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Homeopathy involves the treatment of the patient as
a whole, mind and body, and includes consideration of
lifestyle, nutrition, and other inter-related factors.
The concept of mind and body are indeed inseparable,
and should be treated as such. For example, anxiety
and stress have physical consequences, and a physical
injury produces mental effects.
The use of herbal agents in the treatment of conventional
diseases is the mainstay of homeopathic medicine.
Treating the patient by stimulating the body's ability
to fight disease, not by counteracting symptoms.
Although, homeopathy is not a substitute for surgery,
fluid therapy, or mineral and vitamin supplementation,
it can markedly reduce the need for such procedures.
Homeopathy does not kill bacteria and is therefore not
a substitute for antibiotics. However, it may
eliminate the need for antibiotics in most cases by
stimulating the body's defense processes.
Although still quite controversial in its acceptance
as an alternative approach to treatment of disease,
homeopathy takes a holistic approach to the patient,
treating the patient as a whole, rather than dealing
with a specific part of the patient. Even if acceptance
of this approach may still be low, its effectiveness
has been shown.
Make sure if your veterinarian is choosing a homeopathic
treatment regime for your pet, or is referring your
pet for such treatment, that they provide you with evidence
of its effectiveness, and of their competence in this
field.
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