The difference between Homeopathy and Naturopathy?

August 5, 2004

I'm sure someone can explain this better than I can, but I believe homeopathy encompasses more than just herbs. I believe it also uses other stuff. Here is a snippet of a page that describes it - I would send in the whole link, but I don't wanna be "TOAST" if they sell something:-) Doc, can explain it better than I can.

Stephen Cummings, M.D. and Dana Ullman, M.P.H., authors of Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, 1991: "Homeopathy is a 200-year-old medical system you can use at home to help treat family members with a wide spectrum of acute health problems. It offers a way to gently stimulate your inner healing resources through recognizing and reinforcing the adaptive reaction's of the body's natural defenses. By choosing the correct, individually suited homeopathic medicine from the plant, mineral, animal, or chemical kingdom, you can successfully stimulate the body's own defenses...you can complement your family's efforts toward good health with these safe, natural medicines that provide an effective, inexpensive alternative to conventional medicine "(1).

and another snippet - not sure I agree with the last one though - the cost is not that much if you buy the bulk herbs and forego the "bottle" For me making a tea, is a whole lot better than swallowing a bunch of pills. Same thing on the link. If Doc gives me the okay, I'll send in the links.

Tammi

What is the difference between Homeopathy and Naturopathy?by: Karen Jonas, FSHomMed

Homeopathy is just beginning to get recognition as a natural health care specialty. Some key features of homeopathy are contrasted with naturopathy below:

Homeopathy:a. A Homeopath uses homeopathic medicine as the primary treatment for illness. Homeopathy is a complete medicine – it can treat a wide variety of conditions from nosebleeds, skin conditions, stiff neck muscles, digestive problems and chronic pain to depression. b. Homeopathic medicine is different from herbal medicines or mineral supplements. Homeopathic medicines are made from very small quantities of plant, mineral or animal substances. c. Homeopathic medicines are non-toxic and safe for babies and during pregnancy.d. Full treatment homeopathy looks for one medicine to treat all of the patients’ problems. If you have headaches, constipation, chronic sinusitis, joint pain, depression and eczema, one homeopathic remedy will be prescribed to treat all of these problems. The medicine can cost as little as $7 for 1 year of therapy.

Naturopathy:a. A Naturopath has some knowledge about a lot of natural therapies. Many of the therapies that a naturopath has a general understanding of (e.g. Western Herbalism, Traditional , Nutrition, Acupuncture and Homeopathy) can also be studied exclusively as specialties for up to 4 years each. To become a specialist in each of the therapies listed above would require 15-20 years of training and an equal number of years in practical experience. Naturopaths generally focus on Western herbalism or botanical medicine. b. Naturopathic medicine depends on the therapy the naturopath chooses – most often this includes herbal medicine, botanical medicine and supplements (vitamins, minerals, enzymes …)c. Herbal medicines, vitamins, minerals and enzymes are not always safe for children or during pregnancy. Dosages and quantities need to be closely monitored by a professional.d. Western herbalism is similar to Western medicine – you get one or more medicines for each problem you have. Western herbalism substitutes medicines listed above for pharmaceutical drugs. For instance, if you have liver problems you may be given Milk Thistle, if you have joint pain you might get Glucosamine Sulfate, if you have headaches you may get White Willow Bark. With this approach costs escalate with the number of health problems that need to be treated. Each bottle costs an average of $20 per month.

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Angela Sill

herbal remedies

Thursday, August 05, 2004 3:15 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - The FLU!!!!

<<This is a good homeopathic remedy. The herbal remedy would Echinacea, Total Tonic, a clove of garlic where the sun don't shine ;o) and a couple of hot baths.>>

Doc,

Your post confuses me just a tad. I was under the impression that "homeopathy" is the use of herbs (often toxic) that produce similar symptoms to a persons ailment, therefore kicking the body's natural defenses into gear. Homeopathic remedies are very small doses of herbs that are generally considered poisonous (ex. belladonna for migraines). Oddly, this is the same theory that immunizations spring from. LOL! But I am confused because I wouldn't have thought that TT, garlic, echinacea, etc would be considered homeopathic... but naturopathic. Am I mistaken??

Blessings,

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August 7, 2004

Yes they do including using the essences (wave lengths) of Mercury and Arsenic with the purpose of getting the body to react to them in order to handle another unwanted condition. Homeopathy means "Like handles Like", and the idea is to get the body to react to a given stimulus in order to handle the unwanted condition. Basically acts as a trigger to the body's natural defense mechanisms. It is a workable technology, but I never use it. Why? Because, it sometimes doesn't work, especially in cases of high toxicity, and when a person is really sick you don't have time to fool around.

Herbs on the other hand have a direct biochemical reaction on the specific areas they were designed for: IE. cayenne for the heart, lobelia and mullein for the lungs, milk thistle for the liver, etc, etc. Because herbs in a strong concoction or tincture are specific, it is my contention that they work quicker and are more effective.

Love,

Doc

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-738-0554DocShillington

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tammi

herbal remedies

Thursday, August 05, 2004 4:41 PM

Herbal Remedies - The difference between Homeopathy and Naturopathy?

I'm sure someone can explain this better than I can, but I believe homeopathy encompasses more than just herbs. I believe it also uses other stuff.