Myth: Does homeopathy have some limitations?
Yes, Every science has some limitations. Homeopathy is not an exception.
Some diseases that have advanced to a stage that they need surgery might not respond to homeopathic remedies whereas some disease & conditions are beyond any pathy’s capacity to treat like metastasis, etc.
Myth: Is homeopathy capable of curing medical illness?
Yes, Homeopathy has proved its efficacy in treating auto-immune disorders, allergies, female disorders, diseases of children and elderly people.
In fact, some diseases are curable only by homeopathic medicines.
Myth: Are supplements advisable along with homeopathy?
Yes, Supplements are a part of homeopathic treatment. In certain conditions where another source of nutrients is necessary then supplements are recommended.
Myth: Are lab investigations required in homeopathy?
Yes, For proper diagnosis and effective homeopathic prescription like any other pathy, lab investigations such as X-ray, blood tests, MRI, etc. are needed.
Myth: Is homeopathy a “magic pathy”?
Not true, homeopathy is no other than science, it is not true to call it a magic pathy.
Myth: Does onion, garlic, tea, stimulants like coffee and alcohol have any effect on homeopathic remedies?
Yes, one may take it, just keep a gap of about half an hour.
Myth: Does homeopathy treat the diseases permanently?
Not always, to be honest. Homeopathy gives lasting results for sure. The word is theoretical, which cannot be promised for, in difficult diseases.
Myth: Can we take homeopathy medicines along with allopathy medicines?
Yes, homeopathic medicines can be taken along with allopathy but it is advised that your consultant homeopathic doctor must know which allopathic medicines you are taking.
Myth: Do homeopathy medicines aggravate the symptoms?
Not true, Homeopathic aggravation is misinterpreted. There may be a mild increase in the symptoms in a few cases in which suppression with allopathic drugs is there like corticosteroid withdrawal.
Myth: Is homeopathy effective in structural changes in the body?
Yes, There are numerous documented cases that have proved the efficacy of homeopathic remedies that it can reverse the structural changes in the body.
Myth: Does homeopathy treat only chronic conditions?
Not True, As many people are getting aware of homeopathy, I have many patients with acute illness.
Myth: Action of homeopathic remedies is slow. Is it true or false?
False, Homeopathy is fast acting medication, as the medicine gets absorbed via sublingual route and starts acting whereas the other medicine goes to the stomach and then gets absorbed which takes some time. When Homeopathy is given in acute cases the action is much faster. When Homeopathy deals with chronic or degenerative diseases the course of medicine may seem long as the diseases are deep-seated and chronic and take time to get treated.
Myth: Is homeopathy safer during pregnancy and in infants?
Yes, Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted and have no side effects, so they are very safe to be prescribed even during pregnancy and in infants.
Myth: Are homeopathic doctors against surgery?
Not really. Surgery is a part of homeopathy. Interestingly, some of the surgical diseases (like piles, fissure, tonsillitis, etc.) can be cured without surgery.
Myth: Does homeopathy have an effective role in genetic disorders?
Yes, homeopathy is effective in various hereditary and congenital disorders.
Myth: Is homeopathy against modern medicines?
No, homeopathy is not against modern medicine. Homeopathy is just a part of medical science. Alternative medicine is complementary and collaborating.
Homeopathy and allopathy can co-exist. It is a myth that if a person is taking allopathy medication he cannot take Homeopathy. In fact, Allopathy or conventional medication can be taken with Homeopathy in deep pathology cases like Psoriatic Arthritis or cancer cases pain relief is required, Homeopathy works on controlling the further progression and controls the deterioration of the cases.
