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I've been to a classical homeopath | 22 | 11.00% | |
I practice classical homeopathy at home. | 22 | 11.00% | |
We use combination remedies at home. | 57 | 28.50% | |
I've read books on homeopathy. | 25 | 12.50% | |
I'm curious about homeopathy. | 68 | 34.00% | |
What's homeopathy? | 6 | 3.00% | |
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11-10-2008, 11:02 AM | #16 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
marking this thread....
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11-10-2008, 06:53 PM | #17 | |||
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
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I guess you would say I am more into holistic healing then But most of what I do is recommended by my homeopathic Dr...so I guess I am not understanding the difference in using nature to heal vs homeopathic healing. Coulod someone explan better than the link posted???
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11-10-2008, 07:17 PM | #18 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
Herbal remedies and other "natural" remedies are full potency. Homeopathy works on dilution and the theory that "like cures like" (which some herbal remedies also work off that principle). But the main difference is the potency which really can be a huge difference b/c you can overdose on herbs and some herbs are not safe for children or in pregnancy (and some herbs aren't safe for anyone for that matter...). Homeopathy you can not overdose on and is completely safe for anyone. Take arnica for example. That is used in both herbal and homeopathic forms. As an herb its the actual full strength potency of an herb. As homeopathy if you were using 30c. That means one part arnica was mixed (and succussed) with 99 parts water. That would be 1c. Then one part that is mixed with 99 parts water. That's 2c. This is done 30 x's so all the herb that is actually left is like .000000000000000000000000000000001% or something crazy like that. Its based on the principle of "water memory" and is why a lot of people are skeptical of homeopathy.
Also...all that combination remedies are in homeopathy is more than one remedy at a time. While classical homeopathy believes that there is one remedy used to cure whatever your ailment is and its finding that one correct remedy that matches all your symptoms, modern homeopathy works more on the principle that several remedies will fit your ailment and can be used. ETA: Also wanted to add you can know if something is herbal or homeopathic by the ingredient measurements. If something is homeopathic it is measured in C's (which is the dilution of 1:100), X's (which dilutions using 1:10 instead), or M's (which uses 1:100 but 1M has been done 1000 x's). Herbs are usually measure in more common terms like mg or grams.
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11-10-2008, 07:28 PM | #19 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
Oh...and i was looking at the native remedies website and it looks like they have a mix of herbal and homeopathic remedies. The bright spark is homeopathic but the focus is herbal.
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11-10-2008, 08:08 PM | #20 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
ok...I think I am wrapping my mind around this more. I think I have always thought holistic healing and homeopathic healing were one in the same under different terms. Wouldn't thought, the tinctures that I make with herbs and the infused oils be a form of homeopathic healing since the herb is diluted with another agent?
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11-10-2008, 09:23 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
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11-10-2008, 09:28 PM | #22 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
for taking time to explain in simple terms. So that makes since that my homeopath is anti herb unless I grow it myself. She is also anti-herb for my littles unless it is to treat skin issues. She believes that children should never ingest herbs ever. I never understood why she was anti-herb being a homeopathic Dr...now I understand.
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11-10-2008, 09:32 PM | #23 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
that is interesting...michelle
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11-11-2008, 06:31 AM | #24 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
JellyBean gave great info
Here is how I usually describe homeopathy to people - **Herbal chamomile relaxes your body/mind through tea, infusion or tincture by **Homeopathic chamomilia (chamomile) enters your body in a miniscule form and your body reacts chemically and relaxes itself. I love homeopathy because the concept is that your body heals itself rather than relying on something else - even an herb. An interesting remedy to me has always been coffea cruda (coffee). IT is commonly used for insomnia because the teeny tiny bit of coffee that enters your system is not strong enough to give you a caffeine buzz. The chemical reaction after the coffee -- coming down off caffeine-- is still strong so it relaxes your body enough for sleep. Homeopathy and aromatherapy should be stored as far away from one another as possible. Coffee (regular coffee) and mint products reduce the efficacy of homeopathy. Some homeopaths actually believe neither should ever be used; however I have also heard just don't consume them w/in 1 hour of taking homeopathy. IT's also best to take 30 minutes after eating/before eating.
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11-11-2008, 06:43 AM | #25 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
The homeopathic remedies that you buy in the store have been "diluted" 3,000 times. They are not comparable to a tincture at all, except that they started out as a tincture. The higher potentcy ones that a homeopath would prescribe have been diluted 20,000 times.
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11-11-2008, 06:49 AM | #26 | ||
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
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11-11-2008, 07:50 AM | #27 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
Homeopathic books I've found helpful: I don't have a favorite nor a great family guide yet, most of mine are homeopathic in regards to the childbearing year since I am planning on the complementary focus of my midwifery practice to be homeopathic.
Combination remedies that have worked in my family: We LOVE Oscillococcinum and I swear it's saved us from the flu more than once. We used teething tablets a lot while the kids were smaller and teething- I always give a bottle in baby gifts. We have had some success with the Hyland's Poison Ivy combination remedy also. And Hyland's Motion Sickness remedy helped a ton when I was having morning sickness that exacerbated my usually minimal motion sickness. Conditions/illnesses that have been successfully treated via homeopathy (classical or combination): Sulfur remedy made my morning sickness with #3 bearable. Pulsatilla fits a lot of the kids' cold symptoms so we've used it many time. Calcium calcarea helped when I was having weird teething like pain (I think it was my wisdom teeth moving around). We have a big remedy kit and almost every single one has been used at least once. Share your personal experience w/ a classical homeopath: We don't have any experience with one since they charge about $60/hour and don't take ins. I don't know of any MDs or NDs that practice homeopathy, but I sure would love to find one!!! How homeopathy has affected your perspective on health & healthcare: We rarely ever go to the ped anymore and I do a lot of doctoring at home with homeopathics and herbals. We tend to save allopathic medicine for trauma or severe illness. Our last three visits to the ped were all for DS- a spider bite (it was starting to look bulls-eye), a severe allergic reaction to poison ivy (his eyes were nearly swollen shut it was so bad) and stitches in his leg (in that case it bled well so we did not do tetanus vaccination). If I'm in a hurry or trying to treat my sick self, I will often check the remedy at abchomeopathy.com
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11-11-2008, 10:54 AM | #28 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
Hey Beanie girl I have another question.
I have some Chamomilia that my cousin gave me from her Homeopath. She gave it to me for the littles when we were back east. We were all sick and I knew the plane ride back was going to be a nightmare, so she gave me her vial of little pills. I am guessing that they are strictly for littles because it says 12c...so am I correct that these are for littles only because of the "dose"? Also..I am so use to keeping my herbal remedies in the fridge, so not understanding homeopathy, I put those in the fridge as well...is that a bad thing? Should I take them out or is it fine to leave them in?
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11-11-2008, 11:00 AM | #29 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
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11-11-2008, 11:03 AM | #30 |
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Re: Homeopathy Poll & Support Thread
General question to all our homeopathic mamas.
DH and I believe we will face the tribulation and that was one reason that I got into herbal medicine and started taking courses in herbal remedies and working towards my Master Herbalist certificate. Well, herbs are GREAT to heal, but let's face it..they do not travel easily and need some extra utensils and compounds to make all the different remedies. When one is on the run, that may not always be available. I would like to learn more about treating our family with homeopathic medicine. The kits I have seen range in price hugely and I feel lost. Can any of you point me to a link that has a good starter kit that would be good for everyday use and also good for bug out type needs? I remember someone had posted a LONG time ago a kit that was in a blue tray type thing with drawers...but I can't find it. Was this a good item? Is this what I should look for?
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