Homeopathic Remedies are a Great Holisitic AlternativeHistory of Homeopathic Remedies Samuel Hahnemann, who was born in Germany around 1775, is credited as being the forefather of homeopathic remedies . This was during a time when bloodletting was a common practice and therapeutic medications were often toxic. Hahnemann was a renowned chemist who became disillusioned with medical remedies during this time and was on the lookout for something more holistic. He inspired others to develop some great homeopathic medicines and products such as the Basic 36 kit bookHe experimented with a substance derived from the kina kina tree used to treat malaria, which produced intermittent fevers. Hahnemann was impressed intermittent fevers produced from kina kina would actually treat a malaria fever. The current homeopathic believe “like cures like” comes from this discovery. RemediesDuring Hahnemann’s life time, he compiled a list of substances derived from plant, animal and minerals which had healing properties. He duly noted each and every symptom these substances invoked and created a data bank (hand written) of information. If a patient then showed symptoms similar to symptoms reproduced in known substances, they were treated with highly diluted doses of those substances. Hahnemann called this principle the “Law of Similars” and his findings are still being used to this day. DosagesRemedies are formulated using a C or X dilution ratio. For example: C means using one part of substance ingredient diluted with 99 parts of water and alcohol. The formula is them vigorously shaken. 2C is when the 1/100th formula is mixed again and vigorously shaken. 3C is when the 1/10,000th formula is mixed again and vigorously shaken.An X formula uses the same procedure as the C but uses a 1 to 10 dilution ration vs. the 1 to 100. Some substances to not dissolve in water so the substance is finely crushed and mixed with lactose (sugar milk). How it works Many homeopathics believe water has memory of the originating substance triggered by the vigorous shaking after each dilution. Modern scientists cannot detect any residual molecules from the originating substances so are unable to verify homeopathic remedies through empirical evidence. On the other hand, the meridians treated through acupuncture are also undetectable through scientific means, but we know how beneficial acupuncture is. It is important not to directly touch any homeopathic remedy otherwise you interfere with its therapeutic vibration.Vaccinations I would like to say a few words about vaccinations. It wasn't too long ago when vaccinations were recommended every year, for a wide variety of diseases. Now the recommendation is approximately every three years for diseases that are active in your pet's jurisdiction. It is a well known fact that vaccinations do carry the risk of adverse reactions (vaccinosis) and for this reason many people are now questioning the pros and cons of vaccinating their pets. We are not suggesting nor recommending that people refrain from vaccinating their pets but rather review your practices and determine what method is best for your pet. Under vaccinating may be just as potentially harmful as over-vaccinating.Titre testing Many people are now looking at titre testing versus automatic booster vaccinations every three years and taking a closer look at Homeopathic Nosodes versus commercial vaccinations. Titre testing is a blood test to access a dog or cat's level of circulating antibodies which are necessary to fight invading antigens. The test is not 100% fool proof, meaning; that just because your pet scored high in a titre test does not mean your pet is 100% protected from disease. The same thing applies to vaccinations. Titre testing can only be used if your pet has been vaccinated with commercial vaccinations because Homeopathic Nosodes protection is not detected using a titre test. If a titre test indicates your pet requires a booster vaccination, then ask your Veterinarian to use a killed virus vaccination versus a live virus vaccination. Vaccinations made from killed viruses are considered safer. Also, it is safer to administer individual doses versus the traditional combined (multivalent) vaccine. This is the way we do it at Natural Dog Remedies. If you are thinking of trying a titre test for your pet, consult with a Naturopathic Veterinarian. Nosodes Some people have decided to use homeopathic nosodes versus commercial vaccinations. Homeopathic Nosodes are a homeopathic preparation made from a sick animal or person, such as respiratory or diseased tissues. The substances are diluted in alcohol and processed until the substances are harmless but beneficial as a remedy. This practise has been around for many years and many holistic veterinarians swear by it. Nosodes have been used for many diseases, including heartworm.Free on line course on how to use homeopathic kits. Free book on homeopathic remedies. Basic 36 kitHere is a list of conditions and natural remedies using essential oils, flower of essence, herbs, homeopathic and folk medicine Conditions and Remedies
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