What is Homeopathic Medicine:
Homeopathic medicine is based on three principles: like cures like, minimum dose, and single remedy. The first principle of like cures like is the foundation of the practice. Homeopathic medical practitioners believe that by treating ailments with substances that are similar to the disease the person is expressing, that person can be cured. A common homeopathic remedy would be chamomilla, aka chamomile tea that is used to treat insomnia. All homeopathic remedies used in the United States are FDA approved.
Origin:
Homeopathy was founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) in Europe. It made its way to the US in 1903. From there, some of its remedies were used by allopathic physicians. Since the early 1900s, Homeopathy has become very popular. In 2002 it was estimated that the number of individuals using Homeopathy had risen 500% over the previous 7 years (Irvine, 2006).
Ailments treated:
Asthma, depression, otitis media, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), headache and migraine, neurotic disorders, non-specific allergy, dermatitis, arthritis, and hypertension.
*This list only touches the surface of what Homeopathy can treat.
Average cost per session:
$150.00 - $300.00+
License needed:
No – Homeopathy does not have a license requirement but is reserved in many states to be practiced solely by medical practitioners. Please check to be sure that your practitioner is able to practice homeopathy within the scope of the license or certification they do hold.
Certification needed:
No
Reference: Irvine, L. (2006, December). A brief history of homeopathy. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1676328/
Homeopathic medicine is based on three principles: like cures like, minimum dose, and single remedy. The first principle of like cures like is the foundation of the practice. Homeopathic medical practitioners believe that by treating ailments with substances that are similar to the disease the person is expressing, that person can be cured. A common homeopathic remedy would be chamomilla, aka chamomile tea that is used to treat insomnia. All homeopathic remedies used in the United States are FDA approved.
Origin:
Homeopathy was founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) in Europe. It made its way to the US in 1903. From there, some of its remedies were used by allopathic physicians. Since the early 1900s, Homeopathy has become very popular. In 2002 it was estimated that the number of individuals using Homeopathy had risen 500% over the previous 7 years (Irvine, 2006).
Ailments treated:
Asthma, depression, otitis media, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), headache and migraine, neurotic disorders, non-specific allergy, dermatitis, arthritis, and hypertension.
*This list only touches the surface of what Homeopathy can treat.
Average cost per session:
$150.00 - $300.00+
License needed:
No – Homeopathy does not have a license requirement but is reserved in many states to be practiced solely by medical practitioners. Please check to be sure that your practitioner is able to practice homeopathy within the scope of the license or certification they do hold.
Certification needed:
No
Reference: Irvine, L. (2006, December). A brief history of homeopathy. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1676328/
**If a license is needed to practice this particular complimentary/alternative medical procedure, always check with your state or local licensing agency to ensure your practitioner is licensed. If no license is needed, seek local or national agencies to see if your practitioner is certified through a respected program. Never be afraid to ask your practitioner for references.**
