Naturopathic medicine practiced in homeopathic medicine
Homeopathic medicine is based on the principle of "like cures like." It works on a subtle yet powerful electromagnetic level, gently acting to strengthen the body's healing and immune response. Like naturopathic medicine it is not intrusive and lets the body heal itself. The practice is more than 200 years old and is actively practiced around the world.
Homeopathic preparations are carried in tinctures or pills that contain miniscule amounts of the active ingredient. Homeopathy remedies are derived from plant, animal and mineral extracts and diluted in varying degrees to avoid negative side-effects. Interestingly, the remedies become more effective the more diluted they are.
What naturopathic medicine and homeopathy have in common
Homeopathy and naturopathic medicine are both centered around the paradigm of self healing. Both practices believe the body is designed to heal itself. The basic philosophy of homeopathy is using one treatment to spur the body in stirring up its own natural defenses and strengthening the immune system.
Naturopathic medicine treats not just the symptoms but the whole person. Many naturopathic physicians use homeopathy as part of their treatment regiment, along with other factors to help move the body into balance and along a healing path.
The following are some examples of health conditions that are treated in naturopathic medicine and the homeopathic tinctures prescribed to treat them.
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for shock or trauma due to injury
"Arnica (Mountain Daisy) helps reduce shock, relieve pain, diminish swelling, and begin healing. It is a great medicine for injuries to muscles, especially when there is pain from overexertion. It is also used before or after surgery since the body experiences a state of shock from these medical procedures, especially in dental surgery and labor cases." (health.indiamart.com/homeopathy). Naturopathic medicine could compliment the homeopathic treatment with prescribed hydrotherapy, massage or foods that help diminish inflammation.
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for the nervous system
Hypericum (St. John's Wort) is a homeopathic solution often used for injuries to nerves or bodily parts or regions that contain a great concentration of nerves. An example may be fingers, toes, or the spine. This solution can relieve sharp or shooting pains from in these areas. In much larger doses St. John's Wort is a herb used in naturopathic medicine to relieve depression. Because of this, it is one of the top selling herbal products in the United States. Other homeopathic remedies are also useful for treating depression.
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for burns
Urtica Urens (Stinging Nettle) is used to treat burns because it causes a burn upon contact with the spine of the plant. The external application of the preparation is also helpful in easing the pain of the burn and encouraging healing. Such application should be diluted, approximately one part of URTICA URENS with ten parts water.
Urtica Urens can also be used for skin rashes, hives and healing itchy chicken pox bumps. Topical creams could be used in naturopathic medicine to sooth irritated and cracked skins, heal abrasions and help with whelts, diaper rash, and skin eruptions.
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for puncture wounds
"Ledum is the best medicine for puncture wounds from a needle, a nail, or other sharp objects. In the case of deep punctures or punctures from rusty nails Ledum can be taken because it has no side-effects and it can be helpful in healing wounds and preventing tetanus. Ledum is also commonly prescribed for insect stings and animal bites. It is also given to people with severe bruising (black eyes or blows from firm objects)." (health.indiamart.com/homeopathy)
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for skin conditions
Rhus tox (Poison Ivy) is used for certain types of skins conditions and muscle conditions. It is great for treating itchy skin conditions like rashes from poison ivy or some other irritant. It is also very effective in healing the injuries to ligaments and tendons. "It is the most common naturopathic medicine prescribed for sprains and strains, especially the type of sprain and strain that is worse upon initial motion but that is better upon continued motion. It is also given for dislocated joints." (health.indiamart.com/homeopathy)
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for sprains
"Ruta (Rue) is given for severe sprains where the person has a torn or wrenched tendon, split ligament, or bruised periosteum (bone covering). It is also the most common medicine prescribed for recent or old injuries to the knee or elbow." (health.indiamart.com/homeopathy)
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for fractures
Symphytum (Comfrey) is used by homeopaths to soothe the pain of fractures and speed up the healing process. Symphytum is also used for other application in naturopathic medicine. It works well for injuries to the eyeball and bones around the eye and also the cheekbones.
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Naturopathic medicine and homeopathy can address emotional and mental symptoms as well as physical ones. The following combinations of homeopathic treatments are indicated for ADHD, Aconite, Anacardium, Argentum nitricum, Aranea ixabola, Arnica, and Aurum metallicum. Each solution works separately on specific emotional issues. For example Aconite is used for those who have anxieties that come from strange and irrational fear. It can also help with night sweating and tendency toward fever, croup and thirst.
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