Homeopathy is widespread in almost all countries of the world. However, homeopathy has grown under considerable attack.
The national health care system in England has made it difficult to fund homeopathy because of pressure from some English physicians. Other European countries have also followed England’s example.
Doctors say there is no scientific evidence that homeopathy works and that the NHS in England should not fund this type of treatment. The number of referrals from general practitioners to homeopathic doctors in England has dropped significantly.
Most researchers point out that there is very little evidence that homeopathy works. The war on homeopathy has intensified in the United Kingdom. Professor Edward Ernst and Simon Singh have challenged anyone who can prove that homeopathy works for any disease. If someone can prove that it works, they will give the person £10,000. So far, no one has taken up the challenge. Most homeopaths think this is a publicity stunt.
A 2005 Lancet study titled “The End of Homeopathy” is cited by some people as evidence against homeopathy. The study showed that homeopathy is pretty much the same as a placebo. 110 studies were compared. The researchers found that the larger and higher quality studies showed that homeopathy was comparable to a placebo. These studies were used as evidence that the NHS should remove homeopathy from its system.
However, many other researchers felt that this study had numerous problems, including publication bias. The study was not appropriate for any medical journal to include in its publications.
The conclusion of the Homeopathy Lancet study is that this data is completely unreliable. The researchers manipulated the data to arrive at a preconceived opinion about these studies. That conventional medicine showed a greater effect than a placebo or homeopathy was not true in reality either.
Many see the attack on homeopathy in England as a good thing. If skeptics, scientists and doctors didn’t perceive you as a threat, these attacks wouldn’t exist. Also, the Lancet studies where data was manipulated is shameful. If you are going to use scientific studies against homeopathy, do them correctly. People will certainly analyze these studies to verify the results and numbers.
The question is whether the attacks on homeopathy have been successful. It is difficult to say. Homeopathy is still on the rise in England, and everyone, including doctors, believes that this trend will continue. The attacks may have scared some people away from homeopathy in the short term. However, there is no evidence that the media coverage or the Lancet studies have deterred anyone from using homeopathy. The decline in homeopathic referrals has not resulted in less use of homeopathy. Many people simply buy the remedy without getting a prescription.
In summary, homeopathy continues to grow each year in every country. The attacks on homeopathy have not had a significant impact on the use of homeopathy. It is difficult to say whether these attacks have slowed the growth of homeopathy. In any case, the attacks have not hurt the popularity of homeopathy.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Natural Healing Methods
he beginner’s guide to using natural healing methods…the easiest way to heal yourself. Don’t think that natural healing is hard or confusing. It may require a little education, but even after reading this article, you will be able to use some form of natural healing. First of all, what exactly are naturopathic treatments.
They are any of the following: Acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, essential oils, reflexology, healing crystals, homeopathic medicine, medicinal herbs, home remedies, magnet therapy and iridology. There are some other lesser known forms of natural healing, but these are the general ways to heal yourself with alternative healing methods.
Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy uses the power of scents. Even the best doctors don’t know the full power of smell and its effect on the brain, but they do know that aromatherapy has great health benefits. Vicks Vapor Rub, for example, has been used by everyone to relieve a stuffy nose, and it’s a perfect example of how scents can change our bodies.
Although Vicks Vapor Rub is safe to use, using eucalyptus to relieve nasal congestion is a great natural alternative. Crush some dried eucalyptus leaves, pour boiling water over them in a bowl, and then inhale the steam. Put a towel around your head and bowl so you don’t lose any of the healing steam. After 10 minutes, you will feel great.
Essential Oils: Oils either give off a healing scent, as in aromatherapy, or they are absorbed into the skin. Oils like lavender oil can be rubbed on the sides of your forehead (your temples) and it will work on your strong scent receptors as well as through absorption through the skin to one of your body’s reflex points (reflexology) for stress relief.
If you can’t fall asleep at night, you should use lavender oil and rub it somewhere on your face or neck so you can breathe in the healing scent. If you fall asleep with it, you will sleep much more comfortably throughout your sleep. Using essential oils is a great first step for anyone just getting into natural healing methods. They offer so many benefits, far too many to list here, and they are easy to use.
Homeopathic medicine: homeopathic medicine is amazing. By dissolving a few small tablets or pills in your mouth, you can absorb the healing properties. Belladonna is a homeopathic remedy that is great for fever. It helps to relieve the symptoms and speed up the recovery. Homeopathic remedies are very easy to learn and very easy to use.
They are like tic-tacs or something…. just pop in the recommended dose and you’re done. Definitely start reading up on homeopathic medicine. Tons of information can be found on the internet or just go to a health store, find the homeopathic medicine section and read the labels. The labels of ALL homeopathic medicines say what they are for and how many to take. The labels are very general so you can easily find the right remedy for your needs.
Healing Herbs: Herbs have healing properties. They are so easy to use. One of the easiest ways is to take dried herb leaves, crush them and pour boiling water over them. The boiling water extracts the healing properties. Then you can wait for it to cool, or drink it hot. Either way, it’s good because the healing properties are now in the water.
Bold tea is an excellent drink for upset stomachs. Good for people who eat out a lot and are prone to stomach aches, such as with spicy or rich foods. Dandelion, yes, the plant that is probably growing all around you, is a great way to cleanse your blood. You can harvest the green leaves of the dandelion plant, wash them off and add them to your salad.
You can do this every spring for a few weeks, or whenever you feel the need to cleanse your blood.
Healing Crystals: crystals are products of our earth, minerals and elements. We are also products of this earth, so it is not hard to believe that wearing crystals can help heal. Remember that our body can heal through absorption. So when you wear a healing crystal on your body, you heal through your skin. But healing crystals also work in other ways; they activate our inner healing abilities.
Is Holistic Methods Right For Me?
What is holistic therapy?
In the simplest terms, the term “holistic therapy” refers to a wide range of therapies and practices that seek to work collectively with the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of a person.
Holistic therapy considers that all parts of a person are and should be interconnected in order to create wellness and health for the whole being, not just an individual part of that whole.
What does holistic therapy involve?
Since holistic practices encompass many different types of healing techniques from different cultures, it can be difficult to answer this question adequately. The most important principle that is common to all holistic methods is the harmony of mind, body and spirit.
Holistic therapies go beyond simply taking a pill to feel better; they often involve things like meditation, yoga, prayer or contemplation in combination with herbs, vitamins and other natural supplements. Each form of holism has its own school of thought and reasoning behind its methods, but the emphasis on the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit is complementary to each of the other methods.
What are the different types of holistic therapies?
Holistic therapy encompasses a wide range of practices from around the world. Ayurveda, for example, is an ancient health care practice that originated in the eastern countries of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It was probably the first organized health practice that used both surgery and medicine, and millions of people around the world still practice it today.
Yoga, shamanism and Sufi healing are other forms of holism. From the age-old medicinal wisdom of the ancient Chinese to the spiritual guidance offered by Kabbalah and Buddhist teachings, you are sure to find a holistic practice that resonates with you and makes sense to you.
How do I find out more?
While you could spend hours reading books and periodicals at the library or scrolling through pages and pages of internet search engine results, the Center for Healing Arts has simplified the process of learning about the many types of holistic medicine by offering a series of subscription-based DVD information and instruction sessions.
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