Homoeo Info

Diabetes in the initial stages, can be treated by Homoeopathy. If the condition has existed for long, the role of Homoeopathy becomes supportive in preventing further deterioration and minimising the complications of the disease.
In Homoeopathy, the symptoms of an illness are viewed as a direct result of the body's attempt to heal itself. In doing so, Homoeopathy attempts to stimulate the body's own natural healing capacity with medicines acting as a trigger for the body's own healing forces. In this manner there has been a good response in treating diabetes in the initial stages. If the condition has existed for long, the role of Homoeopathy becomes supportive in preventing further deterioration and minimising the complications of diabetes. Constitutional medicines after a detailed evaluation and understanding the case are given. Secale Cor is used in wounds and ulcers, or sores in diabetics, enabling to dry rapidly, and heal. Uranium nitrate is another remedy, which gives universally good results. It lessens the sugar and quantity of the urine. The other medicines, which have given good results, are Arsenicum album, Natrum Muraticum, Acid Phos, Phosphorus. These Homeopathic remedies address the problem in a complete way. From nature the plants like Syzigium Jambulanum, Cephalandra Indica, Gymnema Sylvestra prepared in a Homoeopathic way helps in preventing as well as maintaining the blood sugar levels. A patient suffering from diabetes goes through treatment like other diseases and much depends on how far tissue change has taken place at the beginning of treatment. Advanced cases may never cease treatment altogether but may live as long as other people.
Homoeopathy, used for chronic illness from an early life, very rarely develops any complications. It’s power in prevention is marvellous.
Dr Sudha/Deccan Herald, India - Jan 18, 2008

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Berkeley Springs: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will declare that cough and cold medicine is too risky for babies and toddlers on Thursday according to recent reports on CNN.com. FDA is issuing a public health advisory to warn parents of the serious and
potentially life threatening side effects of cold and cough medicine when
used to treat children under 6.
"We still have a concern," said Dr. Charles Ganley, FDA's nonprescription drugs chief, "It falls out of people's consciousness. We're still in the middle of cold season."
In 2007, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 1500 babies and toddlers were taken to emergency rooms for treatment of cold medicine side effects over a two-year period.
There is good news -- homeopathic medicine offers concerned parents a safe alternative free of side effects, allergic reactions, drug interactions, and unintentional overdose for less than the average co-pay for a doctor's visit.
Homeopathy is the second most widely used medicinal system in the world and it has been used safely and effectively for over 200 years. Unlike allopathic medicines, which suppress symptoms rather than curing, homeopathy supports the natural curative mechanisms within the body.
PR Newswire (press release), NY, US - Jan 17, 2008

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Berkeley Springs: Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group launched a groundbreaking concept to the National Health Service (NHS), England's publicly funded healthcare system, with a call to family doctors to join them in establishing a network of clinics according to Financial Times Limited 2008
Mark Adams, Virgin Healthcare chief executive, said that while general practitioners would retain their existing contracts, "It would change the delivery model from something designed in 1946 to something that better serves today's world."
Virgin Healthcare clinics would offer a "one-stop-shop" approach to healthcare including services from homeopathy to therapy alongside typical general practitioner services. Virgin would offer a range of additional NHS and private services to visiting patients, including dentistry, screening, a pharmacy, "And a range of conventional and complementary therapies," said Adams.
Homeopathy is the second most widely used medicinal system in the world and it has been used safely and effectively for over 200 years. Unlike allopathic medicines, which suppress symptoms rather than curing, homeopathy supports the natural curative mechanisms within the body. In the United States over 90% of homeopathic medicines are available over the counter with costs less than the average co-pay for a pharmaceutical drug, less than $10!
"The low cost of the medications and the rarity of adverse reactions make it (homeopathy) preferable, in most cases, to modern drugs. Furthermore, because the medicines are inexpensive, safe, and easy to use, individuals can learn to handle many common illnesses for which people regularly seek medical help," says William Shevin MD.
PR Newswire (press release), NY, USA- Jan 15, 2007

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When patients visit Ann Arough at the Little Rock Wellness Center, she listens carefully and mulls over their conversation before suggesting a remedy. Some of the things Arough, a naturopath, might suggest are herbal supplements, diet or lifestyle change, a visit to a medical doctor or with her husband, Mark, who specializes in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Or she might suggest that they try a homeopathic remedy. “Homeopathy is one tool in a naturopath’s toolbox,” says Arough. “And it’s the most complicated tool in the toolbox.” The theory behind homeopathy is contained in its law of similars, that “like treats like.” Homeopathic remedies are diluted doses of substances that are known to cause symptoms similar to the ones being treated. It is akin to the idea behind vaccinations, in that minute amounts of something harmful will incite the immune system to fight back.
Today, one need look no further than the shelves of most drug and grocery stores to see Zicam, Cold-Eeze and other homeopathic products on shelves alongside other medications.
Homeopathy began in the 1770 s, a movement led by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann as an alternative to the medical practices of the day — purging, bloodletting and blistering. Today homeopathy is a multimillion dollar industry.
Neither homeopaths nor naturopaths, people who practice natural therapies, are licensed in Arkansas, but they are not prohibited from practicing. However, doing anything that constitutes practicing medicine could put them crossways with the law, according to Bill Trice, attorney for the Arkansas State Medical Board. The medical board does not regulate homeopaths; that oversight falls to the state Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques.
KIMBERLY DISHONGH /Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Jan 15, 2008

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