The American Institute of Homeopathy - An Alternative Institute?
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It was as far back as 1844 that the American Institute of Homeopathy first opened it’s doors. Way ahead of it’s time, the institute was founded to study the theories and beliefs of homeopathy’s founding member, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy is based on the curing of illnesses and disease by using lotions and ointments which bring a small reaction of the original illness. It is basically an alternative medicine which cures “like with like”.
Homeopathy also focuses on taking the smallest dose of medicine necessary to cure disease. Taking a holistic or whole body approach to medical treatment is another component of homeopathy. Practitioners of this science must be knowledgeable of medical science and eastern philosophies.
The American Institute of Homeopathy provides a database by which people can search for homeopathic practitioners in their states that treat specific illnesses. Homeopathic practitioners are medical doctors who use natural healing as well as traditional treatments for curing disease. These doctors may concentrate in specific areas such as treatment of diabetes or cancer.
Principles of Homeopathic Practice
Homeopathic medicine is built upon several basic principles. The American Institute of Homeopathy maintains a website which lists these principles in detail. The website can be found at www.homeopathyusa.org. A brief summary of each principle of practice follows:
A healthy body is in a state called homeostasis, which means stability throughout the body.
Disease disrupts homeostasis and causes the body to react and lose stability.
Regaining homeostasis is dependent on the body’s overall health.
Disease is made up of both mental and physical components.
The human body can be made to feel stimuli both physically and mentally.
An outside substance can be introduced to upset the body further in an attempt to cause the body to fight back and return to a homeostatic state.
Treatment of disease involves a mind/body approach. Homeopathy sees not just the system that is affected but the whole body and works to engage the body in fighting disease. There are specific homeopathic drugs that are used to treat medical conditions. Homeopathic practitioners diagnose disease by first taking a detailed medical history and assessment of the patient.
Standard diagnostic procedures are used and a prognosis may be given. Practitioners discuss treatment options including medications deemed appropriate. Per American Institute of Homeopathy guidelines, homeopathy treats the patient, not the disease. The minimum dosage of medication is given and monitored until the desired result is achieved. Visit the American Institute of Homeopathy website to find a practitioner in your state.
Your homeopathy practitioner will diagnose you firstly as per usual procedures. He or she will then give you your prognosis and discuss with you what form of treatment they think is most suitable. The American Institute of Homeopathy’s guidelines say state that their focus is on treating the patient and not the disease. You will always be given the minimum dosage of medication adviseable and you should be monitored until you are happy with the outcome. The American Institute of Homeopathy has a website which contains a list of practitioners in your state.
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