Homeopathy for Life

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You may be more familiar with the term pharmacology than materia medica, but if you have spent any time studying homeopathy then you probably know what this Latin phrase means.
Materia medica literally means “medical material” and describes a body of information (book, manual, etc.) that lists the uses and healing properties of any substances used to treat medical conditions.
The collection of information on the therapeutic properties of items found in nature dates back to the Roman Empire under Nero, where a Greek physician named Padanius created the first volume of works on medicinal substances. His book, De Meteria Medica, was circulated in various languages until 1600 and is said to be the most influential precursor to today’s pharmaceutical books.
While the original materia medica contained roughly 500 plants and their uses, today’s resources for homeopathy contain many more healing substances. Also in contrast to the ancient study of homeopathic remedies, today’s remedies have the advantage of scientific testing to confirm which treatments are best.
The use of medicinal chemistry has promoted the replacement of materia medica studies with pharmacology, but those interested in homeopathic healing still rely on references that provide information on healing powers found in nature.
The importance of plants, minerals and animal products in homeopathic remedies is great, since natural healing is believed to be ideal for the health of the human body. While detractors of homeopathy argue that a placebo effect is the only benefit to be gained from so-called “natural remedies”, those who rely on materia medica information would contest that creating a chemical drug to use for healing should not be the first course of action in medical treatment.
Whatever your preference, doing a little research on the subject can’t hurt. Free and comprehensive materia medica resources are available online for curious browsers or those interested in using homeopathy themselves.

Unfortunately, there aren’t always signs to alert us to the presence of poison ivy.
Signs or not, kids are bound to come home from a camping trip or hike in the hills with a strange itch and red skin sooner or later. This rash that appears when skin makes contact with the poison ivy plant is referred to as contact dermatitis and will be irritating, but not seriously harmful.
Luckily, this is just the situation where a homeopathic remedy is readily available and probably your best option. You generally will not need to see a doctor for a rash caused by poison ivy, so let’s discuss the steps you should take to treat the rash with homeopathy.
First, thoroughly but gently wash the skin effected by the rash with water and dish soap. Continue washing under fingernails or anywhere else the oil may have spread. Also make sure to wash any clothing that may have come in contact with the plant in hot water.
Second, relieve the itch with one of these homeopathic remedies:

Buttermilk: include some in a warm bath or dab on effected areas
Banana Peels: use the inner-peal of a banana as a homeopathic remedy by rubbing it over your itchy skin
White Vinegar: apply the vinegar to your skin directly or use a warm, damp washcloth with vinegar as a compress
Oatmeal: include oatmeal in a warm bath, or create an oatmeal paste that you can spread on your skin to relieve itching

Third, resist the urge to scratch so your rash can heal. This may be the hardest part of the remedy, but you must use your will power to stick to this one!
As a final word of advice, some people do have severe allergic reactions to contact with poison ivy. In these cases, no homeopathic remedy will help and it is important that you seek professional medical attention immediately. Also seek medical attention if the rash is anywhere on your face.

If you’re new to homeopathy, looking for a place to begin your learning can be overwhelming.
While you might be tempted to use the internet for all your homeopathic questions, remember that there is a lot of junk science floating around unchecked on the web. That is why I suggest building your basic knowledge of homeopathy through well-recognized books.
Once this foundation is built, you should be able to separate the good information from the bad. The internet can be a great resource once you get a steady handle on the building blocks of any subject, including one as exciting, yet daunting, as homeopathy.
My own introduction to the subject was in the local library. Better than a city library, university libraries are a great resource for medical books. You may even want to purchase a few important works from discount sites like Amazon.com. Wherever you get your material, be on the look out for these essential guides:
1. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, by Michael Murray. This is the bible of home remedies for those who practice homeopathy. This is one book you should purchase, read thoroughly and keep for a reference. You will be surprised how often you use it.
2. Food: Your Miracle Medicine, by Jean Carper. I bet you didn’t even think about your diet in relation to homeopathy. This book gives you the essentials of how to use food for your health.
3. Natural Healing Wisdom &Know How, by Amy Rost. This book provides recipes and formulas that you will use frequently.
4. The Book of Herbal Wisdom, by Matthew Wood. Using plants as medicine is one of the most basic elements of Homeopathy. This guide will teach you all you need to know about herbal healing.
5. Prescription for Natural Cures, by James Balch. Cures to common ailments can be found using bodywork, dietary changes and other simple methods that are outlined in this book.

