Common myths about homeopathy!

By Dr. Sheetal Bhanushali
22 Sept 2018
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1. Most common myth about homeopathic medicine is that pills are looking like “SAGO” / “SABUDANA” and "SAME". So how will it work as medicine?

FACT These pills are a vehicle, which are used to serve medicines. The dilutions poured on these pills are the medicines which are undergone through process of trituration and potentisation. These medicines are proven on the human beings.

2. Homeopathic medicines work very slow, and only suitable for chronic conditions.

Fact Homeopathic medicines can also cure ACUTE conditions like VOMITING, DIARRHOEA,HEADACHE,COLD,COUGH, ACIDITY and many more with fast relief.
Except MEDICAL EMERGENCIES which requires HOSPITALISATION and SPECIALISED treatment.

3. Patient can't take other medicines along with homeopathic medicines.

Fact Patient can take other medicines along with homeopathic medicines.
Both types of medicines can't interfere the action of particular medicine.

4. Homeopathic medicines can cure surgical conditions.

Fact Conditions which requires surgery can't be treated with homeopathic medicines. But conditions like PILES,TONSILITIS,SINUSITIS,FISSURE etc. can be treated with homeopathic medicines.

5. Many restrictions on food and life style have to be followed during homeopathic treatment.

Fact Such restrictions are present in any system of medicines for general management of disease.
Eg. avoid sugar in diabetes, avoid fried oily food in acidity, high cholesterol level, blood pressure etc. These restrictions are helpful for speedy recovery.

6. Onion and garlic must be avoided during homeopathic treatment.

Fact No need to stop it. It is to make sure that patient's mouth is free from strong odors while he is taking medicines.
Patient can have onion garlic whenever he wants except at a time of taking medicines.