Myths & Facts about Homoeopathy

• Myth: Homoeopathy is simply herbal medicine.
  Fact: The statement is inaccurate. Homoeopathy is much more than herbal medicine. It has medicines sourced from herbs, minerals, chemicals, animal products, organisms, etc. And, very importantly, it is backed by a sophisticated method of medicine preparation, sound scientific principles and deep philosophy. 
• Myth: Homoeopathy is a placebo therapy.
  Fact: Homoeopathy is a proven therapy, used successfully for the last 230 years in over 170 countries; supported by scientific studies. It shows once ignorance if one believes that homoeopathy is placebo.
• Myth: Homoeopathy increases the disease before curing.
  Fact: Not really. Only some disease such as eczema might worsen that too in less than 5% of cases. Slight increase of skin complaints in some cases are noted, which were previously suppressed by ointments. But this is usually seen when you withdraw ointments. This condition can be treated successfully by proper Homoeopathic Medicine. 
• Myth: Homoeopathy cures all diseases:
  Fact: No system of medicine can cure all diseases. 
• Myth: Homoeopathic medicines contain steroid or cortisone!
  Fact: It is absurd to even think that homoeopathy may contain cortisone. 
• Myth: Homoeopathy is very slow.
  Fact: Homoeopathy is little slower than the conventional medicines; but not very slow. Since it deals with chronic and difficult diseases, the course of treatment may seem slow and long. It all depends on the nature of the disease that is under treatment.
• Myth: Homoeopathic medicines cannot be taken with the conventional (allopathic) medicines.
  Fact: Conventional medicines and homoeopathic medicines can safely be taken together, with advantage, without any harm. 
• Myth: Coffee, Garlic and Onion cannot be taken during homoeopathic treatment.
  Fact: Can be taken, keeping a gap of about half an hour.
• Myth: Homoeopathic medicines are prescribed only for the mental symptoms of the patient.
  Fact: The statement is inaccurate. Study of disease, diagnosis, and mental attributes are studied in homoeopathy.
• Myth: Homoeopathic Medicines should not be taken during pregnancy.
  Fact: The statement is inaccurate. Homoeopathic medicines are regarded as safe and well-tolerated, with no side effects, and may contribute to improved prospects for normal delivery.
• Myth: Investigations such as x-ray, blood test, MRI, etc. are not required for homoeopathic treatment.
  Fact: All relevant investigations are essential and beneficial for ensuring more accurate and effective homoeopathic treatment.
• Myth: Diagnosis is not required for homoeopathic treatment.
  Fact: Diagnosis helps to make better prescription of homoeopathic medicines.
• Myth: Vitamins, iron-tonic, etc. should not be taken during homoeopathic treatment.
  Fact: Can be taken. Tonics and supplements are part of the homoeopathic treatment!
• Myth: Homoeopathy is against surgery.
  Fact: The statement is inaccurate. Surgery is a part of homoeopathy. Interestingly, some of the surgical diseases (Piles, Fissure, Tonsillitis, etc.) can be cured without surgery.