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Homeopathy Basics

Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine that treats illnesses through the use of extreme dilutions of herbs, animal substances and chemical compounds. The term homeopathy comes from the Greek homeo meaning "similar," and pathos meaning "suffering." Samuel Hahnemann, an 18th-century German physician, coined the term in 1796. Read Full Article

Types of homeopathy:
Classical
Clinical
Complex
Treatment applications:
Treatment addresses disruptions in one's vital force—disruptions that may have resulted from stress, poor diet, lack of exercise or environmental changes. Read more
The credentials:

Although homeopathy is considered part of the field of medicine, you do not need a medical doctorate to practice it. Read more about training and licensing for homeopathic medicine.

You can find a practitioner who treats issues from this discipline and others in the Psychology Today Health Professionals Directory.

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Jessica Jackson, LAc, CHom
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"I offer comprehensive homeopathic health care for the whole family. Homeopathy is a welcome alternative to conventional approaches to health concerns. Rather than prescribing a variety of pharmaceuticals or supplements, ..."

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