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What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is an alternative healing method based on the ideas of the German doctor Samuel Hahnemann. He developed it in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a reaction to conventional medicine at the time, which he viewed as harmful and ineffective. Homeopathy is based on two basic principles: the similarity principle and the potentiation principle. The principle of similarity states that an illness should be treated with a drug that causes similar symptoms in a healthy person. The potentization principle states that the effect of a remedy is increased by repeated dilution and shaking or rubbing. Homeopathy usually uses plant, animal or mineral substances that are very...
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is an alternative healing method based on the ideas of the German doctor Samuel Hahnemann. He developed it in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a reaction to conventional medicine at the time, which he viewed as harmful and ineffective. Homeopathy is based on two basic principles: the similarity principle and the potentiation principle.
The principle of similarity states that an illness should be treated with a drug that causes similar symptoms in a healthy person. The potentization principle states that the effect of a remedy is increased by repeated dilution and shaking or rubbing. Homeopathy usually uses plant, animal or mineral substances that are detectable in very small amounts or no longer at all in the end product.
Homeopathy has a long and eventful history, shaped by various cultural, philosophical, scientific, ethical and political influences. Some aspects of this are:
Story
Homeopathy was founded by Hahnemann in Germany and quickly spread throughout Europe and other parts of the world. It received both approval and resistance from various medical authorities, institutions and movements. It experienced several phases of boom and bust, depending on how it adapted or not to social changes. Today, homeopathy is recognized in many countries as a complementary or alternative medicine and is used by millions of people.
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philosophy
Homeopathy is based on a vitalistic worldview that assumes that there is a life force that (link removed). Illness is understood as a disruption of this life force caused by external or internal influences. Homeopathy attempts to correct this disorder by administering a remedy that corresponds to the patient's individual constitution and symptoms. Homeopathy thus stands in contrast to a mechanistic or materialistic view that views the organism as a collection of parts determined by physical or chemical laws.
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Science
Homeopathy is a controversial method from a scientific perspective. There is no generally accepted explanation for their action that is compatible with the current state of science. Most clinical studies have not provided convincing evidence of specific effectiveness of homeopathy beyond the placebo effect. Homeopathy is therefore rejected by many scientists and doctors as pseudoscientific or ineffective. However, proponents of homeopathy argue that their method is subject to a different kind of scientificity, based on experience, observation and individualization. They also call for a pluralistic and integrative view of medicine that takes into account and respects different approaches.
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ethics
Homeopathy raises various ethical questions that concern both patients and therapists. Some of these questions include: Is it ethical to use or recommend a method whose effectiveness has not been scientifically proven? Is it ethical to use or support a method that could potentially have harmful consequences to patients' health or lives? Is it ethical to practice or promote a practice that may conflict with applicable laws or regulations? Is it ethical to teach or learn a method that may conflict with scientific or educational standards? These questions require careful consideration of the values, interests and rights of everyone involved.
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policy
Homeopathy is also a political issue that involves various interest groups and actors. These include, among others, the homeopaths themselves, the patients, the doctors, the health insurance companies, the drug manufacturers, the regulatory authorities, the politicians, the media and the public. Homeopathy is subject to debates, conflicts and compromises at various levels, such as recognition, funding, regulation, quality assurance, research funding, education funding and information dissemination. Homeopathy therefore also reflects social values, norms and expectations, which can change over time.
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culture
Homeopathy is ultimately also a cultural phenomenon that reflects or influences various aspects of human culture. These include, among others, history, language, art, literature, religion, philosophy, psychology, sociology and anthropology. Homeopathy is part of the cultural diversity and heritage of humanity. It is an expression of creativity, identity and meaning. It is also a source of inspiration, communication and understanding. Homeopathy can therefore be understood as a form of cultural expression and exchange.
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https://redaktion.natur.wiki/blog/homoeopathie-bei-haustieren-eine-einfuehrung/
https://institut-der-gesundheit.com/complaints/hair-loss/haarloss-bei-frauen-ein-natuerliches-heilmittel-aus-der-homoeoopathie/
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