Myths & Facts
Common Myths & Facts
FACT: Homeopathy is fast acting in acute cases and can be effectively used in treating infections, fever, cold etc. Infact, a correctly chosen remedy by a homeopathic expert can relive the complaint instantaneously. Since most of the cases which come to Homeopathy are chronic, it is but natural that the body requires a good amount of time to recoup and recover from the complications once the treatment is started. However, since all acute complaints are considered as sporadic “flare ups” of a chronic or constitutional problem, they can be relieved immediately and rapidly with a proper understanding of the main complaint (or constitution).
FACT: That is not true in acute complaints and it happens occasionally in chronic diseases ONLY if they have been suppressed or if they have not been treated properly in the past. This can also be avoided with the right drug and the right potency. However, if aggravations of the symptoms occur while there is a sense of well being, it is a good sign and it indicate a definite cure.
FACT: There are no restrictions of food items as is commonly believed except in situations where there is a known sensitivity or allergy to certain foods. Stimulants like coffee, alcohol, tobacco etc., which are known to reduce the body's resistance on continuous usage are to be avoided. Strongly flavoured food, spices are to be avoided before or after using the medicine for a while.
FACT: There are definitely no lethal or toxic side effects in homeopathy and even more so if the medicine is prescribed in potencies of 3CH and above. However, some tinctures and triturations in very low potencies like 1x, 2 x. have some side-effects of a minor nature. Sometimes, homeopathic medicines in higher dilutions may also elicit “drugproving” in sensitive individuals. But just like any other medicine, homeopathic medicines should be used with caution and in chronic ailments, they should be used only after consulting a qualified homeopath.