Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, was formulated in the late 18th century in Germany by a physician named Samuel Hahnemann. The word homeopathy is derived from the Greek homeo, which means similar, and pathos, meaning disease or suffering. Homeopathy was introduced to the United States in the early 19th century, and is used every year by millions of people in the U.S. to treat conditions such as asthma, depression, headaches and skin disorders. Homeopathic supplements don't undergo Food and Drug Administration review so you should always talk with your doctor before taking any supplements.
Theory
Homeopathic medicine works on the premise that "like cures like," or the law of similars. This principle states that disorder can be resolved by introducing a substance into the body that produces similar symptoms of the disease in healthy people, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the late 18th century, Hahnemann tested this theory after reading that Peruvian bark could cure malaria. He took a dose and began to experience symptoms of malaria. After experimentation, he found that small diluted doses of a substance that caused symptoms could also cure symptoms.
Weight Loss
A one size fits all homeopathic remedy can't be prescribed to help people lose weight. A homeopath will take many factors into consideration before prescribing a remedy, including the physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of the patient. He will then design a therapy based on the individual's metabolism, elimination and digestion. Homeopathic medicine treats the person as opposed to the illness, and the initial visit to a homeopath will usually take about two hours because the practitioner will need to question you at length to develop an idea of your traits. If you decide to self-prescribe homeopathic remedies but do not see any indication of weight loss after two months, you will probably need to consult a professional homeopath to see results, according Holisticonline.com.
Types
People gain weight for a variety of reasons, and this will be taken into consideration by a homeopath. You might have a craving for sweets, or eat when you are tense. Perimenopausal woman often find they put on weight because of hormonal changes, and others eat because of repressed anger caused by an abusive relationship or an emotional trauma, according to Holisticonline.com.
Graphites
Graphites is an example of a homeopathic remedy prescribed for perimenopausal woman to support weight loss. It is usually prescribed to women who are also feeling sensitive to cold or are constipated. The patient will be required to take one dose of graphites twice a day for five days, according to Holisticonline.com.
Antimonium Crudum
Antimonium crudum might be recommended if you feel irritation when someone advises you to change your eating habits. A patient prescribed this remedy might also have a coated tongue and suffer from diarrhea or excessive burping. One dose is recommend twice a day for five days.
Ignatia
If you often feel fearful or anxious, and feel you have to eat to relieve the anxiety, ignatia might be prescribed. One dose of ignatia can be taken each morning, and again in the afternoon for up to five days, according to Holisticonline.com.
Efficiency
Researchers and scientists remain split over the efficiency of homeopathic medicine. For many years, experts have argued whether homeopathy is a viable medicinal system or whether some patients can experience improvement in symptoms because of a placebo effect. A study undertaken in a U.K. homeopathic hospital and reported by BBC News revealed that more than 70 percent of patients reported improvements to their conditions after homeopathic treatment.
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