Ten Reasons to Use Homeopathy

1. Effective Medicine
Homeopathy can be an extremely effective system of medicine when used correctly. It can provide long-lasting relief from many conditions and illnesses, including injuries and emergency situations.

2. Natural Action
Homeopathy works by stimulating the body's own natural defense mechanism to promote health and to resist infection and susceptibility to disease. Although gentle, the results can be powerful and long lasting.

3. Holistic
Homeopathy treats the whole individual, acting on the mental and emotional levels as well as the physical level.

4. No Harmful Side Effects
Homeopathic treatment offers a gentle and non-invasive approach to health. When used correctly, it produces no toxic side effects, no dependency or addiction, and no withdrawal.

5. Cost Effective
Homeopathic medicines are surprisingly inexpensive when compared to over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

6. Fast -Acting First -Aid Relief
Homeopathy can be safely used at home or in the workplace to provide rapid relief for minor problems such as bruises, simple burns, sprains, insect bites, gastric upset, etc. However more serious or long-lasting complaints should be treated by a qualified homeopath.

7. Not tested on Animals
Homeopathic medicines are tested only on healthy humans in order to determine the range of action of each remedy.

8. Complementary Medicine
Homeopathic medicines may be used independently or along with conventional drugs and other therapies (with the full knowledge of your health providers). It can often alleviate side effects of conventional treatments (e.g., chemotherapy).

9. Health &Well-Being
Homeopathy improves health generally, rather than merely alleviating localized symptoms. It provides a balanced level of overall health and an increased sense of well-being and quality of life. By boosting the body's immune system, homeopathy can help improve a person's resistance to illness and infections.

10. Medicine of the Future
Homeopathy is the second most widely-used system of medicine in the world. It is available in most countries and is gaining in popularity as an alternative to conventional medicine.


The following list was written and provided by the Canadian Society of Homeopaths  www.csoh.ca