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 History of Homeopathy: The Natural Choice

In 1796, Essay on New Curative Principles was published by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), in which he first introduced the principles of homeopathy, a medical philosophy which used highly diluted and specifically processed formulas.  This was not the first time in history that treatment based on similarity had been used, but it was the first time it had been systemized into a science.

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann was a German physician, whom was well known for his work in chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology.  Through a series of experiments and scientific study based upon the Law of Similars, Dr. Hahnemann  was led to the discovery of a unique and often confusing principle of homeopathy - the Law of Infinitesimal Dose, or Minimal Dose.  He discovered a  process of creating a pharmaceutical with less active chemical agents, but more energetic properties while reducing toxic side effects. 

The first US homeopathic medical school was established in Allentown, PA in 1835 by Dr. Constantine Hering, a student of Samuel Hahnemann.  In 1844, the American Institute of Homeopathy was formed as the first medical association in the US.  By the turn of the century, 15% of physicians in the US were homeopathic physicians, there were 29 homeopathic medical journals, 22 homeopathic medical schools and 100 hospitals of homeopathy in the US.

"The highest ideal of cure is the speedy, gentle, and enduring restoration of health by the most trustworthy and least harmful way." 

-Dr. Samuel Hanneman, Founder of Homeopathy

RaChelle Laux; MS, LPC,
Biofeedback Specialist, Homeopathic Practitioner

Nosodal Therapy- Used to assist the body in recovering from disease states and may also be used preventively as a safe alternative to immunizations.

Sarcodal (Glandular) Therapy- Used to help rebuild organs or biological systems that have been weakened or damaged.  Sarcodal therapy serves as a biological blueprint to reset the system and bring functions back to normal.

Allersodal Therapy- In some ways this is similar to the progressive desensitization of conventional allergen injections which introduce an allergen to the body in ever increasing concentrations until the body no longer reacts with cascading histamine reaction.  Allergens introduced homeopathically to the body have the same effect, except they reset the responsiveness at the cellular level (instead of external allergens), interacting with the surface receptors on the over-reacting cells.

Isodal (Detoxosodal) Therapy- Used to detoxify the body (ridding the body of any substance which may be contaminating the body or exerting a toxic effect on the living system).
 
Nutritional Therapy- Vitamins, minerals and supplements can be prepared in homeopathic potencies and still have a substantial effect.  Research shows that low doses of high quality, natural vitamins function better in-vivo than mega-doses of synthetic vitamins.

• The World Health Organization reports that homeopathy is the 2nd most widely used medical modality for primary health-care in the world.

• 69% of pharmacy chains stock homeopathic pharmaceuticals.

• Effective for chronic conditions that fail to respond to conventional treatment.
  
• 500 million people every year receive homeopathic treatment.

• 3,000 doctors and health care practitioners in the US practice homeopathy.
• Homeopathy is a low cost non toxic system of medicine used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
  

• The Central Homeopathic Polyclinic in Moscow has approximately 68 full-time homeopathic physicians.

• 5,000 French physicians use homeopathy in their practice.

• 21 out of 24 Colleges of Pharmacy in France teach homeopathy

• 42% of British physicians refer patients to homeopathic doctors.

• The Royal Family has been under homeopathic care since the 1930's

• There are over 100homeopathic medical schools in India

• In Germany, over 25% of the family physicians prescribe homeopathy.