Homeo pathetic - Ojasvi singh

Homepathy : a sweet cure or a terrible scam?

In this, we explain in depth and talk about the truth behind homoeopathy and the controversy surrounding it, and share our views on this.

But let's talk briefly about the history behind this: 

The ancient history of medicines and practices:

Throughout ancient history, people used a variety of methods to treat diseases, including natural remedies such as herbs and animal products, as well as spiritual and religious practises. And one of the most known ancient medical practises was bloodletting and laxatives. Medical knowledge was often passed down through oral traditions and apprenticeships, and treatments were based on observation and experimentation. While some of these treatments may seem unconventional by modern standards, they laid the foundation for the development of modern medicine. 

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In India, Ayurveda was developed as a system of medicine that focused on balancing the body, mind, and spirit through various therapies, including herbal remedies, yoga, and meditation.

The term "homoeopathy" was coined in frustration by a German physician, Samuel Hahneman. Because he was frustrated with the ancient practises, the only other solution besides homoeopathy was allopathy, so let's talk about allopathy first.

Allopathy:

The term "allopathy" was given in frustration by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann because in the 18th century, he said that in these practises, the disease is treated by opposing the symptoms and that they are offered in terms of preventing illness or addressing the root causes of disease. 

So, is allopathy bad then?

Like any medical system, allopathy is not perfect, and there have been instances where it has been criticised for its practises or outcomes.

While allopathy has been criticised by some for its focus on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of disease, it has also been credited with many medical advancements and breakthroughs, such as the development of antibiotics, vaccines, and other life-saving treatments. 

How homoeopathy was founded?

Samuel Hahnemann founded the system of homoeopathy in the late 18th century because he hated allopathy and its practises. And now he is known as the father of homoeopathy. 

What is homoeopathy, and how does it work?

Homoeopathy is a type of alternative medicine that works by giving small doses of natural substances that can cause symptoms in a healthy person to help treat similar symptoms in a sick person, but the small doses are highly diluted.

The diluted substance is typically prepared by a process known as succussion and dilution, in which the substance is repeatedly diluted and shaken vigorously in a process known as potentization. This process is believed to release the healing properties of the substance and increase its potency.

What's the idea behind homeopathy?

The idea is that the diluted substances stimulate the body's natural healing process and help restore balance and health. The treatment is customised to the individual's specific symptoms and characteristics. 

Why should homoeopathy not work?

There are several reasons why homoeopathy shouldn't work, according to scientific principles: 

1. Potentization:  Homoeopathic remedies are highly diluted, most of the time to the point where there is little to no chance of any active ingredient remaining in the solution.

2. plausibility: the principle of "like cures like" that underlies homoeopathy has no scientific basis. There is no known mechanism by which a highly diluted substance could ever have a therapeutic effect on a person's health.
  
3. Lack of scientific evidence There is currently no scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of homoeopathy beyond that of a placebo. Many scientific studies have shown that homoeopathy is no more effective than a placebo in treating various medical conditions.

4. Contradiction of scientific principles: homoeopathy goes against well-known scientific ideas and laws that have been established through scientific research. such as the laws of physics and chemistry. Some homoeopathic remedies are so diluted that they would require more molecules than there are in the known universe to have a single molecule of the active ingredient remaining.

For these reasons, most medical professionals do not consider homoeopathy to be a legitimate medical treatment. But homoeopathy still gained so much popularity around the world that it is now considered big pharma.

How did homoeopathy become so popular?

In the 18th century, homoeopathy was taken as an alternative medicine because the people were fed up with the practises followed at the time, and today, many people, due to the reaction and side effects of allopathy and considering big pharma as a conference, switch to alternative medicines such as homoeopathy. And also, in comparison to better-tasting medicines and injections, the sweet pills are very attractive to the general public. 

The debate against homeopathy:

Most of the criticism is against the two common principles of homoeopathy:

1. The first reason is that many people refer to Avogadro's number, which says that if you dilute any substance beyond a limit, not even a molecule of the substance will be present in the mixture. But in terms of homoeopathy, the remedies are diluted beyond the limit.

2. The second reason for criticism about the vigorous shaking of the mixture is that the mixture might not have the medicine but the water remembers all the qualities of the medicine. Many people say that any river has a huge quantity of water, which means it is diluted, and as the water flows through heavy rocks and mountains, the vigorous shaking is also present. If a small amount of poison is mixed in the river, then would the whole river become poisonous, which would poison anyone who drinks it? But this doesn't happen.

Then this whole concept of potential and vigorous shaking is questioned by many people. 

Conclusion:
 
Homoeopathy is a controversial alternative medicine practise based on the principle that "like cures like." While some people have reported positive experiences, there is currently no scientific evidence to support its effectiveness beyond that of a placebo. The debate around homoeopathy highlights the importance of evidence-based medicine and the need for very careful scientific research to determine the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments.

Homoeopathy is a treatment-based medical process; it works on a self-healing process, but as important as self-healing is, it's not a substitute for actual treatment and it can't cure chronic diseases.

- scientrust , Ojasvi Singh , Sarth Priyadarshi