HOMEOPATHY AND THE LIFE FORCE

 

You may have heard of homeopathic remedies as a form of alternative medicine, but how, exactly, does classical homeopathy work? Basically, a very dilute form of a particular substance is prescribed by a homeopathic practitioner and taken internally. The remedy works by stimulating the body’s life force, causing the body to send its innate healing abilities to whatever symptom is occurring.

The Law of Similars

Homeopathy is based on the “law of similars” which states that “like cures like.”  This may seem strange, but the process of creating homeopathic medicine involves successively diluting a substance and then hitting it against a soft surface, which is called succussion.  Each time the remedy is diluted and then succussed it becomes stronger, called potentization.

The end result is a classical homeopathy remedy which has no pharmacological substances left, meaning there are no molecules of the original substance, only the potentized vibration of the substance. This homeopathic remedy can be used under the care of a homeopath to treat disease or the specific symptoms of a disease. For example, if you have poison ivy, a homeopath might prescribe Rhustoxocodendron, which is the homeopathic formulation of the poison ivy plant. By exposing your body to the potentized vibration of poison ivy, the body’s life force is stimulated to clear the original poison ivy symptoms.

When Considering Homeopathy…

Some cautions to take into account when considering homeopathy:

• Use only under the care of a licensed homeopath.  If you take the wrong remedy, you can actually cause your body to have the symptoms that the remedy is meant to cure.

•  Be sure to take the proper dose, and for the recommended period of time only, as the remedy will cause a relapse in symptoms if taken for too long.

•  Be aware that homeopathic remedies can stimulate a healing crisis, meaning that the symptoms may become more pronounced before they are cured, and that this is a normal part of using homeopathic remedies.

One classic homeopathy remedy which is regarded as safe to use without consulting with a licensed practitioner is Arnica montana. Homeopathic Arnica is used successfully to treat injuries which involve inflammation and damage to muscles, bones, ligaments, or joints.  For me, it is a must have in every first aid kit and on my bathroom shelf. I use Arnica homeopathic instead of aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories to treat injuries like bruises, strains, sprains, and broken bones. Arnica stimulates the life force to reduce inflammation and sends the body’s energies to heal the affected area.

Classical homeopathy works with the vibrations of plant and other substances to stimulate the body’s life force, increasing the ability of the body to naturally and safely heal disease.  I highly encourage you to find a homeopathic practitioner in your area to have as a resource for injuries, illness, and disease.