Homeopathy: 10 Popular Myths

The efficacy of homeopathic medicine is often questioned. Here is the list of few common “myths often associated with homeopathy”:

Myth 1: Homoeopathic medicines cause an initial aggravation.

Fact: Which is false, it is true that their medicinal aggravation but the well-being of the patients is not affected. The sick person does not experience any discomfort because of medical aggravation of symptoms

Myth 2: Homoeopathy works well only in chronic diseases.

Fact: Homoeopathy works well for cold, fever and other acute diseases also very well. Homeopathic medicine, however, does not work fast enough in cases that need hospitalization. These people need specialists.

Myth 3: Homoeopathic medicines are slow.

Fact: Medicines are not slow the recovery time usually depends on the stage in which the sick person consults the doctor. It chronic cases the symptoms of suppression will take time to eradicate.

Myth 4: Homoeopathic medicines are placebo.

Fact: Homoeopathic medicines are not just a placebo. Homeopathic medicine undergoes the process of potentization with ultra minute particles. Many laboratories have also claimed to spot drugs in Homoeopathic medicines under the very high-resolution microscope.

Myth 5: Homoeopathic drugs have steroids and heavy metals.

Fact: In homeopathy, there is no scope for steroids. Heavy metals used to make medicines are first triturated and potentized making sure that there is not even a tiny trace of the metal present in the medicine. A strict quality check is done to make sure that the medicines delivered to you are safe and maintains a standard quality.

Myth 6: Homoeopathic drugs cannot be used along with conventional medicines.

Fact: Conventional medicines can be easily taken along with homeopathic medicines. However, the doctor may guide you about the duration of the time interval that if required is needed to keep up before having homeopathic medicines.

Myth 7: Homoeopathy is an alternative for surgery.

Fact: Homoeopathy is not a substitute for surgery as it also has its scope and limitations in case of surgery.

Myth 8: Self-medication of homeopathic remedies are harmless.

Fact: Most of the homeopathic medicines have a broad range of action and when taken for a long time without proper consultation with a certified doctor it can lead to serious side-effects.

Myth 9: Homoeopathic doctor does not need any investigation or do any diagnosis.

Fact: Like any other medical practitioner in some cases the homeopath can recommend some investigations to study the patient’s health.

Myth 10: Too many restrictions on diet and lifestyle.

Fact: Diet restrictions are usually based on the health condition of patients, such as a patient having hypertension is advised to avoid sodium-rich food and reduce salt intake as it can shoot the blood pressure.

Consumption of food with strong odor and stimulants such as strong tea, coffee, tobacco, cigarette, and alcohol is not advised to take while you are taking Homoeopathic medicines because they slow down the absorption of the medicine so the desired effect of the medicine usually gets delayed.

Here is the list of few common “myths often associated with homeopathy”:

https://www.nirujahealthtech.com/homeopathic-remedies-to-cure-allergic-asthma/