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Homeopathic Medicine
A homeopathic is an extremely diluted herb, mineral or animal product that works not chemically, but through quantum physical effects in the body. Complex homeopathy is a mixture of more than one of these substances, while classical homeopathy uses only one substance. Because of the extreme dilution, sensitivities to these products are rarely a problem, though a few people become sensitive to the glycerin or grain alcohol in some liquid homeopathics.
Homeopathy stimulates the body through the immune and/or nervous system(s) to change its response to an existing imbalance, thereby stimulating the body to heal itself. Homeopathics are usually labeled with numbers and letters following the names of the constituents. The lower dilutions: 1X-10X or 1C-5C deal with acute illnesses. Higher dilutions above 10X or 5C deal with chronic illness. For example: 2X is a 1:100 dilution, 6X is a 1:1 million dilution, 2C is a 1:10,000 dilution, and 6C is a 1:1 trillion dilution.
Alcohol based homeopathics are the most efficient remedies, as they are absorbed immediately into the bloodstream. The amount of alcohol in 10 drops is very small. If you have a problem with alcohol appropriate non-alcoholic remedies can be prepared, though they are usually less effective.
Detoxification remedies sometimes cause patients to experience detoxification symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, or flu-like symptoms within a few minutes to 3-4 days after starting these remedies. If this happens, discontinue the product for a day or two to give the body a chance to catch up with it's cleansing process, then slowly reintroduce the product.
Information About the Use of Homeopathics
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Liquid homeopathics should be succussed before taking the first dose and once a week thereafter This is accomplished by holding each bottle in one hand and pounding the little finger side of that fisted hand against the palm of the other hand 50-100 times.
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Drops, tablets, or sprays should be placed directly under the tongue for maximum benefit. If taking drops in this manner is a problem, they may be placed in a small amount of purified or spring water (1 Tablespoon) and put under the tongue. Do not use a metal spoon.
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Drops should be held under the tongue for 30 seconds, and tablets are to be held under the tongue until melted. At the end of this time the homeopathic residual in the mouth is to be swallowed and the next one taken in the same manner until all homeopathics due at that time of day have been taken. Do not mix remedies together.
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Homeopathics should be taken between meals, preferably before meals, unless otherwise specified. They should be finished no later than 5 minutes before a meal or taken at least one hour after a meal.
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Homeopathics must be kept away from computers, x-rays, magnets, TV sets, microwave ovens, and any other strong electromagnetic fields. When flying, always hand carry your remedies on the plane with you, and have the security attendant hand-check them to avoid x-ray. Radiation and EMFs will destroy homeopathic effectiveness. If a homeopathic liquid is exposed to radiation or EMFs, about 90% of the effectiveness can often be restored by succussing the bottle of liquid 100 times. The potency of tablets cannot be restored.
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Many strong odors drastically reduce the effectiveness of homeopathics: mint toothpaste, chewing gum, aromatherapies, camphor and menthol (often found in muscle sprain ointments, inhalants, and lip balms, lipsticks, cough and throat lozenges). These should not be used during the week after any homeopathics are taken or within one hour before they are taken unless otherwise directed by your health care professional.
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Caffeine containing products (coffee, chocolate, colas, teas, etc.) should not be used while on a homeopathic program. Garlic, oregano, and most strong, aromatic spices should also be avoided as much as possible while on a homeopathic regimen, because all of these will reduce the effectiveness of a homeopathic program by as much as 60%.
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Prolonged direct sunlight, laser, high frequency pulsed light, and heat above 125 F can make homeopathics ineffective.
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