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Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine that treats disease using
natural substances that when given to a healthy person, produce symptoms similar
to the condition for which they are being treated. The idea that "like
cures like" called "The Law of Similars" is the foundation of
Homeopathic Medicine.
Health benefits Homeopathic remedies are made primarily from plants, but also
from animals, minerals and other substances, to treat a variety of conditions,
such as injuries, infections, chronic diseases and emotional disorders. The
remedies are chosen to stimulate the body’s defence systems to promote
healing. For example, slicing an onion produces burning watery eyes and a runny
nose and hayfever sufferers with those symptoms have found relief from taking
homeopathic Allium cepa, made from red onion, to cure these symptoms, according
to the Canadian Society of Homeopaths. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed
in the minimum dosage needed to stimulate healing.
Need to know Homeopathy is now a recognized health profession and is newly regulated
in Ontario under the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Outside resources
Ontario Homeopath Association
Canadian Society of Homeopaths