Is Homeopathy just New Age fluff?

The term "homeopathy" was coined 200 years ago by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy is a science-based healing system that draws upon a world-wide body of clinical research into the holistic nature of illness. The American Institute of Homeopathy was organized in 1844. Homeopathy developed popularity based on its success in treating the various epidemic diseases that raged throughout America and Europe during the 1800s. Statistics indicate that the death rates in homeopathic hospitals from these epidemics were often one-half to as little as one-eighth those in orthodox medical hospitals. (Ullman)

What is the purpose of Homeopathy?

Homeopathy treats illness by the stimulation of the body's own healing response. Homeopathy helps you restore your body's "vital force" or "essence" to harmony and balance.

What does Homeopathy do and how is this important to me?

Homeopathy encourages the body to fight against the origin of an illness and is known to actually change inherent patterns of weakness and disease. Homeopathy seeks to ameliorate symptoms by focusing on the source of the imbalance causing them. As we age, the mind and body degenerate. Consider homeopathy as a vitalizing, detoxifying and regenerative approach to wellness. Homeopathy complements other health and medical care.

Is Homeopathy used in other parts of the world?

Homeopathy is commonly used all over the world. It is particularly developed in Europe where it originated. In England, for example, there exist exclusively homeopathic hospitals. In France, every pharmacy dispenses homeopathic medicines, 39% of the population uses homeopathic medicines. Homeopathy is widely used in Germany, India, Australia, Mexico and throughout South America. (Boiron)

Is Homeopathy official in the United States?

Yes. The manufacture and sale of homeopathic remedies is regulated by the FDA.

When would I use Homeopathy?

Homeopathy can be effective in acute and chronic physical, mental and emotional discomforts. Using minute doses of natural substances, homeopathics can act to restore physical, mental and emotional balance by considering the entire person in addition to the immediate symptoms. Through careful analysis, NaturWell Center can determine the most appropriate homeopathics for you.

How does Homeopathy reduce health costs?

In France, where about 40% of physicians use homeopathy in the normal, daily course of writing prescriptions, the government pays for homeopathic remedies. In one study, it was reported that the total costs associated with homeopathic care per physician were about 50% less than those costs associated with conventional patient visits. In addition, patients under the care of a homeopath took 3.5 times fewer sick days than those people under conventional care. (Boiron)

How can I easily and effectively improve my health using Homeopathics and good nutrition?

For example, some symptoms of digestive problems are: gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux and chancre sores. Homeopathy can help you to improve your digestive system and relieve digestive discomforts. The human body is a complex chemical system. Good nutrition supports good health. The foods we eat are chemicals that alter our health in a positive or negative manner. Numerous well-known vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and enzymes play an essential role in our normal health and metabolism. Their lack or imbalance can result in dis-ease--both mental and physical. Marginal deficiencies are widespread due to modern agriculture, poor diet, processing, additives and environmental pollution.