Barbara Hanachova

RM, IBCLC, RCST, LCHE, RSHom
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What is Homeopathy

This holistic healing system has been used for over 200 years. Discover how it works and why so many people turn to it for natural healing.

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Homeopathy is...

…a holistic system of medicine that was developed in the late 1700s by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on isolated symptoms or specific diseases, homeopathy considers the whole person—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual aspects of health. It is a gentle yet effective approach, suitable for everyone from pregnant women and newborns to the elderly. The goal of homeopathy is to restore health quickly, gently, and permanently.

The main principle

At the core of homeopathy is the principle of ‘like cures like’ aka the Law of Similars. This means that a substance that can produce symptoms in a healthy person if taken in large doses, can in small doses heal these same symptoms in an unwell individual. For example, if a particular plant in its raw form causes itching and redness, a homeopathic remedy derived from that plant could be used to treat similar symptoms. However, because homeopathic remedies are highly diluted, they do not cause negative side effects. The worst-case scenario is that a remedy may not be the perfect match, in which case it simply won’t work.

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Vital Force

Homeopathic remedies are designed to match the patient’s condition, helping to restore the balance of the body’s vital force (also known as chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine or prana in Ayurveda). Homeopathy works on a physical as well as an energetic level, recognizing that everything in nature vibrates at different frequencies, including our bodies and ailments.

This concept aligns with principles in quantum physics, which suggest that everything in the universe has a vibrational frequency. Homeopathic remedies, through their dilution and potentization process, harness these energetic vibrational properties to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Individual uniqueness

One of the most important and unique aspects of homeopathy is that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. With over 8,000 remedies available, homeopaths select a remedy based on the totality of symptoms rather than a single complaint. For example, if you and your neighbor both have headaches, you may require completely different remedies. Your headache may feel like a pounding sensation in the temples, while your neighbor’s may feel like pressure at the back of the head. You may feel chilly and thirsty, whereas your neighbor may feel warm and have no desire to drink. These seemingly minor differences play a crucial role in determining the right remedy for each individual and are valuable information for your homeopath.

 

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Safe, effective & gentle

Homeopathy is a safe and natural modality that works with the body towards optimal health rather than against it by only suppressing the symptoms. It gently nudges the body’s self-healing mechanisms, promoting overall well-being without the risk of harmful side effects. Whether used for acute, self limiting ailments like colds, coughs and minor injuries or chronic, complex conditions such as eczema, hormonal imbalances or even autism, homeopathy offers a powerful yet gentle way to restore health and vitality.

By addressing the root cause of ailments rather than merely masking symptoms, homeopathy provides a truly holistic approach to healing. It empowers individuals to regain balance and harmony in their health—naturally and effectively, while aligning with the quantum physics understanding of energy fields and interconnectedness in the universe.

 

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