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Some Myths and Facts about Homoeopathy
- It is an unproven science.
Homoeopathy is based on experimental clinical data. Over the years, the medicines have been extensively used used and studies for their efficacy.
- Homoeopathic medicines are just sugar pills, have no medicinal value and act as placebos.
The homoeopathic medicines are available with a alcohol base and can be taken directly or dissolved in water. The convenient way is to use white sugar pills which act as vehicles or caariers for the medicines.
- Homoeopathic medicines are slow acting and cannot be used in acute cases.
Usually people go to homoeopathic doctors after exhausting other forms of treatment when their problem transform from acute to a chronic one and it takes longer to treat
- Homoeopathy is a magical form of treatment and can cure all types of disorders.
Like any other field of medicine, homoeopathy has its limitations e.g. unavoidable cases of surgery or dental disorders.
- Homoeopathy is useful only in chronic cases
Homoeopathic medicines are equally effective in acute and chronic cases.
- Strict dietary restrictions are required while on homoeopathic medicines.
Sometimes some patients are expected to be moderate in their use of onion, garlic, tobacco, tea, coffee, alcohol etc. as these interfere with the action of homoeopathic medicines.
- Homoeopathy is not helpful in diabetic patients.
Minute amount of sugar in the pills is insignificant as compared to sugar present in daily diet. In severe cases, the medicine can be taken directed or in water.
- There are no side effects of homoeopathic medicines.
Just like any other medicine, homoeopathic medicines of higher dilutions may also cause some ill effects in sensitive individuals. In chronic cases, medicines should be taken with caution and not without consulting a homoeopathic doctor.
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