glossary

Homeopathy is a method of healing that is based on the principle of similars. It is based on the idea that "like cures like." Conventional medicine often incorporates this same belief. That is the idea behind vaccines. A small amount of the germ or an inactivated part of the germ is given to stimulate the body to protect or heal itself.
Homeopathy follows the same principle by using natural substances in very small doses to stimulate the body's own defense and healing process. In this way, homeopathy focuses on bringing the entire body back into balance. It is a form of medicine practiced for hundreds of years and is widely used in Western Europe and throughout the world. Homeopathy can be used to treat a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions.

For more information go to the National Center for Homeopathy @www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org.