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The
name homeopathy comes from the Greek word "homoeo"
which means "like" and the word "pathos"
meaning "suffering". Thus, homeopathy simply
means "like cures like". |
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the fourth century B.C., Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine,
observed that a large amount of certain natural substances can
produce symptoms in healthy people resembling those caused by
the disease, while smaller doses of these same substances can
relieve those symptoms. In the 1790's, Samuel Hahnemann, a German
doctor, amplified this concept and proposed the practice called
homeopathy. He proposed to "let like be cured by like".
Homeopathy uses animal, vegetable and mineral preparations to
cure a person's illness and is practiced by millions of people
around the world. |
| When
prescribing the remedy, Dr. Shikhman needs to study the whole
person. Characteristics such as their temperament, personality,
emotional and physical responses are taken into consideration.
Dr. Shikhman looks at each patient and develops a remedy or
treatment plan individually for him or her. So, she may treat
different persons exhibiting the same symptom differently. |
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are over 2000 types of homeopathic remedies, all of which are
recognized and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) and are manufactured by established pharmaceutical companies
under strict guidelines. Homeopathic remedies are diluted to
such an extent that there can be no possible side effects from
even the most toxic substances. Homeopathic remedies have no
side effects and are perfectly safe, non-toxic and non-addictive. |
| To
learn more about benefits of homeopathy, please call 203-323-0500
to schedule a free consultation
or make an appointment. |
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