Fibromyalgia has been a misunderstood or not understood disorder. We have talked about many different things. But they are saying that misfiring nerve endings are to blame. There is no clear cut way to diagnose fibromyalgia. And the only way that we really diagnose it is to eliminate everything else. Many who suffer from fibromyalgia have been called hypochondriacs and a number of other negative things. But it is starting to gain more recognition, and while you can take prescription pain killers, some are saying that the best way is the natural way. This comes to include homeopathy.
Homeopathy has been around for 1700 years. And there are many who travel far and wide to see certain homeopathic doctors who go through years of school. They treat illnesses supposedly at the cause rather than simply treating the symptoms. And they use remedies made from water largely combined with things such as aconite or dandelion. They are diluted s far down that their strength is debatable. Homeopathy has never been clinically proven to have any positive effect on the human body. But still, there are some who say that certain homeopathic medications, while I would say they are all the same, are superior to others.
For homeopathic medicine, you undergo an extensive patient history. It goes over hours of time, and then they say that the doctor can prescribe you a precise program. They have come up with a number of herbs combined with water that they say will alleviate your problems with fibromyalgia. Some say that it can be quite effective, and others would not agree.
But the main treatments include kali phosphoricum, kali phos, calms forte, lycopodium, sulfur, arnica, phosphoric acid, and others. These are meant to calm stress, reduce anxiety, and help you to alleviate pain whatever its source. They are meant to provide more energy, and they provide you with a certain new hope that you would not find with conventional medicine.
Whether it works or it is just in the mind of the beholder, the debate largely continues with homeopathic medicine. But as far as proof, I can honestly say that there are some who continue to fight a lifelong battle with homeopathic medicine. And there are some who are finding that their fibromyalgia pain goes away when using homeopathic medicine. At the very least, for this reason, it is worth checking out to see if it might be right for you.

Not all homeopathy is created the same, and there are plenty of people out there who are trying to scam you. There are plenty of people out there who claim to be professionals or sell products that simply dont do the job right, and they simply dont give you what you want. However, when you use the right methods of homeopathy, they say that you will be able to fight serious problems with allergies. There are plenty of people who would swear by it, and yet some call it an unproven science.
So how does homeopathy work?
Homeopathy uses one drop of a given substance. They dilute that one drop in 100 drops of water. They mix it around and then take one drop of that water and mix it with another 100 drops of water. They do this over and over, possibly even hundreds of times. And while some find it more effective at younger ages, plenty of adults have sought out certain experts who claim to understand this effect. The best experts do not get many return consumers, at least not close together, because obviously they fix the problem.
Does homeopathy work?
Homeopathy works for allergies for many reasons. While of course somebody could be allergic to water and it could be detrimental, for most they are not. Most introduce an extremely small amount of the given allergen into the body. It works somewhat like a vaccine, except you dont get sick. When you introduce these small amounts of the allergen into the body, the body has time to recognize it and get used to it. It does not face overwhelming amounts, and over time, your body will stop reacting in the same way to it.
Dangers of homeopathy
Homeopathy is largely made of water. It is made of any given allergen in extremely small amounts. When you use homeopathy, you will find that it is all natural and it does not cause any side effects for most consumers. When done correctly, you find that homeopathy has been known to have quite a significant possible effect. And yet, unlike many prescriptions or other treatment options, it treats the source of the problem without causing any serious problems or issues.