The In's and Out's of Homeopathic Medicine


    Natural supplements and medicines are preferred for many reasons, the main reason being that natural nutrients have direct links to helping with chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and premature death. Synthetic supplements have many mixed reviews, with some showing benefits in one customer, while another could use the same supplement and not have any benefits at all. There are many medical philosophies regarding the use of natural substances to cure ailments, one of them being homeopathy. Here at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy in Ontario, Ohio, we offer homeopathic products to our customers who wish to try a more natural medical approach. 

What is Homeopathy?

    Homeopathy is a medical philosophy and practice based off of the idea that our bodies can heal themselves. Individuals that practice it use small trace amounts of natural substances, like plants and minerals, to help with illnesses they may be experiencing. It is believed that by doing this, it will stimulate the healing process. 

How Does it Work?

    The way homeopathic medicine works is by triggering a person's natural defenses. For example, someone who may be extremely allergic to poison ivy can take glucose pills that have trace amounts of the reactive ingredient in poison ivy, thus building their immunity to the reaction that plant can cause to them.

    These forms of medicine are made by homeopathic doctors, (also called homeopaths), that take these ingredients and weaken them with water or alcohol. They then take the mixture and shake it as part of the "potentization" process. This transfers what they believe to be the healing essence that will help their patients. The medication can come in a variety of forms such as sugar pellets, liquid drops, creams, gels, and tablets. 

    This type of medicine is all about helping the specific needs of our patients. That is why during an appointment your homeopathic doctor will not only ask you how your physically feeling ,but will also ask you about your mental and emotional health. They will prescribe something to you that matches all of your symptoms so that you can get the most holistic approach for you. 

What Conditions Can I Treat Using Homeopathic Medicine?

    Some of the conditions that are treated by using a homeopathic approach are:

  • Allergies
  • Migraines
  • Depression
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Irritable Bowl Syndrome
  • Premenstrual Syndrome
    While it can take homeopathic medicine an extended amount of time, there are plenty of great things to be said about using this philosophy in medicine. However, if you are experiencing life-threatening illnesses, like asthma, cancer, and heart disease, you should opt for a more vigorous plan of treatment. You should not take homeopathic remedies in place of vaccinations, while there are options that claim they can be used for this purpose, there is little evidence to support that they actually are effective. 

    If you are thinking about making the switch to Homeopathic Medicine, call in to Wellspring Custom Pharmacy at 419-756-2559. We will work with you to answer any questions you may have about our products and the best options for you and your conditions. 


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