How Alternative Therapies Have Changed My Life

It began when I was single. I have always tried to be healthy so as I noticed my health deteriorating I began looking for an alternative means to regain my health. As with any new search there were many gurus claiming many magical, fascinating, concoctions that are sure to cure every ailments you have or think you have.

Homeopathy was one fantastic find in my search. Homeopathy is the ancient art of medicine that is founded on the Law of Similars. The principle of similars (or "like cures like") is a central homeopathic principle. The principle states that a disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people.

Remedies, as they are called, are pellets or tablets that have a diluted or potentized energy of the original substance. Most are so diluted that no molecules of the original substance is left which is why the current medical community does not give homeopathy credit for any healing value. This being said there are some medical doctors that have seen the benefits of homeopathy, believe in the stimulation of the body healing itself, and have included homeopathy in their practice.

I found the experience of going to a homeopathic M.D. enlightening. My first visit was very lengthy but as I left the office I felt I knew the doctor well and understood how homeopathy could enhance my life.

Homeopaths treat people based on genetic and personal health history, body type, and current physical, emotional, and mental symptoms. Treatments are "individualized" or tailored to each person-it is not uncommon for different people with the same condition to receive different treatments.

One of the very cool things about getting to know your body and what helps heal it is that there are about 5 remedies that will cure most small ailments in each of us. My five are different then your five.

Within a short time I knew how to diagnose myself and as long as I had my five or so remedies on hand I could treat myself for those small annoying sniffles, coughs, headaches, skin problems, allergies and other non-life threatening problems.

The homeopathy philosophy is to treat the whole body. If my throat is sore I have to ask questions like; Have I been thirstier? Do I feel better inside or outside, bundled up or not, eating or fasting, in the dark or in light, standing or lying, clear-headed or cloudy-minded, etc.? My answer to these questions would match a remedy which would be the exact remedy that would then relieve my symptoms.

My life has been changed so much for the better with this find. I have a homeopathy kit in my house. I have been able to use remedies for myself and my family. I have a homeopathic medical doctor that is covered by my insurance and now that she knows my family she is a phone call away. With her help she verifies each diagnosis I have made and concurs on the remedy to take . This eliminates the need to go to the office for every small problem.

There is a place for traditional medicine and antibiotics but it is great to know that I have an alternative that helps my body help itself. There are no side effects ever from a remedy.

It is empowering to know that I have my health in my hands and I can treat myself and my family the same day they come down with something usually reversing the problem in a day or two.

If you consider including homeopathy in your medical treatment plan you should know that it takes some work. You have to be willing to really get to know yourself, your body, your health. For those willing to embrace the challenge they will be ever grateful and their lives will be forever enhanced.