuel Christian Hahnemann (1755-1843), a German physician, coined the term homeopathy and allopathy.
By 1900, about 20 percent of the physicians in the United States were homeopaths, but due to various cultural and social changes, homeopathy has become relatively unknown in this country. There is wider acceptance in such countries as France, Germany, South America, India and Great Britain.
What Are Homeopathic Remedies?
Any plant, mineral or animal substance can be used as a remedy. The original substance is diluted in alcohol; either 1:10 or 1:100 and then each dilution are forcefully shaken (succussion). This step is then repeated for up to 100 million times if a remedy of this high potency is required. The potency indicates the number of times the remedy has been diluted and each dilution increases the strength of the remedy-- this may be due to diluting out inhibitors as well as changing the molecular structure.
Homeopathy works on the Vital Force or Chi by fine- tuning the essential balance of the vital force to bring about patterns of energy similar to those of the disease state but focused in a way, which restores the body's equilibrium and thus affects a cure or health. In comparison, most conventional medicines act by suppressing a part of the body's system rather than focusing on the CAUSE of the energy imbalance and thus are crude and have the potential for side effects and toxicities.
Homeopathy treats the whole patient rather than the disease. Homeopathy remedies are chosen to fit all the symptoms of body, mind and spirit being expressed, rather than the disease diagnosis.
Disturbed energy within the weakened protective electromagnetic field (EMF) allows the energy fields of parasites (bacteria, virus, fungi, worms, parasites and cancer cells) to enter and find fertile ground for reproduction. It is this that produces disease. It is the right energy fields that must be administered to the sick patient (man or animal) to strengthen his EMF. Once strong, the energy environment makes it impossible for the parasites to live and they disappear.
Can Homeopathy Be Used On Any Animal?
Yes. All creatures have the same energetic components as we do.
Are There Special Precautions When Taking Homeopathy?
Since homeopathy is considered an energy medicine, it is unlike taking a substance medication. It is a very fragile, but powerful energy therapy. Extreme care must be taken when taking homeopathic remedies. It is the potency and the frequency of taking the remedy that matters. There is as much affect of taking two drops of a homeopathy remedy as there is in a bathtub full of the same remedy. Therefore, only a well established, reputable homeopathic doctor should be sought out for consultations.
Do NOT just buy a homeopathic remedy and follow instructions on the bottle! Large human led companies are still at the helm of creating many of the newer homeopathic remedies forthcoming as they have been jumping on the wholistic bandwagon for several years now. Much like our standard product packaging industry - integrity is not always at the top of the list when creating these products for profit. Therefore bottled directions provided by such companies are not always accurate! We STRONGLY SUGGEST working directly with a homeopathic doctor who is well trained in the useage of such powerful remedies!
Are There Other Remedies That Can Enhance Homeopathy?
Today homeopaths may use a combination of nosodes (preventative homeopathy) and high or low potency remedies to heal injuries or illness. In the hands of a multiply skilled homeopath, other method remedies often work quite well in conjunction with homeopathy. Some of these other remedies include, reiki, hands-on, therapeutic touch, massage, animal communication and usage of aromatherapy.
Where Can We Find a Good Homeopathic Doctor?
We suggest you seek out a homeopathic doctor who is also skilled in standard veterinarian techniques. Therefore, you will get the best of both worlds. Many veterinarians now-a-days are actively seeking to integrate wholistic methods of healing into thair standard practices. Do not hesitate to ask your local veterinarian to suggest colleagues who he / she knows that may already be practicing such other methods.
